Subject Re: Just a thought...

[w7aqk]

Norm and all,

I bring mine down off the shelf every so often (a 4 bander), but not as often as it deserves!  I still remember how much fun it was to build it, and how exciting it was when everything worked as predicted!!!  

The KX1 sort of lost momentum, partly due to subsequent alternatives, and partly due to lack of parts availability.  When I first built mine it was only a two bander with two different boards to make it a 4 bander.  Then they figured out how to get 4 bands on one board, and I upgraded.  I just wish that had been an option from the get-go!  Then, I guess, the 4 band board parts became problematic, and soon the K1 was not viewed as being as desirable as it once was.  Somewhere along the way the KX1 came along, and that bifurcated interest as well.  I have one of those too—in fact, I have at least one of almost everything except a K3S.  

The K1 is still a terrific radio.  Even after I replaced it with newer models, I found it to be a particularly good choice for QRP Field Day!  Now, though, it’s hard to justify opting for my K1 on Field Day when I have a KX2 and KX3 to choose from!  Sort of an embarrassment of riches I guess.  

Anyway, my plan is to someday present that K1 to some deserving, young, new ham who needs a radio to get started—just like I did when I first got started.  Of course, that means I have to identify someone truly interested in CW, but, well, that’s part of my definition of “deserving”!  Hi.  In the meantime Norm, keep the “Mojo” going!

Cheers!

Dave W7AQK


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From: Norm Lee <[hidden email]>

Reading through all the posts on this list, it just occurred to me - am I the last person on earth to be running a K1?
Norm vk5gi
McLaren Vale
South Australia



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[Bill Frantz]

Perhaps we need some contests where the weight of the entire
setup: radio, computer (if needed), power supply, antenna, and
antenna supports is part of the scoring. Extra points for
distance from and altitude above the trailhead. :-)

73 Bill AE6JV

On 11/15/18 at 7:19 AM, [hidden email] (dyarnes) wrote:

>The K1 is still a terrific radio.  Even after I replaced it
>with newer models, I found it to be a particularly good choice
>for QRP Field Day!  Now, though, it’s hard to justify opting
>for my K1 on Field Day when I have a KX2 and KX3 to choose
>from!  Sort of an embarrassment of riches I guess.

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How about extra bonus points based on age? :-)

> On Nov 15, 2018, at 3:48 PM, Bill Frantz <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Perhaps we need some contests where the weight of the entire setup: radio, computer (if needed), power supply, antenna, and antenna supports is part of the scoring. Extra points for distance from and altitude above the trailhead. :-)
>
> 73 Bill AE6JV
>
> On 11/15/18 at 7:19 AM, [hidden email] (dyarnes) wrote:
>
>> The K1 is still a terrific radio.  Even after I replaced it with newer models, I found it to be a particularly good choice for QRP Field Day!  Now, though, it’s hard to justify opting for my K1 on Field Day when I have a KX2 and KX3 to choose from!  Sort of an embarrassment of riches I guess.
>
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[k6dgw]

There is one ... the Spartan Sprint, first Monday of each month.  Two
entry classes:  SKINNY: #Q's/weight in lbs of everything between you and
the antenna connector.  Rig must be in a "trail-friendly" enclosure.
TUBBY: #Q's.  I used to use my KX1 until I sold it.  Occasionally get on
now as a Tubby.

73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW #142
Sparks NV DM09dn

On 11/15/2018 3:48 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
> Perhaps we need some contests where the weight of the entire setup:
> radio, computer (if needed), power supply, antenna, and antenna
> supports is part of the scoring. Extra points for distance from and
> altitude above the trailhead. :-)
>
> 73 Bill AE6JV

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[Dennis Moore]

You win.

73, Dennis NJ6G


On 11/15/2018 16:33, James Bennett via Elecraft wrote:
> How about extra bonus points based on age?:-)

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James Bennett via Elecraft writes:

> How about extra bonus points based on age? :-)

With that scoring scheme, some of us could win without making a QSO! :-(  I  
remember when an OT was someone in their 50s or had a 1x2 call.

72, Paul NA5N
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Hmmm. Age of the transceiver maybe? Newer equipment would have a weight and power supply advantage over the older transistorized or tube-type rigs!

73!
Jack, W6FB

> On Nov 15, 2018, at 5:15 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
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> James Bennett via Elecraft writes:
>
>> How about extra bonus points based on age? :-)
>
> With that scoring scheme, some of us could win without making a QSO! :-(  I remember when an OT was someone in their 50s or had a 1x2 call.
>
> 72, Paul NA5N
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Yes, quadruple bonus points for those under 20!

73,
Bob
K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR

On 11/15/2018 8:15 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
> James Bennett via Elecraft writes:
>
>> How about extra bonus points based on age? :-)
>
> With that scoring scheme, some of us could win without making a QSO! :-(  I
> remember when an OT was someone in their 50s or had a 1x2 call.
>
> 72, Paul NA5N
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[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

NO MORE CONTESTS........PLEASE!

73

Bob, K4TAX



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