[Repeater-Builder] XLINK BT, Blue Tooth for Cell Phone Connection to Repeaters at the site
Hi Eric, John and the Group! Saw you post about the Xlink BT. Neat Idea! I never thought of Blue Tooth. I picked up one of these little guys on Ebay last week and started to experiment with it. Seems kind of nice. It should work out, .. Any suggestions so I do not reinvent the wheel? Like John, WA3ZGL said in his post, My Club is trying to cut club costs and the repeater phone line is too high because we have to pay commercial rates. More than $40 a month (taxes eat up almost half!!) Trust me, I have tried to get this changed, no luck! We want to use it for repeater control and autopatch. Yes, some guys still use it, I think it was also the same guys that didn't want PL in their radio too! (only joking, Flame suit ON!!) I have a family plan phone service, so the extra cell is about $15 after taxes. That should save the Club around $ 300 a yr. Over the years I have tried to explain to cell carriers what I wanted to do, I told them I had a fax machine at a job site trailer without phone service and wanted to hook it up to my cell phone. It was an easy explanation, try explaining a wide coverage repeater and a repeater controller!! (Hi Hi) All I get was that deer in the headlight stare from those 18 year old kids and when they bring out the old timer expert (maybe 25-ish, same thing) .. when did we become middle aged? Anyway, any special ideas or suggestions on using this little guy? Anyway great post! 73, Brian WD9HSY Flame suit on! I insulted Hams without PL, still use autopatch, don't have control receivers, people under 30, all of us middle age guys, deer, and fax machines! (HI HI) Taxman?
[Repeater-Builder] ANDREW 7/8 Hardline Question
Hi All, I have a fellow ham who has asked me about some 7/8 Andrew hardline he has received. This hardline appears to have solid Aluminum center. On the cable it says: ANDREW 36060-40 44250 8/81 DOE NV-RF-19 REV-2 We believe that this may have been used in microwave applications. Any ideas? Thanks Brian WD9HSY
[Repeater-Builder] Where can one get VB-11 and VB-83 coax?
Hi All! Is there a source for VB-11 and VB-83 coax out there? Or is there an equivalent cable from someone else? and of course what were the impedances and constants and the like of them? I know that this has been talked about before sorry Thanks! Brian **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220814852x1201410738/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26 hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DAprilfooter419NO62)
[Repeater-Builder] Celwave 633-6A-2N Tuning down to 441 / 446
Hi all! I have a Celwave 633-6A-2N duplexer with a bandwidth of 450-470. Has anyone had any luck/success taking this down to 441tx/446rx? This is a 6 cavity, band reject 50w mobile duplexer. Thanks Again! 73, Brian **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0001)
[Repeater-Builder] Micor Exciter TLD5803 BPR Securenet
Hi there! I'm playing with a Securenet VHF Micor repeater and moving down to the 146. This unit I believe was running around 164. I've played with the exciter and I believe it is to far out of range to work down at 146. Is it safe to assume that in the model number of TLD5803 that I should be looking for at 5801, or maybe a mid range 5802? I'm OK on the RX side so far. Being Securenet, I'm not as sure on all the numbers, but I have lots of old Micor boards to put in, but I'd like to try to keep it secure, if possible. Any Securenet pro's out there? Incase you should ask the cards are: DVP ENCODE MOD, SECURENET PROCESSOR, SECURENET DECODER, 4 FREQ CONTROL MODULAR, SQ GATE, GUARD TONE DECODER, F1 PL CONTROLER, TIME OUT, SECURENET STATION CONTROLER, AND LINE DRIVER. Any ideas? 73, Brian WD9HSY **Who's never won? Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?ncid=emlcntusmusi0003)
[Repeater-Builder] Ritron Repeaters
Hi All! I have a couple of Ritron UHF repeaters here and kind of curious if anyone has had a chance to screw around with these little job site repeaters. Anyone moved them to the ham bands? For their age, I was surprised they worked, had clean audio and rated output. New rocks are $21 each from ICM, not too bad. The two I have is a Repeater Plus and a Responder II. One is at 15 watts and the other at 3 watts. Both do repeat and are PL. I checked the Ritron website, no info on these guys. I don't have any manuals. oh well! Yepp, its 70's and 80's tech, but what the heck, the sunspot cycle is still low! 73, Brian WD9HSY Before we flame, my repeaters are Micors and I know these are not top of line, but they are not a couple of hundred pounds either! **New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew0001)
[Repeater-Builder] Re: COAX LENGHT (now DUMMY LOADS)
Collin, A guy local to me (WD9HSY) sells them - rated at 200W - on a certain auction site. Normal cost is about $59.00. If you do a search for dummy load it will pop up for you. Although not costing an arm and a leg these might qualify for a finger or two... ;-) I'm on the List Too!!!73, Brian WD9HSY BTW Mark, I only have a few more, my source has dried up! Get them while they are hot! (Dummy Loads!) .. bad joke! 73, Brian **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall0001)
[Repeater-Builder] Who is Scotch Kote?
