[Elecraft] K1 IS FANTASTIC !!!!!!

[Mike Morrow]

George wrote:

> Used the K1 in the ARRL DX INTERNATIONAL and had a INCREDIBLE time !!!!
> 304 Qs , 141 multipliers , for a claimed score of 128,592. 50 countries
> on 40 meters , 46 countries on 20 meters and 45 countries on 15 meters.

That's an impressive report.  Regardless of the bells and whistles on later
QRP rigs, the solid, compact, low power consumption design of the K1 maked
it my favorite QRP rig since I bought SN 175 in 2000.  I love the 17/15m
coverage that most DDS rigs like the KX1 can't provide, and its four-pole
IF crystal filter.

I wish Elecraft would produce a four-band filter board for 17, 15, 12,
and 10 meters.  That would likely require an Elecraft engineer a half day
to design...only the 12/10m section and any changes to the K1 itself require
specification.  One solar cycle maximum passed without this useful option...
it would be great to have this as the final enhancement for a classic QRP 
rig.

Mike / KK5F