What repeater and antenna would you choose?

[bshort]

I have 5K allocated for the entire project.  The antenna will be on a mast that is 45' agl and the location is in a large valley.  Due to some of the congestion in the area in regard to repeater traffic, we will need TSQL ability.  Hardline run will be about 40'.   

I was thinking of using an old Motorola MTR2000, but have read that it doesn't transmit a PL (haven't confirmed that though).  

What would you choose? 

[WRYZ926]

You can get used Motorola repeaters programmed how ever you want to include PL tones. Our radio club just bought one setup for the 2m band. Another option is a repeater from Bridgecom. We are using a Bridgecom repeater for our GMRS repeater which has been working well for us. 

I'll recommend the Comet CA-712EFC antenna for a home repeater if you are only wanting to put up one antenna.

[Guest]

I’d also highly recommend the comet 712efc.  Many of our local repeaters use them as well as many of our clubs members use them at home.  They work great for the money. 

[WRUE951]

Get ya a controller to do the PL work for ya..    

[bshort]

My original plan was MTR2000, Arcom controller and a Hustler G6-450-3 antenna.  Just have to confirm the ability of the outbound tone.  

I do have the Comet on my base station and it's been a great antenna. 

[gortex2]

Why do you need a controller ? The MTR is a good unit and has built in functions. 

[OffRoaderX]

I chose a Vertex VXR7000 and a Tram1486.  I chose the 1486 due partially to its very low wind-profile.

[bshort]

21 minutes ago, gortex2 said:

Why do you need a controller ? The MTR is a good unit and has built in functions. 

As a community repeater, I'd like it to be able to verbalize messages. 

[gortex2]

Ah more ham crap on the air....ok then...

[bshort]

40 minutes ago, gortex2 said:

Ah more ham crap on the air....ok then...

The fun at parties guy.....cool.  

[nokones]

If you're considering a Motorola Repeater Station for your project, get something a little more modern like a Quantar with a professional quality duplexer like an EMR Corp type quality and a Laird FG4603 basestation antenna.

You'll wish you did in the long run if you go cheap and use crap equipment.

There is a reason why public safety agencies do not use consumer and amateur radio grade equipment on their systems.