They make great repeaters that are nice and compact. I have one at 1600' in So. Fla with a simple controller and it works great.
John, K4AG Coordinator for Amateur Radio National Hurricane Center, WX4NHC Home page:- http://www.wx4nhc.org dakaratcaptivereefing wrote: >>Okay so I'm sitting on a pair of 40w GE MVS radios, currently in >>service as Packet & APRS digi's on 2m, but going to replace them with >>other radios here shortly... Rumor has it they are more than capable >>of being converted into making a pretty decent repeater. I have access >>to a couple more of these rigs if I want/need them as well. >> >>Guess what I'm looking for is this possible? Good/bad idea? If so >>where's a good place to start? >> >>This would be my first real repeater, so any and all input would be >>greatly appreciated. >>

