Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R 2600 Service Monitor Comments/Price??
Hi John, I'm just curious what is wrong with your IFR 1500S? The attenuator in mine is starting to act up. My friend just had a 1200SS fixed at http://www.kgelectronics.com/ and was very happy with the service Kurt gave him. If I decide to have mine fixed it will go to Kurt. 73, Joe, K1ike ab6li wrote: Hello to the group. ... My 1500S needs repair and I have a CE 6030a that isn't doing to well either. Both of then need a trip to the doctor and I don't even want to think about what that will run me. Any comments on service facilities for these units? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. John AB6LI
[Repeater-Builder] Re: something altogether different
Touchtone service was not available from our CO when we put up our first box. We use to dial the phone by pounding on the * key. It was amazing how often we'd actually get the number we were dialing. Luckily the CO got touchtone a couple of months later and didn't start *charging* for the privilege of having it for another 20 years. 73's Skip WB6YMH --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Chuck Kelsey wb2...@... wrote: Ah yes... haven't tapped out a number in years. Used to run in to phones with no dials once in a while. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: n...@... To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:48 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] something altogether different Wondering if the box supported pulse service not owning a rotary phone (I'm not an antique collector), I picked up my touchtone phone hand-pulsed the hook to dial my wife's cell phone. It worked. Bob NO6B
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: something altogether different [rant]
*rant* I remember back in the early 1960s going to the local home and boat show. Our local Ma Bell office had a demonstration set up to show us the new Touch Tone service they were preparing us for. They had a demo with step and pick relays on one side and DTMF on the other. You got to dial the same phone numbers on both systems to compare the process to call completion. The big selling point they were pushing was how much money this was going to save us. The dial was cheaper to make and maintain, the lines didn't have to carry DC and could be cheaper, the CO equipment would be much easier to maintain. This was going to save us lots of money. Then they discovered that people preferred TT and decided that we would be willing to pay extra for it. I remember when banks were encouraging us to use ATMs to help save them money on human tellers. Now they charge us fees for using them. Pay TV promised entertainment without commercials. Pay radio sold no commercial music. I'm getting ready to cancel my satellite radio service because they keep playing ads and promos on their popular channels and the irritating DJs feel they have to talk between each track. If I want that, I'll just listen to broadcast radio. Digital TV promised us better quality signals, but came with reduced signal coverage and now less frequency spectrum. Comcast introduced broadband by telling us we could use it as much as we wanted without having to pay usage fees like the those dial-up ISPs. Why doesn't this country trust big business? Past performance. But, I wander. Let's see, where is my high blood pressure medicine? :) Skip wrote: Touchtone service was not available from our CO when we put up our first box. We use to dial the phone by pounding on the * key. It was amazing how often we'd actually get the number we were dialing. Luckily the CO got touchtone a couple of months later and didn't start *charging* for the privilege of having it for another 20 years. 73's Skip WB6YMH 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: repeater-builder-dig...@yahoogroups.com repeater-builder-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: repeater-builder-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R 2600 Service Monitor Comments/Price??
Spectrum Analyzer seems limited in its abilities, won't sweep the entire range like the 8924C does, If I remember the max step size was 5 or 10 MHz per division. Also certain 26xx's have the stuff to do P25, may be desirable for you but the price of the unit usually increases 3-6dB.
[Repeater-Builder] Wanted: Parts list for Hamtronics R76 10 Meter Receiver
Wanted: Parts list for Hamtronics R76 10 Meter Receiver I know this is a shot in the dark, but I'm going to ask anyway. Does anyone here have a copy of the Hamtronics R76 VHF FM Receiver (low band) parts list (I have the instructions) for the 10 Meter Band Version. Again I only need the parts list. Please Email me direct if you can help. Thank you! Regards, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Tel info
Ah, you are so right John. Must be my old age. I seem to remember him saying that they could use a lower-grade circuit, but that was over fifty years ago. Thanks for the info. Mike John R wrote: You wrote the lines didn't have to carry DC Not true :-)) All local phone lines have DC on them 48 Volts. That's what powers the touch tone pad and makes the phone work. The loop current on the line when Off Hook is about 20 Ma and the line voltage drops to about 6 - 8 volts. depending on the resistance of the cable pair to the local office or remote unit. 73 John (Bell guy , retired) 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: repeater-builder-dig...@yahoogroups.com repeater-builder-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: repeater-builder-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted: Parts list for Hamtronics R76 10 Meter Receiver
Does JV at Hamtronics not have that info? Doug On 07/01/2010 16:33:41, skipp025 (skipp...@yahoo.com) wrote: Wanted: Parts list for Hamtronics R76 10 Meter Receiver I know this is a shot in the dark, but I'm going to ask anyway. Does anyone here have a copy of the Hamtronics R76 VHF FM Receiver (low band) parts list (I have the instructions) for the 10 Meter Band Version. Again I only need the parts list. Please Email me direct if you can help. Thank you! Regards, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Links
[Repeater-Builder] Looking to buy UHF Repeaters
Anyone selling UHF Repeater in 450-470 MHZ bandwidth please advise and send information, pictures and other to me thank you ray Raymond P. Kalbfeld 16850 Collins Avenue Suite 112-463 Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 Cell 786-267-7555 Office 305-831-1488 rpkalbf...@hotmail.com _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/
[Repeater-Builder] R2600 service monitor.