Hi All! I'm sorry to say this but after all the stuff of the past few days that when I saw the post on: How to remove Scotch Kote ... I thought he was a member that someone we wanted off the list!! My mind is going . I can feel it! 73, Brian WD9HSY **Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr000520)
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Programing issues, my SCOM 7K's DTMF tones
Hi Skip and all the guys! The 7K is working just fine. It seems that I have locked out all responses, all the id's are off, no time announcements, no normal announcements (I was programming it to do just that, minimum responses!) The weird thing right now is the controller hears the DTMF, mutes when it decodes the DTMF, but is not executing the commands. If I send a macro to tell me the time or turn the system on or off, (on the phone line or over the air) the 7K mutes the tones, but doesn't execute the command. I did not change any of the priorities of the receivers, just shortened up everything so that when this weekend's special event happens, the 7K system is a linked/slave to Tom's 7330. We are linking 3 or 4 systems together for a special event. I just do not want to hit the MAGIC BUTTON . COLD RESET!!! Anyway, it looks like I fat-fingered something, and a reset is called for, I just don't really look forward to it. My 7K is more than a decade old, was a version 1.14 now its a 2.03b. It is rock solid. It is the heart of my system, controls 2 repeaters (the other system is also now in this same condition too!) I love it! Thanks Bob the gang at SCOM for this great product! 73, Brian, WD9HSY **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507)
[Repeater-Builder] Programing my 7K DTMF issues
Hi All! This is Brian, WD9HSY and I'm having a problem with my 7K. I was programming my 7K to work with another system for a joint radio operation. I was configuring the 7K to basically play dumb. I was programming a macro to put the 7K into a no ID, no Courtesy Beep mode to let my buddies' 7330, (yes I said 7330) control the system Anyway, while I was programming the 7K I have seemed to have turned off the DTMF's ability to decode. The 7K will answer the phone, make a voice announcement, but wont accept any DTMF codes, and hangs up on me after 40 seconds. DTMF are not accepted anywhere, either on rx1, rx2, or the phone line. All I was doing was turning off the Courtesy beep, shortening the hang time and pausing the scheduler. Help! Brian, WD9HSY **Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg0005000102)
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor VHF 1/4 KW Repeater Available
Hi Steve! Its been rolling around in my head! What would you like for it? Transport is not a problem, I've gotten 6 ft cabinets in the van before. Brian In a message dated 4/7/2008 3:31:55 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Brian, I kept your email in case it turned out this was still in my garage and available now this spring. Are you still interested? I would like to clear up some space in my garage, and have a few other projects that I can use the space and funds for. I can help with transportation if that helps. Let me know Steve - KB9FMU Sycamore **Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv000316)
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Stationmaster Ant...to use or not???
Hi Carl! I had a similar concern a few years back when I got a free site that had a 460 Stationmaster on top of the tower. Being Free and already in place I said sure and but the antenna on the air (140 ft LDF5 hardline) The gurus informed me that on a Vertical like the Station Master will introduce downtilt of about 2 degrees per 10 megs in freq. So I had around 3-4 degrees of downtilt. but it was free and in place, so I lived with it for a few years If you can pickup a DB Dipole style antenna (DB420, 404, 408) downtilt is not an issue even if the freq is off, just reduced gain. I replace that Station master with a DB408 a few years back and even thou it had less gain there was no down tilt so my range did not suffer. I'd wait for a dipole 1st! Have I confused you yet? Brian, WD9HSY Mokena, IL Your kid may be an Honor Student, Your Kid may be a Great Athlete, Your Kid may be a Doctor or a Lawyer, But My kid is in the US Air Force plays with Minuteman III ICBM's, Nuclear, Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles By the way, What is your Lat / Long? **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598)
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Audio/squelch question (with audio sample)
Hi Jeff, I have experience similar noises on my Micor repeater that turned out to be a old antenna with minute cracks in the aluminum causing arcing during transmit that the receiver was picking up. I changed out just about everything but the antenna and STILL HAD THE NOISES!. The finial test that made me to decide to change out the antenna was a simple one. I shut down the transmitter and just listened to the input of the repeater via its receiver, no noise, pops! TX on pops, TX off gone! Also, loose and corroded parts around the antenna can also cause this arcing. Check anything near the antenna. Hope this helps! Brian, WD9HSY Your kid may be an Honor Student, Your Kid may be a Great Athlete, Your Kid may be a Doctor or a Lawyer, But My kid is in the US Air Force plays with Minuteman III ICBM's, Nuclear, Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles By the way, What is your Lat / Long? **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Newsline Poll: Do You Plan To Buy A D-Star Radio F...
