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[VHFcontesting] Radios Used For 222MHz

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Subject: [VHFcontesting] Radios Used For 222MHz
From: CHRISTOP PATTERSON <w3cmp@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2022 19:12:46 -0400 (EDT)
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Hello all -

Planning for a return to VHF/UHF upon retirement at end of year.  I am 
impressed by the activity reports from 222MHz, and am thinking of adding it to 
the station.  I have never been on the band and am curious what most people are 
using for radios -  Transverters are the norm, but what about the IF radios, 
antennas and amplifiers?  What is considered adequate power for most work, 
other than enough to melt the solder on a connector?  Besides W6PQL amps, if 
Jim is still making them, Lunar Link, and Larcan conversions, what amplifiers 
and power levels are most people using? Has anyone successfully modified a 2 
meter Commander II for 222MHz?  Same for antennas.  Looks like Terry and 
Directive Systems, M2 and perhaps MFJ/CC are the players.  What are the 
preferred antenna setups for non-eme general use?  Thanks for your responses.

73,  Chris W3CMP
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