[Elecraft] KX1 Ideas

[Simon Brown (HB9DRV)]

Hi,

I would appreciate feedback on these ideas.

* How good is the KX1's automatic ATU? I have seen suggestions that it is 
good with long wires, myself I was thinking about using lightweight dipoles. 
I am sure I will buy this no matter what.

* I am not planning to buy the KX1 paddles, rather take my hefty Kent 
paddles with me. $69 (or so) for the small paddles is rather a lot and I 
have two Kent paddles already ($69 buys a lot of beer). I assume that I can 
use non-Elecraft paddles without buying the KXPD1 option.

* I am planning to use an external 12V 3AH NiMh battery rather than internal 
AA. I have two of these which I bought from http://www.qrpproject.de/ a few 
years ago.

* I am planning to buy the 30m adapter.

FWIW I am getting sorted out for SOTA Switzerland, the mountains and dog are 
ready, just need the radio.

Simon Brown
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