Hi Roger: If what you are after is a service monitor to tune cavities and service amateur equipment, then the IFR 1500 might be a bit much. This box was intended for cellular and trunked system servicing as well and carried a price tag to match (a fully tricked out new '1500S used to go for around $20k).
I think you'll find an IFR 1200S a bit lighter in your pocketbook and easier to carry (it's a lot lighter than the '1500). Make sure it has the tracking generator option and can "do" DMTF and CTCSS tones. I'd also opt for the precision oscillator if it were me. BTW, if you run across an older Singer, Marconi, or Cushman service monitor, you can't hardly go wrong with these in good shape and working order. As they say, YMMV. 73, Russ Hines WB8ZCC ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger Ewing" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 10:21 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted Radio Communications Service Monitor > Wanted Radio Communications Service Monitor I have found that the > IFR FM/AM-1500 Radio Communications Service Monitor will tune > cavities and do all of the other tests that I need for maintenance on > the MVP 440mhz repeater that I am putting up. > > Is there any other brand and model that will work as well or better > then the IFR FM/AM-1500? With out getting a second mortgage on the > house. > > Can you help me find one? > > Roger > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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/
