[Elecraft] XV50 on 70MHz

[Trevor Day]

In message <002301c6a658$c88685f0$6401a8c0 at allan8100>, Allan Duncan 
<allan.duncan at allanduncan.co.uk> writes

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>Whilst I am aware that Elecraft’s core market is in the US and Canada, I
>think they are missing an opportunity to create a successful new product for
>a very minimum of R&D effort. I think an Elecraft “XV70” would do well in
>Europe as there is a lack of any competition for equipment on this rapidly
>expanding band.  The XV series have very flexible interfacing and I am sure
>would prove a popular way for stations to get on the band with their
>existing HF transceiver.
>
>It may even encourage a few more European VHF hams to go on and build a K2
>as well! 

Totally agree with Allan's post above.  I am currently 'modding' my old 
6m transverter back to 4m, but would buy an XV70 without hesitation.

Trev G3ZYY
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Trevor Day
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