KH1 HAND-HELD, 5-BAND TRANSCEIVER

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Overview

We’ve just tackled some of the hardest problems with HF field deployment: How to get you on the air in seconds, with an internal ATU that tunes both a built-in, multi-band whip and BNC-connected random wires. Providing field logging that’s truly convenient. Creating the optimal user interface for handheld CW operation – because there isn’t always somewhere to sit. And making an HF rig that’s light enough to use HT-style without wrist fatigue.

The result of this effort is the KH1: an ultralight radio you’ll never leave at home. It’s ideal for SOTA, hiking, vacation and business travel, or just that carefree hour after the chores are done.

With the Edgewood Package (shown installed below), your KH1 becomes a fully integrated station, with fold-out log tray and pen, plug-in keyer paddle, battery, charger, ATU, and whip antenna. It all fits in our versatile ES20 carrying case, with room to spare.

KH1 Features:

  • 40-15 m ham bands; 6-22 MHz SWL
  • CW mode; 5 watts, all bands
  • ATU includes whip & high-Q inductor for 20/17/15 m
  • 2.5 AH Li-Ion battery & internal charger
  • CW decode & 32K TX log
  • Scan/mini-pan feature
  • Real-Time Clock
  • Full remote control
  • Speaker
  • RIT, XIT, & VFO lock
  • Light gray case stays cool even in bright sunlight

 In the Box:

      • KH1-F, Hand-Held, 5-Band Transceiver
      • E980262 Power Cable
      • KXUSB USB Cable
      • E740377 KH1 Owner's Manual

NOTE:  We currently cannot ship the KH1 to any EU country.  The KH1 is currently not CE certified. If you are interested in purchasing a KH1, please contact any of our European distributors listed here.

Specs

GENERAL
      • SIZE, enclosure only: 1.4”H x 2.4”W x 4.4”L (3.5x6.1x11.2 cm). With protrusions, 5.6”L (14 cm).
      • WEIGHT: ~7 oz. (0.2 kg). With all options except ES20 bag, ~13 oz. (0.36 kg).
      • SUPPLY: 8-15 VDC @ 50-70 mA RX (no signal), 0.5-1.0 A TX.
      • FREQUENCY RANGES: RX, 6.7 – 22.0 MHz; TX, 40/30/20/17/15 m ham bands.
      • VFO FEATURES: RIT, XIT, VFO lock, configurable steps sizes, and per-band scratchpad memory.

RECEIVER

      • ARCHITECTURE: Superhet with variable-BW crystal filter.
      • MDS: -130 dBm (typ).
      • ATTENUATOR: -12 dB" to "-10 and -30 dB.
      • MODES: CW/LSB/USB receive; allows cross-mode (CW TX, SSB RX). S-METER & AGC included.

TRANSMITTER

      • POWER OUTPUT: 5 W nominal, all bands, at 11 VDC.
      • SWR TOLERANCE: Infinite. Auto-power rollback on excessive reflected power.
      • SIDETONE: 500-800 Hz.
      • KEYER: 8-50 WPM. Iambic A and B, paddle reverse, and hand-key mode. 3.5 mm KEY jack can be used with KHBT1 or other paddles. 3 messages; auto-repeat. ATU ATU works with both BNC jack and whip-mount post (M4 x 0.7 thread). Matches most antennas on multiple bands to < 2.5:1. Slide switch selects 15/17 m or 20 m high-Q inductance for whip, or center-off setting for ATU use with BNC jack (bypasses whip inductor). 1-4 s matching time. Per-band L/C memories.

ATU

      • ATU works with both BNC jack and whip-mount post (M4 x 0.7 thread). Matches most antennas on multiple bands to < 2.5:1. Slide switch selects 15/17 m or 20 m high-Q inductance for whip, or center-off setting for ATU use with BNC jack (bypasses whip inductor). 1-4 s matching time. Per-band L/C memories.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

      • FULL REMOTE CONTROL & FIRMWARE upgrades via supplied USB-A cable.
      • SCANNING: live-audio scanning with visual spectral display (8 amplitude levels).
      • TEXT LOGGING: 32 kB of recorded TX text, with time stamping and data upload function. RTC (24-hr).
      • TEXT DECODE & CODE-PRACTICE MODE.
      • TX MONITORING: voltage, current, PA temp, SWR, power. SPEAKER: 25x16 mm; ~0.5 W peak AF output.

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Firmware/Software


KH1 Transceiver Quantity Price
KH1-F KH1 Hand-Held, 5-Band Transceiver, Factory Assembled
$549.95

KH1 Packages Quantity Price
KH1EDGE KH1 Edgewood Package
$1,099.65

KH1 Accessories Quantity Price
KHATU1-F KHATU1 ATU, Factory Installed
$239.95
KHIBC1-F KHIBC1 Internal Battery Charger, Factory Installed
$139.95
KHIBC1-K KHIBC1 Internal Battery Charger, Kit
$139.95
KHPD1 KH1 Keyer Paddle
$79.95
KHLOG1 KH1 Log Tray
$59.95
KXBT2 KXBT2 Lithium Ion Battery Pack 11v 2 6ah (UPS ground shipping only)
$69.95
KXBC2 External Lithium-ion Fast Charger for KXBT2
$39.95
KH1PEN Pen for KH1 Log Tray
$11.95
ES20 Zippered Carrying Case for KH1
$59.95
KH1W KH1 Replacement Whip
$9.95
KH1CLP-K KH1CLP Replacement Whip Clips for the KH1
$9.95
KHRA1 Right-Angle Whip Mount for the KH1 NOTE: KHRA1 orders cannot be added to an outstanding KH1 order. The KH1 and KHRA1 will be billed and shipped separately.
$79.95

AX1 & KH1 Antennas Quantity Price
AX1 AX1 Multi-Band Whip Antenna
$109.95
AX2 AX2 Miniature 20-Meter Whip Antenna
$79.99
AXE1 AXE1 40 M Antenna Extender for AX-Line Antennas
$59.99
AXT1 AXT1 Tripod Adapter for AX-Line Whips
$24.95
E770091 E770091 33' ground wire with lug
$8.95
E770064 E770064 13' ground wire with lug
$6.95
BNC-BP BNC-BP M-Binding Posts
$9.95
BNC-RA Male-Female Right Angle BNC
$9.95
BNC-UHF BNC-UHF Adapter
$7.95
KH1W KH1 Replacement Whip
$9.95
KH1CLP-K KH1CLP Replacement Whip Clips for the KH1
$9.95
KHRA1 Right-Angle Whip Mount for the KH1 NOTE: KHRA1 orders cannot be added to an outstanding KH1 order. The KH1 and KHRA1 will be billed and shipped separately.
$79.95

KH1 Elecraft Wear Quantity Price
KH1 Elecraft T-Shirt KH1 Elecraft T-Shirt Small
$22.00
KH1 Elecraft T-Shirt KH1 Elecraft T-Shirt Medium
$22.00
KH1 Elecraft T-Shirt KH1 Elecraft T-Shirt Large
$22.00
KH1 Elecraft T-Shirt KH1 Elecraft T-Shirt X-Large
$22.00
KH1 Elecraft T-Shirt KH1 Elecraft T-Shirt 2X-Large
$22.00
KH1 Elecraft T-Shirt KH1 Elecraft T-Shirt 3X-Large
$22.00
KHAT Elecraft Logo Hat
$24.00