[Elecraft] Tips for new KX1

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

John, the KX1's tuner is a snap to add. Remove a jumper from the connector
for the KXAT1 and plug it in. The connector on the main KX1 pcb is installed
during the initial build. 

The 3080 option is a little more involved since it involves mounting a pony
board on the main board, but it's nothing to shy away from if you've built
the KX1. 

My K2 was assembled bit by bit as the options were developed and had no
issue doing that. But some folks just don't want to pull the cover off again
once the rig's assembled and some opt to have someone else build for them so
they definitely are not interested in dragging out a soldering iron. 

Ron AC7AC


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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 7:13 PM
To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Tips for new KX1

Hello all,

I am combining some gift cash plus the proceeds from the sale of a radio 
and have enough to finally order my very own KX1 CW QRP transceiver kit.

For the moment, the base radio is the only thing I can purchase.  I 
eventually will add the 3080, antenna tuner and the nifty key.

I recall some folks with the K2 suggest procuring the desired options 
ahead of time to avoid reworking portions of the circuitry during a 
later retrofit.

Does the KX1's design lend itself to add the 3080 and tuner options 
later with little rework?

Anyone have any other advice to give before I plunge into building the 
base KX1 rig?

I already know about pre-wound toroids, but enjoy doing those myself.

Thanks.

John