[Repeater-Builder] Re: Help ID'ing this board
Chuck, That's it! Thanks for your help everyone! --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Chuck Kelsey wb2...@... wrote: I believe it may be this: http://www.repeater-builder.com/ge/lbi-library/lbi-4982c.pdf Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Steve Denbow To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 12:04 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Help ID'ing this board Hello Group! I have this board (the one on the RIGHT) in a high band MASTR II station operating as a 2M repeater. The board on the LEFT is out of a sister station, which I have information on. I can not find information on this board (RIGHT) doing a search of the LBI's on the RB site. A Google search only comes up with a MASTR Exec II vehicular repeater, which none of the boards in it resemble this board. It appears to have a preamp built into it, and is part of the receiver IF section, but that's about all I can figure out looking at it. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance! Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 PL 110.9 Sponsors: KA8GKT, KD8FTR, KD8IYX http://www.kd8biw.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3049 - Release Date: 08/03/10 10:22:00
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Recommendations for a Voter Link
We have used the LDG RVS-8 voter with great success. http://www.ldgelectronics.com/c/252/products/5/19/1 It is an 8 channel voter and does not need a 1950hz tone to operate, and is within a ham's limited budget. In fact it works so well, one was installed for a local sheriff's office. They have 4 remote sites plus the main site. Not a single hick-up with the system in over 3 years, and it provides 100% handheld coverage for the deputies on VHF. As far as links go, there is a number of ways to do them. But to get you started, visit this link, lots of good info to get you going: http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/remotereceivers.html In short, use flat audio for your links (no pre or de-emphasis), use the same type equipment whenever possible, and keep the hang times short. A good sounding remote link should sound the same, or as close as possible, to the main input. Makes the voting process smoother, and adjustments easier. Good luck! Steve KD8BIW Repeater Tech KD8BIW/R 224.580 N8IHI/R 147.105 W3YXS/R 146.745 KD8JBF/R 443.325 http://www.kd8biw.com http://www.duplexcom.net
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Recommendations for a Voter Link
Hmm... My first post didn't make it through... Anyway.. We use, with great success, the LDG RVS-8 voter. It is an 8 channel voter, does not need a 1950hz tone to function, and is within the average ham's budget: http://www.ldgelectronics.com/c/252/products/5/19/1 It works so well in fact, that one was installed on a local sheriff's repeater. They have 4 remote receivers plus the main site on a VHF repeater. It has been working flawlessly for 3 years, and gives the deputies 100% handheld coverage of the county... As far as the links goes, there are a number of ways to do them. To get you started, read this first. Lots of good info here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/remotereceivers.html In short, use flat audio on the links (no pre or de-emphasis), use the same equipment whenever possible, and keep the hang times short. A remote link should sound the same, or close to, the main input. This makes adjusting the voeter easier, and gives you smooth voter operation. You should not be able to tell when the voter switches by the sound of the audio (within reason). Good luck! Steve KD8BIW http://www.kd8biw.com Repeater Tech KD8BIW/R 224.580 N8IHI/R 147.105 W3YXS/R 146.745 KD8JBF/R 443.325 It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. -- Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, USN
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Voted receive
Chuck, Follow this link, all 4 of the radios listed under trunking have the capability of RSSI voting. It's part of Icom's Passport function. http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/landmobile/trunking/f43tr/default.aspx Steve Denbow, KD8BIW DuplexCom of Ohio, LLC http://www.duplexcom.net --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Chuck Kelsey wb2...@... wrote: I don't seem to find those models on Icom's website. I'm also assuming, due to lack of responses, that voted receive is not popular here in the U.S. Only one other response that indicated Tait offers the feature, but I didn't go looking to confirm that. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: kd8biw kd8...@... To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 12:03 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Voted receive Icom makes a few models with the RSSI Voting feature. Check out the IC-F621R and the IC-F6061 as a few examples. Steve Denbow, KD8BIW DuplexCom of Ohio, LLC http://www.duplexcom.net
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Voted receive
Icom makes a few models with the RSSI Voting feature. Check out the IC-F621R and the IC-F6061 as a few examples. Steve Denbow, KD8BIW DuplexCom of Ohio, LLC http://www.duplexcom.net
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Strange Signal on 158.275(ish)
