RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Kenwood TKR-850K3 Help

2004-10-30 Thread W9DHI

Don't select that model from the list. Start fresh with the software on the
freq range that you want.  Then when you write the radio it'll ask if you
want to change models.  Say yes and it should go.



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From: valleyforge2002 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 4:06 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Kenwood TKR-850K3 Help



Hi There, not that easy as the UK / European band is 430 to 440 Mhz 
and there is no TKR-850 that covers it. THe software keeps saying 
it's RX Frequency is out of Range and the same for the TX Frequency ?
If you could give me a detailed pointer as to what I have to do it 
will be most welcome.
Thank you.

Bill G0DEO / 9H1IA


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> > there a hardware modification to extend the TX and RX range to 
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> > If you know of, or have done this please forward me the info.
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR-750 & TKR-850

2004-10-29 Thread W9DHI

William do you have high speed internet...if so I can send you the Service
Manual on PDF.  And you are right E1 means the unit isn't programmed.


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-Original Message-
From: valleyforge2002 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 4:21 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR-750 & TKR-850




Hello all, I have got two Kenwood repeaters a TKR-750 and a TKR-850 
which when switched on they come up with E1 in the display. I am 
assuming this is because they are not programmed ?
Where can I find out what all these codes mean and what are the pin 
connections on the back ?
The instruction manual is only 1 page and is just so basic it's 
untrue. I assume there must be a full service handbook for these 
repeaters, maybe someone can point me towards.
I am trying (Just started) to build 2 repeaters for the island of 
Malta and I am hoping that I can program these up with the help of 
someone so that we can use them.

Any pointers towards Kenwood TKR-750 & TKR-850 sites / mods / 
programming / manuals / display codes ect. will be very welcome.

Thank you all
William A. Batey G0DEO / 9H1IA










 
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] vertex repeaters

2004-10-28 Thread W9DHI

Even though I'm no longer in the Biz, I still keep 3 old laptops around just
for the dos programs ect.  The last one I bought at a Ham club auction for
$5.00.  Battery was shot and no power supply, but cobbled a supply together
for nothing with parts on hand.


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-Original Message-
From: Maire Company [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 11:52 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] vertex repeaters


I would think anyone in radio service would have a computer or two or four, 
with a serial port.  just to run about 80% of the programs we need one.


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Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 9:48 AM
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] vertex repeaters


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> Mike,
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> I hate to say but go get your self a cheep 50.00 laptop and use it to
> program. They may already have the new windows software out so ask them, 
> you
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> At 08:28 PM 10/27/04, you wrote:
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>>Has anyone have an alternate solution to Yaesu's
>>configuration program for those of us that have no
>>serial ports, just usb to serial?  Yaesu said that
>>their program will work in dos only and have no
>>intensions of changing. So much for recommending
>>their repeaters any more. Have a nice new laptop
>>that will not communicate.
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> Plug a PCMCIA serial port card into the laptop...
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> IMPORTANT - make sure that the seller states that it
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> Another is at <http://www.teampctechnology.com> and
> look for the model number "TS-C-COM232"
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> These guys occasionally have them used, and when they do
> they are _really_ cheap. Go to <http://www.pcliquidators.com>
> and plug "pcmcia" into the search box.
> But there is no warranty and no return.
> I use these guys all the time for SCSI cables.
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Speaking of Kenwood TKR's

2004-10-28 Thread W9DHI

That's a great priceshould be gone in minutes.


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-Original Message-
From: Ken Arck [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 10:23 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Speaking of Kenwood TKR's


I have a brand new in the box, TKR-750 K2 (factory tuned in the ham band)
available. It was special-ordered for someone who backed out at the last
minute.
 
I'm making it available for only $1000 plus shipping. This is a one time
deal, so if you're interested, contact me off list.

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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Tait t800

2004-10-26 Thread W9DHI

The last used one I sold with the 100 watt amp and switch mode power supply
all in the rack frame went for $800.00.  This is the Sierra Series...the
synthesized ones that came out in about 1991.  The early ones you had to
blow a 27c256, the newer ones have eeproms and they can program from the RJ
jack on the rear of the frame.


