Repeaters & Duplexer - Need Recommendation

[N2FDU]

I'm considering replacing my aging Motorola Micor VHF repeater with a new Kenwood or Yaesu (running at 1/2 power with an external RF amplifier).

Seeking comments on performance of both Kenwood and Yaesu in hostile RF environments. I require easy programming and quick interface with aftermarket controllers.

Any owners care to share their experiences?

Thanks.

P.S.: Also seeking input on Telewave's compact VHF base station duplexer (19" rack mounted version).

[n4jem]

In my opinion you had better keep the micor for operation in high rf enviroments these new kenwood/yaesu have such a wide front end they except everthing pagers even cell phones in close proxceminity.
kenwood is better than yaesu kenwood is not as wide banded.Motorola micor is 5 hz yaesu 136-174 mhz programable no tuning! kenwood i am not real sure about
DO the math i am sure micor will come out on top.

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[K7JEM]

We have three of the Kenwood 2M repeaters running on med to high RF sites, and they work OK. They do have a tuneable front end, not as selective as a Micor, but not a barn door either. They will run continuous duty at 25 watts, so that should work for you. Have beenhappy with them so far.

Joe