To literally pull an HF radio from a pocket and operate within a minute or two is phenomenal. I believe the KH1 is going to appeal to a larger number of amateurs than just the SOTA POTA enthusiasts.
Thomas, I hate un-boxing videos😂 I loved this one though. Nice radio. Nice short video. Look forward to seeing you get out and about with it. Cheers, Fraser MM0EFI
I wasn’t prepared for the diminutive size. In the LNR size range. Sweet. AD8EV PS: Placed my order yesterday. Couldn’t hold out. PSS: Going over the manual that I downloaded, this thing really does have everything. I think, well does it do or have this…..yes.
Yay on moving KH1 videos to the front of the line! Doesn't look like mine will be showing up for a bit (was a couple days after intro when I placed my order). Looking forward to some actual field reports while I wait! 73, Jeff K4EI
Surprising that Elecraft would produce the KH1 while there are so many things left to do on the K4. General Coverage still has not been fully enabled yet promised at the outset, for example.
@@K1OIK I turned on the rig for the first time, opened up the POTA.app site, found two 20M contacts and worked them both in succession off of the battery. Trust me, there'll be no issue working others with this rig. I just posted a video where I was using the exact same power level and essentially the same antenna and worked Indonesia long path from North Carolina!
@@ThomasK4SWL Where is this video? " I just posted a video where I was using the exact same power level and essentially the same antenna and worked Indonesia long path from North Carolina! here is this video?" "
Keep in mind that the starting price for a KH1 is $550. That will get you a five band general CW radio with options you can grab later if you choose. Also keep in mind that this radio is both designed and manufactured in the United States. This is the cost of US labor, benefits and living wages. I like my money going to innovative companies that support domestic production. To each their own, though. We've so many cool products out there now. :) There's never been a better time to be a ham!
Now that you no longer need your beloved KX2, I humbly offer to become its new owner. 😊
Good luck with that.
🤣Ha ha! And here I've been thinking about getting a spare KX2!
my dream was to retire, hike, and backpack radio with something the size of a kh1 - dreams do come true!
With a backyard like that Thomas why would you *ever* need to go to a park? You deserve your own POTA. ;-)
You lucky dog!!!
“This is not an unboxing video”. Proceeds to unbox radio lol!!
Thanks Thomas! Can't wait to receive mine. George,K2WO
Can't wait for mine to show up. It looks to me like a mountain topper with all of the accessories that you would normally bring built into the box.
To literally pull an HF radio from a pocket and operate within a minute or two is phenomenal. I believe the KH1 is going to appeal to a larger number of amateurs than just the SOTA POTA enthusiasts.
@@N4DJCnow will LNR ever put an autotuner in the Mountain Topper?
I am trying to resist ordering this at least until after you have reviewed it🤔
This radio was perfectly curated for your type of operating.
Thank you for another great video.
M0DSK
Looks like a 70's cassette player.
Awesome, maybe this means that mine is also on the way
Thomas, I hate un-boxing videos😂
I loved this one though. Nice radio. Nice short video. Look forward to seeing you get out and about with it.
Cheers, Fraser MM0EFI
I'm with you! I don't get unboxing videos. Thanks!
I really hope the paddles are decent.
Looking at the design, I think you will design several iterations of your own.
I wonder if those N6ARA tinypaddles plug will be a good match.
They work pretty well, but I bet you'll make some of your own.
@@stevewheatstone1856 They do! I tested this. They will need an extra fitting to secure them to the front so movement is minimized.
Makes even more pumped now waiting for mine!
I’m going to refer to mine as a Walkie-Morsie. Been waiting over 40 years for this to exist.
I wasn’t prepared for the diminutive size. In the LNR size range. Sweet. AD8EV
PS: Placed my order yesterday. Couldn’t hold out.
PSS: Going over the manual that I downloaded, this thing really does have everything. I think, well does it do or have this…..yes.
Congratulations!
Does this remind anyone else of the early cell phones? A lot of radio in a very small “ outdated” package.
Woo-hoo! Looking forward to future videos!
I'm pleased to know that I'll soon see videos of you using it.
NICE!
