[Motorola] MOTRAN base/rptr

[Ken Cechura]

Question....  Got a MOTRAN base/repeater...  Tx is (based on xtal 
calculation) 453.175, actual is 453.180 (no big deal)...  Problem is, as 
soon as we plug it in (granted, its with a crappy antenna) the test 
receiver being used (Yaesu VX5R or FT847, across the room) opens squelch, 
as in receives signal....  and I can still hear it on the HT 10 feet away, 
through a wall...  and this is with the MOTRAN UNKEYED.  when it is keyed 
up, I can still hear it (a bit better)...the audio is also a bit 
weak....anyone have ideas?

(no, i haven't tuned it as per manual yet...  I wanted to see where it 
transmitted as i got it, but i would think that I should not get that 
strong of a signal with the unit unkeyed, and with the covers on and all 
that good stuff.....although my antenna IS a mag mount on top of the 
cabinet....but that shouldnt be a problem, should it?)

oh yeah, one final note...  The unit is running about 10 watts keyed 
down...theres no PA in it.

Thanks
Ken

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     //        Kenneth R. Cechura, KC9UMR                //
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