Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Micor 114.8 Hz PL reeds
I have a new 114.8 reed from an MSR2000 from the mid 1990's Bill - Original Message Follows - From: pchupity [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Micor 114.8 Hz PL reeds Date: Wed, 03 Oct 2007 01:59:19 - Hello all; I'm looking for sender and 'sponder reeds for a Micor, TLN6824 and TLN8381 in 114.8 Hz. Anybody have some they'd like to sell? Peter
[Repeater-Builder] Maratrac without control head
I am trying to use a UHF Maratrac as a transmitter. I want to leave off the control head. I can not get it to transmit without the control head. I have jumpered pins 17 13 and 19 4. I have checked the fuse on the logic board. I have tried the Ptt pin on the 16 pin. Are the any other jumpers that may need to be added? Any other ideas? Jimmy, KS4KX
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Call Sign and Sounds like a Ham -- Now WC Calls
Gentle amateurs. I sincerely apologize for opening this can of worms about callsigns. I was merely relating information I had received when I applied for a vanity callsign for my club. I now know I was incorrect in assuming this was correct information. Please - LET IT DIE. Mark - N9WYS _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 7:56 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Call Sign and Sounds like a Ham -- Now WC Calls Hi All If memory serves the WC calls were for ARES stations, my local village had a WC call and the volunteer hams also had WC calls, this was back in the 70's and it is all non-existent today. (I think!) 73, Brian, WD9HSY, 1977 or 1978 Your kid may be an Honor Student, Your Kid may be a Great Athlete, Your Kid may be a Doctor or a Lawyer, But My kid is in the US Air Force plays with ICBM's, Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles, What was your Latitude and Longitude? _ See what's new at AOL.com http://www.aol.com?NCID=AOLCMP0030001170 and Make AOL Your http://www.aol.com/mksplash.adp?NCID=AOLCMP0030001169 Homepage.
[Repeater-Builder] Looking For A Few Repeater Parts
After having an eye on ebay for a few weeks and not finding what I'm looking for I figured I'd see if anyone has anything laying around on here. I am rebuilding a repeater and am in need of a few parts... 1) Rack, standard 19'' wide and 36'' or 48'' tall. Prefer local to FL 2) 2 GE MASTRII VHF Radios 3) VHF Band Pass filter 4) VHF PA (repeater duty) If anyone has any goodies laying around feel free to let me know the condition and price. Thanks. Alex N4TIA
[Repeater-Builder] Re: msr 2000 audio board needed
What do you call acting squirelly? s. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looking for the R1 audio board., either TRN 9688 or TRN 9689 ! Ours is acting squirelly., don't really want to drag the repeater back here. Please reply offlist please with the details price etc. Tnx Jerry VE3 EXT
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Call Sign and Sounds like a Ham -- Now WC Calls
There are a number of WC-- two by one callsigns issued until they ran out of available slots and moved on to the next series. Circa 1980's s. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All If memory serves the WC calls were for ARES stations, my local village had a WC call and the volunteer hams also had WC calls, this was back in the 70's and it is all non-existent today. (I think!)
