[Elecraft] IF shift

[VR2BrettGraham]

N7XY queried:

>"One of the strengths of the K2 is its single-conversion design. That is, in
>part, responsible for the extremely good specifications the receiver enjoys.
>However, i.f. shift such as other rigs often feature require a
>multiple-conversion design with all the issues that come with additional
>mixers, oscillators and complexity. "
>
>Well, I'm not sure this is totally true.  Before I got my first K2, I used a
>Kenwood TS-180S which had a very nice IF shift feature.  It was also a
>single conversion radio, with an IF of about 8.3 MHz.  I loaned the manual
>to Eric and Wayne so they could see how it was done.
>
>Sure wish there was a way to implement it in the K2.

TS-820S is another example of single conversion with IF shift.

You can do with K2, but bit too granular with current front panel
interface.  I believe it is even mentioned in the manual.

Making a knob into interface for IF shift is entirely possible,
since knobs are already used as interface to change
frequencies of stuff inside.

"Firmware says no" (apologies to Little Britain ;^)

Saying it can't be done & not appreciating what IF shift
is good for probably helps keep it that way.  ;^(

73 & HLNY, VR2BrettGraham