Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF ??? offering from Elecraft?
oops, sorry Just responding to the elecraft digest today where there were several posts on this topic. Now I can't find that digest? I thought it strange that someone started up the topic, again. Chalk it up to a computer burp that an old digest was added as a new one, today. At 11:47 AM 2/3/2014, you wrote: Eric closed this thread a week ago. K9ZTV On 2/3/2014 2:39 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: I've already made a suggestion on this topic, but here it is again: snipped 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com "Kits made by KL7UW" Dubus Mag business: dubus...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF ??? offering from Elecraft?
I've already made a suggestion on this topic, but here it is again: But let me reply in general that a 6m-23cm (50-1296 MHz) all-mode radio would be desirable in 100w output on the two lower bands and 50w on the rest. NO need for lead weights once the heat sink is installed. It will be lots bigger than the K3 by necessity. Important operating specs to meet: High dynamic range input, low phase noise, extremely good freq. stability (<10-Hz drift), built-in sequencer for control of external preamps and amps, RS232 and soundcard I/F like the K3 plus digital IQ interface for running computer-based sw (this would be a SDR, right?). my suggestion: Buy a K3/10 - has almost all the above requirements by adding options (exception no direct digital IQ access). Design a line of transverters with 50-MHz IF to work like the KX3 will with its 2M module. 10-20w is fine (smaller/lighter). Design a multi-module enclosure to take up to four of these transverters, and include a sequencer inside it to handle control with up to four bands of accessories; transverter modules would use a edge connector plus coax output...plug -in like computer cards. The transverter enclosure could be of size to match the K3. Portability is almost as easy as a single box radio. If you want more power buy external linear amps. Note: the 50-54 MHz IF will result in full band coverage of 144 and 222 bands; 432-436, 436-440, 1292-1296, 1296-1300. LO's all would be programmable synth PLL with opt. ext reference input on 10-MHz (this is already available from other venders; I am currently using them in two of my transverters). OK that is my vision. I basically already have this in my station by use of external transverters with the K3/10. 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com "Kits made by KL7UW" Dubus Mag business: dubus...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
I would like to see a two or four band HF ssb qrp radio. Or one that is setup for digital only. And one that you need to make with a soldering iron. Leo -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Would-anyone-like-to-see-an-all-mode-VHF-UHF-offering-from-Elecraft-tp7583468p7583613.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
I would love an option that had 144/222/70cm/and 1.2 in a box. I've been thinking about getting a ts-2000x, but I don't need all the HF stuff. If Elecraft came out with such a product, I know many hams in my social group who would get one. Wayne & Eric, please let this idea become reality! 73 Steve KS6PD On Saturday, February 1, 2014, Amateur Radio Operator N5GE wrote: > Take a look at the K144XV-K Internal 2 M 10w Module Kit for the K3. > > It works great! > > Amateure Radio Operator N5GE > > > > On Sat, 01 Feb 2014 17:08:58 -0500, you wrote: > > > > >A rig would be good but whats more my interest I would really like to > >see Elecraft make a matching amplifier for VHF/UHF to go with the > >transverters and K3 with the 2m added. > > > >David Moes > >VE3DVY > > > > > >__ > >Elecraft mailing list > >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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Let's let this thread rest for now. 73, Eric List Moderator elecraft.com _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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No, not interested. 73, Arie PA3A __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
Well, I may be pouring cold water. Compared with HF radio, high end multimode VHF/UHF radios is of much less demand. The current XV transverter series with K3 is also not quite a solution for serious V/U operators especially digital mode user. Frequency and power stability of K radio + XV transverters is often an issue for operation in V/U. I encountered this issue when I built a couple of XV transverters especially the XV432. Regrettably, there are only a few choices of transverters in the market. Perhaps, market demand is too limited to justify a profitable production. 73 Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ Brian North 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2014年02月1日 (週六) 4:02 PM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? Not wanted here. I already have the best rig ever: K3/100 thank-you. '73. 