Hi Everyone! D-Star, D-Star, D-Star, D-Star Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! (old ref to The Brady Bunch had to say it!) I've been to the presentations . do we need this much hype? I'm just a little afraid that if they push it hard enough it will have the opposite effect Anyone remember PL 25 yrs ago? Just a thought, all fun intended, 73, Brian Your kid may be an Honor Student, Your Kid may be a Great Athlete, Your Kid may be a Doctor or a Lawyer, But My kid is in the US Air Force plays with Minuteman III ICBM's, Nuclear, Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles By the way, What is your Lat / Long? **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)
Re: [Repeater-Builder] TLN 5731A - Tone Private Line Encoder
Here you are! 73, Brian, WD9HSY XZ 67.0WZ 69.3XA 71.9WA 74.4XB 77.0 WB 79.7YZ 82.5YA 85.4YB 88.5ZZ 91.5 ZA 94.8ZB 97.41Z 100.01A 103.51B 107.2 2Z 110.92A 114.82B 118.83Z 123.03A 127.3 3B 131.84Z 136.54A 141.34B 146.25Z 151.4 5A 156.75B 162.26Z 167.96A 173.86B 179.9 7Z 186.27A 192.8M1 203.58Z 206.5M2 210.7 M3 218.1M4 225.79Z 229.1M5 233.6M6 241.8 M7 250.30Z 254.1 Your kid may be an Honor Student, Your Kid may be a Great Athlete, Your Kid may be a Doctor or a Lawyer, But My kid is in the US Air Force plays with ICBM's, Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles, And what were you saying? **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)
Re: [Repeater-Builder] 19 rack positioning question
Hi Barry, My 2 cents! A 100 watt Micor lofts along regardless of temp. If you can stand it, so can a Micor. Not all of us have 72 degree air conditioned, clean rooms! If your PA has the BIG heatsink, its continuous duty, the mobile heatsink need some cooling because they are only rated at 35 watts tops! Before starting this into my Micor horror stories, I have had 100 watt V's and U's Micor in building penthouses where it was more than +130 degrees, and one in a grain silo -15 degrees below zero with 3 ft of ice in the lowest level. My biggest concern in the hot house was not dripping sweat on the radio. There was a thread here a few years back about your favorite varmint found living or otherwise in your radio cabinet! I have tried to follow the pictures in the Moto manuals, Duplexers on the bottom, PA's on top. 73, Brian, WD9HSY Your kid may be an Honor Student, Your Kid may be a Great Athlete, Your Kid may be a Doctor or a Lawyer, But My kid is in the US Air Force plays with ICBM's, Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles, And what was your Lat/Long? **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)
[Repeater-Builder] Micor UHF PA control line question
Hi All, I have an application were I am using a 10 watt GM300 to drive a Micor 75 watt PA. I have a couple of concerns about this and I thought it would be better to ask the group than to blow up the PA and the GM300 (good idea, right?) I set the GM300 for 1.5 watts drive (Is 1.5 watts ok for a 0-10 watt GM300?) I connected the control line to A+ ( the book says 6-10 v, but I've told this is OK, I question that logic.) Keyed up, 105 watts! Turned GM300 to 1 watt, got 90, 3/4 watt got 80! OK, I'm blowing smoke, but I'm afraid of white smoke in cabinet! I would like to get this drive back to 1.5 -2 watts (protect the GM300 and prevent spurs) and get this PA back down to 70 watts Any easy way to control the control line? I'm missing something easy here, so flame suit is on! 73, Brian ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor VHF 1/4 KW Repeater Available
Hi There! What would you like for it? My daughter teaches school in Sycamore! 73, Brian, WD9HSY Your kid may be an Honor Student, Your Kid may be a Great Athlete, Your Kid may be a Doctor or a Lawyer, But My kid is in the US Air Force plays with ICBM's, Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles, And what were you saying? ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
[Repeater-Builder] Micor UHF tripler output / PA input
Hi All! --- Happy Bird Day (a little early) I have a 75 watt UHF Micor PA and for the life of me cant remember the amp's drive input or for that matter the output of the tripler. Of course all of my manuals are in storage, we had a small flood last month! Thanks all! Brian Your kid may be an Honor Student, Your Kid may be a Great Athlete, Your Kid may be a Doctor or a Lawyer, But My kid is in the US Air Force plays with ICBM's, Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles, And what were you saying? ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
[Repeater-Builder] Micor receiver -- TLD0273B3PR
Hi all, I have an offer for a couple of Micor's that are SPLIT Band, TX is VHF-Low and RX is VHF-Hi Band. The guy tells me the receiver is a TLD0273 B3 PR on 151.XX. I know enough to be dangerous about Micors and I was hoping that the RX would be ham split 2 receiver, but at the same time never heard of a ' 0273. Special receiver due to the low band TX? Any ideas? 73, Brian, WD9HSY Your kid may be an Honor Student, Your Kid may be a Great Athlete, Your Kid may be a Doctor or a Lawyer, But My kid is in the US Air Force plays with ICBM's, Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles, What was your Latitude and Longitude? ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor receiver -- Oppppps!
