[Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly?

[James Good]

Somewhat related to this question.  Will the Elecraft line of transverters
work with other brands/makes/models of radios?  Specifically, I have an Icom
(seriously considering an Elecraft in the near future though) that is an
HF/VHF/UHF all mode radio but does not include the 222 MHz band.  There is
some limited activity on that band locally and I would like to try operating
there if possible.

Thanks in advance.
Jim KD5VXH


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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Lowman
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 9:39 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly?

I suppose this question pertains to any of the XV-series transverters.

I understand that there are no SMT parts to install; only through-hole
components.

How long should the assembly/alignment/testing take?
I've been assembling kits since the Heathkit days.

This looks like an excellent way to get on 222 MHz, although I'm a bit on
the fence.
I would need to buy the transverter interface module for the K3, so we're
looking at almost $500 without an antenna for this band.
As I understand it, there is little activity on SSB on 222 MHz except in
contests, which is surprising given the population of the greater LA/OC
area.
At the SCCC meeting in September, our Division Director and Vice Director
said that it wasn't this way 10 years ago.

Any help with my original question will be greatly appreciated.
I know that you can't help with the scarcity of stations on the band in this
area.  :-)

73 de Jim - AD6CW
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