Rob, The Model Designation "T-5365A" is a "family number" that applies to ALL Quantar stations, whether VHF, UHF, 800 MHz, or 900 MHz. Even if we assume that you're talking about a VHF unit, we need to know what modules and options are in the station to answer your questions. Most VHF commercial Quantar stations are designed to operate in the Range 2 split of 150-174 MHz, and cannot be tuned to operate properly at 2m. It is rare to find a Range 1 Quantar that operates in the 132-154 MHz split. The receiver, exciter, and power amplifier are different between Range 1 and Range 2 stations. Of course, a Range 1 Quantar is extremely valuable to Amateur Radio operators, since it can operate perfectly on 2m.
The list of options for a Quantar station is several pages long. It would be a good idea to make an inventory of your station's module numbers and included options to determine its pedigree and capabilities. Although a mint-condition Quantar station is a beautiful sight to behold, it's not worth anything if it can't operate properly (operative word!) on the intended frequency. Read this article by Martin Flynn for some useful information: <www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/quantar-id/quantar-article.html> 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -----Original Message----- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Robert Pease Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 8:33 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Quantar T-5365A What can people tell me about these? Any good on 2 meters? What's a good price for one? Thanks in advance Rob. KS4EC <snip>
