Great ideas RICK. I like the modular concept, and what you want when you want.
>
> I hope Barry is right.
>
>
>
> Although we've been through all of this before, we are all a bit farther
> down the road than we were a year ago.
>
>
>
> I don't have much use for a band scope, but understand and accept that it is
> a very necessary option for many, perhaps most. However, IMO, if you want
> to keep the size of the radio to a decent size, similar to the OMNI VII,
> then there isn't enough room for a big screen AND the rest of the info that
> needs to be displayed. There is no sense in having a tiny (useless) display
> like on the FTdx-5000.
>
>
>
> FEATURES:
>
> . Modular design with a low entry-level price (like the K3)
>
> . Optional 2nd RX
>
> . Optional External Pan-Adapter (like the K3)
>
> . IF output wired to the back panel for d-i-y SDR Pan-Adapters
>
> . DOWNWARD CONVERSION first IF
>
> . Room for ALL roofing filter options (15/6/2.4 kHz + 600/300 Hz).
>
> . Decent sized S-Meter that older OM's can read
>
> . Bright WARNING when in SPLIT mode.
>
> . Dual Keying circuits (2-cable loop, and AMP Key with menu
> adjustable lead and hang times)
>
> . ALL Amp keying connections utilize RCA Phono (NOT DIN).
>
> . Separate RF and AF Gain Controls
>
> . Separate RIT Knob (not multi knob)
>
> . RX LINE OUT/IN for pre-selector or Noise Canceller
>
> . EXT RX ANT line with its own reed relay to remove it and ground the
> RX antenna in TX mode
>
> . OPTIONAL ATU with memory; SWR 10:1
>
> . Final Amp rated for full power at SWR of 3:1 (at least)- probably
> means using 24 or 48v FETS.
>
> . QUIET FAN - I like the external fan solution of the OM7 and OR.
>
> . CAT Interface: if and only if we can get Alex to write an Omni-Rig
> driver, I prefer USB. If not, then RS-232.
>
> . NIC interface (for remoting)
>
> . IMO, I like lighter colors like the OM6. Easier to read labels
> than on the black panels.
>
> . Orange Dot ;-)
>
> . I'm sure there are some needs for the guys working digital modes,
> but I will let them define that.
>
>
>
> I think the "modular" is important.
>
> People can buy and pay for the options the like and need.
>
> Also, people can buy a base model earlier, and expand over a year or two.
>
>
>
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
>
> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
>
>
>
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