The R2600 is a fine service monitor for analog applications below 1000Mhz. If you're looking for a monitor that can be upgrade for digital audio applications then the R2600 is not for you. Only the R2670 offers such upgrades. Since you mentioned it's monochromatic I'll assume it's either an A, B, or C version. One bit of advice on these, If it's a R2600 CBS (cellular base station) and it's in otherwise good shape then I'd recommend getting it. CBS's came stock with the high stability oscillator, 100 watt capability, and tracking generator. The service center in Illinois can remove the cellular slice, upgrade the firmware, fix anything else and return you a R2600CHS. That's what I did and I'm very pleased with it. The R2600 is larger and heavier than most of the 8920 series HP's but I find it just as easy if not easier to use. Scheduling repair or calibration work can be a little tricky now that GD manages the product line and the service center is no longer run by Motorola but the same folks are still there and the service hasn't changed from what I understand. Gary
-----Original Message----- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ab6li Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:02 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R 2600 Service Monitor Comments/Price?? Hello to the group. I have an oppurtunity to purchase a Motorola R 2600 Service Monitor. It has the monochromatic screen, tracking gen, etc. It seems to be in working order, reminds me of the HP 8920a I had for a short time. Does anyone have any comments about this unit? Are they reliable in hilltop service? Any comments on what current pricing should be? My 1500S needs repair and I have a CE 6030a that isn't doing to well either. Both of then need a trip to the doctor and I don't even want to think about what that will run me. Any comments on service facilities for these units? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. John AB6LI ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
