Pete KE9OA wrote:

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As far as
style, I am thinking of making it about the size of the Drake SW8. Let me
know what you are looking for, folks!


Sounds like a cool radio you're developing.
The SW8 size would be perfect. Please put a handle on it, not a stupid shoulder
strap like some portables have. I think a good noise limiter is a must for MW.
I see you're attempting synchronous detection. If you can make it
sideband-selectable with a passband offset control (a-la Drake R8B), you'll
have a winner! If you can't get the synch detector to work well, consider
adding SSB mode and an ANALOG fine tuning knob for manual ECSS instead. Unless
the synch detector works really well, it's pretty much useless (a-la the ICOM
R75). Oh, and be careful that the digital display doesn't radiate digital hash
that can be picked up by the radio's loop antenna.

Other than that, if possible, give it superb audio. And make it a cool color
like red or blue. I'm sick of gray and black radios!

Good luck with your project!





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