[NLRS] Microwave Modules transverters

[W0ZQ at aol.com]

I think the uW modules are very good old technology - rugged, good  
sensitivity, but may lack the dynamic range of the newer Down East, TenTec, or  
DB6NT designs.  If you can find one at a decent price, they are indeed a  good 
performer.  Through the years I've used the 222-28 and the 1296-144  "black 
boxes" .... they worked great.  Some of the parts for the uW modules  are 
getting hard to find - yes, there are some "equivalent" parts that you may  be 
able to use. 
 
If I was buying "new", I'd look to the newer DEM, TenTec, or DB6NT  
transverter designs with more modern mixers and active devices the provide a  
better dynamic range and that have parts available for when you blow up  
something.

My $0.02 worth.

73, Jon
W0ZQ