There are simple controller cables on ebay for about $10. These seem to work
ok. I use one for uhf with a mobile duplexer as a portable repeater.
Greg
Benjamin L. Naber wrote:
> have a looksee on ebay, probably going to find one for under $30. Was
> going to do that before
> I was unable to locate any reasonably prices gm300 or maxtracs around
> columbus ga
> turboelesjuan wrote:
> A little background on what I'm trying to accomplish here;
> I'm a member of a Ham radio club but do not live in the city the club's
> repeater resides in. Due to the distance away I'm unable to access the
> repeater with a handheld radio without the use of a large external
> antenna and thats what I'd like to change.
> Installed in my vehicle is a Yaesu FT-8800 mobile that has ability to
> perform crossband repeat option. Example: A: 145.170MHz (-600khz
> offset) B: 438.500MHz simplex.
> I have a UHF Radio that I can set to 438.500MHz simplex to walk around
> my house and both TALK and RECEIVE traffic to and from the repeater.
> Basically the radio in my car has the ability to transmit and receive
> on BOTH frequencies.
> Heres my question: Is there a controller I can build which has the
> ability to control TWO Motorola GM300 mobiles w/16pin connectors the
> same way? Use each radio as a transceiver for bi-directional traffic? I
> already have both of the GM300 radios and they didn't cost 400$, which
> my 8800 Did. I want something perm. installed at my house so I can use
> a small UHF handheld on low power anywhere around my area to chat.
> Is this possible?
> Thanks!!
> -Scott
>
