900 Mhz is optimum for linking here is the KC area. Only a few rptrs
on, and we are pursuing it full bore. If you had problems using the
band as an end user, then something overall was not set up right.
Either the rptr OR the end user radio was not set up the same. On this
band they can be set as wide (normal +/- 5kc ) or narrowband. Both of
the radios have to be set the same. We have 3 systems here and they do
an excellent job. Using the band for linking, you would have to get the
resired audio results by running a check overall, with everything in
place. Compensation can be done as needed. But I think you might be
pleased with the results. We are using DCS (since they are converted
commercial radios), to keep most if not all the trash out of the rcvrs.
good luck.
Chuck K0XM
> Returning to the question posed a year ago. All the replies were
about
> linking on 420-440. I guess avoiding comment about 900 MHz confirms
my
> observations about using 900 MHz. So far I'm underimpressed with
> noise/interference and narrow band audio on 900 MHz.
> Is it possible to have a linked system with good quality signal to
> noise and full audio? Every conversation I've had was more fatiguing
> that trying to talk on 160M during summer monsoons.
> I keep being told to link two repeaters with 900 MHz.
> I don't want to link my 222 MHz repeaters inband. I've already seen
> all the linking anecdotes about using 420-440...what should I pursue?
>
