2m Transverter Worth it?

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2m Transverter Worth it?

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Finding it hard to justify one of these for my K3. Any reason to get one before I say no, especially given that I have dedicated VHF gear?

Thanks,
Ed NI6S
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Wanted to add that I am referring to the Elecraft internal unit (K144XV).

Thanks.

> On 19 Aug 2020, at 6:56 AM, Edward <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> Finding it hard to justify one of these for my K3. Any reason to get one before I say no, especially given that I have dedicated VHF gear?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed NI6S

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Re: 2m Transverter Worth it?

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Hi Ed,  Probably the only option I did not do on the K3S was that. I do have
it on my KX3 and the K2 drives a nice transverter if the sudden need arises.

73 AB7CE

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Subject: [Elecraft] 2m Transverter Worth it?

Finding it hard to justify one of these for my K3. Any reason to get one
before I say no, especially given that I have dedicated VHF gear?

Thanks,
Ed NI6S
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I have one in my K3s and use it a fair amount.  I'm also a DXLabs software user, so having 2 meters integrated into one radio with HF - 6m works great.  Besides working FM repeaters and Winlink packet, I run an external 200 watt amplifier for SSB.  There again, the integration with DXLabs software and rotor control makes using a VHF beam really easy.

It's internal to the K3s so no extra gear on the desk.  It performs well enough for me.  I do have the reference lock option installed in the K144XV and the high stability TXCO installed in the K3s.

There are better transverters out there, but this one makes for quite convenient operation.

Hank
K4HYJ


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From: Edward via Elecraft ([hidden email])
Date: 08/19/20 10:10
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 2m Transverter Worth it?

Wanted to add that I am referring to the Elecraft internal unit (K144XV).

Thanks.

> On 19 Aug 2020, at 6:56 AM, Edward <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Finding it hard to justify one of these for my K3. Any reason to get one before I say no, especially given that I have dedicated VHF gear?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed NI6S

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