[Repeater-Builder] WTT : MOTOROLA ASTRO SABER 2 UHF P25 FOR UNIDEN BC796D.

[Steve]

Looking to Trade My Motorola Astro Saber II UHF P25 Astro IMBE With , 
Antenna , Battery , Charger , Pocket Charger , BeltClip , Speaker Mic , 
For a Uniden BC-796D Scanner with Digital Card . I can Program the 
Astro Saber II For HAM Radio Use or GMRS/FRS Frequencies . Any 
Questions Please Ask . Thank You . 

Steve efj44 .

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 part number decode

[Eric M.]

Many thanks Eric.

Eric,
VA3EAM

Eric Lemmon wrote:


Eric,

The C44CXB7106BT model number breaks down as follows:

C = Compa-Station
4 = 40 watt output power
4 = 406-512 MHz Range (but, see below)
CX = MSF Digital Capable
B = 120 VAC Primary Voltage
7 = Programmable Squelch
1 = 25 kHz Channel Spacing
0 = N/A, always zero
6 = Tone Remote Control
B = Version Code
T = Repeater Station

The model number does not tell you what frequency range it is: Range 1,
403-435 MHz, or Range 2, 435-475 MHz. Look for a number stamped on the
power amplifier; if the number is TTE1521A, the station is in Range 1, and
if the number is TTE1522A, it is Range 2. You can also look for a 
number on

the RF Tray. If you see the number TUE2001A, it is Range 1, and if it is
TUE2002A, it is Range 2.

The Basic Service Manual for the MSF5000 is Motorola Part 6881092E05, 
and is

still available from Motorola Parts for about $45. Unfortunately, the
detailed service manual for UHF stations, 6881092E80, was recently 
cancelled

and is NLA.

73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

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] On Behalf Of Eric M.

Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 1:34 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 


Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 part number decode

I have a friend who has acquired and MSF5000 repeater and it is
currently programmed for low split UHF, but we are wondering what
frequency range will operate in.

Inside on the back is what looks like a motorola part number, which is
C44CXB7106BT, can anyone out there tell me what frequency range this
will operate under or if this isn't the right number tell me where I can
look on the repeater.

Thanks,
Eric
VA3EAM

 

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 part number decode

[Eric Lemmon]

Eric,

The C44CXB7106BT model number breaks down as follows:

C = Compa-Station
4 = 40 watt output power
4 = 406-512 MHz Range (but, see below)
CX = MSF Digital Capable
B = 120 VAC Primary Voltage
7 = Programmable Squelch
1 = 25 kHz Channel Spacing
0 = N/A, always zero
6 = Tone Remote Control
B = Version Code
T = Repeater Station

The model number does not tell you what frequency range it is:  Range 1,
403-435 MHz, or Range 2, 435-475 MHz.  Look for a number stamped on the
power amplifier; if the number is TTE1521A, the station is in Range 1, and
if the number is TTE1522A, it is Range 2.  You can also look for a number on
the RF Tray.  If you see the number TUE2001A, it is Range 1, and if it is
TUE2002A, it is Range 2.

The Basic Service Manual for the MSF5000 is Motorola Part 6881092E05, and is
still available from Motorola Parts for about $45.  Unfortunately, the
detailed service manual for UHF stations, 6881092E80, was recently cancelled
and is NLA.

73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY


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Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 1:34 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 part number decode

I have a friend who has acquired and MSF5000 repeater and it is 
currently programmed for low split UHF, but we are wondering what 
frequency range will operate in.

Inside on the back is what looks like a motorola part number, which is 
C44CXB7106BT, can anyone out there tell me what frequency range this 
will operate under or if this isn't the right number tell me where I can 
look on the repeater.

Thanks,
Eric
VA3EAM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Which 440 Synthesized radio to use with IRLP?

[Ralph Hogan]

I also use a phoenix-SX UHF on an echolink setup. I like the phoenix because
it has all the necessary signals on the rear connector and they are
inexpensive. You don't have to tap inside the radio. The Moto Maxtrac &
GM300 are also handy if you get the 16 pin rear accessory connector variant.
However the moto will set you back significantly more $$. With any
commercial radio, you'll need programming software and hardware, which could
set you back ~ $50.00 unless you can find a locally equipped ham.

Ralph W4XE




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Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Which 440 Synthesized radio to use with
IRLP?

> Building a quick IRLP simplex interface and what are the current 
> synthesized 440 radios you guys are using?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Rick

Rick I am using a GE Pheonix on my VHF system and it works great and 
they are cheap. I have the power turned down to about 15 watts going into 
an 11 element yagi. I need to make a better mount for the yagi. Every time 
we get strong winds it moves the direction it is pointing in, then I get w
eak 
and scratchy signal. I paid $25 for the radio.

Rod kc7vqr




 
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Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Which 440 Synthesized radio to use with IRLP?

