Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Kenwood TK-690H 29.5-37 MHz, Type 1 radio(s) wanted
Skipp, How did you work the antenna scheme for this radio? Did you use the Motorola docs, or some other method? In my app, I am going to be using a Syntor X on 6 and 10. I was going to use a controller UF output to control a RF relay for the correct antenna based upon what channel the remote base was set for. This leaves room for error both on the part of the controller and idiot doing the programming. (Me) It sure would be nice to have an RF solution (the Motorola cut length cable method) or an internal radio logic way of doing this. P.S. I do have a copy of Motorola 68-80100W86 - Diplex Antenna Manual. This document is written for use with standard base-loaded mobile antennas only. Scott Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 474 Barnett Road Boswell, PA 15531 skipp025 wrote: However, you can get a tk-6110 to do both 10 and 6 meters in the same radio. I personally have done the mod a few times, it's not super easy but it can be done.
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Kenwood TK-690H 29.5-37 MHz, Type 1 radio(s) wanted
James Adkins adkins.ja...@... wrote: Does anyone have or know of someone that would part ways with a Kenwood TK-690H Type 1 low-band commercial rig? Type 1 is the low split, 29.5 to 37 MHz. I would like to purchase 1 or 2 of the units to try on 10-meters. Hi James, Even as a fully Authorized Kenwood Dealer and Service Station I have yet to see the rare low split tk-690h radio. However, you can get a tk-6110 to do both 10 and 6 meters in the same radio. I personally have done the mod a few times, it's not super easy but it can be done. So look for a used tk-6110 radio or in a last act of desperation you can buy a new one from me. :-) I leveled my last one to provide about 45 watts of power from 29.6 to 53.8 MHz in one radio, which I though was pretty impressive. Receiver sensitivity was better than .5 uV across the band. Even if you don't buy a radio from me... I can and would provide you with the information to spread your tk-6110 out. And copies of that information sources were already posted on the web so it's not really rocket science. cheers, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com
