[Elecraft] A new KX-1 ?

[Karl Larsen]

Craig D. Smith wrote:
> Interesting comments earlier about a new 160 tru 10 KX-1 replacement.  I'd
> like to offer another alternative.
>
> To do all the bands will add significant cost / size / weight.  I would
> favor a modular approach with just the case and common circuitry/ controls
> in the main enclosure and then room inside for a single pluggable module so
> you could add the band of your choice for any occasion. 
    My idea was to have a radio about the size of the current K2 with 
all bands inside just like the big rigs. No plug in's no parts to misplace.

73 Karl K5DI

>   Kind of like the
> pluggable coil assembly on the old National HRO 50 and HRO 60 receivers for
> you fellow old codgers out there.  For most of my trips these days, I'd just
> take 20 and 40 modules.  Later in the sunspot cycle, I could see myself
> taking 20, 15 and 17 modules.  I usually only take one antenna each time
> anyhow.  Extreme flexibility and only need to pay for and build the bands of
> interest to you.   Similar to the approach taken in the K1 except need
> faster and easier plugging of the modules w/o need for any tools, etc.
>
> 73    Craig   AC0DS
>
>
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