[Elecraft] 144 MHz Transverter or rig?

Fri Apr 9 17:55:01 2004

Hi

I would normally recommend the Elecraft K2 with the XV144 for CW/SSB on =
2 meters but if you need to receive on HF and VHF at the same time you =
may want to look at a K2 and a TenTec 526 6n2 all mode radio. The =
receive current is about 600-700 ma on the 526. The K2 is about 200-300 =
ma added to the XV144's 250 ma and you are about the same as the 526. =
However if you are running the K2 and the 526 without a XV144 at the =
same time your current is about 1 amp. You also get 6 meters and FM mode =
as well. The 526 will output 20 watts in all modes.=20

If you don't need FM and can operate on HF or VHF then the K2/XV144 is a =
much better choice. The down side to the 526 is it is bigger and heavier =
than the XV144 and it does not include a keyer for a paddle. The =
receiver is probably better than the FT-817 but not as good at the =
K2/XV144.

Don Brown
KD5NDB
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  Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 9:53 AM
  Subject: [Elecraft] 144 MHz Transverter or rig?

  I need input from the Elecraft community, please.

  I'd like to be able to field a 2 meter ssb/cw station. While the =
performance specs on the XV-144 are impressive, there are a few =
negatives for my needs. The receive current may be too high for my power =
package to cope with, the size is a factor and if I do decide that the =
K2 is the rig to bring, I can only use one band (HF or VHF) at a time.

  I own an FT-817 (filters battery and all) but it's a power hog and not =
a great performer. I'm considering selling it now that I have =
experienced Elecraft performance.

  I'm intrigued by the "Hohentwiel" from QRP Project in Germany. I =
realize that's it's only a five watt rig, but so is the FT-817. =
Otherwise it seems to be closest to my needs.

  I'd really appreciate as much input as you folks care to give. Reports =
of personal experience with any of the rigs would be great.

  Thanks and 73,

  Lonnie
  NY2LJ
  [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>

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