Re: [Repeater-Builder] what does this email mean?

[JOHN MACKEY]

Coy -

Since that was a message I sent, I'll explain it - in private e-mail.

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Received: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:15:38 PM PDT
From: "Coy Hilton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] what does this email mean?

> I received the below email from "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" what does it mean and 
> what happened?
> 
> 
> 
> "Since the "Repeater-Builder" yahoo group has been shut down with no 
> word of if or when it will be operational, I have started a new yahoo 
> group called "building-repeaters ". The idea of this group is for 
> intelligent & provocative discussions about building repeaters to 
> happen on this new group without the temper tantrums of the moderators.
> 
> Please feel free to join and tell all your friends about it. When 
> sending your join request, please say something about ham radio or 
> repeaters so I know you are not a spammer.
> 
> thanks! Below is a link to the website for the yahoo group."
> 
> 
> 

[Repeater-Builder] FS: ICS Controller

[Jim McLaughlin]

Thanks to all, the controller is gone.

Jim-   WA9FPT

[Repeater-Builder] CTCSS highpass filter paper

[scomind]

Hi All,
 
There was a discussion on Repeater-Builder a while ago about the advantages  
and disadvantages of various commercial CTCSS highpass filters.
 
S-COM's analog guru, Virgil, W0INK, did a careful analysis of five  common 
highpass filter designs: Comm Spec TS-32, Comm Spec TS-64,  Micor PL, MSR2000 
PL, and GE CG. The results are certainly interesting.
 
His paper can be found at _http://www.scomcontrollers.com/downloads/ctcs
ssreject&hpfilters.pdf_ 
(http://www.scomcontrollers.com/downloads/ctcsssreject&hpfilters.pdf) 
 
Enjoy!
 
73,
Bob  

Bob Schmid,  WA9FBO, Member
S-COM, LLC
PO Box 1546
LaPorte CO  80535-1546
970-416-6505 voice
970-419-3222  fax
www.scomcontrollers.com




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[Repeater-Builder] spectrum Analyzer

[Mike Mullarkey]

Hi All,

 

I wanted to see if anybody was interested in a Tektronics 492 Spectrum
analyzer with all the options. If nobody is interested I am going to sell on
eBay.

 

Mike  K7PFJ 

 

[Repeater-Builder] Duplexers vhf

[gervais]

hi all

i have 3 little duplexers

sinclair sd-220

rx 152.660

tx 157.950

if someone is interested send me an email direct please

73/s

make me an offer will see,i dont need them as their GE radio connected
too.

gervais ve2ckn

[Repeater-Builder] FS: Controller

[Jim McLaughlin]

Looking for an inexpensive controller. This is just the package for you.
Intergrated Control System, Basic Controller. Not a kit, purchased in
May 2006. 
Nice aluminum box with cutouts, cable and full manual. $50.00 firm and
I'll ship to lower 48.

Jim-   WA9FPT

[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB 268 harness

[N0ATH]

 Hello Larry - I reckon you didn't
 get any answers because maybe
 every one like myself didn't know
 the answer - I have oft wondered 
 about this myself - I have had a
 DB-224 for years- bought it new and
 have had problems off and on for 
 years with it - I have wondered if you
 drilled thru where the goo is installed 
 at the obvious connection point and
 ripped the innards out - How would
 you know that they cleared? It seems
 it wouldn't show on an ohm meter,
 a loop open is still shorted, right?
 I don't have an answer yet but I am 
 still waiting on the answer that maybe
 some one will give you - concerning an
 earlier post - Does that make me a troll?
 Is that what a person that reads but 
 doesn't post much is called? Dave / NØATH

- Original Message - 
From: Larry Wagoner 
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 12:39 PM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] DB 268 harness


I sent this question recently and saw no responses - so I'll try again ...

I have a DB 268 antenna - a 4-bay VHF dipole.
It has the harness interior to the mast.

I want to know if it is possible to replace that harness with an 
exterior one - like the DB 224 has.

If so - any ideas on the process?

Larry Wagoner - N5WLW


 











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[Repeater-Builder] DB 268 harness

[Larry Wagoner]

I sent this question recently and saw no responses - so I'll try again ...

I have a DB 268 antenna - a 4-bay VHF dipole.
It has the harness interior to the mast.

I want to know if it is possible to replace that harness with an 
exterior one - like the DB 224 has.

If so - any ideas on the process?

Larry Wagoner - N5WLW

Re: [Repeater-Builder] HELP! 2nd try GE Mastr II 900Mhz

[Doug Bade]

Actually Gene W7UVH did a conversion of 800 Mastr II's to 900...

