Re: [Repeater-Builder] Transmitter Combiner
DCFluX dcf...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe a pair of those 6 cavity mobile duplexers with the 5 MHz split can be configured as 6 notch sections each to reject the opposite frequency. and then combine them with a T to the antenna. Lossy, but should be cheap, I've seen those go in the $20 range. On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 1:49 PM, MCH m...@nb.net wrote: About the only way is via a duplexer. (Cheap? Well... used??? ;- ) Joe M. na4it wrote: Is there a cheap way to combine two txcvrs into one antenna... 144.39 APRS and 145.550 packet? Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Frequency Listing Sites
Radio Reference is an excellent resource, and you can find all the below and more there. Generally the UHF frequencies (certainly in the Sacramento area) are for the Capital Division which protects state property, as well as state officials. Other areas in California that have significant state properties will probably have a Capital Division presence (as in SF for example). These are the successors to the old State Police folks that merged into CHP in the mid-80's. The extender frequencies (as others have said I think) are only really useful when you're within a mile or two of where an officer is out of the car. You may also find a couple of frequencies in the 70 mhz range that are used to interconnect remote receiver sites with their respective dispatch centers. North Sacramento is an example. But for traveling there is no getting around the low band VHF dispatch/car channels. The extenders might be useful, but your looking at listening primarily to the VHF-LO range. Have fun! Dennis On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 6:06 PM, n...@no6b.com wrote: At 4/23/2010 09:09, you wrote: Hi Folks - Right now I am looking at http://www.freqofnature.comhttp://www.freqofnature.com and wanted to pick your brains on that site. Is it good, trustworthy? Reliable? Any HAM repeaters in that range that I can listen in to as well? For SoCal ham repeaters try http://rptrlist.w6jpl.ampr.org. Bob NO6B -- I've been wondering lately...Where am I going and why AM I in this hand basket?? - Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
[Repeater-Builder] Is there an admin for BatBoards around?
Please excuse the interruption, but the site email appears to be broken as does the its registration process. If there is an admin for the BatBoard discussion site, would you please contact me via private email? Thank you. Thank you, Dennis -- I've been wondering lately...Where am I going and why AM I in this hand basket?? - Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: D-Star Was: Molotora Gontor
I was not aware that Icom sells a NXDN repeater. I thought that was a Kenwood product. Dennis Jeff wrote: You might want to consider going with NXDN, then. Icom's NXDN repeaters _are_ mixed mode, and will repeat what they hear, analog or digital. Not only that, the corresponding mobiles an portables will also respond with what they hear, so there's no need to switch to your analog-programmed channel to reply to an analog call if you've been working digital, for example. 'JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com, Scott Zimmerman n3...@... wrote: My biggest problem with the D-Star repeaters is that they didn't make them analog compatible. Knowing as little as I do about the D-star hardware, it would seem easy enough for Icom to have done so. All they would have needed to do would have been to look at the incoming signal, see if it was analog or digital, and process it correctly. While you'll pry my analog repeater pairs from my cold dead hands; if D-Star machines were analog capable, I'd swap every pair I have to that format tomorrow. As RB (the company) I have been asked about D-star more times than I can count. I tell people it's nice to play with, but what happens in an emergency? If Icom would have made the D-star machines analog capable, those that wanted to (and had D-star radios) could play with it all they wanted to. When an emergency arose and you had 10x as many people out there with analog rigs, the machine would *still* be useful. As it is at present, if an emergency arises, only those with D-star rigs can use a D-star machine. That concept is fine, as long as ALL of your volunteers have D-Star radios! (How many places is this the case?) Around here (Western PA) the governments bought Icom D-Star radios for RACES. I had no objection to that since those radios can be used in analog modes with analog repeaters. Now they are wanting to get D-Star repeaters for RACES and emergency use. I *strongly* object to that since they CANNOT be used in analog modes for emergencies. In my view, you'd be alienating much of your volunteer base that doesn't have the correct equipment right at the point where you need all the help you can get! Of course with the government in the mentality that they have been in the past few years, maybe that's their way of thinning the heard. I *think* I remember someone saying that some other company had made an analog capable D-Star controller? Do any of you list members know anything about that? Scott Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 474 Barnett Road Boswell, PA 15531
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fwd: access gate accident
Hello, scheduling? I'd like to cancel my vasectomy appointment. Turns out I really don't need one anymore. On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 12:46 AM, Paul Plack pl...@xmission.com wrote: Yikes! Pardon me while I go get a tetanus shot! 73, Paul, AE4KR -- I've been wondering lately...Where am I going and why AM I in this hand basket?? - Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Outdoor Pole or Wall Repeater Cabinet - Weather Resistant
Use an old refrigerator or freezer. Dennis Lee Pennington wrote: Try to find a surplus Traffic control cabinet from your municipal, county, or state department of transportation. They are usually all aluminum and weathertight. Sometimes they are sold for aluminum scrap. de Lee K4LJP 73 On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 8:55 AM, kg2bv kg...@yahoo.com mailto:kg...@yahoo.com wrote: Our Club (www.CNYARA.com http://www.CNYARA.com)is in need of a weather resistant Repeater Cabinet that will house our 2-Meter Repeater, to include all of the equipment necessary (Duplexers, Power Supply, etc) to operate. We currently have a nice interior cabinet, however it has been determined that it is in our best interest to move the Repeater outside of the structure. We are mounting on a Farm Silo the grain creates an acetic atmosphere that plays hell on electronics. I looked these cabinets up commercially and on eBay and they are extremely expensive. Any idea's? 73, Tony, KG2BV kg...@yahoo.com mailto:KG2BV%40yahoo.com -- Always drink upstream from the herd. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.791 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2772 - Release Date: 03/26/10 12:33:00 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] Anyone get RSS for MT1000 to run on a Dell M70 in DOS?
Good evening, Well the subject line asks the question.The Dell M70 is a 1.8 ghz Pentium M machine. What I've done is this: Installed DOS7.1 (the Wind98SE one) in a dual boot arrangement on its own partition. I have been able to run RSS under this DOS on a different machine. Run FIFO.com to disable the FIFO buffer on the 16550A UART Run RSS with MoSlo at various slower speeds with both methods of slowdown. Constructive suggestions welcome...Thanks! Dennis -- I've been wondering lately...Where am I going and why AM I in this hand basket?? - Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon
From their web page 541-273-8958 John J. Riddell wrote: Thanks, James.but you'll recall that my question was for a phone number. I sent two E mails with no reply..to the address shown... 73 John VE3AMZ - Original Message - *From:* James Cicirello mailto:ka2...@gmail.com *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Sent:* Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:50 PM *Subject:* Re: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon Their web site says: We can be reached by sending mail to one of the addresses listed below: *Postal address:* PO Box 23651, Tigard, OR 97281 *Electronic mail* Al Pion mailto:alp...@pionsimon.com Elizabeth Simon mailto:easi...@pionsimon.com I use there product and am very happy, especially with the service I received from Al. Good Luck JIM KA2AJH On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 4:29 PM, John J. Riddell ve3...@earthlink.net mailto:ve3...@earthlink.net wrote: It was ordered directly from their web site and paid for by Paypal. John VE3AMZ - Original Message - *From:* La Rue Communications mailto:laruec...@gmail.com *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Sent:* Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:13 PM *Subject:* Re: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon Was it bought on eBay? Post the item number / link. I'd like to see this. Ian has a good point, although its called BUYER protection. Seller protection works the same way, but for sellers. Just my OCD kicking in. John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 - Original Message - *From:* va...@securenet.net mailto:va...@securenet.net *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Sent:* Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:20 PM *Subject:* Re: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon John If you paid them on paypal, and it hasnt been 45 days yet since the transaction, institute a paypal chargeback. You can do this if you havent been given any valid tracking number on your item. This should get someone's attention on the other end. If after 30 days (i think) paypal will credit you your expense. its called seller protection. Paypal has a toll free number that works from Canada, so give them a call for details. Good luck Ian VA2IR At 03:14 PM 3/10/2010, you wrote: I ordered a Pion and Simon PSE 508-3 controller and have not received it yet here in Florida. They don't answer E mails and I can't find a telephone number for that company. Does anyone know their tel number ? Are they still in business ? 541-273-8958 does not work..This is the number shown on Paypal. 73 John VE3AMZ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com http://www.avg.com/ Version: 8.5.436 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2734 - Release Date: 03/10/10 07:33:00 -- Jim Cicirello 181 Stevens Street Wellsville, N.Y. 14895 (585)593-4655 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] Cable prep and crimp on connectors
Good Afternoon, I've been following the previous threads and doing a lot of research on the issue of crimp on coax connectors vs. solder. Based on that research and several very useful threads on this list I purchased a Paladin Crimp All tool with a couple of dies for RG-8/213 and type and RG-58/59 type cables. I bought some connectors from the same industrial jobber here locally to practice my installation technique. The results haven't been too bad...they look fine, are solidly on the cable, ohm out fine, etc (solder center pins). I used a sharp utility knife for prepping the cable. (Yes, I did verify that the hex dimensions of the dies match the connector manufacturer's specifications.) I really didn't like the knife approach..it worked, but was pretty tedious for me. So, the question is... For those who use something other than a utility knife, what is the coax prep tool of choice? Do you do a 2-level tool or 3? Is there such a think as one tool for both RG 8 and RG 58/59/RG-6 type cables? I'd rather not have one tool per cable size if I can help it. Thanks for your input! Dennis -- I've been wondering lately...Where am I going and why AM I in this hand basket?? - Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
[Repeater-Builder] Philips OM345 Hybrid Amp IC's Available for Marconi
I have available some of the original Philips Semiconductor OM345 Wide-Band RF Hybrid Amp IC's new in the box from the 1990's . I know these are invaluable to you Marconi folks in repairing/restoring the Marconi 2955 series Test Sets and 2022 Signal Generators. Have them listed over on Ebay ( Listing #'s 320404125561 320404146451 ). Check out my other listings as I also have vintage N.O.S. Amphenol Tube Power sockets that may be of use to you with vintage electronics. I apologize if this is not the proper forum for posting the availability of these parts but know there are still more than a few of you out there who swear by these old Marconi's and have trouble finding original parts !!! Thank You, DrMcFlip
[Repeater-Builder] TLN6709B Vibrasponders FS
Hello, I have 4 Vibrasponders available: 1011.6 cps (NA) 668.3 cps (JA) 543.3 cps (GA) 602.6 cps (HA) Anyone need any of these? Make me an offer. I'll send them 1st class mail in a padded envelope. Dennis -- I've been wondering lately...Where am I going and why AM I in this hand basket?? - Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Closed Repeaters
The point has been made that a closed repeater (actually any repeater) is private property and others have no right to utilize it. I would agree to that premise except for the fact that the repeater utilizes PUBLIC spectrum. The analogy would be: I have a large tent that I like to set up on my property. If I take that same tent and permanently set it up in a public park and, I keep others from entering my tent, I am using PUBLIC property for my own, exclusive use. Would that set well with most of you? I have a closed repeater that has PUBLIC spectrum coordinated for it. That has the effect of allocating that PUBLIC asset for my exclusive use. Why should a repeater be different than the tent?
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: crimping vs soldering types of coax connectors
Jeff - that was an outstanding tutorial...exactly what I was hoping to find. Thank you for taking the time to put all that info in one place. Dennis On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 8:34 PM, Jeff DePoloj...@broadsci.com wrote: Doh! I'll take your word for it. I have a couple of KTH-1000's, and although most of my dies are also made by Kings, I have a few dies that aren't Kings, and I could have sworn they were Daniels but maybe I'm mis-remembering. Maybe they're Astro? I'll try to remember to check. Thanks for catching that. --- Jeff WN3A -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of nj902 Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 10:54 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: crimping vs soldering types of coax connectors Jeff, What an excellent tutorial. This should be a permanent article on the Repeater-buiilder site! Adding some pictures of the various crimp tools and the crimping process would make it complete. BTW - for those looking to buy one of these tools - although the Daniels HX4 and Kings KTH1000 crimpers look identical, their dies do not interchange. wb0emu -- --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com , Jeff DePolo j...@... wrote: OK, here's probably more than you ever wanted to know about crimp tools, crimp connectors, and how they work. ... No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.21/2252 - Release Date: 07/22/09 05:59:00 -- I've been wondering lately...Where am I going and why AM I in this hand basket?? - Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: crimping vs soldering types of coax connectors
In an attempt to bring this thread back.grin... Would anyone care to comment on and compare the tools offered by both Paladin and RF Industries, as well as the link earlier in this thread? Not cheap, but not the several hundred dollars either as quoted by someone above. I've had the same questions as I am also considering a crimp only station. For the most part, everything I've read leans strongly to the view that crimping is at least as good if not better as soldering (with the usual caveats as to quality of the tools employed). Thanks! Dennis On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 7:47 AM, Lee Penningtonlocaljunkpedd...@gmail.com wrote: I agree with Joe. I've been successfully buying and selling at Hamfests for years. It always seems that the lids and ticket holders have worst luck with their impulse buying. IMHO. Real Hams know the score. de Lee K4LJP 73 On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 10:29 AM, Joe k1ike_m...@snet.net wrote: -- I've been wondering lately...Where am I going and why AM I in this hand basket?? - Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ridiculus
I was amazed at how many thought it might be real. See the link below for the press release on the matter by San Luis Obispo county government. http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/AssetFactory.aspx?did=19840 End of story. Dennis On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 5:50 AM, Mark Tomany n9...@ameritech.net wrote: That's OK - it got me too. There's just enough of a ring of truth (considering this supposedly occurred in California) to make it sound plausible. Mark - N9WYS -- Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
[Repeater-Builder] WTB: Need manual for old Moto
Hi, all, I am restoring an old Moto L43GGB desktop base. (OK, stop laughing.) So, I would like to find a manual, if someone has one collecting dust in an old box and would wish to sell it. Contact me direct at (my call) (at) verizon (dot) net. Thanks Dennis Bridgeman KCØFWN Bridgeman Communications 202 Seventh Street Carmi, IL 62821 http://bridgemancommunications.com
[Repeater-Builder] Motorola Maxar mods for 6M?
I have a Motorola Maxar, plate number D31TRA2300AK I scanned through the Repeater builder site and didn't find many hits on the model. I want to put this on 6M - any experience on how difficult it would be to insert a 6M crystal set/realign? Any thoughts or referrals would be most appreciated Tnx Dennis, K7FL Battle Ground, WA
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Maxar mods for 6M?
Tnx Eric - that may be good advice. I did find manuals ...not at $58, but still plenty expensive ... and I'd still need a crystal ($25-30). I want to replace a 6M beacon so RX not an issue ... but will need to mod for CW. This mod (in my limited experience) usually means getting into things and keying in front of the driver - also not very optimal. I might just build something myself - not tough if crystal controlled at 50Mhz, CW and 10-15w output max. Thanks Dennis, K7FL Battle Ground, WA == Eric Lemmon wrote: Dennis, The Maxar is a low-end, economy radio that may be difficult to convert to 6m. I tried to convert some VHF high-band Maxars to 2m, and found their performance to be disappointing- even after doing all of the capacitor changes. I must assume that the low-band models may be equally problematic. If you buy your crystals from a reputable house like ICM, they will come with an appropriate compensation capacitor to provide rough temperature compensation- but it still drifts far more than a good channel element would. You really should have the service manual on-hand before trying to modify the radio out of band. The good news is that manual 6881033E75 is still available from Motorola Parts. The bad news is that it costs about $58. My advice is to pass on the Maxar and find a low-band MaxTrac. I bought a 2-channel MaxTrac (D51MJA93A5AK) two years ago, and paid $35 for it- one of the best deals I've ever made! Other than programming it to 6m and tweaking the VCOs, it works perfectly without any modification. That may be the exception to the rule, but it just happened to work for me. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Ashworth Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 8:48 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Maxar mods for 6M? I have a Motorola Maxar, plate number D31TRA2300AK I scanned through the Repeater builder site and didn't find many hits on the model. I want to put this on 6M - any experience on how difficult it would be to insert a 6M crystal set/realign? Any thoughts or referrals would be most appreciated Tnx Dennis, K7FL Battle Ground, WA Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Running or Booting Dos Radio Programs in - with Windows 98se
Cort, What's the hardware config for the machine that's running XP Pro (CPU type/speed, etc)? Dennis On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 11:41 AM, Cort Buffington c...@lawrence-ks.org wrote: Oh yeah, I keep a small FAT16 partition on the machine that I run the RSS from and store files to. FreeDOS boots up, I change drives and run all of my junk from there... Now, if I had to use a USB-serial adapter, purple dragons would most likely arise. I've not dug into any of that support from the FreeDOS folks yet. Here's the config: Main Operating system is WinXP Pro. Small partition that's FAT16. I can move files in and out of the FAT16 partition from WinXP. When I need to run the ancient stuff, pop in the FreeDOS live CD, boot up, CD to the FAT16 partition (it doesn't even see the NTFS partition) and away I go. It's worked out well for me, but of course, it won't work for everyone. My experiments have been limited to old Motorola RSS. Before this I went to huge lengths to try and get real DOS to boot off a small partition, etc. Something always didn't work. Serial drivers, drive geometries, etc. Emulators... same story. Once I hit this combination, it did everything I needed it to, so I've been stable here since last winter. -- Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Running or Booting Dos Radio Programs in - with Windows 98se
OK...thanks Cort. I am left wondering (and confused..nothing unusual there..lol) as to how a 2.4 ghz modern machine can successfully run DOS-based Moto RSS, for one reason the UART/serial port issues. I've tried a modern (i.e. both a 1ghz PIII and a celeron) Win98SE machine booted to DOS as Jim Brown describes to run Moto RSS with no joy. My ancient PI Acer desktop booted to DOS (about 160 mhz) works like a charm. Am I missing something? Thanks for the info. Dennis On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 12:32 PM, Cort Buffington c...@lawrence-ks.org wrote: It's a Celeron 2.4GHz with, I think 1GB of RAM. Some integrated Intel video. It's a cheap e-machines about 4-5 years old. On Jan 18, 2009, at 1:51 PM, Dennis Wade wrote: Cort, What's the hardware config for the machine that's running XP Pro (CPU type/speed, etc)? Dennis On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 11:41 AM, Cort Buffington c...@lawrence-ks.org wrote: Oh yeah, I keep a small FAT16 partition on the machine that I run the RSS from and store files to. FreeDOS boots up, I change drives and run all of my junk from there... Now, if I had to use a USB-serial adapter, purple dragons would most likely arise. I've not dug into any of that support from the FreeDOS folks yet. Here's the config: Main Operating system is WinXP Pro. Small partition that's FAT16. I can move files in and out of the FAT16 partition from WinXP. When I need to run the ancient stuff, pop in the FreeDOS live CD, boot up, CD to the FAT16 partition (it doesn't even see the NTFS partition) and away I go. It's worked out well for me, but of course, it won't work for everyone. My experiments have been limited to old Motorola RSS. Before this I went to huge lengths to try and get real DOS to boot off a small partition, etc. Something always didn't work. Serial drivers, drive geometries, etc. Emulators... same story. Once I hit this combination, it did everything I needed it to, so I've been stable here since last winter. -- Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA -- Cort Buffington H: +1-785-838-3034 M: +1-785-865-7206 -- Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
[Repeater-Builder] Moto battery charger light question
On the rapid gang charger, NTN 4668A for the HT600, MT1000 and others, what does it mean when one of the slots shows a steady yellow/red light together (after the start sequence) when inserting a battery to charge. The same battery in all 5 other slots shows the expected yellow/red/green sequence followed by the steady red for charging. Thanks in advance for the info...I couldn't find a user manual on the web. Dennis -- Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Midland UHF PA
Adam, The Midland 71-5400 base/repeater amps needs 5w of drive. Dennis Bridgeman KCØFWN Bridgeman Communications 202 Seventh Street Carmi, IL 62821 http://bridgemancommunications.com - Original Message - From: Adam C. Feuer To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 4:37 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Midland UHF PA Hello All, I have come into a few Midland UHF power amplifiers. On the PA's, it's labeled as a model number 71-5400B, 120 watts out, and freq range of 450-470. Does anyone know the drive requirements for this PA? I've looked through the RB web site as well as Midlands web site and have found nothing. When I Google the amp the only info that comes up is a few Ebay auctions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!! Adam N2ACF
[Repeater-Builder] ID INFO NEEDED
