[Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

[Bob Nielsen]

On Nov 16, 2010, at 3:47 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

>  Actually, the 9 MHz IF got started and gained momentum from the first 
> SSB phasing generators.  Some of the first SSB transmitters were phasing 
> types with the 9 MHz IF - using a 5.0 to 5.5 MHz VFO, one could cover 
> 3.5 to 4.0 MHz and also 14.0 to 14.5 MHz with the same 9 MHz generator.  
> Transceivers were only a dream at that time.  Receivers did not normally 
> use a phasing approach.

Ah, the Central Electronics 10-A (from 1952, the year I was first licensed), often used with an ARC-5 as a VFO.  I remember really wanting one, but it's probably best that I never fulfilled that wish.

Bob, N7XY