[Elecraft] K1 or KX1

Fri Dec 12 12:28:00 2003

Bear in mind the KX1 is tailored for hikers and campers!  The K1 is MUCH
mnore versatile!  (I have a 4 band RF card in mine plus the KAT1 tuner)
The autotuner in the K1 has greater range than KX1.  The K1's filter goes
from 200 Hz to 850 Hz bandwidth.  You "tailor" the bandwidths you want
to three preset selections.  VERY easy to reset in field!  K1 has up to 7 watts
out if you have a 13.5-15 volt supply available.  If I had to choose over again, I'd
still choose the K1!  Heavier than the KX1, but I don't pack it in the field for
miles on foot!  I also use an external battery supply with mine.  10 "AA"
Ni-MH 1.5-2 amp hour cells in series will power it for a long time!
73,
Sandy W5TVW
K1 #1178
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Subject: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1

|
| I'm new to cw/qrp!  My Rock-Mite40 connects to a NorCal-BLT to a dipole fed with
ladder line.  I
| can hear 14 stations at a time, but have never gotten any response to my CQs.  My
thinking is
| that a K1/KX1 would allow me to tune more accurately and get to the novice areas
where my 8-
| wpm stands a better chance of a response.  I'm not a hiker, but would like to take
the rig on
| trips so the size is not a critical factor.  Fully loaded the costs are not too far
apart.  I'm not sure
| if the additional 17/15 meter is a big plus for the K1.  I'd appreciate your input.
Anyone in the
| Rochester NY area?
|
| Mike KC2KBR.
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