Hello all: I'm trying to locate information of a Motorola TX Amp model #19A149544G1 Specifically, power rating, frequency current requirements, etc. TNX in advance! 73, Dennis - W4DG
[Repeater-Builder] Additional help to ID AMP
My last post I listed what was an apparent GE model# 19xxx Anyway, I have located a Motorola TLD1693D which I do believe is a Motorola Micor AMP and would like to know some info about it - drive requirements and current would be extremely helpful. 73, Dennis Griffin - W4DG
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted to buy: Panasonic CF-25 laptop or equivalent for radio programmming
Thank you all for the advice. However, I have had no success with using XP (or finding a DOS startup option..are you sure you're not confusing XP with WIn98SE?). Maybe you have a dual boot setup? Remember I need to use Moto RSS for the MT-1000 and Spectra. The only machine I have had luck with is a P1 processor at 166 mhz running WIn98SE. I've tried faster laptops and desktops...P2s and P3's with both XP and WIn98 with no luck at all. (Win98 is always started in DOS mode, never a DOS window). Thank you again for all the replies...I appreciate it. Dennis On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 6:50 AM, Doug Bade [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: CF-27's are probably as easy or easier to find and maybe cheaper on Ebay... We have been using them for DOS radio RSS programming for a long time... and generally the batteries cost more than the laptop...many are 300/350 mhz processors, some 500-550 mhz... I have one (PIII 500) set up for DOS and XP, I use it for all RSS we operate up to and including M/A-Com RPM... I use a boot floppy to get to DOS and have all the DOS RSS in a fat32 partition. It has a real serial port and a touch screen to boot... I think I paid $90.00 for it plus shipping...and it has a win2k COAas well...Probably a good choice for 99.9% of what needs to be programmed in the radio world... The HT600/P200 sw I think is the quirkiest about CPU, the rest seem pretty flexible.. in the PII and PIII sub 600 mhz areaa real 16450/16550 UART is more important Doug KD8B At 06:51 PM 6/12/2008, you wrote: yes, hence the ..or equivalent... part. On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 2:53 PM, Barry C' mailto:atec77%40hotmail.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doesn't the machine just need a suitable port and speed ? , the toughbook isn't a must ? To: mailto:forsale-swap%40mailman.qth.net[EMAIL PROTECTED]; mailto:motorola%40mailman.qth.net[EMAIL PROTECTED]; mailto:motorola-Radios%40yahoogroups.com[EMAIL PROTECTED]; mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com From: mailto:sacramento.cyclist%40gmail.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:20:24 -0700 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted to buy: Panasonic CF-25 laptop or equivalent for radio programmming Good evening everyone, Subject says it all. Thought I had one lined up but the seller flaked. Need a CF-25 Toughbook or equivalent to program my MT-1000 and Spectras. Let me know what you've got plus shipping to 95608. Thanks! Dennis -- Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA -- Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
[Repeater-Builder] Wanted to buy: Panasonic CF-25 laptop or equivalent for radio programmming
Good evening everyone, Subject says it all. Thought I had one lined up but the seller flaked. Need a CF-25 Toughbook or equivalent to program my MT-1000 and Spectras. Let me know what you've got plus shipping to 95608. Thanks! Dennis -- Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted to buy: Panasonic CF-25 laptop or equivalent for radio programmming
yes, hence the ..or equivalent... part. On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 2:53 PM, Barry C' [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doesn't the machine just need a suitable port and speed ? , the toughbook isn't a must ? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:20:24 -0700 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted to buy: Panasonic CF-25 laptop or equivalent for radio programmming Good evening everyone, Subject says it all. Thought I had one lined up but the seller flaked. Need a CF-25 Toughbook or equivalent to program my MT-1000 and Spectras. Let me know what you've got plus shipping to 95608. Thanks! Dennis -- Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA at CarPoint.com.au It's simple! Sell your car for just $30 -- Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Homebrew DB-408-Sort of...
Carl, On mine, they showed up as attachments, which when I clicked on them, they opened right up. Dennis Bridgeman KCØFWN Bridgeman Communications 202 Seventh Street Carmi, IL 62821 http://bridgemancommunications.com - Original Message - From: ka9gpx To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 7:33 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Homebrew DB-408-Sort of... --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Dan Hancock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I saved this from previous posts a few years ago. This should help anyone re-build or modify any of the DB folded dipole antennas that use single dipole elements. The attachments are a Word doc and a PDF that should be added to the site somewhere. (hint hint) ;-] Dan N8DJP Hi Dan, Unfortunately, Your attachments are not stored by the groups e-mail system. I believe You would first have to Post them to a folder . Then everyone could Take-a Peek.I'm sorta new round these parts so I'm not quite sure if this is something you could do, or if it has to be handled through one of the moderators..BUT...You could e-mail them direct to me at the E-Mail listed Would be most interested in taking a look at the info.Like you said, Maybe it could be put in the files section 73 Carl KA9GPX
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Midland Land Mobile Model 70-9020
Trevor, The radio is a 70-9020 and has the same pinout as the Midland XTR 8-channel radios. I have the pinouts on my website. Click on the Midland Wiring Diagrams tab. Under the SynTech I and XTR models section, click on the XTR (8-channel models) wiring diagram. It will have what you need. Contact me with any questions. Dennis Bridgeman KCØFWN Bridgeman Communications 202 Seventh Street Carmi, IL 62821 http://bridgemancommunications.com - Original Message - From: Trevor To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 4:20 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Midland Land Mobile Model 70-9020 Hello group:I need pin out info on this radio of the rear power connector so I can play with it !! any one help me out its 15 watt 800 mhz trunking 200 channel radio,, thin black ,,with plastic bottom cover... any info or file locations on the net would be nice as well.. I hope some one can help me..Ve3tlt Trevor.
[Repeater-Builder] Re: This is carrying home brewing to the extreme....
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Morris WA6ILQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks to Rod Wallberg KB8DNS for this pointer Trust me guys, you really want to watch this video all the way through... http://paillard.claude.free.fr/ The Babelfish translation service is here: http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/tr Plug in his URL, select French to English and hit Translate. And in true McGuyver style, he starts out with a Swiss army knife. Mike WA6ILQ FREAKING AWESOME!!