Thanks for the help on this so far all! OK, I get email digests (a lump of messages in 1 email) instead of individual emails for each message. My email client is Hotmail, which I can and do sometimes use Outlook Express. In the emails, there are no attachements to click on to open. When I click on the title of the message, it takes me directly to that message on the Yahoo group. On the group there is a box that says there is an attachment, but nothing is actually attached. It even says the name of the particular file, just no attachment! I'm stumped... Maybe I can try looking at them through Outlook and see if that makes a difference. I even made sure Hotmail was not blocking any inbound attachments, and I can not see any type of filter that would prevent it. Thanks again all for your help!! Steve KD8BIW --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Besemer \(WM4B\) mwbese...@... wrote: That's it. Funny you can't include in emails and the site. 73, Mike WM4B _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 8:37 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Strange Signal on 158.275(ish) Attachments on Yahoo Groups have these options for the list owner: Attachments a.. Store on site (exclude from emails) b.. Include in emails (exclude from site) c.. Exclude from site and emails Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Mike Besemer (WM4B) mwbese...@cox. mailto:mwbesemer%40cox.net net To: Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 8:31 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Strange Signal on 158.275(ish) If I recall correctly from the Yahoo Group I moderate, there is a way to set up the group so that it does or does not allow attachments to show from the web. I can't remember what it was called, but I remember that it was rather obscure. 73, Mike WM4B From: Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 7:53 PM To: Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Strange Signal on 158.275(ish) Chuck is on the ball more than I am..Yes, if you are not using your email client to view these messages, its very likely the attachments do not show up properly on the web page. I need to check the web page out and verify for myself. In the meantime, you can tell us how you are vieweing these messages. John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl. http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn com/2dtngmn - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey To: Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 4:45 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Strange Signal on 158.275(ish) You say IE8, so I'm assuming you are viewing the messages on the web rather than individual emails. If so, I suspect that's the problem. I don't know what happens to attachments when you are using the web page to read stuff. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: kd8biw kd8...@hotmail. mailto:kd8biw%40hotmail.com com To: Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 7:26 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Strange Signal on 158.275(ish) IBM with Windows XP and IE8. Any help is appreciated! Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.814 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2846 - Release Date: 04/30/10 14:27:00
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Strange Signal on 158.275(ish)
IBM with Windows XP and IE8. Any help is appreciated! --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, La Rue Communications laruec...@... wrote: What kind of computer are you two running? Mac or PC? I can try to shed some light on this issue for you if I know what OS you are running. John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - From: serc...@... To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 5:41 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Strange Signal on 158.275(ish) Ditto on not seeing any attachments.. Mike, WA9FDO
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Strange Signal on 158.275(ish)
OK...I have had this problem for awhile. I can not see the attachments in any posts. Can anyone shed light on this and tell me hot to fix it? Would like to contribute, but can not open the file. Thanks! Steve KD8BIW --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Besemer \(WM4B\) mwbese...@... wrote: Can anybody identify the signal in the attached file? It appears on 158.275 +/- 5 KHz or so. I set my receiver to AM mode for this recording. It does appear in FM and NFM, but not as clearly. Note that the PRF is not fixed... it does vary over time. It is audible over a fairly large (10 - 12 miles that I've checked so far) area. I doubt that is has anything to do with the pager interference I've been having, but it does happen to be just about half of our suspected mix frequency of around 316.6 MHz. Thanks, Mike WM4B
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Maxtrac Channel Control
Leroy, Contact me direct at kd8biwathotmail.com. I'm writing an article on this, and I am basing it off the CAT1000, as soon as I'm done with it, i'll get you a copy. Thanks! --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Leroy A. M. Baptiste leroybapti...