[Elecraft] K1 high demand...

[Byron Servies]

I plan to take both my K1/4 and K2/10 out for Field Day this year. Should be fun!

The K1 was my first kit after I realized I was not accomplishing the goals I set out when I got my license. So I sold my "appliances" and built the K1 in 2010? About then. At the time, it was a bit daunting, but tuning it by adjusting the winding on that 1 toroid was a revelation. And I began to learn CW.

That pushed me to build a K2, and all the options. Such a great experience. Both radios are amazing.

Of course, my K3 is better in every measurable. But it always feels a bit .. uninspiring?  It's like carbon Trek bikes in the 2000's: the best tool for the local criterium racing job, but not a pleasure to ride.

Discontinuing the K1 was understandable. Difficult to maintain and likely unprofitable. The K2 is Elecraft's heritage and I am very happy they move mountains to keep it going. But it's still very sad, as the K1 is a delight.

73. Byron N6NUL

On Mon, Apr 22, 2024, at 12:13 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:

> While running in Field Day a number of years ago with Rich, NU6T, I had 
> my K2/10 and he had his K1.  Part way through the day, we exchanged 
> radios since I'd never seen a K1 and I found out what a really cool 
> little radio that really is.  Nothing digital except the display, it 
> just really sounded great.  I noticed that strong signals would "pull" 
> the frequence just perceptibly which was a little like a signal with a 
> slight chirp.  Almost never heard anymore but somehow a little comforting.
> 
> 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW - CWops #142
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
> 
> Petr Ourednik wrote on 4/22/2024 1:47 AM:
> > The latest 4-bands fully loaded K1 was sold on eBay for $740!
> > Even the KBT1 option for K1 went for $140!
> >
> > ...what it means? No door-openers but real compact radios like K1 are missing on the market
> > and it does not need to be the SDR or DDC/DUC architecture.
> > I am still convinced that K1 has one of the best and quietest receivers.
> >
> > 73 - Petr, OK1RP
> > http://ok1rp.blogspot.com
> > K3 #0778 | K2 # 4800 | K1 #1031 | KX3 # 0602
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