Re: [Repeater-Builder] MCR-100 Motorola

2006-03-06 Thread Randy Nelson
Ops! Ment to say "call the MCR100" a desktop repeater. Randy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >I don't know if I would call the MCR100. It is a wall mount similar to >the Radius R100. > >The freq and PL/DPL are programmed with a computer and programming cable. >However the choice of either PL or DPL i

Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Maratrac As A Repeater Transmitter?

2006-02-26 Thread Randy Nelson
Mike, I would then assume you would recommend selling the Maratrac and using the procedes to buy what?  Which Motorola radio in a similar price range would be your choice? I can't afford a MTR2000 or similar repeater but rather converting a high power mobile into repeater service with proper

[Repeater-Builder] VHF Maratrac As A Repeater Transmitter?

2006-02-25 Thread Randy Nelson
Sorry for the repost but I can't believe no one is using a Maratrac as a repeater transmitter. I have a Maratrac and don't know whether to use it as my repeater transmitter or opt for a Mitrek instead. Any opinions? Randy WB0VHB Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Which radios are the best?

2006-02-24 Thread Randy Nelson
Glad to hear you have good success with a 40 watt radio turned down to 8 watts.  There was some discussion on here some time ago that Motorola radios become unstable when turned down with which I disagree. I have had good success turning GM300s down to save finals for those long winded QSOs.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GR500 vs. GR300

2006-02-19 Thread Randy Nelson
Thanks for the confirmation Kevin. I thought the information about the GR500 being a completely different animal than the GR300 was incorrect. The GR500 cooling screamed at full speed regardless of heat. I used to disconnect the fan so I could hear myself think while working on the GR500 on t

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GR-500

2006-02-19 Thread Randy Nelson
Do you know what it is using for a radio or radios? GM300s? R1225 module? High RF noise enviroment? It should make a pretty good repeater except either one of those combinations isn't the best for long winded QSOs. Make sure the fan is in good working order and the air intact and exhaust op

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GR500 vs. GR300

2006-02-18 Thread Randy Nelson
I thought the GR500 could also be configured with two GM300 or M120 mobiles? When the R1225 module came out, a conversion kit was available to install it in the GR500 housing instead of two mobiles? I could be wrong... Randy Eric Lemmon wrote: >Rod, > >The GR300 is a complete

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Recrystalled Element Problem

2006-02-06 Thread Randy Nelson
Eric, My entire reason for posting my original question was because for years I have ordered just xtals for elements on commercial repeaters and changed them myself. Everytime the xtal netted just fine. Even in tower shacks with minimal temperature control it was very rare for the need to re

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Recrystalled Element Problem

2006-02-06 Thread Randy Nelson
I tried another channel element and the error was worse. Both the xtal and element are on their way back to ICM. It will be interesting to see if ICM admits an error or blames it on the element. Randy Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo

[Repeater-Builder] Micor Recrystalled Element Problem

2006-02-03 Thread Randy Nelson
I am moving a 463/468 MHz Micor repeater to 444/449 MHz. I ordered new xtals from ICM and the receive xtal is OK. However I can't get the xmit xtal to pull onto freq. It will pull within 3 KHz above 444.350 MHz. This isn't the first Micor I have changed rocks in myself. I've done several i