MT_Rick
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Rick,

I am leaving for work at 10:00 eastern time. Try to call my cell. (954)461-9940.

Cliff

I am off tonight and I am up now, Due to sensitive issues surrounding this repeater (it is not stolen or anything like that), just security issues, you really want to call me, trust me. Just the information on it is worth the call, even if you are not interested in the repeater.

The ebay auction number is 330624093839.

Cliff

Hi Rick,

Call me when you get a chance, the later the better (I work midnights). You will have no problems using the same wall plate. HOWEVER PL-259 (type UHF) connectors have higher loss then type "N" connectors, IT is a shame that Tram uses type UHF connectors. I would use type "N" on your wall plate PL-259's have about 1db of insertion loss for each connector so your wall plate will probably give you 2 db's of insertion loss. I do not know how far your antenna will be from your radio, but you can minamize your line loss by using QUALITY flexable hard line like LMR-400 or better

LMR-400 comes with a 20year mil spec non contaminating outer jacket, a 100% foil shield with a 89% braid shield over the foil shield. It is the same diameter as RG-8U coax only better. The higher you can get your antenna the better. For every 100% increase in height you will get a theretical 50% increase in range.

Good luck,
Cliff (954)461-9940 (cell)

Wanted to drop a line to say hello from SW of Bozeman.

We're up near Flathead Lake...

Take care,

Hello from NE MT.