I don't know what the value is on these, but I have been using mine for many years. I love it. It does the things I need pretty well.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking to buy UHF Repeaters
Got both Kenwood TKR-850, TKR-840 and Icom FR-4000 and FR-6000 in stock let me know John (727) 441-3250 Clearwater, Fl. - Original Message - From: ray kalbfeld To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 12:22 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Looking to buy UHF Repeaters Anyone selling UHF Repeater in 450-470 MHZ bandwidth please advise and send information, pictures and other to me thank you ray Raymond P. Kalbfeld 16850 Collins Avenue Suite 112-463 Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 Cell 786-267-7555 Office 305-831-1488 rpkalbf...@hotmail.com -- Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now.
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Wanted: Parts list for Hamtronics R76 10 Meter Receiver
Hi Doug, Jerry was nice enough to reply... but he/they also seem to have a track record of not having any info on older products. I seem to have more vintage Hamtronics Information than Hamtronics does or at least wants to deal with having. Does seem a bit strange... I don't understand their mindset about some of the ways they do business, but I still like and use their products. You learn to be sure and hold on to the original docs when you have them. cheers, skipp Does JV at Hamtronics not have that info? Doug On 07/01/2010 16:33:41, skipp025 (skipp...@...) wrote: Wanted: Parts list for Hamtronics R76 10 Meter Receiver I know this is a shot in the dark, but I'm going to ask anyway. Does anyone here have a copy of the Hamtronics R76 VHF FM Receiver (low band) parts list (I have the instructions) for the 10 Meter Band Version. Again I only need the parts list. Please Email me direct if you can help. Thank you! Regards, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Links
RE: [Repeater-Builder] R2600 service monitor.
I have a R2670B and a R2600D. I have been using them for years. Wont part wither either one. Great for P25, conv, astro and with AES Have yet any problems with either, (well of course I did. Had to replace the fuse in the ant jack, not a problem, but we all know why it blew) Even use the monitors with GD auto test, and it works with ease And for the 3ghz and mototrbo the R8000 is a great box, GD has always been good for me, except for their price, you have to just about put your house up. From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Kometz Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 11:30 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] R2600 service monitor. I don't know what the value is on these, but I have been using mine for many years. I love it. It does the things I need pretty well. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.128/2604 - Release Date: 01/06/10 13:35:00
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R 2600 Service Monitor Comments/Price??
John, More info is needed. The suffix letter A, B, C, or D is important. There are feature and performance differences between them. My R2600D is a dream to use. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ab6li Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:02 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R 2600 Service Monitor Comments/Price?? Hello to the group. I have an oppurtunity to purchase a Motorola R 2600 Service Monitor. It has the monochromatic screen, tracking gen, etc. It seems to be in working order, reminds me of the HP 8920a I had for a short time. Does anyone have any comments about this unit? Are they reliable in hilltop service? Any comments on what current pricing should be? My 1500S needs repair and I have a CE 6030a that isn't doing to well either. Both of then need a trip to the doctor and I don't even want to think about what that will run me. Any comments on service facilities for these units? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. John AB6LI
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R 2600 Service Monitor Comments/Price??
