[Elecraft] Building KX1 # 00920

[Michael & Donna Heit]

Today I completed the first Test & Alignment of the KX1 # 00920. All tests went exactly as the book calls for, and the building proceeds with no problems up to this point. 

I do have the KXPD1, KXB30,and the KXAT1 option kits as well; I was wondering if it would be wiser to finish building the KX1 as is first, and do all the alignments tests; then build the optional kits? My concern is for any later modifications needed to the main PCB when the kits are added on later. 

Thank you very much to the many replies I have had from list members off list about operating the KX1 with solar power.  I have had some very solid information, all of it excellent. I plan to look into that when the unit is built nad properly aligned. This has been a very good "stress reducer" project for me, a nice break from the SMT work I have been doing in some prototyping designs on my bench .... the hardest part will be turning it over to its owner; now I will have to buy my own. 

Thank you again to all on this list. The focus and civility are wonderful, other lists I have been on became too burdensome with all the hype, flaming, and lack of focus on the list intent; this group is great. 

Mike Heit KD7YLA