[Elecraft] K1 Kit Question

[Phil Hystad]

Sandy,

Actually, I was not going to get the tuner because I already have the T1 that I use with my KX1 and my Norcal 40A.

phil


On Jul 21, 2012, at 2:14 PM, Sandy wrote:

> I have the KAT1 tuner in my K1.  If I wass going to do it allover again buy 
> the T1 external tuner instead of the built in KAT1 tuner.  IT covers a 
> greater impedance range and makes "band changing" from 2 to 4 band boards 
> MUCH easier.  I would strongly recommend the K1-T1 instead of the K1-KAT1 
> setup.
> 
> 73,
> Sandy W5TVW
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Gil G.
> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2012 1:39 PM
> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 Kit Question
> 
> Great. With mine, I did all the "wrong things." Two-band filter board, and 
> no backlit. I wanted to save a few bucks. Now I am thinking of getting the 
> 4-band board, but no backlit still, too much of a pain to install after the 
> fact.. The automatic tuner is a great option, but you can always install 
> that later. The noise blanker, I don't know.. Probably something one would 
> rarely use, but I imagine could save the day when you really need it.. I 
> wish there was a 80/40/30/20 board, or even a 80/40/20… Maybe leaving one 
> band off the 4-band board...
> 
> Gil.
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> On Jul 21, 2012, at 2:32 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> 
>> Gil, and also Ray (previous message),
>> 
>> Thanks for the comments.  Yes, I will now definitely get the 4-band 
>> version (yes, and the backlit feature).
>> 
>> phil
>> 
>> 
>> On Jul 21, 2012, at 11:11 AM, Gil G. wrote:
>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> When buying the K1, you choose either a 2-band or 4-band filter board. 
>>> There can be only one filter board in the radio at one time. For six 
>>> bands, you would have either a 4-band board plus a 2-band board and 
>>> switch between the two, or possibly three 2-band boards (I don't think 
>>> anybody does that). For four bands, you would have either one 4-band 
>>> board, or two 2-band boards (I don't think anyone does that either. The 
>>> most used configuration is probably (40/30/20/15)+(80-17). Better get the 
>>> 4-band module with your K1 first, even if you have to wait to save the 
>>> extra $100. Also, do get the backlit option. Switching bands is a pain in 
>>> the rear, especially if you have the automatic tuning board installed. 
>>> You have to unscrew and remove the tuner, then switch the filter board, 
>>> reinstall the tuner, close the box, then set the menu to use your newly 
>>> install board.. Not something I want to do regularly, and certainly not 
>>> in the field..
>>> 
>>> Gil.
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>>> On Jul 21, 2012, at 1:44 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I would like confirmation on how the K1 is configured for 2-bands, 
>>>> 4-bands, and 6-bands.  I heard that for some of the configurations you 
>>>> must swap out boards.  Now, I think that this occurs when your order the 
>>>> two band version originally and then get the 2-band option.  I heard 
>>>> that these two boards occupy the same slot so if you want to have four 
>>>> bands without having to swap boards you should buy the 4-band version of 
>>>> the K1 to begin with.
>>>> 
>>>> Similar question for the 4 band version and the use of a 2-band option 
>>>> board given a total of six bands.  In this configuration do you need to 
>>>> swap out the 4-band module board and swap in the 2-band in its place to 
>>>> operate the 2 bands on the 2-band option board.
>>>> 
>>>> Does any of this make sense?
>>>> 
>>>> I would appreciate it if someone would confirm the way this works.  My 
>>>> original plan was to get the 2-band K1 and get the 2-band option later 
>>>> but if this requires swapping boards I would likely get the 4-band 
>>>> option to begin with (maybe).
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> 
>>>> 73, phil, K7PEH
>>>> 
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