[Repeater-Builder] what controller to use for repeater and link to be installed 800' in the air?
I am soliciting input as to the most reliable and cost effective controller to use on a system that will be installed on a platform 800' up a tower. Getting back up to the system for service is not easily done, nor inexpensive, so reliability is of the essence. The system will be in South West Louisiana.. temps might get as cold as 25 degrees, and as hot as 140 degrees. Thanks! Sam, WA5VDM
RE: [Repeater-Builder] what controller to use for repeater and link to be installed 800' in the air?
ff-800 would be my choice if I had the money http://www.rollanet.org/~joeh chris kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of transistor747 Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 9:31 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] what controller to use for repeater and link to be installed 800' in the air? I am soliciting input as to the most reliable and cost effective controller to use on a system that will be installed on a platform 800' up a tower. Getting back up to the system for service is not easily done, nor inexpensive, so reliability is of the essence. The system will be in South West Louisiana.. temps might get as cold as 25 degrees, and as hot as 140 degrees. Thanks! Sam, WA5VDM Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.46/2145 - Release Date: 06/01/09 06:09:00
Re: [Repeater-Builder] what controller to use for repeater and link to be installed 800' in the air?
I have a good used one here. If anyone is interested, please reply direct. Scott Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 474 Barnett Road Boswell, PA 15531 Chris Curtis wrote: ff-800 would be my choice if I had the money http://www.rollanet.org/~joeh chris kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of transistor747 Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 9:31 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] what controller to use for repeater and link to be installed 800' in the air? I am soliciting input as to the most reliable and cost effective controller to use on a system that will be installed on a platform 800' up a tower. Getting back up to the system for service is not easily done, nor inexpensive, so reliability is of the essence. The system will be in South West Louisiana.. temps might get as cold as 25 degrees, and as hot as 140 degrees. Thanks! Sam, WA5VDM Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.46/2145 - Release Date: 06/01/09 06:09:00 Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.48/2148 - Release Date: 06/01/09 06:09:00
Re: [Repeater-Builder] what controller to use for repeater and link to be installed 800' in the air?
I'd use an NHRC-4, at those prices you can afford a spare. With a 4PDT relay and a Com-Spec ST-809B you can even have it as a remote control hot-swap spare.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] what controller to use for repeater and link to be installed 800' in the air?
On Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:31:19 -, transistor747 s...@kay-com.com said: I am soliciting input as to the most reliable and cost effective controller to use on a system that will be installed on a platform 800' up a tower. Getting back up to the system for service is not easily done, nor inexpensive, so reliability is of the essence. The system will be in South West Louisiana.. temps might get as cold as 25 degrees, and as hot as 140 degrees. Thanks! Sam, WA5VDM Cost-effective meaning cheapest up-front cost, but we might have to replace it when lightning takes it out in five years, or don't care what it costs, but it'll most likely last more than ten years? Quality or quantity? Gourmet dinner or fast-food? :-) :-) :-) Nate WY0X -- Nate Duehr n...@natetech.com
RE: [Repeater-Builder] what controller to use for repeater and link to be installed 800' in the air?
At 6/1/2009 07:54, you wrote: ff-800 would be my choice if I had the money http://www.rollanet.org/~joeh Kind of a waste for a 1 repeater/no links system - the FF-800 is a 5-port controller. NHRC (http://www.nhrc.net) makes a 1 port controller (NHRC-micro) that's small enough to fit inside just about any repeater radio, is about $580 cheaper. ICS (http://www.ics-ctrl.com) also makes a 2 port controller (Linker IIa) for about the same price, a little more if you need the enclosure. I've worked with both IMO the NHRC-micro is more flexible than the ICS unit for a simple 1 port configuration. Both should be reliable enough for your application, but you can inquire with each manufacturer as to the absolute operating temperature limits. Bob NO6B
