It wouldn't be that hard to make a chain mode linking system. If you're using maxtracs, I've already designed and built the (maxtrac) interface for a commercial application. Works great, lasts a long time...
With the proper respect for dc isolation and ac loading, you can parallel the connections, but it's not a great idea. Depends on the radio and mic connections really. skipp > "Paul Holm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In this particular situation, the users don't need to hear each other. This > will be used for running a Skywarn net on two repeaters which are not > linked. Only the net control station needs to hear everyone. Users will be > trained to expect this format. > > Getting back to the technical stuff, does anyone have any advice on the > microphone connections? Could the MIC HI and GND lines simply be > paralleled? > > Paul > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Chuck Kelsey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 9:13 PM > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] using two radios in tandem > > > > The technical aspect is moot. Logistically, you can't do it. > > > > You call up the net and a station on both repeaters respond but they > > can't hear each other. How are you going to handle that? > > > > Chuck > > WB2EDV > > > > > > > > > > Paul Holm wrote: > > > >> I have a particular situation where I'd like to use two radios in > >> tandem. The purpose is to be able to run a net on two repeaters which > >> are not linked. I am looking at using GE Phoenix radios because of > >> cost and availability. > >> > >> The idea is to interface two radios in order that they would TX in > >> tandem(and RX in tandem) using one microphone. My thought is that it > >> would be straightforward to tie the PTT lines together. Does anyone > >> have any advice on the microphone connections? Could the MIC HI and > >> GND lines simply be paralleled? > 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/
