[Elecraft] New K1 on the air

[Wes Linscott]

I have just finished construction of K1 #2183 and put it on the air for the 
first time.  My first QSO was with IZ7ENJ on 20 meters using a G5RV.  I got 
a 559 report from him.  Quite a thrill to have the first contact with the 
K1!  I've just got to become more familiar and comfortable with the menus 
now.

A special thanks to Jim K4ZM who helped me focus and find a couple of 
mistakes I made.  I also got some very helpful advice from Elecraft on a 
couple small issues.   I lost one small part and Elecraft was quick to get 
it in the mail to me.

Overall, I enjoyed the construction.  Quite different from the Heathkit 
Twoer I built back in 1967!

I am on 40, 30, 20, and 15 right now and will be hoping to make many 
contacts in the days ahead.  I also plan to order another filter board for 
the K1 so that I can work 80 and 17 meters as well.

73/72

Wes W1LIC
Bangor, Maine

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