The R2600 is a fine service monitor for analog applications below 1000Mhz. If you're looking for a monitor that can be upgrade for digital audio applications then the R2600 is not for you. Only the R2670 offers such upgrades. Since you mentioned it's monochromatic I'll assume it's either an A, B, or C version. One bit of advice on these, If it's a R2600 CBS (cellular base station) and it's in otherwise good shape then I'd recommend getting it. CBS's came stock with the high stability oscillator, 100 watt capability, and tracking generator. The service center in Illinois can remove the cellular slice, upgrade the firmware, fix anything else and return you a R2600CHS. That's what I did and I'm very pleased with it. The R2600 is larger and heavier than most of the 8920 series HP's but I find it just as easy if not easier to use. Scheduling repair or calibration work can be a little tricky now that GD manages the product line and the service center is no longer run by Motorola but the same folks are still there and the service hasn't changed from what I understand. Gary -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ab6li Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:02 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R 2600 Service Monitor Comments/Price?? Hello to the group. I have an oppurtunity to purchase a Motorola R 2600 Service Monitor. It has the monochromatic screen, tracking gen, etc. It seems to be in working order, reminds me of the HP 8920a I had for a short time. Does anyone have any comments about this unit? Are they reliable in hilltop service? Any comments on what current pricing should be? My 1500S needs repair and I have a CE 6030a that isn't doing to well either. Both of then need a trip to the doctor and I don't even want to think about what that will run me. Any comments on service facilities for these units? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. John AB6LI Yahoo! Groups Links
[Repeater-Builder] DB224-JJ Wanted
Hello everyone, happy new year! I'm looking for a DB224-JJ. They are becoming hard to find, even from manufacturers. I would also consider a Hustler HD6-5 or something similar to that. I'm currently using a Hustler G7-220 side mounted, which works OK, but looking for something that could be top mounted. Having problems getting coverage in the areas I need due to shadowing from the tower. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 PL 110.9 http://www.kd8biw.com
RE: [Repeater-Builder] DB224-JJ Wanted
If there are TWO around, I'll TAKE ONE TOO! - Mike From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of SDenny61 Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 10:18 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] DB224-JJ Wanted Hello everyone, happy new year! I'm looking for a DB224-JJ. They are becoming hard to find, even from manufacturers. I would also consider a Hustler HD6-5 or something similar to that. I'm currently using a Hustler G7-220 side mounted, which works OK, but looking for something that could be top mounted. Having problems getting coverage in the areas I need due to shadowing from the tower. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 PL 110.9 http://www.kd8biw.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4752 (20100107) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com
Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB224-JJ Wanted
Yes, and I'd take a third one . . . We are currently using a DB-573-EE for our 224.280 machine in Springfield, MO. Andrew / Commscope doesn't make it anymore. It's a fiberglass antenna, only meant for 217-222 with 3 dBd gain, but it works pretty well. Our SWR at 224.280 is 1.3 to 1, almost flat on 222.680 (input). These are good antennas if you can find one. On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 9:19 PM, Michael Ryan mryan...@tampabay.rr.comwrote: If there are TWO around, I’ll TAKE ONE TOO! - Mike *From:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto: repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *SDenny61 *Sent:* Thursday, January 07, 2010 10:18 PM *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* [Repeater-Builder] DB224-JJ Wanted Hello everyone, happy new year! I'm looking for a DB224-JJ. They are becoming hard to find, even from manufacturers. I would also consider a Hustler HD6-5 or something similar to that. I'm currently using a Hustler G7-220 side mounted, which works OK, but looking for something that could be top mounted. Having problems getting coverage in the areas I need due to shadowing from the tower. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 PL 110.9 http://www.kd8biw.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4752 (20100107) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com -- James Adkins, KB0NHX Vice-President -- Nixa Amateur Radio Club, Inc. (KC0LUN) www.nixahams.net Southern Missouri Assistant Frequency Coordinator - Missouri Repeater Council www.missourirepeater.org The Nixa Amateur Radio Club - There is no charge for awesomeness! (Well, only $1.00 per month)
Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB224-JJ Wanted
And I'll take a fourth if there is such a thing... Dan KA8YPY On Jan 7, 2010, at 10:40 PM, James Adkins wrote: Yes, and I'd take a third one . . . We are currently using a DB-573-EE for our 224.280 machine in Springfield, MO. Andrew / Commscope doesn't make it anymore. It's a fiberglass antenna, only meant for 217-222 with 3 dBd gain, but it works pretty well. Our SWR at 224.280 is 1.3 to 1, almost flat on 222.680 (input). These are good antennas if you can find one. On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 9:19 PM, Michael Ryan mryan...@tampabay.rr.com wrote: If there are TWO around, I’ll TAKE ONE TOO! - Mike From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of SDenny61 Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 10:18 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] DB224-JJ Wanted Hello everyone, happy new year! I'm looking for a DB224-JJ. They are becoming hard to find, even from manufacturers. I would also consider a Hustler HD6-5 or something similar to that. I'm currently using a Hustler G7-220 side mounted, which works OK, but looking for something that could be top mounted. Having problems getting coverage in the areas I need due to shadowing from the tower. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 PL 110.9 http://www.kd8biw.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4752 (20100107) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com -- James Adkins, KB0NHX Vice-President -- Nixa Amateur Radio Club, Inc. (KC0LUN) www.nixahams.net Southern Missouri Assistant Frequency Coordinator - Missouri Repeater Council www.missourirepeater.org The Nixa Amateur Radio Club - There is no charge for awesomeness! (Well, only $1.00 per month) 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: repeater-builder-dig...@yahoogroups.com repeater-builder-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: repeater-builder-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Repeater-Builder] Remote Receiver site
I'm looking for some advice on constructing a remote receiver site. Ideally I'd like to have everything contained in one neat package just like at the repeater site. We'd be receiving on VHF and transmitting the link signal on UHF back to the repeater site.Any thoughts?
[Repeater-Builder] M9839 Mixer FET Replacement
Does anyone have a source for a replacement for the 48-869389 mixer fet in the UHF Micor and MSR2000 series radios? Motorola has a couple different part numbers for this device but both appear as they are NLA. Thanks, Joe
