On 9/16/18 11:10 AM, James Adkins adkins.james@... [Repeater-Builder] wrote:
This question is for all the 220 MHz repeater owners on the list.
We have a 25W repeater and would like to add an amplifier as it hears much
better than its transmit coverage. Our exciter output is variable from 1
to 25 Watts. Our antenna is a DB224-JJ.
What type of amplifier are you using? I’m really looking for options other
than Henry and TE Systems but not seeing very many.
I use TE systems, as Henry has failed me before. Henry also takes some time
to actually get them, and power falls off as they warm up.
The TE systems desktop amp with a good fan has worked well for us, but they do
offer the continuous duty option too. TE can operate in a linear mode too.
One of the things I didn't care for with TE systems was they jacked the price
up when I went to order. We'd got the approval of our board for what was
listed on their website plus shipping. When I ordered I was told it would be
about 75 dollars more as "we've not touched the website in 10 years, and
prices have gone up". I'm sure I could have made a thing about it, but it's
just typical old ham mentality.
BTW if you need a circulator or BPF for 220, hit me up.
73's
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Bryan Fields
727-409-1194 - Voice
