[Elecraft] KX1 Progress Report

[Rod Adams]

Hi All,
            KX1 #308 is alive and well, well almost! Receive on 20M peaked
up nicely but I could not peak up 40M. It seems sensitive on that band
though, I could copy a CW signal on the KX1 that was not moving the S meter
needle on my Kenwood R5000. Not very scientific I know but very comforting
in the circumstances. I will be able to check it out when I receive my XG1,
hopefully everything will be ok. Comments anyone?
            Transmit worked out very well, 3.69W on 40M and 3.58W on 20M,
(Gel Cel @ 13V) this was achieved after some fiddling with L2. Power
calculations were done via K9FZJ's power calc spread sheet, it makes power
calculation a breeze! Thanks Dave.
            I am looking forward to my first QSO's with this rig, by the
way, I had a listen to the Voice of Turkey from Ankara last night on 15195
at 13:35.
            Next up are the 30M module and the ATU to be followed by the
paddle.

73,

Rod  VK3CBO

K1 #1155

KX1 #308