[Elecraft] New K2 Options - 6M YES!

[Kenneth E. Harker]

On Mon, May 05, 2003 at 11:19:46AM -0700, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote:
> Earl had the bands incorrect. We are releasing transverters for:
> 
> 6 Meters  (XV50)
> 2 Meters  (XV144)
> 222 MHz   (XV222)

This is really exciting.
 
> These three use the same PCB. We have possible future plans for one for 432 
> MHz.
> 
> <= 1 dB NF typical. (PHEMT front end transistor.)
> 
> Level 17 dBM mixer in the front end for excellent dynamic range.

Here are the numbers for the Downeast Microwave two meter transverter ($295 kit,
$395 assembled and tested):

Operating Voltage       12.0 - 15.5 VDC, 13.8 nominal 
Current Drain           5 amps maximum on Transmit, 350 milliamps on Receive 
Output Power            Maximum 25 W linear, 35 watts compressed (FM and CW 
                        only) Output has 25 dB of adjustable range. Minimum 
                        1 mW (0dBM) for 10 watts output power. 
Maximum IF Drive Power  200 mW (+23 dBM) with 25 dB IF adjustment range 
Receive Noise Figure    1.0 dB maximum, 0.8 dB nominal 
Conversion Gain         +17 dB nominal (25 dB adjustable IF attenuator) 

More details: http://www.downeastmicrowave.com/144.htm

I would love to see a side-by-side comparison.  The Downeast Microwave and 
Elecraft technical support cultures are polar opposites.  Downeast Microwave
refuses to even use email.

 
> Integrates with the K2 -AND- works with ANY other HF rig that has 28 MHz 
> and provides TX key out.

I am very interested in what the "preferred" interface with the K2/100 would 
be, and whether this might change with the eventual introduction of the K60XV
module.


> More data later today or early tomorrow. We are writing it up right now. :^)
> 
> 73, Eric   WA6HHQ
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> 
> 
> Eddy Avila wrote:
> >YES!!! Where's the 6-mtr xvter!!!??? Someone asleep at the wheel at 
> >Elecraft? :-)
> 
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