[NLRS] FW: [Mw] 222 MHz transverter for the FT-817

Mon, 1 Apr 2002 08:33:07 -0600

I'm forwarding this to NLRS because I know several of you have FT-817s...
but I don't know WHO.  I'm going to order a board, and will happily act as
coordinator for anyone else who wishes one... just let me know.

73 Donn
WA2VOI/0

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Wade W1GHZ (N1BWT) & Beth Wade N1SAI 
> [mailto:[email protected]]
> 
> Sent: 01 April 2002 10:55
> To: [email protected]; [email protected]
> Cc: [email protected]
> Subject: [Mw] 222 MHz transverter for the FT-817
> 
> 
> A project this winter has been a 222 MHz transverter for the 
> Yaesu FT-817 -- the only thing missing from this little wonder.
> I've built a couple of them, have a couple of friends trying,
> and have started to write it up.
> 
> you can see a preview at:
> 
> www.w1ghz.cx/new/222short.zip	(for slow connections)
> 
> www.w1ghz.cx/new/222.zip		(more pictures)
> 
> the Miniverter article, for those who haven't seen it yet:
> 
> www.w1ghz.cx/miniverter.zip
> 
> There are no links to any of the above yet - just type the URL
> in your browser.
> 
> now the question:  I am considering ordering some printed-circuit
> boards for the transverter.
> 
> One alternative is to just post the board file; you can order 3 boards
> for $59, so your cost is $20 per board, if you have two 
> friends to share.
> 
> If the quantity is higher, the cost gets down to $10 to $12 per board
> (much lower at very high quantities, but I don't expect 
> that).  I don't 
> mind ordering a batch if enough are wanted to cover the cost, but I'd
> rather not have a big pile gathering dust.
> 
> So, look it over, and if you'd like a board, send email.  I'm 
> not looking
> for a firm commitment, just trying to guage the interest.
> 
> 73
> paul
> 
> PS - to those in other countries, sorry about the bandwidth.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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