[Elecraft] Re: 5 MHz and the K1

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Andy,

It may be possible to put the K1 on 60 meters, but we haven't test it
yet. The issue that's holding us back is that we don't yet know where
most of the CW activity is going to be. Once there's some agreement on
this, we can order custom crystals for that band segment and modify the
K1 firmware to add 60 meters to the band list. We'll deal with the KAT1,
80 meter RF choke, and other issues at that time.

Meanwhile, you're welcome to try adapting a KFL1-2 board (2-band filter
board) for use on 60 m. You'll need to take your best guess as to where
the band allocation will end up (likely: 5.25-5.40), then order a custom crystal.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


"Wallace, Andy" wrote:
> 
> > The proposed U.S. allocation is 5.250-5.400 (or maybe 5.450), but this
> > may change.
> 
> > We're working on a 60-meter option for the K2 (the K60XV)
> 
> > However, due to other
> > project commitments, it will take roughly two more months to get this
> > product into field test. Details will be posted later.
> 
> I applaud you guys for getting this in the pipeline, however
> long it may take.
> 
> If the option becomes available for the K1, will the K1 RF board
> need to have the RF choke added to use the KAT1 on 60m? (I mean the choke
> which should be added for 80m KAT1 operations.)
> 
> Mine's already installed, but others may wonder about that.
> 
> -Andy

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