Complete with Pelican case.. postal money order will work. Paul, WA6YCA.
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Anyone run into all of a sudden zero output power?
John K7FD
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Thank you to all who offered suggestions, all of which helped me solve
this nagging problem.
I bought a 33' tape measure from Harbor Freight. I scrapped off the
paint at the end, drilled a 3/16" hole and put a bolt, a couple of
washers and a two nuts on it. Then I cut a 5' piece of wire
Rick, thanks for your input from way up there in Alaska! The KXAT1
manual suggested (actually "stated") 1/8 wavelength minimum
counterpoises per band and that's where the 8 foot wire for 20M came
from. Also, my counterpoises have not always been on the earth;
sometimes raised by a foot or
Stan,
I have used a kx 1 for thousands of QSO’s many in the field on 40, 30, and
20 meters. My usual field antenna is a 26 ft piece of wire and one or two 17
counterpoise wires. If the counterpoise (radial) wires are laying directly on
the ground, usually I get a very good match on all 3
Sold: Elecraft KX-1. 4 band xcvr
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F/S: ELECRAFT KX-1, HF QRP four band, 80,40,30,20 transceiver in excellent
condition from non-smoking environment, with KXB3080 meter band adapter,
KXAT1 internal auto tuner, KXPD1 iambic key as well as alternate, compact
Palm pico-paddle which attaches magnetically to side of KX-1, compact
Scott,
I suspect it is the encoder and not the firmware. Every instance of
that behavior I have seen is cured by replacing the encoder (and I have
repaired a lot of KX1s.
If you do not have good desoldering tools, cut the pins of the encoder
close to the body and then you can 'rock' the 2
Operating the CWT yesterday for the first time with the KX-1, I found a
glitch: When tuning around the band, the frequency sometimes just stops
changing. Usually (always?) when I'm tuning downward, it's as if it
hits a wall: I can tune back upwards, but when I tune downward it just
stops at
I found it very hard to get the screw tight enough that the paddle
didn't wobble, on two different KX-1's. Because of the position of the
key jack on the PC board, the hole in the paddle didn't line up with the
tapped hole in the case. (This was in the left-handed position; I
didn't check
I've noticed that, in my and other KX-1s, the sidetone sounds distorted. I
am looking for methods of cleaning up the sidetone so that it will be
easier for me to get on the same frequency as the other station by matching
my sidetone (600Hz) to that of the incoming signal.
Looking at the KX-1
Time to thin the herd!
Elecraft KX-1 QRP CW Transceiver SN: 787
Cosmetically excellent with slight signs of gentle use
KXPD1 keyer paddle
KXAT1 Internal Antenna Tuner Unit
KXB30 30M module
RF Firmware upgraded to v1.02
ATU Firmware v1.2
40/30/20 meter CW transceiver
Broadband SWL and SSB
I have a KX1 in nice condition for sale.
40, 30, and 20 meters.
KXAT1 internal ATU and KXPD1 paddles included.
K6XX tuning indicator.
Manuals
$400.00 shipped
PayPal preferred
Grover K7TP
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On 3/16/2015 11:10 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
I have a KX1 with 80/30 and I very rarely use it. In fact, I probably could
have
done just fine without ever having an 80 meter capability with the KX1.
I have 20-30-40 and would never use 80 with the KX1. I really can't
imagine getting 3W with a
Jay,
The tuning range of the KXAT1 will b limited on 80 meters, so your
antenna configuration will be more critical - I recommend an 80 meter
antenna that is close to resonance.
An end fed antenna suspended from a tree or a hotel balcony is not
likely to do the job on 80 meters simply because
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Jay,
I agree with Phil (the other Phil below!). My
first KX1, built in 2003 or 2004, had 20/30/40. My
current one has all four bands. 80 m has never
I have a KX1 with 80/30 and I very rarely use it. In fact, I probably could
have
done just fine without ever having an 80 meter capability with the KX1.
