Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Maxtrac Power Output
I wouldn't take your 40 watt maxtrac lower than 25 watts, they don't care much for it and they will actually heat up faster and they start to generate more spurs I also program up both radio's the same, that way if you do loose a pa you can swap radios on the fly till you can get another radio to the site and don't forget the fan YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Maxtrac Power Output
50% is ok with heavy cooling. Use a short TAIL though to minimize heat build-up andy Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Maxtrac Power Output
Brian, Most MaxTrac radios will run okay at 50% power, and some will go lower and still be stable. However, be aware that a radio that is rock-steady when feeding a resistive dummy load may go bonkers when feeding a reactive load such as an antenna or cavity. It's always a good idea to look at the TX signal on a spectrum analyzer while feeding the intended load rather than a dummy load. It may make a big difference if a ferrite isolator is on the TX output to provide a stable load impedance. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi All! I'm wiring up a temporary repeater using 2 16 pin VHF > Maxtracs and a 7k. All is fine, my question is there a "safe" power > level when used in repeater use with Fans? I know that micors, (my > bread and butter) don't like less than 50-60% power. Is this the same > with Maxtracs? It's a 40 watt VHF. Thought I'd ask before I blow > anything up! Thanks,73 Brian WD9HSY > > > > > > --- > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > >+ Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. > >+ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >+ Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of > Service. > > --- > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Maxtrac Power Output
it will run 24/7 at 25-30 watts with a fan. lance - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 1:22 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Maxtrac Power Output Hi All! I'm wiring up a temporary repeater using 2 16 pin VHF Maxtracs and a 7k. All is fine, my question is there a "safe" power level when used in repeater use with Fans? I know that micors, (my bread and butter) don't like less than 50-60% power. Is this the same with Maxtracs? It's a 40 watt VHF. Thought I'd ask before I blow anything up! Thanks, 73 Brian WD9HSY YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] VHF Maxtrac Power Output
Hi All! I'm wiring up a temporary repeater using 2 16 pin VHF Maxtracs and a 7k. All is fine, my question is there a "safe" power level when used in repeater use with Fans? I know that micors, (my bread and butter) don't like less than 50-60% power. Is this the same with Maxtracs? It's a 40 watt VHF. Thought I'd ask before I blow anything up! Thanks, 73 Brian WD9HSY YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
