[Elecraft] Musings on a K4

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > Will they go with a larger size transceiver based on SDR/QSD ala the
 > KX3?

SDR/QSD would clearly be a step backward compared to the K3.  Now, if
you're talking about A-D "at the antenna" and a 120 dB dynamic range
at all signal spacing from 50 Hz to 10 MHz, I'm all for it.  However,
the blocking issues with audio (I/Q) based SDR are well documented and
are not compatible with high receiver performance in an environment
with many signals/strong signals.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 7/25/2011 4:17 PM, Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote:
> Howdy Gang:
>
> After the introduction to the new KX3, I've been wondering if Elecraft is also giving us a look into a future K4 receiver architecture.
>
> Will they go with a larger size transceiver based on SDR/QSD ala the KX3??  How about a P3 integrated into the K4???
>
> Of course, dual receivers would be included, antenna tuner, etc.
>
> How about 160M-1.2ghz coverage with satellite capability to capture that market too???
>
> Fun thinking about what the future holds for us fortunate Elecraft fans.
>
> I wonder if I am too far off target??? (grin)....what do you think??
>
> 				73, Joe W2KJ
> 				I QRP, therefore I am
>
>
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