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Ten-Tec Model 1208 20 Meter to 6 Meter Transverter Kit Unbuilt Kit

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  • Ten-Tec Model 1208 20 Meter to 6 Meter Transverter Kit Unbuilt Kit
  • Ten-Tec Model 1208 20 Meter to 6 Meter Transverter Kit Unbuilt Kit
  • Ten-Tec Model 1208 20 Meter to 6 Meter Transverter Kit Unbuilt Kit
  • Ten-Tec Model 1208 20 Meter to 6 Meter Transverter Kit Unbuilt Kit
  • Ten-Tec Model 1208 20 Meter to 6 Meter Transverter Kit Unbuilt Kit
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Ten-Tec Model 1208 20 Meter to 6 Meter Transverter Kit Unbuilt Kit

The Kit is complete and still sealed in the original shrink wrap with all parts inside the cabinet, all in the original box.

Please see the pictures for specifications and information from the Construction book which is included.

I am selling this item for a friend who collected Ten-Tec gear for many years,

it is sold as is, as described and all sales of unbuilt kits are final.

The Ten-Tec Model 1208 is a classic 20m to 6m transverter kit from the acclaimed T-Kit series—designed to add the exciting 50–54 MHz (6-meter) band to any HF transceiver that operates on 20 meters (14 MHz IF).Key Features & Specs
  • Conversion: Transmits/receives on 6m using your HF rig tuned to 20m (e.g., 14.000 MHz = 50.000 MHz; 14.200 MHz = 50.200 MHz SSB).
  • Power Output: 8 watts typical RF out on 6m (from 3–5 watts drive on 20m; max input ~5 watts to avoid damage).
  • Modes: Supports all modes your HF transceiver provides (SSB, CW, FM—FM transceiver-dependent).
  • Receive: Low-noise 50–54 MHz output.
  • Transmit: Covers 50–52 MHz with fast, silent PIN diode T/R switching.
  • Power: 12–15 VDC at up to 3 amps.
  • Design: Simple hookup, front-panel HF/6m switching, high-quality components on a single double-sided PCB; praised in QST (June 1996) for easy build, reliability, and performance—often outperforming basic 6m rigs.
A fun, economical way to explore 6 meters (great for openings, local comms, or repeaters) without buying a full transceiver—perfect for QRP rigs like the Ten-Tec Scout or other 20m-only radios.

Description

  • Use with any transceiver capable of 3-5 watts on 20 meters
  • Extremely simple hookup and operation
  • Low-noise 50-54 MHz receiving output
  • Easy front panel switching between HF and 6M modes
  • Fast, silent RF sensing PIN diode T-R switching

Specifications

  • Transmit RF Input: 5 watts nominal, 14 to 16 MHz, for 50 to 52 MHz output. (May be varied from 0.25 to 10 watts by changing value of R5.)
  • Internal Attenuator: up to 8 watts continuous, 10 watts light duty
  • Transmit RF Output: 8 watts typical, 50 - 52 MHz. (Transmit operation above 52 MHz not recommended.)
  • 14 MHz Input/Output Impedance: 50 ohms
  • 50 MHz Input/Output Impedance: 50 ohms
  • Local Oscillator: 36.000 MHz, crystal-controlled
  • Mixer: double-balanced diode bridge
  • Receiving Range: 50 to 54 MHz converted to 14 to 18 MHz
  • Receiving Sensitivity: 0.15 uv typical (over-all sensitivity depends on transceiver)
  • 14 MHz Feedthrough: > -75 dB
  • Image Rejection: (~22 MHz) -60 dB typical
  • HF-6M Antenna Switching: manual, rated to 100W (HF)
  • HF Antenna Isolation: > -60 dB
  • T-R Switching: RF-sensing, solid-state
  • Power Supply Requirement: 11 - 14 volts DC, 4 amps
  • DC Current Drain (Receive): 170 mA
  • DC Current Requirement (Transmit): 3.8 amps
  • Cabinet Dimensions: 1-5/16" H x 7-1/4" W x 6-1/8" D
  • Weight: 2.5 lbs

 

Ten-Tec T-Kits are high-quality amateur radio kits produced by Ten-Tec, an iconic American company founded in 1968 (originally as Tennessee Technology) in Sevierville, Tennessee. Known for manufacturing reliable HF transceivers, receivers, and accessories, Ten-Tec became legendary in the ham radio community for its innovative designs and excellent performance.The T-Kit line (introduced in the 1990s and continued into the 2000s) offered affordable, beginner-friendly projects for hams and experimenters. These kits focused on QRP (low-power) equipment, including single-band CW transceivers (like the popular 1300 series for 20m, 30m, 40m, etc., with models such as 1315, 1320, 1330, 1340), regenerative shortwave receivers (e.g., 1253, 1254), direct-conversion receivers, antenna tuners, transverters, wattmeters, and modular boards for custom builds.They were praised for being easy to assemble, well-engineered with high-quality components, and delivering solid performance once built—often outperforming commercial gear in their price range. Many hams built their first radios with T-Kits, and they remain sought-after by collectors and builders today.Your unbuilt T-Kits are rare collectibles, offering a fun project or a piece of ham radio history!
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