As long as we are dreaming...I wish the KPA800 photo had a K2 or some other
way of determining the size/dimentions.
If the KPA800/1500 is not much larger than a Ten-Tec Orion then I would love
to see a K3 that matched the amp in size.
Make it modular and expandable. Have slots on the motherboard for 2nd rcvr,
6M/2M/220/440 transverter modules etc.
Include FM, SSTV etc as an "Optional Mode Module". Perhaps include
decoding of SSTV and text from other digital modes for display on an
optional flat panel display.
Make the PA upgradable with choice of 20W or 200W output.
Make it a 12V for mobile/battery operation but include a built-in quiet
switching supply. Maybe have the 20W be 12VDC and the 200W have a built-in
50V switching supply for running on 120VAC. Just thinking out loud here.
And make some provision for split operation indicators such as putting the
sidetone into only one side of a stereo headphone so that operators can HEAR
the difference between when they are transmitting split and when they are
not. A visual indication such as having all the frequency readouts turn
red in transmit during split operation and some other color when operating
simplex. An operator would KNOW from the first dit if he was intending to
work a DXpedition split and started to call simplex on the DX stations
frequency. (Maybe a mild shock to the keyer paddle is needed?)
A low end version would be a 20W 160-10M CW only rig (although I suspect SSB
would not add that much cost).
A high end version would run 200W with an internal AC supply and cover
160-microwave all modes including general coverage on 2 receivers and
auto-tuning on all bands below 144Mhz.
I think a K3 like that would be at least as expensive as adding up the price
of a 100W K2 with all accessories, options and converters and doubling or
tripling the total price.
Tom K2TA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig D. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 8:06 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products
I'm not interested in the amps, although they look great and hope that
they
are a big success. I really enjoy the test equipment kits such as the
XG-2
and noise source. Hopefully more specialized small test equipment such as
this can be done w/o a really large R&D commitment.
Of the "big" projects being discussed, the K3 is the only one that
captures
my interest and enthusiasm. I love my K2 - best rig I've ever had - but
it
sits in my shack on its small footprint as I twiddle the small knobs and
drill down thru menus (if I can remember how) to operate it. My ideal K3
would NOT need to be "contest grade" with 2 receivers, etc. But I would
like a larger self contained unit with less menus and more knobs and a
larger (color??) display. 12 V power, 100 W out, built in tuner, CW &
SSB,
IF DSP, spectrum display, and if possible 6 and 2 w/o external adapters.
Tall order I know, but what fun it would be to build and operate!!
73
... Craig AC0DS
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