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-Original Message-
From: Jeff DePolo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 10:45 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Tait t800



I have a Tait T800 series UHF repeater with the factory 100 watt (?)
amp.  What do they go for on the used market?  I have one in the garage
that I never got around to playing with and keep meaning to put it on
Ebay.

--- Jeff

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> The T800 is a series of tait repeater.  They are very high 
> spec and well built and modular.  

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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Tait t800

2004-10-26 Thread W9DHI

Yep just find a Tait dealer that will work with you.  If you can't find one
let me know and I'll link you up with a friend that is still in the Biz.


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-Original Message-
From: Jed Barton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 10:21 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Tait t800


Hey Greg, this club is looking for a 220 box.
They wanna be able to do flat audio and all of that fun stuff.
That sound doable?

Thanks,
Jed

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The T800 is a series of tait repeater.  They are very high spec and well
built and modular.  We have used them for everything under the sun,
repeaters, links, paging transmitters and the such.  I've used them on
VHF Hi Band, UHF , 800 and 900.  I also had one on 220 that I sold to a
friend who has it operating on the 220 ham band now (it was on 217
nbfm). Depending on configuration and power levels the price will vary,
but they are competitive for what they are...more expensive than Kenwood
but cheaper than Motorola.


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-Original Message-
From: Jim B. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 10:04 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Tait t800


Jed Barton wrote:

> Hey guys,
> I got a phone call last night from one of the clubs and they want to 
> get a tait 800 repeater. I guess they just got a ton of cash, and want

> to have some fun. Any opinions good, bad or indifferent?
> Personally I think they could get away with something like a hipro,
but
> I am not the deciding factor. 
> Anyone know how much one of these taits costs?
> Any info would be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Jed

First off, there is no ham band at 800. Do you mean 900? There is some 
Tait equipment that will work on the 900 ham band.
There is no Hi-Pro for 900, but even if there was, it would be at least 
as expensive as the Tait, and would give you a bunch more problems.

-- 
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Tait t800

2004-10-26 Thread W9DHI

The T800 is a series of tait repeater.  They are very high spec and well
built and modular.  We have used them for everything under the sun,
repeaters, links, paging transmitters and the such.  I've used them on VHF
Hi Band, UHF , 800 and 900.  I also had one on 220 that I sold to a friend
who has it operating on the 220 ham band now (it was on 217 nbfm).
Depending on configuration and power levels the price will vary, but they
are competitive for what they are...more expensive than Kenwood but cheaper
than Motorola.


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-Original Message-
From: Jim B. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 10:04 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Tait t800


Jed Barton wrote:

> Hey guys,
> I got a phone call last night from one of the clubs and they want to get
> a tait 800 repeater.
> I guess they just got a ton of cash, and want to have some fun.
> Any opinions good, bad or indifferent? 
> Personally I think they could get away with something like a hipro, but
> I am not the deciding factor. 
> Anyone know how much one of these taits costs?
> Any info would be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Jed

First off, there is no ham band at 800. Do you mean 900? There is some 
Tait equipment that will work on the 900 ham band.
There is no Hi-Pro for 900, but even if there was, it would be at least 
as expensive as the Tait, and would give you a bunch more problems.

-- 
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Hi-Pro E

2004-10-24 Thread W9DHI

The only advice I have is don't.  Look at a Kenwood TK850, much better...

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-Original Message-
From: David A. Robichaux [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 9:41 AM
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Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Hi-Pro E




Just appointed EC for ARES in Wood County Ohio and need to install a 
new repeater system for Skywarn, emergencies, etc. Also new to list.
Considering a Hi-Pro E for UHF (448.5125)repeater for Wood County 
ARES 
operation. Any experience out there for guidance? Intended to buy 
with the 20 watt amplifier to drive a 100 watt Henry linear. Any help 
would be 
appreciated.
Thanks
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] GROL - benefit?

2004-10-21 Thread W9DHI

It used to be the name of PCIA long ago...it stood for National Association
of Business and Educational Radio.
Also Naber Certified, PCIA Certified, FCC RadioTelephone ad naseum.


