In the UK, Elecraft radios are very expensive. I don't think that is the case in the USA. Also, I do not think the KH1 is available outside of the USA.
K4SWL has done a video comparing these radios. Elecraft make some good products, but I wish they were less expensive. The conclusion is it depends on how you intend to use the product.
One thing it does do is tell us just how effective a small HF handheld can be if used with a whip, counterpoise and ATU.
This video was see on YouTube earlier. I had a cardiac arrest in 2013. Many with a religious faith will expect some kind of life after death.
My 500mW beacon was turned on at about 0915z. So far, 2 stations spotting me.
My QMX+ was turned on at about 0915z. A 0925z just 2 English stations spotted.
My nearest 23cm beacon is (I think) GB3DUN (66km) on Dunstable Downs.
From home in the shack I can only use a 6ele PCB antenna firing out of the shack window. With the leaves off the trees, now is probably a good time to see if I can receive it.
It is very much an obstructed path.
This is a useful distance and bearing calculator if you know the Maidenhead 6 figure grid for both the TX and RX. See https://www.chris.org/cgi-bin/showdis .
At one time they were probably worker's hovels. How times change.
I came across this video on YouTube showing someone using a coat hanger antenna on 10m. As long as the antenna is properly matched to the rig with an ATU, you may be surprised.
If you do not have an antenna for a certain band do not give up. I am sure such compromise antennas would be down on a "proper" antenna, but do not be too surprised if it works quite effectively.
Some have used wires in their plastic guttering down-pipe or a flagpole. You may be amazed just how well such hidden antennas work.