2E0BWQ. If you have nothing good to say, say nothing! Sent from my iPad > On 31 Jan 2014, at 21:19, David Gilbert wrote: > > > Spending development effort, time, and money on a product for a limited or > highly competitive market doesn't keep any company financially sound. It > does just the opposite. I'm not saying whether a very portable all-mode > VHF/UHF rig falls into that category or not, but I'll bet it's a decision > that Elecraft has already made one way or the other. > > Dave AB7E > > > > >> On 1/31/2014 1:54 PM, Ray Sills wrote: >> No individual product is going to appear to everyone, so there will be those >> who -are- interested in a compact, presumably very portable VHF/UHF >> transceiver, and there will be those who could care less. >> >> I, for one, have no interest in a KPA500. I'm a QRP guy. But I can sure >> appreciate the design and engineering that appeals to it's many owners. >> Same for the K3, and the P3. I'm glad they exist, even though I don't play >> to buy one. >> >> However, even if a rig like an all mode V/UHF is not your cup of tea... it >> still might be a viable product. And additional products help expand the >> customer base for Elecraft, and keep it financially sound, which is good for >> all customers. >> >> 73 de Ray >> K2ULR >> KX3 #211 > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net/ > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net/ Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
Not wanted here. I already have the best rig ever: K3/100 thank-you. '73. 2E0BWQ. If you have nothing good to say, say nothing! Sent from my iPad > On 31 Jan 2014, at 21:19, David Gilbert wrote: > > > Spending development effort, time, and money on a product for a limited or > highly competitive market doesn't keep any company financially sound. It > does just the opposite. I'm not saying whether a very portable all-mode > VHF/UHF rig falls into that category or not, but I'll bet it's a decision > that Elecraft has already made one way or the other. > > Dave AB7E > > > > >> On 1/31/2014 1:54 PM, Ray Sills wrote: >> No individual product is going to appear to everyone, so there will be those >> who -are- interested in a compact, presumably very portable VHF/UHF >> transceiver, and there will be those who could care less. >> >> I, for one, have no interest in a KPA500. I'm a QRP guy. But I can sure >> appreciate the design and engineering that appeals to it's many owners. >> Same for the K3, and the P3. I'm glad they exist, even though I don't play >> to buy one. >> >> However, even if a rig like an all mode V/UHF is not your cup of tea... it >> still might be a viable product. And additional products help expand the >> customer base for Elecraft, and keep it financially sound, which is good for >> all customers. >> >> 73 de Ray >> K2ULR >> KX3 #211 > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
If I had my druthers, I would invest in an all-frequency all-mode MF/HF receiver with sensitivity, selectivity and data decoding modes equal to that of the K3/KX3. My K2 doesn't tune much outside of the ham bands. This would replace my "good ol' Kenwood R-5000 which I have had for 30 years or so. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 >From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
This is the key question. I wouldn't mind seeing a tricked-out multimode VHF/UHF radio, but I don't want to buy one. On 1/31/2014 6:29 PM, David Heinsohn wrote: Of course Elecraft has to see a market, but I hope they can find it. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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My sentiments exactly! If I have to buy an Icom 9100, I am not interested in playing VHF/UHF/SHF... But IF Elecraft:-) 73, Jack VK4JRC Club.www.cqara.org.au Member WIA SARL ARRL GQRP #14392 QRPARCI #15068 VKQRP.#833 > On 1 Feb 2014, at 12:19 pm, Bob wrote: > > I, for one, would be interested in an Elecraft solution. In my case I own > a IC-9100 which I use mostly for satellite work (it is lacking on the HF > side especially compared to my K3). I'd love to see something small like > a K3, but something that allowed plug in modules like 2m/70cm/23cm/etc. I > would hope it would allow about 50 watts of output (rather than the 20w of > the transverter). And like others, I'm not looking for another "does > everything in one box" radio, but a VHF/UHF/SHF rig. > > The 9100 is a pretty large radio, great for home use, but not so hot for > portable operation. It also is a power hog on receive.. I'd like to see > something smaller and much lighter for use in the field. > > 73, Bob, WB4SON > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
While the idea of a multi-band, all-mode VHF-UHF radio sounds good, how many folks have the necessary equipment to make sure it works after you bolt everything together. All you need to do is just slightly move a coil and can knock the whole thing out of whack. Of course, if it's supplied assembled and tested, then forget what I wrote. But then the price will go up, way up !! 73, Dick, W1KSZ On 1/31/2014 7:19 PM, Bob wrote: I, for one, would be interested in an Elecraft solution. In my case I own a IC-9100 which I use mostly for satellite work (it is lacking on the HF side especially compared to my K3). I'd love to see something small like a K3, but something that allowed plug in modules like 2m/70cm/23cm/etc. I would hope it would allow about 50 watts of output (rather than the 20w of the transverter). And like others, I'm not looking for another "does everything in one box" radio, but a VHF/UHF/SHF rig. The 9100 is a pretty large radio, great for home use, but not so hot for portable operation. It also is a power hog on receive.. I'd like to see something smaller and much lighter for use in the field. 73, Bob, WB4SON __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