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer and noise question
Jim wrote: It is somewhere in the atnenna system. *ANTENNA* |cP... -- Jim Barbour WD8CHL
[Repeater-Builder] msr 2000 audio board needed
Looking for the R1 audio board., either TRN 9688 or TRN 9689 ! Ours is acting squirelly., don't really want to drag the repeater back here. Please reply offlist please with the details price etc. Tnx Jerry VE3 EXT
[Repeater-Builder] Re: msr 2000 audio board needed
Skipp- audio level varies from none to ok., good for a few days., then no audio agn. Pots have been cleaned., rotated., pin contacts cleaned, still have the problem. Easier to replace the board then drag the repeater home for service. Can you help? Tnx Jerry VE3 EXT
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: msr 2000 audio board needed
I had a hairline crack where the R1 card plugs into the motherboard that caused the exact problem with my MSR2000. Get a magnifying glass and a good set of eyes and take a look around those pins on the backside of the MB. de WD7F John in Tucson - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 8:24 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: msr 2000 audio board needed Skipp- audio level varies from none to ok., good for a few days., then no audio agn. Pots have been cleaned., rotated., pin contacts cleaned, still have the problem. Easier to replace the board then drag the repeater home for service. Can you help? Tnx Jerry VE3 EXT Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.39/1044 - Release Date: 10/2/2007 11:10 AM Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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/
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Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maratrac without control head
I am making the assumption that you have programmed the radio to use a clam-shell style control head and NOT an A7 display head. You were so close. All you needed to do is connect pins 19 4 to +12v. From the batlabs website: If you need to program a Maratrac, and do not have a control head available, all is not lost. What you do need is a control cable from a Maratrac, Mitrek, Mocom 70, or Motrac. What you want to do is wire pin 17 and 13 to NEGATIVE, and pin 19 and 4 to 12VDC. This can be used to power the radio up. Then you just use the programming port in the radio to do the programming. This power cable can also be used to power up the radio to use as a transmitter without a control head. Again, you just use the programming port to access the PTT and mic audio pins. Doing the above method does not allow for channel selection, but if you are simply using this as a repeater transmitter, It will get you by. Good luck, Scott Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 612 Barnett Rd Boswell, PA 15531 - Original Message - From: jimmylpowell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 7:04 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Maratrac without control head I am trying to use a UHF Maratrac as a transmitter. I want to leave off the control head. I can not get it to transmit without the control head. I have jumpered pins 17 13 and 19 4. I have checked the fuse on the logic board. I have tried the Ptt pin on the 16 pin. Are the any other jumpers that may need to be added? Any other ideas? Jimmy, KS4KX Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.0/1046 - Release Date: 10/3/2007 10:08 AM
[Repeater-Builder] ctcss logic back to an external repeater controller
ctcss logic back to an external repeater controller I've been talking with a small number of people off the group about external repeater controller interface logic lines. In specific how many of the external repeater controllers handle ctcss (sub-tone, aka PL) detection, logic, control and selection. To keep things short and simple... let us assume an example of the two most common repeater controller layouts regarding ctcss operation. Example 1. Simple external repeater controllers don't have any ctcss logic input lines. There is no software and hardware in place to address ctcss detection and control. Some folks do wire an available output logic line to toggle hardware within the repeater in and out of ctcss operation. But again the controller software in operation has no idea when ctcss is provided by the user. The controller only knows a command to drop or raise an output logic line has been requested. In some cases the controller software might label an output line as a ctcss on/off control function and even provide software labels to avoid confusion... Depending on the software within (and an available hardware logic input line) the controller, some people do wire ctcss logic detect. It's just a question of the controller software being able to respond in a usable format to valid ctcss detection logic and the creative programming of the repeater control operator/owner. Example 2. Many enhanced repeater controllers have a logic input line designed in software and hardware to be tied to the ctcss decoder output valid logic. With this type of hardware/software it is not a normally a requirement to provide a ctcss on/off control line back to the repeater hardware although an ordinary logic output line can be routed back to the repeater ctcss control hardware if desired and/or required. Software within the controller is often set up to respond to ctcss detection as desired and selected by the repeater control operator/ owner. Other creative programming allows the dtmf decoder to respond only to received signals with a valid ctcss in place. Macros can also be executed based on programming. Based on how creative you want to be... both repeater controller types can allow both carrier squelch and ctcss repeater operation. Some of the repeater to external controller modifications presented on the Internet include CTCSS detection logic output, which is not used with some of the more basic repeater controllers. One simply wires the basic repeater controller into place leaving the CTCSS detection logic input unused. Normally the repeater is wired to operate only in carrier or ctcss access but both modes are possible in most/many cases. Hot Java or Diet Pepsi help when you're trying to sort through the options. cheers, s.
