I wouldn't mind having it on 220 if nothing else then for the learning experiance of doing it.
Vern On Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:25:10 -0500 (CDT) Ron Wright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Milt, > > Very good advice. > > I would not even try to move the unit down with the >existing boards if they are the higher split. If going >to 222 then would be something to start with. > > If putting on 2 meters would be nice to pick up a mobile >for 136-150 range and simple unplug the boards...well >exciter and receiver, and remove these from the mobile. > They just plug in. Of course finding a 136-150 is >difficult, but Canada did use this band more and I see >other equipment like the GEs in this range. > > Milt, you and others on this board, and I started >messing with the Micor a few years back. It is obvious >from all the reply's that many have worked with the >Micor. The commercial guys couple decades back. Of >course then we could not afford the $3000+ for one so >many used Motracs. It was fun working with the Micor. > Once got a manual (Mot made excellent manuals) one could >really work with them, learned how to work with them and >as with many Hams enjoy this kind of thing. > > So Vern you got a project, if you want, that can lead to >a good repeater. > > 73, ron, n9ee/r > > > > >>From: Milt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Date: 2008/03/29 Sat AM 06:19:09 CDT >>To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >>Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Compa Station Help > >> >> >>> Actually, I wouldn't be too concerned about the >>>condition of the rest >>> of the station. >> >>You might not be, and I would not be concerned if I had >>the station or was >>considering it. I do not know what the original poster's >>level of >>experience is, thus my comment. If I was looking at this >>station I would >>see a good supply of spare parts, and/or a possible >>conversion to 220 since >>it reportedly has a high range transmitter. I would not >>consider this >>station a good candidate for a first time project. With >>no channel elements >>and a high split radio it will be hard to determine if >>the station has any >>problems BEFORE an attempt is made to change frequency. >> Simply grabbing a >>set of elements and restuffing them is a sure way to add >>to your overall >>level of frustration/stress. >> >>If I were going to try to do anything with this unit I >>would want to find a >>set of channel elements in the high range. I would then >>attempt to get the >>station working in the range that it was built for. Find >>and if possible >>fix any issues that are present. Determine what is >>needed to convert to the >>lower range. THEN AND ONLY THEN would I attempt to >>change the frequency of >>the radio. No, changing the frequency range in which the >>radio operates is >>not rocket science, it simply takes a service manual, >>proper test equipment, >>time, parts, patience, an understanding of what is going >>on, and a >>willingness to learn. >> >>Now back to repeater-building. >> >>MIlt >>N3LTQ >> >> >> > > > Ron Wright, N9EE > 727-376-6575 > MICRO COMPUTER CONCEPTS > Owner 146.64 repeater Tampa Bay, FL > No tone, all are welcome. > >