TLD8273 --- Stupid me! I'm hiding in my flame suit! Brian Your kid may be an Honor Student, Your Kid may be a Great Athlete, Your Kid may be a Doctor or a Lawyer, But My kid is in the US Air Force plays with ICBM's, Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles, What was your Latitude and Longitude? ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
[Repeater-Builder] Call Sign and Sounds like a Ham -- Now WC Calls
Hi All If memory serves the WC calls were for ARES stations, my local village had a WC call and the volunteer hams also had WC calls, this was back in the 70's and it is all non-existent today. (I think!) 73, Brian, WD9HSY, 1977 or 1978 Your kid may be an Honor Student, Your Kid may be a Great Athlete, Your Kid may be a Doctor or a Lawyer, But My kid is in the US Air Force plays with ICBM's, Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles, What was your Latitude and Longitude? ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
[Repeater-Builder] Contains No Copper!
Contains no copper I live just south of Orland Park, IL (Andrew's old Corporate office) I had the opportunity a few years back to pick up some LDF5. While on the property I saw 2 - 30 yard dumpsters side by side by one of the manufacturing buildings. The 1 dumpster had all sizes of scrap, bent, damaged heliax from 1/4 superflex to 3+ inch air cable. It was ready to overflow, and no piece was larger than 6 ft. The other 30 yard dumpster was almost full of pure scrap copper from the manufacturing process. The noon time sun made the dumpster look like it was on fire from the shiny copper! Blinded by the light! What a sight! 73 Brian, WD9HSY Your kid may be an Honor Student, Your Kid may be a Great Athlete, Your Kid may be a Doctor or a Lawyer, But My kid is in the US Air Force plays with ICBM's, Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles, What was your Lat. and Long. ? ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: [Repeater-Builder] WX Radio w/ S.A.M.E Revisited
RS 12-251 It's an older disco'd model, a few float around on Ebay and a few guys out here have them to. It shuts down at the end of the message. I have one sitting here on the desk at work(waiting for conversion for my repeater) and it works just dandy. I believe it's one of the models listed on the RB website with a conversion. Tom W9SRV ** ** Hi All! For what its worth, I have 2 Radio Shack 12-250 (they turn off after the message, not 5 minutes! When you find them on ebay, they go for $10-15. Yes, they have the 3 lights that stay on for the duration of the alert. Brian Your kid may be an Honor Student, Your Kid may be a Great Athlete, Your Kid may be a Doctor or a Lawyer, But My kid is in the Air Force plays with ICBM's Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles, . So, what were you saying? ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
[Repeater-Builder] 5 minute timers on SAME WX Alert Radios----
In a message dated 6/9/2007 10:56:15 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The warning LED comes on and stays on for the duration of the actual warning. The audio from the speaker stays on for about 5 minutes, assuming that you have it set up for the voice message option. However, there is an internal point where you can pick up continuous audio. This is per a post by someone else here on this list a couple weeks back. Hi All, I have 2 Same WX Radios from Radio Shack, 12-250 and 12-261. Both of these radios do not have 5 minute timers, but react to the NWS tones to turn ON and OFF before and after the warnings. I also have 2 Radio Shack Same units 12-249 and 12-258 that have timers in them that go for the full 5 minutes and then mute. (Not very good during a net) During severe weather, I think that a WX radio hooked to a repeater with automatic on off would be the best choice. Has anyone played with either of these Radio Shack 12-250 and 12-261 WX Radios? This seems to be the way to go. As per the legal question.. I'm no legal eagle, but if I'm going to read the thing anyway, why not rebroadcast it 1st? With the appropriate safe guards, you can CYA yourself! Please don't flame me to bad... Brian, WD9HSY ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Interference and t-1504 questions
In a message dated 5/24/2007 1:33:13 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just as a tongue in cheek comment... you could operate your own box and play train-set with the real deal. cheers, skipp Skipp . You do not know how much fun Tom's dad would have with that idea. You should see the train layouts! I think Tom's old bedroom is now a model train layout. 73, Brian, WD9HSY ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] [Motorola-Micor] Looking for info on a Micor Special
