First of all---Kendecom is an obsolete name. The Kendecom line has been updated/improved and has been relabeled as ACS which stands for "Advanced Communication Systems" which now builds the units. The RF innards are basically the same as the last of Kendecom though improved in some ways-----ACS uses a CAT-1000 controller rather than the Kendecom controller and the whole consist, with AC power supply, is packaged in a nice, instrumented, easy to use rack mountable box.
I have five of their almost current production repeaters in my present responsibility-----three 2 meter units and one each on 220 and 440. They were all purchased with provision for use with RLC-3 controllers--(an added connector arrangement on the rear panel to allow the use of either the internal CAT or a RLC-3 externally). I did have a problem with all at first---ACS had changed a part in their receivers due previous part unavailability, but this was all worked out to both of our advantages and ACS was a pleasure to work with. Anyway, all of these repeaters have since been absolutely reliable, sound very good, have good sensitivity and excellent selectivity. Three of them are on a heavily populated hospital roof---absolutely no interference problems. The only thing that I don't like about the ACS repeater is that they use a 28 volt fed output amplifier which makes 12 volt battery backup a problem unless lower output power when on battery is acceptable. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions, Scott, N6NXI ----- Original Message ----- From: Jed Barton To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 10:28 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] kendecom repeaters on 220 Hey guys, I'm working with a group and have given them several suggestions for repeaters on 220 including hipro, ge, moto, etc. One thing i don't know much about is the kendecom, and thought i would ask since they want to know. As far as relyability, good, bad? I know their lineup basicly hasn't changed in years. The people i know that have them have been reasonably happy, but figured i would get some input. 220 is a tough band as we all know. Any thoughts guys? Thanks, Jed ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.422 / Virus Database: 270.14.20/2444 - Release Date: 10/18/09 09:04:00
