[Elecraft] KX-1 #1204 Operational

#1204 is up and running without too much difficulty, other than the builder making a rosin joint at one of the relays which was quickly resolved. I made a few contacts up to 1500 miles away on 10 and 14 MHz, using 1.5 watts (internal batteries) and a Barker Williamson AC 1.8-30 broadband

RE: [Elecraft] kx1; practice sending mode

Yes, there is a practice sending mode. Go to the menu, turn the VFO until you see PLY, tap the VFO button to toggle Between transmit or 0 for practice. Jay W6CJ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 15,

[Elecraft] Antenna Lengths for KX-1

So far, I've read that a 25 to 28-foot wire and 16-foot radial will work with the KX-1 and internal tuner over all three bands. Are there any other good wire and radial length combinations? Thanks Jay W6CJ KX-1 #1204 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

RE: [Elecraft] Lightning strikes

I wonder if an RF choke across the antenna and ground terminals might give some protection? Jay -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JACrux Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 12:27 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Lightning

[Elecraft] KX-1 Precise Alignment

Going over the KX-1 manual, it calls for aligning first the BFO and then the DDS by dialing in a strong carrier (WWV, etc) and then using the BFO or DDS menus. Can someone suggest some alternate alignment methods? I have a calibrated freq counter and service monitor. Thanks, Jay W6CJ #1204 KX1

RE: [Elecraft] KX1 #01221 Alive but shy of stated power?

Hi All, Maybe my emails were not getting through. R11 and R30 mods in the KX-1 will increase output power but won't do amything for low transmitter power on 20M (etc). R11 can be changed to 3.3-5.6 ohms and R30 can be changed to 27-33 Ohms but do not exceed 33 ohms. I have this from Elecraft.

[Elecraft] KX-1 TX power and rcvr questions

Hello List: While building my KX-1 and installing the 30M board, I found the following: Receiver S/N is poorer on 30M. I'd say .4 uV for a discernable signal while 40 and 20M only require about .25uV for a discernable signal. Also, without any antenna or service monitor connected, noise on 30M

[Elecraft] KX-1 Low Power Output on 14 MHz

Maybe someone can help. My KX-1 delivers low power on 14 MHz. Here is what I've found: 7 MHz 9V 1.46 watts 14 MHz 9V 0.8 watts 7 MHz 13.8V 4 watts 510MA 14 MHz 13.8V2.7 watts 600MA I have tried adjusting L1, L2 and T1 but power stays low on 14 MHz. I have tried

[Elecraft] KX-1 Power Output Help?

I am assembling KX1 #1204 and nearly there. While going through the power output tests, I notice that power on 7 MHz is 4 watts, while power on 14 MHz is only 2.5 watts. Watts up with that? I've tried expanding/compressing turns on L1 and L2, T1 as well as changing R11 and R30- plenty of power