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Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 12:52 PM
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HAHAHA.. that's my last name! 

 Ben Naber, KB9LFZ



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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TS-32 modification

2004-10-19 Thread W9DHI

Yes but if you look at the input when the signal starts they still may be a
charge voltage coming up, which swamps the cap when charging it and delays
the actual action.

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-Original Message-
From: Chuck Kelsey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 10:52 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TS-32 modification


That's fine, except there is already a blocking capacitor incorporated in 
the design of the TS-32.

I always feed it with vol./sq. high. Should it be picked up elsewhere? GE 
Mastr II, MVP, and Exec II equipment.

Chuck
WB2EDV


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> Many times the problem is not with the decoder but by the way it is fed.
> Make sure you have a DC blocking cap in the circuit or you will slow
> everything down when a received signal comes up as there will be a DC 
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> Eric,
>Have not contacted Spec-Com on thruput problem.  Did notice TS32
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TS-32 modification

2004-10-19 Thread W9DHI

Many times the problem is not with the decoder but by the way it is fed.
Make sure you have a DC blocking cap in the circuit or you will slow
everything down when a received signal comes up as there will be a DC shift
on the line that will swamp the decoder inputs.


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Eric,
Have not contacted Spec-Com on thruput problem.  Did notice TS32 
modification suggestions on Repeater-Builer so I must not be the only person

experiencing this.  
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[Repeater-Builder] 100th Anniversay of the Fleming Valve

2004-10-10 Thread W9DHI

Just in case you wonderful readers didn't know.  This year marks the 100th
anniversary of the invention of the "Fleming Valve" also known as the
"TUBE".  In 1904 Sir Ambrose Fleming patented the Valve Diode and thus led
us faster down the path of electronics.

So Happy 100th Birthday for the VALVE!

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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR850 external controller hookup

2004-09-30 Thread W9DHI
If you look at the schematics you will see that the data input has a low
pass filter and you'll have horrible audio.  We never had a problem using
the proper audio inputs on these repeaters they sound very flat and natural.
Make sure you have the drive levels in the proper range and are not cutting
back on the input controls to the repeater.


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-Original Message-
From: Michael Singewald N1PLH [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 10:58 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR850 external controller hookup

I realize I can try both to see which I like, but I thought I would
ask which audio inputs and outputs people are using on this repeater,
audio or data?

Looks like data input is designed for PL/DPL and may not work.  I
heard someone mention that the audio sounds thin on this repeater so I
thought the data in might be better.

Data output looks like it should work ok.  Again, I assume that is
discriminator audio and that is what I normally use anyway.

Thanks for any advise...looking forward to interfacing this repeater.





 
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Low Band Repeaters

2004-09-20 Thread W9DHI
Anyone that is eligible for low band frequencies can apply for a pair (thru
coordination) and operate a low-band repeater.  It isn't just Public Safety
or Utilities any more.


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-Original Message-
From: CHRIS ELEYETTE [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 1:08 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Low Band Repeaters

here is a stupid question,  Can public service
agencies still get license for low band repeaters?

--- Tom Parker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> It's a private party and the tower is only 300' on a
> pretty average 
> hill, not really what you'd call a hill top site by
> any stretch.  I 
> don't know how long the license has been in effect,
> but yes, there are 
> still 330 watt licenses.  We service two Sheriff
> Offices on high band 
> with those original GE Mastr's that were put in
> throughout the state 
> back in the early 70's.  Also, have another customer
> on low band simplex 
> with a 330 Watt Micor. It's in my territory and 
> runs along at 250 Watts 
> (easier on the finals). 
> 
> thp
> 
> Maire Company wrote:
> 
> > Is 330 watts something that you can still a
> license for ?  Thought 150 
> > watts max.  Was it govt.?
> >  any more info would be great.  How high was it on
> the tower?
> > thanks  John
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> >
> > We just took a 330 Watt Low Band Repeater off
> the air and sold the
> > company trunking radios with AVL equipment. 
> Repeater worked great
> > and probably had a 90 mile radius of 95%
> coverage here in Central
> > Texas.  It took six trunking sites to cover
> the same territory on
> > UHF if that's any comparison of coverage.
> >
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: VibraSponder Question

2004-09-18 Thread W9DHI
Also in a pinch you can sub an encode reed for a Vibrasponder, but like Neil
says you'll have some falsing but the biggest problem is the shut off time.
Even with reverse burst they are hard to stop and will cause long PTT
squelch crashes.  And if you are used to a good CTCSS system using reeds and
reverse burst where you have no squelch bursts, you will now be fighting the
bursts.


