[Elecraft] K1 comments?

[Sandy]

The K1 is easy to build (although I had to use a binocular magnifier to read 
the micro printing on some parts with my 70 year old eyes!)  Really nice 
kit.

The receiver is super "decent"!  First time you fire it up it sounds like it 
will be "deaf".  Almost NO internally generated noise.  The variable 
selectivity works very well!  Operating features are very adequate once you 
get used to what this little jewel will do.  I found the biggest deficit was 
that it worked only 2 or 4 bands.  I have the 4 band card setup for 
40/30/20/15 meters, and an addtional TWO 2 band boards setup for 160/80 and 
80/40 meters.  The 80/40 meter board came in handy when the higher bands 
went "bust" a couple of years ago in the bottom of the current sunpot 
minimum.  I'm looking forward to eventually building another 2 band "custom" 
board when 10/12 meters picks up.  (The ROM on main board setup for use on 
all bands from 160-10 meters, but "factory" options not yet available for 
10/12 and 160 meters.)

It IS fun to use.  The external T1 autotuner is more flexible than the 
internal KAT1 tuner, especially on 160/80 meters.  I have the internal KAT1 
and a T1.  Having used all of Ten-Tec's old "PM" Power mites series (PM-1, 
PM2, PM-3), all the Heathkits (HW-7/8/9) and some homebrewed stuff, the K1 
is the BEST QRP CW transceiver I have used so far.    I have frequently used 
it in the field and it has performed extremely well.  Couldn't be more 
pleased with it.

73,

Sandy W5TVW
K1 Serial #1178

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <bud73 at comcast.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:34 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K1 comments?


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
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