[VHFcontesting] Desperately Seeking 222!

[Gene Gabry]

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 at highnoonfilm.com> wrote:

> From: Les Rayburn <les at highnoonfilm.com>
> Subject: [VHFcontesting] Desperately Seeking 222!
> To: "VHF Contesting Reflector" <vhfcontesting at contesting.com>, vhf at 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
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