[Elecraft] Looking for a KX1

[Mike Morrow]

Ed wrote:

> I'd considered parting with the K1, but for now have decided to keep
> the family together as we wait for the newest member !!

The K1 has demonstrably better RF performance in most particulars than the
KX1 for ham band CW operation, except for size, crystal-like stability,
and audio prompts.  But even if the KX1 was on a par with the K1, the most
important advantage of the K1 has once again become apparent as the solar
cycle improves...it covers 15 meters and it does that very well!  The KX1
can *not* do that, due to DDS limitations.  When open, 15 meters is the
finest of bands for QRP operation.

I too look forward to the KX3.  But it won't replace my K1, whose receive
current consumption is one-third that of the KX3's most frugal configuration.

73,
Mike / KK5F