[Elecraft] K1 praise

[Phil Hystad]

Eric,

You're selling them because I am buying them.  I have the K3, P3, KX1 and a few of the min-kit things.  My next is the K1 and then the KX3 if it is out by then.  Oh, I plan on the KPA500 this Fall sometime so make sure you make one extra kit for me and the KAT500 of course when it is available.

I will be done buying when I run out of money or when you guys quit the business -- whichever comes first. 

Keep up the good work.  Oh, I plan on the K2 but probably after I retire as it is a bigger project.  Maybe I should buy that now?

73, phil, k7PEH


On Aug 27, 2011, at 10:38 AM, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote:

> The K1 (and KX1) definietely have not taken a back seat to our other radios. :-) Even the K2 is still selling well after the introduction of the K3.
> 
> We are still selling a good number of these each month. These are unique and timeless designs that have a lot of appeal.
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> 73,
> Eric  WA6HHQ
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> On Aug 27, 2011, at 10:15 AM, Michael Byrd <mbyrd22 at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> 
>> Doug,
>> 
>> I think you would be happy with the K1.
>> 
>> I am using K1 number 583 which I built and have completed DXCC on 40 meters with a vertical antenna. Originally the K1 was two bands only but I bought the four band board when it was released. The only other addition was the noise blanker which has stopped working. I have another noise blanker board ready to go in soon.
>> 
>> I did all of the updates and modifications without any problems. My K1 is stable and very reliable. I did replace the main tuning (10 turn pot) with a higher grade product with a metal shaft. I'm glad I did that, the old pot with the plastic shaft was shaky and the frequency would jump if not careful. The new pot makes the radio seem very solid.
>> 
>> I have used the K1 on 40, 30, 17 and some 20 meters. I have QSLs from a lot of DX worked. My favorite was to work other QRPers on 40. 40 has changed a lot for QRP stations and they are no longer in one area. It was fun to listen around 7040 as there was a lot of activity. One late night, I heard a lot of EU QRP stations working 7030. I called for quite some time but never got an answer, which shows the receiver works pretty well.
>> 
>> True, the K1 has taken a back seat to other Elecraft radios, a fact I do not understand. I have truly enjoyed my K1, the building and many hours operating. I have stalked DX and worked contests with success. As a more than casual user, I can recommend the K1 to someone that wants to relive the thrill of ham radio.
>> 
>> 73, Mike AC4UR
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