Hi
I converted an XV50 to 70MHz at the end of 2006 and have used it (with my K2) on SSB and CW during a few of the RSGB 70MHz contests in 2007. I have been very pleased with the performance of that combination - particularly on CW. I have access to a modern spectrum analyser - both the two tone TX IMD and spurious performance were similar to an unmodified XV50. I purchased replacement L's and C's from Mouser in the USA. The L's are made by a company called Xicon and are identical to those originally fitted. I suspect that Mouser supply Elecraft themselves with the L's in their transverter designs. Unfortunately, since I purchased mine, the minimum order quantity for these has been increased from 1 to 10,000 from Mouser (www.mouser.com) and I have been unable to find another supplier anywhere. The XV50 2nd harmonic trap (C58, C59 and L3) will need to be removed for 70MHz. If I get a chance this evening, I will post my component values I used to modify my XV50 to 70MHz. 73 Allan GM4ZUK _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