Eric and Chris: It was my intention to strip out the 163.xx DVP receiver, remove the Helicals, drop in 146.xx Helicals and go for it .. OK I think there's an inductor and/or a resistor that's need to be changed .. but that would leave the IF strip intact? Right? Brian, WD9HSY * Chris, You bring up an interesting point. I simplified my previous response because the poster had a DVP station he wanted to use for conventional operation. In this scenario, it really wouldn't matter which exciter or receiver board was installed. The reverse scenario, that of operating a conventional station in a digital mode, is something I did not address. I certainly agree that the exciter and receiver from a DVP station are the best choice for digital modes. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY * [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes: There's nothing different about a DVP station other than the backplane, SCM, and the DVP processing modules. All of the RF equipment is plain old Micor stuff. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY Eric, If you have the DVP manual could you check the part numbers on the IF filters? I was always under the impression that they were spec'd for flatness and group delay to be able to pass 12KB securenet data without distortion. I have been looking for a DVP Micor to find out if I could use one to build a Digital transparent repeater that would pass D-Star, IMBE, and AEGIS similar to the ones built out of Maxtracs. Chris N9LLO ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
[Repeater-Builder] Looking for Info on a Micor Special
Hi All, Brian here! I have picked up a Micor RT repeater, a model C73RXB3106BT, nothing special about it being a 100 watt VHF repeater except that it is a DVP, securenet repeater. Does anyone out there have any experience with this little bugger? The unit was up in the 160's so I'll field strip some of my 146 parts to get it down, but are there any pitfalls that I may be missing here. Is it compatible with a plain old analog voice repeater? Thanks, Brian See everybody at Hara! ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
[Repeater-Builder] [Motorola-Micor] Looking for info on a Micor Special
Hi Eric, Thanks for the info! I have converted a number of micors over the year and this DVP unit seems interesting. Luckily I have all the modules, but no channel elements, (based on the fed agency, I can see why)... While visiting the Hara Arena this weekend, I'll be looking for some CE's around the 164-166 range for testing. BTW does a DVP unit still take K1005, K1007 elements? I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE GOLDEN SCREWDRIVER TO IT!! Not even to peer inside, what will I find, PL or DPL? Thanks again! Brian * Brian, I acquired several Micor DVP (Digital Voice Protection) stations that were removed from Government service, and have some experience converting them to clear voice operation. The primary problem to confront is that the backplane and the station control module are different from the unencrypted Micor stations. A DVP station will have a TLN5979 backplane interconnect board, while a normal station uses a TLN5644 backplane. The DVP station control module (SCM) is a TLN5970, which will not work with the TLN5644 backplane. The normal Micor SCM is a TLN4635, which will not work with the TLN5979 backplane. The bottom line here is that you must use the proper SCM with the backplane you have installed in the station. If you intend to control your Micor station with an aftermarket controller, you probably can make the appropriate connections to the backplane and do without the majority of the plug-in modules. Just be aware that the audio path is different between the DVP and non-DVP backplanes, so the jumpers will be different. The manual you need for your station is 6881036E40 which, unfortunately, is no longer available from Motorola. However, I have a virgin copy of that manual, and am in the process of scanning it into PDF for posting on the RBTIP site. There is already a wealth of information about converting a commercial-split Micor repeater to the 2m band, on the Repeater-Builder site. I am cross-posting this response on that list so that others can help you with the conversion. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
[Repeater-Builder] Looking for info on TPL UHF Power Amp PA6-1AE 19 Rack Mt
RE: Looking for info on TPL UHF Power Amp PA6-1AE 19 rack mount. Hi All! I recently P/U this amp. Unfortunately, TPL lists many versions of the PA6 on their web site: _http://www.tplcom.com/_ (http://www.tplcom.com/)This list has a number of packages that this amp comes in. I have a 19 rack version about 7 high. It appears that I have an older model not on their site. I have an email also pending with them sent yesterday. Here is what I got so far: There is no model number, serial number, ranges, etc on this package! -- I have some older version of the 400-512 MHz amp similar to the PA6 with the RS package The RS package has vertical fins, this one seems older with horizontal fins. No Fans! The Heat sink covers the entire front of the unit. -- I could only generate low power up to 450 MHz and got 4 in 60 watts out 8 in 75 watts out at 443 450 I saw no difference in output at 443 450 but the guy had 4 watt 464 rpt (some no name, data rpt'er, this amp may have been part of this package!) TPL currently offers amps in the 6 in 100 watt out range. Anyway, Any one have any experience with these little guys? Access to old sales brouchers, tune up instructions and the like? Any help would be great Thanks, Brian WD9HSY ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for info on TPL UHF Power Amp PA6-1AE 19 Rack...
