[Elecraft] Transverters

[Tom Bosscher]

>  If only I could rig up a pan adapter for the K2, I'd use that as an IF 
> rig instead of the Kenwood 850.

Raj,

         As an alternative, N4PY's software control program has a bandscan 
function, that when you press it, it takes over the K2 for about 10 
seconds, and scans the bandwidth you want, and shows the display on a 
quasi-spectrum analyzer screen shot. Works very well.
http://www.ralabs.com/n4py/

         Also, on six meters, I have an older Icom 551D. The receiver blows 
wind, but it transmits OK. Receive audio is just oh so bad! In looking at 
the Icom diagram, the IF shift uses a 10.xx MHz IF. Hmm. So I tapped that 
feed, and ran that to my K2, which picked up the IF signal on the 10 MHz 
band. Now I have the clean K2 receive audio. Basically, I tune with the 
Icom, and transmit with it, but receive on the K2. Kinda weird, but it 
works. I'm saving up the nickels to buy another K2 ( so I can be on six and 
the low bands at the same time), and of course a Elecraft six meter 
transverter.

         And for Elecrafts next item: Oh would I like a box that taps the 
K2 IF, and is a spectrum analyzer. The output would be VGA, to plug into 
your monitor, or USB/UTP connection. That UTP connection would also tie 
into the K2 rs-232 for control across any network. (UTP connectors with 
built in web browers are around $ 40 today)

         Someday,

         73, Tom K8IIE