The Elecraft K1 is a transceiver covering 3.5 / 7.0 / 10.1 / 14.0 / 18.05 / 21.0 MHz (2 or 4 selected bands per module) with an RF output of QRP (0-5 W). It features a 4-pole variable-bandwidth crystal filter and provides 1 watt (peak) audio output into an 8-ohm load. The K1 requires 8.5 to 15 V DC and has a current drain of 55 mA in receive mode and 700-900 mA in transmit mode. Dimensions are 60 × 130 × 180 mm.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 80m 40m 30m (WARC) 20m 17m (WARC) 15m
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- ?
- Memories
- None
Receiver
- RX-range
- 3.5 / 7.0 / 10.1 / 14.0 / 18.05 / 21.0 MHz
(2 or 4 selected bands per module) - Modulations
- CW
- Sensitivity
- 0.2 µV for 10 dB (S+N)/N
- Selectivity
- Approx. 200-800 Hz
- Filters
- 4-pole variable-bandwidth crystal filter
- Receiver system
- ?
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- 1 watt (peak) into 8-ohm load
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 3.5 / 7.0 / 10.1 / 14.0 / 18.05 / 21.0 MHz
(2 or 4 selected bands per module) - Modulations
- CW
- RF-output
- QRP (0-5 W)
Connections
- Antenna
- BNC
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 8.5 to 15 V DC
- Current drain RX
- 55 mA
- TX
- 700-900 mA
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 130 × 60 × 180 mm (5.12 × 2.36 × 7.09 in)
- Weight
- 600 gr (1.3 lbs)
- Form factor
- Mobile
- Manufactured
- Between 199x and 200x in USA
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 2648
- MPN
- ELECRAFT-K000001
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
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- EUR 300
- USD 261 ~ USD 503
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