Well everyone, it's DONE! The N9WYS 900 MHz repeater station is finally built and ready to go on-the-air!!
I want to thank EVERYONE here who was so patient, understanding and helpful during my arduous journey in building this machine... The final configuration is as follows: Glenayre GL-series paging station cabinet, utilizing the 26VDC power supply Motorola MaxTrac (800 MHz converted to receive at 902) "receiver" Motorola GTX "exciter/transmitter" Com-Spec TP-3200 controller panel Custom-made duplexer/isolator (many thanks to Jeff DePolo!!) Motorola STF2520A Power Amplifier, modified for use at 927 MHz (circulator removed) The station is making ~98W at the antenna port exiting the cabinet, so I can't complain one bit... I wanted a 100W machine, and I got one! Now all I need is to haul it to the tower site and get it installed - and I'm working on the logistics of that as I write. <grin> BTW - if anyone wants to see photos, let me know. (Or I can post them at the group site, if that is OK...) One last, HUGE thank you goes to Ryan - K9ZOE, who allowed me to place his station on the air on my pair until I could complete the construction on my own machine! Once the machine actually goes on-the-air, I'll post again. Thanks all es VY 73! Mark - N9WYS
