[Elecraft] [K3] CE Marking, Update Software

[Brett gazdzinski]

I have modified most of my past radios to be general coverage transmit
so they could be used as a signal generator.
The only other signal generators I have are those $20.00 ham fest
specials!

I don't suppose the K3 is like the others where you clip a diode or two....

It would also be nice if you could transmit on the CB frequencies at
4 watts.
On the east coast cb is a wasteland, but out west its very nice and useful,
as I learned on my way down to New Orleans after Katrina...

Brett
N2DTS



> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Julian G4ILO
> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 6:17 AM
> To: elecraft
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CE Marking, Update Software
> 
> I agree. I made the point, several months ago, that kit versions at
> least should not have the transmit capabilities restricted to the
> bands permitted in the destination country. There is nothing to stop
> anyone constructing a transmitter that can transmit on any frequency,
> therefore it is illogical to restrict a kit simply because the design
> has the capability to do so.
> 
> Such restrictions interfere with the ability of operators who wish to
> take their radios abroad to operate in countries where different
> limits apply. They also restrict the ability to use radios to generate
> low levels of RF on other frequencies for test purposes, e.g. as a
> stable signal generator.
> 
> Of course, where countries impose import restrictions on built
> equipment that require such restrictions there is nothing that can be
> done about it. But why enforce limitations where they are not
> required? Back when I was first licensed, analogue VFOs were not able
> to be strictly confined within the licensed band, and operators were
> expected to use a crystal calibrator to ensure that they stayed within
> the band limits. It seems like another area where the "nanny state"
> has gone too far.
> 
> -- 
> Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392  K3 s/n: ???
> G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com
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> 
> On 10/12/07, David Pratt <david at g4dmp.co.uk> wrote:
> >
> > One of my concerns, Julian, is the possible delays caused 
> by Elecraft
> > customising each K3 for its destination country.
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