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Mike Zbrozek

222 MHz Transverter

Hello Group-

Since Elecraft makes an 222 MHz Xverter I wonder how many ops
have built one? I noticed that its more of a kit, soldering parts to
the circuit board. I also wonder how much activity there is around
the country on 222 regarding weak signal work and cw/ssb ops?
I have rigs for 144 and 432 since I am an ex Amsat opr.....

Thanks in Advance

73
Mike K8XF

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Jim Low man

Re: 222 MHz Transverter

I was about to order the 222 MHz transverter kit, but looked at how
little activity there is on that band in this area, except during contests.
Even then, about 70% seems to be on FM, so I couldn't justify the
expenditure.

I see it as a paradox. This is the LA/OC area of southern California;
the second-largest population center in the US.

73 de Jim - AD6CW

On 1/16/2015 7:52 PM, Mike Zbrozek wrote:

>
>
> Hello Group-
>
> Since Elecraft makes an 222 MHz Xverter I wonder how many ops
> have built one? I noticed that its more of a kit, soldering parts to
> the circuit board. I also wonder how much activity there is around
> the country on 222 regarding weak signal work and cw/ssb ops?
> I have rigs for 144 and 432 since I am an ex Amsat opr.....
>
> Thanks in Advance
>
> 73
> Mike K8XF

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Phil Wheeler-2

Re: 222 MHz Transverter

220 was much more active back in the 90s, Jim (I'm
in Torrance). I used it and the Condor system to
chat with a pal out in Parker AZ back in those
days. Now my only 220 capability is an HT!

All the bands up there seem pretty empty. Cellphones?

73, Phil W7OX

On 1/19/15 6:51 PM, Jim Lowman wrote:

> I was about to order the 222 MHz transverter
> kit, but looked at how little activity there is
> on that band in this area, except during contests.
> Even then, about 70% seems to be on FM, so I
> couldn't justify the expenditure.
>
> I see it as a paradox. This is the LA/OC area
> of southern California; the second-largest
> population center in the US.
>
> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
>
> On 1/16/2015 7:52 PM, Mike Zbrozek wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hello Group-
>>
>> Since Elecraft makes an 222 MHz Xverter I
>> wonder how many ops
>> have built one? I noticed that its more of a
>> kit, soldering parts to
>> the circuit board. I also wonder how much
>> activity there is around
>> the country on 222 regarding weak signal work
>> and cw/ssb ops?
>> I have rigs for 144 and 432 since I am an ex
>> Amsat opr.....
>>
>> Thanks in Advance
>>
>> 73
>> Mike K8XF

Edward R Cole

Re: 222 MHz Transverter

In reply to this post by Mike Zbrozek

Unfortunately this seems to be the case everywhere in the US.

I may be the only one here in this part of Alaska with a 222
transverter (One other ham has done 222-eme so that's two). Most
just buy a FM mobile or HT and get on 223.50 (Nat'l Simplex channel)
or repeaters if they exist.

But a comment about the 222 band: Too often it has the best
propagation for long-range tropo contacts (bettering 2m quite
often). Really a shame it is underutilized by hams.

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
"Kits made by KL7UW"
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John Santillo

Re: 222 MHz Transverter

I do a lot of VHF contesting in June and September and find 222 a great band
that propagates very nicely. It's quieter than 2M during a contest allowing
us to work weaker signals than we would be able to on 2M. We have worked
well into the mid-west using Tropo but unfortunately the activity isn't what
it could be.

I wish more stations would invest in 222.

73,

John
N2HMM for
W2LV FN21

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 222 MHz Transverter

Unfortunately this seems to be the case everywhere in the US.

I may be the only one here in this part of Alaska with a 222
transverter (One other ham has done 222-eme so that's two). Most
just buy a FM mobile or HT and get on 223.50 (Nat'l Simplex channel)
or repeaters if they exist.

But a comment about the 222 band: Too often it has the best
propagation for long-range tropo contacts (bettering 2m quite
often). Really a shame it is underutilized by hams.

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
"Kits made by KL7UW"
Dubus Mag business:
[hidden email]

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Jim Low man

Re: 222 MHz Transverter

John, if there were more activity, it would justify the investment.

73 de Jim - AD6CW

On 1/20/2015 5:58 PM, John Santillo wrote:

> I do a lot of VHF contesting in June and September and find 222 a great band
> that propagates very nicely. It's quieter than 2M during a contest allowing
> us to work weaker signals than we would be able to on 2M. We have worked
> well into the mid-west using Tropo but unfortunately the activity isn't what
> it could be.
>
> I wish more stations would invest in 222.
>
>
>
> 73,
>
> John
> N2HMM for
> W2LV FN21
>
>