[Elecraft] Narrow Digital Modes ??

[David F. Reed]

Dan,

I cannot speak for Elecraft, but I suspect I know the answer.

In my opinion, the issue is frequency stability; the narrower the 
bandwidth the more frequency stability is required.

Frequency stability is frequently accomplished with a crystal oven, to 
keep the oscillator spot on.
Heat eats power, so it may not be a compatible design objective for a 
QRP rig.

just my thoughts on it...

73 de Dave, W5SV

On 5/24/16 10:27, Dan - VA3MA wrote:
> Could Elecraft explain why the KX2 design doesn't allow operating say JT65 out of the box?
> What prohibits manufacturing the rig to do the narrow digital modes?
> Would be helpful to know
> Thanks
> Dan VA3MA
>
> I notice Wayne is ignoring explaining their design decision - commenting on all other questions !
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