I have the following repeaters for sale. Three (3) units - all identical and set up the same, as follows:
MSR2000 C73GSBXXXX VHF repeater. 100w int duty PA, in 29" compa-station cabinet. Professionally wired to a brand new never used Arcom RC-210 repeater controller in rack mount case with newer-style (greatly improved S/N ratio) Arcom audio delay board. The controller is properly wired to the MSR's backplane via an 8-conductor shieled 22ga cable, and the power connection is also properly made to the backplane. Wire-tied to look factory-done, and enough slack left to remove/service the controller as needed. All backplane jumpers and card jumpers set for proper operation with external controller. The audio and squelch card has been properly modified to allow the controller to fully select between COS, PL, COS&PL, or COS or PL, depending on how the controller is programmed by the user. The card has been set so that the presence of PL detect will not affect the carrier squelch. Carrier squelch circuit works similar to the Micors - 20db quieting or better results in almost no tail. Noisy signals have a long tail. However, the Arcom audio delay board mutes the tails anyway, so they are never heard regardless. Great for vhf mobiles which usually flutter a lot. The repeater has been fully aligned to factory specs for 0.25uv/12db sinad receive sensitivity and the PA makes full power in excess of 100w. However, for amateur use, especially during long nets or linked systems, these PAs should be derated to 60-80w or so and fans added, and they will last forever. Factory encode/decode PL board present and wired properly to the Arcom controller for both rx DECODE (as stated above), as well as tx ENCODE control via the controller programming (on, off, follow cos, etc..) The repeater is currently set on 146.880TX/146.280RX using my test bench channel elements. I will re-crystal the original elements and tune the repeater to your desired frequency on receipt of a deposit (basically to cover my exposure on the crystals should you cancel). I had about 17 of these, and have sold a number of them turn-key to various radio clubs and repeater owners in the tri-state area, and am more than happy to provide references of owners and currently operating units/systems. Price is $950 turn-key, crystalled and tuned to your frequency, including the Arcom controller. The controller package (RC210, AD, case) is worth approx. $500 alone. The crystals are $50 themselves, elements on frequency are worth $100 or so. So how can you beat a real repeater for $400 before the controller and crystals, tuned and ready to go? I will also sell the repeaters turn-key less the Arcom controller package for $475 each, and wire the cables for the controller of your choice so it is plug and play upon receipt. The repeaters will have a 30-day warranty to cover proper operation against failure. Free phone/email tech support afterwards. Shipping extra. Due to weight, local pickup preferred. I think Fedex Ground or DHL can ship the repeater cabinet for around $100 or so. Plus another $15 or so to protect and ship the controller separately. Pictures also available to serious buyers. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Eric KE2D 609-713-3742