In a message dated 5/13/2007 10:07:16 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Brian, The manual you seek is available for download here: www.repeater-builder.com/other-mfrs/tpl-uhf-band.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY Hi Eric! Thanks for finding that on the site. I feel a little foolish after tearing up the site looking for TPL and getting nothing on the search engine. I worked the link backwards and found it on the site. Even using all the variations of: tpl-uhf-band.pdf pop up nothing on the search engine. Thanks again, Brian ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
[Repeater-Builder] SAME WX Radios
Hi All Speaking of WX Radios with SAME There seems to be 2 basic types of these radios. Some play the audio for around 5-10 minutes and shut down (just seems to be a timer in the WX Radio) and some shut down after they receive the mute command over the air from the NWS right after the bulletin ends. It would seem to me that I would want a WX Radio to do the announcement and then SHUT UP! Especially if the weather is bad. Is that Midland WR-100 a timed radio, or one that responds to the tones? If not, any suggestions? 73, Brian .. SEE EVERYONE AT DAYTON! ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
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 http://www.aol.com.
[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_ (http://www.wiscointl.com/decibel/dipoles/asp601-602.htm) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Spectrum Communications
In a message dated 4/24/2007 9:50:25 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone know about Spectrum Communications? Hi Joel, I read your post and the 1st thing that went thought my mind was, here we go again! That a side Users here have painted a poor picture about Spectrum. Spectrum has had major customer service issues over the past few years. For example, slow or no response, orders not being filled or lost in space, and repairs taking forever. I have a SCR1000 VHF here that has been semi retired. It had the best audio I think I ever heard, but it drifted and always seemed to need to be re-tweaked (problems with trimmers) I replaced it with a Micor and never looked back. I guess it wasn't bad for 70-80's technology, just not great. Good Luck Brian, WD9HSY ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Dream List
Hi All! Here is a tough problem. A high ranking official in Law enforcement has approach me to recommend equipment for a UHF repeater to be used by hams to back up to local police/public safety. He sounds like he has deep pockets, the money sounds like it is coming from 9/11 inter-agency type funds. This will be used in the ham bands. Being a Micor junkie, and not really keeping up with newer technology (newer than 1985!! hi hi!!) what should I be looking at for him. The antenna will be a DB420, Andrew heliax, and radio should be Motorola ... (we are in Chicago, Moto Country!) With that in mind, we are looking in the 50 - 100 watt range. Thanks, Brian, WD9HSY ITS A TOUGH JOB, BUT SOMEONE HAS TO DO IT! ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
[Repeater-Builder] Warm Restart of a 6K
Hi All!! Is there a Command anywhere to warm restart a 6K? or to say another way To Push the button remotely? I do not want to cold restart, just warm! Thanks Brian! Two 5K's Two 6K's One 7K ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Combining antennas. Additional Question
In a message dated 2/11/2007 11:30:12 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Has anyone tried to combine DB224E DB408 on the same mast? We have one free space on a nice tower with a good location. The 2 meter antenna on the tower needs replacing. I would like to install a 440 repeater. I have both antennas would like to find a way to get the max use of the location. If anyone has done this, did you use two feed lines or a combiner to one feed line? I'd like to hear anyone's thoughts on this. Fred N4GER Hi All! In addition to Fred's question is there a problem with stacking these antennas one on top the other with the proper support cross arm members at the top and bottom? Brian, WD9HSY
[Repeater-Builder] Anyone had any experience with EchoStation?
