Posted by
Tom Bosscher on
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/Transverters-tp369997p370003.html
> If only I could rig up a pan adapter for the K2, I'd use that as an IF
> rig instead of the Kenwood 850.
Raj,
As an alternative, N4PY's software control program has a bandscan
function, that when you press it, it takes over the K2 for about 10
seconds, and scans the bandwidth you want, and shows the display on a
quasi-spectrum analyzer screen shot. Works very well.
http://www.ralabs.com/n4py/ Also, on six meters, I have an older Icom 551D. The receiver blows
wind, but it transmits OK. Receive audio is just oh so bad! In looking at
the Icom diagram, the IF shift uses a 10.xx MHz IF. Hmm. So I tapped that
feed, and ran that to my K2, which picked up the IF signal on the 10 MHz
band. Now I have the clean K2 receive audio. Basically, I tune with the
Icom, and transmit with it, but receive on the K2. Kinda weird, but it
works. I'm saving up the nickels to buy another K2 ( so I can be on six and
the low bands at the same time), and of course a Elecraft six meter
transverter.
And for Elecrafts next item: Oh would I like a box that taps the
K2 IF, and is a spectrum analyzer. The output would be VGA, to plug into
your monitor, or USB/UTP connection. That UTP connection would also tie
into the K2 rs-232 for control across any network. (UTP connectors with
built in web browers are around $ 40 today)
Someday,
73, Tom K8IIE
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