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wow!!! only $449!!!!
Ken, Can you verify the auction number? I don't get anything to come up. Whatever it is, at this price, I may want to get 2 or 3 of them! Dennis Bridgeman KCØFWN Bridgeman Communications 202 Seventh Street Carmi, IL 62821 http://bridgemancommunications.com - Original Message - From: Ken Arck To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 12:56 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Wow!!! only $449 Do an Ebay search for this item number 28018586872 Such a deal!! Ken -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of repeater controllers and accessories. http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/ Authorized Dealers for Kenwood and Telewave and we offer complete repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp.net We don't just make 'em. We use 'em!
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Newsline Poll: Do You Plan To Buy A D-Star Radio For Christmas?
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mark Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you plan to treat yourself to a D-Star radio for Christmas? Amateur Radio Newsline is conducting a very unscientific survey to see how many are and how many are not. Its easy to participate: Just take your web browser to http://www.arnewsline.org/ and scroll down the page until you see the word POLLS on the left side of the page. Then click YES or NO. That it. You won't have to wait to see the results either. The current results will be displayed as soon as you vote. Thanks for taking part. de Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF Producer, etc. ARNewsline, Inc. Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/sports;_ylt=At9_qDKvtAbMuh1G1SQtBI7ntAcJ ONLY if Santa is paying for it.
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Icom gives 5 more D-Star repeaters to the WIA
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mark Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Icom gives 5 more D-Star repeaters to the WIA . Let's see, iCOM gives away repeaters that can only be used with iCOM radios.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: check it out... the rare GE radio is back on eBay
I, also, bought from him. First and last time! I bought 7 Midland mobiles, with a few other odd pieces, which he just threw into a cardboard box. Of the 7 radios, 4 were physically damaged from shipping. Dennis Bridgeman KCØFWN Bridgeman Communications 202 Seventh Street Carmi, IL 62821 http://bridgemancommunications.com - Original Message - From: wb6ymh To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 2:55 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: check it out... the rare GE radio is back on eBay --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Nate Duehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The rare GE MASTR Eleven has returned! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=150182394028 LOL! I've bought from that guy before. Nice guy, but he would mail eggs in an envelope! Luckily I bought Mitreks from him which are rectangular and hard to break. The postperson dropped the unpadded cardboard box on my concrete front porch before I could get to the door, maybe that's where that crack same from. 73's Skip WB6YMH
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Part 97 question reference to Repeater control
OK, here is where it really gets fuzzy for me: §97.213 Telecommand of an amateur station. ... (b) Provisions are incorporated to limit transmission by the station to a period of no more than 3 minutes in the event of malfunction in the control link. Does that mean that the link must be active at all times? Otherwise, what would provide an indication to the repeater that the 3 minute time interval should start? The link going away? OR does it magically divine that it is no longer under the control of a control operator? If the link truly has to be active to be in control then, a dialup connection would not seem to fit the requirements nor would an RF link that is not transmitting at all times. The only thing that seems to fit the bill would be a pair of wires, telco or otherwise that directly connect to the repeater at ALL times!
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: it's a Sinclair... Nope, its a Antenna Specialists!
Hi, everyone, I have been following this thread and maybe someone out there can help me out. I have what appears to be the same thing in storage here. I am fairly certain mine is the 4-bay ASP602, but I have been trying to find information to help identify the freq band for it. I have been trying to find measurement references, but with no luck. Also, on each of the mounts, there is the number 4 stamped. Is there anyone that might have some info to help solve my dilemma? I would be happy to provide measurements. Dennis Bridgeman KCØFWN Bridgeman Communications 202 Seventh Street Carmi, IL 62821 http://bridgemancommunications.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 3:27 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: it's a Sinclair... Nope, its a Antenna Specialists! In a message dated 5/1/2007 1:55:56 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dig out an Antenna Specialists catalog. Looks like their Power Director series to me. Chuck WB2EDV Hi All! I think Chuck is right it looks like a ASPC 601 or 602 (assuming its a 4 bay) I have one along the side of the house, the element and mount is a golden brass color 73, Brian, WD9HSY -- See what's free at AOL.com.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: it's a Sinclair... Nope, its a Antenna Specialists!
Thanks, now just to try and find out which band it was made for. Dennis Bridgeman KCØFWN Bridgeman Communications 202 Seventh Street Carmi, IL 62821 http://bridgemancommunications.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 4:42 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: it's a Sinclair... Nope, its a Antenna Specialists! ASP602 Here is the only listing I found .I thought I had a PDF around here! http://www.wiscointl.com/decibel/dipoles/asp601-602.htm -- See what's free at AOL.com.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: it's a Sinclair... Nope, its a Antenna Specialists!
Laryn, No, I haven't been able to test it out, since the harness is damaged. But, I didn't want to put a lot into a harness if it wasn't the B version. Dennis Bridgeman KCØFWN Bridgeman Communications 202 Seventh Street Carmi, IL 62821 http://bridgemancommunications.com - Original Message - From: Laryn Lohman To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 8:58 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: it's a Sinclair... Nope, its a Antenna Specialists! --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Dennis Bridgeman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, now just to try and find out which band it was made for. Have you checked it with an analyzer or what the SWR is at your frequency of interest? I have a ASPB602 and it IS broad as a barn. Laryn K8TVZ
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Opening Salvo Poor Mans Repeater Project
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Paul M Schmitter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm actually working on improving my poor man's repeater right now. .. Using an old Radio Shack digital voice module(20 second), I recorded an ID message. Using a 555 timer, I created a pulse to trigger the ID every 15 minutes. I am assuming the this is an Amateur Radio repeater for 70CM. If so, the ID interval is required to be no more than 10 minutes. Dennis KG4RUL
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power
Reasons not to solder PowerPoles: 1) It is very hard to control the wicking of solder into a stranded wire. Allowing this to happen can create a failure point in applications where vibration is present. And there can be a surprising amount of vibration in a rack mounted piece of electronic gear. 2)Heating up a metal object that is intended to function as a spring loaded contact changes the metal and makes is softer. This is not conducive to reliability. 3) A properly crimped powerpole more reliable than a soldered powrpole. 4) Aircraft connectors are not soldered. Be thankful of that the next time you are in a airliner at 30,000'. Dennis KG4RUL This comes from my experience in aircraft wiring harness assembly. I was trained and certified so I do know what I am talking about.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] N connectors