Hi All! Happy New Year, in advance! Has anyone had a chance to play around with EchoStation software, namely the Announcement Machine 73, Brian, WD9HSY
[Repeater-Builder] Good Radio's for Repeater? Sounds like Micor vs Mastr II
Sounds like Micor vs Mastr II to me! 73, Brian with Micors, Maxtracs (GM300's) ... Notice we never argue about Midland, Uniden, Alinco . wait for it Spectrum? YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] FLAT AUDIO -- GM300 / MAXTRAC
Hi all! Maybe I'm going blind (after reading all the small print of the manual)! or I just missed it somewhere... On the GM300 or Maxtrac: Is there a software spot or a control switch that send flat audio to the 16 pin accessory connector rather than pre-emp audio? Thanks Brian, WD9HSY YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] GM300 programing question
Hi All! OK, its silly question time! Background: I use a number of UHF Maxtracs for GR300 type operations, links what have you. I have had no problems programming the little buggers with a pentium 1 233 computer (maybe its a little fast of a computer) I recent pick up a few UHF GM300's. The 1stradio I was able to read, change, program all 8 modes with no problems. I did some on air QSO's. All was well except I programmed a friends repeater wrong. went back in changed the FREQ, saved it back to the radio, it beeped at me like normal butnow itis now DOA no TX/RX. The radio powers up, I can go thought all 8 modes (it originally had only 2) but no TX or RX. I rebooted the computer, reread theradio (all 8 new modes were there) programmed it again, beeped likenormal. still dead! GRR! Yes, I'm aware that Maxtrac and GM300 software is different. I'm aware of the speed issues, hence the concern that the pent 1 233mhz being a little fast, but I've had no problems with the Maxtracs. The radios are beeping like normal at the end of the reads/programing, and I'm not getting any error codes. Any ideas? Brian YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] UHF Vertical Seperation on Tower
Hi All! What's the recommended distances for 440 for vertical separation? Horizontal? I know we've discussed it here ... just cant find it! 73, Brian, WD9HSY YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MFJ 1516 repeater antenna
In a message dated 2/27/2006 9:25:08 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?prodid=MFJ-1516 Hi Ian! These look like the UVS-200/300 or the Tram 1480/1481 antennas from Taiwan.This is based on theinstructions thatlook very familiar! Here in the States they go at hamfests for around 39 to 79 US Dollars. I have one on the tower here and it seems OK for regular ham use, but there are not for tall buildings, hill tops, and commercial service. Hope this helps, Brian, WD9HSY YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] Capacitor Question on a NSN6048A CONVERT A COM SPEAKER
A friend of mine has a Motorola amplified speaker (pull from a convert a com) model NSN6048A. There is a split in half capacitor on the main board with the following markings. Can anyone make any since of this or has a circuit diagram of this model or even a wild guess as to an appropriate rating for an audio amp circuit? Here it is: There was a capacitor split wide open on the circuit board – gold one says ade w7 10/25 ebs J-03 GPF If you can steer me in the right direction, that's cool too! 73, Brian YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] *** OT *** Any GP-68 Gurus out there? (programming question)
Hi There! Any one out there have any experience with this keyboard direct entry HT? The radio wont go into program mode, and I'm wondering about this dealer/user config. I've been to batlabs and I have the ap73/gp68 user manuals but would like to talk/keyboard to a user/owner of this little rig. Thanks! Brian, WD9HSY YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] first-of-its kind device
In a message dated 1/12/2006 11:31:01 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A prototype has been developed, another is in the works and state officials have allocated nearly $2.1 million to build a box for towns across the state, Sandford says. 2.1 Million dollars for a RICK and 2 - Maxtracs -- should have sold it on EBAY! 73, Brian, WD9HSY YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Micor Mobile
In a message dated 1/5/2006 2:51:14 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a Micor mobie that is getting power to the exciter but not showing and power out of the PA. I think the finals are good but could be wrong. Not an electronic genius. Thanks Any help would be appreciate Hi there! Been there, done that! You may need to check the bandpass filters. The exciter should be around .4-.5 watts out, and the bandpass may not be "passing" especially at ham freqs! As an old friend said, "Tune for max smoke"on both filters, but remember that's how Moto kept the spurs in check! Make sure you double check for Clean Output! 73, Brian YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] DB 224 DB404 -- Maybe a silly question!
