Len, You can't go wrong with a Motorola MTR2000 repeater. I have three of them in Amateur service, and four of them in commercial service. The MTR2000 is available in 40 watt and 100 watt versions, both rated for continuous duty. The MTR2000 has a built-in controller, so no outboard controller is necessary but can be added. Be aware that the 100 watt VHF station is made in two splits (132-154 MHz and 150-174 MHz), and you must order the lower (Range 1) split for 2m service. More information is here: <www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/mtr2k/mtr-index.html>
73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Len Revelle Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 7:25 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Repeater-Builder] VHF repeater suggestions... Our local RACES group has a Kenwood TKR-720 driving a TPL PA that they were ill-advised to purchase some years ago. It is maintained by the county radio shop for various reasons and has been a nightmare. Once again the final in the Kenwood has done a meltdown. That said, the local EMA manager, also a new ham, wishes to replace it if he can squeeze the funds out somewhere. My recommendation, obviously the most expensive, was a Master III and new Arcom controller simply because the county already maintains three VHF M3's and a 5-site, 8-channel trunked system using 800 M3's. Parts and support are good. I would really appreciate input, both regarding setting up a Master III, or other viable repeater. We need, minimally, 100% duty-cycle at approximately 100 watts, good parts and support available, and reliability. Is there a decent source for M3's with P25 becoming more desirable, etc.. I don't want a, "mine is better than yours," war so off-reflector replies are also welcome. TIA... Len Revelle N9IJ [email protected] <mailto:n9ij%40comcast.net>