@... wrote: Hey Steve, thanks for all your valuable information. I am still working on my project, I am using a CAT controller to give me the earth for Channel select on the Motorola Radio from a remote DTMF command, I will let you know how it works out. Do you have a private E Mail address or phone number? Leroy J39AI. -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kd8biw Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 1:47 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Maxtrac Channel Control Leroy, Here is the file I received, and what I plan on doing... Our controller give us a hex output via 4 output pins. These 4 pins will be connected to pins 6,8,9, and 12 on the Gm300. This will give us selection of 9 of the 16 channels, enough for our needs! This will allow us to link to the primary 2M repeater in OUR county, plus 1 in each of the 7 surrounding counties, plus 1 simplex channel. Remember, you will need at least 2 pins grounded to make a channel, so some of the hex outputs will not work. When the correct DTMF access code is entered, followed by a number or letter, it translates it into hex and outputs it via the 5 pins, and latches that way. Even if power is lost, it will revert to the last know state. We will be using this to steer the GM300 via the drawing in the .pdf file I uploaded in the files section, look for the ch-sel file. I will program the GM300 and make a list of how to use it and distribute to the users. For example, entering the correct DTMF acces code, followed by a 3 would give you an output of 0011 in hex. This equates to channel 12 on the GM300. Here is how it all works out. It's not perfect, but I have an older controller that does not support direct control of radios, and it gives me control of 9 channels, more than enough for my needs! DTMF Digit Hex Output GM300 Channel 0 1 (all outputs off, reverts to front panel control, which would be set to Ch1, the home channel) 3 0011 12 5 0101 10 6 0110 6 7 0111 14 9 1001 9 A 1010 5 B 1011 13 C 1100 3 Hope this is what you were looking for. Any questions, shoot them my way! Steve KD8BIW --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com , Leroy A. M. Baptiste leroybaptiste@ wrote: Hey Steve, what did you find out? I am also interested in a system like that. Leroy. J39AI -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of kd8biw Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 3:01 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Maxtrac Channel Control Thanks for the informaiton everyone! I think I got what I needed to make this work. The site is pretty empty as far a repeaters go, 2 UHF, 1 VHF, and a 220. Will make sure I don't interfer with anything, but I only need 2 or 3 channels on the radio. Thanks everyone for the replies and information! Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 N8IHI/R 147.105 W3YXS/R 146.745 KD8JBF/R 444.325 --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com , kd8biw kd8biw@ wrote: Hello everyone, Wondering if anyone has been able to implement a Motorola Maxtrac as a frequency agile remote base on a repeater. What I would like to do is have a 16 channel VHF mobile hooked to our repeater, and be able to select a channel at will. I'm sure it can be done, i'm just overlooking something here. Our controller has a 4 pin hex output that I think could do the necessary stuff to make it work, just not sure about how it needs hooked to the radio. Has anyone done something similiar to this? I was looking at NO6B's RBI, and that would fit the bill, just wondering if I could make it work with our controller (MCC RC-100) or would I have to get a different controller (CAT or LinkCom)? Thanks all! Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 N8IHI/R 147.105 W3YXS/R 146.745 KD8JBF/R 444.325
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Maxtrac
Yes, sorry that was a typo. Correct ranges are 36-42 and 42-50. I have one of each, both with 1 set of rocks if anyone is interested. Here is some other stuff I have that I would like to liquidate... GE MASTR II VHF mobile with repeater mod and rocks for 146.895/146.295 repeater split. GE MASTR II UHF mobile with set of 5E rocks GE MASTR II LOW/HIGH band 100W mobile, no rocks (yes a dual band mobile, great 100W 6M/2M rig). Has a UHF PAC-RT attached, no cables. The above mentioned Micors If anyone is interested, can meet in the NC Ohio area. Shoot me an email and make me a reasonable offer. I want to see them go to someone that can use them for something constructive. Sitting in my shop collecting dust at the moment! Thanks all!! Steve KD8BIW kd8biw at hotmail.com --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, MCH m...@... wrote: Likely a typo since he did say mid split. Joe M. Richard W. Solomon wrote: 30 - 42 ??? I thought there was a 30 - 36 AND a 36 - 42 split. 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- From: kd8biw kd8...@... Sent: Apr 2, 2010 8:12 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Maxtrac John, I have 2 Micors, both low band. I have 1 complete control head/cable assembly, and 1 very short (about 3) control cable only. One is the high split (42-50), the other is the mid split (30-42). Email me off list if you would like one or both! Steve KD8BIW kd8biw at hotmail.com --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, John Sehring wb0eq@ wrote: Hi All, Been looking for Motorola Maxtrac's Micor's, both low band, low split, for amateur radio use, forever! Any tips, leads, rumors, pointers gladly followed. Thanx. --John WB0EQ Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Maxtrac Channel Control
