Re: [amsat-bb] Re: U to L1 Band up convertor

["Rick Fletcher" <rfletcher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Some clarifcations:

(1) The DB6NT L-band power amp uses the same M57762 module as does the
Parabolic AB unit; therefore, its 20W rating is at 1296MHz, not AO-40's
1268/1269 uplinks, where its output is the same as that for the Parabolic
PA.

(2) The Parabolic system includes a mast-mounted environmental enclosure for
the PA - the DB6NT does not.

(3) The Parabolic in-shack upconverter will power the remote PA over the
coax.  With the DB6NT unit, you have to supply DC to the remote PA via
either external DC cabling or a "high current" bias tee.

(4) For max power out of the PA, the Parabolic system will allow for up to
100 ft. of LMR-400 between the upconverter and the PA whereas the DB6NT
system is limited to around 65 ft. separation beyond which more expensive
feedline will be required.

73,

Rick, KG6IAL
www.teksharp.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604" <faunt@panix.com>
To: <w9ae@earthlink.net>
Cc: <amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org>
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: U to L1 Band up convertor


>    Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 11:19:39 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
>    From: Wayne Estes W9AE <w9ae@earthlink.net>
>
>    TekSharp (Rick KG6IAL) sells a U to L (435-439 MHz converted to
>    1268-1272 MHz) transmit converter that is manufactured by Parabolic
>    in Sweden.  It is probably the cheapest commercially-made U to L
>    transmit converter.
>
>    http://www.teksharp.com
>
> It looks as if the DB6NT equipment is comparable in price.  The
> Parabola upconverter puts out 100mw ($250), the DB6NT (230 EUR) puts
> out 1W.  The associated amplifiers, Parabola at $380. puts out 15W;
> the DB6NT at 255 EUR puts out 20W.
>
> The Euro is currently at $1.14, so 230 EUR equals 262 USD, and 255 EUR
> is 292 USD.
>
> 73, doug
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