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| Reviews Summary for Ten-Tec 2 Meter Transverter Model 1210 |
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Reviews: 5
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Average rating: 4.4/5
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MSRP: $139.00
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Description: Any mode, solid-state T-R switching, 10 watts RF output, handles 4 to 20 watts input.
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More info: http://www.tentec.com/
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AC5CH
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 26, 2005 19:37
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Best Deal In Ham Radio!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have two of these transverters, and have been very satisfied with both of them. The drift isn't that bad, and they allow me to utilize the features of my FT 920 and System 600 on two meters.
Construction isn't that difficult if you don't get in a hurry.
Come on guys, for under $175.00 delivered, you can't beat it!
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VR2XMC
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 5, 2002 00:43
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Serve me good over 2 years
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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It was an interested project to me about two years ago. It has been a piece of nice equipment for me to work with my IC756. The combined performance is only slightly worse than my IC970H in 2m operation. However, I get a bandscope plus twin PBT and all the function in IC756 which are missing from IC970H.
As other reviewers said, there are minor drifts in frequency because the crystal is not temperature compensated. Anyway, I can live with these drifts.
To repeat, it is a well designed kit for hams.
73
Johnny Siu VR2XMC
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K3VR
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Rating: 4/5
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Jun 5, 2002 00:17
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2 meter all mode
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I had no previous kit building experience so this project was a challenge for me. The fact that it works extremely well after construction is a huge thrill! I modified my Icom 756 Pro II to transmit out of band so I could use the entire 2 meter band. With the crystal supplied you will need a rig capable of transmitting up to 32 Megahertz to get the entire 2 meter band; although for radios incapable of going over 29.7 mHz, you can always change the crystal.
I own a mulitimeter, a 2 meter HT and a decent frequency counter. You will need these as well as small screw drivers, a color TV type plastic wand tuning kit, solder, and a 30 watt iron. Parts are small so use a magnifier if your eyes are over 40. The construction is straight forward for the most part ** but ** check your parts list carefully before beginning assembly. Be methodical and follow directions, don't skip ahead and pay VERY special attention to the several changes outlined in the addendums.
I would give it a 5 rating except for the fact that my on/off switch was faulty (I had another in my junk box). There was a confusing typo in the manual (Assy 6-19 should read 470 OHM resistor: Yellow-Violet-Brown). The molded inductors are bright green bodied, making the color bands VERY hard to decipher. The 116 MHZ crystal assembly is not temperature compensated so the transverter does drift SLIGHTLY, which is noticeable on SSB/CW.
These shortcomings aside, I enjoyed building this kit very much and it works very well. My unit puts out 6 watts of clean power out with 10 watts input. Audio reports are excellent and received audio is excellent also. Noise is low, and selectivity and sensitivity are good. This is probably the most enjoyable $150 I've spent on ham radio in a long time. It's simply great having all the features of my 756 Pro II available on 2 meters. If you are not comfortable with trying the kit, it is sold factory assembled for $100 more, but I would say give it a try.
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KB9E
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Rating: 3/5
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May 26, 2002 13:39
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Fun to build but....
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I found the kit to have almost every component necessary to complete the kit. A few were not there, but Ten Tec was very prompt in sending what I needed at no cost to me. I was really irritated over the number of addendums included. It was very confusing at times and not anything like the good ole' Heathkits I used to love to assemble. Also, since it only covers 144.000 to 145.700 out of the box when used with most hf rigs that don't xmit beyond 29.999.99(even with the MARS mod), I found it necessary to re-rock it for full 2 meter coverage. I think I got the custom made crystal set me back another $30 or so. But, once together and tuned, it works very well. Can't say that I'd buy another Ten-Tec kit.
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N9ESH
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 13, 2001 00:47
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Another great little addition to the shack or moble.
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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After building and running the Ten-Tec 6 meter transverter, adding the 2 meter version to the shack was a natural.
Assembly went smoothly, owing largely to the high quality glass pwb that was a joy to solder. The 1210 worked flawlessly the first time. No, I would not recomend this kit for a beginner, but someone with some Heath-kit expierence and a well equipped work bench will enjoy the project.
The 1210 is a perfect companion to my HR-2600 10 meter rig and an old Mirage B108 "brick" amplifier. It can easily be switched from home to moble.
If you are old enough to remember the fun days of 2 meter AM (1960's), you will find SSB to be a plesant reminder of that era.
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