[Elecraft] KX1 outdoors - don't wait

Sun Jan 25 15:44:09 2004

Hello Ken:
Well....The KX-1 is now up and running! The problem seemed to be nothing but
builder stupidity....I had taked out the jumper on J7 in anticipation of
installing the ATU, but then read that I should use the radio for a while to
get used to it....I am now getting about 3.1 watts on 20 meters and about
3.3 watts  on 40 meters. I will install the 30 meter module tomorrow after I
play with the radio for a while. The hum in the VFO even went away after
replacing the jumper.....About to put it on the air. I will try both the
BTV5 vertical and also the Delta Loop. I is now 20:40Z. I will get on 20
around 14.062+- for about half an hour then switch to 7.044 for another half
an hour and then back to 20.....Just finishing up the final assembly now.
Hope to hear you in there Ken.

Aron
NN1F
Bedford, NH
KX-1 #341
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Kirkley" <[email protected]>
To: "Aron Brown" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 outdoors - don't wait

> Hey Aron,
> I see that you are working on the KX1 again today. Have you checked the
> grounds from your crystals? I had some problems on power up such as no
audio
> and whistling. Found that one of the ground leads had broken loose from
the
> case. Also, I had to resolder the antennae connector 3 times! It takes a
lot
> of heat to get it soldered tight. Don't know if any of these might apply
to
> you or not.
>
> Ken/NO4D
> KX1 378
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Aron Brown" <[email protected]>
> To: "Randy Foltz" <[email protected]>
> Cc: "Elecraft" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 2:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 outdoors - don't wait
>
>
> > Afternoon Randy:
> > Really nice photos of your using the KX-1 out in the field. It really
> wants
> > me to get my rig up and running. I seem to be having some final tune up
> > issues which I am trying to resolve today. Next time your going to be
out
> in
> > the wonderful outdoors, please leave a note to let us know, so we can
try
> to
> > meet up with you on the air.
> > Aron
> > NN1F
> > Bedford, NH
> > KX-1 #341
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Randy Foltz" <[email protected]>
> > To: <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 12:15 PM
> > Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 outdoors - don't wait
> >
> >
> > > WB3AAL's note about his Appalachian Trail outing inspired me to put
> > > together a web page about my recent winter outings using my new KX1.
It
> > > is at http://personal.palouse.net/rfoltz/kx1/kx1.htm  There are
pictures
> > > of me operating while standing on skis, on snowshoes, and sitting.
For
> > > those of you who are waiting for spring time weather, I hope the
> > > pictures and story will be an inspiration to get out now.
> > >
> > > 73,
> > > Randy, K7TQ
> > > Moscow, ID
> > >
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