[Elecraft] KX1 Field Day fun

[Mike-WE0H]

Hi Wayne,

Sounds like a super fun time!!! I sure wish my son or XYL would take 
some interest in the radio. For sure head out next year with the kids 
and have a blast.

-- 
Mike
WE0H
K2 #6698



Wayne B wrote:
> I snuck in about an hour of FD operation late tonight, setting up camp  
> in the back yard. The KX1 is perfect for this type of ad-hoc  
> installation -- just toss a wire in a tree and plug in the attached  
> keyer paddle. Signals were quite good, and I worked about 20 stations  
> using 2 W (internal lithium AA battery pack). EU was pounding in on  
> top of the FD activity. And on 30 m, FO and ZL were coming in. 30 m is  
> a great band during FD for those who want to escape from it, at least  
> briefly.
>
> My daughter (age 10) came out in her PJ's to investigate. She was  
> quite exited by all the signals and the red and white glow from the  
> KX1's LED display and logbook lamp. My wife suggested that next year I  
> the kids camping for FD and keep the tradition going....
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR