Re: [Repeater-Builder] Polyphaser Question

2010-08-17 Thread WA3GIN
uch to see. a gas tube and what looks like a surface mount resistor in series with the gas tube. 73, Dave Wa3gin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Advanced Communications Systems Mark 4 repeater / controller audio board

2010-07-22 Thread WA3GIN
Email me next week I have all the manuals and diagrams...great little repeater and there is still factory maint. 73, dave wa3gin - Original Message - From: eddie.sinclair To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 1:50 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder

[Repeater-Builder] NPRM 10-72 was adopted

2010-07-14 Thread WA3GIN
http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-10-124A1.doc

Re: [Repeater-Builder] O. T. Question

2010-06-13 Thread WA3GIN
Google Yahoo email bounces... - Original Message - From: N/AN To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 2:06 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] O. T. Question Can anyone tell me why Yahoo Groups emails keep bouncing? This problem has happened twice

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT:QRZ.com

2010-06-09 Thread WA3GIN
that change, anyone could access the database and get all of the details of that license that he / she was looking at. My question, why did this change? Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: WA3GIN To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 09

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT:QRZ.com

2010-06-09 Thread WA3GIN
Only asked for PW when checking for details if the person doesn't want email address displayed to non-registered members... otherwise lookup access is un-challenged. 73, dave wa3gin - Original Message - From: larynl2 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday,

[Repeater-Builder] How much gain or how much loss on the PD220-3A

2010-05-19 Thread WA3GIN
aven't yet found a reference that would ascertain the performance of the antenna. Should I presume unity gain on 146. from an antenna with 5db gain at 156.Mhz? Thoughts welcome, dave wa3gin

[Repeater-Builder] Four Bay Commercial VHF antenna on 2m

2010-05-14 Thread WA3GIN
Hi folks, Thanks for all the great inputs. Today we completed the installation. 3watts reflected and 110 forward. Can't complain about that for a match to the antenna. The coverage appears to be excellent. 73, dave

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Commercial VHF antenna on 2m

2010-05-09 Thread WA3GIN
r and open circuit coax stub 4) the type of coax used for the stub (50 ohms, solid dielectric, foam, polyethylene or teflon, the impedance, and the length in inches. When I get this I will put it into my Smith Chart program and see what I can find. AC --- On Sun, 5/9/10, WA3GIN wrote:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Commercial VHF antenna on 2m

2010-05-09 Thread WA3GIN
suspect that there is "a lot of loss" when an antenna made for 154 MHz is used at 146 MHz and how do you expect to tune the dipoles without compensating for the harness impedance matching sections mismatch also. Allan Crites wa9zzu --- On Sat, 5/8/10, WA3

[Repeater-Builder] Commercial VHF antenna on 2m

2010-05-08 Thread WA3GIN
le antenna. Thanks to all that provided ideas for this project. 73, dave wa3gin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] opinions for a public safety repeater

2010-03-25 Thread WA3GIN
ateur. Ken can assist you with purchase and configuration, etc. Best of Luck, dave wa3gin W4AVA Trustee www.w4ava.org - Original Message - From: Jed Barton To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 11:55 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] opinions for a p

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: FCC R&O Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-04 Thread WA3GIN
HA, They did install BPL near by in Manassas, VA I went there sniffing for RFI and I never heard anything -- drove all over the route -- they went belly up in about 2 yrs. - Original Message - From: Nate Duehr To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 04, 201

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: FCC R&O Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-04 Thread WA3GIN
RF transmission technology they will do so. The 300,000,000 people of the nation won't blink an eye. So, enjoy what you have, it is a priviledge and nothing more. I wouldn't waste a nanosecond worrying about precedent. Best, dave wa3gin - Original Message - From: Kris Kirb

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: FCC R&O Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-03 Thread WA3GIN
w: FCC R&O Involving the Amateur 70cm Band It's wideband so it's not going to key up your repeater and CTCSS does not solve interference - it just masks it. Joe M. WA3GIN wrote: > > > What? Just go and turn on your PL... come on! Lets use the technol

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: FCC R&O Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-03 Thread WA3GIN
ecides to transmit at the same time, you'll get an earful of noise, PL or not. -Brian On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 3:02 PM, WA3GIN wrote: What? Just go and turn on your PL... come on! Lets use the technology that we claim we know so well... - Original Message -

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: FCC R&O Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-03 Thread WA3GIN
HAHA, Beloved ARRL... how much time do you thing those boys in Newington spend on this planet? Not much I can tell you. I enjoy following them and keeping track of how frequently they reverse their position on issues by 180 degrees. Pretty pathetic performance on our behalf I would say...su

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: FCC R&O Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-03 Thread WA3GIN
Amateur 70cm Band Ah George, Don't worry! The first time the device fails to deliver the goods to the Public Safety guys, they'll stop using it. Good luck to them. They'll have fun running up against the 1,000watt er

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: FCC R&O Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-03 Thread WA3GIN
Mike, R U talking about Ms. Smith, the desk jockey that replaced Riley? If so I agree...clueless in Gettysburg! - Original Message - From: k7...@skybeam.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 6:16 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: FCC

