[Elecraft] K1 vs KX1

[Eric J]

I've said this as well.  I have not been able to determine why, but I prefer 
copying CW on the K1 over the K2. I always choose the K1 for casual 
ragchewing.

There is some quality to it that my ear seems to respond to. Also, many 
times I have been able to copy signals on the K1 that are in the mud on the 
K2. The reason being there was no "mud" on the K1!  I have copied a 3B8 
(everybody knows him...I can't remember his call) where it sounds like my 
antenna is disconnected on the K1, but he is there very weakly, but clear as 
a bell. On the K2, I can copy him, but it is not as easy. Again, I can't 
really quantify what my ear is perceiving.

The K1 clearly deserves a place in the Elecraft lineup.

Eric
KE6US

>From: "Mike Morrow" <kk5f at earthlink.net>
>To: <w5sv at arrl.net>, "'Elecraft Mail'" <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 vs KX1
>Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 21:44:07 -0500
>

>
>In short, I really like the K1.  I like it better than the K2.  But...if 
>the
>K1 wasn't available, I'd definitely get a KX1 as my second choice.  They 
>are
>both fine rigs, so you really can't make that much of a mistake either way.