[Moon] [Moon-Net] SMALL VHF TRANSCEIVERS

Lars Pettersson sm4ive at telia.com
Mon Feb 16 17:56:29 CET 2015


I would go for the tS2000X   it s been in use in my shack for many 
years   no problem what so ever.

Lars sm4ive

Edward R Cole skrev den 2015-02-16 17:25:
> The basic K3/10 in kit = $1,599.95 add $200 for assembled
> KXV3 (transverter I/F) = $129.95
> KTCXO3-1* = $109.95
> MH2 handmic = $59.95
> total = $1,899.80
> not including shipping
>
> That is for a basic 12w 160-6m radio that is ready for transverters.
> *Needed for better freq. stability for running JT65
> No extra roofing filters.
>
> That would be twice the DUO at about $1,026 (900euro)
>
> Its real easy to run up the price with more options.  In 2010 I paid 
> about $2900 for my K3/10 (price has gone up since then).  You would 
> have added cost of a 144-28 transverter to equal the IC275.  It would 
> be vastly better a radio.
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>
> At 06:49 AM 2/16/2015, Serge Szpilfogel wrote:
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>> Thank you Chuck,Lins,Alberto,Jim,Matej, Les & Andreas & Roger for 
>> your comments on the radios that you are using. Your responses begs 
>> for more questions.
>> I like the radio made in Italy but i would have to bring in Alberto 
>> for training me on it.
>> I have now a better understanding of the new radios on the market & 
>> must do some research of my own before deciding.
>> Thank you again friends for taking the time.
>> Serge VE1KG
>>
>> On 02/15/15 10:18 PM, *Chuck Smallhouse *<w7cs at theriver.com> wrote:
>>> Hi Serge,
>>>
>>> You might want to retain, at least temporarily, the 275A as a 10GHz 
>>> IF.  I have one that I saved for that purpose, to be used for 10GHz 
>>> at my home QTH,  It's much easier to use than the FT 817.
>>>
>>> The price of the basic K3/10 in kit form, is in the ball park for 
>>> most, new, lower end, modern quality receivers (and TX), that are 
>>> suitable for today's EME operations,  It's biggest advantage is that 
>>> you can easily add any options that you might deem necessary later, 
>>> as your finances permit.  It does have a internal 2M xvrtr option 
>>> (including phase lock control of the LO), and will output power, 
>>> similar to your 275A.  It is by far the best ham RX, at any price, 
>>> on the current market !
>>>
>>> Another small configuration xcvr to consider, might be an IC-7000. 
>>> It has most of the features as do the IC 756 P line.  BTW, I do have 
>>> an unused one for sale, with all the options.
>>>
>>> Another small profile xcvr might be a K2/10.  Not as modern as a K3, 
>>> but can usually be bought used, for < $900.
>>>
>>> The FT-991 has recently also been announced, an all band HF/UHF xcvr 
>>> in a small desktop package.  However the performance doesn't seem to 
>>> compare to other xvrs in the same price range (~$1700).  It's 
>>> advertised built in spectrum scope, is essentially useless for your 
>>> needs.
>>>
>>> I wouldn't consider any xcvrs as old as the 897, as you wouldn't be 
>>> increasing in performance much, and the reliability factor would be 
>>> questionable.
>>>
>>> I'm always available to you for un and solicited advice. Worth about 
>>> as much as you will pay for it, HI!
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> Chuck,  W7CS
>>>
>>>
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>>> >Hello Friends i am thinking of replacing my 30 year old Icom 275A 
>>> VHF radio with a more uptodate radio which could be used as an IF as 
>>> well as 144MHz operation.
>>> >I see the FT897D. Is there any others that could be used? Size & 
>>> stability is crucial. VHF not important The K3 is too expensive & 
>>> not portable. Any suggestions.
>>> >Thank you
>>> >Serge VE1KG
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> 73, Ed - KL7UW
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