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

oblem.   Paul   -Original Message-From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Randy NelsonSent: Friday, February 24, 2006 9:58 PMTo: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Which radios are the best?Glad to hear you

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

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] Which radios are the best?

We have a 40watt GM300 driving a 100watt Henry with 8watts for over a year without failure. Pretty good setup.   Andy KC2GOW Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on

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

The Alinco isnt much good as a mobile rig let alone a repeater! Strive for some surplus commercial gear,look for something with a 100% duty cycle or at least something better than a mobile. You can build up a GE MastrII or Micor for about the same money as ONE mobile rig these days and have the

[Repeater-Builder] Which radios are the best?

Hi.. I've read some of the posts about using alinco radios as ham repeaters. Unfortunately I have one pair to "play" with at the moment. It seems ok for now in the office, but not sure how durable it is up at the site. I have a few other models of radio that I could use to build ham repeaters.