[Elecraft] missed market

[Bob K6UJ]

Oh Nooooooooo
Here we go again....................

Bob
K6UJ




On Dec 16, 2012, at 6:10 PM, Josh Lehan wrote:

> 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
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