Primarily, I use the KX1 in portable QRP operations and in that scenario, 80
meters is harder to do because of the need for a better antenna
I'm considering replacing the 30M module in my KX-1 with a 30/80M module,
and had a few questions first:
What chances of contacts with 4 watts on 80M. using a typical end-fed
antenna suspended from a tree or hotel balcony? (Seems like higher bands
are easier at QRP)
My KX-1 has the KXAT-1
I have had 80-20 on my KX1 for several years of operating portable. These were
in HI, ON, VE9 and SOTA using a long wire, counter poise and builtin tuner. A
truly great rig, however I doubt I have made more than a half dozen Q's on 80.
If I were to do it again I would not install 80.
72, Bob
I rarely work 80m BUT late at night in the woods I often tune up and down 80
for my listening enjoyment.
Ken - ke4rg
snip
Subject: [Elecraft] KX-1 80M Question
I'm considering replacing the 30M module in my KX-1 with a 30/80M module,
and had a few questions first:
What chances of contacts with 4
An excellent reason to have 80 in a KX3, and you
can listen to sideband as well as CW.
Phil W7OX
On 3/16/15 1:40 PM, Kenneth Talbott wrote:
I rarely work 80m BUT late at night in the woods I often tune up and down 80
for my listening enjoyment.
Ken - ke4rg
snip
Subject: [Elecraft] KX-1 80M
Ross, I live up in the northwest (Seattle area) and I think there is an 8-lane
freeway between the Northwest states (Washington, Idaho, Montana at least) and
Alaska. I have had great signal reports with QRP power (on 20 meters) into KL
land and some of those with portable antenna (one on a
Jay,
I agree with Phil (the other Phil below!). My
first KX1, built in 2003 or 2004, had 20/30/40. My
current one has all four bands. 80 m has never
seemed a great QRP band for me, mainly due to the
antenna issues.
The KXAT1 *will* tune 80 m; there may be a mod you
do to it while adding
Working portable from MT I worked a KL and a bunch of east coast
stations one evening on 80m SSB with 5W into a horizontal end-fed
half-wave at about 20'. I'm sure it wasn't armchair copy for any of
them, but it's definitely doable. From my home QTH in VA, I've completed
WAS on 80m SSB with
I did not want to reinvent the wheel, and hoped some mods existed to clean
up the KX-1 sidetone.
At times, I find it difficult to zero in on a station's 600-hz with my 600
hz squarewave.
Has someone come up with a mod?
I'm thinking that plenty of audio is available at the sidetone level
Wayne will be happy that the KX1 sounds better
than a rotary spark gap :-)
73, Phil W7OX
On 3/12/15 1:21 PM, Rick Dettinger wrote:
I have used an outboard audio filter to clean up square wave sidetones, like
on my K1.
Worked well.
I remember when the modes came out to do this to the K2
Thanks Phil list-
I may get a scope and have a look at the waveform of the ST.
73
Jay
W6CJ
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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil
Wheeler
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 10:56
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-1
To: 'Phil Wheeler'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 - cleaning up the squarewave sidetone?
Thanks Phil list-
I may get a scope and have a look at the waveform of the ST.
73
Jay
W6CJ
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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf
] On Behalf Of Phil
Wheeler
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 10:56
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 - cleaning up the squarewave sidetone?
Hmm .. I've never noticed that problem, J. I'll go listen again later
today.
Phil W7OX
On 3/12/15 10:05 AM, J wrote:
I did
Hmm .. I've never noticed that problem, J. I'll
go listen again later today.
Phil W7OX
On 3/12/15 10:05 AM, J wrote:
I did not want to reinvent the wheel, and hoped some mods existed to clean
up the KX-1 sidetone.
At times, I find it difficult to zero in on a station's 600-hz with my 600
Now that I have my KX-3, I’ve decided I don’t need my faithful old KX-1 (S/N
608) any more, so I’ve listed it on e-Bay. Has ATU, 30/80 module, and the N0SS
tuning indicator, home brew paddle. It’s item number 131309605698, if you or
anyone you know is interested.
Tnx and 73
Ray K2HYD
When I first built my KX-1, the output was low. I installed the modification
suggested by Elecraft (replacing R11 and R30) and that brought it within specs,
though barely. Recently when I added the KXB3080 module, the output dropped
slightly so that it was below 3 W.
