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Ten-Tec Model 1209, 2 meter to 6 meter Transverter Kit Unbuilt Kit

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  • Ten-Tec Model 1209, 2 meter to 6 meter Transverter Kit Unbuilt Kit
  • Ten-Tec Model 1209, 2 meter to 6 meter Transverter Kit Unbuilt Kit
  • Ten-Tec Model 1209, 2 meter to 6 meter Transverter Kit Unbuilt Kit
  • Ten-Tec Model 1209, 2 meter to 6 meter Transverter Kit Unbuilt Kit
  • Ten-Tec Model 1209, 2 meter to 6 meter Transverter Kit Unbuilt Kit
  • Ten-Tec Model 1209, 2 meter to 6 meter Transverter Kit Unbuilt Kit
  • Ten-Tec Model 1209, 2 meter to 6 meter Transverter Kit Unbuilt Kit
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Ten-Tec Model 1209, 2 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.

Description

  • Use with any transceiver capable of 3-5 watts on 2 meters
  • Extremely simple hookup and operation
  • Low-noise 50-54 MHz receiving output
  • Fast, silent RF sensing PIN diode T-R switching
 
The Ten-Tec Model 1209 is a classic 2-meter to 6-meter transverter kit from the popular T-Kit series—designed to let you operate on the exciting 50–54 MHz (6-meter) band using any 2-meter transceiver (144–148 MHz IF).
 
Key Features & Specs
  • Conversion: Transmits/receives on 6m by tuning your 2m rig (e.g., 144.000 MHz = 50.000 MHz; 144.200 MHz = 50.200 MHz SSB).
  • Power Output: 8–10 watts typical RF out on 6m (from 2–5 watts drive on 2m; max input ~5 watts to avoid damage).
  • Modes: Supports all modes your 2m transceiver provides (SSB, CW, FM).
  • Design: Crystal-controlled 94 MHz LO, quad diode mixer, PIN diode T/R switching, low-noise receive, front-panel controls, attractive enclosure; simple hookup with separate 2m and 6m antenna ports (auto-switches on power-up).
  • Power: 12–15 VDC at ~1–2 amps.
  • Build: Straightforward assembly on a single PCB, easy alignment, high-quality components—many builders finish in 8–10 hours.
Praised in reviews (e.g., eHam.net) for fun build, reliability, clean signals, and solid performance—often described as having some of the nicest-sounding signals on 6m during openings. Great for Es, meteor scatter, or local comms with a handheld/mobile 2m rig!

 

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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