A few questions back.
Is it a TKR-850 or TKR-850 ver. two?
What Freq. range is it in? Not what you have the software having it tune
tune but what freq. did it come from the dealer or factory on?
What software are you useing.
Yes I have used them on 440 and 460.
73 Russ, W3CH.
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Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR-850 repeater questions
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> Howdy all
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> I finally have gotten around to setting up my TKR-850 UHF repeater.
> A few questions.
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> I know that power is set up in software, however, I can't get but
> about 27 watts max out with the software set at max even on the test
> channels using LDF1 hardline, bird meter, and dummy load. Any
> ideas? I know there is a power adjustment, point VR1 on the PA
> board, but I can't for the life of me get it to do anything...do I
> need a special tool or something? I can't get it to move. Would
> this possibly be the problem or something else?
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> Question 2...Initially, the power out was fluctuating
> wildly...jumping back and forth. I tightened up the screws on the
> power transister and all the screws on the board and it seems to
> have stabilized. Is there any thing else I should check to verify?
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> Question 3...The CW ID turns itself on every "X" minutes regardless
> of how I set it in the software...am I missing something? I don't
> want it to ID unless there is activity on the repeater.
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> Question 4...to float charge a battery, the service manual refers
> to "shorting the charge land near R61". Is this the 2 little traces
> on the board? Should I just solder a jumper across these 2 little
> pads?
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> Question 5...anyone have any experience using these units in the 440
> MHz range? I plan to use it in the 460 MHz range, but I was curious.
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> Question 6...I bought the repeater used so if I can't get the power
> up to the factory specs, would I be ok to turn the power down to say
> 5 watts or so and run an external amp or would I be better off
> putting in a 3 or 6 db pad between an external amp and the RF out
> from the repeater? I really want the repeater to work up to spec.
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> Sorry for all the questions, but I'm new to Kenwood stuff and I'm
> trying to learn.
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> Thank you
> Bob, GMRS WPVV845, Amateur KG4WAD, LMRS WPXC892
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