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Restoring the status quo of Ham Radio
I wonder if we as a NG might put together a design
for an HF rig that could be built with ease by novices and experienced constructors alike? I suggest that none of the CB-style gadgets of today's CB-style rigs are necessary and that a reproducible design having only the facilities of, say, the KW2000, would provide the basis of any station. Keeping it simple will increase the chance of success. I suggest the following.... DDS VFO VFO display based upon graphic LCD to simulate the use of a tuning knob-plus-dial. Tuning knob plus flywheel using optical sensors, giving the "Feel" associated with traditional rigs. DSP for the audio and mixing stages, perhaps with a low IF of ooo 50kHz to resolve the ringing problems that arise in narrow baseband filters for CW. ooo 100mW output allowing the choice of PA for CBers-Masquerading-As-Radio-Hams or running barefoot QRP for _REAL_ Radio Hams. Any of the established CB types in this NG are welcome to join this discussion, I only ask that your contributions be meaningful and not the inane sneering 'n; jeering for which you are famous. |
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