Here's a "HEY, SCOTT" idea that occurred to me while writing my previous
post in praise of the Omni VI.
I'd love it if TenTec offered AM receive through a low-cost 4-6 kHz
ceramic filter and diode detector in the Omni. Other filters selectable,
as always. Then, manufacture an outboard shortwave converter you could
attach to the AUX antenna.
It could be a simple crystal converter for the common SWBC bands, or maybe
a 0.5-30 mHz synthesized converter with 500 hKz steps and output on 15
meters. Or something like that. Such a converter could be sold to other
ham-band-only rig owners, too.
This would give those who want it general coverage, without sacrificing
the Omni's ham-band performance or adding much to the cost of the basic
radio. Scott, if you take up my idea, send me the first converter :-)
73,
Peter - KD7MW
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