In a word Yes! To add another word Please! I've wanted a good dedicated VHF+ rig for a couple of decades. I don't think transverters are the best answer, and I have some sitting on this desk right now. Of course Elecraft has to see a market, but I hope they can find it. David KD0R __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
I, for one, would be interested in an Elecraft solution. In my case I own a IC-9100 which I use mostly for satellite work (it is lacking on the HF side especially compared to my K3). I'd love to see something small like a K3, but something that allowed plug in modules like 2m/70cm/23cm/etc. I would hope it would allow about 50 watts of output (rather than the 20w of the transverter). And like others, I'm not looking for another "does everything in one box" radio, but a VHF/UHF/SHF rig. The 9100 is a pretty large radio, great for home use, but not so hot for portable operation. It also is a power hog on receive.. I'd like to see something smaller and much lighter for use in the field. 73, Bob, WB4SON __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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With the optional tin foil lining. Rick nhc -Original Message- From: Jim Lowman The only modification that I would suggest is an instruction manual on how to wear one properly. Probably not a problem with hams, though. :-) 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 1/31/2014 3:46 PM, Bob wrote: > Hopefully the hats are not a mature design. We need further > development with more color choices. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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The only modification that I would suggest is an instruction manual on how to wear one properly. Probably not a problem with hams, though. :-) 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 1/31/2014 3:46 PM, Bob wrote: Hopefully the hats are not a mature design. We need further development with more color choices. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
So do I. Last year at Dayton I had bought one before I saw all of the furor on the list, that Elecraft was selling hats rather than giving them away. They are nice hats, and well-made. Probably Yaesu (if they even give hats away - I don't think they did) gets them in such quantity that they cost them maybe a buck or two each - cheap advertising. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 1/31/2014 2:41 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here is that all the hams will want free hats at Dayton (except me... I've got one!). Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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Rumour has it that.a new hat is under development, it will have an integrated antenna mount! 73, Jack VK4JRC Club.www.cqara.org.au Member WIA SARL ARRL GQRP #14392 QRPARCI #15068 VKQRP.#833 > On 1 Feb 2014, at 9:46 am, Bob wrote: > > Hopefully the hats are not a mature design. We need further development with > more color choices. > > 73, > Bob > K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR. > >> On 1/31/2014 5:41 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: >> I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here >> is that all the hams will want free hats at Dayton (except me... I've got >> one!). >> >> >> Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ >> Owner - Operator >> Big Signal Ranch >> Staunton, Illinois >> email: b...@wjschmidt.com > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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Hopefully the hats are not a mature design. We need further development with more color choices. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR. On 1/31/2014 5:41 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here is that all the hams will want free hats at Dayton (except me... I've got one!). Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email: b...@wjschmidt.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
