[Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone?

[Phil Wheeler]

Yes, Bruce, it looks like this:


      /T//he K1...A compact, high-performance CW
      rig that _you_ can build./

//

/HF operation is more fun than ever these 
days--five watts is all you need to work worldwide 
DX. That's why we've packed up to four bands into 
our affordable, easy-to-build K1-4 transceiver. 
You can order the K1 as either a four-band radio 
*(K1-4)* or a two-band radio *(K1-2)*.  The new 
four-band K1-4 covers 40, 30, 20, and either 17 or 
15 meters. (All band parts are supplied with the 
kit and 17 or 15M are chosen as the last band at 
build time.) You can also upgrade the K1-2 to a 
K1-4 by purchasing the four-band KFL1-4  module 
and replacing the KFL1-2 in your original K1-2. 
The KFL1-2 two band module covers your choice of 
two bands (80, 40, 30 20, 17 and 15 meters 
available). Combining a K1-4 with an extra KFL1-2 
band module on 80 + (15 or 17M) gives you all six 
bands on your K1! Both module types simply plug in 
to the K1's main board, internally, and you can 
swap either type in at any time./


needs an edit -- unless lack of a 4-band module is 
a temporary situation. Perhaps Elecraft will 
clarify when their day begins soon.

Phil W7OX

On 7/17/14, 4:13 AM, Bruce Beford wrote:
> All this talk about the K1 backlight led me to look back at the K1 order
> page. There is no option for a 4-band version, nor for the KFL1-4 4-band
> filter module itself. Is this an oversight, or has the 4-band board been
> discontinued? If so, when and why? Also if so, then the K1 description page
> should be edited to remove reference to the "new" 4 band board... or at
> least explain that it is no longer available.
>
> Bruce
> N1RX