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-Original Message-
From: Neil McKie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 5:21 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: VibraSponder Question


  Ok, time to step in here ... 

  Start: I have no experience with the KLN6209A reeds ... but I can 
 say for the TLN6824A encode reeds - the apparent predecessor of the 
 KLN6209A reed. 

  The various times I have attempted to substitute the TLN6824A 
 encoder reed in place of the TLN8381A decoder reed, the effects 
 were almost a disaster.  

  In my experience, the TLN8381A decoder reed is a more loosely 
 coupled reed (primary to secondary) then the TLN6824A Encoder reed. 

  I have tried the TLN6824A encoder reed in place of the TLN8381A 
 decoder reed but gave that up quickly as the closer coupling in the 
 encoder reed caused the reed to falsely decode on incoming noise 
 bursts in the decode mode.  

  Hope this helps, 

  Neil McKie - WA6KLA 



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> I don't think there is any difference. I really never plugged a small
> one into an older chassis that took large ones, but I build a lot of
> boards to convert older equipment to tone aquelch (Private Line) and
> used either type for those boards.
> 
> Jim, Glendale, AZ, USA
> 
> --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Adam C. Feuer"
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> > Hello All,
> >
> > Is it ok to replace a TLN8381A (larger size) with a KLN6209A
> (smaller size)?  It plugs into the socket just fine but for obvious
> reasons, there is a lot of room to spare.
> >
> > Will there be any performance issues?
> >
> > Thanks in advance
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> > Adam N2ACF
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] low band repeater

2004-09-18 Thread W9DHI











I currently have a 6 meter repeater on the
air, we also have a 10 meter but it's not currently up.  The 10 meter was split
site using a UHF link but the 6 meter we have up is using duplexors.  It is a
MastrII and works very well with a 1 meg split (53.03 out, 52.03 in), we
modified a 46 meg loop antenna (DB products) and built a new phasing harness
and it works very nice.  It's about 180' up the tower face of a 260' tower so
we do have some pattern distortion as the antennas are leg mounted.  At the
same site we have 444.850/449.850 running a 1/4 K and the that antenna is top
mounted.  The coverage is a little better on 440 without any pattern
distortion, but otherwise the coverage is equal.  However in low spots where
there is shading and the UHF doesn't work, the Lowband does and there are
situations that are the complete opposite where the UHF works and the VHF doesn't
.  What more can I tell you.

 

 



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-Original Message-
From: Maire Company
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004
4:17 PM
To:
Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] low
band repeater

 



does
any one know of any low band repeaters on the air?





(30 to
40 mhz)  





 





if so
how good do they work?   





 





any ham
repeaters?





 





if so
how far does the tx and rx freg need to be?  





 





looking to built one and any help would help





 





thanks 
John





 



























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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood repeater, mobile?

2004-09-18 Thread W9DHI
Title: Message











Either the old 20 series or the newer 50
series would make good event repeaters running 20 watts.  Both are capable of
running off of DC (the 20 requires a mod and a power plug, the 50 has the
battery input already as it doesn't include a power supply), either one in
transmit duty probably won't take more than 7 amps at 13.8.

 

 



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-Original Message-
From: Dakota Summerhawk
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3:25 PM
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Subject: [Repeater-Builder]
Kenwood repeater, mobile?

 



Was curious as to what kind of
Kenwood repeater can be used for mobile communications? and what kind of specs
there are for them. Needing amp draw and the like for setting up a special
event repeater. wouldl like to have both VHF and UHF repeaters in the van for
events that need one or both. Can someone helpe me out?