I sent it to Don W3FPR and
What year did the KX 1 hit the market?
73 and thanks, Dave
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Dave,
I recall it was 2005 that the KX1 was introduced. I missed that year at
Dayton, but the next year my Elecraft project was to build my KX1 while
at the Elecraft booth for everyone to see how that kit went together.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 10/29/2013 4:36 PM, dbellw...@aol.com wrote:
What
The BFO offset in the KX-1 is fixed at 600hz. I would hope that the
receive audio passband should be somewhat centered around 600hz.
I recently received KX-1 s/n 2550. I quickly noticed that the passband
seemed high when compared to an older KX-1 I was previously using. I
looked at the audio
Barry,
The typical most narrow KX1 receive bandpass is centered somewhere
between 550 Hz and 650 Hz, but can vary as much as 100 Hz on either side
for KX1s that are on the more extreme edges of normal.
I suspect you are checking the passband with a single signal and that
can lead to erroneous
:01:37 AM EDT
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Subject: [Elecraft] KX-1 power output varies
I've been using a KX-1 with KXAT1 ATU and random wire on 20M. At various
times I notice anywhere from about 1.9 to 3 watts power output. In all
cases, the ATU has indicated a low SWR after tuning. I'm
Michael,
The KX1 does not have a power control loop as the K1 (or K2, K3, KX3)
have, so its power output is highly dependent on the voltage. Those with
power control loops measure the output power and report it to the MCU
which will adjust the drive to attempt to produce the requested power.
I've been using a KX-1 with KXAT1 ATU and random wire on 20M. At various
times I notice anywhere from about 1.9 to 3 watts power output. In all
cases, the ATU has indicated a low SWR after tuning. I'm wondering why the
power output varies so much. Is this due to varying losses in the tuner as
Simple answer: Yes.
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Barry N1EU
I've been using a KX-1 with KXAT1 ATU and random wire on 20M. At various
times I notice anywhere from about 1.9 to 3 watts
The tuner is losing little. The losses are in the feedline with variance of
match.
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill K9YEQ
Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 1:05 AM
To: 'elecraft'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-1
Barry,
The losses through a properly assembled tuner are small. I suggest you
check the power output into a dummy load - I would believe there is a
problem if the power is less than 3 watts with a 13.8 volt power
supply. Check first with the ATU menu parameter set to CAL, and then
again
Is there a modification that can be made to add a little more attenuation to
the sidetone of the KX-1? I have it set to the lowest level, but I still
find it a bit loud compared to the receive signals.
Jim - W6VAR
K3, KX-1, KX-3 (Pending)
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Jim,
There is no mod that I am aware of, but if you want to reduce the
sidetone level, I would suggest you add a high value resistor between
the junction of C2 and R15 to ground. Try 1 meg first - if that reduces
it too much try higher values until you are satisfied.
73,
Don W3FPR
On
Thanks all who replied.
72 Bob w7wo
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For Sale or Trade KX-1 w/accessories.
Contact offline to discuss
b...@kalkwarf.com
72,
w7wo Lacey, Wa
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Hi,
I have a nice KX-1 for sale
KXAT-1
KXPD-1
a few accessories.
If interested contact me offline.
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Good Day All,
I'm attempting to connect my old J-38 to my newly-acquired KX-1
without success. Other than setting the input menu to hnd, is there
something else I should be doing? I'm using an old stereo cable with a
1/8 plug for the connection. When I plug it in, I get a continuous
tone
John,
That sounds like you could have a shorted cable. Unplug it from the KX1
and check between the tip and the shell with your ohmmeter.
You did say old J38 - if it has been sitting around for a while, maybe
it has developed a short somewhere.
If you have the J-38 on its original base, did
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Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 1:25:58 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] KX-1 and J-38 hookup?
Good Day All,
I'm attempting to connect my old J-38 to my newly-acquired KX-1
without success. Other than setting the input menu to hnd, is there
something else I should be doing? I'm
Thanks. Perhaps I misidentified the key. There's no shorting bar on
this one--just the two terminal posts.
