KX1 - some improvements ?
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Hello, Some dreams on improvements for the KX1 for back packing/mountain topping. The case edges could use a ruggedized plastic surface. I find myself often operating above the tree line on granite blocks and rarely a flat surface. The case edges are getting nicked. Anyone make a plastic case that adds scratch resistance to the rig ? Big changes: Move the tuning knob toward the top edge so that ones thumb could easily tune the rig while holding the case. Put the buttons on top on the side opposite the tuning knob so one can punch the buttons with fingers of same hand holding the rig. This allows single hand operation. Offer an LCD display, hard to read the LED in direct sunlight on some random mountain peak with no shade. Add screw terminals for the antenna, one less BNC bit I need to carry up the hill. A case that was more like a pistol grip would be really sweet for mountain topping when your body is crammed into a granite crack and the fishing pole antenna is wedged nearby in a howling blow. Brian n6iz _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Paul,
I suppose your right ! I took the kx1 apart tonight and was considering repackaging it myself. It could use a bit more room inside for a few more batteries as well. How about KX1-hA (high altitude). Above 11K ft I tend to reduce my judgement so simplification is important. Examples, I kept pushing the tuning knob expecting it to read MHz, my code speed dropped, and I sat there on a chunk of granite playing with the KX1 attached to a 20' lighting rod as clouds formed overhead. Brian n6iz Paul Gates wrote: >Brian, You just are never satisfied are you??? LOL! If I am away from home >with my KX1 I am usually in a park with a picnic table or at least a nice >wooden bench! So I guess with all your improvements?? really?? You will call >it the KX2!! >Paul Gates >K1 #0231 >KX1 #1186 >XG1 >[hidden email] > > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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You should think about supplemental oxygen. You should be OK up to 12,000 ft
or so. If you're experiencing symptoms of hypoxia at altitudes less than that, some extra 02 would be a good idea. Craig NZ0R K1 #1966 K2 #4941 -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of brianboschma Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 10:53 PM To: Paul Gates; [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 - some improvements ? Paul, I suppose your right ! I took the kx1 apart tonight and was considering repackaging it myself. It could use a bit more room inside for a few more batteries as well. How about KX1-hA (high altitude). Above 11K ft I tend to reduce my judgement so simplification is important. Examples, I kept pushing the tuning knob expecting it to read MHz, my code speed dropped, and I sat there on a chunk of granite playing with the KX1 attached to a 20' lighting rod as clouds formed overhead. Brian n6iz Paul Gates wrote: >Brian, You just are never satisfied are you??? LOL! If I am away from home >with my KX1 I am usually in a park with a picnic table or at least a nice >wooden bench! So I guess with all your improvements?? really?? You will call >it the KX2!! >Paul Gates >K1 #0231 >KX1 #1186 >XG1 >[hidden email] > > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Hi Craig,
Yet another item to cart up the hill ? Actually after resting for a bit most functions return. I recently did a ride at high altitude and started getting tunnel vision. You don' t even notice the lack of oxygen until it hits hard. Brian Craig Rairdin wrote: >You should think about supplemental oxygen. You should be OK up to 12,000 ft >or so. If you're experiencing symptoms of hypoxia at altitudes less than >that, some extra 02 would be a good idea. > >Craig >NZ0R >K1 #1966 >K2 #4941 > >-----Original Message----- >From: [hidden email] >[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of brianboschma >Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 10:53 PM >To: Paul Gates; [hidden email] >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 - some improvements ? > > >Paul, > >I suppose your right ! > >I took the kx1 apart tonight and was considering repackaging it myself. >It could use a bit more room inside for a few more batteries as well. > >How about KX1-hA (high altitude). Above 11K ft I tend to reduce my >judgement so simplification is important. Examples, I kept pushing the >tuning knob expecting it to read MHz, my code speed dropped, and I sat >there on a chunk of granite playing with the KX1 attached to a 20' >lighting rod as clouds formed overhead. > >Brian >n6iz > > >Paul Gates wrote: > > > >>Brian, You just are never satisfied are you??? LOL! If I am away from home >>with my KX1 I am usually in a park with a picnic table or at least a nice >>wooden bench! So I guess with all your improvements?? really?? You will >> >> >call > > >>it the KX2!! >>Paul Gates >>K1 #0231 >>KX1 #1186 >>XG1 >>[hidden email] >> >> >> >> >> > >_______________________________________________ >Elecraft mailing list >Post to: [hidden email] >You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > >_______________________________________________ >Elecraft mailing list >Post to: [hidden email] >You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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