[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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