~John
On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 1:25 PM, John Flynn gio.fl...@gmail.com wrote:
Good Day All,
I'm attempting to connect my old J-38 to my newly-acquired KX-1
without success. Other than
OK, your comments helped me figure it out. What I have a is
three-conductor cable. By swapping the various wires around, I found
the two that worked. It ain't pretty, but :-) Now to get the
two-conductor version.
73
~John KK4BOB
On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 1:25 PM, John Flynn
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 10:51 AM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 and J-38 hookup?
Thanks. Perhaps I misidentified the key. There's no shorting bar on
this one--just the two terminal posts.
~John
On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 1:25 PM, John Flynn gio.fl...@gmail.com wrote
KX-1 for sale:
KX-1 QRP CW Transceiver
KXB30/80 adds 30 80 meters and some additional SWL to the basic 20 40 rig
KXAT1 internal automatic antenna tuner (also has a manual function to tune into
the SWL bands.)
KXPD1 paddles attaches onto front of rig.
Great shape, used lightly, never outdoors.
I have a KX-1 with ATU, 30/80 option, paddles for sale. Also could include a
small 12 volt 3 amp power supply. I have run it off the internal batteries and
this small supply successfully.
Cute little rig, but now that the KX-3 has appeared I am willing to sell it.
Well, lots of suggestions for trap dipoles, multiple insulators with jumpers,
etc etc.
But I get excellent results with my simple antenna. I posted about this 4 or 5
years ago. I went to Radio Shack and bought a 50 ft roll of loudspeaker wire.
I un-zipped it. Turns out actual length of each
Well, lots of suggestions for trap dipoles, multiple insulators with jumpers,
etc etc.
But I get excellent results with my simple antenna. I posted about this 4 or 5
years ago. I went to Radio Shack and bought a 50 ft roll of loudspeaker wire. I
un-zipped it. Turns out actual length of each
Last night I was ready to try checking into ECN-20 with my KX-1 but couldn't
get off 40 meters. The band pushbutton simply would not respond. (I did do an
ohmmeter check just now, to verify that it is indeed a switch failure and not a
bad solder joint!)
I haven't kept track, but if memory
Hi Ray,
I most likely would not have heard you. Band was not happy during
ECN/20.
73 and GL,
Kevin. KD5ONS
On Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:15:57 -0700, Albers alb...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Last night I was ready to try checking into ECN-20 with my KX-1 but
couldn't get off
Ray,
It is unusual that you have had multiple pushbutton failures. I repair
a lot of KX1s and have never seen a pushbutton failure on my bench. I
would think if the switches were not reliable, I would have seen at
least one failure. Is it possible that you did not mount the switch
body
Dear folks:
I am using, for the first time, a KX-1. The antenna, as recommended on the
Elecraft FAQ page, is a 24 foot wire and a 16 foot radial. They are
connected to the KX-1 with a BNC to a double banana plug.
I am on the road from time to time and spend a number of evenings in hotel
rooms.
wire is not going
to work very well.
73/72 - Mike WA8BXN
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From: arnie lewin
Date: 3/12/2011 7:50:31 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KX-1 Operation
Dear folks:
I am using, for the first time, a KX-1. The antenna, as recommended
---Original Message---
From: arnie lewin
Date: 3/12/2011 7:50:31 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KX-1 Operation
Dear folks:
I am using, for the first time, a KX-1. The antenna, as recommended
on the
Elecraft FAQ page, is a 24 foot wire and a 16 foot radial
up on a tree or bush,
tune the tuner and see what you hear on 40 meters. Have you tried listening
to 30 M?
73 - Mike WA8BXN
---Original Message---
From: arnie lewin
Date: 3/12/2011 8:15:43 PM
To: 'Mike WA8BXN'
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KX-1 Operation
Mike,
Sorry, I
Arnie, I used almost exactly the same setup in the faculty housing at Indian
School of Business in Hyderabad with my KX1. I used longer wires: 50' for
the antenna, and 25' for the counterpoise.
