[222mhz] SSB 222.100 MHz

[N9QZD]

Probably have more luck getting Kenwood to add 222 to their TS-2000. And chances of that are close to Zero. 

I probably would buy such a radio since all of mine are getting long in the tooth. 

-Pete 

------Original Message------
From: mike peace
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To: jmlowman at sbcglobal.net
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Subject: Re: [222mhz] SSB 222.100 MHz
Sent: Oct 30, 2011 7:59 PM


How can we as amatures persuade Yaesu to revise an updated version of the FT 736R I would love to see it at 2m 100 watts 220 and 432 50 watts and 1.2 GHZ 20 watts N3WVBEN90
 > Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:16:57 -0700
> From: jmlowman at sbcglobal.net
> To: 222mhz at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [222mhz] SSB 222.100 MHz
> 
> The problem stems from the fact that so much amateur equipment is made in
> Japan, and 222 MHz is not an authorized ham band in that region.
> 
> After some research, it seems that transverters are the best solution.  
> DEMI, as
> was mentioned, and Elecraft sell them.  The one from Elecraft is a kit, 
> and I
> believe that the ones from DEMI are available as a kit or assembled and 
> tested.
> If I go in that direction I would probably go for the Elecraft model, as 
> it will work
> seamlessly with my K2.
> 
> I'm assuming that you want that particular band for contesting, as in 
> this part
> of 6-land that seems to be the only time that there's any activity on 
> SSB on 222.
> You may want to consider this.
> 
> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
> 
> On 10/30/2011 8:31 AM, Ted M wrote:
> > Hi,
> >   
> > It appears there are no SSB 222 MHz radios being produced anymore.
> > Are there any plans by the big 3 amateur companies to build one.
> >   
> > I looked on eBAY and did not see any.
> >   
> > Does anyone in the group know the model of any of these SSB radios?
> > That way I can narrow my search.
> >   
> > Thanks and 73
> > Sincerely,
> > Ted
> > KB6UDA
> >
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