Oh well, all good things eventually end. Kit building in the conventional
sense is probably a declining interest anyway. Having built both thru-hole
and SMT radios (ATS-3B), probably enjoy building about as much as operating.
Am thankful to have built a K1-4 (40/30/20/15) several years ago, also
two-band boards for 80/17 and 12/10.
People who like to build ought to get a K1-2, K2, or KX1 before they all
disappear due to parts availability issues.
Have never owned a KX1, but for me the K1 is pretty much the ultimate QRP
radio. 90% of my operation is on 20M, remainder mostly 40M, with solar
cycle 15M has been fun too but in another two years that will be over. 30M
has been used maybe twice. A 2-band radio would certainly fill my needs.
Changing band modules is a special pain for me because installed the onboard
tuner (which is rarely used) into my K1 . The extra boards have spent most
of their lives in the desk drawer.
I would think a K1-2 for 40 (or 30) and 20 would still be a very good choice
for anyone wanting a good performing full-featured QRP radio for home and/or
portable.
Curt KB5JO
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