[Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR850 external controller hookup
I realize I can try both to see which I like, but I thought I would ask which audio inputs and outputs people are using on this repeater, audio or data? Looks like data input is designed for PL/DPL and may not work. I heard someone mention that the audio sounds thin on this repeater so I thought the data in might be better. Data output looks like it should work ok. Again, I assume that is discriminator audio and that is what I normally use anyway. Thanks for any advise...looking forward to interfacing this repeater. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR850 external controller hookup
If you look at the schematics you will see that the data input has a low pass filter and you'll have horrible audio. We never had a problem using the proper audio inputs on these repeaters they sound very flat and natural. Make sure you have the drive levels in the proper range and are not cutting back on the input controls to the repeater. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Retired Administrator http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org K2/100 S#3075 KX1 S# 57 Member: ARRL, RSGB, RCA, WERA and ORC -Original Message- From: Michael Singewald N1PLH [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 10:58 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR850 external controller hookup I realize I can try both to see which I like, but I thought I would ask which audio inputs and outputs people are using on this repeater, audio or data? Looks like data input is designed for PL/DPL and may not work. I heard someone mention that the audio sounds thin on this repeater so I thought the data in might be better. Data output looks like it should work ok. Again, I assume that is discriminator audio and that is what I normally use anyway. Thanks for any advise...looking forward to interfacing this repeater. Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR850 external controller hookup
At 03:58 PM 9/30/2004 -, you wrote: I realize I can try both to see which I like, but I thought I would ask which audio inputs and outputs people are using on this repeater, audio or data? ---The TKR-850 uses DSP for just about everything to do with audio. Unfortunately, the deemphasis curve the Kenwood engineers programmed (the audio available at the RA output) is considerably off from what it should be. Using the discriminator (or digital) output gets around this however that being said. The deemphasized audio output isn't all that bad actually. It does sound decent enough on the air and it does have the advantage of having PL rolled off already, which saves you from having to do it elsewhere. Unless you're a real purist, use the RA output. IMHO of course :-) Ken -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of state-of-the-art repeater controllers and accessories. http://www.ah6le.net/arcom/index.html We now offer complete Kenwood TKR repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp.net Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR850 external controller hookup
At 11:11 AM 9/30/2004 -0500, you wrote: If you look at the schematics you will see that the data input has a low pass filter and you'll have horrible audio. Also, if you have PL/DPL encode programmed internally to the repeater, the external data input won't work anyway. Ken -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of state-of-the-art repeater controllers and accessories. http://www.ah6le.net/arcom/index.html We now offer complete Kenwood TKR repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp.net Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR850 external controller hookup
I have hooked up several TK-750, which I think are the same audio-wise as the 850. The TD and RD ports are flat audio (discriminator and modulator type), and the TA and RA ports are emphasised (mike and speaker type audio). The TA and RA are HP filtered to eliminate PL. Choose whichever one will suit your purpose better. Joe --- Michael Singewald N1PLH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I realize I can try both to see which I like, but I thought I would ask which audio inputs and outputs people are using on this repeater, audio or data? Looks like data input is designed for PL/DPL and may not work. I heard someone mention that the audio sounds thin on this repeater so I thought the data in might be better. Data output looks like it should work ok. Again, I assume that is discriminator audio and that is what I normally use anyway. Thanks for any advise...looking forward to interfacing this repeater. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
