Backpacking a K1?

[Gio]

Good Day All,

Being new to the QRP universe, I was wondering how backpackable a K1
is and if anyone does it. Tnx.

73

~John KK4BOB

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John Flynn
Tallahassee, Florida
USA
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[wayne burdick]

Hi John,

The K1 has very low current drain (on the order of 50 mA on receive),  
which may allow you to use a small battery pack. The KBT1 internal  
battery is good for something like 7 watts output.

There's also an internal ATU option (KAT1), which has decent range, so  
you can leave your coax at home and just toss a wire into a tree.

The KX1 is a bit smaller, a bit lower in power output and ATU range,  
but has an attached keyer paddle option for really lightweight and  
convenient operation.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Jun 20, 2011, at 1:05 PM, John Flynn wrote:

> Good Day All,
>
> Being new to the QRP universe, I was wondering how backpackable a K1
> is and if anyone does it. Tnx.
>
> 73
>
> ~John KK4BOB
>
> --
> John Flynn
> Tallahassee, Florida
> USA
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