Too bad you're ruling out a crystal rig... I have several Johnson PPL6060 rigs, which are very easy to duplex and make great low-power repeaters/exciters or full-duplex link radios. Definitely would meet the "inexpensive" part... ($25 each, shipped in the lower 48)
George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 -----Original Message----- >From: Cort Buffington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Feb 4, 2008 9:39 AM >To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile Radio Building Blocks > >Anyone have a recommendation about a mobile radio to use as a building >block for repeater systems? I'd be looking at UHF, wanting to cover >430-450, and want something that can serve as a good tight receiver, >exciter, or low power link transmitter. The idea is that if there is >something cost effective enough, it could be used as a building block >for a whole system (main repeater, remote receivers, link >transmitters, etc.). Something synthesized, modern, and relatively >inexpensive? > >73 DE N0MJS > >-- >Cort Buffington >H: +1-785-838-3034 >M: +1-785-865-7206 >