Elecraft kx1 atu manual

Most of the text in the application is taken from the k2 owners manual. Online manuals, frequently asked questions faq, and our very active user group email list make building. But if you are using an lnr mtr3 or an elecraft k1 kx1 then you have the perfect power supply. I got the elecraft paddle, 30m kit, and atu also, the manual suggests getting used to the basic rig before installing the additional stuff, and i agree. With 100 qsos in the log, i think im ready to let the cat loose. With internal battery, internal automatic antenna tuner, logbook lamp, and plugin keyer paddle. Without the atu installed, the kx1 displays only a qualitative power output indication see page 64.

Elecraft t1 q r p e r q r p e r qrp radios, product. Or put together your own kline with the k3 transceiver, p3 panadapter, and kpa500 solidsate amplifier. With internal battery, internal automatic antenna tuner, logbook lamp, and plugin keyer paddle, it offers a high level of integration. Is it true that the venus sw3b is a clone with modifications of the old kx1.

I wanted a small rig, qrp power, swr indicator, keyer, digital frequency read out, and to be able to operate cw on my favorite bands of 40 and 20 meters. Welcome to the new home of the elecraft kx series group. Ultraportable 1606 meter, allmode transceiver 55 pages. My kx1 has the 8030 addon and the atu features and took me all together about 17 hours during the course of two weekends. Assembly and test are completed in phases to simplify. The kx1 now permanently lives in my car so i know i always have a complete radio kit for impromptu field activations. If its true i should have discovered the kx1 sooner because the concept of this radio is appealing. This video is about elecraft t1 building and testing. My elecraft kx1 fits nicely inside the pelican 1060 case. The newer acrobat free reader may be more compatible.

Mfj atu pc board for elecraft k3 rigmfj950k3 is a super clone of the kat3 optional tuning board for the superb elecraft k3 transceiver. Here is a demo of some of the elecraft kx1 features. My elecraft kx1 in the pelican 1060 case which fit it and its accessories perfectly. Most of the parts are fairly simple to match against the parts list in the manual.

The construction of the basic kx1 was straight forward and required less skill than k2. The kx1 owners manual has photographs of similar parts. Elecraft kx1 nice radio but rooms for improvement in the. Jan 15, 2012 i just ordered a kx1 kit and would like a copy of the cheat sheets. Kxb30, and kxat1 boards kxat1 atu rev b foot 2003 elecraft null refl 2 0 a 3. Title manual revision download size k4 manual introduction to the elecraft k4 rev b4 12420 7. Using three 18650 liion batteries you dont quite get 12volts. I tested the receiver on each band with a 1 microvolt signal from an elecraft xg3, and the signal was clearly audible on all bands. However, i do think it was illadvised to give the kx1 that designation. Elecraft has taken feedback from customers, made notes, and improved their products with time, and it shows in this little rig. K4 high performance direct sampling sdr manuals elecraft. Oct 25, 2020 the kx1 i owned in the past was a four bander 80403020m and i already double checked to make sure elecraft still had a few of their 8030 module kits available i do operate 80m in the field on occasion, but i really wanted the 8030 module to get full use of the expanded hf receiver range which allows me to zerobeat broadcast stations and. This no pointless dash convention i happen to like.

Check elecraft for latest versions of the manual and errata. Title manual revision download size k1 manual k1 owners manual rev j 03242015 5. Elecraft kx1 atu antenna tuner unit my current is 2003 rev b with mcu 1. View and download elecraft kx2 owners manual online. Title manual revision download size ax1 manual elecraft axline owners manual rev c3 212021 1. Kx1 quick reference single page reference to kx1 functions. Amateur radio station wd8rif elecraft kx1 william eric mcfadden. Options include an internal antenna tuner and detachable paddles that can. The elecraft t1 is the only automatic antenna tuner thats sized to match todays small qrp rigs. As usual feel free to post about any issues with any of the elecraft kx series rigs, or qrp operation in general.

