tk880 programming a base station TK-880

[WSDX985]

Good Evening,

I am trying to program my base station to hit a repeater in my area. attached is photos of the channel information and the optional features. i can hear all day but I cannot key up and talk. I can on simplex to my private channel I use for family but not any repeaters. I am running my base station with a Kenwood ps-430.

[WRUU653]

Does the Kenwood have the ability to TX in the 467.700 range?

[WSDX985]

@WRUU653 as far as I know yes i can transmit on 467.725 simplex here is a pick of the radio information.

[WRUU653]

Your settings look correct to me. I guess I would question if you are in range. Hearing a repeater doesn’t mean you’ll reach it as you may know. Sorry I’m not more help

[WSDX985]

its all good. i thank you for your help. i can hit the repeater with my handheld system. if the power converter draws down on power and the fan sound like to looses momentum would that cause a problem. i am pulling at strings at this point to get it to work. if i cant get it i may just get a new base station.

[BoxCar]

Sounds as if your PS isn't right if the fan slows when keying up. A 50W radio will draw 12 to 15 amps when sending. Your PS needs to be 20A or better for that mobile.

[Socalgmrs]

12 minutes ago, WSDX985 said:

its all good. i thank you for your help. i can hit the repeater with my handheld system. if the power converter draws down on power and the fan sound like to looses momentum would that cause a problem. i am pulling at strings at this point to get it to work. if i cant get it i may just get a new base station.

You need a 30amp power supply at 13.8-14.1 volts. What co-ax are you running? How many feet? To what antenna? Do you have line of sight to the repeater? How far away is it?   

[WSDX985]

On 9/8/2024 at 7:42 PM, WRXP381 said:

You need a 30amp power supply at 13.8-14.1 volts. What co-ax are you running? How many feet? To what antenna? Do you have line of sight to the repeater? How far away is it?   

So I have a small antenna that is for a mobile vehicle antenna. I am not getting out to any repeater. I believe it is my power supply is not putting out enough power while transmitting I do believe my power supply is on its last leg. Looking at replacing. I’m approximately 40 miles from the repeater. I’m trying to hit however I can hit it on my handheld just not my homebase station and I do believe that is because of the power supply. I will be upgrading soon.