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[WRYZ926]

48 minutes ago, nokones said:

My repeater's station ID has a polite mode whereas, the ID will stop when there is traffic and resume from the start.

Unfortunately the Bridgecom repeaters do not have that feature. The easy solution for us is to connect the Bridgecom to the Arcom RC-210 controller.

[WRTM295]

I like to thank everyone for there input and suggestions for repeaters. All of the old equipment is been tossed in the trash . So I'm starting new. I'm looking for all in one equipment. I do have the revetis RT95 up and running, however this is only a temporary fix. I know some of you say look at the comments on the products, however most of that are fake. Here in this community forum some of you have messed with the real stuff and for me to get the best picture is to ask many people in this group.

Is my repeater mission critical? Answer is somewhat (yes & no). Our main system is amateur radio, however a few members are not hams and are learning, And some of the family members don't want to get there license. So they use my system. Now you know. We are a small farming town. Trying to help each other out. So again for all your inputs, suggestions, and links

[LeoG]

I've been running the BTECH RPT50 since early August and besides them replacing the duplexer, which had been a bad batch or inadequate for the power (ask Randy) it has operated well.  It's programmable from the display, microphone or computer (Win10 or greater).  Simple channel change over if you wish.  Simple tone change over, takes seconds from the display.  Mine puts out about 42 watts after the duplexer.  The newer ones have this function installed already, I had to upgrade it so the microphone actually worked as a microphone and not just to program the repeater.

The CW ID works but is rudimentary.  You can program hang time, it has a courtesy tone if you wish, has a signal strength squelch which is new.  No longer limited to a 12 volt system.  Will accept a standard 13.8v system if you need battery backup.  Takes about 20 minutes to get it setup the way you want.  Quicker if you are familiar.

[WRTM295]

27 minutes ago, LeoG said:

I've been running the BTECH RPT50 since early August and besides them replacing the duplexer, which had been a bad batch or inadequate for the power (ask Randy) it has operated well.  It's programmable from the display, microphone or computer (Win10 or greater).  Simple channel change over if you wish.  Simple tone change over, takes seconds from the display.  Mine puts out about 42 watts after the duplexer.  The newer ones have this function installed already, I had to upgrade it so the microphone actually worked as a microphone and not just to program the repeater.

The CW ID works but is rudimentary.  You can program hang time, it has a courtesy tone if you wish, has a signal strength squelch which is new.  No longer limited to a 12 volt system.  Will accept a standard 13.8v system if you need battery backup.  Takes about 20 minutes to get it setup the way you want.  Quicker if you are familiar.

Thank you for your input and suggestions. I'm starting to lean more to this Repeater.

[LeoG]

For BTECH it's still a work in progress.  They say they will keep updating it.  It has many plugs on the rear panel that are yet to be connected internally.  Not sure if a firmware update or actual tinkering will need to be done to get them active.  When I got it, it was version 1 and had issues.  No DCS available and wonky duplexers.  A simple firmware upgrade fixed the DCS and they sent me a new duplexer without me asking.  A likely found out defect.  Then months went by and they did the 2nd firmware upgrade and the mic upgrade.  The unit I purchase had no usable microphone, disappointing.  That next upgrade fixed that and they even sent me the patch cord to do it for free.  The firmware upgrade cleaned up the menu system, added a squelch.  It was set at 6 (of 9) and that screwed up my reception from my house which is already a weak signal.  I knocked it down to 1 and that fixed that.  All I need to do is jack the antenna up in height.