The 900 station is equivalent to a late Mastr II Edacs station... 
just before MIIe...
They are synthesized already with a synthesizer similar to the 
late 800 GMarc V trunking stationsbut controlled by a GETC shelf, 
probably a turbo GETC..

but yes we are on the AR902mhz list...and I just try not to beat 
folks up with that all the time :-)


Doug
KD8B


At 12:50 PM 9/13/2008, you wrote:

>Gene on AR902 did some of those, he should be able to help.
>
>

Re: [Repeater-Builder] HELP! 2nd try GE Mastr II 900Mhz

[Steve Kometz]

Gene on AR902 did some of those, he should be able to help.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] HELP! 2nd try GE Mastr II 900Mhz

[Doug Bade]

Dan;
 I can be of some assistance... I am not 
aware of anything actually called a 900 mastr II 
it was called a GE Net 900 station and was a 
business format similar to edacs... There were 
900 mhz stations called Mastr Prism as well...but 
sounds like you have the former.

It requires an external  ref osc connection of 
something like 17.64 mhz... to run the tx and rx. 
The system controller is called a GETC and 
provides for all analog and digital processing at 
4800 baud over the air control data rate. it is a 
1u slide out rack unit directly atop the station.

The station will work fine for 900 ham if you 
take control of the PLL and disable freq control 
from GETC and/or local binary switches attached 
on top of the synthesized exciter inside the 
door. In both instalations I am aware of the GETC 
was completely disconnected, but from what I now 
know, that would not really be necessary 
especially if you wanted to use the digital 
capability of the station it is mixed mode by default

I know of 2 others on the air for ham, I directly 
contributed to the pll control of one and made my 
design from notes from the first.

I have some atmel code for a controller to do the 
freq load and control. I never really wrote it up 
as they are so scarce in the market.

Depending on your level of building, it is quite 
a nice find, and I will be glad to contribute 
what I can. Many of the LBI's are available on 
repeater builder and I have pdf's of those that are missing..

search under Ge Net

feel free to contact me direct for more info..

Doug
KD8B



At 10:43 PM 9/10/2008, you wrote:

>I have in my possesion a true 900Mhz Mastr II repeater. I was so
>surprized to find it I didnt look around for any manuals.
>
>Does ANYONE have information on this rare bird??? It has what looks to
>be a IDA controller and some kind of secondary board mounted on top of
>the cabinet. It is all true GE in the gold anodized cabinet, card cage,
>drawer unit.
>
>Anyone?? help? point me to the info, would love to get this war horse
>working!
>
>Dan/NØFPE
>
>

RE: [Repeater-Builder] what does this email mean?

[Mike Besemer (WM4B)]

Kevin's list = Kevin's rules.

 

I can't see any problem with that.

 

(Sorry. I'm probably feeding the trolls.)

 

Mike

WM4B

 

 

From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Transue
Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:44 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] what does this email mean?

 

Kevin,

   Way to go!!

JohnT

P.S. You might have added that since you are not a teacher, you don't have
to deal with the parents and don't have to pamper the little darlings.

 

-Original Message-
From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Custer
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:39 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] what does this email mean?

 

Chris Carruba wrote: 

Kevin,

Something to chew on ...

I work at a elementary school.  I manage 3 to 4 classes of  25 or more
students (aprox 100 students) at a time.  There are MANY times that a few
are disruptive and action needs to be taken.  However I am firmly against
punishing the whole group for the actions of a few... instead I punish those
involved in the incident. 


Some things to consider...

We aren't in elementary school.
  

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RE: [Repeater-Builder] what does this email mean?

[John Transue]

Kevin,

   Way to go!!

JohnT

P.S. You might have added that since you are not a teacher, you don't
have to deal with the parents and don't have to pamper the little
darlings.

 

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From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Custer
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:39 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] what does this email mean?

 

Chris Carruba wrote: 

Kevin,

Something to chew on ...

I work at a elementary school.  I manage 3 to 4 classes of  25 or more
students (aprox 100 students) at a time.  There are MANY times that a
few are disruptive and action needs to be taken.  However I am firmly
against punishing the whole group for the actions of a few... instead I
punish those involved in the incident. 


Some things to consider...

We aren't in elementary school.
  



 
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Re: [Repeater-Builder] Celwave PD128-2T Tuning Instructions

[Captainlance]

Yes, I have used several of them, and have the factory tuning sheets for both 
10 and 6 meters, i will dig them out and get back to you ASAP..
lance N2HBA
  - Original Message - 
  From: Harry Miller 
  To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 1:45 PM
  Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Celwave PD128-2T Tuning Instructions


  Does anyone have the tuning instructions for a Celwave PD128-2T 30-
  54MHz antenna. Contacted the manufacture and they say it's obsolete 
  and they don't have instructions anymore. I found reference that said 
  the 2FT meant that it was "field tunable" with a hack saw and tape, but 
  you needed the specific lenghts.

  Has anyone had any experience with the antenna. We want to tune it to 
  52 MHz form a repeater.

  Harry
  W6HFM



   


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Re: [Repeater-Builder] Celwave Antenna Info

[Chuck Kelsey]

I believe they made an antenna called the Storm Chief. However, others, like 
Sinclair, made fiberglass antennas as well, so it could be theirs. Station 
Master is sort of like saying Kleenex. It became the generic name for all of 
them. Figure around 6 dB. And I'm assuming UHF, but you didn't say.

