[Elecraft] KX-1 vs K1 Side-tone

[Keith.R.Williams at sakhalinenergy.ru]

Thanks Don, that just about seals it for me then  - K1 (fully loaded) for Christmas! 

73

Keith GW4OKT


-----Original Message-----
From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3fpr at embarqmail.com]
Sent: 07 October 2008 10:37
To: Williams, Keith R SEIC-AL
Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 vs K1 Side-tone


Kieth,

The KX1 sidetone is generated by an MCU output and is sent through an RC 
filter to smooth it, so the result is more sine wave-like than a square 
wave (but it is not perfect).
The K1 uses a DAC output for the sidetone, so it should be more like a 
real sinewave.

73,
Don W3FPR

Keith.R.Williams at sakhalinenergy.ru wrote:
>
> I am trying to decide on my next kit purchase, either KX1 or K1.  I 
> read reviews on the KX-1 indicating the side-tone is a square wave, 
> which I am not keen on; is the K1 side-tone the same? I really would 
> like a good sine wave if possible.
>
>
> Keith Williams GW4OKT
>
>