Re: [Elecraft] (KX1) - Question of Power Modification Timing

2016-12-18 Thread stan levandowski
Don thank you for this rapid and complete answer.  I'm printing this email out to include with the KX1 documentation. I'll always be using either the internal AA cells or a dedicated 12VDC wall wart so I think I'll just install the mod now and avoid de-soldering.    73 and Seasons' greetings,

Re: [Elecraft] (KX1) - Question of Power Modification Timing

2016-12-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
Stan, The information in the Power Mod instructions is correct. SOME KX1s have lower power output than others due to component tolerances. Ni some cases, this becomes more of a problem with the KXB3080 installation. I would not arbitrarily install those resistors. Install the KXB3080

[Elecraft] (KX1) - Question of Power Modification Timing

2016-12-18 Thread stan levandowski
I'm building my second fully optioned KX1.  I built one a few years ago with no problem and it was great. I sold it when I bought a KX3.   I missed it so much I just bought myself another one.  But I could use some advice because something doesn't make sense to me. I opened the 30/80 meter