[Elecraft] New K1 on the air
David F. Reed
davereed at w5sv.org
Mon Apr 17 19:44:45 EDT 2006
Wes,
First of all, congratulations on the completion and first QSO - you will
remember that for a long time!
Jim K4ZM saved my bacon more than once on my KX1, so I am glad to hear
of his continuing help.
73 de Dave, W5SV / AAR6UE
Wes Linscott wrote:
> 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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