Yesterday Dale (KC8ZXF) and Clay (KF8UI) worked on the MSR 2000 (replacement for the current 26). They used the new meter that needed to be ordered and at first they had some trouble and were afraid that it wasn't going to work, but like most Hams, they persisted through and found out it was working fine when they went through each step at a time. They were able to tune it up to a maximum output of 170W. Once they figured out the maximum, then they were able to tune it to the rating of 100% duty cycle (which according to the testing procedures was 115W).
Once the transmitter was tuned, they then started focusing on the receiver and they said it was an awesome receiver. They compared it to several portable receivers and the MSR 2000 was much stronger.
All that's left now is to make a few serial cables and wire up the PL board. Once that's complete we would like to re-run through the tuning process to ensure we get maximum efficiency. Then we can take everything up to McLaren, re-tune the cans, adjust the antenna and we should have a great repeater!
Once the transmitter was tuned, they then started focusing on the receiver and they said it was an awesome receiver. They compared it to several portable receivers and the MSR 2000 was much stronger.
All that's left now is to make a few serial cables and wire up the PL board. Once that's complete we would like to re-run through the tuning process to ensure we get maximum efficiency. Then we can take everything up to McLaren, re-tune the cans, adjust the antenna and we should have a great repeater!