If someone will pay $400 for a working HW-8, please take down my email and contact me. I might be able to save you some $$. 73 Dean K2WW >>>>>>>On Feb 7, 2018 04:16, "eric norris via Elecraft" < elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote: Is $1500 outrageous for an unbuilt KX1 when a working HW-8 goes for $400+ . <<<<<<<<