My opinion posted within your questions:
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From: Dave Gomberg
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 7:44 PM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Build your own
I have long considered building my own 2m repeater out of 2 Icom 2100
Dave Gomberg wrote:
I have long considered building my own 2m repeater out of 2 Icom 2100 or
2200 back to back thru a repeater controller, using a good duplexer and
a Comet or Hustler antenna. Here are my questions:
1. Nobody seems to like the Comet or Hustler antennas. Why? I have
Dave Gomberg wrote:
I have long considered building my own 2m repeater out of 2 Icom 2100 or
2200 back to back thru a repeater controller, using a good duplexer and
a Comet or Hustler antenna.
My comments are not meant to discourage you but I once started
out thinking along similar
Dave,
Paul made some excellent responses to your questions. I'd like to provide
additional information regarding your question #2.
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2. Why is a 50w 2m transceiver, derated to 25w and driving a power amp
a bad choice? Or is it OK?
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My radio club once had a packet station,
Transceivers:
If you don't want a boat-anchor of a GE or Motorola, look for a
Motorola R1225 repeater transceiver -- not the GR1225, but just the
R1225. It's the actual repeater and cheaper. I have run several for
years. Run them at 50% power and use good forced air cooling and
they'll
At 8/18/2008 16:44, you wrote:
I have long considered building my own 2m repeater out of 2 Icom 2100 or
2200 back to back thru a repeater controller, using a good duplexer and a
Comet or Hustler antenna. Here are my questions:
1. Nobody seems to like the Comet or Hustler antennas. Why? I
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