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RE: FW: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeater

2004-09-17 Thread W9DHI
Works perfectly for me when I click on it.


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-Original Message-
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Sent: Friday, September 17, 2004 9:53 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: FW: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeater

The click below wont come up.

W9DHI wrote:

>
http://www.maceinconline.com/kenwood/repeaters/900_repeater_transceiver.html
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeater

2004-09-16 Thread W9DHI
You'd probably have to code a new eprom.  I don't know what the current
prices are but the last time I bought some from Kenwood (1994), they were
around 1900.  That was without an amp or controller, the exciter puts out
100 to 700 milliwatts.


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-Original Message-
From: Richard W. Solomon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 5:15 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeater


It says to ..."dial in the FCC Channel Number"...
Not very useful for Ham use (39 MHz split).
Unless they will provide a new EPROM for 25 MHz split.

Any idea on pricing ??

73, Dick, W1KSZ

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To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: FW: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeater



http://www.maceinconline.com/kenwood/repeaters/900_repeater_transceiver.html


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Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 6:42 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeater

I went to the Kenwood site to find what repeaters they have, and all I did
find were 145mcs and 444 mcs repeaters. No mention about 902s.

What are the model numbers are you folks talkin about?

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FW: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeater

2004-09-16 Thread W9DHI

http://www.maceinconline.com/kenwood/repeaters/900_repeater_transceiver.html


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Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeater

I went to the Kenwood site to find what repeaters they have, and all I did
find were 145mcs and 444 mcs repeaters. No mention about 902s.

What are the model numbers are you folks talkin about?

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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeater

2004-09-16 Thread W9DHI
Go to the systems portion on the site..you'll then see the 900 repeaters.


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From: Mr. Edgar McKinney [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 6:42 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeater

I went to the Kenwood site to find what repeaters they have, and all I did
find were 145mcs and 444 mcs repeaters. No mention about 902s.

What are the model numbers are you folks talkin about?

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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeater

2004-09-15 Thread W9DHI











Steve I think you have more than a problem
with Kenwood…it's either your dealer or the way the situation was
handled.  I was a Kenwood dealer for over 20 years (retired last year), and
Kenwood was always responsive to our needs.  I've had "LEMONS" from
every manufacturer including Kenwood and never had a problem with them
replacing the unit…no matter what it was…if I said I wanted it exchanged..they
exchanged it.  There has been a lot of talk of buying from Kenwood Dealers that
don't service their equipment but send it in to the Depot.  Personally I would
never deal with a company that didn't have the technical expertise to maintain
and repair the equipment they sold.  We always repaired all the equipment we
sold "IN HOUSE", except for DOA's which we promptly got an exchange
for the unit or a credit to our account.

 

So all of that said…I really don't
think Kenwood was the problem….it was whoever was in-between and
apparently whomever you purchased the unit from apparently is one of these
companies that doesn't "SERVICE WHAT THEY SELL".

 

If they can't service it, then they
shouldn't sell it…..end of story.

 

 



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NØATH



CLIP

It may
help to point out that we have several members of our team who have years of
experience with commercial two way. We have all of the appropriate equipment
and operate a number of other repeaters in the Greater Cincinnati area on Amateur, commercial, Public Safety and GMRS. Needless to
say we no longer own anything Kenwood since we need things we can rely on and a
manufacturer that we can rely on to honor their warranty. Kenwood does not do
fit that criteria.



 





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Steve Helton

Communications
Division

Emergency
Support Services

Federal
Emergency Management Agency

Cincinnati CERT Task Force



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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood 850 UHF Power level

2004-09-15 Thread W9DHI

First off yes, you can adjust the level to any drive power you want to drive
an amplifier.  We have put many in the field driving amps at ranges from 5
to 15 watts.  As far as the sensitivity goes.the spec of .35 is
conservative and usually is better, but what really helps is that the
selectivity is very good on these units.  You won't be sorry to toss out the
Hamtronics for an 850.


