Hi Jeff, It's a crystal controlled unit, you change frequencies by ordering the crystals from Bomar or ICM and changing them yourself. If you're not up to it, both the above companies will re crystal the channel element for you.
If you buy one of the Bro-Comm units from Richard as often seen on Ebay for about $500, you won't need to do much to the repeater except align them and connect the cables as the former Canadian Police units are already in the proper range. . If you use the "high range" vhf MSR-2000's into the Amateur Band, you need to derate the Power amplifier by min 60% to ensure safe operation. The low range Bro-Comm units run full tilt into the ham band. There are three or four versions of the VHF Power Amplifier based on power level, size and duty cycle. Re: you last question. I pay about $10 to $15 per crystal and replace them into the channel elements myself. Typical cost for a pair is often under $45. If you send your channel elements to them, expect them to charge from $25 to $75 per channel element. I've used or tried most brands of crystals and my current Company of Choice is Bomar. cheers skipp025 at yahoo.com > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm just starting to get into ham radio repeaters and have a couple > of beginner type questions. My club is looking to purchase a used > MSR-2000 VHF repeater. I've done some background research already > and it sounds like a good unit. What I want to know: is it a > synthesized or crystalled repeater, and if the latter what are > typical costs for having crystals made? > > Thanks! > > Jeff Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
