[Elecraft] KX1 Weak Audio on 20M

Folks, I recently completed the KX1 and found a huge difference in the audio on 40M (strong) versus 20M(weak). On 20M, I always need the AF gain turned up to max, or close to it. Also, the s-meter does not function on 20M (it works on 40m). I do not think this is an issue with the headphones

[Elecraft] KX1 Weak Audio on 20M

Hi, Mike. You're right. This is normal behaviour for the KX1. The S meter is lower on 20m because it driven by an audio derived AGC, and audio levels are lower on 20m due to the design of the radio. It does work though... with a 20-40 foot wire vertically in a tree, in good solar