The K2 is specified to operate on 10m only up to 28.8 MHz. While contemplating
possible future VHF rigs for a multi-operator multi-band environment, I have
wondered about using a K2 as an IF for VHF transverters at around 29-29.4 MHz
(to avoid interference with bands using 28 MHz IF).
Both of my K2s seem to operate (VFO synthesizer works) up to 30 MHz. At 29.5
MHz the available transmit power (QRP) is starting to drop off and this is
quite noticeable at 30 MHz. The QRP PA efficiency drops off somewhat as well.
There are a few receive birdies on the 100 watt radio, but the QRP one is
pretty quiet - nothing that should be noticeable under the extra noise coming
from a transverter. Turning the preamp on makes extra noise as it should (but
it is after the bandpass filters so that doesn't mean a whole lot). But it
seems that it should work ok as long as I don't want more than 4-5 watts (most
likely I'd use a K60XV), perhaps with a bit of bandpass filter tweaking.
Are there any caveats that I am unaware of? Spurious emissions, perhaps? Has
anyone tried using their K2 above 29 MHz?
73,
Steve VE3SMA
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