[TenTec] 2m xverter -1210A new potential user questions - drift?

Tue, 30 Mar 2004 13:56:55 -0500

Jacq,

Not exactly an answer to your question, but more a probe on the original
problem. I wonder if you are using, or considered using, the Icom CR282 High
Stability Xtal Ref option ($150) in your IC-706?

73, Joel Hallas, W1ZR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "wv0q" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 1:48 PM
Subject: [TenTec] 2m xverter -1210A new potential user questions - drift?

> Hello
> I was wondering if anyone on the list might be able to discuss with me
> their use of the TT 2m xverter?
>
> I would like to use one with a TT Triton IV Digital 544 that is sitting
> idle.
>
> Currently I am using an Icom 706MKIIG and on 2m CW it is drifting like a
> bad boy.. It has become annoying and do not like to have my sked to keep
> having to RIT me in.
>
> I have read eham reviews and found a couple, one says they drift and can
> be helped along see the following
>
> If I may quote k0cba's review  http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/173
> "The 2 meter xverter. does the same good job using 10 meters as the IF.
> Unfortunately, it is not as stable as the 6 mtr. unit, but by adding a
> 12 vdc. light bulb next to the Xtal. and trim cap. as an oven, and a
> piece of foam rubber over them, it becomes quite stable after a 5 or 6
> minute warm up"
>
> Is this true? Am I back in the same boat as the ICOM?
>
> I would apprciate any thoughts pro/con on ones findings using this unit.
> Overall how do you like it?
>
> I was looking into an Elecraft solution but due to time constraints
> would not have time to build this and when all said and done the total
> comes to $1200+ to get a 6m and 2m xverter fully worked up and
> configured.
> Borrowed Dad's (WV0R) 711 and that according to my sked is very nice and
> stable on CW but no QSK bummer.
> Had the above brainstorm and thought about dedicating the TT TIV to the
> task. Luv TT gear and wanted to give this a shot
>
> Tnx very much
>
> Jacq
> NE0O ex WV0Q
>
>
>
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