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Antenna relay for Vertex repeater

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:59 pm
by RFguy
Are we allowed to discuss Vertex now that Motorola owns them? :)

I am quoting a VXR-7000 repeater as a base station so I will need to add an antenna relay. Any Ideas out there?

I prefer a fully sealed 12-volt antenna relay with N female connectors.

Thanks,

Re: Antenna relay for Vertex repeater

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:49 pm
by Bill_G
They don't have an antenna relay option like the MTR?

Re: Antenna relay for Vertex repeater

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:04 am
by RFguy
Bill_G wrote:They don't have an antenna relay option like the MTR?
No they don't. The repeater is set up for it as they have a programmed function for it. When activated, there is a low going output that will sink 1.5 amps.

I have asked, and they do not have an option available (kind of strange).

Re: Antenna relay for Vertex repeater

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 5:54 am
by Bill_G
Interesting. I suppose you could order the MTR ant switch. I think they are 12v, but could be wrong. You'll have to check the manual. Don't know how you'll mount it. You could fab a bracket easily enough.

Re: Antenna relay for Vertex repeater

Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:58 am
by RFguy
I found the MTR2000 relay part#. It is a 8082894X02 and price around $250 NSO

If I don't find a less expensive option, I will go with this one.

Thanks.