Chaim10977
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I wanna make a reapeter out of 2 kenwood nx-800 does someone know if it's possible.. how do I connect the two mobile radios to act as a reapeter?
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2 nx-800 as a reapeter
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mmckenna
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Yes, it is possible.
All the pins you need are on the rear DB25.
There will need to be some programming of the pin functions to make it work.
You really should include a controller in the middle so remote knockdown is an option.
The radios will do a Morse ID function.
You need to keep power level low. These radios are not designed to be repeaters and running high duty cycles at 45 watts will give you trouble. Run them in low power and make sure you set the time out timer for something reasonable.
Add cooling fan for the TX radio to help with heat build up.
All the pins you need are on the rear DB25.
There will need to be some programming of the pin functions to make it work.
You really should include a controller in the middle so remote knockdown is an option.
The radios will do a Morse ID function.
You need to keep power level low. These radios are not designed to be repeaters and running high duty cycles at 45 watts will give you trouble. Run them in low power and make sure you set the time out timer for something reasonable.
Add cooling fan for the TX radio to help with heat build up.
Yes the NX-800 has CW ID up to 32 characters - Yea! The only way to set off the CW ID is to press a button - boo!
I've toyed with the idea of remote knockdown using the Aux A or B output and tripping it with a status message. Haven't tried it though to see if it's feasible.
If you only connect radio to radio the receive audio (AFO) is way too hot for the mic input (MI2) of the other radio. You need to pad the audio down to an acceptable level.
I've toyed with the idea of remote knockdown using the Aux A or B output and tripping it with a status message. Haven't tried it though to see if it's feasible.
If you only connect radio to radio the receive audio (AFO) is way too hot for the mic input (MI2) of the other radio. You need to pad the audio down to an acceptable level.
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mmckenna
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Damn, thought there was a way to trigger it, but you are right.
Another good reason to use an external controller, unless this is GMRS where it's not really required (but a good idea).
bill4long
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ve2mel
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HELLO , i SEE THIS A FEW YEAR AGO:
If you need caller ID, you should use NXR710/810/NXR5700/NXR5800 repeater.
If you want to use 2 NX-700/800 as a repeater in NXDN conventional mode (don't need caller ID).
Rx radio ---------TxRadio
17-------VR 10k-----6
7--------------------7
22-------------------12
In KPG-111D software to program 2 radios:
Edit/Extended Function, tab AUX
DB25-12pin Input External PTT(Voice) Low No
DB25-22pin Output TOR Low
Edit/Extended Function, tab Modulation Line
Mic PTT connect connect
Externer PTT (Voice) connect connect
Set UID for 2 radios in Edit/NXDN/NXDN1/Unit ID (Own): 1
If you need caller ID, you should use NXR710/810/NXR5700/NXR5800 repeater.
If you want to use 2 NX-700/800 as a repeater in NXDN conventional mode (don't need caller ID).
Rx radio ---------TxRadio
17-------VR 10k-----6
7--------------------7
22-------------------12
In KPG-111D software to program 2 radios:
Edit/Extended Function, tab AUX
DB25-12pin Input External PTT(Voice) Low No
DB25-22pin Output TOR Low
Edit/Extended Function, tab Modulation Line
Mic PTT connect connect
Externer PTT (Voice) connect connect
Set UID for 2 radios in Edit/NXDN/NXDN1/Unit ID (Own): 1
