KX-1 vs K1 Side-tone

[Keith.R.Williams]

I am trying to decide on my next kit purchase, either KX1 or K1.  I read reviews on the KX-1 indicating the side-tone is a square wave, which I am not keen on; is the K1 side-tone the same? I really would like a good sine wave if possible.

Keith Williams GW4OKT

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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Kieth,

The KX1 sidetone is generated by an MCU output and is sent through an RC
filter to smooth it, so the result is more sine wave-like than a square
wave (but it is not perfect).
The K1 uses a DAC output for the sidetone, so it should be more like a
real sinewave.

73,
Don W3FPR

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>
> I am trying to decide on my next kit purchase, either KX1 or K1.  I
> read reviews on the KX-1 indicating the side-tone is a square wave,
> which I am not keen on; is the K1 side-tone the same? I really would
> like a good sine wave if possible.
>
>
> Keith Williams GW4OKT
>
>

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[Keith.R.Williams]

Thanks Don, that just about seals it for me then  - K1 (fully loaded) for Christmas!

73

Keith GW4OKT


-----Original Message-----
From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: 07 October 2008 10:37
To: Williams, Keith R SEIC-AL
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 vs K1 Side-tone


Kieth,

The KX1 sidetone is generated by an MCU output and is sent through an RC
filter to smooth it, so the result is more sine wave-like than a square
wave (but it is not perfect).
The K1 uses a DAC output for the sidetone, so it should be more like a
real sinewave.

73,
Don W3FPR

[hidden email] wrote:

>
> I am trying to decide on my next kit purchase, either KX1 or K1.  I
> read reviews on the KX-1 indicating the side-tone is a square wave,
> which I am not keen on; is the K1 side-tone the same? I really would
> like a good sine wave if possible.
>
>
> Keith Williams GW4OKT
>
>

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[w5tvw]

Keith,
Don't forget the LCD illumination "mod".  That is essential for dimly lit
rooms or outside at night portable operation!

You will have a lot of fun with the K1.  Great little rig.

73,

Sandy W5TVW

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Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KX-1 vs K1 Side-tone


Thanks Don, that just about seals it for me then  - K1 (fully loaded) for
Christmas!

73

Keith GW4OKT


-----Original Message-----
From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: 07 October 2008 10:37
To: Williams, Keith R SEIC-AL
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 vs K1 Side-tone


Kieth,

The KX1 sidetone is generated by an MCU output and is sent through an RC
filter to smooth it, so the result is more sine wave-like than a square
wave (but it is not perfect).
The K1 uses a DAC output for the sidetone, so it should be more like a
real sinewave.

73,
Don W3FPR

[hidden email] wrote:

>
> I am trying to decide on my next kit purchase, either KX1 or K1.  I
> read reviews on the KX-1 indicating the side-tone is a square wave,
> which I am not keen on; is the K1 side-tone the same? I really would
> like a good sine wave if possible.
>
>
> Keith Williams GW4OKT
>
>

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