[50mhz] Re: [2m] all mode radios

Fri, 04 Jul 2003 03:00:21 +0000

I did all that... and I'll cut to the chase. Get an Icom IC-706MKIIG. It is 
ALL the radio you'll ever need.

            Mike KC2FTN

>From: John Geiger <[email protected]>
>To: fidel <[email protected]>, George Clark <[email protected]>,   
>6meters <[email protected]>, 50mhz <[email protected]>,   2m 
><[email protected]>, sixmeter <[email protected]>
>Subject: Re: [50mhz] Re: [2m] all mode radios
>Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 19:09:06 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Depending on which rigs you already have, the ten tec
>transverters can be a very cost effective way to go.
>If you already have a HF transceiver, you can get a 20
>to 6 meter transverter, and a 10 to 2 meter
>transverter.  The 6 meter will cost $75 or so, and the
>2 meter will cost $100.  Another way is to get the 10
>to 2 meter transverter, and then a ten tec 2 to 6
>meter transverter.  This method will allow you to
>cover the more of the 6 meter band.  You could also do
>this method with a Radio Shack 10 meter monoband
>transceiver, which was being closed out for $50.
>
>There are plenty of other transverter options, which
>will cost more, but will probably provide better
>performance.  They are also a little more complicated
>to interface.  You could also find an Icom 706
>original model for $400 or so, which is a great way to
>go since you get 100 watts on 6, eliminating the need
>and expense of placing an amp after the transverter.
>You would also get 10 watts on 2, and this would be
>the easiest method to hook up.
>
>73s John NE0P
>
>--- fidel <[email protected]> wrote:
> > I too am looking for a 2/6 all mode or transvetters?
> > any input?
> > Ron   n0oef
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "George Clark" <[email protected]>
> > To: "6meters" <[email protected]>; "50mhz"
> > <[email protected]>; "2m"
> > <[email protected]>; "sixmeter"
> > <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 5:40 AM
> > Subject: [2m] all mode radios
> >
> >
> >     I want to thank all that came back to me on the
> > above subject. As one
> > person put it though, it's cheaper and better to use
> > transverters.
> >     Again thanks!
> >                                            George
> >
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