That figure sounds like retail. I think I paid about 1900, but that was several years ago. My local PD uses TKR-840 repeaters feeding 100 watt TPL amplifiers in their UHF radio system.
73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jed Barton Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] opinions for a public safety repeater sweet deal. If i recall they go for about 2500 or so, right? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:[email protected] <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Eric Lemmon Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 12:08 AM To: [email protected] <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] opinions for a public safety repeater Jed, The Kenwood TKR-740 is their top-of-the-line repeater, and it is intended to be used with a power amplifier. I have a TKR-740 that I have mated to a Motorola Micor TLD1692D PA, and I don't think there is a better combination on the planet. The TKR-740 can be set to put out from about 100 mW to 5 W, so it can feed almost any good PA. More info is here: <www.repeater-builder.com/kenwood/pdfs/tkr-740-840-brochure.pdf> 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:[email protected] <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Jed Barton Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 8:55 PM To: [email protected] <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: [Repeater-Builder] opinions for a public safety repeater Hey guys, Need some input here. I'm putting together a public safety repeater for my local FD. It's going to be really simple. Given the reliability factor, we're going with a kenwood. Here's the million dollar question, i need some input. How about a kenwood tkr750 or a tkr740. I've run several 750s with great results. I have not played with the 740, but i know it has an amazing receiver, but yet only pushes a few watts. Any suggestions for a good amp, perhaps cresend i think it is. Thanks, Jed
