Re: [TenTec] Wish List for ORION-III

[Brian Mullaney <bpm@lintech.com>]

On 4/8/2014 8:23 AM, Carl Moreschi wrote:
> This is all too outdated a way to make a transceiver now.  The new 
> best way is to create 100% digital data right at the antenna 
> connection. Then everything is done in software.  The new Flex 6500 
> does this and the results are totally amazing.  No more crystal 
> filters at all and the 2 khz dynamic range is above 100 db.  I believe 
> in a few years all good radios will be made this way.
Just so long as:

1) It is a box with knobs.
2) Doesn't require an annual software subscription to use.


A clean TX (both close-in and composite noise) would be really nice.

Brian N2AET