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

[Curt]

Faced with the same dilemma awhile ago, I built a four band K1 with the ATU 
and have had no regrets.  Since the longest trek for me has been to the park 
about a mile away, the increased portability of the KX1 wasn't an advantage. 
The K1, paddle, gel cell, and antenna fit inside an old laptop case for 
traveling.  Recently, I've been glad mine has 15M capability, have made 
quite a few QSOs with the K-1 sitting on my desk (adjacent to an IC718 and 
Triton IV).  Just a fun little rig to use.

GL & 73, Curt KB5JO