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: FCC R&O Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-03 Thread WA3GIN
What? Just go and turn on your PL... come on! Lets use the technology that we claim we know so well... - Original Message - From: Brian Raker To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 4:51 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: FCC R&O Involving t

[Repeater-Builder] MICOM-X Motorola Hand Mic Wanted

2010-02-19 Thread WA3GIN
Looking for a MICOM-X hand mic, please replay direct.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dispatch centers run through the internet

2010-01-05 Thread WA3GIN
er-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 6:45 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] dispatch centers run through the internet On 1/5/2010 4:17 PM, WA3GIN wrote: I'm waiting to here on this thread that it must be the President's fault this guy asked the quest

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dispatch centers run through the internet

2010-01-05 Thread WA3GIN
I'm waiting to here on this thread that it must be the President's fault this guy asked the question, haha. When are we going back to tech talk? I don't really care much to read some people's subjective opinions regarding this guy's concept nor do I want to wear out my delete key. This guys m

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dispatch centers run through the internet

2010-01-04 Thread WA3GIN
Let get real...we're making up configurations and drawing conclusions that will perhaps not even be considered. Without being part of the public safety team in this fellas community all these what-ifs are senseless. Each community and its emergency management will decide what works best for them

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dispatch centers run through the internet

2010-01-04 Thread WA3GIN
c. Best, dave wa3gin - Original Message - From: Bill Smith To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 7:20 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] dispatch centers run through the internet VoIP is used daily and has been for over five yea

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dispatch centers run through the internet

2010-01-04 Thread WA3GIN
think the grant is paying for a handheld for every ham in the state where currently 99% who have VHF radios are on analog. DUH. Enjoy, dave wa3gin - Original Message - From: Randy Ross To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 6:24 PM Subject: RE: [R

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dispatch centers run through the internet

2010-01-04 Thread WA3GIN
Yes, and they are called Intranets. - Original Message - From: Kevin Custer To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 5:55 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] dispatch centers run through the internet The Internet is a shared medium. A priva

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts

2010-01-03 Thread WA3GIN
Very interesting...all our sites are dense with RF from Public Safety radio systems 800, 700, VHF, etc. No problems in five years. I suspect it has more to do with how the RF connections are made than the LMR cable. Just my subjective opinion of one. 73, dave wa3gin - Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts

2010-01-03 Thread WA3GIN
I believe the issues with LMR were resolved years ago Chuck. Can you refresh the group on some of the primary issues? Thanks, dave p.s. we've been using it for five years at ten sites with no problems. - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts

2010-01-03 Thread WA3GIN
utilized the penthouse antenna. Receive coverage regained 360 degree coverage. So, it is doable if you have the right antenna site. Best, dave wa3gin - Original Message - From: Kevin Custer To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 11:12 AM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Rolling Pipe Sound

2009-12-08 Thread WA3GIN
I have a wav (3Meg) file of the "rolling pipe" sound. What is the best way to get it to those that want to listen to it? 73, dave wa3gin - Original Message - From: Facility 406 DM09 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:39 PM S

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Rolling Pipe Sound

2009-12-07 Thread WA3GIN
no joy. Good Luck, dave WA3GIN W4AVA Trustee - Original Message - From: offtracks1 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 5:25 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Rolling Pipe Sound No worries, the more info the better. Echoproducer is the

[Repeater-Builder] FOR SALE RKR-2 w/ control head and Mic

2009-12-05 Thread WA3GIN
Best off + shipping. Please respond direct. 73, dave wa3gin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread WA3GIN
Hey, there are plenty of religious reflectors. I wonder how receptive they would be if I started posting excerpts from CELWAVE manuals or Motorola user guides? Some one said it earlier...there is a time and place for eveything... - Original Message - From: Jerry W9FS To: Repea

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Time for GOD

2009-11-21 Thread WA3GIN
Someone should suggest a new yahoo group where folks who want to post comments about off topic comments can use to discuss, debate, rant, etc. This would leave the opt-in group free to continue posts of interest with out the distraction of off topic discussions. I'm on several groups and have r

Re: [Repeater-Builder] kendecom repeaters on 220

2009-10-18 Thread WA3GIN
Recipient address: wa3...@comcast.net Reason: Illegal host/domain name foundPlease send me contact information -- Thank You, Ron WA3GIN wrote: We had a Mark 4 on 2m, for many years. Transmit audio the best we ever heard. Rec was fine. The Controller was Old school but i

Re: [Repeater-Builder] kendecom repeaters on 220

2009-10-18 Thread WA3GIN
them too! Anyone looking to buy a 2m Mark 4 in great condition; to play with or as a back-up or for a portable unit, email me direct. We upgraded to Kenwood TKR. Nice, easy to program but the audio doesn't come close to the Kendicom's. 73, dave wa3gin - Original Message ---

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Question on portable repeaters

2009-10-10 Thread WA3GIN
Yeah, Much lest costly to build a suitcase salellite receiver... - Original Message - From: n...@no6b.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 1:00 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Question on portable repeaters At 10/9/2009 06:32, you

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wireless electricity

2009-09-06 Thread WA3GIN
They are using 9.XXXMHz. Its in the video. - Original Message - From: m...@highwayusa.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 8:18 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wireless electricity I saw something on TV where they were using micro

Re: [Repeater-Builder] De-sense question

2009-09-06 Thread WA3GIN
Hi, First thing. Remove the preamp. Those things are only useful after you have a tight working system. Otherwise they can pick noise and that is all you'll hear. To get started, start simple. Be sure the antenna is tight. We use the G7 and found one that came loss at the place where the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: "EOC" Frequencies Available?

