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Review Summary For : Bridgecom Systems CS-540 repeater
Reviews: 5MSRP: 1,300.00
Description:
The CS-540 repeater can be ordered in v.h.f. or in u.h.f.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.bridgecomsystems.com
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KA6GRF Rating: 2016-04-16
great repeater Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
Bridgecom 440 repeater works great from the company.. never had a problem.. the people there are great to work with..
KA6HGT Rating: 2012-09-16
A good deal! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I found a used Bridgecom CS-540 "used" on EBAY with a duplexer more than 4 years ago. It was programed for 462.725 so I programed my GMRS call and up it went on at an 1800' hilltop in the Hollywood Hills area. I put it up for my friends that weren't (yet) HAMs. It has run 24/7 for all this time un-attended with absolutely ZERO problems. Antenna is a 4 dipole array about 35' above hilltop and 1'2" hardline. It's only a 35 watt repeater but if I ever had the opportunity to put up a 440 machine I would certainly purchase another CS-540. It ROCKS!!!
Bob Wymer KA6HGT / WQGM787
WA7BND Rating: 2009-08-31
Great repeater. Great tech support Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have been using this repeater for over 2 years with 0 problems. Ron is great with tech support and shows genuine concern to resolve your problem or answer questions.
The pros for this repeater are too numerous to list. Just go to the website and check the spec sheet for details. I purchased the PC programming software and that was excellent, easy to use, straight forward.
However, I am using this repeater as a amateur repeater and would Really like to see the following change to the controllers firmware. Although it is not required, nearly every amateur repeater controller has the ability to I.D. on initial contact and this one doesn't.
KAF8152 Rating: 2009-01-09
GMRS going strong Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have owned this repeater since September of 2006 and have enjoyed it. I have used it as my GMRS repeater and really enjoy the powerful built in controller. One feature I really like is the Tone in Tail programmable feature. Basically you can set the repeater to not transmit a squelch tone during hang time, this will mute your portable ( saving battery and making for a more pleasent conversation). The carrier is still up during hang time, ready to instantly repeat, yet portable muted. Love it. It has 64 users you can program via software and or DTMF tones. You can actually program all your users via software, turn most of them off, then simple turn them on and off Via DTMF tones from a remote radio, saving a trip to the repeater site. Many programmable options. Had a minor repair needed and Customer service from Ron was excellant. Would recommend this repeater. Best value for the money.
W5GSR Rating: 2006-07-20
Great repeater for ham Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I have this repeater up in the u.h.f ham band and works great.I also ordered the programming software and cable,this repeater is very easy to program.If you are going to put up a repeater I would give this one a try,and the tech help from Ron is great.