[Repeater-Builder] Help with Motorola Radius M120 - Intermittent Recieve
I have a Moto M120 UHF that has intermittent receive. Doesn't work more than it does.. A friend suggested that I count the Second LO, and make sure it's at 45.645 Mhz. I have no service documentation on this model, so rather than poke all around looking for something that may not be there, I thought I ask the group here for assistance. Does anyone have experience with the M120? Is this indeed the correct setting for the second LO for a UHF radio? 438-470.. Where is the proper place to attach a counter to measure this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. This radio is used in a link. Best regards, Russ Crisp K4RCC
[Repeater-Builder] Re: msr 2000 audio board needed
There are two small pots on the R1-Audio Module that need to be set using a service monitor. Have those to small pots been properly adjusted? A few things come to mind... shooting in the dark. The first might be a failed/cranky electrolytic cap, a bad pot setting (which is pretty common) and possibly a break in a trace (often near a pc trace landing). Are you using Caig Labs ProGold or DeOxit to clean the pots? If the Module failed on me... I'd put some clip leads onto the various sections to try and isolate and locate the problem. It might not aways be the easy way out (the no free lunch rule applies here). cheers, s. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Skipp- audio level varies from none to ok., good for a few days., then no audio agn. Pots have been cleaned., rotated., pin contacts cleaned, still have the problem. Easier to replace the board then drag the repeater home for service. Can you help? Tnx Jerry VE3 EXT
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help with Motorola Radius M120 - Intermittent Recieve
Russ, If the receive is intermittent, your problem is likely NOT the LO being off-frequency. An LO that was off would rear its head as sounding off frequency or poor sensitivity. I have had some problems with the LO crystals drifting as of late, but I don't think that is your problem from the description you provided. At any rate, the second LO crystal frequency is 44.645 NOT 45.645. The IF frequency is 45.10, so 45.100 - 44.645 = 455KHz. It sounds to me like you might have a broken/cracked solder joint somewhere inside the radio or that the Rx VCO is going out of lock. Does it seem to be temperature related? If so, that would lead more toward the VCO. You can open the radio and VCO compartment and see what the voltage is on the test point marked SL. It should be around 7v or so. If not, you can adjust the Rx VCO coil to get it more in-line where it needs to be. Good luck, Scott Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 612 Barnett Rd Boswell, PA 15531 - Original Message - From: russcrisp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 1:44 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Help with Motorola Radius M120 - Intermittent Recieve I have a Moto M120 UHF that has intermittent receive. Doesn't work more than it does.. A friend suggested that I count the Second LO, and make sure it's at 45.645 Mhz. I have no service documentation on this model, so rather than poke all around looking for something that may not be there, I thought I ask the group here for assistance. Does anyone have experience with the M120? Is this indeed the correct setting for the second LO for a UHF radio? 438-470.. Where is the proper place to attach a counter to measure this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. This radio is used in a link. Best regards, Russ Crisp K4RCC Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.0/1046 - Release Date: 10/3/2007 10:08 AM
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Help with Motorola Radius M120 - Intermittent Recieve
Hey Scott. Thanks for writing back. You did some work for me not too long ago. I sent up a spectra-tac receiver that you retuned for me while Kevin was busy somewhere. We swapped the vibrasponder tone element too. I needed 131.8, and you took what was in it and put that one back in.. Remember? Anyhoo... I got this unit about a year ago, and it looked brand new.. Not a scratch on it. Still had that new smell too. I employed it as a IRLP link radio. It's a 10w unit. I'd often try to operate the IRLP node and it would not respond. Turned out to be this unit's receiver. I opened it up last nite. Looked totally virgin inside. I cleaned the connectors where the boards(top and bottom) attach to the chassis. I had to take the lid off what I'm assuming is the VCO compartment to get at a couple of screws to lift the board. It's the shiny lid that presses down over a couple of sections inside the radio, correct? I'll open it up again this evening and take a measurement at the test point you indicated. I'll assume I don't need a signal present to make this measurement. Might be good if you could give me a pointer to location of the RX VCO coil too, so I can tweak if it's out of spec.. Is it labeled? What voltage would be considered acceptable? 