[Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone?

[N4OI - Ken]

I was reminded how capable the K1 is a couple weeks ago at a beach house at
Seabrook Island, SC...  I broke away from family activities for just a
couple hours one night and made solid K1 DX QSOs with Ukraine, Sweden, Italy
and others using just a lightweight 20 meter dipole tied to the corner of
the house and then slung over a big live oak branch.   Spanish moss hanging
on the wire overlooking about 15 square miles of salt marsh... Priceless!

Back to topic... perhaps it is time for Elecraft to start offering some "big
boy" kits that make full use of SMTs and other modern components.  Any
serious ham should have a good digital 'scope, and a hot air solder station
with a syringe of solder paste (which can be bought new for less than $100). 
With the right tools, SMTs are the way to go!

There is a lot of "real estate" available in the K1 enclosure; an updated
4-band board with some cool, new features to retrofit the K1 would be a
great first Elecraft "big boy" kit offering!  (I expect that if Elecraft
takes a pass on this opportunity, some enterprising Internet mom 'n pop shop
will step in.)

73 ES GOD BLESS U ES URS DE KEN N4OI



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