You got it performing better than factory-spec, out of its original design frequency range, (assuming it's an 88-split, like most of us are using on UHF), prior to re-adding your pre-amp.
I'd say you got it right! :-) Nate WY0X On Sep 4, 2009, at 11:52 PM, terry dalpoas wrote: > > I finally got the repeater receiver to hear. Preselector was > cleaned, still not good sensitivity. The receiver interface board > went bad (was not letting power to LO/Multiplier board), as well as > a weak detector; had spares on each. Will now open squelch at . > 17uv, no preamp, less than .1uV preamp (original GE). Link RX fine > since fixed last week (cleaned preselector). If anyone ever has a > problem with no or bad RX, check the interface board solder joints. > I found out from one of the local hams, that they are notorious for > going bad from temperature fluctuations over the years. >
