Hello Collin, I would concur with your choice of the Mitrek. They are inexpensive, easy to find, and work well in rpt. use. You have several choices of channel elements for different fx. stability, and the rec. has a plug in preamp (optional). I have built several rpts., using SEPARATE radios (they are cheap), using just the rec. in one box, and the xmitter in the other.I wired a ZETRON controller to each "Box". I used WACOM duplexers. I would mention, there are several different power levels of transmitter sections, and of course you always want to run them slightly under the max output, WITH GOOD COOLING, If duty cycle is high!
I have a repeater on VHF that has been in service for eighteen (18) years. It is a Motorola MSR 2000. You guessed it!! It is basically a Mitrek chassis, with a 110 watt PA. Other than a yearly check up, it has never let me down. There are many rigs out there that would "Fit the Bill" for rpt. use, but having used the MITREK for rpt., remote bases, packet..... I tend to lean towards the MITREK.....If you want to "Get your feet wet", this would be the chassis for you.(Easy to work on too!!) Regards, Tim Hardy [W7TRH / AFA5TP / TIMSKAKU Vashon Is. Wa. -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Hi, > I am building a 2 meter repeater. I was leaning towards Mitrek radios. > Any ideas or warnings? Pitfalls to avoid? I am looking at doing the > building and modifications myself and saving some $. Your help or > suggestions will help me. > Thanks, Collin > ________________________________________________________________________ > More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - > http://webmail.aol.com
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Hi,
I am building a 2 meter repeater. I was leaning towards Mitrek radios.
Any ideas or warnings? Pitfalls to avoid? I am looking at doing the
building and modifications myself and saving some $. Your help or
suggestions will help me.
Thanks, Collin
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