Hi Pete, The K4/0 team is independent of the KH1 team. Both are happening in parallel.
We still have supply chain issues with parts for the K4 HDR module, though progress is still being made on that front. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Oct 20, 2023, at 1:21 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR <pete.n...@gmail.com> wrote: > > But when will the K4HD and the K40 be released? I would think the market for > either of those would warrant some priority > > 73, Pete N4ZR > > On 10/20/2023 4:07 PM, Dave wrote: >> >> Nice! >> >> >>> On Oct 20, 2023 at 12:37 PM, <Wayne Burdick (mailto:n...@elecraft.com)> >>> wrote: >>> We're pleased to announce the new Elecraft KH1 -- a fully >>> integrated, hand-held station for those who combine outdoor adventure with >>> amateur radio. The KH1 was designed from the ground up with instant >>> deployment in mind. It includes: - an entirely new form-factor optimized >>> for HT-style CW operation (as well as table-top), with both knobs and key >>> at the bottom - a built-in whip antenna matching network and clip-on whip >>> that gets you on the air in seconds - internal ATU that works with both the >>> whip and BNC-connected antennas, including random-length wires - 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 - plug-in keyer paddle that flips over for >>> safe storage - scanning/mini-pan feature for hands-free signal search on >>> quiet bands - 2.6 Ah Li-ion battery pack and zero-RFI internal battery >>> charger that works with any 12-14 volt source, >> includi >> ng small solar panels 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. 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. 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 attach ed >> whip, wh >> ile walking several miles.) For full details, please visit our KH1 web >> page:https://elecraft.com/products/kh1-transceiver 73, Wayne, N6KR Eric, >> WA6HHQ ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 Message delivered tod...@ad6a.com >>> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 >> Message delivered topete.n...@gmail.com > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > Message delivered to n...@elecraft.com ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
