One type of radio that Elecraft has avoided making to date:
multi-band, multi-mode VHF/UHF, cross-band duplex radio.
I recently bought a (not new) radio that, at its time, was considered
one of the finest radios for this:
Yaesu FT-736R. It is still held in considerable respect.
I wanted a VHF/UHF multi-mode radio capable of satellite operation
and had considered a cross-band duplex-capable FM mobile radio, but
it would have limited me to FM. For approximately $200 more I
obtained a "cherry" FT-736R with basic 2m/70cm capability.
The radio is capable of expansion to two more bands via installation
of internal modules for 6m, 220, and 1.2 GHz. Quite a remarkable
model of adaptability for its time.
I previously owned its successor, the FT-847, which was HF, 6m, 2m,
70cm. But on used market cost double what I spent on the FT-736R.
Had Elecraft offered a VHF/UHF cross-band duplex multi-mode radio I
would have considered it. Nothing on the current market equals the
Elecraft radio quality (my opinion). I chose the K3/10 plus
transverters for eme, but the K3 is not capable of duplex operation.
If a KVX3sat were produced - I think the market is there. Current
competitors: IC-9100 and TS2000X;Yaesu is out of the satellite radio market.
73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
"Kits made by KL7UW"
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