[Repeater-Builder] Re: RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies  Due toElectrocution and Fire Hazards

2008-07-06 Thread kb5vjy
It's funny that you should mention that... I am the Chief Engineer for 2 television stations where I live. One of my transmitters is out of state in Arkansas. I too built two identical buildings for my full power ATSC transmitters. The building out of state was such a breeze!!!.. Because t

RE: [Repeater-Builder] High AC Line

2008-07-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
Gary, There are two primary causes for abrupt changes in line voltage: Substation tap changers and capacitor switching. The national nominal voltage in the United States is 120 plus or minus five percent. Electrical utilities go to great lengths to regulate distribution voltages, which usually

[Repeater-Builder] High AC Line

2008-07-06 Thread albemarle7
Apologize for being off topic but a safety question. Do you people monitor your AC line at your home, business,shop etc? I've been having a problem in central NJ with high line around 1:00 am. Our spec is 115.2 - 124.8. Around 1 AM I run 127.0, 126.4 with a daily average around 124 dur

[Repeater-Builder] RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies

2008-07-06 Thread Jack Hayes
Sometimes even hiring a licensed contractor is a bust.  We moved in to a new place out in the country a few years back and I decided to have a licensed electrical contractor install an outside 110V socket for keep the RV batteries charged, etc.  At the same time I had him pre-wire a GFI/220  circ

[Repeater-Builder] Re: RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies

2008-07-06 Thread Bruce Bagwell
I figured that was A local code, not NEC. The only reason I can think of for that requirement is the ampacity of the 12 or 14 ga wires. While we all know, in actual use, 2 or more outlets strung along will not all have 15 amp or higher loads in EACH outlet. However, theoretically, each outlet

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maxtrac Mic-Hook software option?

2008-07-06 Thread Camilo So
Sorry forgot to give J8 or P8 pin number ( Pin 15 ). w4cso - Original Message - From: Camilo So To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 3:43 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maxtrac Mic-Hook software option? There is two way to do it, one sold

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 UHF Analog Receive Adjustment

2008-07-06 Thread garyp609
Thanks for the response. At this point it is just the RX that is off 4khz. There is no adjustment for the RX only? Thanks again for the quick reply & 73's. Gary K2ACY --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Bob M." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 1. If the transmit frequency is also off by 4 kH

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 UHF Analog Receive Adjustment

2008-07-06 Thread Bob M.
1. If the transmit frequency is also off by 4 kHz, then you should adjust the 14.4 MHz oscillator via the hole in the front or top of the RF tray. 2. If it's just the receiver, I would suspect the 2nd oscillator crystal, but it's not adjustable. 3. Could be a dirty connector between the Uniboar

[Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 UHF Analog Receive Adjustment

2008-07-06 Thread garyp609
My MSF5000 RX has drifted about 4khz up. Is there an easy way to adjust it back down to the desired RX frequency? Thanks & 73's Gary K2ACY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] china made radios

2008-07-06 Thread gervais fillion
Many buy them for APRS cheap radio's and they last , many are years back in techno but they do the job we ask them to do. you always have for what you pay,these are not Yeasu or Kenwood,,,or Motorola. the warranty,hey hey ,,,30 feets or 30 days,,,first coming :-) gervais htt

Re: [Repeater-Builder] china made radios

2008-07-06 Thread ka3hsw
Yes, as a ham you can USE those radios, however, they cannot be legally imported into the U.S. Period. The community forums at E-Bay are full of stories of people who have bought them, only to have them confiscated by Customs. And then they're S.O.L. E-Bay keeps pulling the ads, but they pop

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maxtrac Mic-Hook software option?

2008-07-06 Thread Camilo So
There is two way to do it, one solder a wire on P8 or J8 or use a mic plug and solder a wire between pin 3 and 4, with the mic plug in its on PL or DPL, if you use the P8 or J8 by soldering a wire and build a DTMF board as a remote control with 3 digit code to turn on and off the PL. 73 W4CSO

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies  Due toElectrocution and Fire Hazards

2008-07-06 Thread Christopher Zeman
It's funny you mention building construction. I work for a company that, under the original ownership in the 70's, built two identical facilities, one in California and one in Illinois. I work for the company in Illinois. The buildings were constructed to California code, and I'm sure you can imagi

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder ] Re: RadioShack Recalls P ower Supplies  Due toElec trocution and Fire Hazards

2008-07-06 Thread Ron Wright
Dave, This is a code requirement here in my county and think all of Florida. The code requirements for building is a county/state issue and vary. Most use the NEC code. Many have additional codes such as having wind resistance building. The way homes are constructed in the north would not be

[Repeater-Builder] For Sale - MSF5000 Yellow Tee Cable

2008-07-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
I have a new and unused Motorola Tee Cable TLE5772A that is excess to my needs. This is the MSF5000 "Combining Tee Duplexer" that is intended for the 435-475 MHz band, TX above RX, and a 5-20 MHz split. Current Motorola price on this cable is $172.55 (Gasp!) It is still in a sealed package. Make

[Repeater-Builder] LinkComm DVR1 for sale

2008-07-06 Thread kk2ed
If anyone is interested in a DVR1 for their RLC-Club or RLC-3, I have one on Ebay at the moment. Fullly loaded with maximum memory in the rack mount case. Item # 320271103137 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&rd=1&item=320271103137&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=011

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maxtrac Mic-Hook software option?

