[Elecraft] KX1 30-80 meter option

[Mike WA8BXN]

Barry - 
 
As I recall its a fairly small board to assemble and install. But everyone
builds things at different rates. I would guess one evening to build and one
evening to install might do it. But I question how it relates to Dayton.
Assuming you have the basic kit with no options, I would think that adding
the tuner might be a better choice so you can use whatever wire you can get
up/out for an antenna to use on 40 or 20. Those are probably the top two
bands to pick for portable operation. 80 meters really requires more wire
for a decent antenna. 30 meters can be a good alternative band during
contests. So the 80/30 module can be a good addition but I would really want
the tuner first. 
 
73 - Mike WA8BXN 
 
 
 
 
-------Original Message------- 
 
From: K8QI 
Date: 4/15/2011 9:59:13 PM 
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net 
Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 30-80 meter option 
 
Last week I finished my KX1 s/n 2520 basic kit. I've spent the week 
Learning the operation of the great little rig, 23 states and 3 countries 
(one was Yemen in a pile up.) I took it to "Show and Tell" at the local 
Ham Club Meeting. Glading accepting all the oh's and ah's. Now I'm 
Itching to build the 30/80 meter module. Again, thanks to all who give me 
Suggestions on building the kit. I plan on taking the KX1 with me when I 
Travel to the Dayton Hamvention and give it a true Portable Operation test. 
My question is - what is the average time it takes to build and install the 
30/80 meter module? I want to make sure I'm allowing enough time to 
Complete it before I leave for Dayton. 
 
Thanks and 73 
Barry K8QI