[App_rpt-users] AllStar Repeater

[Ken]

The most difficult thing to get in this area is a coordinated *frequency* to
operate on.  
2 meters (in this area) has a waiting list longer than my likely remaining
lifespan.

Maxtracs take some technical wizardry to get working on the ham bands -
again repeater-builder is your source. Or better yet, someone who has
already done the required work a few times. An alternative is the Hamtronics
modules. The specs are good and they are simple to work on. Just the basic
transmit and receive - do everything else with Asterisk. Alinco would work
OK, provided you do not have any nearby strong signal competition. The image
rejection and adjacent channel rejection is not all that good.  Used
duplexers can be found on eBay and other auction sites from time to time.
Patience is a virtue there.

GL

Ken
27021

> -----Original Message-----
> From: app_rpt-users-bounces at qrvc.com [mailto:app_rpt-users-
> bounces at qrvc.com] On Behalf Of Dale Weber
> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 5:49 PM
> To: app_rpt-users at qrvc.com
> Subject: [App_rpt-users] AllStar Repeater
> 
>     Hi all,
> 
>     I'm trying to get a repeater project going and think I have most of
> what
> I need to know figured out.
> 
>     I'm unsure about the duplexer. Can these be bought from some
> source? How
> do I pick an appropriate one for my application? Right now, I am
> thinking
> about getting two Alinco 2M mono band radios for this project. I've
> thought
> about maybe using the Motorola Maxtrax radios, but am not sure what is
> required to program them. I know it has to be a radio with the 16 pin
> connector.  Beyond that I'm pretty much green with respect to setting
> up a
> repeater.
> 
>     I'd love to setup a small low power local service repater centered
> on my
> church's location. I haven't approached the church about this
> possibility yet,
> since it's still very early in the planning process.
> 
>     Those Motorola Maxtrax radios are really attractive because it's
> possible
> to get a pair of them on eBay for around $100.00 or so. Put these
> together
> with a $100.00 computer from our local FreeGeek store, and that's most
> of a
> repeater if I understand this all correctly.
> 
>     Ideas, feedback, etc, welcome! :) :)
> 
>     8-Dale
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