[Elecraft] proposal: why not design a monoband CW/SSB QRP TRX

[Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604]

I wouldn't mind seeing an Elecraft 40M SSB/CW rig (since it would
almost certainly be stable enough for PSK31 and AFSK RTTY, too).
But take a look at the MMR-40 from Hendricks QRP Kits.  It can be used
as-is, or with the NorCal FCC-1 or with the FCC-1 and -2 combination.
Or you can use a Small Wonder Labs FreqMite for a frequency readout.

I picked up one within 30 minutes of picking up my K3, since the K3 is
a little large to use for a motorcycle rig, and I want SSB capability.
I'll use the FreqMite, myself.

The Sierra is a CW rig, and I think the request included SSB.
Note that the Cascade, a 20/75M SSB rig, was modified to a 17/40M version,
but it wasn't stable enough for my purposes. (Wow, that was 12 years ago!!)

73, doug

   Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:27:33 -0400
   From: Brett gazdzinski <brett.gazdzinski at verizonbusiness.com>
   Thread-index: AcgWVl6Wldg2elkMTiOjgcn2Tp7pkAAA3sNQ

    What about a sierra with a 40 meter plug in?

   The only thing I don't like about the sierra maybe is
   the limited vfo range.

   Sometimes the slow CW guys hang out in the old novice 
   portion of the band, and CW IS allowed anywhere in the band...
   I have very fond memories of the novice segments!

   I have not had one, but the basic design of the sierra
   looks good to me, all it needs is a wide range accurate
   vfo maybe.

   I must say, I really like analog, I sure hope the K3
   acts like an analog radio.