Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1?

2006-06-22 Thread Donnie Garrett
I use my K1 more than my K2. The K1 is my overall favorite small QRP rig. Don/ WA9TGT On 6/22/06, Lloyd Lachow <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Mike N2HTT wrote: "The K1 is my all-time favorite radio, ever." I felt the same way! Then I buiult my K2. LL/K3ESE ps: re: K1 v. KX1 - you need bot

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1?

2006-06-22 Thread Sandy W5TVW
me day in the future, I'd like to build the K2, probably the QRP version. 73, Sandy W5TVW - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 8:28 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? | I have a K1 (bought someone

RE: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1?

2006-06-22 Thread Lloyd Lachow
Mike N2HTT wrote: "The K1 is my all-time favorite radio, ever." I felt the same way! Then I buiult my K2. LL/K3ESE ps: re: K1 v. KX1 - you need both. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

RE: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1?

2006-06-21 Thread Bill Johnson
Now you guys are convincing me I should get a K1, too! Heck I don't even have enough time to operate, but it sure is fun to build! Bill K9YEQ K2-35 & 5279; KX1-35/3080 ___ Jim wrote: >Have been thinking about getting my feet wet with building either >a K1

RE: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1?

2006-06-21 Thread Bill Johnson
; 5279; KX1-35/3080 ___ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 8:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? I have a

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1?

2006-06-21 Thread Mike Morrow
Jim wrote: >Have been thinking about getting my feet wet with building either >a K1 or KX1. ... I can work with either one but would prefer the >one with best performance. As far as RF performance only goes, the K1 is clearly superior. (1) The K1 uses an LC VFO that is cleaner than the direct

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1?

2006-06-21 Thread n2htt
I have a K1 (bought someone else's) and a KX1 (built it, added KXB3080 this spring). I won't part with either, they do different stuff. The K1 is my all-time favorite radio, ever. Before I had Elecraft rigs, I had a Wilderness Sierra that I built -- that was my favorite before my K1. The K1 r

RE: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1?

2006-06-21 Thread Mike WA8BXN
KX1 has a synthesizer that does not drift, K1 has free running VFO. Its really a toss up as to which rig overall is better. 73/72 - Mike WA8BXN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

RE: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1?

2006-06-21 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Jim, K2HN, asked: Have been thinking about getting my feet wet with building either a K1 or KX1. I see most posts seem to refer to the KX1. Aside from size and portability is there any difference in performance in the two? I can work with either one but would prefer the one with best performance

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1?

2006-06-21 Thread ron
simple answer: K1 It goes everywhere, tunes to my portable antenna or wire, I always make contacts with it, built-in batts and auto tuner, everybody I know who owns one sez it's their favorite radio, And, the number one reason: I have fun with it! (The auto tuner on KX1 is not as robust as

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1?

2006-06-21 Thread David Toepfer
Just my opinion, not looking for an argument (when I asked this question, it was the many opinions that helped me decide mrore than the arguments over who is more right): I chose just the KX1 because I wanted an easily portable transciever. While the K1 is that too, I liked the more all-in-one-ne

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1?

2006-06-21 Thread Brian Murrey
I built the K1 first...used it a couple years, sold it, bought a already built KX1. Both are fantastic rigs. I miss my K1 and the 5w output though. I think this fall I will buy another K1 and build it. I will keep the KX1 for a long time, it fits in my shirt pocket...best camping rig I have eve

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1?

2006-06-21 Thread John Young
The true correct answer is - both. I have both and find each has it's place. 73 John WA8KNE Jim Murray wrote: Hello all, Have been thinking about getting my feet wet with building either a K1 or KX1. I see most posts seem to refer to the KX1. Aside from size and portability is there any

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1 ??? That is the question.

2005-09-26 Thread David Toepfer
Based on replies I got recently, and what I have heard for a while, it seems pretty easy. If you want something really easy to grab and go, especially light camping and pedestrian mobile, go KX1. If you want something for easy mobile, camping with some extra weight and room, and for hotel duty, g

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Backpacking Analysis

2005-08-02 Thread W0rw
The KX1 is better for Pedestrian Mobile operation. Why not operate while you hike ? Paul w0rw ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Looking mainly at receiver

2005-08-02 Thread Jeremy Cowgar
Mike Morrow wrote: ... the KX1 wins handsdown for backpacking... Strange! Before the KX1 came out, the K1 was generally acknowledged as the best multi-band backpacking rig available. It is no less suitable for that task today. When you go out and spend $200.00 on a 1 person tent that

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Looking mainly at receiver

2005-08-02 Thread Andrew Moore
> Strange! Before the KX1 came out, the K1 was generally acknowledged as > the best multi-band backpacking rig available. It is no less suitable for > that > task today. There's nothing strange about a product evolving to improve in some ways while the old one remains suitable to task. Those

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Looking mainly at receiver

2005-08-01 Thread Mike Morrow
It was reported: > ... the KX1 wins handsdown for backpacking... Strange! Before the KX1 came out, the K1 was generally acknowledged as the best multi-band backpacking rig available. It is no less suitable for that task today. If one is happy with the limited number of bands covered by the KX1

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Looking mainly at receiver

2005-08-01 Thread Jeremy Cowgar
Thanks to so all those (many, many) who have responded. Got a lot of positive feedback on both. I purchased a KX1 today. Thanks! Jeremy KB8LFA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. S

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Looking mainly at receiver

2005-08-01 Thread Bruce Grubbs
I've owned both a K1 and KX1 and I find the receiver performance to be about the same. For backpacking, the KX1 wins hands down. 72, Bruce N7CEE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Su

RE: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Looking mainly at receiver

2005-08-01 Thread EricJ
riginal Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 9:59 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Looking mainly at receiver "(3-5 day backpacking trips)" If it were me, I'd take

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Looking mainly at receiver

2005-08-01 Thread Mike Morrow
Jeremy wrote: >I know the KX1 is more portable but I am wondering specifically >about the receiver performance between the two. If properly built, the K1 has a somewhat better receiver than the KX1 in most areas. The advantages of the K1 receiver over that of the KX1 are: (1) Bands of operation

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Looking mainly at receiver

2005-08-01 Thread Fred Jensen
On Mon, 01 Aug 2005 10:13:13 -0400 Jeremy Cowgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am looking for a backpack rig (3-5 day backpacking trips). I know the KX1 is more portable but I am wondering specifically about the receiver performance between the two. Also in regards to the K2. I know the K2 is

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Looking mainly at receiver

2005-08-01 Thread mvamis
"(3-5 day backpacking trips)" If it were me, I'd take the KX1. Smaller, lighter, perfect for a 3-5 day backpack trip. But then, that's just my .02c Matt - K7OE On Mon, 01 Aug 2005 10:13:13 -0400 Jeremy Cowgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am looking for a backpack rig (3-5 day backpacking t

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Looking mainly at receiver

2005-08-01 Thread Jeremy Cowgar
David F. Reed wrote: Jeremy, I own a K2 and a KX1, and have some opinions; but I think there is no hard and fast answer. The K2 is superb; its receiver is about as good as my Icom IC-7800; no joke. Yes there are a few conditions in which I prefer the Icom, but to me, that is an amazing fe

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1? Looking mainly at receiver

2005-08-01 Thread David F. Reed
Jeremy, I own a K2 and a KX1, and have some opinions; but I think there is no hard and fast answer. The K2 is superb; its receiver is about as good as my Icom IC-7800; no joke. Yes there are a few conditions in which I prefer the Icom, but to me, that is an amazing feat given the price diff