Elecraft KH1: A little back yard pedestrian mobile POTA hunting

[@teamtacoslick]

That adjacent guy was very strong. Thanks for hunting, Tom. I had to make you repeat your call...I was just sure there was no way you were hunting me 😂 it gave me a smile! Thanks for your videos, they really helped me get better at cw. I just read your linked article. Praying for you and your fam. I know you will cherish those times of taking care of your mom.

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Thank you so much!

[@StevenRath]

You and your family are in our prayers. God Bless, W4JM Steve

[@DaDitDa]

A simple back-to-back diode noise limiter would be helpful.

[@MentalWhiplash]

That noise when you powered on....I thought "Geiger counter!" Nice to see signals still cut through. A fun field exercise for those of that are on the LONG list would be to compare the receive of the KH1 vs the KX1 or KX2 with the AX1 at the same location (only because I DO have a KX1). Great as always...72 de AI4TB.

[@KN4OKadventures]

I chase with one of my qrp radio's often, thanks for the video Thomas!

[@Bill-HRT]

Thomas, thanks! You’re the fix while I wait for my radio to be shipped. Your videos are actually more than that; an inspiration to many who want to do and do go out and activate cw POTA. 73 de Bill

[@k2wo1]

Thanks for another great video demonstrating the use of your KH1. I can't wait for mine to arrive. 73, George K2WO

[@randalltom9750]

The QRM was ‘radioactive’ (HiHi) but still enjoyed the video. Thanks Thomas.

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Hi hi!

[@TridentMissileTech]

See you moved log to left hand. Hopefully I will not need 3 hands to handle mine when it arrives. Maybe once I get it I will be to get on at same time you are on. Though I am pretty close to you but not close enough for ground wave.

[@owlcricker-k7ulm]

Tom, have you tried the XIT while chasing?

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Hmmm...not yet. I should give it a go!

[@billjobes1851]

Thomas, I am curious about the sound coming from the KH1. The CW output, on both send and receive, sometimes sounds more like a raspy clarinet than an oscillated tone. You can hear it clearly starting around 5:50 in the video. To what do you attribute that audio anomaly ?

[@ThomasK4SWL]

The KH1 sidetone is not generated in the same way as other Elecraft radios. Somewhere, I believe I remember hearing Wayne describe how they generate the tone. It does sound like a square wave.

[@ke4asc]

If only there were a Side Band radio that small. Question, where do you get the antenna's you were using today? Thanks

[@cwqrpportable]

Join the fun with other amateurs! Learn CW

[@ThomasK4SWL]

So the telescoping whip antenna is the one designed for the KH1. It's included in their "Edgewood" package.

[@qrplife]

FB hunting session! As someone who operates outdoors only and QRP, I typically choose to activate. I would really like to improve my POTA hunter stats.

[@ve2zdx]

Hello! I’m curious how this antenna would do if instead of using the counterpoise you used a small copper rod into the ground. If it worked this rig could be used in urban parks during summer, crowded places overall. Like, you see that fence in the background? 1 meter wire and alligator clip connected to that fence. Possibilities… I’d totally use a jacket made of that faraday fabric to use as grounding if that worked 😂😂 73

[@Matt61702]

Ha! I had the same thought, André… vest made of faraday cloth and just clip a wire to it running to the grounding lug of the radio. No trailing counterpoise to trip over or have other people step on! You should give it a try 😅

[@ve2zdx]

@@Matt61702 Jesus .. I think RF makes people crazy 😜 73!

[@ThomasK4SWL]

Might have to give that a try sometime!

[@davidedger8733]

How does the battery last? Do you charge after each use? 72 de N3CI

[@ThomasK4SWL]

The battery lasts for hours and hours. My guess would be 6-8 hours of full-on operating. I charge it once every 5 activations, I believe?

[@piratworld5797]

Подскажите где можно заказать elecraft kh1 в Россию подскажите пожалуйста? Спасибо за внимание. 😊

[@ThomasK4SWL]

You would need to call Elecraft. Honestly, I have no idea.

[@nemo9463]

А что за счетчик Гейгера работает ?

[@ThomasK4SWL]

:)

[@ivan.pozdnyakov]

Your videos are pure advertising for Elecraft. How much do they pay you?

[@ThomasK4SWL]

😂 They should pay me. Ha ha.

[@cwqrpportable]

@@ThomasK4SWL I appreciate all of your honest and fun reviews and unscripted videos Thomas, please keep up the great work! You've helped and mentored so many new and aspiring POTA and CW ops. 72 es TU de Brent

[@TridentMissileTech]

Hope your hair doesn’t fall out when you wake up tomorrow

[@ThomasK4SWL]

:) Not so far!

[@Andy-M938]

Looks like a 20$ cheap chinese device...checked the price...uff...and no 10m? Sorry, just my 2 Cents.

[@ThomasK4SWL]

I can promise it's not cheap! Ha ha!