[Elecraft] New K1

[Mike Markowski]

Congrats Mike!  Here's a fun K1 story for you.  I just returned from US
Army Fort Monmouth, NJ and while there I was able to hook up my K1 to
the MARS shack's 700' long rhombic (~2000' of wire) pointed at Europe.
On my first day and in a two hour non-contest sitting I qso'd with 10
countries and all at 3W to 5W on the K1 - and even broke through a pile
up or two!  My K1 is feeling a little underworked back on my dipole.
Wish I could have brought that antenna back with me, though it would be
a little tricky...

Have fun with your new rig.  73,
Mike ab3ap

On 03/11/10 21:34, mike sullivan wrote:
> 
> A new K1(sn2856) just completed to join the party this weekend! Many
> thanks to all on this list, and those that have posted mods for the K1
> on line. Some parts were tweaked for the AGC, band span etc.
> Anyone thinking of building one, DO IT!! Great kit and do not be
> worried about the toroid winding, you can do it if I can. Email me
> direct if you are thinking of building this kit and I will try to push
> you over the edge HI HI, and give you very fresh thoughts on building one.
> Now the only problem, do I use the K1 or the K3 for the party this
> weekend?
> 
> Mike Sullivan
> 73 W5EEA