Faced with the same dilemma awhile ago, I built a four band K1 with the ATU
and have had no regrets. Since the longest trek for me has been to the park
about a mile away, the increased portability of the KX1 wasn't an advantage.
The K1, paddle, gel cell, and antenna fit inside an old laptop
Hi, Doug,
That is a tough one. You might want to start (if you haven't already) with
the KX-1 FAQ at http://www.elecraft.com/KX1/kx1faq.htm This also has a
section on KX-1 and K1 comparison.
I built a K1 and ended up selling it after getting my KX-1. I do have to
say that I miss the K1,
John,
Thanks for your comments. In general, it seems more people favor the
KX-1. I was thinking more about building a kit than I was what I would
ultimately use it for. So being prodded by this question multiple
times, I concluded that clearly the portability is an issue and that
favors the
I just can't seem to decide between the KX1 and the K1. And, no, I
can't
buy both.
73, Doug -- K0DXV
The only advantage the KX1 has over the K1 is the small size and the
ability to operate on the phone bands, cross mode, of course. This
allows checking into the phone nets to pass
The only advantage the KX1 has over the K1 is the small size and the
ability to operate on the phone bands, cross mode, of course
In my experience KX1 also has an edge in:
- speed of setup (time taken to get on the air)
- easy of battery operation battery changes.
In a nutshell, KX1 saves
Dettinger k7m...@gmail.com
To: Doug Person d...@northroutt.net
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Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 9:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Dilemma: K1 or KX1 - I can't decide
I just can't seem to decide between the KX1 and the K1. And, no, I
can't
buy both
Doug wrote:
I just can't seem to decide between the KX1 and the K1.
As far as RF performance only goes, the K1 is, IMHO, clearly superior.
(1) The K1 uses an LC VFO that is cleaner than the direct digital synthesis
frequency generation scheme of the KX1. This reduces transmitter spurious
The K1 looks like a radio and not like a high tech Etch A Sketch.
John
k7up
K1, 2 K2's, K3
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While I hang around the recovering from my back surgery and a nasty case
of pneumonia, I've run out of projects that require melting solder.
This of course means its time to order another kit. After spending
hours (I have lots of time) researching kits, I, naturally, arrived back
at
I just can't seem to decide between the KX1 and the K1. And, no, I can't
buy both.
I went through the same motions. Many times. I'm about to go through it
again.
In a nutshell, IME:
K1
- analog soul sound not found in 99% of radios. Can't explain it.
- insanely quiet receiver
- Simple
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