[Elecraft] K4 Question

[Logan R Zintsmaster]

If you add a dual transverter capability, could you make it full duplex for satellite use?  Even if it has to be a K4D, it would be worth it to me.
Logan, KE7AZ 

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> On Sep 19, 2019, at 12:17 PM, Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com> wrote:
> 
> Joel,
> 
> The K4 will receive on all LF and MF bands down to 100 kHz. In TX mode, it can put out a few dBm at the XVTR OUT jack for use with external low-band transverters.
> 
> Since the K4 also has provisions for an *internal* transverter, we could in theory offer one in for these bands. Power output could be as much as 10 or 15 W. This is all speculative, though, as the plan has been to cover one or two VHF/UHF bands with the internal transverter module.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> 
>> On Sep 19, 2019, at 11:10 AM, Joel Hallas <jrhallas at optonline.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I have been very impressed with the architecture and features of the K4, as
>> announced. I was able to hear Eric describe the ideas behind it at the
>> Boxboro ARRL convention a few weeks back, and think it will be a fine
>> addition to the line.
>> 
>> The one feature I didn't hear about, and didn't think to ask at the time,
>> was what the plans are for coverage of our two new LF and MF bands. The K4
>> brochure indicates both that "Frequency Range: 100 kHz - 54 MHz..." likely
>> referring to the receive range, and that "Basic K4 XCVR provides 160-6 m all
>> mode coverage." 
>> 
>> I wonder if the basic K4 will transceive at all on the new bands. Perhaps I
>> missed that discussion?
>> 
>> Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR
>> Westport, CT
>> 
>> 
>> 
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