now up to 4 bands (80, 40, 30 & 20 m) with our kxb3080 option!
an hf rig you really can take anywhere!
the elecraft kx1 is a backpacker's dream: an ultra-light, multi-band cw station with internal battery and automatic antenna tuner. but it's also the perfect rig for shorter hikes, emergency use, and just plain fun. the top-mounted controls and plug-in paddle are ideal for beach chair, picnic table, or trail-side operation. you can use the kx1 standing up, or even while relaxing in bed. (tired of your paperback? turn on the logbook lamp and work some night-time dx!)
the 4-band kx1 — with internal automatic antenna tuner, internal batteries, and clip-on keyer paddle — represents a new level of integration in qrp transceivers. the enclosure measures just 1.2 x 3 x 5.3 inches (3 x 7.5 x 13 cm), and the transceiver weighs just 9 ounces (11 ounces with both the optional atu and keyer paddle installed).
kxb3080 installation service
many of you know don wilhelm, w3fpr. even if you don't know him personally, you may have benefited from one of his many postings to our reflector. don's an expert on our product line, and we consider him an honorary (if not official) member of the elecraft support staff.
with this in mind, we've asked don to specialize in the kx1, and the new kxb3080 option in particular. the 4-band kx1's high level of integration can be challenging for some builders.
don will install a kxb3080 kit for $39, plus $10 to cover the cost of pre-wound toroids, and $16 for insured return shipping. if you're interested in this or other kx1-related work, please contact him at w3fpr(at)earthlink.net. all arrangements should be made with don, directly, rather than through elecraft.
while don comes highly recommended, there are many other qualified builders for hire listed on our web site. see:
http://www.elecraft.com/k2_builders.htm again, please send all questions or inquiries regarding the above offer to don.
