[Elecraft] KX1 and 5.9-6.4 MHz SWL band: KXB30 option recommended

Wayne Burdick [email protected]
Wed Sep 17 10:32:02 2003


The 30-m option for the KX1 has two useful functions now, thanks to recent
firmware changes. 

The KXB30 module's primary use is to allow operation on the 30-m band. But it
can also be used to significantly improve reception in the lowest SWL band
segment covered by the KX1 (49 meters, or about 5.9 to 6.4 MHz).

If you have 40 m selected and tune the VFO below about 6.7 MHz, the KX1 will
automatically enable the KXB30, re-resonating the 40 m band-pass filter at 6.2
MHz. This dramatically improves both the sensitivity and image rejection of the
KX1 when tuning in this range.

73,
Wayne


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