While we wait for the new K3, i can say that I've worked many many hams
using Elecraft rigs and I have yet to run into one who was not absolutely
delighted with them. As much CW as I work, I'd love to have one myself.
Lou
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 2:01 PM
Subject: Re: Experiences with / Thoughts About the Elecraft KX1
> Hi;
> I'm still waiting to see how someone likes the new k3.
> Richard
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 11:10 AM
> Subject: Re: Experiences with / Thoughts About the Elecraft KX1
>
>
> I agree with Buddy on this one. In one word, great!!
>
> With the new 80/30 board, you have nearly general coverage recieve
> from 3.5 to 15 or 16 megahertz. all menu items are accessible with cw.
> The tuner is optimized for short random wires. I use about 25 to 30
> feet of wire strung on a fiberglass telescoping crappy pole, with
> about that much laid on the ground for a counterpoise. Works great
> on 40, 30, and 20 meters.
>
> Haven't got the 80/30 board built or installed yet, but expect good
> things from it.
> If you like portable qrp cw, you won't be disappointed in the kx1.
>
> At 7/11/2007, you wrote:
>
> >Hello fellow listers:
> >
> >On my recent beach vacation in Rehoboth, Delaware, I brought my Grundig
> >short-wave along, and the great propagation got me to thinking about how
> >cool it would be to do some QRP CW operation from that location, which
put
> >me in mind of investigating (or re-investigating) the Elecraft KX1. Its
> >definitely the type of rig I'm looking for; low power, very very
portable,
> >etc.
> >
> >So, simply put, does anyone on this list own one, or has anyone here
> >operated one? Any thoughts, impressions, etc.?
> >
> >John
> >KW4U
> >
> >
> >
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