Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Mhz. repeater

[Mike/k1eg]

Dean I agree with you for public safety you want new.  But as an Engineer and an Amateur I have to disagree with you for Amateur use.   Amateur Radio is about experimentation and building projects to the best quality you can.  Unfortunately in this day and age few Hams build stuff anymore, so when I see people on this list wanting to build repeaters to a high quality level it just plain warms my heart.  This is what Ham Radio is supposed to be about.   Now as to the term "junk" remember what is junk to one man is gold to another.  Yes we start with things like GE Mstr. II Exec's that commercial radio shops deem not fit for public safety.  Their reason is usually based on the cost to repair them vs. new.  As Hams we can take these and restore them back to new condition or better because were not trying to make a profit.  We do it because we love to build and experiment.   You are looking at it from a commercial view point not an Amateur Radio Operator view point and there is a big difference.  So to those of you who like to build projects a hearty "RIGHT ON" this keeps Ham radio alive.   73, Mike/K1EG Another Ole Fart in the Radio Field. ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 2:48 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Mhz. repeater Hello All, I do not know about some of the bands that are posted. I do know that with Kenwood, Kenwood Systems and Maggiore you get a two year wan tee. With Motorola, Midland and Johnson you get a 1 year. We do not carry any thing else. I am not in radio sales but I do know if I buy a new car it is going to get fixed for a while when it is new. I know with the above repeaters I will get them fixed and I will not pay for parts or labor for some time. I am not a Ham and do not build repeaters from junk as stated earlier. I do manage four shops that puts together a lot of repeater for public safety and business folks. well over 200 a year at this point. I stand by my statement. Buy new. Be happy. Very best, Dean Westbrook, EE,PE.   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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.