I like the W1, and it works just fine here. Do not have it in any kind of enclosure. It is mounted on the rear of my operating desk such that it is at the correct angle for a good view of the display LEDs. This is accomplished with a couple pieces of clear packaging tape around the input and output coax connections. I power it from the external 12V line from my K3 so that it powers up with the K3.
One hint that VASTLY improves the usability. When you build it, replace the first 6 LEDs on the row of SWR indicators with different colors. I use green LEDs for 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3; yellow LEDs for 1.5 and 1.7; and an orange LED for 2.0. This way you can instantly see the status of your SWR at a distance without needing to read the very fine print on the PCB. With all red LEDs as supplied by Elecraft the display isn't very user-friendly. The replacement LEDs are readily and inexpensively available from Mouser or other vendors. ... Craig AC0DS _______________________________________________ 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