[Elecraft] Dilemma: K1 or KX1 - I can't decide

[Andrew Moore]

> I just can't seem to decide between the KX1 and the K1. And, no, I can't
buy both.

I went through the same motions.  Many times.  I'm about to go through it
again.

In a nutshell, IME:

K1
- analog soul & sound not found in 99% of radios. Can't explain it.
- insanely quiet receiver
- Simple platform, well laid out internally
- lends itself well to mods, has room for tweaking in the chassis
- internal battery option is fiddly and cumbersome

KX1:
- by far the number one best feature is easy of deployment, or rephrased,
minimum time between "I think I want to get on the air" and "actually
getting on the air", especially when equipped with a BNC to dual banana jack
connector.
- minimum space.  Truly a "take it with you everywhere" rig.

In summary, IMHO, figure out what you want to do with the rig.  If you plan
to use it as a bedside rig or field / picnic table use, K1.  If you plan to
use it for carrying all the time so you can set it up and get on the air in
the shortest amount of time possible, such as during lunch breaks at work,
etc..., KX1.

I want both!

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