[Elecraft] missed market

[Josh Lehan]

On 12/14/2012 05:31 AM, Robert Vargas (KP4Y) wrote:
> I looked at my KX3 this morning and the mere though of seeing it being used as a CB radio sent chills down my spine...yeah, buy one of those "walkie talkie" style CB radios if you want the portability, I had one before becoming a "ham". Unless, you are really seeking bragging rights at the next CB club meeting. ;-)

I would love it if such a good radio could be made to work at all
frequencies.  The only thing preventing the TX circuit from working at
27 MHz is the software.  I realize this is because of the FCC, but it's
unfortunate the FCC is requiring purchase of separate devices for
separate bands.  It completely goes against the modern idea of
"convergence", where one device can be made to do the work of two or
more older devices.  The KX3 would make a great CB.  Similarly, my
VHF/UHF HT would easily make a great FRS/GPRS radio as well, allowing me
to reach a wider audience and communicate with non-hams easily.

However, the FCC requires purchase of a bunch of different redundant
radios instead of allowing manufacture of a rather cool "all-in-one"
unit.  Unfortunately, there is no technical solution to what is a
political problem....

Josh
K6JSH