The just-announced estate sale is a good opportunity for local CVARC
hams to get into 2-meter SSB operation. This is a great band/mode for
communication across Vermont. It does not require large antennas and is
a great regional band.
The following items being sold in the estate sale would be great
starting points for 2-meter SSB. There are other potentially useful
items (e.g., 2M amplifiers) there as well.
* IC-746, tested good, $350
* IC-275A, tested good, $200
* IC-706, works on 2-meters, no output on other bands, make offer
* 2-meter Halo, tested good, $60
* M-Squared 2-meter yagi, 7 elements, $50
* 2-meter yagi, 6 elements, needs work (broken driven element), $10
Any of these would be a good place to start.
(I have no financial interest in the estate sale.)
It's a great time to jump in and get started on 2M SSB. I am looking to
organize some 2M SSB nets once we have enough local hams on that band/mode.
73,
Cathy NQ1B
