Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Maratrac As A Repeater Transmitter?

2006-02-27 Thread Jim B.
Randy Nelson wrote: Sorry for the repost but I can't believe no one is using a Maratrac as a repeater transmitter. I have a Maratrac and don't know whether to use it as my repeater transmitter or opt for a Mitrek instead. Any opinions? Randy WB0VHB Never saw the first post, but

Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Maratrac As A Repeater Transmitter?

2006-02-26 Thread Kevin Custer
Randy, I doubt that you will get many responses on using any synthesized modern radio, as most won't duplex, and there isn't really any technical difficulties in using two radio sets for repeater operation. That being said, the Maratrac would make a good transmitter, but more so a better

Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Maratrac As A Repeater Transmitter?

2006-02-26 Thread Randy Nelson
Mike, I would then assume you would recommend selling the Maratrac and using the procedes to buy what? Which Motorola radio in a similar price range would be your choice? I can't afford a MTR2000 or similar repeater but rather converting a high power mobile into repeater service with proper

Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Maratrac As A Repeater Transmitter?

2006-02-26 Thread Mike Morris
At 07:31 AM 2/26/06, Randy WB0VHB wrote: Mike, I would then assume you would recommend selling the Maratrac Maybe, maybe not. I know several hams that have a commercial radio in their vehicle along with a Kenwood, Icom or Yaesu. The commercial radio has the favorite frequencies in it, and the

[Repeater-Builder] VHF Maratrac As A Repeater Transmitter?

2006-02-25 Thread Randy Nelson
Sorry for the repost but I can't believe no one is using a Maratrac as a repeater transmitter. I have a Maratrac and don't know whether to use it as my repeater transmitter or opt for a Mitrek instead. Any opinions? Randy WB0VHB Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go

Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Maratrac As A Repeater Transmitter?

2006-02-25 Thread Mike Pugh
I saw one being used in an inplant repeater once when I was working for Motorola. We didn't do the interfacing, so I don't know much about it, but it had the A7 head, and the interfacing was done with the head and remote cable intact. Was a very cobbled up mess as I recall... Mike Randy Nelson

Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Maratrac As A Repeater Transmitter?

2006-02-25 Thread Mike Morris
At 01:32 PM 2/25/06, you wrote: Sorry for the repost but I can't believe no one is using a Maratrac as a repeater transmitter. I have a Maratrac and don't know whether to use it as my repeater transmitter or opt for a Mitrek instead. Any opinions? Randy WB0VHB Think of a Maratrac as a 100w