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-Original Message-
From: Michael Singewald N1PLH [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 7:51 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood 850 UHF Power level


Considering replacing our UHF Hamtronics rx and tx with the Kenwood 
TKR850.  Two questions (at this point): Can the output be turned down 
to 7-10 watts in the software; and should I be concerned about a 
sensitivity rating of .35uv compared to a measured .18uv on the 
Hamtronics?  This is for the same quieting (12db).  Or is it safe to 
assume that in the real world the Hamtronics' sensitivity falls to 
about .35uv with a stiff level of rf hitting it whereas the Kenwood 
may hold steady at .35uv?

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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-10 Thread W9DHI

I was a Kenwood dealer for over 20 years before I retired and from day 1
(1983) when Kenwood brought their landmobile line into the states, they had
a very definitive policy.  It wasn't as strict as some of the newer
contracts are trying to enforce, but the contracts I signed had the
following 2 things:   What is your general business area (usually defined by
counties) and #2.was all sales must be face to face...in other words the
beginning of making sure the products weren't sold wholesale or via means
such as the internet.

Now this didn't preclude me from selling products in Venezula, St. Croix,
St. Thomas, Idaho, California and many other places.  I sold the product and
may have shipped it, but I had met with the customer either in their
location or in my location.  So even being in Wisconsin I was able, LEGALLY,
to sell any place I wanted to, and this fit the letter of the contract.

I sold repeaters to Ham's all over the USBUT...I did meet with these
persons at one time or another...whether it be a swapfest of Hamvention or
even by accident on vacation.

The reasoning behind Kenwood and other manufacturers policies is not a
restraint of trade, but in essence was developed to make sure the customer
got the best of service.  These companies that sell other brands of 2way via
the internet and other means have no way of offering the support a local
dealer can.  And I'm not talking just Service, I'm talking all the support
they need...licensing, access to tower sites and on and on.

These contracts are LEGALLY binding (at least in Wisconsin), because I never
signed one until my lawyers looked them over and gave me their legal
opinion. There were times when certain lines we sold required us to sign
contracts that weren't legal and our lawyers pointed this out and x'ed out
the offending sentences and paragraphs.  This was never a problem as they
were accepted after the modifications when the contract company checked
State laws in the state we were doing business in.

In summary:  I don't think Kenwood cares if hams buy TK850's or any other
gear from a Kenwood dealer out of their area.  This is a very small
percentage of the dealers sales and really don't impact the spirit of the
contract.

73,


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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ts 64 pickup time?

2004-09-09 Thread W9DHI

This has been brought up before, there are mods that allow you to speed up
the decode time...below is where the info is on the Repeater-builder
website.

Communications Specialists Information Index 
... Industries Modification of the TS-32 for faster response time
Information supplied by Com-Spec TS-64 Instruction Sheet   This is the full
data package containing the schematic, tone chart, programming ...
http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/com-spec-index.html - 5k - 2003-11-01

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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-08 Thread W9DHI
Being a retired dealer that used to sell them to hams$1000 to 1100 is a
good price.  The list price is 1500 + and we always did ham clubs at or
around 1000 including programming and alignment.  They are excellent
repeaters, when I sold my business I had 18 channels of Narrow-Band UHF
trunking using 850's with TPL amps putting out 110 watts.  We never had a
failure and some of the sites were extremely busy, so much so you would
think hams were talkingI'm talking large fleets of school busses, 125 or
so busses to each dispatcher, so they would run continuous for 2 or more
hours at a time.

If you have a problem getting a good price, email me direct and I'll try to
hook you up with a dealer that will help you out.

73,


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Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

Hi Joel, the typical 750 dealer cost is around
$1000.00 give or take $100.00 so when you get your
quotes from dealers you'll know who is giving you the
best deal. I would recommend Skipp's radio service
shop here in California for the best deal or at least
an honest deal. Check out his web site...

"http://www.radiowrench.com/basicone.html";

Regards, Barry

--- Joel Mele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Good Morning:
> 
> Thanks to Kevin and Jim for their comments on
> Kendecomm equipment.  The information is greatly
> appreciated.
> 
> Can any one recommend a source for a Kenwood TKR-750
> ?
> 
> TNX...Joel W4SLH
> 




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RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 PA out - again...

