[Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Backpacking Analysis

... the KX1 wins handsdown for backpacking... Strange! Before the KX1 came out, the K1 was generally acknowledged as the best multi-band backpacking rig available. It is no less suitable for that task today. I think you misunderstand. Let me look at your comments one at a time. If

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Backpacking Analysis

The KX1 is better for Pedestrian Mobile operation. Why not operate while you hike ? Paul w0rw ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

[Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Backpacking Analysis -- comment

I can only say that 80 percent of my contacts are on 20 or 40. So the number of bands covered by K1 or KX1 would not be an issue. The rig I use as all the bands available but I have favorites and I am sure it would be similar with the hikers too?? -- __ ___/