[amsat-bb] Parabolic AB Converter

[Robert Snyder <kd1vv@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

All,

I've gotten several emails requesting further info on my purchase of
Parabolic AB's 13 cm converter, so I'll post this on the BB.

Their web site is http://www.parabolic.se/index.shtml  Click on HAM
Radio for their relevant products.  They don't seem to use model
numbers, just descriptive titles.  The converter I bought is their
"Parabolic AMSAT Mode S Converter".  It's SEK 1820 plus 180 for the bias
tee plus 255 shipping/handling:  $230 total at current exchange rate. 
This sounds steep, but with outdoor mounting, less than 1 dB NF and
ovenized crystal reference, I think it will be worth it.  There were
several in stock as of last Monday.

The contact for their ham equipment is Ben at sm6cku@parabolic.se  He's
very helpful and prompt with replies.

They also make equipment for the L-band uplink which sounds intriguing. 
I'll wait to see how AO-40 comes along before commiting to that, though.

I sent cash via registered mail.  Cliff's suggested alternative sounds
like a good one, but too late for me this time around.
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