I went through the transverters (several different ones) back in the
1980s-90s. Finally got an FT-736R and added the 6 meter and 220 modules
to it. Ran it for years along with a HB amp using a dual tetrode FAA
cavity for about 600 watts on 220. Then about 2 years ago I stole an
Icom IC-375. Seller set the price and I wasn't going to advise him
different. Recently purchased a Larcan KW deck that I will be putting on
the air very soon.
de K3SK
FM07th
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Smith VE9AA <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2021 9:46 AM
To: vhfcontesting@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] 222 Activity Night RADIOS
I asked this question probably close to a year ago but didn't get much of a
reply..or at least to my recollection not a whole lot I could use.
What are you guys using for radios + amps on 222?
Antenna is no problem. I can build (or even buy) a small 222 yagi.
Rig is a little tougher. I'd rather not go to a qrp transverter for a
couple reasons:
Messy. Ties up a lot of desk space. Still would need an amp. Where do I put
it?
Ties up an HF radio and my shack is REALLY small...I already have 2 radios +
2 amps for HF (SO2R) and a separate
backup radio for same, which performs double duty on 2m (IC-746). Also an
amp for 6m. See my qrz.com profile
and know that I really don't have much real estate.
Does anyone make a 50w-100w 222 radio? (Ideally this is what I need)..better
still a 144/222/432/1.2 gig 100w Rig.
Probably what I need does not exist !
I do like reading all these 222 msg's though.
Keep up the good work fellas.
270miles NE of FN43.."at the edge of the VHF/UHF universe, even compared to
Dave/Paul/Bill in Maine"
Cheers
Mike VE9AA FN66na ~660'ASL
Mike, Coreen & Corey
Keswick Ridge, NB
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