I've thought about using the same radio, I have an MT2000 and an MTS2000 both VHF that would be perfect for a project like this... I also found these on ebay, might be easier for wiring: http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWAMALL-Audio-Adapter-Motorola-Radio-HT-1000-MTS-20... I don't have a RTCM yet, but plan to get one in the near future. Stephen K1LNX ________________________________ From: app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org [app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org] on behalf of Peter Elke [pete.elke@esquared.com] Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 1:26 AM To: Alan Adamson; app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Portable micro-node? Hi Alan, For UHF I have used Motorola HT1000, MT/MTS2000, and Astro Sabers with the RTCM (and Beagle/Lox), both work well other than that you have to use the speaker’s bias for COS detect. You just need to destroy a speaker/mic cable for the cause. Pete/wi6h From: app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org] On Behalf Of Alan Adamson Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2012 1:18 PM To: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org Subject: [App_rpt-users] Portable micro-node? Ok, so I want to build a portable micro-node for allstar around an RTCM. I have the RTCM know how to configure it, etc… What I just can't figure out is *what radio* to use…. I'd like this to be portable and low power - ala HT. I've got any number of commercial motorola HT's or a few dual band Ham HT's (specifically thinking the TH-79A that I have laying around)…. So what are you all using and what's easy to hook up? I really don't want another *mobile* radio, that's just too much overkill. If you would, can you offer hookup directions (not to the RTCM, I know that part), but to whatever radio you are using? Thanks in advance, Alan