I personally like the DEMI transverters. They are easy to work on and you
can always get quick support from Steve and Sandra if need be. I just
received the new 2 and 432 units, very nice, and have a built in sequencer.
-Steve
N1JFU
On Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 3:50 PM, Russ Hines <russ@wb8zcc.com> wrote:
> Well, I'm starting from nearly a dead stop, so I'm interested in
> pretty much every band above 50MHz (the Flex-1500 already covers 6m). ;-)
>
> I have a 4el 6m Yagi on top of a pole at a whopping 20ft. AGL at present
> (Armstrong-rotated but I have a Ham IV rotor I can put up), with the
> intent to add 2m this summer, then a tower, then 432 and 222 before too
> long... but probably not in time for Sept. QSO party. ;-)
>
> Thanks for the reply, Zack.
>
> 73,
> Russ
> WB8ZCC
>
> On 7/18/2012 1:34 PM, Zack Widup wrote:
> > Hi Russ,
> >
> > If you're looking to build something from a kit or buy something
> > already assembled, Down East Microwave is probably your best choice.
> > I've built all of mine from scratch from various designs. Some of them
> > are pieced together from other designs.
> >
> > For 222, the W1VT no-tune transverter that uses printed hairpin
> > filters works well. For 432, I built the K9EK transverter that
> > appeared in QST some years ago. Also a great transverter. What bands
> > are you interested in?
> >
> > 73, Zack W9SZ
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Russ Hines <russ@wb8zcc.com
> > <mailto:russ@wb8zcc.com>> wrote:
> >
> > Hello all:
> >
> > I'm getting back into VHF/UHF contesting and wanted to know what
> > you all
> > thought about the best transverters available today. Last time I was
> > involved ion this area, Microwave Modules was the "cat's meow," so
> > it's
> > been a minute. ;-)
> >
> > BTW, using Flex 1500 as IF radio.
> >
> > Tnx es 73,
> > Russ
> > WB8ZCC
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