[Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Looking mainly at receiver

[EricJ]

I got a K1 instead of a KX1 mainly because most of my field trips are day
packing or car camping, not backpacking. The K1 is an exceptional performer,
but I if my interests were in a backpacking rig, I would have gone with the
KX1. 

I haven't been backpacking in a long time, but, from experience, at the end
of the day, radio wasn't usually uppermost on my mind. Between all the
"chores" necessary when making camp and spending some time with hiking
friends or star gazing, you may find you will do a lot less radio than you
had planned to do. The K1 with accessories is a lot of stuff to drag around
if you don't use it much. The KX1 will be less of a burden.

I think a realistic assessment of your needs will point to the right choice
for you. The K1 and KX1 overlap in a lot of areas, but they really do serve
different purposes. 

Eric
KE6US
www.ke6us.com

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Looking mainly at receiver

"(3-5 day backpacking trips)"

If it were me, I'd take the KX1. Smaller, lighter, perfect for a 3-5 day
backpack trip.

But then, that's just my .02c

Matt - K7OE

On Mon, 01 Aug 2005 10:13:13 -0400
  Jeremy Cowgar <jeremy at cowgar.com> wrote:
> I am looking for a backpack rig (3-5 day backpacking trips). I know 
>the KX1 is more portable but I am wondering specifically about the 
>receiver performance between the two. Also in regards to the K2. I know 
>the K2 is a better reciever but I'm coming from one disappointment. I 
>purchased another rig that I was going to use as my backpacking rig but 
>it's reciever is not that great and nothing I do makes it better. I may 
>want the world, but I would like to have a decent receiver. On top of 
>that, as long as it transmits and is decent on batteries, the other 
>functionality is marginal on my list of priorities.
> 
> Thanks for any comments,
> 
> Jeremy
> KB8LFA
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