Posted by
Mike WA8BXN on
Apr 16, 2011; 2:16am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KX1-30-80-meter-option-tp6278148p6278165.html
Barry -
As I recall its a fairly small board to assemble and install. But everyone
builds things at different rates. I would guess one evening to build and one
evening to install might do it. But I question how it relates to Dayton.
Assuming you have the basic kit with no options, I would think that adding
the tuner might be a better choice so you can use whatever wire you can get
up/out for an antenna to use on 40 or 20. Those are probably the top two
bands to pick for portable operation. 80 meters really requires more wire
for a decent antenna. 30 meters can be a good alternative band during
contests. So the 80/30 module can be a good addition but I would really want
the tuner first.
73 - Mike WA8BXN
-------Original Message-------
From: K8QI
Date: 4/15/2011 9:59:13 PM
To:
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Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 30-80 meter option
Last week I finished my KX1 s/n 2520 basic kit. I've spent the week
Learning the operation of the great little rig, 23 states and 3 countries
(one was Yemen in a pile up.) I took it to "Show and Tell" at the local
Ham Club Meeting. Glading accepting all the oh's and ah's. Now I'm
Itching to build the 30/80 meter module. Again, thanks to all who give me
Suggestions on building the kit. I plan on taking the KX1 with me when I
Travel to the Dayton Hamvention and give it a true Portable Operation test.
My question is - what is the average time it takes to build and install the
30/80 meter module? I want to make sure I'm allowing enough time to
Complete it before I leave for Dayton.
Thanks and 73
Barry K8QI
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