Hi RAY, I would suggest the ICOM CY repeater as this is the same setup I installed in the command trailer for Montgomery Co Search & Rescue in TX. It is similar to the Mot unit but is made up of 2 mobile units so if you have a problem with 1, just that 1 could be swapped out. This unit does have a power supply for 110v if available and also a connection for 12v backup. The Mot 1225 unit has some problems with the PA if used in high use mode when it gets hot. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: skydiver297 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 5:19 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] newbie needs help
I have been tasked with researching what is needed for a non profit organization that is involved in Wilderness Search and Rescue within our County. Right now, we have a frequency of 155.1 but have not yet applied for a second freq. It will have to be in the Public Safety Range for VHF. We are looking to outfit a Mobile Command unit and need a 50 watt repeater that will work inside a mobile command without having to run a huge generator just to run the repeater. Ideally, we would get a Duplexer as we don't usually have room to place 2 antennas. We are kind of looking at the Motorola GR1225 repeater but would like to get opinions on this radio and any others that you can suggest. Is a 16 channel unit overkill for what we need? Thanks Ray