7 +- 2v or so??? It really doesn't seem temperature related. The unit operates in a climate controlled room. I may send it up to you for a look if I can't make any headway, if you work on these... 73s, and thanks again for writing back. Russ From: Scott Zimmerman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 2:26 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help with Motorola Radius M120 - Intermittent Recieve Russ, If the receive is intermittent, your problem is likely NOT the LO being off-frequency. An LO that was off would rear its head as sounding off frequency or poor sensitivity. I have had some problems with the LO crystals drifting as of late, but I don't think that is your problem from the description you provided. At any rate, the second LO crystal frequency is 44.645 NOT 45.645. The IF frequency is 45.10, so 45.100 - 44.645 = 455KHz. It sounds to me like you might have a broken/cracked solder joint somewhere inside the radio or that the Rx VCO is going out of lock. Does it seem to be temperature related? If so, that would lead more toward the VCO. You can open the radio and VCO compartment and see what the voltage is on the test point marked SL. It should be around 7v or so. If not, you can adjust the Rx VCO coil to get it more in-line where it needs to be. Good luck, Scott Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 612 Barnett Rd Boswell, PA 15531 - Original Message - From: russcrisp [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:rcrisp%40gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 1:44 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Help with Motorola Radius M120 - Intermittent Recieve I have a Moto M120 UHF that has intermittent receive. Doesn't work more than it does.. A friend suggested that I count the Second LO, and make sure it's at 45.645 Mhz. I have no service documentation on this model, so rather than poke all around looking for something that may not be there, I thought I ask the group here for assistance. Does anyone have experience with the M120? Is this indeed the correct setting for the second LO for a UHF radio? 438-470.. Where is the proper place to attach a counter to measure this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. This radio is used in a link. Best regards, Russ Crisp K4RCC Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.0/1046 - Release Date: 10/3/2007 10:08 AM
Re: [Repeater-Builder] msr 2000 audio board needed
we hhave available 3 part numbers in r1 audio 1 trn9869 w intercom 2 trn5069 w intercom 2 trn5068 $25 + post package deal on several also other msr2000 boards available all spares appear nos. mdm ted --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looking for the R1 audio board., either TRN 9688 or TRN 9689 ! Ours is acting squirelly., don't really want to drag the repeater back here. Please reply offlist please with the details price etc. Tnx Jerry VE3 EXT Ted Bleiman K9MDM MDM Radio If its in stock...we've got it! P O Box 31353 Chicago, IL 60631-0353 773.631.5130 fax 773.775.8096 web http://www.mdmradio.com - email - [EMAIL PROTECTED] DIRECT ALL EMAIL Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. http://farechase.yahoo.com/
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Maratrac without control head
Ok, I did connect the positive and negative. I just didn't mention them. I programmed it as a clamshell also, forgot to mention that in original post. I have two radios that have the same problem, my only two of course. These do have the A7 head. _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Zimmerman Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 12:36 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maratrac without control head I am making the assumption that you have programmed the radio to use a clam-shell style control head and NOT an A7 display head. You were so close. All you needed to do is connect pins 19 4 to +12v. From the batlabs website: If you need to program a Maratrac, and do not have a control head available, all is not lost. What you do need is a control cable from a Maratrac, Mitrek, Mocom 70, or Motrac. What you want to do is wire pin 17 and 13 to NEGATIVE, and pin 19 and 4 to 12VDC. This can be used to power the radio up. Then you just use the programming port in the radio to do the programming. This power cable can also be used to power up the radio to use as a transmitter without a control head. Again, you just use the programming port to access the PTT and mic audio pins. Doing the above method does not allow for channel selection, but if you are simply using this as a repeater transmitter, It will get you by. Good luck, Scott Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 612 Barnett Rd Boswell, PA 15531 - Original Message - From: jimmylpowell [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:jpowell%40b2xonline.com com To: Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 7:04 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Maratrac without control head I am trying to use a UHF Maratrac as a transmitter. I want to leave off the control head. I can not get it to transmit without the control head. I have jumpered pins 17 13 and 19 4. I have checked the fuse on the logic board. I have tried the Ptt pin on the 16 pin. Are the any other jumpers that may need to be added? Any other ideas? Jimmy, KS4KX Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.0/1046 - Release Date: 10/3/2007 10:08 AM
