It has been brought to my attention that Elecraft also makes a transverter
for 222 and they are a US company. My apologies for the unintentional
oversight.
73
Jim, W4KXY
-----Original Message-----
From: vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim Worsham
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:25 PM
To: gene_n9tf@yahoo.com; 'VHF Contesting Reflector'; vhf@w6yx.stanford.edu
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Desperately Seeking 222!
Keep in mind that Steve and Sandra have been moving DEMI from NJ to Florida
these past several months. I am sure we all know how hard it is to just
move your personal belongings to a new residence so I can not even imagine
what it takes to move a business like that. Also keep in mind that DEMI has
always been a one man and woman shop. They have never been fast and I too
have waited patiently for several months to get something from them. Every
time I see Steve and/or Sandra at a hamfest or conference I always shake
their hands and thank them for providing us the service they do. Keep in
mind that without them we would have NO ONE in the US supplying transverters
or any other equipment for the VHF and higher bands. You can always buy the
DB6NT stuff from Germany, pay an arm and a leg, deal with customs, etc. if
you wish. Or you can call HRO or one of the other mass market ham radio
dealers but good luck getting anything for 222, 903, etc. out of them. If
you can't kerchunk a repeater with it they don't carry it.
73
Jim, W4KXY
-----Original Message-----
From: vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Gene Gabry
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:58 PM
To: VHF Contesting Reflector; vhf@w6yx.stanford.edu
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Desperately Seeking 222!
Hi Les,
If you just ordered your DEMI 222 transverter, you definitely will NOT have
it for August UHF or September VHF, and most likely not even for the January
2009 VHF contest. Iv'e had mine on order since the second week of February,
and still no confirmation as to when I "might" see it. Don't bother leaving
Steve a voice mail, he doesen't answer them.
Sorry for venting, but my experience with DEMI has been less than
satisfactory. My only response back from DEMI was via email in June, stated
I could see it around the middle of July. It's now closer to the end of
July, no confirmation of product shiped, no product delivered yet.
Les, I hope you find something used. If you can latch onto a FT-736R with a
222 module, you will be very happy. In hind-site, I should have gone that
route.
73, Gene N9TF
--- On Wed, 7/23/08, Les Rayburn <les@highnoonfilm.com> wrote:
> From: Les Rayburn <les@highnoonfilm.com>
> Subject: [VHFcontesting] Desperately Seeking 222!
> To: "VHF Contesting Reflector" <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>,
vhf@w6yx.stanford.edu
> Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 10:09 AM
> My Yaesu FT-736R with the 222 module is in the shop, and
> I've been informed that there is ZERO chance that will
> be returned to me in time for the ARRL UHF Contest.
> Likewise, I've also ordered a DEMI 222-28 transverter,
> but it's not looking good for it's delivery either.
>
>
> If someone out there has a 222 Multi-Mode rig or
> transverter that they might be willing to part with,
> I'm buying! Can pay you immediately using Paypal, or
> will send a cashiers check via Federal Express, etc. I just
> hate to let the contest go by without 222 capabilities.
>
> I've got a 120watt Mirage brick amp, ARR pre-amp, and
> antennas installed...so all I'm missing is a way to
> generate the RF. If you can help, please contact me via
> e-mail or cell phone at 205-253-4867.
>
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
>
>
> Les Rayburn, director
> High Noon Film
> 100 Centerview Drive Suite 111
> Birmingham, AL 35216-3748
> 205.824.8930
> 205.824.8960 fax
> 205.253.4867 cell
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