Mine should be here in 3.5 weeks!
Thank you very much for taking the time to show us. 73
It'll be fun to see this in the field.
Looking forward for more on this interesting radio. We got to handle it at Pacificon as well as see inside, it's really amazing.
Now I'm really getting antsy - and I've got the perfect park in mind for it. Thanks for the peek!
Me, too! And I've got two summits in mind if I can get to them before the roads close for the season!
I was wondering when you'd get your hands on one of these, Thomas! Looking forward to your views, especially as, like you, I love my KX1.
Looks great! Eager to see the video where you put it on the air, and what you say about doing so.
Thrilled to see this video
You are killing me Thomas. I need an activation video of the KH1 asap ! Keep up the great work
lovely to see you excitement. Christmas came early
Ooooo! Ahhhh! 😊
Yay on moving KH1 videos to the front of the line! Doesn't look like mine will be showing up for a bit (was a couple days after intro when I placed my order). Looking forward to some actual field reports while I wait! 73, Jeff K4EI
I am eagerly awaiting your activation video using this rig....
Can't wait to see this in action.
No plans to buy one since I have a KX2 and a couple other portable radios, but.... The KH1 is very cool.
Wow I need one, time to cut back and save some cash!
now to wait until December for mine to arrive!
Would have been great to see batteries fitted and turn on to finish.
Woot woot !!!
Want!
I'm not a Morse Code guy yet, but that radio is inspiring!
The first like😂
73s de IK1LBL
Pretty nice radio 🎉❤
Surprising that Elecraft would produce the KH1 while there are so many things left to do on the K4. General Coverage still has not been fully enabled yet promised at the outset, for example.
Looks like a really awesome radio! AA8NN
So, who will be Thomas' first contact on this radio ? 🙂
(Rubbing hands together)
Do you think the two knobs are going to interfere with using the paddles? They looked awful small..
The paddles flip up and away from the knobs for use. Very clever.
No, they don't interfere at all. They are seated above the two knobs, so it's not an issue.
👀
Probably very expensive knowing elecraft.
About $1100 US. A premium price for a premium product.
Someone tell me I don't need another radio...
I like your pfp.
No comment. :)
4:44 part of the case is 3d printed? I hope the production units are not like that.
what’s the Msrp of this one?
What, you're not going to a park with it? You're going to town instead? 🤦♂️🤔😁😂🤣
Both! So actually? I can hike from my house to three POTA sites. We border national forest. :)
It is totally an unboxing video. 72?
😄
@@ThomasK4SWL What is 72?
@@K1OIK From this weekend: qrper.com/2023/10/tu-es-72-a-qrp-handshake/
Fantastic my friend!!!😀👍
73 De N1XV
Julia
Jealous 😊
Not jealous of a rig that he would struggle to make ANY contacts.
@@K1OIK I turned on the rig for the first time, opened up the POTA.app site, found two 20M contacts and worked them both in succession off of the battery. Trust me, there'll be no issue working others with this rig. I just posted a video where I was using the exact same power level and essentially the same antenna and worked Indonesia long path from North Carolina!
@@ThomasK4SWL Where is that video?
@@K1OIK I didn't make a video of those two contacts. I do plan to make a video of an activation very soon, though.
@@ThomasK4SWL Where is this video? " I just posted a video where I was using the exact same power level and essentially the same antenna and worked Indonesia long path from North Carolina! here is this video?"
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$1000.00 thats just stupid!!! this is the one thing i hate,companies and there outrageous prices, i dont know how people afford it. its stupid
Keep in mind that the starting price for a KH1 is $550. That will get you a five band general CW radio with options you can grab later if you choose.
Also keep in mind that this radio is both designed and manufactured in the United States. This is the cost of US labor, benefits and living wages. I like my money going to innovative companies that support domestic production. To each their own, though. We've so many cool products out there now. :) There's never been a better time to be a ham!
@@ThomasK4SWL well thats a plus, made in the usa. :)
Awesome. I’ve been waiting for this vid -KK6BEB
WTF is a vid?
“If someone offers you a gift and you decline to accept it to whom then does it belong?” 73 ✌️