2004-09-07 Thread W9DHI
Have you done any troubleshooting yourself to find out what is failing.  Did
you go thru the troubleshooting routine in the manual.  I've found that MSR
amps are very good and only fail very rarely.  I've seen the Choke feeding
the power to the mid level amps have a bad connection...you'll read the
voltage on the collectors in idle, but when you go to TX the voltage will go
away.  I've seen this on a number of amps of the 2000 series.  I've also
seen people repair these by replacing the transistors in the mid level amp,
and of course it works for a while because they disturbed the choke and got
a decent connection again.  But the only real way to repair it is to remove
the board and remove the choke and clean the leads and reinstall it and make
sure it is well soldered.


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-Original Message-
From: N9WYS [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 9:01 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 PA out - again...

I have an MSR2000 on 444.550 for the local ham club / county EMA.  The PA (a
110W model) is out again.  We just had this repaired by the local Motorola
shop, with whom we've had very good results from in the past.  We're running
the PA at about 80W, so I'm thinking we didn't "burn it up", but I can't
help but wonder if there is anything inherently wrong with the MSR2000 PA
for UHF.  This is the third time the PA has failed in this particular
machine in about a 2-year time frame.  (This was a repeater originally tuned
for 460 MHZ, and brought down to the ham band.)  This particular machine has
been a pain in the @$% - RX sensitivity isn't what it should be, PA keeps
going out, etc.  Seems like we're up at the site every couple of months do
make some sort of repair on it.
I'm wondering if we should just cut our losses and get another machine, or
should I keep plugging away at this repeater?  If we do decide to chuck it,
how much can I expect to spend to get a comparable replacement - we use this
machine during severe weather season for forwarding reports to the NWS, and
it's open other times.  We want to add remote RX sites (you've probably seen
my inquiries about those in the past) but I don't want to start adding
remote RX sites until I get the main repeater working reliably.
I'm open to suggestions...
Thanks,
Mark - N9WYS






 
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] KENWOOD TKR-850 UHF REPEATER Can it be tuned and Programed in the Ham Band

2004-09-04 Thread W9DHI
Yes no problem at all.


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-Original Message-
From: aj4ef [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2004 6:44 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] KENWOOD TKR-850 UHF REPEATER Can it be tuned and
Programed in the Ham Band

KENWOOD TKR-850 UHF REPEATER Can it be tuned and Programed in the 
Ham Band?
The 450-470 Mhz Model.
I need it to TX 442.100 RX 447.100
Thanks for the help.






 
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: dB compariisons

2004-08-30 Thread W9DHI
You are correct the standard is 50 µV for a S9 indication, and you are also
right most ham rigs are way, way, way off.  Except for those we build
ourselves.  My HF rig shows exactly S9 for 50 µV.  But that is the only
thing nowadays that could be considered standard.  The S meter is run off
the AGC circuit controlling the gain of the IF amp in most radios.  However
how that is created is different in all rigs and the variation from S9
either lower or higher will probably not be calibrated.

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-Original Message-
From: Bob Dengler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 4:12 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: dB compariisons

At 8/29/2004 12:07 PM, you wrote:

> Actually, the old standard was 6 db per S unit., but then there really
>never has been a real standard for S units that anyone has followed.
>
>Al,
>K9SI

I was once told that Collins radio had standardized S9 to be 50 µV.  That 
would put S1 at 0.20 µV.

The S-meters on most of my VHF/UHF ham gear seem to hit max. indication 
around 10 µV.

Bob NO6B






 
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Builder= ROIP

2004-08-26 Thread W9DHI











I saw this product at IWCE in Las Vegas earlier this year.  It's
very expensive and proprietary and they require you to buy their PC for about
4K….any good radio tech/computer nut can do much better.

 

 



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-Original Message-
From: Mark Holman
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004
10:17 AM
To:
Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder]
Repeater Builder= ROIP

 



I just read an article thought to
talk about Radio Over IP this is what the commercial 2 way market is now
starting to venture into my source is Radio Resource -- Mission Critical
Communications  Aug 2004 pg 34   by Tony Lane  in his
diagram and dicussion they are using WAN / LAN which is very interesting.





