[SADXA] Transverters

[Richard Solomon]

There is a large spread in $$$ on transverters. From the Downeast ones
up to the Kuhne (I think that's the name). You can spend several hundreds
of $$ getting on 6 & 2.
6 Meters (aka The "Magic Band") can get quite hot during an opening and be
stone quiet the rest of the time. The big DX season on 6 is coming up soon.
And as the SSI gets higher, 6 will really begin to get jumping.

Except for the occasional net or VHF contest, 2, 220 & 432 SSB is usually
very quiet.

I would vote on concentrating on 6. Beams are not that expensive and a lot
smaller than HF Beams.

OF course, you could always get a FTDX-5000MP and not worry about all that
small stuff !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ



-----Original Message-----
From: sadxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:sadxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Douglas Todd
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 8:41 AM
To: Southern AZ DX Association E-Mail Reflector
Subject: [SADXA] Transverters


I am considering getting a transverter for my K2, but don't know anything
about band characteristics on 6, 2, or other VHF/UHF bands. The K2 does not
demodulate FM -- only CW, and SSB. Digital modes are available through and
audio connection to the computer.

Looking for some advice.  Is there a sizable CW / SSB population on 6 or 2
meters ?

Max power out of the kit transverter is 20 watts.

Let me know...

Thanks

Doug
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