[Elecraft] How about a K-RCV?

[Lonnie Juli]

Hello Elecrafters!

 

This seems to be a repeating theme for me.

 

How about Wayne and Eric design a full coverage (.5-30 Mhz) receiver based
upon the designs of the K2 and KX1.  I know I'd want one (at least one).
What's even more interesting is that a bunch of techies I work with (many of
who are not hams) would want one, too.

 

The wider filter of the KX1 and its enhanced receive coverage have impressed
a bunch of folks. The exceptional control of the K2 is equally impressive.
And you get to build it yourself!

 

I don't know if I'm talking about one or two rigs here. Maybe a small
portable and a real base receiver are the answer. 

 

I routinely scan catalogs and the web for SWL receivers and I'm almost
always disappointed by the lack of features or the high price. Heck, a used
(but restored) R 390A often sells for just under $2K! Surely, Elecraft can
do better than that and there won't be lubrication and transmission issues
to deal with.

 

That's my pitch and my plea.

 

What do you folks think?

 

73,

 

Lonnie NY2LJ