[Elecraft] Re: K1: Potential new product

[Alan Bloom]

John makes a good point.  The K1 and KX1 already have much better
receivers than most QRP rigs.  With those rigs, the ability to make
contacts is limited much more by transmitter power than by receiving
capability.

On the other hand, DSP noise reduction sure does reduce operator fatigue
after hours of contest operation.  I think NR would be the most
important feature, with automatic notch and bandpass filters in the
"nice to have" category but not as important.

Al N1AL


On Fri, 2008-01-11 at 07:32, John Harper wrote:
> >If a really low power DSP could be made for the K1 and/or KX1 - say, one
> >that consumes 10 to 15 mA from a nominal 6V supply, less from a higher
> >voltage - which features would you be seeking?
> 
> I have both of those rigs and like them a lot but don't really think either
> are DSP-worthy, given how and where the rigs were designed to be used. The
> bandwidth controls on them are perfectly matched to the rig's other
> capabilities. Adding DSP to them would be sort of like buying 3rd party
> leather seats for a Geo Metro.
> 
> John Harper AE5X
> http://www.ae5x.com