[no6b]

At 12/15/2007 10:55, you wrote:

>Thanks for the responses. The Alinco looks to be the fastest way to
>get this up and running. I like the idea of that DB-9 connector on
>the rear of the radio.
>
>73's
>
>Rick - W7VTM

The Alinco 435T may be easy to set up, but the quality of the radio is 
lacking.  The CTCSS decoder takes a minimum of 1 second to release, 
sometimes as long as 10 seconds.  The RX front end also has an oscillation 
problem, causing blocking of random frequencies.

The DB9 may be convenient but the 6 pin "packet" connector found on many 
radios isn't difficult to work with at all.  If you buy a PS/2 mouse 
extension cable at your local computer store or eBay & cut off the female 
connector, you can wire that to your IRLP board & the male end plugs right 
into the radio.  On the Kenwood G707 some of these cables don't quite fit 
out of the box because the radio's connector is recessed.  A little carving 
of the molding on the PS/2 cable connector with an Exacto knife or Dremel 
takes care of that.

Bob NO6B

[Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 part number decode

[Eric M.]

I have a friend who has acquired and MSF5000 repeater and it is 
currently programmed for low split UHF, but we are wondering what 
frequency range will operate in.

Inside on the back is what looks like a motorola part number, which is 
C44CXB7106BT, can anyone out there tell me what frequency range this 
will operate under or if this isn't the right number tell me where I can 
look on the repeater.

Thanks,
Eric
VA3EAM.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Which 440 Synthesized radio to use with IRLP?

[Jim Brown]

One comment on using the Alinco radios.  A buddy ran
one on EchoLink and had some cooling issues.  He wound
up putting a muffin fan near the radio, and then had a
hum issue due to coupling to the fan motor.  So plan
your install carefully with respect to cooling, and
take care not to get into the hum issue with whatever
fan you use.

73 - Jim  W5ZIT


--- w7vtm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Thanks for the responses. The Alinco looks to be the
> fastest way to 
> get this up and running. I like the idea of that
> DB-9 connector on 
> the rear of the radio.
> 
> 73's
> 
> Rick - W7VTM
> 
> 
> 
> --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "George
> Henry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
> wrote:
> >
> > The radios recommended on the IRLP site are Moto
> GM300, Maxtrac, or 
> M120 
> > with the 16-pin options connector, GE Phoenix S or
> SX, or Alinco 
> DR435T 
> > (135T for 2-meters).
> > 
> > 
> > George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
> > 
> > 
> > - Original Message - 
> > From: "w7vtm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: 
> > Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 8:34 PM
> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Which 440 Synthesized
> radio to use with 
> IRLP?
> > 
> > 
> > > Building a quick IRLP simplex interface and what
> are the current
> > > synthesized 440 radios you guys are using?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Rick
> >
> 
> 
> 



  

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[Repeater-Builder] Re: Which 440 Synthesized radio to use with IRLP?

[w7vtm]

Thanks for the responses. The Alinco looks to be the fastest way to 
get this up and running. I like the idea of that DB-9 connector on 
the rear of the radio.

73's

Rick - W7VTM



--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "George Henry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> The radios recommended on the IRLP site are Moto GM300, Maxtrac, or 
M120 
> with the 16-pin options connector, GE Phoenix S or SX, or Alinco 
DR435T 
> (135T for 2-meters).
> 
> 
> George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
> 
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: "w7vtm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: 
> Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 8:34 PM
> Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Which 440 Synthesized radio to use with 
IRLP?
> 
> 
> > Building a quick IRLP simplex interface and what are the current
> > synthesized 440 radios you guys are using?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Rick
>

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 6 meter repeater Identification and help

[Eric Lemmon]

Travis,

The Motorola Reference Manual describes the B61LPY-3100DT as a Repeater (RT)
Station for the 25-50 MHz band.  It is rated as 100 watts continuous duty,
with Private-Line squelch and DC remote control.  The service manual for the
station is 6881003E65 which, unfortunately, is long out of print and not
available from Motorola Parts.  You may be able to locate that manual on an
auction site. 

Armed with the service manual, you should be able to convert that station's
receiver to the 6m band by changing out some capacitors in the front end and
local oscillator stages.  The transmitter section will take a lot more work,
but it can be done with the appropriate tools and test equipment.  You might
consider contacting a firm that specializes in such conversions for
suggestions and cost.  Repeater-Builder (the Company) is one such firm.

The Sinclair R-103G duplexer is a very good unit, but it will take some
serious sheet-metal work to make it perform well in the 6m band.  The
conversion involves shortening both the outer cylinder and the internal
elements, and changing the cable harness.  You might consider contacting
Sinclair tech support for suggestions, at www.sinctech.com

Although they are somewhere around 30 years old, such Motorola stations seem
to keep running...

