Bob, Does the MaraTrac have the same problem with power control that the MaxTrac has- that is, the CPU cannot control power when the transmit frequency is below a certain point? Is it necessary to manually control the output power when an out-of-range frequency is programmed?
73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob M. Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 5:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Maratrac It's in the Service menu. You need the radio attached to the RIB and computer. Run RSS, press F2, then F2 again for Alignment menu. Then choose Transmit Output Power. With a wattmeter and dummy load attached, press F6 to cause the radio to transmit. Use the UP/DN arrow keys to fine-tune the power level. If you want to make a large change, press F6, see what the power is, press F6 to stop transmitting, use the UP/DN arrow keys to change the setting by 10-20, press F6 again to check the power. There may be several subsequent things RSS will ask you to adjust; press F8 to save the new power, then press F10 to exit. The radio should be stable down to about 50 watts. Bob M. ====== --- dy3mnk <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:dy3mnk%40yahoo.com> > wrote: > Hello, > > I have 2 VHF motorola maratrac units and wants > to put them as a > repeater. I manage to program the unit to HAM Bands. > but I can't turn > down the power output. Its a 100w output on both > unit, Iwant tpo turn > them down up to 30w. How can I trim down the power? > Is It done in > programming? How is it done? Any one out there who > can teach me how to > do it and help will be appreciated very > much....Thanks > > Lowell
