[Elecraft] Re: K1 - Why Not?

[Simon Brown (HB9DRV)]

First I must emphasise that I am *not* an Elecraft junky - junkies check 
Elecraft's web page when asked by the XYL for a new washing machine 'just in 
case'. But I have just finished the KX-1 and am *more* than impressed. And I 
really enjoyed building it (no smoke, flames or burnt fingers).

Question: just how good is the K1's receiver? I am thinking about taking a 
radio to the Isle of Man with me when I go there on holiday (I am also 
GD4ELI). Also I travel a bit to Finland visiting customers.

The K1 does look very attractive, easy to pack, add a simple PSU / 3Ah 
batteries, Kent paddles, nice pole and I am off. But I have the KX-1 - so I 
don't need the K1 as well - or do I?

But I haven't had as much fun in the last 20 years as I did building the 
KX-1. Oh dear :-)

Simon Brown
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