Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

Interesting question. I have never operated on a cross band repeater but I
think you are beat. You either live with it and keep the mic away from the
speaker or turn the receive volume down when transmitting. I know of no
other way

George Fanjoy VE3PEB
CNIB Amateur Radio Progrma
Toronto 416 207 0797
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 7:13 PM
Subject: question on Kenwood TMV7A mobile rig


> Hi, Folks.
>
> I have a question on the Kenwood TMV7A mobile rig that I thought someone
> might be able to help me with.  So here goes:
>
> One of the links on a repeater link system that I use has a rather strange
> cross-band arrangement.  You transmit on a 2-meter frequency, and listen
to
> the output on a 440 frequency.  There is a reason for this cross-band
> arrangement in this particular geographical location, although I am not
sure
> what it is.  My dilemma is this:  Whenever I transmit on the 2-meter side,
> using one of the vfo's, I create a nice rf/feedback loop between it, and
the
> 440 side, which I am listening to on the other VFO.  In other words, I can
> hear myself coming through the 440 side of the rig.  How do I mute the 440
> side of the TMV7A when I am transmitting on 2 meters?  I think if I do
this,
> I should eliminate the cross-modulation problem.
>
> If you can give me a simple set of steps, I'll give them a try.  I have to
> believe this is possible to do with that rig.
>
> Thanks for your help, and best 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