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Elecraft KH1

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur HF transceiver
Frequency range: TX: 40 / 30 / 20 / 17 / 15 m
RX: 6.7-22 MHz
Tuning steps:10 / 100 Hz, 1 KHz
Frequency stability:±1 ppm @ 25°C (77°F), after 5 minute warmup
Mode:TX: CW
RX: SSB / CW
Channels / memory management: Scratchpad memory
3 CW message memories
Repeater shift / offset:No
Power supply:8-15 VDC
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 50-70 mA (No signal)
TX: Max 1 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / BNC
Dimensions (W*H*D):61*112*36 mm (2.4*4.4*1.4")
Weight:199 g (7 oz), with all options except ES20 bag
Other features: RIT. XIT. Attenuator (12 dB). S-meter. 8-50 WPM memory keyer.
8-level spectral display. Remote control via USB-A cable. 24 hr clock.
CW decoder with 32 KB text log. 2.5 Ah Li-Ion battery.
Internal battery charger and ATU options.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Single conversion superheterodyne
IF: 9.215 MHz
Sensitivity:
Selectivity:2 KHz, 500 and 300 Hz (No reference)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:500 mW at ?% distortion / ? ohm
External speaker connector:




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power: 5 W @ 11 VDC
Modulation system:-
Max FM deviation (Factory set):No FM
Spurious emissions:Better than -50 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:-
Microphone input level:-




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:2023-202x
Additional info: Also sold as the "Edgewood package", which includes the KH1 transceiver plus KHATU1, KHPD1, KHLOG1, KXBT2, KHIBC1 and ES20.

New price, october 2023 in the US: $549.95 (Basic unit)
Edgewood package. New price, october 2023 in the US: $1099.65
Related documents: User manual (2.1 MB)
Programmer's reference (51 KB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
AX1
AX2
AXE1
AXT1
E770064
E770091
ES20
KH1CLP-K
KH1PEN KHATU1
KHIBC1
KHPD1
KHLOG1
KXBC2
KXBT2
Multiband whip antenna
Miniature 20 m whip antenna
40 m antenna extender
Tripod adapter
4 m (13 ft) ground wire for AX1
10 m (33 ft) ground wire for AXE1
Replacement whip clips
Log pen
Carrying case
Internal ATU
Internal battery charger
Bolt-on keyer paddle
Log tray
External battery charger
Li-Ion battery pack. 11 V, 2.6 Ah