On 12/27/2010 9:21 PM, Paul Delaney - K6HR wrote:
I'm considering purchasing 2m/440 transverters for use with my 5000A.
Can anyone make a recommendation?
Paul Delaney - K6HR
paul.hamra...@verizon.net
http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080
You could buy a pair of Downeast Microwave transverters. Fully
assembled 60W (50W on 432) units will set you back $1188 for the pair.
Plus you'll need external switching for the 5000a's transverter IF.
Receive performance will be roughly the same as the FlexRadio V/U
module, but the frequency stability will not be anywhere near as good,
and you'll have two external boxes to provide cabling and desk space
for. I own a Downeast transverter and it's ok, but not great.
Another option is the Elecraft 2M and 432 transverters. They only put
out 20-25W and have a reputation for drifting all over the place, even
with the crystal ovens (this is all hearsay, since I haven't ever owned
them). A pair of those with the crystal ovens and high accuracy crystal
for 432 will cost about $920.
The V/U upgrade is on sale of $1197 + installation. That sounds like a
much better deal than external transverters.
BTW, I opted for the V/U upgrade for my 5000A. I've had it back for a
few weeks now and have used it a few times. So far, I'm really happy
with it.
73,
Clay W7CE
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