[Elecraft] New XV Transverters for the K2 and most HF rigs

[Deinhardt, Toby]

Hallo Eric,

1) I can bearly await the PDF of the circut and manual of the 
transverters, or did I miss something?

2) Will it be possible to buy the transverters in a EC-2 friendly
form (a bit like Kat 100 EC2 Panels)? I would like to but as much
transversions a possible in a box as possible, because most of
my operation is out of a suite case.

3) Especially if the answer to two is yes, when will the 70 cm
transverter become avaidable? A few weeks? A few 10s of Weeks?
A few 100s of weeks?

4) If one or more transverters are built to work with a K2 and a
KPA100/KAT100-2 in an EC2, what would the RF daisy chain look
like? I assume that a KRC2 or rewiring when one changes from
KW to one of the transverter bands is not necessary.

5) What will the changes be like when the transverter I/O
(with or with out 60m) becomes avaidable? Just a few resistors
or any thing more complicated?

I am sure that I can think of many more questions, so I better stop
now.

vy 73 de toby

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
To: Elecraft List; QRP-L
Sent: 07/05/2003 21:27
Subject: [Elecraft] New XV Transverters for the K2 and most HF rigs

Here is the transverter information. More pictures at
http://www.elecraft.com

73, Eric  WA6HHQ
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Three state-of-the-art transverters are included in Elecraft's new XV
Series: 
the XV50 (6 Meters), XV144 (2 Meters), and XV222 (222 MHz). The
transverters 
can be used with nearly any transceiver that covers the 28 to 30 MHz
frequency 
range, including Elecraft's high-performance K2 and K2/100.

The XV Series provides important benefits for the operator in both
receive and 
transmit modes. On receive, the transverters combine a low receive noise

figure (typically 0.8 dB) with a high dynamic range front end (+17 dBm
mixer), 
ensuring exceptional weak-signal performance even in large-signal 
environments. Reliable overload detection is included at the IF port to 
protect the mixer. On transmit, the XV's 20-25 watts output will drive
most 
high power linear amplifiers. A sequenced keying output is provided for 
external amplifiers, and a built-in wattmeter using a 10-segment LED
bargraph 
provides fast power output monitoring. Provision is also made for an
optional 
crystal oven to enhance frequency stability.

Single-port and dual-port IF connections allow use with almost any 
transceiver. IF transmit levels from 0 dBm to +39 dBm (1 milliWatt to 8
watts) 
can be accommodated, with a constant-impedance IF termination for
consistent 
performance. Multiple transverters can be easily daisy chained to a
single IF 
transceiver, providing multiband operation without cable rearrangement.
A 
brightly illuminated label clearly identifies which transverter is
selected.

The XV Series transverters are packaged in attractive, low-profile
enclosures 
measuring only 1.2" (3 cm) tall, with styling that matches the Elecraft
K2. 
The transverters are also well integrated with the K2 electrically,
providing 
automatic band selection; independent, calibrated display of each 
transverter's operating frequency to 10 Hz; and front-panel power level
control.

Like Elecraft's transceivers, the XV transverters are completely
modular, 
simplifying construction and alignment. The professionally-written,
fully 
illustrated manual will appeal to experienced as well as first-time
builders. 
The kits are easy to assemble, featuring "no-wires" construction, and
all 
surface-mount parts used in the kit (15 total) are pre-installed at the
factory.

Price: $349.00
Availability:

Orders received now will begin shipping June 22nd. Additional
information and 
on line ordering can be found at http://www.elecraft.com

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