Re: Fw: [Repeater-Builder] Hamtronics, Inc.--Looking for Recommendation or info

2005-03-09 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 03:59 PM 3/9/05, you wrote: > > As for energy efficiency I've never seen a modified mobile > >that would operate at 20 watts with just a few amps input. > >Unless you have seen my Micor conversion that will do 17 watts with just >two final stages... The whole repeater including controller, p

Re: Fw: [Repeater-Builder] Hamtronics, Inc.--Looking for Recommendation or info

2005-03-09 Thread Kevin Custer
Dex et al, Dexter McIntyre W4DEX wrote: >I agree in general that converted mobiles make good ham repeaters. But >if I wanted a compact energy efficient repeater I would consider using >the Hamtronics boards. I've had lots of experience with both units on >VHF and UHF. The Hamtronics boards

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hamtronics, Inc.--Looking for Recommendation or info

2005-03-09 Thread safari_tim
I have a hamtronics 440 repeater that I built.  It's been running without failure for at least 10 years now.   ---Tim www.ldservice.com/tim/tim > > John Coker wrote: > > > > >We are finally ready to order a repeater to replace one Spectronics > >failed to deliver. Before we jump into another suc

Re: Fw: [Repeater-Builder] Hamtronics, Inc.--Looking for Recommendation or info

2005-03-09 Thread Dexter McIntyre W4DEX
I agree in general that converted mobiles make good ham repeaters. But if I wanted a compact energy efficient repeater I would consider using the Hamtronics boards. I've had lots of experience with both units on VHF and UHF. The Hamtronics boards will cost you a lot more but you will learn

Fw: [Repeater-Builder] Hamtronics, Inc.--Looking for Recommendation or info

2005-03-09 Thread NØATH
I don't know Q but I sure do agree with him! I won't bore the group with my Hamtronics stories but they aren't good. Fact is I know where you could purchase a couple of little used ones real fast. Dave /NØATH ??? DONT! Look into a converted commercial radio like the GE MastrII or Moto

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hamtronics, Inc.--Looking for Recommendation or info

2005-03-09 Thread Q
DONT! Look into a converted commercial radio like the GE MastrII or Motorola Micor. There are people that will do the conversion for you as well,see this lists webpage! John Coker wrote: > >We are finally ready to order a repeater to replace one Spectronics >failed to deliver. Before we jump

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hamtronics, Inc.--Looking for Recommendation or info

2005-03-08 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 05:39 PM 3/8/05, you wrote: >We are finally ready to order a repeater to replace one Spectronics >failed to deliver. Before we jump into another such situation, I'd >like to see if anyone has any advice/recommendation about Hamtronics, >Inc. out of Hilton, NY. That is our new prime path. >

[Repeater-Builder] Hamtronics, Inc.--Looking for Recommendation or info

2005-03-08 Thread John Coker
We are finally ready to order a repeater to replace one Spectronics failed to deliver. Before we jump into another such situation, I'd like to see if anyone has any advice/recommendation about Hamtronics, Inc. out of Hilton, NY. That is our new prime path. Thanks! John Coker, N9FAM