73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY


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Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 8:23 PM
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Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 6 meter repeater Identification and help

Hello group,

I have four Motorola repeaters in the 48-49 MHZ range.
The fifth is high VHF.

1) Can anyone tell me what they are?
2) Any leads for information or people that might know how to convert 
the equipment for ham use?

The repeater model is B61LPY 3100DT SPL (it looks like)
The duplexers are model R-103G 

Pictures are posted on my site:
hteeteep://aa9nv.r2i.net/Repeaters6M.htm
 
take out the extra ee's :)

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Travis
AA9NV

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Which 440 Synthesized radio to use with IRLP?

[George Henry]

The radios recommended on the IRLP site are Moto GM300, Maxtrac, or M120 
with the 16-pin options connector, GE Phoenix S or SX, or Alinco DR435T 
(135T for 2-meters).


George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413


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To: 
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 8:34 PM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Which 440 Synthesized radio to use with IRLP?


> Building a quick IRLP simplex interface and what are the current
> synthesized 440 radios you guys are using?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rick

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF Guys Chip Programmer problem

[Jim Brown]

I have read several Phoenix chips and have programmed
for several here on the list, with varied results.  I
don't have a Phoenix to check out myself, but several
of the chips I programmed worked and some did not.  I
programmed two for one fellow here on the list and one
worked for him and one did not.  Both checked the same
here when I did the /V verify after programming them.

I have started doing a /W write a couple or three
times each time I program before doing the /V verify,
and have had no problem at all when doing that.  But
all the chips will /V verify OK right after
programming.  One that was sent back to me after I
programmed and returned it did not have the same code
at all in it when I got it back, so don't know what
went on there.

A Phoenix radio sometimes only has 2 freq, and the GE
programmer puts some strange code in channel 2 and
then puts the second frequency in channel 9 for
channel 2 on the radio.  If you have a working chip on
the old freq, you might want to leave that strange
code in channel 2 so channel 9 will work as your
second channel.  I don't think this is a problem for
the 16 channel radios.

On the Rangr radios that I program, I always program
all 16 channels, even though I am only going to use
channel 16 (the channel selected if you do not connect
anything to the channel select pins)  Just replicate
the frequency you want in all 16 channels and it works
OK.

Good luck with the programming.  Sounds like you have
not gotten past the computer to programmer
compatability problem yet, so keep trying.  You have
probably gone back into the BIOS on the computer you
are using and selected the right parallel interface
protocol, but if you have not selected the one the
docs call for, that might be the problem.

73 - Jim  W5ZIT

--- Ben <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> 
> This one is a nice pro looking pcb. I'm trying it on
> a chip from a 
> Phoenix SX.
> Strange...may be that something went bad the first
> time I tried.
> 



  

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[Repeater-Builder] Re: power supply / battery system for repeater site

[skipp025]

Yes, some of the MSR-2000 power supplies also have battery 
type selection mode (switching). 

> I understand from reading a MSR-2000 manual, the power supply 
> can be set for Nicad or Lead-acid batteries.
> I was mostly interested in a battery cut-off circuit, so the 
> power supply doesn't over charge the battery.

Which should be built-in to the function of the charger... at 
least with most commercial chargers.
 
> Although, from reading the emails, a over discharge circuit 
> should also be used.

A low voltage (discharge) disconnect "lvd" circuit should be 
(but is not always) in the must-have list. 

> Does Xantrex or http://www.newmarpower.com/ have a cut-off & 
> a over discharge circuit? 

The Xantrex Charge Controller has an over voltage/charge operation
mode. The Newmar LVD is a low voltage disconnect, which is a 
different animal indeed. 

re: Adding a max voltage disconnect to Newmar LVD... it's normally 
not done/required but it wouldn't be a major deal to add one if 
you really needed the function in the same LVD box.  Normally the 
max battery voltage is controlled  and limited by the charge 
controller. The LVD function is used when the charger and/or power
supply source fails. Having the equipment drain the supply voltage 
down toward zero volts will really kill off the battery bank.  

If you have a basic (not-smart) charger on the battery bank... an 
external voltage sense circuit can detect a max capacity event 
and start to load divert or shunt away the excess energy. Rare 
should be the case where you have so much rude excessive available 
energy that a load diversion or shunt device would be required. 
The few examples I can think of are my Propane/Gas Powered TEG 
(Thermal Electric Generator) units that must (should) run near 
100% (full tilt) at X-value output, a few mini hydro units and 
some large wind systems.

> My batteries are awaiting for the properly controlled charger, 
> with as much details.
> Thanks & 73's,
> Jim Kh6jkg.

The proper charge controller and a system Low Voltage Disconnect... 
because few energy sources are 100% reliable. 

