That is exactly what I hoped I was to do, but because of my total ignorance of this facet of repeaters, I was not sure which way to go. You have pretty much told me exactly what I want I need to do.
The outlay of a few $100 is minimal if you get what you need to "Do it right the first time!". I know that is a well-worn saying, but so truthful so often. A few more things: Is the editing of this still DOS based or is it WINDOWS. I imagine if it is WINDOWS, it would be nice to use. 73, Roger W5RD >From: "Bob M." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: 2006/11/17 Fri PM 01:39:25 CST >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 C85GFB5203AT, Type GFB > >Luckily, no crystals required. If you had one of the >older analog stations, with the EPROM that contained >the station's parameters, you might not be so >enthusiastic. The software-programmed model is far >easier and more desirable because you CAN play with >it. > >Depending on your budget and interest, I'd suggest you >go buy the RSS package. It was only $75 a few years >ago. You do have to sign a comprehensive license >agreement, but so what. You get a nice manual with the >old software. You'll have to make/buy a programming >cable and a RIB if you don't already have those. Lots >of info available on repeater-builder and other web >sites. > >Bob M. >====== >--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Many, many thanks, Bob! Some GREAT info all in one >> message. I really appreciate it. This gives me some >> great confidence building info. I am from the old >> school of just ordering some xtals from IC and >> tweaking it in! Guess those days are in the past! >> >> Roger W5RD > >__________________________________________________________ >Sponsored Link > >Mortgage rates near 39yr lows. >$420k for $1,399/mo. Calculate new payment! >www.LowerMyBills.com/lre > Roger White Murphy, Texas