In my opinion, no. The satellite days are over until AMSAT and the government can work out their ITAR differences. I don't have any desire to invest in any equipment for FM satellites. For VHF/UHF contesting transverters are the operational choice. That said a 10M radio specifically designed for use with transverters I would like to see. It would be narrowband, maximum of +10dBm of drive (adjustable), have IF Shift, some DSP and have same computer and sound card interfaces the K3 has. 73, John N2HMM at W2LV FN21 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here is that all the hams will want free hats at Dayton (except me... I've got one!). Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email: b...@wjschmidt.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bernie KF0QS Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 4:14 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? I would definitely be interested in such a radio. I do have an FT-736R, and although I love the radio, I would welcome the opportunity to replace it with something up-to-date. Although I recognize that satellite opportunities are limited right now (which is why I have the 736), I'd still be interested in a new radio with similar, but updated, capabilities. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Would-anyone-like-to-see-an-all-mode-VH F-UHF-offering-from-Elecraft-tp7583468p7583529.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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I forgot to mention that part of the interest in an Elecraft VHF/UHF all mode rig would be the pleasure of building it, which is not something I got to experience with the 736. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Would-anyone-like-to-see-an-all-mode-VHF-UHF-offering-from-Elecraft-tp7583468p7583530.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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I would definitely be interested in such a radio. I do have an FT-736R, and although I love the radio, I would welcome the opportunity to replace it with something up-to-date. Although I recognize that satellite opportunities are limited right now (which is why I have the 736), I'd still be interested in a new radio with similar, but updated, capabilities. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Would-anyone-like-to-see-an-all-mode-VHF-UHF-offering-from-Elecraft-tp7583468p7583529.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
Spending development effort, time, and money on a product for a limited or highly competitive market doesn't keep any company financially sound. It does just the opposite. I'm not saying whether a very portable all-mode VHF/UHF rig falls into that category or not, but I'll bet it's a decision that Elecraft has already made one way or the other. Dave AB7E On 1/31/2014 1:54 PM, Ray Sills wrote: No individual product is going to appear to everyone, so there will be those who -are- interested in a compact, presumably very portable VHF/UHF transceiver, and there will be those who could care less. I, for one, have no interest in a KPA500. I'm a QRP guy. But I can sure appreciate the design and engineering that appeals to it's many owners. Same for the K3, and the P3. I'm glad they exist, even though I don't play to buy one. However, even if a rig like an all mode V/UHF is not your cup of tea... it still might be a viable product. And additional products help expand the customer base for Elecraft, and keep it financially sound, which is good for all customers. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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No individual product is going to appear to everyone, so there will be those who -are- interested in a compact, presumably very portable VHF/ UHF transceiver, and there will be those who could care less. I, for one, have no interest in a KPA500. I'm a QRP guy. But I can sure appreciate the design and engineering that appeals to it's many owners. Same for the K3, and the P3. I'm glad they exist, even though I don't play to buy one. However, even if a rig like an all mode V/UHF is not your cup of tea... it still might be a viable product. And additional products help expand the customer base for Elecraft, and keep it financially sound, which is good for all customers. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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No interest at all 73, Bob K6UJ > On Jan 31, 2014, at 12:26 PM, Rose wrote: > > I have no interest at all ... > > 73! > > K0PP > > >> On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 12:50 PM, Robert Garceau wrote: >> >> No >> >> -Original Message- >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KE8G >> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 12:20 PM >> To: n...@n5ge.com >> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF >> offering from Elecraft? >> >> Hi All, >> As for me, I say no. >> >> I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in >> making the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 & KAT500. >> >> Just my .02 worth! >> >> 73 de Jim - KE8G >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Jan 31, 2014, at 10:37 AM, Tom wrote: >>> >>> No. >>> >>> The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft external >>> XVTR kits >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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I have no interest at all ... 73! K0PP On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 12:50 PM, Robert Garceau wrote: > No > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KE8G > Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 12:20 PM > To: n...