Signals were few, and noise was high, but with patient tuning I heard about
a dozen Asian countries,
Arnie,
Do you have the KXAT1 installed? If you do not, you will have to use a
resonant dipole.
If you do have the KXAT1, did you do a TUNE on each band before trying
it? Did the SWR go down to a sufficiently low number (less than 1.7)?
If the ATU menu parameter is not set for tun, the
On Sat, 2011-03-12 at 16:50 -0800, arnie lewin wrote:
Dear folks:
I am using, for the first time, a KX-1. The antenna, as recommended on the
Elecraft FAQ page, is a 24 foot wire and a 16 foot radial. They are
connected to the KX-1 with a BNC to a double banana plug.
I am on the road from
How about this you QRP freaks :-)
From the FISTS Group:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UqqYZUw6wY
Vy 73, Bob DJ0RD/WU5T
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Why not just use an outboard amp. when you feel you need more power?
The need more power approach to portable QRP operation is nonsense.
What is needed for QRP operation is a DECENT antenna. Not an expensive
antenna, just a decent antenna. Something like a resonant dipole that can
be built for
The very light and compact T-1 has a quite wide tuning range.
73
jim ab3cv
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WB1HGA wrote:
This means you have to increase from 5 to 20 watts to gain 1 S unit (400% X
5).
An increase to anything less will make a tiny difference.
Ron, I think you were responding to what I wrote.
Looking at it from the KX1 perspective, a 1 S unit improvement is also an
increase
Why not just use an outboard amp. when you feel you need more power?
Geo/W2BPI
_http://www.kitsandparts.com/qrp_amp.php_
(http://www.kitsandparts.com/qrp_amp.php)
_http://www.w5usj.com/TxTopperQRPAmp.html_
(http://www.w5usj.com/TxTopperQRPAmp.html)
Or for more power use a Ramsey Kit
Geo/W2BPI wrote:
Why not just use an outboard amp. when you feel you need more power?
Because I don't have extra hands to prevent extra boxes from sliding down
from the rock operating table.
73,
Erik K7TV
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I consider myself average in all respects, so I'll bet I'm not the
only KX-1 owner who has fallen into the trap of underestimating the
capabilities of this little jewel.
Until a couple nights ago, I used my KX-1 like my other QRP rigs, both
commercial and homebrew. I kept my expectations
This may be coals to Newcastle for many on the list, but I did some
crude experimenting with my KX-1 and the Norcal Doublet antenna
yesterday out on the back deck. I was bopping back and forth between no
ATU and a ZM-2 tuner and the ATU + BL2 combination.
Based SWR readings from the KX-1, the
All -
I completed my KX-1 last week (still trying to make a QSO) and
everything seems to be working properly, but I can't seem to calibrate
the S meter. I can get it to show two bars constantly, zero bars
constantly, or two flashing bars constantly. There is no change in
bars regardless of how
Mike,
To set the KX1 S-meter, first select DISPLAY so the S-meter bars are
displayed. Apply no signal for at least 30 seconds to let the capacitor
discharge.
Then enter the menu for SIG - turn the VFO knob to set the low value.
Start with a value of 78, then reduce it 2 numbers at a time
Don -
Thanks! That works. I didn't really understand what the manual was
saying, and I was overcorrecting.
73,
Mike, KL7MJ
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I have always felt that on 20m the KX-1 is much quieter in terms of
background noise compared with the 3 other bands. Having just bought a XG2
on ebay, I have been comparing receive performance at the 1uV level between
40m and 20m. There's no doubt that the s/n ratio on 40m is better by
several
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Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:02 PM
To: d...@w3fpr.com; elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-1: Broadcast breakthrough on 20m
Many thanks Don, I have also had some input from Wayne on this one and
have
some
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To: d...@w3fpr.com; elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-1: Broadcast breakthrough on 20m
Many thanks Don, I have also had some input from Wayne on this one and
have
some things to check
I have just returned from a few days away in Italy with my xyl. Being
limited with what we could take (we were flying, usually we drive), I took
along my KX-1. It was the first time that I had used it this year- blame
the K3 for that!
