Rich:

The menu arrangement is somewhat different, in that there aren't nearly as 
many of them.
Also, the cw is actually what is on the screen.  Nearly full text.

In most cases, the builders for hire will build for free if you cannot 
build because of a disability.
Yes, the tuner is external, and the 100 watt amp can be done externally as 
well.

That's the way I'm going to do mine.  Then, if I want to go portable, its 
just unplug a couple of cables and go.
If you use the case top as your 100 watts, you must replace it with the 
original qrp top for portable work, as the internal battery fits in that top.

Hope this helps you out.

73
At 10:34 AM 6/2/2006 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi;
>I thought things were adding up to around 1,600.00.  Does the radio use the
>same menu arrangement that we see with other rigs and if so does the cw
>option give you a menu number or try and tell you what the function is?
>Also, I am certain I saw a list of folks who wanted to build the thing (for
>a price of course) but I have no idea where.  I'm not buying tomorrow but it
>sounds like something worth looking into.  I have no issues with kenwood but
>a change might be nice.  Sounds like the tuner is external and sits under
>the rig.  Is that the case?
>Rich
>
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Gary Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 7:02 PM
>Subject: Re: elcraft
>
>
>Rich:
>
>The kx1 is their newest rig.  It is a small rig, about 3 by 6 by 1.5
>inches.  It covers 80, 40, 30, and 20 meters with all options.
>Power out is up to 5 watts, depending on power source.
>It also includes general coverage receive from approximately 3 to 16 mhz,
>and includes an auto tuner, and adjustable crystal filter.
>
>It is cw only, and outputs all information from the screen in cw.
>
>Power is from 7 to 14 volts dc, with an optional internal battery holder
>for 6 double a cells.
>This is billed as a pedestrian / backpacker rig, and it is admirable for
>that.
>I plan to take it to field day this year, and give it a good workout.
>
>As for the k2, there are many options for it, including dsp, autotuner,
>internal 12 volt 2.9 ah jell cell, ssb, transverter interface, etc.
>If you get the k2, you will want the krc2 with accessibility option.
>This plugs into the optional serial port, and provides the cw output for
>controls and display.
>
>The receiver of the k2 is a single conversion design, and is not general
>coverage.  However, it does extend above and below the ham bands to a
>limited extent.
>It is very quiet, sensitive, and selective.
>
>For the full blown deal, including 100 watt amplifier, you are looking at
>15 or 16 hundred dollars, but remember this is a contest quality rig.
>
>If you have any other questions, please feel free to write.
>
>73
>At 11:52 AM 6/1/2006 -0400, you wrote:
>
> >Hi;
> >Forgive my ignorance but haven't begun to keep up with elcraft.  What is
> >the
> >story about their new radio?  Secondly do they have an option to buy the
> >thing assembled?  When I took a look a few months ago it seemed a bit
> >confusing to know exactly what one would want or need to get a full
> >featured
> >100 watt rig with dsp.  When adding up the price for options the figure did
> >seem to climb but I might have been adding things I didn't need to add.
> >Have they considered speech or is it cw only?
> >How menu driven are the radios?
> >Rich
> >
> >
> >
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Gary Lee
Ball State University
765-285-1310