[Elecraft] The Technician Ten Radio

[Walter Underwood]

That would be the Radio Shack HTX-10. You can get them on eBay for $100.

http://www.rigpix.com/rs-realistic/realistic_htx100.htm

wunder
K6WRU

On Feb 6, 2014, at 4:07 PM, Bill Frantz <frantz at pwpconsult.com> wrote:

> My goal with this radio is to offer a radio that will introduce new technician operators to non-line-of-sight operation. The basic requirements are:
> 
>  Covers 28.3 - 28.5 MHz USB.
> 
>  Audio quality that will appeal to an FM user.
> 
>  Enough power to make QSOs easily.
> 
>  Inexpensive enough to buy on impulse.
> 
>  Simple to use UI.
> 
> Supporting FM repeater use on some of 6M, 2M, and 70cm might expand sales in the target market enough to be justified. A mobil operations story would make it useful for car-to-car operation during low sunspot times. Availability as a no-solder kit could cut costs, increase pride of ownership, and aid word-of-mouth sales.
> 
> Other features like CW operation, split operation, etc. should only be included if they significantly expand the market and can be introduced without undue UI complications.
> 
> Cheers - Bill, AE6JV
> 
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Walter Underwood
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