If it ran on Linux i would be confident but running in a Windows environment is a concern for me. The annual licence fee is also a concern for me. I guess we wait and see.
Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500, KAT500,P3. On 15/03/2013 7:24 AM, "Joe Subich, W4TV" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I can't wait to see the Sherwood report on the 6000 series. > > Yes, it will be interesting. I hope Rob can do some notched noise > power testing to see just how well the performance holds up with > real world receive power levels when the receiver is operated in > its multi-band mode (separate, simultaneous receiver "windows" in > multiple octaves). > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > > On 3/14/2013 5:03 PM, [email protected] wrote: > >> I love my K3/P3/SVGA and my KX3 as well. I do want to mention that the >> new Flex 6000 series uses a 16-bit A/D, with over 245Ms/s sample clock, >> much better than 100Ms/s. Processing gain is real, and should help the >> 16-bit range somewhat, but 16-bits is not really 16-bits in the real >> world. Throw away at least 1/2 bit, and maybe more. >> >> It will be very interesting to see what a Flex 6000 series finally does >> in various receive parameters, especially dynamic range. They claim to >> handle a very large dynamic range, even without the various RF filters. >> >> I can't wait to see the Sherwood report on the 6000 series. >> 73, Terry, WB4JFI >> >> >> -----Original Message----- From: Barry LaZar >> Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 10:13 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Wait For The K4 Direct RF Sampled SDR? >> >> I'm sort of curious about what Flex is doing with their new radio. The >> heart of it has to be a very good A/D converter, but the best thing I'm >> aware of is an Analog Devices 16 bit, 100 Msp/s one that ain't exactly >> cheap. To approach the dynamic range in the KX3 and the K3, 16 bits may >> be a might short. >> >> I, too, believe that direct sampling and high dynamic range is still a >> bit off particularly if you want to be able to afford one. I like the >> magic of my KX3 when used with NaP3 and a 24 bit, ASIO compliant sound >> card. As a practical matter, it serves for the 95% situations. those >> last five will include a lightning storm over my house or someone like >> W3LPL moving next door. >> >> 73, >> Barry >> K3NDM >> >> >> On 3/13/2013 9:49 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> >>> No need to speculate. There is no such project underway at Elecraft. >>> >>> Direct RF-sampling receivers, for all their technology, still lag well >>> behind the K3 in blocking dynamic range, and probably will continue to >>> for years to come. We're quite happy with our superhet architecture. >>> Also, any advancement we make to the K3 will be retrofittable to >>> existing K3s, so your investment is safe. >>> >>> 73, >>> Wayne >>> N6KR >>> >>> >>> On Mar 12, 2013, at 8:04 PM, Bob Schumacher wrote: >>> >>> Given the advances in direct RF sampled SDRs (currently available >>>> QS1R, soon to be released Flex-6000, etc.), Elecraft must be quietly >>>> working on on an RF sampled K4 SDR. Maybe we will see an anouncement >>>> in May at Dayton? I am wondering if I should take the leap with the >>>> Flex or wait for Elecraft? I suspect that Elecraft will provide a >>>> higher value solution. 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