Thanks much for the info. Just the type of answer I was searching for. I'll try that this weekend. Thanks again, KC4FWC
> Regarding the time out problem in the GE Mastr II, check the repeater > control board, 19D417385 G2 > and add a .01 capacitor from pin 5 of U-1 and U-2 (555 timers) to ground. > These were ommitted by GE > for some reason, and if missing can make these timers unstable. > > Quoting the Sams 555 timer applications sourcebook, Page 18: > > "If the control pin (Pin 5) is not used, it is recommended > that it be bypassed to ground with a .01 mfd capacitor to prevent any noise > from altering the calculated pulse width" > > 73 John VE3AMZ Waterloo, Ontario. > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/