Jim, A few months back, I bought a big bag of crimp BNCs for RG58. They arrived without the pins. I think these sleeves should work for you, since specs show both cables are 3/16 inch diameter. Maybe someone out there can verify this, but if you think will they will work, let me know how many you need. If you have a good supply, I will trade you all the sleeves you need for a few complete connectors, in return. Dennis Bridgeman KCØFWN Bridgeman Communications 202 Seventh Street Carmi, IL 62821 http://bridgemancommunications.com - Original Message - From: wd0ekr To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 6:30 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] N connectors I bought a bag of new N connectors for RG 142 on ebay and they arrived missing the crimp sleeve, does anyone know of a source for these sleeves? 73 Jim wd0ekr
Re: [Repeater-Builder] N connectors
Jim, A few months back, I bought a big bag of crimp BNCs for RG58. They arrived without the pins. I think these sleeves should work for you, since specs show both cables are 3/16 inch diameter. Maybe someone out there can verify this, but if you think will they will work, let me know how many you need. If you have a good supply, I will trade you all the sleeves you need for a few complete connectors, in return. Dennis Bridgeman KCØFWN Bridgeman Communications 202 Seventh Street Carmi, IL 62821 http://bridgemancommunications.com - Original Message - From: wd0ekr To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 6:30 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] N connectors I bought a bag of new N connectors for RG 142 on ebay and they arrived missing the crimp sleeve, does anyone know of a source for these sleeves? 73 Jim wd0ekr
[Repeater-Builder] RLN-4008 RIB Clones
Good Morning everyone, Has anyone used the RIB clone offered by Valley Enterprises on that auction place? Opinions welcome on that one and on RIB clones in general. And before anyone sends that reply reminding me I can roll my own RLN-4008 from the diagram on batlabsthank you...I have considered that often, but considering the time and effort to gather and assemble the price asked for the clones is *very* attractive. Yes, I am lazy at heart. :) Thanks for your comments. Dennis -- Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
[Repeater-Builder] Midland transmitter and receiver
Hello, all, I am looking for a set of TCXO's for the Midland UHF BaseTech repeater transmitter, 71-5051B, and the receiver 71-5052B. If no one has a spare set, I would consider the complete exciter and receiver, but these will need to have the TCXO's included. Contact me off list with info on what you have, at [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]. Dennis Bridgeman KC0FWN Bridgeman Communications 202 Seventh Street Carmi, Illinois 62821 http://bridgemancommunications.comhttp://bridgemancommunications.com/
[Repeater-Builder] WTD: UHF element for URM-120/Sierra 164B Wattmeter
Good morning all, I am looking for a UHF element for the above wattmeter. There were various power and specific frequency ranges made...I need one that will cover the 440 amateur band at minimum. The element that went to 1 Ghz would be ideal. What do you have? Please excuse the marginally on topic post for some lists, but finding one of these is more difficult than I thought. Thanks! Dennis -- Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] GLB Synthesizer - The next step?
I found this thread quite interesting...I didn't know the GLB existed till now. It sounds like a fun thing to tinker with. Have to keep my eyes open. But I've had this concept in my brain for a while, and I wonder what you all might think. Bear in mind its a concept. Seems that the next logical step (albeit the need for one, except for guys like me who have alot ot Motrac lying around, is debatable), is to use a DDS chip controlled by a PIC to generate the necessary signals to enable frequency agility for the MOTRAC in my case. Maybe even the dual output DDS...to provide both xmit and rcvr injection? The PIC could provide memories, offset, etc. Maybe even control PL frequency and associate it with a memory channel. Yeah, probably over thought...but might breathe new life into those rigs, especially in a base application. So...does anyone have a manual I can have a copy of for a GLB to get an idea of the frequency scheme. It occurs to me that to get 5kc increments on the output of the multiplier chain, the steps at 8 mc for example need to be alot smaller...do I have that concept right? Comments? Dennis -- Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] Quintron Paging Transmitter - manuals needed
Hello everyone, I've been given a compete Quintron paging transmitter currently on 43 mhz. The 6 foot rack includes a synthesized exciter, control, metering and (heavy) power supply. Although I find serial numbers on all the individual modules and the entire rack, I can't seem to find a model number for the whole system. Web searches suggest, but not with certainty. that it is a QT-350. Others suggestions are a QT-7080. (Anyone know how to determine for sure?). This is the RF deck that uses a single 4-400 and I am told is rated at about 300-350 watts CCS in class C. I need whatever manuals (for the exciter, PLL and PS in particular) can find for this unit to begin designing a conversion. Any info is appreciated. Reasonable copy costs are gladly paid. Thanks! Dennis -- Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] Squeeling Problem Resolved!! (I hope)
Ok guys I think I resolved the squeeling problem. I Got to the site this morning while guys were using the rptr and the problem was existing. When tuning the PA awhile back I noticed if you went to far one way it would oscillate (feedback, whatever) or go spurrious. Where I thought was the proper setting was just on the edge of this. I retuned the PA and all cleared up. Even cleaned up Rec'd audio just a bit. This has been happening more in the early mornings. May be the frost, dampness on the antenna created a slight impedence mismatch. Using a metal antenna, Hustler G6. If it comes Back I'll let you guys know. Thanks to all fer you input. This group is the GREATEST! Dennis ki5fw Lauderdale Repeater Group w5LRG 444.500 w5LRG/R 146.970 ki5fw/R pl100hz Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] Squeel'n Problem!!
I have a Mastr II VHF mobile conversion w/Link rlc1+ controller, preamp at the duplexer and ts64 decoder board. All has worked well fer a few years now. Recently there has been a steady tone (squeel) around 1000hz heard on the repeater. It as all problems comes and goes. It at first could be heard only when a carrier was being rec'd. When the rec'd signal dropped so did the tone. Nothing heard on tx hangtime. This morning though it remained on after the rec'd signal dropped, all the way until the R rptr TX dropped. It would happen this morning about 50% of the time. This was first time we've heard it in a few days. Any ideas what to look fer first?? Thought the trouble was the rec'vr but after this morning not to sure. As always thanks in advance, Dennis ki5fw Lauderdale Repeater group w5LRG 444.500 w5LRG/R 146.970 ki5fw/R pl100hz Lauderdale county, MS Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Squeel'n Problem!!
Kevin ; I have a spkr on the rptr and it was working fine couple days back when I was at the site. There was no squeeling at the time either. I'll get back up there and put another speaker on it. This was my first thought but it checked out at the time. Could be a intermittent connection somewhere in spkr connections. Tnx, Dennis ki5fw --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Custer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you have a load on the Speaker leads? Mobile conversions like to oscillate without a load on the speaker leads at all times. Kevin Dennis Carpenter wrote: I have a Mastr II VHF mobile conversion w/Link rlc1+ controller, preamp at the duplexer and ts64 decoder board. All has worked well fer a few years now. Recently there has been a steady tone (squeel) around 1000hz heard on the repeater. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!!!!!
I joined this group under the apparently MISTAKEN impression that is was a group of REPEATER BUILDERS! I DON'T CARE ABOUT POLICE WANNABES! Dennis KG4RUL Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] RB Antennas??
