[Elecraft] For those of you who do like to operate in Contests

[David Lear]

I think KX1 #1229 weighing in at 1.25lbs was the highest placed Elecraft rig 
in the Nov. Spartan Sprint Skinny division. That's judging by the weights of 
the preceding 9 finishers. I was using the KX1 with 4 Lithium Polymer 
(3.27AH) cells in series running at 16.5 volts, with the power turned DOWN 
to 5W (on Gary's advice). The internal battery holders were removed for 
weight saving. Used a tene keyer set of paddles mounted directly on the 
paddles jack (not the best arrangement). Operated 40 M only since my antenna 
rotator became stuck during Sweepstakes the day before. Used a Butternut 
Vertical with a long feedline - maybe if the weather permits in Dec. here in 
TX will try again outside with a shorter feedline.



72, Dave NE5DL