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Standard C790L Information

Thread starter k8ohz
Start date Apr 12, 2018
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c790l repeater standard uhf

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k8ohz

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Apr 12, 2018

I was given a Standard C790L radio. I don't know much about it and there hasn't been much turned up on my Google searches. Hopefully someone on here can help fill in some of the holes in my understanding.

First off, I know it is a commercial UHF radio. I read one ham's website that a simple crystal change will get it into the ham bands. I know it is 4 channel. I know that I'm missing at least 1 board that holds the crystals. I'm understanding it's probably only 2w. I don't have any manuals or documentation on the radio. So, other than that, I don't know much more. Can anyone help point me in the direction of some more information?

73,
Eric
k8ohz