GE Mastr II 150.8-174MHz conversion to 220MHZ

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I use the web page as my notes. I have updated the Exciter Modification page with directions as to how to tune a modified exciter and added the PTT Fan/ARR protection link at the bottom of the list.

Web page by N4KHQ

7/8/07

This modification was designed by Dave Ackley W4UWH and will require from 8 to 16 hours of work to completely modify a GE Master II 150.8-174 MHz into a 220 MHz repeater. The PA presents the most challenge and Dave has made the modification by changing one of the power transistors and several capacitors but Dave has a $16,000 IFR Service Monitor and knows how to use the equipment. I am convinced the modification is beyond all but the most knowledge RF specialists. I tried a couple of PA mods I found on the www and none performed well enough to be used for a repeater. After spending $60 for rf power transistors and capacitors, one modification produced 7 watts and the other produced about 40 watts but had a half frequency serious signal. The solution Dave suggested for me was a $59 RF Parts # M57774 Power Module.

Exciter Modification

Receiver Oscillator Board Modification

Receiver RF Assembly Mixer IF Board  

De-emp Board

Front Panel Mod

Repeater Modification

Receiver RF Assembly

PA Assembly Mobile

PA Assembly Repeater

PL Decode Notes

CAT Controller Connection

PTT Controlled Fan & ARR Lighten Protection

ARX-2125

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