[Elecraft] kx1 weak recieve

[Alexandra Carter]

On Mar 29, 2006, at 2:58 PM, Alexandra Carter wrote:

> I didn't test for sensitivity, and I could have at least made relative 
> measurements. I guess this is what the XG1 is for, and that's 
> especially good since it's a dead-stable calibrated source. And I sold 
> mine. And I want another one now..... time to write a check to 
> Elecraft..... I'll get the XG2.
>
> My understanding of the peaking is, you're using antenna noise to do 
> the peaking, so by definition a good peak means it's more sensitive on 
> receive. So, "weak on receive" must mean in comparison to something 
> else. For me, the something else was an FT-817, which hears stuff the 
> KX1 doesn't. Breaking news, it's got a pre-amp, and I understand has a 
> pretty hot little receiver. I don't think the KX1's receiver is going 
> to make anyone give up their full-sized modern rig for receiver duty. 
> I think the KX1 is a "milder" receiver, which means you're more likely 
> to hear the folks who can hear you too.
>
> I think the proper way to go about this is to look up the specs on the 
> KX1 and see how many uVolts this thing is supposed to be able to pick 
> up in the different bands, then using a signal generator or XG2 etc., 
> see if your KX1 performs to spec. You have me interested in doing this 
> also, and I have my KX1 #2 (sold the first one, sadly) coming in the 
> mail any day now. 73 de Alex NS6Y
>
> PS - Prior proper preparation prevents piss-poor performance! When in 
> doubt, Peak!
>
> On Mar 29, 2006, at 2:42 PM, tom martin wrote:
>
>> Alex, thanks for getting back to me. I do get a definite peak on both 
>> bands,
>> but it sounds weak on recieve. Do you remember a difference in 
>> sensitivity
>> or an increase in sensitivity after completing the radio and re 
>> peaking, or
>> was it the same
>