[Hallicrafters] (no subject)

[Rob Copeland]

I guess I should clarify... I am talking new technology I.E. Digital ... no
tubes... but made specifically to work on older receivers with state of the
art features... weird yes, but why not that is the point. Build something
that is totally custom designed with features specifically for our use older
stuff.

Cheers!

Rob

-----Original Message-----
From: Charlie [mailto:pincon at erols.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 2:36 PM
To: Rob Copeland
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] (no subject)


Hi Rob.  Just what do you consider "pricey"?  I've seen plenty of HP 8640's
at around $400 and their military equivalents going for under $300.  I doubt
if you could build one for less with that kind of performance.  Of course,
an old Heathkit with a good counter will do just about as well and would be
considerably cheaper.  I used a set-up like that for years until I upgraded.

73' Charlie k3ICH



----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Copeland" <rob at v6spider.com>
To: <Hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 1:59 PM
Subject: [Hallicrafters] (no subject)


>
> Hi All,
>
> I have scoured the Internet and noticed that modern signal generators are
> extremely pricey. I have also noticed that most of them are not designed
> specifically for shortwave use. So I am wondering if it would be benefical
> start a open source project to build a modern RF signal generator that is
> affordable and specifically designed for SW use. Anyway, I am thinking
> this
> processor:
> http://www.analog.com/en/prod/0%2C2877%2CAD9854%2C00.html
>
> would be great for this purpose. Someone has designed a RF signal
> generator
> using this processor you can see their project here:
> http://www.inthelight.co.nz/electronics/dds.htm
>
> It is fairly simple although I think it could be better. With a built in
> Freq Counter, maybe a 100kc Freq. Sweep with variable speed.
>
> Thoughts...????
>
> Rob
>
>
>
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