Leroy, Here is the file I received, and what I plan on doing... Our controller give us a hex output via 4 output pins. These 4 pins will be connected to pins 6,8,9, and 12 on the Gm300. This will give us selection of 9 of the 16 channels, enough for our needs! This will allow us to link to the primary 2M repeater in OUR county, plus 1 in each of the 7 surrounding counties, plus 1 simplex channel. Remember, you will need at least 2 pins grounded to make a channel, so some of the hex outputs will not work. When the correct DTMF access code is entered, followed by a number or letter, it translates it into hex and outputs it via the 5 pins, and latches that way. Even if power is lost, it will revert to the last know state. We will be using this to steer the GM300 via the drawing in the .pdf file I uploaded in the files section, look for the ch-sel file. I will program the GM300 and make a list of how to use it and distribute to the users. For example, entering the correct DTMF acces code, followed by a 3 would give you an output of 0011 in hex. This equates to channel 12 on the GM300. Here is how it all works out. It's not perfect, but I have an older controller that does not support direct control of radios, and it gives me control of 9 channels, more than enough for my needs! DTMF DigitHex Output GM300 Channel 0 1 (all outputs off, reverts to front panel control, which would be set to Ch1, the home channel) 3 0011 12 5 0101 10 6 0110 6 7 0111 14 9 1001 9 A1010 5 B1011 13 C1100 3 Hope this is what you were looking for. Any questions, shoot them my way! Steve KD8BIW --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Leroy A. M. Baptiste leroybapti...@... wrote: Hey Steve, what did you find out? I am also interested in a system like that. Leroy. J39AI -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kd8biw Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 3:01 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Maxtrac Channel Control Thanks for the informaiton everyone! I think I got what I needed to make this work. The site is pretty empty as far a repeaters go, 2 UHF, 1 VHF, and a 220. Will make sure I don't interfer with anything, but I only need 2 or 3 channels on the radio. Thanks everyone for the replies and information! Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 N8IHI/R 147.105 W3YXS/R 146.745 KD8JBF/R 444.325 --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com , kd8biw kd8biw@ wrote: Hello everyone, Wondering if anyone has been able to implement a Motorola Maxtrac as a frequency agile remote base on a repeater. What I would like to do is have a 16 channel VHF mobile hooked to our repeater, and be able to select a channel at will. I'm sure it can be done, i'm just overlooking something here. Our controller has a 4 pin hex output that I think could do the necessary stuff to make it work, just not sure about how it needs hooked to the radio. Has anyone done something similiar to this? I was looking at NO6B's RBI, and that would fit the bill, just wondering if I could make it work with our controller (MCC RC-100) or would I have to get a different controller (CAT or LinkCom)? Thanks all! Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 N8IHI/R 147.105 W3YXS/R 146.745 KD8JBF/R 444.325
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Maxtrac
John, I have 2 Micors, both low band. I have 1 complete control head/cable assembly, and 1 very short (about 3) control cable only. One is the high split (42-50), the other is the mid split (30-42). Email me off list if you would like one or both! Steve KD8BIW kd8biw at hotmail.com --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, John Sehring wb...@... wrote: Hi All, Been looking for Motorola Maxtrac's Micor's, both low band, low split, for amateur radio use, forever! Any tips, leads, rumors, pointers gladly followed. Thanx. --John WB0EQ
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Maxtrac Channel Control
Thanks for the informaiton everyone! I think I got what I needed to make this work. The site is pretty empty as far a repeaters go, 2 UHF, 1 VHF, and a 220. Will make sure I don't interfer with anything, but I only need 2 or 3 channels on the radio. Thanks everyone for the replies and information! Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 N8IHI/R 147.105 W3YXS/R 146.745 KD8JBF/R 444.325 --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, kd8biw kd8...@... wrote: Hello everyone, Wondering if anyone has been able to implement a Motorola Maxtrac as a frequency agile remote base on a repeater. What I would like to do is have a 16 channel VHF mobile hooked to our repeater, and be able to select a channel at will. I'm sure it can be done, i'm just overlooking something here. Our controller has a 4 pin hex output that I think could do the necessary stuff to make it work, just not sure about how it needs hooked to the radio. Has anyone done something similiar to this? I was looking at NO6B's RBI, and that would fit the bill, just wondering if I could make it work with our controller (MCC RC-100) or would I have to get a different controller (CAT or LinkCom)? Thanks all! Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 N8IHI/R 147.105 W3YXS/R 146.745 KD8JBF/R 444.325
[Repeater-Builder] Maxtrac Channel Control
Hello everyone, Wondering if anyone has been able to implement a Motorola Maxtrac as a frequency agile remote base on a repeater. What I would like to do is have a 16 channel VHF mobile hooked to our repeater, and be able to select a channel at will. I'm sure it can be done, i'm just overlooking something here. Our controller has a 4 pin hex output that I think could do the necessary stuff to make it work, just not sure about how it needs hooked to the radio. Has anyone done something similiar to this? I was looking at NO6B's RBI, and that would fit the bill, just wondering if I could make it work with our controller (MCC RC-100) or would I have to get a different controller (CAT or LinkCom)? Thanks all! Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 N8IHI/R 147.105 W3YXS/R 146.745 KD8JBF/R 444.325
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Anyone try the new ID-O-Matic 2?
