[Elecraft] KX-1 experiences

[Stephen Prior]

I'm prompted by LB3SA's posting to recount my recent experiences with the
KX-1.

I have had the KX-1 some time but used it little.  However, I have had a lot
of fun with it over the past 5 weeks in EA, CT and F.  I used a 10m DK9SQ
'mast' with about 12m of wire and a counterpoise.  What an easy way to play
radio!

In my tent in the mornings before the kids stirred, I listened to G's and
EA's (of UK descent) working VK and ZL.  All audible with a radio I could
hold in my hand, and all whilst still cocooned in my sleeping bag.

My KX-1 is fully loaded and the internal ATU is just great.  I bought some
Energizer Lithium cells and two sets lasted the whole 5 weeks of lots of
listening and casual transmitting.  I did have a 7Ah SLA battery with me but
never used it.

Now back in the UK I'm reunited with my K3 which I had loaned to a local ham
before I left.  He will be in California in a couple of weeks and is wishing
he could pick one up for himself!  He is currently using a FT2000 line-up
and was most impressed with the quality of the K3 receiver, especially its
stress-free audio.


Thanks Elecraft!

73 Stephen G4SJP