[Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone?

[Phil Wheeler]

Bummer -- and Lisa's exact words from that link 
were more definite and final:

/The 4-band board was discontinued due to a part 
availability issue that was crucial to the 
functionality of the KF1-4. So no, it will not be 
coming back sorry to say./

The 4-band K1 is a really nice, small QRP radio -- 
with 5 Watts. Definitely a better CW receiver than 
the KX1 (4-pole filter, plenty of audio, etc.) and 
a more capable transmitter. Of course, not the 
freq coverage of the KX1 and not as tiny or trail 
friendly, but a very nice rig.

If I had to sell my KX1 or my K1 it would be the 
KX1. My K1 would make a capable 40-30-20-15 qrp CW 
based station, particularly after adding one of my 
audio filters.  KX3 is, of course, a far better 
option and I have one; but it is larger and much 
more expensive -- plus it's not a melt solder and 
wind toroid kit.

73, Phil

On 7/17/14, 8:55 AM, Gil G. wrote:
> I emailed Elecraft about it and they said the 4-band module is unlikely to come back.
>
> http://radiopreppers.com/index.php/topic,824.0.html
>
> Gil.