Just Wondering; I may have missed it somewhere, but what is the difference between the antennas RB sell and Diamond/Comet type anteenas? Are they a true DC grounded antenna??? Curious Minds Want to Know; TNX in advance, U guys have fun in Dayton, Dennis ki5fw Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] GE Mastr PRO deskmate power supply question.
Greetings, I have a GE Mastr Pro Deskmate with the 4EP38A10 Power Supply. The question I have... are the barrier strips at the top the same pinouts for the TX/RX strips as the 4EP38A12 power supply? I have the 4EP38A12 Schematic. I am wanting to hookup a controller and wanted to make sure I have the COS, audio, PTT, etc correct for wiring. Better yet if someone has a schematic for this unit that would also detail the barrier strip designations, please contatct me. I will pay for a schematic of this power supply. Thanks, Dennis / KB8YGC Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Mastr PRO deskmate power supply question.
Thanks for the fast replies! I will have to see what I can find on that resistor for the mic hi connection. Dennis --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dennis, Everything you need is right on the top row of screw connections (plus a number of things you don't need). I labeled all the connections on the top with a fine point sharpie marker. There is a small 600 ohm (telephone) line driver board option, which most often lives on the chassis where supplied... many people use it for the controller receive audio source [it can supply sub tone filtered (PL, CG or CTCSS) de-emph and gated receiver audio to the external controller] when properly terminated to a resistor. If you don't have the line driver board, you end up using the (terminated) speaker audio or ungated - unfiltered discriminator audio. COS is available on the screw terminals... be carefull as the AC Mains screws are nearby. You should add some type of safe shield or cover over the AC Mains (mains makes you think I'm from England/Europe... eh?) unless you're really carefull and trust yourself near exposed ac contacts. TX Audio is a bit tricky, there is a diode switch in the tx audio path that needs a resistor to + positive voltage to turn it on (bias). The answer is just a resistor from the 10 or 12 volt supply to the proper mic-hi terminal connection... it's been more than 5 min so I'd have to go find a Master Pro in the way back... to tell you the exact resistor value connection I used. If you don't make the mentioned resistor/bias connection, the tx line in audio will sound distorted. A small fan moving light air over the power supply back side will make the filter capacitors much happier as they live near some very hot bleeder resistors. Good luck, enjoy the Master Pro and pray you're not paying the electric bill. cheers, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com www.radiowrench.com Dennis Adams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greetings, I have a GE Mastr Pro Deskmate with the 4EP38A10 Power Supply. The question I have... are the barrier strips at the top the same pinouts for the TX/RX strips as the 4EP38A12 power supply? I have the 4EP38A12 Schematic. I am wanting to hookup a controller and wanted to make sure I have the COS, audio, PTT, etc correct for wiring. Better yet if someone has a schematic for this unit that would also detail the barrier strip designations, please contatct me. I will pay for a schematic of this power supply. Thanks, Dennis / KB8YGC Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Mastr PRO deskmate power supply question.
Thanks for the fast replies! I will have to see what I can find on that resistor for the mic hi connection. Dennis --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dennis, Everything you need is right on the top row of screw connections (plus a number of things you don't need). I labeled all the connections on the top with a fine point sharpie marker. There is a small 600 ohm (telephone) line driver board option, which most often lives on the chassis where supplied... many people use it for the controller receive audio source [it can supply sub tone filtered (PL, CG or CTCSS) de-emph and gated receiver audio to the external controller] when properly terminated to a resistor. If you don't have the line driver board, you end up using the (terminated) speaker audio or ungated - unfiltered discriminator audio. COS is available on the screw terminals... be carefull as the AC Mains screws are nearby. You should add some type of safe shield or cover over the AC Mains (mains makes you think I'm from England/Europe... eh?) unless you're really carefull and trust yourself near exposed ac contacts. TX Audio is a bit tricky, there is a diode switch in the tx audio path that needs a resistor to + positive voltage to turn it on (bias). The answer is just a resistor from the 10 or 12 volt supply to the proper mic-hi terminal connection... it's been more than 5 min so I'd have to go find a Master Pro in the way back... to tell you the exact resistor value connection I used. If you don't make the mentioned resistor/bias connection, the tx line in audio will sound distorted. A small fan moving light air over the power supply back side will make the filter capacitors much happier as they live near some very hot bleeder resistors. Good luck, enjoy the Master Pro and pray you're not paying the electric bill. cheers, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com www.radiowrench.com Dennis Adams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greetings, I have a GE Mastr Pro Deskmate with the 4EP38A10 Power Supply. The question I have... are the barrier strips at the top the same pinouts for the TX/RX strips as the 4EP38A12 power supply? I have the 4EP38A12 Schematic. I am wanting to hookup a controller and wanted to make sure I have the COS, audio, PTT, etc correct for wiring. Better yet if someone has a schematic for this unit that would also detail the barrier strip designations, please contatct me. I will pay for a schematic of this power supply. Thanks, Dennis / KB8YGC Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] Re: intermod/interference??
Kevin: As long as the 97/R is linked to 24/R and there is no activity on the 70/R every thing is fine. Once someone transmits thru the 70/R is when the problem occurs. The 97/R has to be recv'n a signal from the 24/R and of course be transmitting for the problem to happen. If there is traffic on the 70/R without any traffic on the 97/R or rec'vn a signal from the 24/R thru the remote base there is no problem. The 97/has to be linked to the 24/R and recv'n a signal from it for the intermod to occur. You can disconnect from the 24/R and all goes away. Seems to me it is coming in thru the remote base recv'r. Maybe some mix of the 146.970 TX'r and 146.700 TX'r with the remote listening on 147.24 is the problem. I've looked at the intermod calculator and there looks like there could be a problem. I'm just not very familiar at how this all happens. Hope this claifies some things, Agn tnx to all, Dennis ki5fw --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Custer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I disagree, because he says it happens only when things are linked. I would think it has something to do with the link transmitter intermoding the repeater receiver, or the repeater transmitter intermoding the link receiver. He doesn't elaborate enough on when it happens, like after the linked repeater drops, or just when, but I don't believe it's a problem with the repeaters. Dennis, Your statement of When the link is up and someone uses the 146.700/R it creates terrible interference and you can actually understand what is being said on the 70/R. The 70/R will not be heard or cause a problem until the 97/R is accessed while linked to the 147.24/R. is too vague and seems incorrect. If the two repeaters are linked, you should be able to understand what is being said on either machine, so I'm wondering what you are actually experiencing? At any rate, a notch cavity on the remote base tuned to the repeater transmit frequency, placed in the remote base line will help or eliminate intermod of the remote base. A notch cavity tuned for the remote base transmitter frequency, placed in the repeater receiver line will help or eliminate intermod of the repeater receiver. I don't have the time to run the numbers, so maybe you could run them again Eric? Kevin Custer Eric Lemmon wrote: Dennis, You have classic third-order intermodulation interference. 146.970 times 2 = 293.940 MHz. Subtract the 146.700 signal and you have 293.940 - 146.700 = 147.240 MHz, the output of your linked repeater. Other mixing products are possible. I suspect that neither the 146.970 repeater nor the 146.700 repeater has a circulator on the output. Bandpass cavities on the output are another option. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY ki5fw wrote: Hey Guys; Why does my 146.970/Rptr when linked to a 147.240/Rptr get interference from a 146.700/Rptr. The 146.700/R is about 5-7 miles from my 146.970/R. When the link is up and someone uses the 146.700/R it creates terrible interference and you can actually understand what is being said on the 70/R. The 70/R will not be heard or cause a problem until the 97/R is accessed while linked to the 147.24/R. There is no problems when the link is down. Will a notch filter on the remote base T/cvr to notch out 146.700 be the cure? The remote base is frequency agile and wonder if the notch filter is the way to go. Guess it depends on how wide and deep the notch is??? I tried the intermod Calculator and I think I see what the problem is, but not sure if I'm looking at it correctly. TNX in Advance, Dennis ki5fw Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] Re: intermod/interference??