Chuck
WB2EDV



- Original Message - 
From: "Alan M. Maslin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 8:25 AM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Celwave Antenna Info


> Hi ... I'm new to this group.
>
> I'm trying to figure out what type of repeater antenna our club has. No
> one in the club seems to know what it is and it's important that I find
> out. It looks to be a Station Master but it's not the large 20'
> version. It appears to be about 8' - 10' high. It's up at 75' on a
> tower so I can't get to it. I have heard that Celwave (or Phelps-Dodge)
> made a short version of a Station Master but I can't find any info on
> it. Wonder if any of you know what it might be. I primarily need the
> gain figure.
>
> Thanks & 73,
>
> Al, N3EA
> 

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RE: Strange oscillating noise problem.

[Dave]

It could also be riding on the Governments Pave Paws, SADL, EPLS, and 
other digital signals they transmit regularly. There are numerous areas 
in the US where these signals are just transmitted in the Amateur Radio 
Spectrum (440 is the worse) and they mix with other sigs with 
unpredictable results.

Dave

kf0m wrote:
Well if you can hear a commercial FM station coming through your 
repeater it could be a spurious STL.  We have chased down two 
different malfunctioning STL's here in the last ten yrs that had spurs 
that would drift around across several repeater frequencies.
 


John Lock
kf0m at arrl.net

-Original Message-
*From:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of *Richard MI
Ranta
*Sent:* Friday, September 12, 2008 11:03 AM
*To:* Repeater-Builder yahoo
*Subject:* [Repeater-Builder] RE: Strange oscillating noise problem.

Good morning on this soggy, Friday Morning.

 


We've been experiencing a recurring problem every once and a
while. It's not our repeater, but its driving me nuts trying to
figure it out. It sounds like badly tuned can's, somehow feeding
the output back into the input. Except, it isn't from our
repeater. And it covers a wide area. I've heard another repeater
being bothered by this and also a local commercial FM broadcaster
came through. If I turn our repeater off, it's still there. ( I
said I was trying anything.)

Do you guys think trying to use direction finding equipment might
produce some results??

Oh, this noise is so strong, even my signal at 25watts at a
distance of 4 miles won't trigger the repeater!

 


Any ideas??

Suggestions??

 


Rich K8JX

Visit our club at

 


http://www.w8usa.org 

 


Rich and the cat Scooter

www.foreverhomesamoyed.org
www.w8usa.org

"The easiest thing in the world to be is you. The most difficult
thing to be is what other people want you to be. Don't let them
put you in that position."
Leo Buscaglia

 

 

Re: [Repeater-Builder] HELP! 2nd try GE Mastr II 900Mhz

[Kris Kirby]

On Thu, 11 Sep 2008, Dan wrote:
> I have in my possesion a true 900Mhz Mastr II repeater. I was so 
> surprized to find it I didnt look around for any manuals.
> 
> Does ANYONE have information on this rare bird??? It has what looks to 
> be a IDA controller and some kind of secondary board mounted on top of 
> the cabinet. It is all true GE in the gold anodized cabinet, card 
> cage, drawer unit.
> 
> Anyone??  help? point me to the info, would love to get this war horse 
> working!

You might try asking AR902:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AR902Mhz/

--
Kris Kirby, KE4AHR  <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
But remember, with no superpowers comes no responsibility. 
--rly

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: X-9000 Radio

[Kris Kirby]

On Thu, 11 Sep 2008, Tim Porter wrote:
> i have a motolora x9000 vhf radio is there anyone out that knows where 
> to pick the audio off from to connect to a irlp board.

According to my UHF X9000 manual, detector audio is available at P/O 
J601, Pin 3.

If you want the audio shaped or flat, it gets more complicated from 
there. Fortunately it seems that this radio should be easy to interface 
because there are squech signals available on the motherboard around 
HY300. There is an implicit question for the implementation: you do 
intend to bypass the alert tones, or keep them in the audio?

--
Kris Kirby, KE4AHR  <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
But remember, with no superpowers comes no responsibility. 
--rly

Re: [Repeater-Builder] New to 900 Mhz

[Kris Kirby]

On Fri, 12 Sep 2008, joeboogie1 wrote:
> Hi I live in Central New Jersey and I'm getting a Motorola GTX 
> programed. I understand the band plans are different in every state. 
> Beside 927.500 what other direct frequencies are available for FM? Are 
> there any 900Mhz repeaters in New Jersey Near Exit 120 on the Parkway? 
> :D

I'd say most of the activity regarding 900MHz Repeaters is concentrated 
on the AR902 list:

http://www.ohioaprs.net/ar902/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AR902Mhz/

Basically, 927.500 for simplex with varying PL tones according to 
region.

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Kris Kirby, KE4AHR  <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
But remember, with no superpowers comes no responsibility. 
--rly