[Skimmertalk] Current SDR choices for CW skimmer?

[Andy (KU7T)]

Hi,

 

I am researching the idea of getting a CW skimmer up for the major HF bands;
there still is a shortage in the Pacific Northwest.  I played with a
softrock but never got it to work satisfactorily, so I am looking at a
non-kit SDR. Looking for something reasonable that can do 5 HF bands. I know
about the QSR1, but the cost is pretty steep. 

 

What other options are out here for a 5 band CW skimming capable SDR? Is the
SDR-IQ good, it not quite clear from its description.

Is there a 2nd hand market for these things?

 

Thanks and 73

Andy

KU7T