Kevin Custer wrote:
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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>> You are all ways better trying to buy new if you can.
>> Much cheaper in the long run.
>> Set it and forget it as they say.
>
>
>
> I have many repeaters that I have built from used equipment for myself
> and others. I feel these have been much cheaper to establish and
> maintain than new.
> I also have bought new repeaters from Kendecom, Spectrum, and others.
> I have had much more trouble with them than converted (or not)
> commercial gear.
>
> The new is gone the minute you unbox the repeater. (everyone drives a
> used car)
>
> Kevin Custer
>
Kevin is correct. Buying new is NOT always the way to go. What would you
rather own, a brand new Yugo, or a 10 year old McLaren F1 Indy? Or a 10
year old Rolls maybe?
The made-for-amateur stuff needs to be 'babysat' constantly, while the
Motorola and GE stuff just runs.
--
Jim Barbour
WD8CHL
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