[Elecraft] K1 Options

[James Duffey]

Dave - You wrote:

	1. I understand the tuning range can be set to either 75kHz or  
150kHz. My inclination is to go with the 75kHz range, 	for the slower  
tuning rate.

I like the slower tuning rate and even that is a bit fast for my taste.
	2. Somewhat related to 1), will I be better off with a range of  
7000-7075kHz or 7025-7100kHz, or possibly some other 	coverage.

Go down to 7000. There is usually lots of good stuff to work below 25  
kHz. Get your extra if you don't have it so you can work the good stuff.

	3. What are your thoughts on the following options? In particular,  
are they effective, and are any of them much easier 	to install during  
initial assembly (as opposed to being retrofit)?
	A. KAT1 Antenna Tuner
Definitely worth it if you do portable work. If you already have a  
small autotuner, like an LDG Z-11 or T1, you can omit it.
	B. KNB1 Noise Blanker
I don't have one, but if you live in an urban area it is probably  
worth it.
	C. KBT1 Battery Holder
This is not worth it. You can only put 9V worth of batteries in it, so  
your power out is limited. That will make a difference. Also, if you  
use rechargeable batteries in it, you need to take the batteries out  
of the K1 to charge, which is a bit of a nuisance. Use an outboard  
battery. - Duffey

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James Duffey
Cedar Crest NM