@n5ge.com > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF > offering from Elecraft? > > Hi All, > As for me, I say no. > > I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in > making the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 & KAT500. > > Just my .02 worth! > > 73 de Jim - KE8G > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Jan 31, 2014, at 10:37 AM, Tom wrote: > > > > No. > > > > The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft external > > XVTR kits > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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No false expectations that a VHF contest would ever sound like field day. Expectation is that it would introduce the Tech FMers to something new and fun. On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 2:50 PM, Robert Garceau wrote: > No > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KE8G > Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 12:20 PM > To: n...@n5ge.com > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF > offering from Elecraft? > > Hi All, > As for me, I say no. > > I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in > making the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 & KAT500. > > Just my .02 worth! > > 73 de Jim - KE8G > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Jan 31, 2014, at 10:37 AM, Tom wrote: > > > > No. > > > > The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft external > > XVTR kits. > > > > > > > >> On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:58:46 -0800, you wrote: > >> > >> A friend on another list came up with the idea of an all-mode > >> transceiver for 2m and above. > >> It would be especially nice to see coverage of 1.25m, and possibly > >> 70cm, > >> 33 cm and 23 cm. > >> > >> If such support for 1.25m, especially, is forthcoming, it looks like > >> an American manufacturer would be the best candidate, since that band > >> is authorized only in Region 2. > >> The only offerings from the JA manufacturers for 1.25m are FM-only, > >> thus far. > >> > >> We know that the designers and engineers at Elecraft are up to it, > >> since they offer transverter kits up through 70cm. > >> > >> Whether it would be economical to bring it to market is another > question. > >> It would be perfect for Technician-class hams, if they could be > >> convinced that there's more out there than the repeaters. > >> > >> Opinions? > >> > >> 73 de Jim - AD6CW > >> > >> __ > >> Elecraft mailing list > >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >> > >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this > >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > Amateure Radio Operator N5GE > > > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- 73 de Ted Edwards, W3TB and GØPWW and thinking about operating CW: "Do today what others won't, so you can do tomorrow what others can't." __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
No -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KE8G Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 12:20 PM To: n...@n5ge.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? Hi All, As for me, I say no. I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in making the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 & KAT500. Just my .02 worth! 73 de Jim - KE8G Sent from my iPad > On Jan 31, 2014, at 10:37 AM, Tom wrote: > > No. > > The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft external > XVTR kits. > > > >> On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:58:46 -0800, you wrote: >> >> A friend on another list came up with the idea of an all-mode >> transceiver for 2m and above. >> It would be especially nice to see coverage of 1.25m, and possibly >> 70cm, >> 33 cm and 23 cm. >> >> If such support for 1.25m, especially, is forthcoming, it looks like >> an American manufacturer would be the best candidate, since that band >> is authorized only in Region 2. >> The only offerings from the JA manufacturers for 1.25m are FM-only, >> thus far. >> >> We know that the designers and engineers at Elecraft are up to it, >> since they offer transverter kits up through 70cm. >> >> Whether it would be economical to bring it to market is another question. >> It would be perfect for Technician-class hams, if they could be >> convinced that there's more out there than the repeaters. >> >> Opinions? >> >> 73 de Jim - AD6CW >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Amateure Radio Operator N5GE > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
You never know what Elecraft may do, in the future, development and protototyping is a very closely guarded secret until near release time. Of all things (I would still like one) I asked for an SSB module for the KX1 and.was told that it would not happen, so I thought for a couple of months and realised a K2 would be my only way out. I buy that K2 kit and.not 3 months later info is released about this new KX3 radio :-) No wonder I had no hope for a KX1 SSB module! So you never know.Elecraft may well be working on a VHF/UHF offeringeven if it's only at the thinking stage :-) 73, Jack VK4JRC Club.www.cqara.org.au Member WIA SARL ARRL GQRP #14392 QRPARCI #15068 VKQRP.#833 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
