i'm looking to integrate a Kenwood TK-880-1 ver2 with a repeater controller.... I'm about to pull the trigger on a pair or 880s and just wanted to do a bit more research before i do. On some other models like TK-805D, there is a way to open it up and solder some connections for the rx tx, ptt, tone, gnd, etc. (see link below) I can't seem to find anything on interfacing those.... wondering if the front RJ-11 would allow a custom cable? I'm going to most likely order a NHRC-3.1 controller so I'll have to make a custom cable anyway.
Parts include:
Kenwood TK-880-1 ver2 40 watt (or Kenwood TK-840-1 25watt) - both inside the GMRS band.
NHRC-3.1 repeater controller
NHRC-Squelch controller
to be figured out later:
antenna tuned for GMRS
duplexer tuned for my channel
cables
I could also go with TK-840 - because i can also get a good deal on a pair of those.
or maybe an older TK-805D because i found detailed plans on how to build the interface cable here:
I was looking to stay away from the 805 and 840 because the volume and ch knobs wear out, and become noisy. The 880 has a digital volume control and more features, so i think it would last longer, and i'd get more life out of it. plus, its a bit higher powered, not that i need that high of power anytime soon.
any experience connecting the 880's or 840s to a controller? I'm leaning more towards the 880s, for a few $ more, the version 2 gives me 40 watts. but i'm not sure i need all that power, so i hope there is a lower 10 watt option for normal use. the 880 is hard to find details on, but i'll keep looking!
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Hello everyone!
i'm looking to integrate a Kenwood TK-880-1 ver2 with a repeater controller.... I'm about to pull the trigger on a pair or 880s and just wanted to do a bit more research before i do. On some other models like TK-805D, there is a way to open it up and solder some connections for the rx tx, ptt, tone, gnd, etc. (see link below) I can't seem to find anything on interfacing those.... wondering if the front RJ-11 would allow a custom cable? I'm going to most likely order a NHRC-3.1 controller so I'll have to make a custom cable anyway.
Parts include:
Kenwood TK-880-1 ver2 40 watt (or Kenwood TK-840-1 25watt) - both inside the GMRS band.
NHRC-3.1 repeater controller
NHRC-Squelch controller
to be figured out later:
antenna tuned for GMRS
duplexer tuned for my channel
cables
I could also go with TK-840 - because i can also get a good deal on a pair of those.
or maybe an older TK-805D because i found detailed plans on how to build the interface cable here:
http://www.repeater-builder.com/kenwood/pdfs/tk-805-wiring.pdf
I was looking to stay away from the 805 and 840 because the volume and ch knobs wear out, and become noisy. The 880 has a digital volume control and more features, so i think it would last longer, and i'd get more life out of it. plus, its a bit higher powered, not that i need that high of power anytime soon.
any experience connecting the 880's or 840s to a controller? I'm leaning more towards the 880s, for a few $ more, the version 2 gives me 40 watts. but i'm not sure i need all that power, so i hope there is a lower 10 watt option for normal use. the 880 is hard to find details on, but i'll keep looking!
Steve
yes, i'm GMRS licensed.
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