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va7aax
12-23-2007, 02:21 AM
ramsey electronics is selling a 2m receiver kit (http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?preadd=action&key=FR-SERIES) . Since I sold my only 2m radio,I want to start listening again on 2m. I didnt want to plunk a great deal of money(reason why I sold my 2m radio) then I saw this kit. Has anybody built this kit, Is it worth it?

Thank you,

73 de va7aax
W4INF
12-23-2007, 06:09 AM
I got a Ramsey Ia wmbic keyer... It was a decent kit, but... it was NOTHING like I had expected! It did NOT work as I thought it would. I felt "ripped off". For the money, I could have gotten one of the TinyKeyers or whatever they are called, and it would have worked exactly as expected.

For just a little more, you can find a used 2m transceiver, and talk too.
W1GUH
12-23-2007, 08:42 AM
You can download the manual. It doesn't include the schematic, but it does have assembly and operating instructions that can give you a good idea of what you're getting. My only experience with them is their FM Broadcasters, and they work very well.
KC7UP
12-23-2007, 06:35 PM
I have a really old (15yrs) frequency counter from them that is
still going strong.
Curt
n4bfd
12-23-2007, 08:17 PM
In the end your just going to spend more money that if you just bought a used VHF rig.


45 dollars plus shipping for the kit...

For 45 shipped you can get a HT from these guys...

http://www.409shop.com/409shop_product.php?id=101967
va7aax
12-24-2007, 07:11 PM
Thanks for the replies.From what I can see , they are not very good kit. I saw an Elenco 2m/6m FM receiver which includes the case too, and is cheaper,

thanks and 73 de va7aax
W1GUH
01-07-2008, 01:01 AM
Quote[/b] (n4bfd @ Dec. 22 2007,14:17)]In the end your just going to spend more money that if you just bought a used VHF rig.


45 dollars plus shipping for the kit...

For 45 shipped you can get a HT from these guys...

http://www.409shop.com/409shop_product.php?id=101967
Well, yes, that's the truth, so what you're paying extra for is the fun and learning experience of building the kit. In that respect, make sure you're getting what you want.

In that light, I'll add that I've gotten very good support from Ramsey.