[Elecraft] K144XV

[Brett Howard]

I was considering 2 FM filters so that one could TX with one while
listening on the SubRX on the other...

~Brett

On Sun, 2010-02-07 at 20:34 -0500, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Why are we adding the price of the FM filter to the K144XV?  There are 
> SSB and CW modes on 2 meters.
> One alternative is the external XV144 (or any other 2 meter 
> transverter).  If that transverter were chosen, AND you wanted to change 
> the crystal to cover the FM frequencies, the FM filter would still be 
> required for the K3.
> Since most 2 meter FM is repeater work, I don't think diversity mode is 
> a benefit, so why even consider 2 FM filters.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> Brett Howard wrote:
> > If you have the sub-receiver (and are willing to purchase 2 FM filters)
> > then you've got the ability to do diversity on 2 meters if you so wish.
> > You can also have the K3 doing dual VFO listen.  Such as using the main
> > VFO down on the HF bands while the sub RX monitors a local repeater...
> >   
> >