[Elecraft] KX-1 80M Question

[Phil Hystad]

I have a KX1 with 80/30 and I very rarely use it.  In fact, I probably could have
done just fine without ever having an 80 meter capability with the KX1.

Primarily, I use the KX1 in portable QRP operations and in that scenario, 80
meters is harder to do because of the need for a better antenna then I typically
put up.  But, 30 and 20 meters are quite viable for QRP work with the KX1.

I have used my 80 meter capability for only one kind of contact and that is a
couple of times I would QNI into a CW net with QRP power.  But, that was sort
of just to use the newer 80 meter capability installed on my KX1.   Today,
I have done that using my KX3 so the KX1  80 meter
capability will likely be unused from now on even though
I have only had 80 meters on the KX1 since last year.

If you have no great need for 80 meters  such as joining some kind of scheduled
net, I strongly suggest that you forget 80 meters for the KX1 especially when
operating portable and definitely if you are operating from a hotel balcony.

As for antennas, consider getting a Buddipole or Buddistick.  I have the Buddistick
and have used it successfully but never on 80 meters.

73, phil, K7PEH



> On Mar 16, 2015, at 10:03 AM, J <tscm4u at gmail.com> wrote:
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> I'm considering replacing the 30M module in my KX-1 with a 30/80M module,
> and had a few questions first:
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> What chances of contacts with 4 watts on 80M. using a typical end-fed
> antenna suspended from a tree or hotel balcony?  (Seems like higher bands
> are easier at QRP)
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> My KX-1 has the KXAT-1 ATU.  Will the KXAT-1 also attempt a match on 80M?
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> Has anyone had success with ONE antenna and counterpoise length that will
> load properly on 80/40/30/20 using the KX-1/KXAT-1?  (I'm thinking a length
> which avoids High-Z on these bands)
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> 73, Jay
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> W6CJ
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