Re: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater

2009-12-11 Thread NORM KNAPP
@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon Nov 16 13:10:57 2009 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater Any suggestions on a 50 watt repeater to buy? I've been looking around and keep looking at the Icom FR3000, I know there are others but I am having trouble finding a 50

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater

2009-12-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
, December 11, 2009 8:07 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater Kenwood TKR-750 or TKR-751 version 2. You just can't go wrong there. If you need ham band only get the K2 (138-150mhz version). Otherwise get the K1 (146-174mhz version

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater

2009-12-11 Thread NORM KNAPP
Sent: Fri Dec 11 10:29:43 2009 Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater But, the TKR-750 and TKR-751 are continuous-duty only up to 25 watts. Perhaps a Motorola MTR2000 would be a better choice. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater

2009-12-11 Thread Ken Arck
At 08:36 AM 12/11/2009, NORM KNAPP wrote: Agreed, but here we have many '750's running at 50watts and have had no issues. Of course, they are not transmitting 24/7. As an Authorized Kenwood Dealer, we have a ton of TKR's that we sold into amateur service, running either 40 (UHF) or 50

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater

2009-12-11 Thread k7pfj
: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater At 08:36 AM 12/11/2009, NORM KNAPP wrote: Agreed, but here we have many '750's running at 50watts and have had no issues. Of course, they are not transmitting 24/7. As an Authorized Kenwood Dealer, we have a ton of TKR's that we sold into amateur

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater

2009-11-17 Thread Doug Bade
Icom Systems group sells a version of the FR3000 with a 100w amp and additional power supply, if you are looking for off the shelf.. that is how you get 50+ watts at 100% duty cycle... Most folks opt to go to less than 100% duty cycle to keep from doubling the cost... but if you really need

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater

2009-11-17 Thread Rick Szajkowski
I run a Harris Radio Phone ( converted to repeater) and it runs 60w all day and all nite long Join the Harris yahoo ground and send a note to Roger he does them um in UHF and VHF when you order from him the radio is on you freq. and all tuned up ready to go ... and every thing you need is

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater

2009-11-17 Thread k7pfj
] On Behalf Of Rick Szajkowski Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:10 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater I run a Harris Radio Phone ( converted to repeater) and it runs 60w all day and all nite long Join the Harris yahoo ground and send a note

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater

2009-11-17 Thread Rick Szajkowski
Of *Rick Szajkowski *Sent:* Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:10 AM *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* Re: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater I run a Harris Radio Phone ( converted to repeater) and it runs 60w all day and all nite long Join the Harris yahoo ground and send a note

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater

2009-11-17 Thread Barry
...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:31:50 -0500 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater I have had the Harris on all day today with the NASA feed of the space shuttle .. could still hold the heat sink ( for a bit) if you dont have

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater

2009-11-17 Thread Brian Raker
...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:31:50 -0500 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater I have had the Harris on all day today with the NASA feed of the space shuttle .. could still hold the heat sink ( for a bit) if you dont have the space for a big radio .. Harris is the way to go

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater

2009-11-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
A 40-watt Motorola MTR2000 is continuous duty, and darn near bulletproof. I have one such repeater that is used to broadcast Amateur Radio News and another bulletin service, and it stays key-down for almost an hour at full power, and it barely gets warm. I doubt that any repeater users can

[Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater

2009-11-16 Thread Jason C
Any suggestions on a 50 watt repeater to buy? I've been looking around and keep looking at the Icom FR3000, I know there are others but I am having trouble finding a 50 Watt Continous duty... The Icom FR5000 is 25W at 100% duty cycle but is considered a 50 watt repeater.