I've had to add wire to the helicals on two Micors (UHF) to get them down to 447.75. It did the trick. It would certainly be worth a try.
Chuck WB2EDV ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Lemmon" <wb6...@verizon.net> To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 10:27 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Converting a Range 2 VHF Mitrek to Range 1 (WAS: Holiday Special...) > Only one of the five front-end coils for a Range 1 VHF Mitrek (HLD4081, > 136-146 MHz) is still available from Motorola Parts. That one is part > 2480032A07, the violet coil in L1, for $ 4.15. > > The only option may be to tack on some extra wire to the existing coils. > Although modifying the tuning screws may work, I suspect the Q will > suffer. > > 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY > >
