Bob VK2ABP wrote... > the IGate/fill-in that I am currently running is not the T2-135 based > solution. I am looking at that for a remote / solar setup on a friend's > property.
For solar, I would consider instead the T2-301 unless you need more than 5W from the transmitter. Out of the box, it is 5W, but I believe you can tweak it up to about to about 9W. The T2-301 is a 5W transceiver with a modified version of the OT2m built into it. I would save the T2-135 for some other use. Using a T2-301 instead on a solar powered site would reduce the power needs considerably. The T2-135 in a DR-135T would make a nice mobile tracker, or for use with a laptop, or for an IGate or digi where AC power was available. It could also see dual use for voice or APRS, but one at a time. On the other hand, if you need more than 5W and you have large enough solar panels to run the Alinco radio, and already have the radio, then the T2-135 does give you the equivalent of a high powered version of the T2-301. 73 es cul - Keith VE7GDH -- "I may be lost, but I know exactly where I am!"