Another follow up post mentions the C-40 family of charge controllers, 
which are very nice devices but only limited to one of the available 
functions per device. The C35, C40 and C60 Controllers can be 
configured in standard charger, load diversion and other charging 
systems as one function (only)... but one unit will not provide the 
multiple charger/LVD/diversion functions used/required at some
installations. In short you'd need two C40 units to provide a charge 
controller and load diversion function... but from memory I'm not 
sure if the Xantrex units also provide a LVD function when placed 
into a diversion configuration. 

The C-40 and C-60 solar charge controllers have a built-in battery 
voltage charge and equalization function, which also should include 
a max charge limit function.  Used with the Newmar LVD and you've got 
a rock and roll ready to go system.  I've even seen examples where 
people have both solar and electric battery chargers driving the 
Xantrex C-60 Controller and it seems to work pretty well.  One 
local wifi site (not mine) has a small plain-jane un-regulated 13 
volt auto battery charger supplying energy the controller.  It 
works and of course it was cheap for the wifi owner to set up. 

cheers, 
s. 

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Linkcomm rlc-1

[Eric Lemmon]

Dennis,

J4 is about one inch behind the MAIN port, and two inches from the right
edge of the board, the side with the six pots in a row.  J5 is about one
inch behind the LINK port, and about 3.5 inches from the right edge of the
board.  The jumper designations are clearly marked on the two RLC-1
controllers I have...

73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
 

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Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 8:32 AM
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Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Linkcomm rlc-1

Where is j4 and j5 on the rlc-1 board ? I am trying to change cor .
 
Thanks,
Dennis

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Polaris Industries PAII progamming box

[John]

Eric,

thanks for the info

John

Eric Lemmon wrote:

>John,
>
>Have you contacted Polaris Tech Support for assistance in using their
>product?  The fellow I spoke with was extremely knowledgeable about my
>issue, and he solved the problem in just a few minutes on the phone.  It's
>worth a try...
>
>73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
>

[Repeater-Builder] Linkcomm rlc-1

[kc4prd]

Where is j4 and j5 on the rlc-1 board ? I am trying to change cor .

Thanks,
Dennis

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Which 440 Synthesized radio to use with IRLP?

[rrath]

> Building a quick IRLP simplex interface and what are the current 
> synthesized 440 radios you guys are using?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Rick

Rick I am using a GE Pheonix on my VHF system and it works great and 
they are cheap. I have the power turned down to about 15 watts going into 
an 11 element yagi. I need to make a better mount for the yagi. Every time 
we get strong winds it moves the direction it is pointing in, then I get w eak 
and scratchy signal. I paid $25 for the radio.

Rod kc7vqr

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Which 440 Synthesized radio to use with IRLP?

[Joe]

One of the easist to interface might be the new Alinco series radio.  It 
has a connector on the back that brings out all the leads you might need 
for interfacing.  You will not have to dig into the radio.  Also 
available in 222Mhz and 2 meters.

73, Joe, K1ike

w7vtm wrote:
>
> Building a quick IRLP simplex interface and what are the current
> synthesized 440 radios you guys are using?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rick
>
>  

[Repeater-Builder] Re: RF Guys Chip Programmer problem

[Jason Cato]

I know this is comparing apples to oranges, but I have a programmer
from RF Guys for the Standard HX240 series handhelds, and it works
like a champ.  Are you using an old enough computer(slow enough for
the programmer)?  Sometimes that is a big issue with older equipment. 
Sorry I can't offer more help or info.  Just wanted to let you know
that some of their (RF Guys) other equipment works fine. 

--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jim Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Mike, the programmer I got from RFGuys is for the
> X2212 EEPROM.  They do make one for the chips for the
> Motorola radios also, but the GE programmer is for the
> X2212.
> 
> 73 - Jim  W5ZIT
> 
> --- Mike Morris WA6ILQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > At 01:30 PM 12/14/07, you wrote:
> > >Just got a programmer to burn GE chips. I've tried
> > it on 4 different
> > >computers now and all kinds of printer port
> > settings. It will act like
> > >it is burning but when I verify it just shows
> > errors. Put the chip
> > >back into the radio and it hasn't changed...any
> > ideas? The people I
> > >bought it from in Canada aren't saying much...guess
> > I'll have to ship
> > >it back to let them check it but thought I would
> > try one last time here...
> > >
> > >Ben
> > 
> > Dumb question...  what are the part numbers of the
> > chips?
> > 
> > Are they one-time chips?
> > If they are windowed chips did you erase them first?
> > 
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
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[Repeater-Builder] Which 440 Synthesized radio to use with IRLP?

[w7vtm]

Building a quick IRLP simplex interface and what are the current 
synthesized 440 radios you guys are using?

Thanks,

Rick

[Repeater-Builder] Re: RF Guys Chip Programmer problem

[Ben]

This one is a nice pro looking pcb. I'm trying it on a chip from a 
Phoenix SX.
Strange...may be that something went bad the first time I tried.