Re: [Elecraft] OT: K440XV?

2010-11-13 Thread AB3EN
The 2M setup has connectors inside that lead me to think that a 70cm add on might be in the works for next year. If not then it was a funny way to set the 2M up ;-) 73 Dan - Dan AB3EN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-K440XV-tp5734761p5736018.html Sen

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K440XV?

2010-11-13 Thread James Sarte
Hi Olli, My primary interest would have been for 70cm FM, but I'm open to experimentation. I'm still haven't ruled out purchasing the K144XV just for that reason. A small log-periodic and a 160 watt mirage 2m amplifier might be fun to play with. Anyway, I guess I should say that it would have b

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K440XV?

2010-11-13 Thread Olli
James, if your only interest is 440 FM then a handheld or mobile TRX should be a much cheaper solution. ;-)) Having fitted the K144XV in my K3 I would not see any available space anymore to also fit a 70 and/or 23 cm transverter inside, too. With all the options space is getting rare inside.

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K440XV?

2010-11-12 Thread James Sarte
That's a good point Gary. One big difference and advantage with the K3 though is its modular construction. If an internal transverter were to go kaput, I imagine that one could just disable it in the settings until its repaired or replaced. HF would still work fine. That may not be the case wit

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K440XV?

2010-11-12 Thread Gary Gregory
Yep, wishful thinking I reckon. There are two options I would not contemplate, 2M and 70CM and for that matter any higher frequencies. DC to Daylight radios might be attractive until something goes wrong, then your 'all in one box' system CAN take you off air completely and that for me would be k

[Elecraft] OT: K440XV?

2010-11-12 Thread James Sarte
Hello group, Is there any hardware limitation preventing the design and implementation of an internal UHF transverter? In this day and age of DC to Daylight boxes, I'm surprised that Elecraft only has a VHF module available for the K3. For me, 2 meters isn't so useful in NYC. If given the optio