[Elecraft] KX1 10 AND 15 METER MODULE(S)

[Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy]

Mike KK5F wrote:

> The AD9834 DDS chip in the KX1 is clocked at its maximum rate of 50 MHz. 
> The highest relatively clean frequency that can be generated from a DDS is 
> about one-third of its clock rate (about 16 MHz).  Thus, the KX1 design 
> can NOT be adapted to cover ham bands above 20 meters.

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I wonder if it would be possible / practical to replace the KX1's AD9834 DDS 
chip with another type such as the AD9951 which can be clocked up to 400+ 
MHz, perhaps lack of space could be a problem.

73,
Geoff
GM4ESD