[Elecraft] KX1 Replacement?

[R&B]

Wayne:
I thought I would ask.  I intend to have a KX2 someday - it is one super
fine rig (I already have a KX1, KX3 & K3s).  I am somewhat nostalgic about
my KX1.  It was fun to build & still measures up well (at least for me)
against everything out there.  I took the KX1 on a 7-day backpacking/SOTA
trip last week & truly enjoyed it.  It may still be the rig of choice for me
on longer trips (even after I get my KX2) - mainly due to the smaller size &
lower Rx current draw.  It makes for a very small package - even in a
waterproof case.  Thank you for all of the fine radios!

73,
Rob - AE7AP

-----Original Message-----
From: Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com> 
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2018 6:04 PM
To: R&B <kingery713 at gmail.com>
Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Replacement?

Short answer: KX2. 

*    Autotuner.

Yes, with a much wider matching range than the KX1 

*    Up to 4 bands

8 bands. 
And all modes.  

*    Knobs for tuning, etc. - I really like the filter knob!

Yes. And 3x as many controls/operating features. 

*    Very Low Power consumption

Yes. Just 150 mA or so, higher than a KX1 but far lower than any other
full-featured radio. Much greater internal battery life. Up to 12 watts. 

*    Small & lightweight

Nearly the same size as the KX1 by volume. A bit heavier. 

*    Through-hole kit construction

No :)

The KX2 also has full DSP with all the trimmings, and a large LCD (same as
we use on the K3S). 

73,
Wayne
N6KR


> 
> Building the KX1 was a joy & I still get a thrill every time I turn it on.
> It is a great rig.  Perhaps with a full frequency display (LCD?) & a 
> full 5 (or 10!) watts of power it could be even better.
> 
> 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Rob - AE7AP
> 
> 
> 
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