Micor conversions work very well, but are rather involved. MVP/Exec/Mastr II conversions are much easier and work as well. The MVP package works out really well.
Both the Motorola and GE radios rely on a different PA. Most use a hybrid "brick" to get power. I have several of these I've been getting $25/ea for. WA5VJB did a nice interface board for them. There are also a number of Kyodo/Nokia BSR 220 radios out there. I sold a bunch of them, but I don't think I have any more. Might have one. They are almost as good as the Moto/GE option and are synthesized. An EPROM sets the operating channels. I have docs if you need them. There are a lot of surplus duplexers and combiners floating around from failed 220 trunking systems. Keep an eye peeled. DB built a short vhf high split duplexer that's a snap to convert to 220. If you find a narrow spaced six can dupe on a channel above 160 Mhz that is about 12 or 14" tall, it's probably one of these. Oz On 1/1/2010 10:32 PM, Dan Blasberg wrote: > > > All right folks, > > For those that run a 220 repeater, what are you running as far as the > machine itself? > > A local group is looking to put a 220 MHz repeater on the air and > would like some ideas. > > Thanks, > > Dan > KA8YPY > -- mailto:o...@ozindfw.net Oz POB 93167 Southlake, TX 76092 (Near DFW Airport)
