The transmitter in its present form - mobile chassis mount ... is
20% duty cycle at best.
us_communications1 wrote:
>
> the fact that they are mobiles and the design of the power supply
> make little difference an any piece of equipment can be
> re-engineered to perform a needed task.
The transmitter will lose its FCC Type Acceptance if you make any
unauthorized modifications to it.
> all that is needed is time and ability. simultaneous transmit and
> receive will be addressed by seperate antennas.
How do you propose to power both the transmitter and receiver
(simultaneously) with the built-in power supply?
> WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR IS DIRECTION OF HOW OTHERS DID THIS. the
> radios are 30+ years old so i can't believe that i am the first
> to think of using the higer quality tube equipment.
How I did it 30+ years ago ... was to not use the radios you
mentioned.
> this equipment is very expensive
When it was new, now it is now considered as junk.
> and i was fortunate to have it donated to the non-profit group i
> am working with.
My liberal translation is - someone was very happy you took it
off their hands ... maybe?
Neil
>
> --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Neil McKie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Well, it is like this ...
> >
> > us_communications1 wrote:
> > >
> > > I attempting to build my first repeater. I have always preferred
> > > to have the best audio quality for my equipment. My training has
> > > always told me that tube equipment delivers the richest/fullest
> > > audio. So I have been rounding up all the tube equipment I can
> > > find. The equipment is all motorola and the model numbers are
> > > u43ggt-1000 and u43ggv-1000. how do I proceed on finding the
> > > paperwork on converting these to repeaters?
> >
> > 1) those are mobiles
> > 2) are not designed to power the receiver and the transmitter
> > simultaneously
> > 3) power supply is not desigend for continuous duty transmit.
> > 4) transmitter would need a serious air flow to keep it cool.
> >
> > Based on items 1), 2), 3) & 4) above, I would suggest you not
> > attempt to make a repeater out of those radios.
> >
> > That should get you started.
> >
> > Neil - WA6KLA
> >
> >
> > > thank you for your time.
> > >
> >
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