[TenTec] OT: Question to the group

[rick@dj0ip.de]

What would you guys think of a new radio that had the following
characteristics:

Ø   SDR radio with knobs, similar size and form factor to the IC-7300

Ø  Superior receiver to the IC-7300; roughly on par with the Flex 6300

Ø  50w of output power

Ø  Cost: $1000

 

I guess the big question is, is 50w a show stopper.

 

Had someone ask me that question recently (obviously with the intent to
build this) and I had to pass.

I dunno.

For me I find it OK.

I usually run my Eagle at 60w and when driving my amp, it runs at 60w.

 

But my gut tells me most people won’t accept a 50w transmitter.

They are programmed to expect 100w.

 

What do you guys think?

 

73

Rick, DJ0IP