I can confirm that the new Icom IC-7000 does not have dual VFO's. 73, Kenny, KU7M
> Simon- > > I don't believe that either the K2 or the Icom IC-7000 are suitable for > satellite use. For optimum performance and minumum frustration, you really > need full-duplex, cross band capability. You must be able to transmit on > one > band, while simultaneously receiving on another band. I don't think the > IC-7000 supports this mode. Be sure before you decide. > > (I use an ICOM IC-970 for this. Could be portable, if I put wheels on > it...) > > GL de Bruce N1RX > > Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 09:33:39 +0100 > From: "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K2 Twins software?Linux? > To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > [Bit of a ramble] > > I am currently wondering exactly what to do on the K2 front - I may buy > the > IC-7000 because it has 2m and 70cms and can be taken out portable (with a > decent battery), also some of my portable locations have 220 volts > available > > and there are some very small switch-mode power supplies available. The > IC-7000 would solve quite a few problems in one easy-to-shift package - > want > > to get out on 2m, 70cms as well as HF. > > Not being able to adjust the K2 TX frequency via CAT control makes the K2 > + > transverter option unrealistic for satellite use, this would have been my > main use for the K2. The IC-7000 can be adjusted while in transmit. > > The IC-7000 downside is RX current drain (1.2A), but solar cells can > compensate for this. Cost-wise it's much cheaper than the K2 + options + > transverters, but obviously the K2 is a different beast. And I have the > KX-1 > > / K1 / T1 combination anyway. > > On the satellite side I am really waiting for the P3E satellite and may > stick to the 1.3 / 2.4 (and higher) GHz side of things anyway as I'm sure > the 2m / 70cms transponder will be pretty full. > > What I think will happen is that I'll become familiar with the K1 first, > then try a side-by-side comparison with the K2 while out portable. I see > the > > K2 purchase being put back a year or maybe two - we'll just have to see. > > Maybe a visit to FDIM in 2006 is needed to help make the decision - if > finances and US passport requirements permit. > > Simon Brown > --- > www.hb9drv.ch www.laax.ch > > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
