[TenTec] RE. 1208 Transverter

[Jeff]

Hello David. Any radio that can work on the 20 meter band will work with that transverter. It simply uses the RF out of the radio to drive the transverter. But your question about the possibilty of over drivng is very real. There is a swamping resistor in the transverter to limit the input power. allthough it is only for 10 watts max drive right now.  but i think with careful planing one might be able to boost that... Thankfully the Manual that is coming with it really helps in any mods you want to do..... I hope you will be very happy with it and really enjoy it. Jeff



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Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:45:38 -0800 (PST)
From: David Cuttler <davidcuttler at yahoo.com>
Subject: [TenTec] 1208 Transverter
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I have a 1208 transverter on the way to me, and I would like to use it with my
Corsair II. The issue? I am concerned about?is that one day I will forget to
turn down the drive to five watts and fry the transverter. I could drive it with
my OHR-500 QRP rig, but that limits me to CW only.
?
Is this going to be an issue, or can the transverter stand the higher power for
a limited time? Any advice would be welcome.
?
David