[Elecraft] VHF+UHF Radio Wish List

[kevino z]

I asked Eric and David once about the idea of a sat radio. I believe their response was that Elecraft was great at HF, and HF was where they were concentrating on. 

That being said, not sure why, out of the blue, after 10 years, they decided to resurrect the 1500 W amp project and see it to fruition.

I know one thing, anything Elecraft does is done with careful thought. If the day comes when elecraft makes a satellite all-mode, full-duplex rig, it will be a home run. Linear, digital, and FM satellites with an Elecraft in my hands... One can dream...

-Kevin (KK4YEL) 


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> On May 5, 2017, at 19:17, Bill Johnson <k9yeq at live.com> wrote:
> 
> Phil,
> 
> Wayne and Eric are smart dudes, for sure.  I don't know that they are into VHF, UHF to the degree needed to do what you ask.  They do have a team of engineers, also very bright and HAM interested, so the request may eventually take hold.  I would love a K2 or K3 style platform for VHF, UHF based on the Elecraft design features to include features such as full duplex, etc.  I don't know what the market for such equipment might be, but they might wish to respond to our interest?!  I would enjoy such equipment and they could allow space for modules to be added which would include even higher freq stuff for those who wanted it. 
> 
> 72 & 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ, FT’er for K2, KX1, KX3, KXPA100,  KAT500, W2, etc. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad
> Sent: Friday, May 5, 2017 12:36 PM
> To: Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] VHF+UHF Radio Wish List
> 
> I was planning to ask a question about the 2-meter option board for K3/K3S but thought to ask this question instead.
> 
> Has there ever been interest (by others of this forum) or discussion from Wayne & Eric about a new radio, one specifically dedicated to VHF and UHF with satellite comms (Doppler) and other features.  I am thinking of possibly a three band radio but at least two (2 meter, 70 cm) and optionally 1240-1300 MHz.  All mode of course!  10 to 15 watts output would be all that is necessary (IMO).
> 
> There are other radios on the market but they all have one thing in common as far as I know — they are HF+VHF/UHF such as the Icom 9100 for example.  I am hoping that removing the HF support and the larger amplifier needs would make for a cheaper radio (even from Elecraft).
> 
> 73, phil, K7PEH
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