While talking model terminology, lets not forget that theres no such elecraft animal as a k1, k2, or kx1. Kat1 manual, kat1 automatic antenna tuner manual, rev d 32217, 122 kb. With internal battery, internal automatic antenna tuner, logbook lamp, and plugin keyer pad. As usual feel free to post about any issues with any of the elecraft kx series rigs, or.

Unlike most transceivers, the kx1 s controls are located on the top. The kx1 atu kit comes packaged in a variety of bags containing all the. The kx1 has a built in atu, but its not as robust and versatile as the t1 or the internal atus in the kx2 or kx3. Additionally, everything i need fits inside a pelican 1060 case. Oh, and i can also operate the kx1 with gloves on in belowzero conditions. The kx1 manual recommends a length of 24 to 28 for 20, 30, and 40m. We have 1 elecraft kx1 manual available for free pdf download. My kx1 was beautifully built by drew mcdaniel, w8mhv. How to use elecraft kx1 qrp transceiver a quick start guide. The kx1 atu kit comes packaged in a variety of bags containing all the components and wire necessary. Kudos to the elecraft staff, namely madelyn, scott, christina, and gary. Transceiver elecraft kx2 setup manual 8 pages transceiver elecraft kx1 owners manual. Title manual revision download size t1 atu owners manual t1 automatic antenna tuner owners manual rev b 1162018 1.

View and download elecraft kx1 owners manual online. Ax1 whip antenna theory of operation by wayne burdick, n6kr. The kxat1 internal automatic antenna tuner is optimized for use with randomlength wire antennas with one or more counterpoise wires. I have been in touch with wayne and he is on board with the move and will be serving up his wit and knowledge here as he did in the yahoo group. Having acquired a beautiful kx1 from a very kind and patient member of this list, i am ready to test it out and get it ready for travel. Page 74 lecraft appendix a kx1 parts list many parts are staticsensitive, including parts premounted on the circuit board. The kxb3080 adds 30 and 80meter capability to the elecraft kx1 transceiver. Elecraft kx1 owners manual pdf download manualslib. Elecraft kxb308030 and 80 meter adapter assembly and.

Elecraft ax1 antenna compact telescoping whip resonant 20m. Allows use of a single randomlength wire antenna on all bands kxpd1 keyer paddle. Despite its compact size and many builtin accessories, the kx1 is easy to build. Page 1 the kxat1 internal automatic antenna tuner atu allows randomlength, endfed wire antennas to be connected directly to the elecraft kx1 transceiver and used on one or more bands. The elecraft kx1, k1, k2 and k2100 amateur radio kits capture the excitement of building and operating your own fullfeatured hf radio. Title manual revision download size kx1 manual kx1 assembly and operations. It can be also be used with most coaxfed antennas, or with balanced feedlines via a balun. Built the kx1, paddles, 30m board, and atu last week. My comments will be most useful to people thinking about buying one. Pocketsized, 8010 m ssbcwdata transceiver 75 pages. View and download elecraft kx3 owners manual online. Fantastic rig,with atu and 20m, 30m and 40m cw, is my first elecraft experience and was funny.

Title manual revision download size kat500 owners manual kat500 owners manual rev d1 83019 4. Elecraft kx3 owners manual pdf download manualslib. The elecraft kx1 is a compact, multiband cw transceiver optimized for. Elecraft kx1 radio transceiver for sale online ebay. Back to elecraft next hf and more last modified 20061204 elecraft kx1. Transmitter output according to an elecraft w2 wattmeter with bird dummy load and kx1 atu in bypass mode cal, 80m,3. Elecraft t1 atu building and testing with ft817nd i.