2009-08-30 Thread WA3GIN
: [Repeater-Builder] Re: "EOC" Frequencies Available? There are NO MARS frequencies for HAMS. David -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of WA3GIN Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 4:44 PM To

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Nearby Repeaters

2009-08-30 Thread WA3GIN
4 miles - Original Message - From: MCH To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 10:07 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Nearby Repeaters What kind of spacing are we talking, out of curiosity? Joe M. WA3GIN wrote: > > >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Nearby Repeaters

2009-08-30 Thread WA3GIN
09 7:50 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Nearby Repeaters As long as you know that the problem still exists... As for the perfect world, if you accept imperfection, it never will be. I take it the root of the problem is that these two repeaters were coordinated too close together?

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Nearby Repeaters

2009-08-30 Thread WA3GIN
CTCSS tones to mask a problem is not a solution. Overdeviation? Another engineering deficiency. Although the 15 kHz channels don't help, either. Still, they can be overcome to some degree. Still waiting for a reason that doesn't involve compromised engineering. Joe M.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Nearby Repeaters

2009-08-30 Thread WA3GIN
Yes that is what you get, take it or leave it. So, different PLs do have a place in the game in situations such as this. Its not a technology issue, just luck of the draw. - Original Message - From: n...@no6b.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 30, 20

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: "EOC" Frequencies Available?

2009-08-30 Thread WA3GIN
The RACES freqs. have been closed down for some time now. Just no need for them. It wouldn't surprise me if MARS freqs. for hams also disappears. - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 4:21 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Nearby Repeaters

2009-08-30 Thread WA3GIN
same PL tone there would be no benefit from using the PL tone. Seems there is always an exception to the rule ;-) 73, dave wa3gin - Original Message - From: n...@no6b.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 4:00 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] NHRC 3+ CW ID'ing problem

2009-08-30 Thread WA3GIN
You can email the vendor, even on the weekends. He is very helpful and responsivel - Original Message - From: va3wxm To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 3:21 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] NHRC 3+ CW ID'ing problem We recently put a new 6

[Repeater-Builder] Nearby Repeaters

2009-08-30 Thread WA3GIN
erous repeaters in the same band all located within a few miles of each other? Thanks, dave wa3gin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RAIN Report: KT1B Commentary on Green Petition to Ban Closed Repeaters

2009-08-28 Thread WA3GIN
A8YPY On Aug 28, 2009, at 8:27 PM, WA3GIN wrote: > > > I'm not aware of any closed repeaters in the WDC area. In the VA-Md- > DC area perhaps a half dozen noted as (c) by T-MARC. There are > dozens of repeaters in the WDC area that go unused day after day &

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RAIN Report: KT1B Commentary on Green Petition to Ban Closed Repeaters

2009-08-28 Thread WA3GIN
N NON PL'd repeater ;-)) My subjective opinion of one...please flame direct and spare the reflector members ;-) 73, dave wa3gin www.w4ava.org

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeaters and Water Towers

2009-08-21 Thread WA3GIN
his patch. Consider developing a custom training program from 3-5 one hour segments that you can vet with the OEM coordinator, etc. That shows a real commitment to supporting the government's needs ... Good Luck, dave wa3gin - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon To: R

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeaters and Water Towers

2009-08-21 Thread WA3GIN
act as the liaison to your ACS. A prime example of a successful ACS is the ARPSC RACES team, Arlington County, VA. www.w4ava.org. 73, dave wa3gin ARLCO RACES Officer - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 7:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeaters and Water Towers

2009-08-20 Thread WA3GIN
but it was worth the time and effort. Good Luck, dave wa3gin www.w4ava.org - Original Message - From: ccour79992 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 5:22 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeaters and Water Towers Homeland secu

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ENHANCED RECEIVE

2009-08-19 Thread WA3GIN
pager and other nearby signals. Lastly, the pre-amps are physically sensitive devices when it comes to EMP...IMHO. If you want to improved receive capture area or coverage think satellite receivers. 73, dave wa3gin - Original Message - From: Mike Morris WA6ILQ To: Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Portable repeater

2009-08-05 Thread WA3GIN
20ft vertically. It was a net experiment. We eventually installed six cans and used the receive antenna for another project. So, maybe you could use two antennas. Pick a street corner and use the building on the corner as your attenuation device ;-) Good Luck, dave wa3gin www.w4ava.org