This new radio caught my attention, and I was thinking about getting one... until I found out that it doesn't cover the low end of 10. According to what I have read, it starts at 28.7 or thereabouts. That makes it worthless for 10M SSB operation.
I really like the looks of it otherwise. No huge deal that it doesn't do FM. I would prefer to have FM (and repeater splits), but I can live without it or use a different rig for that. But what's the point of an export SSB rig that's worthless on 10M?
Now if somebody comes up with a tricky mod that adds coverage via external switches or the like, I might reconsider. I know some folks prefer keeping the factory appearance, but I kinda like the cobbled-together look with added mystery boxes and whatnot. Mad scientist and all that.
I really like the looks of it otherwise. No huge deal that it doesn't do FM. I would prefer to have FM (and repeater splits), but I can live without it or use a different rig for that. But what's the point of an export SSB rig that's worthless on 10M?
Now if somebody comes up with a tricky mod that adds coverage via external switches or the like, I might reconsider. I know some folks prefer keeping the factory appearance, but I kinda like the cobbled-together look with added mystery boxes and whatnot. Mad scientist and all that.