[Elecraft_K3] KR3 SW Receiver.

[Edward R Cole]

This has been recently discussed, but I would like to see the ability
to run external SDR sw with the K3.  At present only the K3 firmware
can be run and, as far as I know, that sw is under Elecraft
proprietary control (and that may be a good thing right now).

The true promise of SDR is the ability for sw to be continually
improved/modified (that exists now) and for secondary sources of
operating sw (not possible).  This is why I have invested in two
LP-Pan (essentially two external SDR) is to run secondary sw (Linrad,
Spectravue, Winrad, etc.).

Running ext sw on the K3 is all wrapped into the issue of exporting
IQ signals, externally.  It is my hope that this will be available
some day.  Probably the evolution of the P3...Or a K4?

73, Ed - KL7UW

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I would like to see a true SDR receiver from Elecraft. Something like
the QSR1 with a pre-selector and the facility to use it  with a
transmitter built in.

Very few of the SDR's on the market are designed more for swl'ing
rather than  ham use. A Ham friendly SDR from Elecraft would get my
vote. If it could be installed into the P3 box that would even be better.

I find that I use my Perseus more than the P3, that will probably
change when I can use an external monitor with the P3.

73
John





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