I agree. If there were a few HEO birds in the sky, maybe that sliver of the market which is not happy with either DC-to-daylight rigs or transverters would be large enough for someone (hopefully Elecraft) to produce such a rig -- I'd love to have one. But for now Personally, I'd like to see the continued improvements in the K-line (and market pressures) lead to a K4 -- say starting with a K3, adding a USB3 interface for CAT control, FSK+CW keying, onboard sound interface, and P3-like video output, perhaps expanded to dongle-like DC-to-daylight receive. Maybe an HDMI-out option for external video and sound display, or even (using either regular Ethernet or Ethernet-over-HDMI) optional integrated remoting. While I'm OK with 100W out, I wouldn't mind energy being spent on a 200W option. And yes, maybe support for two or three onboard transverters, perhaps eventually releasing optional 222, 432, and/or 900MHz modules in addition to 2m, if enough VHF/UHF demand could be found. Hey, I can dream. :) -- Michael / N1EN KE8G wrote: > Hi All, > As for me, I say no. > > I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in > making > the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 & KAT500. > > Just my .02 worth! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
I believe that all the arguments pro such an idea are wishful thinking. I believe no Technician will stay with the hobby just because such an offering would be made. If they are in need of the hardware to meet their past-repeater desires, the easier way for them is to go General and get what's already available on the market cheaply. Further, Elecraft or any other company needs to have a market big enough to warrant the endeavor, and a few gearheads will not be enough. And that is my 2 c. 73 de Arno K7RNO PS: I was such a Technician, with a Yaesu FT-60 and the desire to do CW. My only option was to do MCW, which I did, but I was the only one around. So I upgraded license and gear and got the KX3. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
For me?...nope. I would like to see the P3 display TX signal via the remote sensor promised many moons ago. Maybe even a 1kw hf amplifier. How about an optional 299w PA for the K3? I feel the P3 has quite a way to go in development and I like the idea of using a keyboard with the P3 for rtty and digital modes without the need for a PC with decode display on the screen. Whatever Elecraft decide I am sure we will all be impressed...:-) Gary On 01/02/2014 2:45 AM, "Stevan Gajic" wrote: > Definitely. It would need to be rugged and water proof. I'm guessing an HT > type form factor. Optional modules to include GPS for APRS and maybe > Bluetooth so you could BlueCAT and pair a headset. I'd really like to see > digital capability, such as DSTAR. I also wouldn't mind if it covered other > services in addition to HAM; FRS and GMRS for starters. Maybe a high > powered HackRF/KX3 type of solution. You would only need 5w TX and if you > want more power hook up an amp.> On Jan 30, 2014, at 8:58 PM, "Jim Lowman" < > jmlow...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > > > A friend on another list came up with the idea of an all-mode > transceiver for 2m and above. > > It would be especially nice to see coverage of 1.25m, and possibly 70cm, > 33 cm and 23 cm. > > > > If such support for 1.25m, especially, is forthcoming, it looks like an > American manufacturer would be the best candidate, since that band is > authorized only in Region 2. > > The only offerings from the JA manufacturers for 1.25m are FM-only, thus > far. > > > > We know that the designers and engineers at Elecraft are up to it, since > they offer transverter kits up through 70cm. > > > > Whether it would be economical to bring it to market is another question. > > It would be perfect for Technician-class hams, if they could be > convinced that there's more out there than the repeaters. > > > > Opinions? > > > > 73 de Jim - AD6CW > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
Hi All, As for me, I say no. I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in making the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 & KAT500. Just my .02 worth! 73 de Jim - KE8G Sent from my iPad > On Jan 31, 2014, at 10:37 AM, Tom wrote: > > No. > > The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft > external XVTR kits. > > > >> On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:58:46 -0800, you wrote: >> >> A friend on another list came up with the idea of an all-mode >> transceiver for 2m and above. >> It would be especially nice to see coverage of 1.25m, and possibly 70cm, >> 33 cm and 23 cm. >> >> If such support for 1.25m, especially, is forthcoming, it looks like an >> American manufacturer would be the best candidate, since that band is >> authorized only in Region 2. >> The only offerings from the JA manufacturers for 1.25m are FM-only, thus >> far. >> >> We know that the designers and engineers at Elecraft are up to it, since >> they offer transverter kits up through 70cm. >> >> Whether it would be economical to bring it to market is another question. >> It would be perfect for Technician-class hams, if they could be >> convinced that there's more out there than the repeaters. >> >> Opinions? >> >> 73 de Jim - AD6CW >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Amateure Radio Operator N5GE > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
