[Repeater-Builder] Re: what controller to use for repeater and link to be installed 800' in the air?

Again, the controller must operate the repeater, and a UHF link. I'm currently looking at the NHRC-5, and also their Remote+ external DTMF decoder. The additional decoder will be on an independent UHF receiver, and will operate as an ultimate control for the repeater. Any power cycle will leave

[Repeater-Builder] 25+ 900 mHz GTX mobiles and other goodies

I have a pile of 900 mHz Motorola GTX mobiles units.. mostly the 15 watt model. There is also a few 900 mHz Maxtracs in the pile.. total about 30 radios. In addition, I have an excellent (NEW) repeater antenna for 902-928.. possibly 18 foot tall, fiberglass commercial model. All of the GTX

[Repeater-Builder] what controller to use for repeater and link to be installed 800' in the air?

I am soliciting input as to the most reliable and cost effective controller to use on a system that will be installed on a platform 800' up a tower. Getting back up to the system for service is not easily done, nor inexpensive, so reliability is of the essence. The system will be in South West

[Repeater-Builder] Vertex-Standard VX-4000U mod to 440?

I have a request to provide flat audio from dc to 5k on a UHF link from a 2 meter repeater. I've got some new Vertex-Standard VX-4000U radios that would do nicely, but they won't program below 450. Has anyone run across a mod to the software that will allow use on 440 freqs? Thanks! Sam, WA5VDM