[Elecraft] KX1 Audio Level

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Wayne did recommend using some of the more sensitive e-a-r-b-u-d-s with =
it.
Here's what Wayne had to say to a question about audio levels from =
another
operator some weeks ago:

"The KX1 is optimized for low current drain and will have less audio =
than
the K1 or K2. But you should have plenty of audio, especially with
headphones, unless you're using really inefficient ones. E-a-r-b-u-d-s =
are
ideal (the latest ones from Sony are about $15-19 and are very =
comfortable),
typically requiring an AF GAIN setting of 9-10 o'clock. Also make sure =
you
have installed the shorting jumper across pins 1 and 3 of J7. Finally, =
the
crystal filter has somewhat greater loss at low bandwidth settings. Even =
for
CW use, I typically keep it between 12 o'clock and max unless there's =
QRM
nearby."

Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----
Phil and all,
I've operated KX1 #58 in some pretty high ambient noise (high wind) and =
I=20
found the audio adequate with e-a-r-b-u-d-s.

73,
Bruce
N7CEE