I've not tried the ID2, but I do have the original ID-O-Matic and the connector interface hooked to 2 Maxtrac UHF mobiles configured as a portable repeater. It works very well, sounds great, and was easy to assemble and install! I have maybe an hour total in assembly, wiring, programming, and tuning. I'm sure the ID2 will be just as good! Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 KD8BIW/R 443.500 (Portable) N8IHI/R 147.105 W3YXS/R 146.745 KD8JBF/R 444.325 --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, AJ aj.grant...@... wrote: http://www.hamgadgets.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=108 Looks like it might be a very -very- _very_ simple option for a temp repeater setup..
[Repeater-Builder] Uniden ARX-1250 and ARX-2125
Hello all, I am still working on tracking down a manual of any kind for these brutes! I am in contact with someone that may have a lead. What I am in need of is the MILCOM model number off the back of one of these amps. I can not find the information anywhere on the 1250 that I have. Does anyone have the MILCOM model number? Please email direct at kd8biw @ hotmail.com Thanks! Steve KD8BIW
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Files Uploaded
Well, the DB224's are common antennas, and there seems to be a lot of talk about them. Thought a seperate folder would be nice for them. That's the only good reason I can think of! Thanks! --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Eric Lemmon wb6...@... wrote: Steve, Why not put the DB-224 folder inside the DB Antennas folder? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of KD8BIW Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 10:36 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Files Uploaded Hello all, I've created 2 folders, and uploaded a few files to them They are DB-224 and DB Antennas. These are for passing along files relating to the Decible DB antennas. If the moderators could move some of the other files that are scattered around the files page, it would make it alot easier to find them Thanks and enjoy!! Steve KD8BIW
[Repeater-Builder] Uniden ARX-1250 amp 220mhz
Hello All, The Uniden ARX-1250 and ARX-2125 amps for 220mhz ACSSB. Has anyone ever got a manual or schematics for one of these things? I emailed Crescend and finally got an answer about a manual... we don't have one is what they told me... They did however give me some info that sorta helped. Seems the ARX-1200 amp is similiar in design, and I did find a manual for one of those. I've ordered it and will check it out/compare it to what I have. If it is a match, I will post some pics/info/whatever I can to the group... Keep your fingers crossed! Steve KD8BIW www.kd8biw.com KD8BIW/R 224.580 KD8JBF/R 444.2625 KD8JBF/R 444.325 N8IHI/R 147.105 W3YXS/R 146.745
[Repeater-Builder] Files Uploaded
Hello all, I've created 2 folders, and uploaded a few files to them They are DB-224 and DB Antennas. These are for passing along files relating to the Decible DB antennas. If the moderators could move some of the other files that are scattered around the files page, it would make it alot easier to find them Thanks and enjoy!! Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 N8IHI/R 147.105 W3YXS/R 146.745 KD8JBF/R 444.2625 http://www.kd8biw.com
[Repeater-Builder] Maxon Help!!
