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> Somewhat related to this question. Will the Elecraft line of transverters
> work with other brands/makes/models of radios? Specifically, I have an
> Icom
> (seriously considering an Elecraft in the near future though) that is an
> HF/VHF/UHF all mode radio but does not include the 222 MHz band. There is
> some limited activity on that band locally and I would like to try
> operating
> there if possible.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Jim KD5VXH
>
>
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> Subject: [Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly?
>
> I suppose this question pertains to any of the XV-series transverters.
>
> I understand that there are no SMT parts to install; only through-hole
> components.
>
> How long should the assembly/alignment/testing take?
> I've been assembling kits since the Heathkit days.
>
> This looks like an excellent way to get on 222 MHz, although I'm a bit on
> the fence.
> I would need to buy the transverter interface module for the K3, so we're
> looking at almost $500 without an antenna for this band.
> As I understand it, there is little activity on SSB on 222 MHz except in
> contests, which is surprising given the population of the greater LA/OC
> area.
> At the SCCC meeting in September, our Division Director and Vice Director
> said that it wasn't this way 10 years ago.
>
> Any help with my original question will be greatly appreciated.
> I know that you can't help with the scarcity of stations on the band in
> this
> area. :-)
>
> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
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