[Elecraft] 222 MHz Transverter

[Phil Wheeler]

220 was much more active back in the 90s, Jim (I'm 
in Torrance). I used it and the Condor system to 
chat with a pal out in Parker AZ back in those 
days.  Now my only 220 capability is an HT!

All the bands up there seem pretty empty. Cellphones?

73, Phil W7OX

On 1/19/15 6:51 PM, Jim Lowman wrote:
> I was about to order the 222 MHz transverter 
> kit, but looked at how little activity there is 
> on that band in this area, except during contests.
> Even then, about 70% seems to be on FM, so I 
> couldn't justify the expenditure.
>
> I see it as a paradox.  This is the LA/OC area 
> of southern California; the second-largest 
> population center in the US.
>
> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
>
> On 1/16/2015 7:52 PM, Mike Zbrozek wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hello Group-
>>
>> Since Elecraft makes an 222 MHz Xverter I 
>> wonder how many ops
>> have built one? I noticed that its more of a 
>> kit, soldering parts to
>> the circuit board. I also wonder how much 
>> activity there is around
>> the country on 222 regarding weak signal work 
>> and cw/ssb ops?
>> I have rigs for 144 and 432 since I am an ex 
>> Amsat opr.....
>>
>> Thanks in Advance
>>
>> 73
>> Mike K8XF