Your kx1 has now been tested for both transmit and receive on 20 and 40 meters. Please see our price list or website for current pricing kxat1 internal automatic antenna tuner atu. The elecraft kx1 is a compact, multiband cw transceiver optimized for backpacking and travel use. From the manual revision e, may 21, 2010 the elecraft kx1 is a compact, multiband cw transceiver optimized for backpacking and travel use. They were of tremendous assistance during the shipping process and technical help. Fortunately, i remembered i had the elecraft kx1 field kit. Most of the parts are fairly simple to match against the parts list i. This may be the worlds smallest highperformance, standalone atu. Elecraft kx1 cheat sheets by ve3hls update i would love a copy of the cheat sheets too. This kx1 comes with the kxb3080 3080 module and kxat1 atu module.

Mfj950k3 is a direct plugin pc board for the elecraft k3 10 watt or 100 watt model. Document and manual download page these sections are formatted as pdf files. The first step very important is to do a complete inventory checking the kit contents against the parts list contained in the user manual. Match the antenna to the transceiver using an atu or with manual length adjustments as described below. Elecraft k3s manuals manuals and user guides for elecraft k3s. Page 32 of the kx1 manual, c46c49, c54 should be soldered at the top.

We have 7 elecraft k3s manuals available for free pdf download. Summary of contents for elecraft kxat1 page 1 the kxat1 internal automatic antenna tuner atu allows randomlength, endfed wire antennas to be connected directly to the elecraft kx1 transceiver and used on one or more bands. Assembly manual, kit assembly and instruction manual, owners manual, programmers reference manual, installation instructions manual. Elecraft kx2gndplug, with the quickrelease ground jack on the left side panel. Title manual revision download size kx1 manual kx1 assembly and operations manual with schematics rev e 5212010 2. Elecraft t1 miniature atu for all lowpower transceivers. The kxat1 internal automatic antenna tuner atu allows randomlength, endfed wire antennas to be connected directly to the elecraft kx1 transceiver and used on one or more bands. Page 73 refer to kfl14 manual for 4band filter board parts list note. If you step will typically provide good performance on 4010 m. This video shows my elecraft t1 atu kit, building and testing. This automatic antenna tuner pc board features an lmatch design and can mat. Kx1 manual kx1 assembly and operations manual with schematics.

The basic unit consists of a single printed circuit board, with no surface mount components to install the three surface mount parts used are preinstalled. Elecraft t1 atu building and testing with ft817nd i youtube. Elecraft kxat1 automatic antenna tuner assembly and operating. The kx1 itself is an allinone unitnothing external to attach, unless i want to. Ultraportable cw transceiver 96 pages transceiver elecraft kx3 owners manual. In my first weeks running 3w out and a 3elm th3jr in 20 worked k1,it9,g,ha,f, dl and all qso with good reports, and the condx in propagation are not so good. The elecraft kx2 is clearly a product of iterative agility. Elecraft kxat1automatic antenna tuner assembly and. Normally used with ear buds, i have it hooked into an external audio amp for this demo. Although the kx1 allows you to select either a or b modes, i dont notice an iota of difference. During normal keying, it provides an accurate indication of power output 1 bar per 0.

Theres even room to fit an external whiterock paddle. Elecraft kx1 rehab bill, dale gave a good answer, but did not include how to. Internal atu internal battery plugin paddle dds vfo 3digit display logbook lamp an hf rig you really can take anywhere. An option for the kx2 is to use a minibanana plug, e. Elecraft kxat1 assembly and operating instructions manual pdf. I remember when elecraft cofounder wayne showed me the kx1 many, many years ago at the dayton hamvention. I wanted to hold off until id made a qso or three, but cant resist, this is a great rig and i wanted to write about it. From the manual revision e, may 21, 2010 the elecraft kx1 is a compact, multi band cw transceiver optimized for backpacking and travel use. Title manual revision download size k1 manual k1 owners manual rev j. Misc foot, selfadhesive spacer between atubottom cover 1 e700024 parts placement drawings parts placement drawings for both sides of the kxat1 pc board can be found in appendix f of the kx1 manual. Elecraft kx2 owners manual pdf download manualslib. After looking at a couple options, i decided on the elecraft model kx1 portable. Elecraft kx1 audible cw feedback hamradioandvision.