[Elecraft] KX1 - some improvements ?

[brianboschma]

Hi Craig,

Yet another item to cart up the hill ?  Actually after resting for a bit 
most functions return.   I recently did a ride at high altitude and 
started getting tunnel vision. You don' t even notice the lack of oxygen 
until it hits hard.

Brian


Craig Rairdin wrote:

>You should think about supplemental oxygen. You should be OK up to 12,000 ft
>or so. If you're experiencing symptoms of hypoxia at altitudes less than
>that, some extra 02 would be a good idea.
>
>Craig
>NZ0R
>K1 #1966
>K2 #4941
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
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>Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 10:53 PM
>To: Paul Gates; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 - some improvements ?
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>
>Paul,
>
>I suppose your right !
>
>I took the kx1 apart tonight and was considering repackaging it myself. 
>It could use a bit more room inside for a few more batteries as well.
>
>How about KX1-hA  (high altitude). Above 11K ft I tend to reduce my 
>judgement so simplification is important. Examples, I kept pushing the 
>tuning knob expecting it to read MHz, my code speed dropped, and I sat 
>there on a chunk of granite playing with the KX1 attached to a 20' 
>lighting rod as clouds formed overhead.
>
>Brian
>n6iz
>
>
>Paul Gates wrote:
>
>  
>
>>Brian, You just are never satisfied are you??? LOL! If I am away from home 
>>with my KX1 I am usually in a park with a picnic table or at least a nice 
>>wooden bench! So I guess with all your improvements?? really?? You will
>>    
>>
>call 
>  
>
>>it the KX2!!
>>Paul Gates
>>K1  #0231
>>KX1 #1186
>>XG1
>>kd3jf at hotmail.com
>>
>> 
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>>    
>>
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