At 10:18 PM 2/25/99 -0000, you wrote:
From: mtwilley@...
I have run into a problem finding G.E. Master ll UHF radios here. I have
found some Exectutive and from what I here they don't hold up as well as
the Master ll radios. Anyone have any coments...
Thanks
Mike
This should start an interesting debate.
I've found the PA in Mastr (note: Mastr not Master) II Repeaters has a real
weakness where the RF leaves the board. It's an easy fix if you get to it
before the transistors fail, but it's a very frequent failure.
I've only had one PS failure in an Exec II. No PA's yet. The Mastr II
does seem to be built a bit heavier. And if you want a LOT of power, Mastr
II is the only way to go. I don't think there's a 100 or 110 watt Exec II.
And there's better support for Mastr II. There's even a drop in
controller.
The ICOM's in a Mastr II are totally shielded. But the Exec II can use any
ICOM for any band. Nice when you're converting.
I have some Mastr II repeaters, but my work horse is an Exec II. It's also
my favorite to convert. See my conversion site:
I'm sure there's some technical problems in the Exec II that were cleared
up in the Mastr II.
If by any chance you mean Mastr Exec Radios (not Mastr Exec II) avoid them.
I have a couple. Real pain to work on. Not as modular as the others.
I've run one for years for one week a year, full time, for a Ham Fest info
channel. At least that PA is solid.
If there's something specific you're thinking about, let us know.
Ray, KD4BBM
