Radio question (Changed)

lasernerd KE7VDP · Post by **lasernerd KE7VDP** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:38 am

OK,
I would like a transceiver that has a tuner that goes from 0hz to 22khz.
than 137mhz. for weather satellite and be able to TX on 146-440

Whats out there?

k9yli · Post by **k9yli** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:11 am

There is nothing like that out there.
perhaps some receivers cover that much but no
transceivers.
And the question would be , why make one.
I have an Icom 2720 that to scan from 118 to 600 MHZ takes about a half hour.
Buyers want specific radios that cover specific areas of the bands for
their specific needs.
A radio that covers "everything' for the most part covers "nothing"
because most of the time its tuned somewhere else, receiving nothing.

lasernerd KE7VDP · Post by **lasernerd KE7VDP** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:50 am

Thank you,I kinda figured that was out there.
What i would like to do is receive VLF 0hz. to 22khz next receive 137 mhz for weather fax than be able TX-RX on 146-440 and if possible recieve up as high in mhz. as possible.
and this being a base station

Whats out there?

N9LCD · Post by **N9LCD** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:36 pm

There's NOTHING out there that does it all, TX & RX, in one box.

There is one one Watkins-Johnson "Tempest" test set that tunes DC, 0 Hz, to maybe 10 GHZ, depending on options, in one unit about the size of a four-drawer filing cabinet. Figure about $5,000 USED, not counting shipping. And don't worry about having it serviced; you most probably can't. These units were made for test and ELINT and parts are, well, ...

Your best bet for receiving is a Watkins -Johnson RS-111 that tunes 20 MHz(?) to 1,000 MHz in four bands. Then you can add a frequency extender to 2 or 4 GHz.

IF YOU CAN FIND & AFFORD THE GEAR!!! It isn't cheap!

JERRY

N9LCD

lasernerd KE7VDP · Post by **lasernerd KE7VDP** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:01 pm

I have found the radio I like!

Yaesu FT-736R with the 50mhz. and 1200mhz. modules!

Now to get my HAM license!! wooo hooo!

now I need to find a receiver that goes from 0hz to 1mhz. base station type

wb4tjh · Post by **wb4tjh** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:25 pm

I have a basic mistrust of anyone on these forums who does not display a legitimate amateur radio call......what are you afraid of? I feel that anyone without a real call displayed must have something to hide.

lasernerd KE7VDP · Post by **lasernerd KE7VDP** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:18 pm

Yep!
well that is your opinion for sure but there is guys out there that are good traders that have been big time listeners for several years,designing own hand built antennas,VLF receivers,ULF receivers,and even built my own TEC
cooled LNA for listening for space sounds with a 7 foot alum. mesh dish
with alt,azimuth servos.
N7LWQ who I learned alot from has passed away.he was a mentor to me in a way.
Well i have decided to get my call sign well i just took the test Saturday
And my call sign is KE7VDP as of today.

Mark
KE7VDP

wb4tjh · Post by **wb4tjh** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:34 pm

Hi Mark, and congrats on the brand new call and welcome to the ham fraternity. But I'll stand by my original statement. I have seen too many times when people hide behind mystery IDs and take cheap shots at others. You see it on other forums all the time. Take a look at EHAM. I just think that by telling people on the front end who you really are adds a lot to someone's credibility and keeps the forums gentlmanly. I understand now you just got your call, but I hope you can see my point. I did not mean to insinuate you are "one of those". Congrats again, and welcome to the real world of ham radio. There are a lot of great folks out here. I've been a licensed ham for 38 years, and have not tired of it yet.

lasernerd KE7VDP · Post by **lasernerd KE7VDP** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:01 pm

Thank you!

73
Mark