[Repeater-Builder] Re: Maratrac as a repeater transmitter -connections

Thanks. I did get this thing going this last weekend(testing right now, no actual controler yet)with the help of your info from the first post. I checked the programming and it had 16 ch. reprogramed for one channel and still nothing. My bad for not checking the head type first. It was an

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Maratrac as a repeater transmitter -connections

Wade, I've found that the power output can be dependent on the operating frequency. For example, my vhf-hi Maratrac mobile runs at 100w above 146 MHz, but on repeater inputs in the 145.xxx range, the power jumps to 120w. Fortunately, I don't need the lower frequencies that much so the radio

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Maratrac as a repeater transmitter -connections

Hi Wade, You're correct. Ground the PTT pin to TX. Mic audio would go to the TX audio output on the controller, or else this is gonna be a rally quiet repeater. ;) Brian N4BWP kc0mlt wrote: Am I correct in thinking to ground the PTT connection to get it to key up? Just looking

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Maratrac as a repeater transmitter -connections

Am I correct in thinking to ground the PTT connection to get it to key up? Just looking at the diagrams I have, and seeing a voltage on the pin I would think so. Also Mic audio to ground or is it some other pin? Thanks for the reply! Wade KC0MLT --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Brian