[Repeater-Builder] 156.7 Hz Versatone Module
Hello group, Does anyone out there have a 156.7 Hz GE Versatone filter module?? The GE part number is 19C320291G1-156.7 and it is a small sealed, ceramic, plug in board. If so give me your price or I will swap for an 82.5 Hz unit. Thanks. 73, John, K9KA
Re: [Repeater-Builder] ctcss logic back to an external repeater controller
skipp025 wrote: ctcss logic back to an external repeater controller I've been talking with a small number of people off the group about external repeater controller interface logic lines. In specific how many of the external repeater controllers handle ctcss (sub-tone, aka PL) detection, logic, control and selection. To keep things short and simple... let us assume an example of the two most common repeater controller layouts regarding ctcss operation. I'll see your two examples and raise you one, Skipp. (GRIN! Or maybe 2...) Example 3: At least two controllers now support CTCSS detection and/or generation directly in the controller. The S-Com 7330 (currently in beta test) offers CTCSS encode, but not decode: http://www.scomcontrollers.com/ The PSE-508 series from Pion and Simon Electronics handles both encode and decode, but is built to be installed into a specific repeater, the GE MASTR II. (In fact, their latest software rev offers 4 CTCSS tone community tone panel-like functionality.) http://www.pionsimon.com/products.htm Wasn't there also a Pacific Research controller that did one or both of these at one point? They've always been too expensive for me, but I thought one of their boxes did it... maybe... ? I think putting the encoder/decoder up in the controller is the wave of the future... if done right, it should make things a lot simpler in the long-run... no fussing with CTCSS boards in any fashion, just bring discriminator audio to the controller and find a place to send audio back that isn't high-pass filtered... done deal... The controller folks making the CTCSS circuits have to go out and get an edumacation on Reverse-Burst/STE and all that fun and games though, if they want to fully emulate the original manufacturer's boards... I know the 7330 is going to have the option to do either type of phase shift on their encoder, for example. Not sure if the PS does RB/STE at all. Example 4: Go digital, leave the silly CTCSS behind. The 70's are calling and they want their repeater back! Heh heh. :-) :-) :-) !!! Nate WY0X
Re: [Repeater-Builder] 156.7 Hz Versatone Module
John wrote: Hello group, Does anyone out there have a 156.7 Hz GE Versatone filter module?? The GE part number is 19C320291G1-156.7 and it is a small sealed, ceramic, plug in board. If so give me your price or I will swap for an 82.5 Hz unit. Thanks. 73, John, K9KA Hall Electronics shows various Verstaones in stock, on their website. http://www.hallelectronics.com/versa.htm Nate WY0X
Re: [Repeater-Builder] 156.7 Hz Versatone Module
John, I have several here. $5 shipped. Money order or PayPal to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please add $1 for PayPal. Thanks, Scott Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 612 Barnett Rd Boswell, PA 15531 - Original Message - From: John [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 5:24 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 156.7 Hz Versatone Module Hello group, Does anyone out there have a 156.7 Hz GE Versatone filter module?? The GE part number is 19C320291G1-156.7 and it is a small sealed, ceramic, plug in board. If so give me your price or I will swap for an 82.5 Hz unit. Thanks. 73, John, K9KA Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.0/1046 - Release Date: 10/3/2007 10:08 AM
Re: [Repeater-Builder] ctcss logic back to an external repeater controller
