[Elecraft] DEM Transverters

[JohnK1JD@aol.com]

Neill, G4HLX wrote:
No, the kit is not a beginners project (but nor is the K2, I would 
say).  The DEM manual is not up to the high standard set by Elecraft, but 
is perfectly adequate and a whole lot better than many others I have 
used.  The surface mount components were a particular challenge...
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   Sorry in advance for the non - Elecraft bandwidth.

   Neill has it completely right. Down East Microwave kits are NOT that 
difficult to build, especially for those having built a K2, and the 
performance level with a K2 is superb. At the Dayton Elecraft booth, I passed 
a 6m QSL to Eric from my K2-DEM 6m transverter kit combo.
   Sneezing while building the transverter caused the temporary loss of one 
surface mount component, but later it was found on the basement concrete 
floor! Actually, pre-tinning the pads and holding the component down 
initially make surface mount construction quite simple (that, plus the 
illuminated magnifier everyone bought for their K2 assembly).
   No, it's not an Elecraft manual but there's enough information to do the 
job - take your time and all will be well. 

73,  John, K1JD
  Jamestown, RI