Sandy, Actually, I was not going to get the tuner because I already have the T1 that I use with my KX1 and my Norcal 40A.
phil On Jul 21, 2012, at 2:14 PM, Sandy wrote: > I have the KAT1 tuner in my K1. If I wass going to do it allover again buy > the T1 external tuner instead of the built in KAT1 tuner. IT covers a > greater impedance range and makes "band changing" from 2 to 4 band boards > MUCH easier. I would strongly recommend the K1-T1 instead of the K1-KAT1 > setup. > > 73, > Sandy W5TVW > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gil G. > Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2012 1:39 PM > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 Kit Question > > Great. With mine, I did all the "wrong things." Two-band filter board, and > no backlit. I wanted to save a few bucks. Now I am thinking of getting the > 4-band board, but no backlit still, too much of a pain to install after the > fact.. The automatic tuner is a great option, but you can always install > that later. The noise blanker, I don't know.. Probably something one would > rarely use, but I imagine could save the day when you really need it.. I > wish there was a 80/40/30/20 board, or even a 80/40/20… Maybe leaving one > band off the 4-band board... > > Gil. > -- > New site: http://radiopreppers.com > PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc > > On Jul 21, 2012, at 2:32 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: > >> Gil, and also Ray (previous message), >> >> Thanks for the comments. Yes, I will now definitely get the 4-band >> version (yes, and the backlit feature). >> >> phil >> >> >> On Jul 21, 2012, at 11:11 AM, Gil G. wrote: >> >>> Hello, >>> >>> When buying the K1, you choose either a 2-band or 4-band filter board. >>> There can be only one filter board in the radio at one time. For six >>> bands, you would have either a 4-band board plus a 2-band board and >>> switch between the two, or possibly three 2-band boards (I don't think >>> anybody does that). For four bands, you would have either one 4-band >>> board, or two 2-band boards (I don't think anyone does that either. The >>> most used configuration is probably (40/30/20/15)+(80-17). Better get the >>> 4-band module with your K1 first, even if you have to wait to save the >>> extra $100. Also, do get the backlit option. Switching bands is a pain in >>> the rear, especially if you have the automatic tuning board installed. >>> You have to unscrew and remove the tuner, then switch the filter board, >>> reinstall the tuner, close the box, then set the menu to use your newly >>> install board.. Not something I want to do regularly, and certainly not >>> in the field.. >>> >>> Gil. >>> -- >>> New site: http://radiopreppers.com >>> PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc >>> >>> On Jul 21, 2012, at 1:44 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: >>> >>>> I would like confirmation on how the K1 is configured for 2-bands, >>>> 4-bands, and 6-bands. I heard that for some of the configurations you >>>> must swap out boards. Now, I think that this occurs when your order the >>>> two band version originally and then get the 2-band option. I heard >>>> that these two boards occupy the same slot so if you want to have four >>>> bands without having to swap boards you should buy the 4-band version of >>>> the K1 to begin with. >>>> >>>> Similar question for the 4 band version and the use of a 2-band option >>>> board given a total of six bands. In this configuration do you need to >>>> swap out the 4-band module board and swap in the 2-band in its place to >>>> operate the 2 bands on the 2-band option board. >>>> >>>> Does any of this make sense? >>>> >>>> I would appreciate it if someone would confirm the way this works. My >>>> original plan was to get the 2-band K1 and get the 2-band option later >>>> but if this requires swapping boards I would likely get the 4-band >>>> option to begin with (maybe). >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> 73, phil, K7PEH >>>> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5145 - Release Date: 07/21/12 > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
