[Collins] Query about 6m transverters and S-line

[Jim Brannigan]

The TT transverter is a fine piece of equipment and the 32S-3 is set up to
drive a transverter (A 62S-1)
There should be enough drive from the CONV OUTPUT on the 32S-3 to drive the
TT.
Open the PA DISABLE to turn off the 6146 finals.
There are switching considerations you will have to work out.
6m is the "Magic Band" and very different from the HF bands.  A dipole will
work, but shoot for a beam.
You have picked a great project, have fun.

Jim

> CAUTION: Newbie alert! Go easy on him!:-)
>
> I've recently fallen heir to a lovely set of S-line equipment.
> Unfortunately, I haven't upgraded to General yet, so all I can do at the
> moment is listen.  However, it comes into my pointy little head that a
> 6m transverter would be just the ticket to allow me some use of the gear
> before I upgrade, and get me onto what looks like might be a very fun
> band in which to operate.
>
> I was looking at the TenTec 20-to-6 box, which has garnered several
> favorable reviews.  Trouble is, it appears to have a max input of 20W.
> The 32S-3 appears to put out in the 100W range, and it's not immediately
> apparent to me whether or not that can be reduced.  I can't imagine its
> output level NOT being adjustable.
>
> So, help the newbie out:  is the power out on the 32S-3 adjustable?  Is
> the TenTec a decent transverter?  Has anyone used it or any other 6m
> transverter with the S-line equipment?