[Elecraft] How about a K-RCV?

[David]

would this include am as well as cw and upper and lower side band???????
if so count me in. for at least one maybe two have to sell my halicrafters
sx99 to buy this one

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lonnie Juli" <lonnie.m.juli at verizon.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 11:49 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] How about a K-RCV?


> Hello Elecrafters!
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> This seems to be a repeating theme for me.
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> 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.
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> 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!
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> That's my pitch and my plea.
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> What do you folks think?
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> 73,
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> Lonnie NY2LJ
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