[Elecraft] KX1...two questions....encoder and firmware version?

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

If your KX1 has 4 bands, you have firmware 1.02 - it is required to 
support 80 meters.
That is also the latest firmware revision.

There was a change in the encoder used in the KX1 a while back.  The new 
one has a tighter 'feel' to it.  You might want to consider changing 
it.  The encoder is not difficult to change if you cut off the pins on 
the old one (cut close to the encoder body) and remove the remaining 
bits one at a time.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/4/2014 3:56 PM, John Frazier wrote:
> Hi folks.....
>
> Just obtained a KX1.  Covers the four bands, with built-in ATU and 
> paddles.  I've already had fun with it.
> I can't seem to bring upn the the firmware version by pressing a 
> switch while powering up?  What am I doing wrong?
>
> Also, the encoder seems a tad "loose".  It works perfectly fine. Is 
> there an upgrade or is that pretty standard?
>