I dont agree with the local area limitation. Often we get a good
pre-warning of incoming weather from other areas. Its also great for
travelers who are passing thru and can use that info. 73,Lee,N3APP
Eric Lemmon wrote:
>Leon,
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>I have a WX-1000 weather radio/controller that I will install at one of
>my 2m repeaters in the near future. This unit has more bells and
>whistles than I need, and is extremely flexible. Best of all, it does
>not need a separate controller. It is fully programmable with a PC.
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>One thing to consider: The WX-1000, like many other weather radios,
>does not have a very tight front end. I had to install a simple
>preselector in front of the WX-1000 to keep the 100 watt 2m repeater
>from desensitizing it.
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>Whatever weather receiver you choose, please consider only those that
>have SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) capability, so that you only
>broadcast the information that directly affects your coverage area.
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>73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
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>>Hello to the Group..
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>>Was wondering if anyone has a NOAA weather radio at
>>their repeater site that activates an announcement on
>>the repeater and plays the weather warning or test
>>message??
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>>I am thinking of doing the same thing and just want to
>>know what everyone else is using for equipment such as
>>what kind of repeater controller and what kind of
>>weather receiver?
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>>I am using a CAT-200B controller and will need to get
>>a weather radio..
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>>Thanks,
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>>Leon-N2HLT
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