Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread brian
24 + (UTC) From: Johnny Siu <vr2...@yahoo.com.hk> To: Edward R Cole <kl...@acsalaska.net>, David Anderson <gm4...@yahoo.co.uk> Cc: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
Seems that this is a strong argument against a "satellite radio" -- if they launch a new satellite, and it does something different, you might not have the right bands and/or modes built in. General purpose UHF/VHF is a different story. On 5/25/2016 1:43 AM, David Anderson via Elecraft wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread Edward R Cole
some day for full cross-band duplex. Date: Wed, 25 May 2016 11:33:24 + (UTC) From: Johnny Siu <vr2...@yahoo.com.hk> To: Edward R Cole <kl...@acsalaska.net>, David Anderson <gm4...@yahoo.co.uk> Cc: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net>

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread Edward R Cole
ll - watch the stampede when that happens! 73, Ed To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2) Message-ID: <5745951f.2090...@comcast.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed I should be the last person on

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread Dr. William J. Schmidt, II
gher > bands. KX2 will probably see some of this use as well. > > Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 15:16:38 -0700 > From: Phil Wheeler <w...@socal.rr.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2) > Message-ID: <7f

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread David Anderson via Elecraft
of this use as well. >> >> Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 15:16:38 -0700 >> From: Phil Wheeler <w...@socal.rr.com> >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2) >> Message-ID: <7f140668-ae11-ec14-9ac4-91a72

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread David Anderson via Elecraft
That is the point yes. I wasn't saying it wasn't. Excuse my previous comments which came across as confrontational, they weren't meant to be and my only excuse is lack of coffee ;-) I was merely outlining my thoughts which may be in agreement with what has already been said by others. I use

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread brian
: Tue, 24 May 2016 15:16:38 -0700 From: Phil Wheeler <w...@socal.rr.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2) Message-ID: <7f140668-ae11-ec14-9ac4-91a72a13a...@socal.rr.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; forma

[Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread Johnny Siu via Elecraft
;kl...@acsalaska.net> 收件人︰ David Anderson <gm4...@yahoo.co.uk> 副本(CC)︰ Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2016年05月25日 (週三) 6:47 PM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2) David, At 12:43 AM 5/25/2016, David Anderson wrote: >When I was active on the linear tran

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread Edward R Cole
David, At 12:43 AM 5/25/2016, David Anderson wrote: When I was active on the linear transponders of AO6 through to AO13 I never used a satellite duplex radio, always separates. We had much better satellites then, in decent orbits like AO-10. So Yaesu in particular brought out lovely expensive

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread Andy McMullin
But isn't that the point? The KXn family ARE SDR, with I and Q outputs ready for excellent pandapter display with the PXn. Just want VHF/UHF instead of HF and it's all there. Andy, G8TQH Sent from my iPhone > On 25 May 2016, at 09:43, David Anderson via Elecraft >

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread David Anderson via Elecraft
When I was active on the linear transponders of AO6 through to AO13 I never used a satellite duplex radio, always separates. We had much better satellites then, in decent orbits like AO-10. So Yaesu in particular brought out lovely expensive duplex radios. Great! However then the linear sats

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread Andy McMullin
I hate saying "me too" but I think you've put it succinctly. There used to be a range of VHF/UHF capable satellite rigs but these days the user seems left to secondhand, huge base station or complex Yaesu menus (with tiny display). Elecraft could wipe the floor. Sent from my iPhone > On 24

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-24 Thread Edward R Cole
some of this use as well. Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 15:16:38 -0700 From: Phil Wheeler <w...@socal.rr.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2) Message-ID: <7f140668-ae11-ec14-9ac4-91a72a13a...@socal.rr.com> Content-Type: text/pl

[Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-24 Thread Johnny Siu via Elecraft
; 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2016年05月25日 (週三) 8:17 AM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2) I have changed my thinking on this. My suggestion would be a kick butt single band 6m rig in a K3s box. All the bells and whistles the K3s has now with the addition of

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-24 Thread Kevin Stover
I have changed my thinking on this. My suggestion would be a kick butt single band 6m rig in a K3s box. All the bells and whistles the K3s has now with the addition of cross band duplex and 100W any mode no time limit. The other bands would be installed as transverters in a computer style

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-24 Thread Kevin Stover
I like it! Especially the laptop style dock. On 5/24/2016 4:33 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: I replied in depth to Barry but let me share that more briefly with the List: My vision for a "KXV3sat" would be based on a 50-MHz direct conversion SDR (if that is practical at this time). That would

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-24 Thread Phil Wheeler
Ed, re "Who will build it?": It seems the market must be large enough to justify the investment. I wonder if it really is? 73, Phil W7OX On 5/24/16 2:33 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: I replied in depth to Barry but let me share that more briefly with the List: My vision for a "KXV3sat" would be

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-24 Thread Edward R Cole
I replied in depth to Barry but let me share that more briefly with the List: My vision for a "KXV3sat" would be based on a 50-MHz direct conversion SDR (if that is practical at this time). That would establish the IF for other bands which would be accomplished with transverters. HF would be

[Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-24 Thread Barry Baines
Ed: Please allow me to second your suggestion for a “KXV3Sat”, though a KX2 derivative with FM + VHF + UHF and full duplex would certainly be another option that would be very intriguing. Whether such a design built into a K2/K3 footprint (with or without HF) is feasible from an