Albert, "94" refers to 146.940 Mhz, the original frequency used by many on FM...I got on in 1968. Then if 94 was busy some would switch to "76" 146.760. "94" was often referred to as "Channel A" Most new repeaters in those days were on 146.940 with the input on 146.340.
73 John VE3AMZ ----- Original Message ----- From: "hitekgearhead" <hitekgearh...@hotmail.com> To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 9:51 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Digest Number 7357 > You guys will have to find a picture of that. It sounds hysterical! > > I assume Mr. McKay built the transmitter right into the mic, no? > > And you will have to excuse me, but what is a "94"? > > I myself don't have stories like this because I am a child of the 80's, > but I love hearing about it and am know amongst my friends as the "keeper > of old things". This is why you all keep getting questions from me > regarding the Genesis radios. > > Keep the stories and good advice coming. > > -Albert > > > > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, tony dinkel <tonydinke...@...> > wrote: >> >> >> I remember that too Ken! I miss SAROC! >> >> And for your SoCal types...... >> >> I remember seeing Dick McKay walking around the Sahara in Vegas, >> talking into a Motorola mic (with just the coil cord hanging down) >> and listening on '94. >> >> This was during SAROC in the 70's >> >> Ken >> _________________________________________________________________ >> Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from >> your inbox. >> http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
