Another point is what service is the intended repeater to be used in? Ham? OK, play around and learn. If it's for the fire service where public safety is concerned, leave the repeaters to the pros.
Chuck WB2EDV ----- Original Message ----- > Everything you say below is correct. But I would still argue that it simply > isn't worth it to do all the modifications you suggest to a scanner when > you > can pick up a good receiver from a Motrac/Micor/MastrII/MastrPro for $25 > at a > hamfest or ebay and have a receiver that is still better than the modified > scanner. > > ------ Original Message ------ >>> I posted the following reply to the group on Aug. 13th >> and it doesn't appear on the group (although Jeff received >> my email direct). Here it is again to the group... >> >> Re: Re: Scanner as repeater receiver? >> >> Hi Jeff, >> >> There are some conditions where a scanner receiver could be >> modified for use in repeater and base station applications. >> >>SNIP<<
