[amsat-bb] Re: Wish List, The Ideal VHF/UHF Sat Rig

Ken Ernandes expunged (n2wwd@mindspring.com):

1. Can I come up with a design to these specifications that I can sell in the realistic price range of the typical amateur operator?
2. Is there a large enough market out there that I can make a profit on this exercise?

I generally agree with these questions, but how do you explain the Icom IC-7800? That's a $10,000 rig!

I personally am planning on skipping the "all-in-one" box (even if it actually existed) and will be building an SDR/Transverter based system eventually. I think you have much better control of your environment with the SDR/Xverter combo.

-Steve

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