Ten-Tec 1209 transverter kit: comments?
Dean Denter
transverter kit?
I'm looking at this kit for my next project.
I've built the Ramsey 2M PA, and several other kits, without
too many problems, so I've got a bit of kit building
experience.
How difficult is this kit? how good is the quality?
Are there other kits that are better that do the same
thing (2M->6M)?
Is 5W output enough to get started on 6M (I can add a PA
later -- maybe as next year's project :) ).
regards,
Dean.
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Parf
While I have not built the TT kit I did hear a # of them on 6M last Es
season- they were consistantly the nicest sounding sigs on the air.
Previous postings here indicate the instructions hark back to the
excellent days of Heath. Note also they now have a 2M to 6M downconverter
to place your 2M all-mode on 6. I've been told the 1st run is sold out! I
have no affiliation w/ TT in fact I don't own a TT!- but if I had serious
interests in HF I would own nothing but TT.
Dale WA2YPY
Ed Cregger
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> has anybody got any comments on the T-Kits 1209 2M -> 6M
> transverter kit?
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> later -- maybe as next year's project :) ).
>
> regards,
> Dean.
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Hello Dean,
I received my 1209 2m - 6m transverter kit last week, but have
not started assembling it yet. The kit looks good as does the instruc-
tion manual. Lots of small parts! It has an attractive case and appears
to be complete.
Yes, 5 watts (8 watts actually) is plenty of power to operate
on six meters. Not to worry. As you say, you can add an outboard amp
later if you feel you need it.
All I can say is that I am impressed with the kit and am look-
ing forward to getting it on the air.
Ed, NM2K
ecre...@water.waterw.com
Peter Dingemans
G'day everyone,
I'd like to know if anyone has schematics for a VHF amp using those
valves (esp. the 2c39). Even though valves may seem old-fashioned,
they're still the cheapest way to get quite a lot of power in the air for
very little money. (a used 2c39 costs about 10 dutch guilders, which is
about 7US$). Compare that with the price of a BLX/BLY VHF power-transistor!
I know there are still quite a lot of amateurs around who use these
valves, and if they have a simple schematic, I'd like to hear from them.
I currently have some schematics for the 2m and 70cm, but they use
coaxial techniques, while I'd rather use 'normal' wound coils (much
easier to build/modify).
So, if anyone has a simple schematic or any experience with tube-amps,
please let me know.
Also, any web-sites with schematics or any other info on using RF-valves
will be appreciated. I've been looking for a week, but have found
practically nothing.
Have a nice day,
Peter Dingemans,
Rotterdam,
The Netherlands.
gudmundur
1294...@mstore.eur.nl says...
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>
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>G'day everyone,
>
>I'd like to know if anyone has schematics for a VHF amp using those
>valves (esp. the 2c39). Even though valves may seem old-fashioned,
>they're still the cheapest way to get quite a lot of power in the air
for
>very little money. (a used 2c39 costs about 10 dutch guilders, which
is
>about 7US$). Compare that with the price of a BLX/BLY VHF
power-transistor!
>
Avoid coil type tank cicuit for 4CX250 and it's relatives when
working above 70-90 mhz. The circulating currents are unpredictable,
and the ovrall efficiency drops off rapidly. Coax tanks are forgiving
at 2M vhf after a small learning curve. Almost any ARRL handbook from
1965 to present has good homebrew amp ideas. Do you have access to
these books? 73 KD3SH
Occolowitz John
Ordered 1209 today, salesmam quoted 3 week delivery delay.
John KB9MIE
Rick
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> I received my 1209 2m - 6m transverter kit last week, but have
What other new kits have they announced? I hadn't heard about the
2m to 6m kit?
Rick KT2Q
Jeff Gold
I am completing a review of the 2 meter kit. The basic kit is $200
and an extra $50 I believe for the 35 watt amplifier module which
fits on a large heat sink that attaches to the back of the rig.
The finished rig won't have all the bells and whistles of a mobile
2 meter rig.. no scanning, and right now no DTMF mike to go with
it.. but it has internal provisions for tones and packet and they
are looking to put a matching mike or mike kit out for it.
The rig does have 15 memories, is small and looks very
professional (not like a kit) when completed.. does the offset and
non-standard offset.
The rig is built in sections and you test each section and get it
functional before proceeding.. I love this approach. The quality
of all parts is excellent.. the manual is excellent. the original
had a couple of minor errors, only one that would cause you
desoldering problems.. but they have already done an addendum that
caught all the problems I came across.. the Faxed it to me. The
support is excellent.. if you run into a problem, you can talk to
someone I believe who designed it.. but at least he knows about
everything there is to know about the rig.
You only need a standard meter for most of the alignment. I found
the alignment process for all sections extremely easy.
I loved building the kit.. it works great and the enjoyment I had
building it justified its cost.
73
Jeff
John R. Cunliffe
I am looking for a socket for a 3cx400U7 tube. If you have one in your
parts box and have no use for please trop me a line.
Thanks, John
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John R. Cunliffe N2NEP
cunl...@frontiernet.net
http://www.frontiernet.net/~cunliffe
Mark Downing
: What other new kits have they announced? I hadn't heard about the
: 2m to 6m kit?
I called today, and found out that my 20m->6m kit shipped last week.
73 de AC6PN
--Mark
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Internet: mdow...@rdatasys.com Irvine, CA 92714
Gary wb6zif
Is it worth getting? I'm thinking about ordering one.