It's a toss up really. The Hamtronics OV-1 equipped unit is commercial radio stable and certified for land mobile service. It's also fully assembled and pretty much plug and play.
I myself would not purchase one new because of other choices I have available. But for a real deal on something used I don't mind refurbishing a lot of stuff others would not touch. Even Midland gear... But... as a fully Authorized Kenwood Dealer I'd be more than happy to sell him a brand new tkr-850 or refurbished tkr-820 repeater. Life goes on... cheers, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com www.radiowrench.com > Jim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Don't bother. For the same money you can get a Kenwood TKR-850, > and it will be stable, commercial grade, and, well, not a kit. > This sounds like something you want to plug in and pretty much > forget about it. The 'made-for-ham' grade repeaters don't fill > that need very well. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Anyone with experience with the Hamtronics 200 or 200T repeater > > please advise of your satisfaction rating/comments. . > > We are considering one for the local ARES standby repeate and your > > inputs are important.. > > Thanks in advance. > > Gene