Definitely. It would need to be rugged and water proof. I'm guessing an HT type form factor. Optional modules to include GPS for APRS and maybe Bluetooth so you could BlueCAT and pair a headset. I'd really like to see digital capability, such as DSTAR. I also wouldn't mind if it covered other services in addition to HAM; FRS and GMRS for starters. Maybe a high powered HackRF/KX3 type of solution. You would only need 5w TX and if you want more power hook up an amp.> On Jan 30, 2014, at 8:58 PM, "Jim Lowman" wrote: > > A friend on another list came up with the idea of an all-mode transceiver for > 2m and above. > It would be especially nice to see coverage of 1.25m, and possibly 70cm, 33 > cm and 23 cm. > > If such support for 1.25m, especially, is forthcoming, it looks like an > American manufacturer would be the best candidate, since that band is > authorized only in Region 2. > The only offerings from the JA manufacturers for 1.25m are FM-only, thus far. > > We know that the designers and engineers at Elecraft are up to it, since they > offer transverter kits up through 70cm. > > Whether it would be economical to bring it to market is another question. > It would be perfect for Technician-class hams, if they could be convinced > that there's more out there than the repeaters. > > Opinions? > > 73 de Jim - AD6CW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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No. The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft external XVTR kits. On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:58:46 -0800, you wrote: >A friend on another list came up with the idea of an all-mode >transceiver for 2m and above. >It would be especially nice to see coverage of 1.25m, and possibly 70cm, >33 cm and 23 cm. > >If such support for 1.25m, especially, is forthcoming, it looks like an >American manufacturer would be the best candidate, since that band is >authorized only in Region 2. >The only offerings from the JA manufacturers for 1.25m are FM-only, thus >far. > >We know that the designers and engineers at Elecraft are up to it, since >they offer transverter kits up through 70cm. > >Whether it would be economical to bring it to market is another question. >It would be perfect for Technician-class hams, if they could be >convinced that there's more out there than the repeaters. > >Opinions? > >73 de Jim - AD6CW > >__ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Amateure Radio Operator N5GE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
What you're suggesting is, basically, a replacement for the venerable Yaesu FT-736R, which I bought new so many years ago. I used it for several years from a hilltop QTH in New Hampshire, making CW and SSB contacts on all bands up through 1296, except 902. I still have that rig, as well as my "brick" amplifiers and antennas for those bands. I'd love to see Elecraft make a replacement for that rig, with the superior receiver characteristics and other features that Elecraft is famous for. It would be intriguing to see if a modular design could be developed, with per-band plug-in modules. Not everyone will want 222 or 902MHz immediately, but it would be nice to be able to add those bands if desired, for example. The ability to run cross-band and to key separate external amplifiers on a per-band basis (and/or external preamps) would fit my requirements nicely, as would monitoring an altogether different band on an optional subreceiver (c.f. KRX3). I have an external 10MHz signal source driving my K3EXREF, and I would hope that this could be used to lock the various LOs in this envisioned rig, as is currently the case with the K144RFLCK. I think such an offering would help revive activity in the VHF/UHF bands, not only for Technician class licensees, but for Generals and Extra Class, and demonstrate that we continue to need and use our allocated spectrum there, not just for "Funny Mode", but for serious weak-signal work as well. Thanks for raising the question, Jim ! 73 de Brandy, N1HO Lighthouse Point, FL (and Hendersonville, NC during hurricane season) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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Sounds like a great idea to me, speaking for myself I enjoy making SSB contacts on the VHF UHF bands. Kevin Gallagher "And the years Are Gambled And Lost, Like Summer Wages" Ian Tyson __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
A friend on another list came up with the idea of an all-mode transceiver for 2m and above. It would be especially nice to see coverage of 1.25m, and possibly 70cm, 33 cm and 23 cm. If such support for 1.25m, especially, is forthcoming, it looks like an American manufacturer would be the best candidate, since that band is authorized only in Region 2. The only offerings from the JA manufacturers for 1.25m are FM-only, thus far. We know that the designers and engineers at Elecraft are up to it, since they offer transverter kits up through 70cm. Whether it would be economical to bring it to market is another question. It would be perfect for Technician-class hams, if they could be convinced that there's more out there than the repeaters. Opinions? 73 de Jim - AD6CW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
