[Elecraft] Announcing the Elecraft KH1: A hand-held, 5-band transceiver for SOTA...and beyond

[Wayne Burdick]

Hey Dave!

Thanks for checking in.

This is the radio I wanted even when I was 15. Finally got it done, with a combination of microelectronics, 3D printing, and a take-no-prisoners attempt to drastically reduce parts count.

Hope you survived the Pandemic OK....

Wayne


> On Oct 20, 2023, at 1:07 PM, Dave <dave at ad6a.com> wrote:
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> Nice!
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>> On Oct 20, 2023 at 12:37 PM, <Wayne Burdick> wrote:
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>> We're pleased to announce the new Elecraft KH1 -- a fully integrated, hand-held station for those who combine outdoor adventure with amateur radio.  
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>> The KH1 was designed from the ground up with instant deployment in mind. It includes:
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>> - an entirely new form-factor optimized for HT-style CW operation (as well as table-top), with both knobs and key at the bottom  
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>> - a built-in whip antenna matching network and clip-on whip that gets you on the air in seconds
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>> - internal ATU that works with both the whip and BNC-connected antennas, including random-length wires
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>> - a complete logging solution, with folding logbook tray, clip-on pen, easy-to-manage paper log sheet stack, real-time clock, and 32 kb of EEPROM for electronic logging of all transmitted text
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>> - plug-in keyer paddle that flips over for safe storage
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>> - scanning/mini-pan feature for hands-free signal search on quiet bands
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>> - 2.6 Ah Li-ion battery pack and zero-RFI internal battery charger that works with any 12-14 volt source, including small solar panels
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>> With all of the the above (the Edgewood Package) the KH1 weighs in at only about 13 oz. It's so light you can operate indefinitely, whether sitting, standing, or walking (pedestrian mobile, or "/PM"). It's the perfect size, with total volume about half that of our all-band/all-mode KX2 transceiver.
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>> The KH1 covers 40-15 meters, with over 5 watts output on all bands at from the internal 11 V battery pack. Its ergonomics are ideal for CW operation. It will also do CW/SSB cross-mode, and can copy AM and SSB on SWL bands from 6.7 to 22 MHz. The rig can also be 100% remote controlled via the supplied USB cable.
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>> Our newest radio has been optimized over the past year with the help of experienced SOTA, POTA, and QRP field operators. Its small size and high level of integration have already transformed their expeditions, allowing operation from anywhere, anytime. (One operated /PM for many hours during 2023 Field Day, making contacts exclusively with the attached whip, while walking several miles.)
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>> For full details, please visit our KH1 web page:
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>>    https://elecraft.com/products/kh1-transceiver
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>> 73,
>> Wayne, N6KR
>> Eric, WA6HHQ
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