I'll second the motion for a write-up. If you have high-rez pictures, that'll help even more. I have 2 900MHz A5 Spectras that I want to tweak into the 902 band.
-- John "Smokey Behr" Gleichweit FF1/EMT, CCNA, MCSE IPN-CAL023 N6FOG UP Fresno Sub MP183.5 ECV1852 List Owner x10, Moderator x9 CalEMA 51-507 http://smokeybehr.blogspot.com http://www.myspace.com/smokeybehr ----- Original Message ---- > From: Mark <n9...@ameritech.net> > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sat, November 21, 2009 6:34:32 PM > Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Spectra 900's > > Mel, > > Reference the write-up, PLEASE DO!!! There are others here who would be > grateful for the knowledge (myself included). > > 73, > Mark - N9WYS > > -----Original Message----- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of wa6jbd > > I've managed to get 900 Spectras to receive in the 902 range. There are > three steps, and it's not necessarily a 'beginner project'. > > 1. Hack bandlimits to allow programming > > 2. Modify VCO > > 3. Retune front end filter. > > It's possible to meet or exceed rated performance after modification, but > takes patience, a steady hand, and a network analyzer or spectrum analyzer > and tracking generator. > > I'm toying with the idea of putting together an article on how to do it, > complete with pictures it there is sufficient interest. In the meantime, I'd > be happy to supply a description of what's involved to anyone who'd like to > give it a try. > > Mel - WA6JBD > > > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, James Adkins > wrote: > > > > Looking for anyone that's actually used a Motorola Spectra to RX on > 902.xxx > > MHz for a repeater receiver > > Has anyone on the list tried this? Looking for something besides the > > standard maxtrac option. > > -- > > James Adkins, KB0NHX > > Vice-President -- Nixa Amateur Radio Club, Inc. (KC0LUN) > > > > Southern Missouri Frequency Coordinator - Missouri Repeater Council > > www.nixahams.net > > > > The Nixa Amateur Radio Club - "There is no charge for awesomeness!" (Well, > > only $1.00 per month) > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
