[Elecraft] XV Questions...

[Dennis Ponsness]

I have been perusing the "beta" manual for the XV series transverters and 
have a few questions.....

1.  When the K60XV module comes out (soon hopefully), can/will the XV series 
transverters be able to be driven with it?   If so, will that address the 
isolation problem in #2 below.

2.   Since I have the KAT-2 and the manual states that not to use the 
ANT1/ANT2 outputs to switch between the transverter and the HF antenna, does 
that mean that I should...

a) Disconnect the other antenna before using the transverter, i.e.  the 
transverter is hooked up to ANT 2, so I should disconnect ANT1 from the K2?
or,
b) Install a switch/relay on the HF antenna (ANT1) to isolate the antenna 
while I am using the transverter?

3.   How much isolation is required for the antenna switch/relay in #2 
above?

4.   The block diagram shows the use of a "TX key" with a single antenna 
system RF Power Amp.  I am assuming that this is connected to the relay jack 
on "brick" type amps.  I have really never used that function on any of the 
bricks that I have used - have always just let the brick sense the RF and 
then switch in.  Is it "manditory" to run this line?  Not a big deal if I 
have to, but was just curious.

5.  Is there a possibility for XV transverters in other bands - specifically 
432 MHz?  Or mayber 903/1296 MHz <grin>?

6.  I noticed in the manual that you can identify up to 4 XV transverters, 
but the current firmware in the K2 only allows for 3 - will the next K2 
firmware allow 4 seperate transverter bands?

I need to get a new 2m SSB/CW "rig" and right now I am leaning very heavy 
towards the XV144 -  I think that the marrage of the K2 with its GREAT RX 
and a well made transverter is an IDEAL combination for weak signal VHF/UHF 
work!

73

Dennis - WB0WAO

EN84ij Iosco County, Michigan
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:=)

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