On 3/16/2010 4:38 PM, skipp025 wrote: > >> "briansoehl"<brianso...@...> wrote: >> Has anyone built a repeater out of 2 TK-830G's? I have 2 >> and want to build a repeater to replace one. These are >> "high spec" radios designed for use in public safety and >> I feel they'd make a good repeater. >> Any help would be greatly appreciated. >> Brian > > The TK-830 is a very popular "big-knob" Public Safety Radio, > the current replacement is a the TK-890. They make killer > repeater building blocks. > > Aside from what you'll read from other group members I would > tell you there should be no problems running the radio full > power all the time. If your repeater is a lock to talk box > (IE using IRLP or Echo Link) with nearly constant duty cycle > it would be advisable to use a modest blower (not a fan) to > move air past the transmitter deck (rf package).
I absolutely would NOT run a x30 at 100W out continuous! Even with air on it. The high power unit should not be run more then abt 30-40 W, and the low power unit should not be run at more than 20-25 for repeater use...
