Thanks for all the replies. We checked for desense before a while back, If I remember correctly it wasn't a problem. But... It could also be an antenna location problem It is in a tree with the antenna sitting up among the upper most branches. I've seen some discussions that say this wouldn't be a big problem though I myself have wondered if the branches are causing some type of desense problem. Here is the set-up: 2 maxon radios, ts-64 decoder as controller (thinking a better controller might help), flat pack duplexer, unknown interconnect cables (provided by dealer), Tram 1485 base antenna, and RG-8 cable to the antenna (I know this is not the best choice for uhf but it fit the budget). 2 deep cycle batteries and way under powered solar panels. Thanks again for all the suggestions. We will be trying some of these suggestions over the next couple days. Craig
--- In [email protected], "fxbuilder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > We purchased a uhf repeater from a local SoCal GMRS dealer and have > had problems with it's working correctly since we purchased it. The > controller is actually a ComSpec TS64 and the 2 radios are 4 channel > maxons. The white wire (rx audio mute) is used to drive the PTT on > the transmit radio. What we are finding is that it doesn't keep the > repeater in transmit mode, it stutters. Semi weak signal heard by the > receiver (almost a clear signal) will cause the transmitter to cut in > and out or not work at all. We asked for help from the dealer who > promised a new controller but never has delivered (its on the test > bench). Anyone have suggestions on what might be causing this problem? > Is there there something we need to put between the comspec and the > mic ptt line? Or is the ComSpec bad? A different controller could be > a possibility but not really in the budget (especially when the dealer > said they made a ton of these and they all work great). What are we > missing? This is GMRS so no Iders required. Thanks for the help. > Craig >
