[NLRS] HR-2510 vs HR-2600

[David Whitham]

Hello,
The HR-2510 and HR-2600 are practically the same radios.  I think the only 
difference is the HR-2600 comes with a CTCSS tone chip and will run split 
frequency for the 10 meter repeaters.  I think the HR-2510 doesn't have 
those capabilities.  I own a HR-2600 and I have plans to put the radio to 
use on 222 MHz as well.

Look for a May 2001 QST.  There is an article in there where the author 
converted a Ten-Tec 1210 (10 meter to 2 meter) transverter to operate on the 
222 MHz band.  You need to pay close attention to his closing comments.  
There is a filter that will have to be made to make the conversion 
compatible with the FCC rules.  The nice thing about this conversion is that 
you don't have to modify the HR-2510 or HR-2600.  If you go the DEMI 
equipment route.  You will need T/R switching and the way to reduce to power 
input from the 10 meter rig into the transverter.  That is all built into 
the Ten Tec 1210.  I plan to do that once I find a 1210 unit for a good 
price on sale at a hamfest.

CU on the bands!!

73
Dave - K9DQ
Franksville, WI EN62

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