The first problem that comes to mind with usin the MTR2K is that in that "environment" youdon't need the HIGH Power of that unit. 1) You're not ging to be covering that far from a "command post". 2) The high power will " trash" or desense everything else in that band and maybe other radios in close proximity to it. 3) I believe a lot of people have commented the the repeater does "weird things" or is unstable if the power is turned way down on it. 4) At that height your receive range is not going to be that great so you don't need a big transmitter.
With so many radios and antennas in close proximity to each other in a "command post" and all possibly operating at the same time, your main consideration is "interference". Just my 2c worth, Mike Dietrich KB5FLX Specialized Communicatoins ----- Original Message ----- From: rahwayflynn To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 10:18 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile Repeater I was asked by a Technical Rescue group to help them set up a repeater for a mobile command post they are building. The chassis is MCI bus, so it's not going off road. Here's the notes: * The are licensed in commercial UHF. * The bus has both 12V and 24V available from 2 different battery sets * The have access to a commercial style rack with shock mounts * Their hand-held radios are all HT1250, multiple varients. Some of the members have opted to install Motorola Spectra radios in their POV. * The have access to an MTR2000 station and a Kenwood TKR850 from a local car dealership. The can pick either, the other goes to another non-profit. * The antenna is an looks like an RFS BA1012 on a 20' push up pole (they are attempting to obtain a 60' Wilburt mast from a television station) I'm leaning toward the MTR2000 as has better specs and it a high power unit (will not require an external PA). Is there something I am missing in pointing them at the MTR station? Martin
