Vince, I agree with Don's comment. I looked at the COM3010 specs, and watched the Ramsey video, and I conclude that it is a very basic, no-frills unit that might (I can't say will!) satisfy a first-time buyer's expectations. On the other hand, if you already have used an IFR, H-P, Motorola, or General Dynamics communications service monitor, you will be disappointed.
>From what I can see, the Ramsey COM3010 doesn't have a scope or spectrum >display, it can't display analog information as a bar graph, it can't decode >CTCSS and CDCSS into their exact values, it has no dummy protection >(accidentally transmitting into the receive port), it doesn't have a 10 MHz >frequency standard input, and it doesn't have the time base precision that the >high-tier machines have. I don't like the idea that date and time cannot be >adjusted by the user. Maybe I'm just a crab, but I wonder if you'd be better off buying a good used IFR or H-P service monitor that has more features, for about the same price. Keep in mind that a new service monitor with a few very useful options- the R2600D comes to mind- is in the $15,000 class. You get what you pay for! But, hey, if you have only the basic needs for measurement of power, center frequency, and audio deviation, maybe the Ramsey unit is ideal. Choose wisely. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -----Original Message----- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Kupferschmidt Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2007 12:29 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ramsey COM3010 Service Monitor Opinions Vince, You may want to investigate getting into an IFR-1200S service monitor for about the same amount of money. I picked one up on E-Bay for $3750.00 some time ago. Also look at: http://www.kgelectronics.com/ <http://www.kgelectronics.com/> He used to work for IFR and repairs / sells them. If he doesn't have what you want he can usually find out where you can get one. Hope this helps, Don, KD9PT ----- Original Message ----- From: Vincent Caruso <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2007 1:05 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ramsey COM3010 Service Monitor Opinions Agreed, thats the only thing holding me up from taking the plunge. George Henry wrote: > > > > > The major complaint that I have heard about it is the lack of a 'scope... > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Vincent Caruso <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> > <mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> > > *Sent:* Saturday, September 01, 2007 11:46 AM > *Subject:* [Repeater-Builder] Ramsey COM3010 Service Monitor Opinions > > I am seriously thinking of purchasing a Ramsey COM3010 Service Monitor > for my home bench and was wondering if anyone else on the list is > familiar with this, owns one or has worked with one. I would love to > hear the pros and cons on this product before taking the 4K plunge. > > Thanks in advance > > <http://img.msgtag.com/arh/rhBkkbuxf/xtiFfmerefdrCvj/fqxlm.gif> !DSPAM:1016,46d9aa96413921259319195!
