[Elecraft] New Product Idea - 2 Meter

[Edward R Cole]

Obviously most of you never built something and had to add up the cost!

Getting 50-100w multi-mode, multi-band into a KX3 sized package for 
under $500 - dreamers!
It cost nearly that just for the linear amp.  I suppose you want the 
KX3 with 50w amp for the same cost.
Not going to happen.  Well maybe if its made by wooosengmoo in China 
(hope I didn't do a swear word).

You get what you pay for - if you are lucky!

A 144/222/432/902/1296 dual-conversion SDR with 10w output would be a 
novel idea.  Direct IQ I/F via USB3.  Make the bands modular slide in 
cards with separate ANT connectors on the pcb.  Make any two bands 
full duplex so it usable for satellite work. ALL VFO-PLL 
locked.  Cost $2000-2500 and you will have a parade of folks lining 
up for one.  Maybe shoe-horn it into a box 50% of the volume of a K3s 
with same control area.

Add on amplifiers for more power from many sources so no need to 
reinvent that wheel.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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