2008-07-06 Thread Bob M.
Yes. Check the Radio-Wide settings page, left column, bottom. There should be something regarding the hang-up box (HUB). TAB to that field, press F1, read the HELP screen about it, and make the appropriate choice. Most people just short out pins 3+4 on the back of the MIC jack inside the contro

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due toElectrocution and Fire Hazards

2008-07-06 Thread Dave
Where is the requirement for running a separate feed to EACH OUTLET REQUIRED? Not in the US> A "dedicated out is required for certain special situations but not for each outlet elsewhere. There are certain other requirements such as GFCI and AFCI. But, certainly no dedicated feeder for each

[Repeater-Builder] Maxtrac Mic-Hook software option?

2008-07-06 Thread skipp025
Hello to you Maxtrac people... Please help me answer an off group email information request. Re: Maxtrac Mobile used as a repeater receiver. Is there a way in programming software to force a mic off-hook CTCSS Decode without having to actually have the mic or a "mute plug" in the radio front m

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSR PA Question

2008-07-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
Phil, The TLD2601A is rated at 100 watts continuous duty for the 132-150.8 MHz band. It requires a minimum of 400 mW drive, although the exciter is described as capable of 1.5 W output. The MSR2000 power supply is rated to provide 30 amperes, but the PA normally draws around 23 amps at full outp

Re: Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] R e: RadioShack Recalls Power Supp lies  Due toElectrocution and Fire Hazards

2008-07-06 Thread Gary Glaenzer
it's that way (' safety ground and neutral go to a different buss bar') so that the same panel can be used as either a service panel or sub-panel if it's a service panel, the bonding screw connects the EGC (equipment grounding conductor) bus bar to the enclosure/ neutral in a sub-panel, it is kep

Re: Re: Re: [Repeater-Buil der] Re: RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies  Due toEle ctrocution and Fire Hazards

2008-07-06 Thread Ron Wright
Gary, I've noticed in panels the safety ground and neutral go to a different buss bar. I had thought maybe because the neutral was sometimes, not now to code, smaller than the neutral. However, both got connected to the panel case. One can Ohm out neutral to safety and only see the resistanc

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: R adioShack Recalls Power Supplies  Due toElectrocution and Fire Hazards

2008-07-06 Thread Gary Glaenzer
- Original Message - From: Ron Wright To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 8:20 AM Subject: Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due toElectrocution and Fire Hazards (in part) >In the US the safety ground and neutral both go back

Re: [Repeater-Builder] china made radios

2008-07-06 Thread Ron Wright
I also purchased 2 of the HTs, one for VHF and one for UHF. I chose the FDC units at $59.50 shipping included although there are others. The VHF covers 130-174 xmt and rcv. The UHF covers 400-474 xmt and rcv. Both are keyboard programmable, have 99 memories and come with a desk top charger t

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR PA Question

2008-07-06 Thread Ron Wright
Phil, The TLD2601A is the MSR2000 PA for 132-150.8 MHz 100 W continuous duty. It requires about 0.5 W drive. Cannot find current draw in manual, but PA part of the power supply for this unit spec 13.1 to 16.3V @36 amps, but I am sure it is more like 25 amps required for the PA at full 100 W o

Re: [Repeater-Builder] rf power modules

2008-07-06 Thread Ron Wright
Seems RF components are high in price compared to the rest of the electronic world. I have found RF Parts to have competive pricing and often much better than over the counter local pricing. RF Parts is one source for the typical Ham and do recommend them. This of course when wanting 1 or 2 c

[Repeater-Builder] VXR-7000 Rear ACC Jack and Remote Function

2008-07-06 Thread Jerry Steele
I am trying to connect an RC-100 controller to the rear jack of my VXR- 7000. For some reason, when the remote switch is pressed and the LED is on, the repeater ignores the ACC jack and still acts the same as when the repeater is in local. Any ideas? I didn't program the repeater, but I have t

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola GM300 vs SM120??

2008-07-06 Thread mbloom0947
I am running a UHF repeater using two Motorola GM300s and a RICK. Would it be worthwhile changing to two Motorola SM120s? We operate it at a broadcast site with lots of high RF fields. Is there a concensus on which repeater, commercial or amateur has the best receiver? Sincerely, Michael Bloo

[Repeater-Builder] rf power modules

2008-07-06 Thread JQ
I am in need of a M67746 power module. anyone know of suppliers to check with. I have found them at RF Parts, but just want to check around before I shell out the big bucks. Thanks, KE4PMP

[Repeater-Builder] MSR PA Question

2008-07-06 Thread Phil Hebert
TLD2601A I believe this is a lowsplit VHF amplifier What is the DC power requirement ? What is the drive required ? How much power out ? Tnx

[Repeater-Builder] china made radios

2008-07-06 Thread safemale1
i have a ht that was made in china and sold in tiwone spelling? it was/is 60 shiped 136-174 mhz 5 watt the worst part in the man. butt for the price i love it lots more radio for the buck 1/2 the price of a yasue sorry for the offtopic i will shut my mouth At 08:15 PM 7/5/2008, you wrote: