[Elecraft] Wait For The K4 Direct RF Sampled SDR?

[Michael Poteet]

Maybe not a K4 but why not a K2A?   Not to do a Flex 6000 or whatever but is there a way to replace the current mixer, direct conversion design with an (older, cheaper) direct sampling config?  And  leave most of the remainder of the design in place.  Be a chance to explore some new tech and Elecraft could still  keep most of the radio a true kit.  

Mike     W5FTD






> No need to speculate. There is no such project underway at Elecraft.
>
> Direct RF-sampling receivers, for all their technology, still lag
> well behind the K3 in blocking dynamic range, and probably will
> continue to for years to come. We're quite happy with our superhet
> architecture. Also, any advancement we make to the K3 will be
> retrofittable to existing K3s, so your investment is safe.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
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