[Elecraft] order of KX1 build

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

Build the base KX1 and ATU first and test it, then add the KXB3080.  The 
KX1 will not work if you leave out the parts that are to be changed for 
the KXB3080.

Look at the Elecraft website Builder's Resource page to see how to mount 
that inductor - the micro ones are no longer available.

73,
Don W3FPR

John Shadle wrote:
> I have recently come into possession of a "full" KX1 (S/N 1601) 
> (including the paddle, 30m/80m board, and ATU). I did the inventory 
> yesterday and everything checked out.
> 
> [Well, there was one issue... L9 (100uH RF choke) was a "min." rather 
> than a "micro" (so it is slightly *larger* than it should be). Is this a 
> size-sensitive part?]
> 
> In any case, I'm excited to get started on it tonight or this weekend, 
> but was wondering if those of you who have built the KX1 before could 
> offer some advice.
> 
> I know that there are some parts to remove on the KX1 board when I add 
> the 30m/80m board (and perhaps the ATU?) so do you suggest that I build 
> the 30m/80m board first and mark the steps on the KX1 build where I 
> should not stuff parts to avoid removing parts later?
> 
> OR
> 
> Should I build the full KX1, make sure all is working, and then remove 
> parts according to the 30m/80m kit build?
> 
> I'm leaning towards the former (build the 30m/80m board and then the 
> KX1) as I am not excited about doing re-work. Suggestions or experience 
> would be great to hear from you KX1 owners/builders.
> 
> Thanks.
> -john W4PAH