[Elecraft] KX1 Replacement?

[Joan]

I <3 my KX2 ^_^

~Joan KX2CW 
CN87uo


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> On Jul 13, 2018, at 17:28, R&B <kingery713 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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