Pete,
What a great idea!!!
73/Carter/K8VT
Peter A. Klein wrote:
>
> 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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