Hi all,
It looks like Flex is adding a VHF/UHF option to their Flex-5000 with us in mind:
* Transmit Frequencies: 2m (144-148 MHz) and 70 cm (430-450 MHz) * Receive Frequencies: VHF (132-165 MHz) and UHF (420-465 MHz) * Low noise preamp: 1 dB NF * Frequency stability: ± 0.5 ppm (internal) or external 10 MHz reference * Standard Version: 30 watts on both VHF and UHF * High Power Version: 60 watts on both VHF and UHF (must be factory installed) * All mode support- supports SSB, FM, FM-N, CW and digital modes (ASFK) * Full duplex cross band operation mode - Satellite ready: B and J modes supported * Separate transmit and receive antenna connectors on VHF or UHF for satellite or transverter operation (requires power attenuation).
"available late 2009" / price TBD
Full details here:
http://flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=F5K_upgrades
Now, picture that bandscope displaying a HEO passband...
--Mike, WQ5C