Astro Mode In Repeater

[hvacesu78]

Was just wondering if I can operate In Astro (IMBE) Mode (UHF) on a conventional repeater?
I remember seeing a post here sometime ago about this topic
I think It needs to be an 'open' (non PL) repeater ?

Any information on this topic, ideas/comments appreciated


Thanks !
Jon

[Pj]

As long as the repeater doen't require a PL, you should be all set. Same goes with DVP etc.

[Caffiene]

Wait a second. It shouldn't work. The ASTRO signal is a 4 level FSK signal. How could a 4-Level FSK signal that is detected by a FM receiver and then re-transmitted as FM (not FSK) be decoded by a receiver looking for FSK?. I don't see how it could work.
I am using the words "shouldn't" and "could" instant of "won't" because I've seen some strnage things in electronics over the years.
Never say never.
-Shawn

[fireradio]

Yeah, I've been under the impression that you need a data-compatible repeater to repeat IMBE or Securenet, etc...

[vks737adelaide]

Unfortunatley your right only a ASTRO signal is a 4 level FSK signal can be detected by a ASTRO signal is a 4 level FSK signal repeater and hence can only be used in conjunction with each other....the other problem will need a data-compatible repeater to repeat IMBE or Securenet ids and changing encryption keys

[Twisted_Pear]

The references I've seen in Motorola manuals say only Quantars can be used for ASTRO, though the manuals are many years old. I'm sure any APCO-25 repeater should work. It would prove difficult to make a non-digital repeater ASTRO compatiple.