[Elecraft] K1 comments?

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Whups, Bud. I mixed up a K1 and KX1. I was talking about the KX1. 

Time for another cuppa coffee and get my brain back in gear.

I don't have a K1, but there are a LOT of K1 owners on the list who will be
happy to offer suggestions and talk about their experiences. 

One friend of mine put a K1 in his airplane to operate mobile with
considerable success. Of course, most of us can't get out portable antennas
up that high...

Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----

Hello Bud! 

The K1 has been around for a while so there's not as many questions being
asked as there are about the K3. 

The K1 is a great little radio! It's designed for small size and low current
drain. Still I really like the receiver, especially the continuously
adjustable I.F. filter that is wide enough for some AM/SSB SWL listening and
sharp enough for digging CW signals out of the noise. The transmitter has
enough power to make lots of contacts, even when using a simple, portable
antenna. 

Mine travels in an inexpensive miniature 35 mm soft camera case that fits in
my coat pocket, complete with paddles, earbuds and antenna for instant
portable operation. I have the built-in ATU and use two 33 foot wires strung
either as a doublet or one over a tree branch and the other near the ground
as a "counterpoise". 

If you have any other questions, bring 'em on! 

Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----
I recently received my first Elecraft kit .... a K1.
I don't see any postings relating to this rig.
Every posting seems to be about the new K3 and sometimes the K2. Someone
must be still interested in the K1 out there. Are there any comments on this
radio ..... for instance;  how was it to build, is it fun to use, does it
have a decent receiver, etc, etc. Please tell me something about your
experience with your K1.

Thanks ....... Bud,  NY1Z _______________________________________________