I have a Maxon TMA4474 DTMF mic and need the pinout. These are supposed to be for the TM4800 series 800m radios. Any help is already greatly appreciated! Steve KD8BIW
[Repeater-Builder] Service Manuals
I have a Motorola Micor and a GE Ranger service manual available. Does anyone need one? They are both complete with pull out schematics! Thanks! Steve KD8BIW
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Service Manuals
Forgot to post this, the Ranger manual is for the VHF-High band series. The Micor covers all models. Thanks! --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, KD8BIW sdenn...@... wrote: I have a Motorola Micor and a GE Ranger service manual available. Does anyone need one? They are both complete with pull out schematics! Thanks! Steve KD8BIW
[Repeater-Builder] Need TU-7 tone board
DOes anyone have a TU-7 tone board for the TM-25XX series radios? If so, please send me price with shipping to 44880. Thanks! Steve KD8BIW
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Need TU-7 tone board
Dave, Thanks for the info, i'll look into them! Steve KD8BIW --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, David Struebel wb2...@... wrote: Sorry I accidentally sent the message without the link. Steve, If you can't find a used one Piexx makes aftermarket plug in replacments for this and other tone board for both Kenwood and Yaesu. http://www.piexx.com/index.php?main_page=product_infoproducts_id=15 Good luck, 73 Dave WB2FTX - Original Message - From: KD8BIW To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 3:04 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Need TU-7 tone board DOes anyone have a TU-7 tone board for the TM-25XX series radios? If so, please send me price with shipping to 44880. Thanks! Steve KD8BIW -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2669 - Release Date: 02/05/10 02:35:00
[Repeater-Builder] Re: RFS TDE-7780A
We just built a portable repeater for our county... Motorola R100 UHF running 15W with a set of Celwave 6 cavity dupes. Antenna is a Ringo AR450 in a bag with a set of fiberglass mast poles, and some LMR400 feedline. Depending on the length, you could use RG8X or similiar. Would stay away from RG58 unless it's going to be a really short run, pretty losey at UHF and above. Good luck, and send some pics when you get it all done! Steve KD8BIW --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Paul paul.ruszc...@... wrote: Okay guys, I am building a tactical, mobile UHF repeater out of a GE MVP and have been looking for a duplexer for the package. I have seen several of the RFS TDE-7780A listed on epay. Do these work reasonably well in the Ham band? My freqs are 445.800 - 440.800. I hope to have 15 to 20 watts out of the MVP after conversion. Two last questions, what cable does the collective recommend for the antenna feedline, between the duplexer and the antenna? Any recommendations for a antenna? The plan is to deploy this repeater when additional radio coverage is needed by placing it on a mountain top or high structure. It would be self contained in an Ammo can or two. Thanks for the input and guidance. Paul KI4ADT
[Repeater-Builder] Zetron Model 19 needed
I'm in need of a Zetron Model 19 Simplexor store and forward for VOICE. Please email direct with price and shipping. Thanks!
[Repeater-Builder] Scom 7330 Ideas
Hello all, We will be upgrading our controller to a Scom 7330 soon, and i'm looking for any unique and interesting ideas for programming, options, etc. Did you do something odd, different, or just plain cool with your controller, i'd like to know. These are capable of so much, i'm looking for ideas. So far, I'm using 2 ports, 1 for the repeater and a 2nd for a control receiver. I think I would like to link to a local 440 repeater, but not sure. I'm open to ideas and suggestions. Thanks! Steve KD8BIW
[Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224-JJ Dimensions Wanted
Our G7 is 1/2 wave from the tower (about 24). That seemed to work best for us. The tower is guyed with a 19 face. Think it's a Rohn, but that is of no concern. So far I am pleased with it's performance, just looking to optimize coverage as much as possible w/o remote receivers. Right now getting about 80% of the coverage we would like. If I can get to 90-95% I would be happy. To be honest, I want 110% coverage(who doesn't! HiHi)!! As far as the dimensions of the elements, I have them at home, I will send them out later on. Thanks all!! Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 PL 110.9 --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Steven M Hodell st...@... wrote: I am about to hang a G7-220 on the side of my tower, what spacing did you use? How far from the tower is your G7-220? - Original Message - From: skipp025 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 11:56 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224-JJ Dimensions Wanted 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. If someone has the dimensions for the 224-JJ Loops and maybe the spacing distance... I think I can get them made. A local (to me) Ham has made a metal forming jig for loop antenna materials and is currently cranking out 440 loop antennas like crazy. I could get him to re-size the jig and crank out some 224 MHz loops with their mounts. Anyone have the JJ info available? I'm currently using a Hustler G7-220 side mounted, which works OK, but looking for something that could be top mounted. I've got a G7-220 Tower Top Mounted and it works killer (good). Having problems getting coverage in the areas I need due to shadowing from the tower. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Changing the spacing of the antenna to the tower would modify the pattern. s.
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Remote Receiver site
Small weatherproof box with 2 Moto (or GE)mobiles, 1 VHF and 1 UHF. 2 weather tight N connectors, and weather proof 120V AC pass through. Mounted on tower and run AC power up. 2 short runs of coax to antennas. ID with a Comm-Spec ID8. Strip ID at repeater site with a audio notch filter used in tone remote applications (2150hz). Could even put a small AGM battery in box for back-up power. Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, John Szwarc jsszw...@... wrote: 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?