 





Tony Lane is VP of Midland
Radio   seems that our Echolink is now capturing the Commercial 2 way
market.





 





 





Mark Holman
let the spam bots go figgure.





 





 



























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RE: [Repeater-Builder] rfi 28-70-41a

2004-08-24 Thread W9DHI

Actually there is enough tuning to allow you to use their 450-470 units from
about 440 to 480so it will work for you.  I've used the same model
(different Variant) both on a 442 system and on a T Band system at 473.


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-Original Message-
From: ian wells [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 9:31 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] rfi 28-70-41a

hi eric
i tried emailing txrx on both email addresses and it came back with not
valid
but if the unit is for 450-470mhz then it wont be suitable for 473 and
478mhz
i thank you for the reply
Thank you
Ian Wells
Kerinvale Comaudio
mail service 1017,
Biloela,4715.
www.kerinvalecomaudio.com.au
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From: "Eric Lemmon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 12:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] rfi 28-70-41a


> Ian,
>
> I suspect that the duplexer was made by TX-RX Systems.  The "28"
> indicates that it uses the "Vari-Notch" pseudo bandpass circuit, the
> "70" indicates that it is for the 450-470 MHz band, and the "41" is an
> electrical specification of the number, size, and shape of the
> cavities.  The "a" indicates a standard 19-inch rack mount.
>
> My TX-RX catalog does not list a "41" variant, so it might be a special
> model.  Contact <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for help in determining the
> specifications of your duplexer.
>
> 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
>
> ian wells wrote:
> >
> > can anyone advise any information on the above diplexer
> > Thank you
> > Ian Wells
> > Kerinvale Comaudio
> > mail service 1017,
> > Biloela,4715.
> > www.kerinvalecomaudio.com.au
> > 1-email- [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > 2-email- [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mike, check your e-mail!

2004-08-11 Thread W9DHI
Here you go Neil:


ULS License
Commercial Operator License - PG1318833 - MC KIE, NEIL E  
 


 
 
Call Sign  PG1318833Radio Service CM - Commercial Operator 
Status Active  Auth Type Regular  
Dates 
Grant 03/21/1985   Expiration
Effective 03/21/1985   Cancellation
  
  
 
Licensee Information 
 
Licensee ID
SGIN   
000  FRNType Individual  
Licensee Name 
MC KIE, NEIL E

   
 
  
  
 
FRC Data 
 
Oper. Class  PG - General Radiotelephone Operator License  
Endorsements
COLEM 
  
  

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-Original Message-
From: Neil McKie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 10:07 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mike, check your e-mail!


  I certainly agree.  He seems to do that very infrequently. 

  Neil 

sgreact47 wrote:
> 
> Mike, ilq, check your ilq e-mail!!
> 
> Will
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Question for the group

2004-08-11 Thread W9DHI
Also remember there is still a requirement for radar endorsement if you are
working on ships radar or microwave.


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-Original Message-
From: Russ Hines [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 12:41 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Question for the group

Hi Frank:

The First Class Radiotelephone Operator's License was replaced with
the General Radiotelephone Operator's License nearly 20 years ago.
Approximately equivalent to the old 2nd Class license, the GROL is
only needed for aviation, marine, and international public fixed
stations.

These days, one does not need any license to work as a tech at a
broadcast station, radio or TV.  The FCC put the responsibility for
proper operation of a station's transmitter in the hands of the
station licensee, and leaves it up to them to hire competent techs.
This was part of deregulation back during the Reagan Administration.

I'm not aware of any database for commercial licensees, but if there
is one, I'd guess either the FCC, NARTE, ISCET or NRE might likely
post it on the web.

Hope this helps.

73,
Russ
WB8ZCC



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To: "List Server repeater-builder"

Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 1:18 AM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Question for the group


> I have a neighbor who works for a cellular carrier, and had the
old FCC
> First Class Radio Telephone license.
> First question, is that license still required for techs at tv and
radio
> stations or did the FCC drop the requirement?
> Is there a place on the web to search a license database?
> They are not listed in the ULS web site.
> Thanks
> N3FLR - Frank
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