[TenTec] QRP-ifying an IC-745 and TT 1208 Transverter

[Noah Lorang]

>Hi all,
>
>Fairly relelevant, but regardless, this list seems to have the most insight.
>
>I have an IC-745, and I'm considering getting a TenTec 20-6 m transverter, 
>since I have room for a more decent antenna (as in, I can actually pull 
>off a beam), and the desire to get on that band.
>
>The trouble comes in that the transverter requires an input of less than 5 
>W to drive it. The lowest I can front panel adjust the IC-745 is 10 watts.
>
>The question is:
>
>Is there a way to reduce the IC-745's lowest power level to below 5 watts, 
>and is it possible to keep full power out possible? Or, the IC-745 manual 
>says that it has a 30 mV transverter output. Will this be sufficient to 
>drive the TenTec transverter?
>
>
>Thanks for any help anyone can provide. Also, if you have anything good or 
>bad to say about the TenTec Model 1208 (20 to 6 meter transverter), please 
>let me know.
>
>Noah