Can't help you there, but when you do program it make
sure that you add any feature you may want, even if you
don't use it immediately (like switchable PL encode - which
BTW didn't work with the early firmware).
And if I remember correctly....
a) that unit is 100% duty cycle at 5w but only 50% at 20watts.
b) they also use more rack space than the later 830 or 850 units.
c) they are based on a multichannel mobile exciter and receiver,
so you can program multiple channels into them. You can also
program the same channel with different PL tones.
The service manual is here:
<http://www.repeater-builder.com/kenwood/tkr-820-svc-man.pdf>
Connection / interfacing clues are here:
<http://www.repeater-builder.com/kenwood/tkr-820-to-tp-38.pdf>
It's intended to show you how to connect a Com-Spec TP-38
repeat panel to a TKR-x20 but it does show you how to connect
to the critical signals...
Mike WA6ILQ
At 02:16 PM 11/02/07, you wrote:
I hope so spent a little more than I wanted to on it
Anyone know who might be able to program it in the Dallas/Fort Worth area ??
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From: [email protected]
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Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 5:02 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Radio recommendations ??
John Barrett wrote:
> Thanks for all the input - I just picked up a Kenwood TKR-820, so I'm down
> to getting the VHF packet rigs and I'll have everything I need :-)
Ooooo-good choice!
--
Jim Barbour
WD8CHL
