[Elecraft] New K1 on the way - Band Module Questions

[Rick Dettinger]

I am not sure if you are planning to change the two band modules often  
but if you are, I think it would be better to use an external tuner  
like the T1 rather than the optional internal tuner.  It makes module  
swapping much easier.
The K1 wasn't really designed for frequent module changes and its not  
just a matter of plugging a new one in, like with the Sierra.  If you  
have the internal tuner installed, it needs to be removed to change  
band modules.  I have often thought that if one could get along  
without the internal batteries, the speaker and the tuner, that there  
would be room for more bands on a larger board or multiple boards.   
But this would require switching changes to the firmware.  Not  
something for mere mortals to play around with.  Enjoy your new K1.  I  
sure like mine.

73

Rick Dettinger    K7MW


On Jul 24, 2009, at 8:13 PM, Gary W. Marklund wrote:

> Thanks, Sandy and Don. Looks like the two-band modules will give me  
> the
> flexibility I want. Can't wait to get started. USPS tracking shows it
> has arrived and been processed through the Phoenix sorting facility.
> I'll have my kit tomorrow!
>
> Gary
> KJ7RT
>
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