Somewhat related to this question. Will the Elecraft line of transverters work with other brands/makes/models of radios? Specifically, I have an Icom (seriously considering an Elecraft in the near future though) that is an HF/VHF/UHF all mode radio but does not include the 222 MHz band. There is some limited activity on that band locally and I would like to try operating there if possible.
Thanks in advance. Jim KD5VXH -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jim Lowman Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 9:39 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly? I suppose this question pertains to any of the XV-series transverters. I understand that there are no SMT parts to install; only through-hole components. How long should the assembly/alignment/testing take? I've been assembling kits since the Heathkit days. This looks like an excellent way to get on 222 MHz, although I'm a bit on the fence. I would need to buy the transverter interface module for the K3, so we're looking at almost $500 without an antenna for this band. As I understand it, there is little activity on SSB on 222 MHz except in contests, which is surprising given the population of the greater LA/OC area. At the SCCC meeting in September, our Division Director and Vice Director said that it wasn't this way 10 years ago. Any help with my original question will be greatly appreciated. I know that you can't help with the scarcity of stations on the band in this area. :-) 73 de Jim - AD6CW ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