The new RLC-DSP404 supports CTCSS and DCS decoding and encoding standard. Allan Overcast KF7FW Link Communications, Inc. www.link-comm.com Nate Duehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: skipp025 wrote: ctcss logic back to an external repeater controller I've been talking with a small number of people off the group about external repeater controller interface logic lines. In specific how many of the external repeater controllers handle ctcss (sub-tone, aka PL) detection, logic, control and selection. To keep things short and simple... let us assume an example of the two most common repeater controller layouts regarding ctcss operation. I'll see your two examples and raise you one, Skipp. (GRIN! Or maybe 2...) Example 3: At least two controllers now support CTCSS detection and/or generation directly in the controller. The S-Com 7330 (currently in beta test) offers CTCSS encode, but not decode: http://www.scomcontrollers.com/ The PSE-508 series from Pion and Simon Electronics handles both encode and decode, but is built to be installed into a specific repeater, the GE MASTR II. (In fact, their latest software rev offers 4 CTCSS tone community tone panel-like functionality.) http://www.pionsimon.com/products.htm Wasn't there also a Pacific Research controller that did one or both of these at one point? They've always been too expensive for me, but I thought one of their boxes did it... maybe... ? I think putting the encoder/decoder up in the controller is the wave of the future... if done right, it should make things a lot simpler in the long-run... no fussing with CTCSS boards in any fashion, just bring discriminator audio to the controller and find a place to send audio back that isn't high-pass filtered... done deal... The controller folks making the CTCSS circuits have to go out and get an edumacation on Reverse-Burst/STE and all that fun and games though, if they want to fully emulate the original manufacturer's boards... I know the 7330 is going to have the option to do either type of phase shift on their encoder, for example. Not sure if the PS does RB/STE at all. Example 4: Go digital, leave the silly CTCSS behind. The 70's are calling and they want their repeater back! Heh heh. :-) :-) :-) !!! Nate WY0X - Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games.
[Repeater-Builder] Re: msr 2000 audio board needed
Ted pls. check the number ,you state 9869??., we need TRN 9689? Did you transpose the number , by chance? If it's the trn9689., pls. state payee, and shipping to Boston Ma. Tnx Jerry VE3 EXT
Re: [Repeater-Builder] ctcss logic back to an external repeater controller
I use several Zetron Z38A controllers that I obtained surplus on amateur repeaters and make use of the CTCSS encode and decode built into this controller. (Vintage 1988) Even back then the controller provided for terminating the transmit CTCSS as soon as the user un-keys. Or you can program it to extend the CTCSS to the end of the tail and add the STE reverse burst. This makes in-band links a cinch useing the encode/decode functions in the link radio. I also use a PSE-508 on one of my repeaters and make use of the CTCSS decode. 73 - Jim W5ZIT Nate Duehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: skipp025 wrote: ctcss logic back to an external repeater controller I've been talking with a small number of people off the group about external repeater controller interface logic lines. In specific how many of the external repeater controllers handle ctcss (sub-tone, aka PL) detection, logic, control and selection. To keep things short and simple... let us assume an example of the two most common repeater controller layouts regarding ctcss operation. I'll see your two examples and raise you one, Skipp. (GRIN! Or maybe 2...) Example 3: At least two controllers now support CTCSS detection and/or generation directly in the controller. The S-Com 7330 (currently in beta test) offers CTCSS encode, but not decode: http://www.scomcontrollers.com/ The PSE-508 series from Pion and Simon Electronics handles both encode and decode, but is built to be installed into a specific repeater, the GE MASTR II. (In fact, their latest software rev offers 4 CTCSS tone community tone panel-like functionality.) http://www.pionsimon.com/products.htm Wasn't there also a Pacific Research controller that did one or both of these at one point? They've always been too expensive for me, but I thought one of their boxes did it... maybe... ? I think putting the encoder/decoder up in the controller is the wave of the future... if done right, it should make things a lot simpler in the long-run... no fussing with CTCSS boards in any fashion, just bring discriminator audio to the controller and find a place to send audio back that isn't high-pass filtered... done deal... The controller folks making the CTCSS circuits have to go out and get an edumacation on Reverse-Burst/STE and all that fun and games though, if they want to fully emulate the original manufacturer's boards... I know the 7330 is going to have the option to do either type of phase shift on their encoder, for example. Not sure if the PS does RB/STE at all. Example 4: Go digital, leave the silly CTCSS behind. The 70's are calling and they want their repeater back! Heh heh. :-) :-) :-) !!! Nate WY0X - Don't let your dream ride pass you by.Make it a reality with Yahoo! Autos.
