[Elecraft] Questions on 2m transverter

[Bob Nielsen]

On Thu, Jul 31, 2003 at 06:12:30PM -0400, nz7c@cox.net wrote:
> Hi folks - I know ZERo about 2m SSB and cw operating. 1 - Any problem
> operating 2m SSB and cw from my Ringo dual bander mounted up about 25
> feet?

Almost all SSB and CW activity is done with horizontal polarization, so
that probably wouldn't be an ideal antenna.

> 2 - How much activity do you hear on 2m SSB and cw? Anybody operate
> in this freq in the Southwest?

When I lived in Tucson, there were local several users of these modes. 
The activity level is much less than with FM, however.

> 3 - What kind of distance might I expect to communicate?

It depends on conditions, terrain, etc.  A few hundred to a few
thousand miles, although moonbounce is not uncommon (but not with a
transverter feeding a Ringo).  Satellite communications is another
possibility.

> The transverter is not exactly low priced - so I am really wondering
> what additional operating fun I would have once it was built.... ie
> cost/benefit? Thanks for any input.

> 73/NZ7C
> 

73,
Bob, N7XY