I have modified most of my past radios to be general coverage transmit so they could be used as a signal generator. The only other signal generators I have are those $20.00 ham fest specials!
I don't suppose the K3 is like the others where you clip a diode or two.... It would also be nice if you could transmit on the CB frequencies at 4 watts. On the east coast cb is a wasteland, but out west its very nice and useful, as I learned on my way down to New Orleans after Katrina... Brett N2DTS > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julian G4ILO > Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 6:17 AM > To: elecraft > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CE Marking, Update Software > > I agree. I made the point, several months ago, that kit versions at > least should not have the transmit capabilities restricted to the > bands permitted in the destination country. There is nothing to stop > anyone constructing a transmitter that can transmit on any frequency, > therefore it is illogical to restrict a kit simply because the design > has the capability to do so. > > Such restrictions interfere with the ability of operators who wish to > take their radios abroad to operate in countries where different > limits apply. They also restrict the ability to use radios to generate > low levels of RF on other frequencies for test purposes, e.g. as a > stable signal generator. > > Of course, where countries impose import restrictions on built > equipment that require such restrictions there is nothing that can be > done about it. But why enforce limitations where they are not > required? Back when I was first licensed, analogue VFOs were not able > to be strictly confined within the licensed band, and operators were > expected to use a crystal calibrator to ensure that they stayed within > the band limits. It seems like another area where the "nanny state" > has gone too far. > > -- > Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? > G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com > Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com > > > On 10/12/07, David Pratt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > One of my concerns, Julian, is the possible delays caused > by Elecraft > > customising each K3 for its destination country. > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [email protected] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
