[Elecraft] K-1 vs KX-1

[EricJ]

It was a tough choice, but here's basically what made me pick the K1:

1. More traditional look.
2. I day pack and tent camp, so the K1 size was not a factor.
3. A little more power.
4. Larger size meant more features with their own buttons instead of buried
in menu layers.
5. The K1 is about as compact as I care to have a radio and still want to
work on it.
6. It works well as a second radio next to the K2.

Notice there is really nothing about differences in performance. On paper,
the differences didn't have anything to do with my decision. The radios seem
to perform nearly the same.

Flip a coin. No matter which one you buy, there will be times when you will
say, gee, I wish I had bought the other one and other times when you are
happy you made the decision you did. 

Or buy both. Maybe some day...

Eric
KE6US


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David F. Reed
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 10:17 AM
To: 'Elecraft Mail'
Subject: [Elecraft] K-1 vs KX-1

I am interested in your opinions on the differences between the K-1 and
KX-1 transceivers, beyond the band coverage issues; for example, which has
the better receiver?  What makes it that for you?

Anyone that has had both care to comment?

Just one?  Bought when both were available? Reasons?

many thanks for indulging this request.

-Dave-

-- 
David F. Reed  - W5SV -     cell: 512 585-1057

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