[Elecraft] KX1 #1116 lives!

[dmaliniak at penton.com]

I read the list avidly but post very rarely. I had to post, though, to 
announce the birth of KX1 #1116. The basic rig is completed and in fine 
working condition. All options are on the bench and waiting for solder. 

I haven't had the opportunity to make a maiden contact yet but I'm seeing 
a little more than 3 W at 14.100 MHz and a little more than 4 W at 7.100 
MHz on a dummy load running from 13.8 V. 

The only thing I notice is that receive sensitivity seems a little lower 
on 20 meters than on 40, although that could have more to do with the 
antenna I was using than the rig. It was a full-wave 40-meter loop plugged 
straight into the rig, i.e. no ATU.

Once again, I thank everyone at Elecraft for a fine product and an 
enjoyable building experience!

72,
David, AD2A
Glen Rock, NJ