When I used it last (in CT and EA in summer 2008) I posted
...three or four strong broadcast stations around 14.2MHz
Harmonics of 40 meter BC stations..?
Best regards,
Dick - KA5KKT
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Hi Dick
Maybe they are, but I don't hear anything on the K3 (or even my FT-817) on a
much bigger antenna, and anyway there is not much BC activity I can hear on
7.1MHz these days. I should add that the KX-1 has the 30/40 board and the
internal ATU fitted.
73 Stephen
On 27/10/2009 20:35,
Hi Stephen,
The KX1, like most low-current QRP transceivers, uses an active mixer
in the front end. IMD products can appear in the mixer's output
spectra when large signals are present at the input, especially if the
LO (local oscillator) injection is insufficient.
Try backing down the RF
Stephen,
The first thing I would suggest is to see if the KX1 is really receiving
on 20 meters, or perhaps on some other frequency band. What I am
thinking is that the firmware chip may not be fully seated in the
socket, which will cause to DDS output to be on some unknown frequency.
Another
Many thanks Don, I have also had some input from Wayne on this one and have
some things to check with the scope. I shall combine your reply with his
and see where it takes me.
Thanks again
73 Stephen
On 27/10/2009 21:57, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Stephen,
The first thing
I am looking for a KX-1 with tuner paddle.
73,
Ron
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Bob and all,
Bob is correct, the free green lead of L2 must not make contact with the
L2 lead 4 (red) solder pad or wire.
The manual tells the builder to strip the green wire leaving 1/8 inch
(3mm) of insulation beyond the point where the wire leaves the core.
First step, do that, it may be
BG wrote:
My only nit-pick refers to the (routing) of the green toroid wire L2-1 from
the LPF1 module to the KX-1 BOARD. The errata sheet gives the 100% correct
procedure, but practicality told me it won't work.
For the record, all the Elecraft assembly procedures are
I have a camping trip planned and will likely be in a few places where
there are no trees where I will easily get a vertical wire up. What
does everyone else do when the surroundings are not ideal for a wire in
a tree? I have seen other antennas referenced such as the buddystick
and the PAC-12.
Russ
I camp with my KX-1 (and the family!) in Europe every summer. I have tried
the buddipole, buddistick and the MP-1, but there is one antenna I've tried
which surpasses them all, in my experience and opinion.
I have a DK9SQ 10 metre long 'fishing pole'. I connect a 12m or so length
of wire
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Stephen Prior
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 1:27 PM
To: Garrett, Russ; elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 what do you use for an antenna when you're in a
place with no trees to throw the vertical up
Hi Ron
Well, as you imply, it's no surprise. Size does matter, and as has often
been said, you cannot defeat the laws of physics! Which, as a teacher of
the subject gives me some pleasure!
73 Stephen G4SJP
On 25/02/2009 22:24, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote:
You've shown again that
Out here I often operate in the desert, with no trees at all for
antennas or shade! I use a 32 foot telescoping fiberglass pole
(sometimes 2) from The Mast Company to get wire in the air nice and
high, either as horizontal doublets, vees, or slopers.
On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:26:58 +, Stephen Prior wrote:
I have a DK9SQ 10 metre long 'fishing pole'.
Yes. This is a winner! Tape a wire to it, and run some radials to
act as a counterpoise. I have a zip-lock bag filled with lengths of
#22 for exactly this purpose. Works great!
73,
Jim
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--- On Wed, 2/25/09, Bob Cunnings bob.cunni...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Bob Cunnings bob.cunni...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 what do you use for an antenna when you're in a
place with no trees to throw the vertical up?
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Wednesday, February 25
Thanks to all that responded. The general consensus is that using the
buddistick, pac-12 or some other version of coil and shorter vertical is
not as effective as simply getting up as high as possible with a
vertical wire antenna and radial/counterpoise. Other than the tree,
most have suggested
I'm moving through the bands just fine until it is supposed to nove to 14 mhz.
Instead it shows as 13? This must be something simple. Did not have this
problem last night.
Thanks
Russ
Kd7mpk
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