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?
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>
> [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
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