Eric; Tnx fer reply. U R correct there is no circulator on either the 146.700/R or 146.970/R. I have a bandpass cavity. Which rptr does it need to go on??? The 97/R has a Bp/Br wacom 641 duplexer. The 70/R runs dual antennas w/o any filtering on the TX. Jeff (w5ppb) owns the 147.240/R and is planning a freq change soon. This rptr is one we like to link to during WX conditions allowing us on the east side of MS to communicate with Jackson WX Service abt 90 miles away. We are receiving a tornado warningas I type this. The 4th or 5th one today. TNX, Dennis ki5fw --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dennis, You have classic third-order intermodulation interference. 146.970 times 2 = 293.940 MHz. Subtract the 146.700 signal and you have 293.940 - 146.700 = 147.240 MHz, the output of your linked repeater. Other mixing products are possible. I suspect that neither the 146.970 repeater nor the 146.700 repeater has a circulator on the output. Bandpass cavities on the output are another option. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY ki5fw wrote: Hey Guys; Why does my 146.970/Rptr when linked to a 147.240/Rptr get interference from a 146.700/Rptr. The 146.700/R is about 5-7 miles from my 146.970/R. When the link is up and someone uses the 146.700/R it creates terrible interference and you can actually understand what is being said on the 70/R. The 70/R will not be heard or cause a problem until the 97/R is accessed while linked to the 147.24/R. There is no problems when the link is down. Will a notch filter on the remote base T/cvr to notch out 146.700 be the cure? The remote base is frequency agile and wonder if the notch filter is the way to go. Guess it depends on how wide and deep the notch is??? I tried the intermod Calculator and I think I see what the problem is, but not sure if I'm looking at it correctly. TNX in Advance, Dennis ki5fw Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] FS: Kathrein 420-449 MHz Omni Antenna
For Sale: One (1) NEW Kathrein UHF commercial grade base/repeater station antenna. This omni-directional Kathrein model K 75 16 22 1 has 7dbi gain in the 420-449 MHz range. This is a 50 ohm, 70 watt, fiberglass model. Type N connector at base. $75 plus actual UPS shipping. For more info, check out the following link: http://www.kathrein.de/de/mca/produkte/download/936074.pdf If interested, please contact off list. Dennis Bridgeman 202 Seventh Street Carmi, Illinois 62821 _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] GE Mastr pro deskmate
Greetings, Anyone know where I can find a service manual for this repeater? I am also looking for TX/RX strips for UHF operation. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance, Dennis, KB8YGC Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Mastr pro deskmate
Sorry about that I forgot. Model ET 58A I am not all that familiar with the mastr pro series and just picked this one up last weekend and wanted to convert to UHF. Thanks! Dennis --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Best thig to do when requesting information as you are is to determine all the model numbers on the cabinet then the model numbers on each chassis you are planning to use etc. Numbers such as ER42 ... or ET58 ... and include all the letters/digits too. Just making a general request about a Mastr-Pro like trying to order a water pump from an auto parts place without telling them what year / model of the vehicle. Neil - WA6KLA Dennis Adams wrote: Greetings, Anyone know where I can find a service manual for this repeater? I am also looking for TX/RX strips for UHF operation. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance, Dennis, KB8YGC Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Mastr pro deskmate
Thanks Neil. I will get those model numbers later tonight. I am not sure what frequency exactly but there are strips in there but I am sure they are probably VHF 2 meters but don't quote me on that. As you can tell I am not too familiar with this GE model I am more familiar with the mastr II's but have a vast knowledge of electronics and am hoping to get this one up and running this spring. Thanks for your help thus far and I will get those model numbers ASAP! Dennis --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, the first thing you have to do is determine what frequency band it is on to begin with? If it is on 49.56 MHz, it will be a very long and difficult pull to get it to UHF. This is the reason I asked for model (chassis) numbers. Without the numbers, I won't be able to assist you more. Of course you could provide pictures, but will still need the model numbers. I have numerous pieces/parts of Mastr-Pro here ... on various frequencies - but all have model (chassis) numbers. Neil - WA6KLA Dennis Adams wrote: Sorry about that I forgot. Model ET 58A I am not all that familiar with the mastr pro series and just picked this one up last weekend and wanted to convert to UHF. Thanks! Dennis --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Best thig to do when requesting information as you are is to determine all the model numbers on the cabinet then the model numbers on each chassis you are planning to use etc. Numbers such as ER42 ... or ET58 ... and include all the letters/digits too. Just making a general request about a Mastr-Pro like trying to order a water pump from an auto parts place without telling them what year / model of the vehicle. Neil - WA6KLA Dennis Adams wrote: Greetings, Anyone know where I can find a service manual for this repeater? I am also looking for TX/RX strips for UHF operation. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance, Dennis, KB8YGC Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
[Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Tuneup info
Can anyone send me the tuneup instructions for: TKR-720 and TK-830 I have the programers and software. Thanks Dennis N4ZKR Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Tuneup info
I don't know. I have a TKR -820 manual but don't know how similar they are internally. Thanks for the offer Dennis At 05:05 PM 3/22/2004 -0500, you wrote: On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 13:31:12 -0600, Dennis Wieck wrote: TKR-720 and TK-830 Any idea if the TKR-820 manual would help you out with the 720? I have the TKR-820 manual and could snap a few pictures of the setup section. Tedd Doda, VE3TJD Lazer Audio and Electronics Baden, Ontario, Canada Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * 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/
