RE: [elecraft] K1 vs. KX1...
Yes, a very difficult decision. I'm also pondering this. One factor that might be a consideration is the sunspot cycle - we are coming out of it! So 15 or 17 could be very useful portable bands in the not too distant future. They are doable with the K1 but not the KX1. As far as the antenna tuner issue is concerned, for $135 you can get a T-1 kit. This has a wider range than the internal tuner in either the K1 or KX1. True, it isn't internal, but it is small, light and manageable and works very well. I use one with my K2 when wanting a tuner at the antenna. Have fun with your decision! 73 ... 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
[Elecraft] K1 vs KX1 Dilemma Thanks for the responses
I want to thank all who responded to my request. I have decided that if I WAS to buya new kit it would be the KX1; however, I decided on spending the money on a better antenna. Currently the only antenna I have is a windom tangled up in my attic. Ron ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K1 vs KX1 Dilemma Just doit..
I ordered the 2-Band 40M &80M for my K1, plus a noise filter. I'm going to look at it and make a decision on whether I can build it. If I do and succeed I'm going to get a KX1. Gettin to old to keep puttin of these BIG decisons :-) Bob - Original Message - From: "Stephanie Maks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft" <> Sent: Friday, November 24, 2006 11:37 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 vs KX1 Dilemma Darn it, now I wanna build a KX-1. I've been thinking about it on and off for a few months but haven't been able to really decide for sure... My comment is that I will keep both for now but really like the KX1 better because of it's great receiver that has the RF Gain Control, the continuously variable filter from 0.5 up to 2.0 Khz band width, the easy to use tuning steps selectable for 10Hz, 100Hz, and 1.0 Khz, Selectable modes for LSB, USB, Normal (cw), the large receive coverage outside of the ham bands, the night light, and for a few other reasons that don't come to mind right now. All these reasons though add up to making me start thinking about it even more. Time to start saving up for another Elecraft purchase... 73 de Stephanie va3uxb K2#5311 - K1#2132 ___ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.431 / Virus Database: 268.14.14/548 - Release Date: 11/23/2006 3:22 PM ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K1 vs KX1 Dilemma
Darn it, now I wanna build a KX-1. I've been thinking about it on and off for a few months but haven't been able to really decide for sure... My comment is that I will keep both for now but really like the KX1 better because of it's great receiver that has the RF Gain Control, the continuously variable filter from 0.5 up to 2.0 Khz band width, the easy to use tuning steps selectable for 10Hz, 100Hz, and 1.0 Khz, Selectable modes for LSB, USB, Normal (cw), the large receive coverage outside of the ham bands, the night light, and for a few other reasons that don't come to mind right now. All these reasons though add up to making me start thinking about it even more. Time to start saving up for another Elecraft purchase... 73 de Stephanie va3uxb K2#5311 - K1#2132 ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K1 vs KX1 Dilemma
Ron, I have both the K1-2 and the KX1. The KX1 is working great with the autotuner and the plug in paddle. Have the 80/30 kit to build but it may have to wait awhile. My comment is that I will keep both for now but really like the KX1 better because of it's great receiver that has the RF Gain Control, the continuously variable filter from 0.5 up to 2.0 Khz band width, the easy to use tuning steps selectable for 10Hz, 100Hz, and 1.0 Khz, Selectable modes for LSB, USB, Normal (cw), the large receive coverage outside of the ham bands, the night light, and for a few other reasons that don't come to mind right now. Guess you could say I like the KX1 and may let the K1-2 go someday. Still they are both great radios. Let us know what you decide. 73 Bob WA4MQW --- Ron Pfeiffer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a K1-4 and love it. > > I decided I wanted 80 meters and now I can not > decide between > a K1-2 or a KX1 80/30? Abouit the same price. > > I won't go backpacking but I like the idea of 2 > different radios. > Also I likw the idea of 2 same radios for > maintenance??? > > > Help > > Ron > > > ___ > 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 > Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com ___ 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
[Elecraft] K1 vs KX1 Dilemma
I have a K1-4 and love it. I decided I wanted 80 meters and now I can not decide between a K1-2 or a KX1 80/30? Abouit the same price. I won't go backpacking but I like the idea of 2 different radios. Also I likw the idea of 2 same radios for maintenance??? Help Ron ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K1 vs KX1
I've said this as well. I have not been able to determine why, but I prefer copying CW on the K1 over the K2. I always choose the K1 for casual ragchewing. There is some quality to it that my ear seems to respond to. Also, many times I have been able to copy signals on the K1 that are in the mud on the K2. The reason being there was no "mud" on the K1! I have copied a 3B8 (everybody knows him...I can't remember his call) where it sounds like my antenna is disconnected on the K1, but he is there very weakly, but clear as a bell. On the K2, I can copy him, but it is not as easy. Again, I can't really quantify what my ear is perceiving. The K1 clearly deserves a place in the Elecraft lineup. Eric KE6US From: "Mike Morrow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'Elecraft Mail'" Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 vs KX1 Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 21:44:07 -0500 In short, I really like the K1. I like it better than the K2. But...if the K1 wasn't available, I'd definitely get a KX1 as my second choice. They are both fine rigs, so you really can't make that much of a mistake either way. ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K1 vs KX1
Dave wrote: >I am interested in your opinions on the differences between the K-1 and >KX-1 transceivers, beyond the band coverage issues; for example, which >has the better receiver? I built my K1 (#175) in November, 2000, for backpack portable use. If I were buying a rig today, now that the KX1 is available, I'd still go for the K1. The band coverage issue *is* important. From the start, I'll take a rig that covers 15m over one that does not...end of story. When open, 15m is the finest of QRP bands. With my K1, I can cover six HF CW bands with two "officially" available filter boards (160, 12, 10 meters aren't available from Elecraft). The K1 has a better IF filter (four-pole, bandwidth variable in three adjustable steps). The lack of the characteristic spurious output of a DDS local oscillator also improves overall receiver performance. The K1 has a decent internal speaker (if the KBT1 option isn't installed) with plenty of audio output. The K1 has a better transmitter with the best (lowest) spurious output of any Elecraft rig (including the K2). It can also be set for significantly higher power output than the KX1. The K1 has a much wider range auto antenna tuner. The K1 has a noise blanker option, though I've found it to be of limited effectiveness and wouldn't miss it if it were gone. The K1 VFO tuning is continuous rather than in the incremental steps of a DDS. The K1 has its controls on the front, where they should be. Top-mounted controls as "trail-friendly" is something of a left-coast idea, IMHO. It is harder to protect the controls on the KX1 in a backpack than it is on the K1. Why someone hasn't come up with a clamshell cover for the KX1 yet, I don't understand. I've used direct DDS rigs before (I have three DSW monoband rigs) and enjoy them, but I prefer a multiband rig to concentrate on ham CW band performance. If ham CW band performance is the most important criteria, then the K1 wins over the KX1 without question except on the issue of VFO stability. You just can't hardly beat a DDS for stability. Still, the KX1 is very frequency stable and small, and has that shortwave coverage with selectable sidebands. Plus, it's kind of cute. It stole the spotlight away from the K1, with some even reporting the KX1 (incorrectly) as an improvement upon or a replacement for the K1. In short, I really like the K1. I like it better than the K2. But...if the K1 wasn't available, I'd definitely get a KX1 as my second choice. They are both fine rigs, so you really can't make that much of a mistake either way. 73, Mike / KK5F ___ 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
