> Why don't you just build a K1 instead? > I have a Sierra here with all 9 band modules. It is a fine rig, although > it needed various add-ons (DL-QRP-PA, KC2 Keyer/Counter) to make it nice > to use. > If I was starting again, I would get a K1 > 73, Dave G3VGR > K2 #4783 ===========================================
I have built both the K1 and Sierra kits. Advantages of Sierra are all 9 bands and ease of operation. No manual needed for this non digital radio. These are the radios I prefer to operate. No thinking necessary. And you ger a real RF gain control. It is actually an RF cut control but it does control the imput to the IF filter, unlike most modern radios. I think all other advantages go to the K1. Over twice the power. Many Sierra owners do mods to increase the power, with more or less sucess. Increasing the voltage to max is the easiest. The K1 has optional internal tuner. The tuning rate is far better. At least twice as good. And tuning is smoother. And with my kits, the K1 has been more stable. The conversion schemes for both are similar so I don't think there should be much preformance difference. If you build the Sierra, there are over 80 toroids to wind if all bands are included. If the Sierra had the K1 VFO and 5 watts out, I probably would prefer it to the K1, for home use, but it doesn't so I sold mine and kept the K1. Rick Dettinger K7MW _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