OK, I've put on my Flame retardant suit, so it is duck and cover time! Has anyone put a 404 and a 224 on the same mast? I may have a space constraint, hence the question. If I did this, the 224 would have the elements lined up for 9db pattern and the 404 would be broadside to 224, or put another way, if the 224 elements are faced north, the 404 would be east-west. I'm thinking about putting the 404 at the bottom of the 224 mast for strength, any thoughts? Yes, my main concern is interaction between the 2-50 watt repeaters. I would love to put the 404 on top, like the db model , but height and mast strength are my concern. I prefer medium raw, so easy on the flames!! 73, Brian, WD9HSY YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] RG-142 / RG-400 Motorola Duplexer jumper Question
Hi All, I recently pick up a Motorola T-1504 Duplexer that has RG-214 jumpers on it I've been told or have read in Moto's manual for the 1504's: Use RG-142 (have read this and was told to use RG-400 instead) Use Silver PL-259 .. (Crimp on or Solder? Thoughts?) I have the lengths of the coax from the manual on the T-1504. My local source for these cables is now a silent key, so if anyone can refer to a good source for the cable/connectors that would be nice.. I've been told The Wireman is pretty good. Thanks all! Brian, WD9HSY YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] 16 pin Maxtrac Question
Hi All... Is there anyway to tell if a Maxtrac is a 16pin or 5pin radio just from the model number? To many listing on EBAY without a pic of the back or text in the add. Thanks, Brian YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] VHF Maxtrac Power Output
Hi All! I'm wiring up a temporary repeater using 2 16 pin VHF Maxtracs and a 7k. All is fine, my question is there a "safe" power level when used in repeater use with Fans? I know that micors, (my bread and butter)don't like less than 50-60% power. Is this the same with Maxtracs? It's a 40 watt VHF. Thought I'd ask before I blow anything up! Thanks, 73 Brian WD9HSY YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] Spectra Tac Audio
Hi All, There is always Motorola's amplified speakers, like the NSN-6048, which has a10 watt audio amp built into the speaker. These are used in the convert-a-coms. Give it the speaker output and 12 volts and stand back! Their Loud! 73, Brian, WD9HSY YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] Micor VHF/UHF Mobile Question
Hi All, Can a VHF Micormobile use an UHF Micor RX'er in a direct swap out? Or to say it a different way, I want an UHF RX'er in a VHF Micor. They appear to be a direct swap out, but are there any pitfalls? They both use their own channel elements, audio amps are the same. What am I missing? Any ideas would be nice! Respectfully, Brian, WD9HSY YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] uv-200 DUAL BAND Antenna Cut Lengths (LITTLE OT)
Hi All, This is that cheap little import 2 section FB Stick that stands around 6-7 ft tall. Any have the tuning lengths for this little guy for 146/445? Lost the piece of paper! Thanks Brian 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] Telewave Products
Hi again! Oh boy, 2 questions for the group in 2 days for me! Does anyone have any experience with Telewave Antennas, like their 4 or 8 pole on 2 meters? They seem to be priced right up there with DB. I love the 44 Wattmeter, but I've never played with the antennas. Thanks, Brian, WD9HSY 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] WEATHER RELATED STATIC
Let's talk about static! Hi everybody! I'm experiencing high static levels in our repeater that appears to develop ahead and during serve weather outbreaks. Other times it seems perfectly fine. Could be precipitation static? Wind bouncing the antenna around? Internal grounding problems? A couple of weeks ago we found that water had gotten into the 1/2 hardline (Andrew) We replaced the heliax, and have a great standing wave on the antenna and are looking for some ideas on this. What do we got? 40 watt Micor Repeater,4 pole antenna (yes, its getting old)! SCOM 7K, Sinclair hybrid ring duplexers. Any Ideas? Have any questions? Thanks All! Brian, WD9HSY 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] WEATHER RELATED STATIC
DESCRIBE THE STATIC.. Maybe static is the wrong word... Its more like loss of signal, like mobiles becoming HT's and HT's without antennas! Like the receiver wants to hide ... (Hi, Hi) My only concern about wind vibration is that the antenna hasn't been played with. We have windy days, but it's much worst during weather outbreaks! No where near as bad as just a windy day. Thanks all! Brian 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor mobile transmitter
Hi There! Micor mobiles do not like be lowered below 2/3 rated output.. they like to go boom! I had a couple of 100 watters that both went funny even thought I had them in the 60-65 watt range. they were replaced with 40 and 60 watters and those micors are still playing today. I have a fan blowing 100% of the time across the heatsink.I think I have them set at 25 and 40 respectfully. I adjust power with the level control. Hope that this helps! Brian, WD9HSY This info is stuff that this group taught me. pass it on down the line! 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Anyone have a DB-224 ham cut
COOK TOWERS. ASK FOR CATHY 73, Brian, WD9HSY 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] Inside a Flag pole Tower
Hello All, Has anyone had the opportunity to be inside a disguise antenna tower? A cell company is proposing to erect a Flag pole at the site I'm at with itscell antennas, and the UHF users inside the Pole. The pole is a 20 inch diameter fiberglass pole with mounts inside the tower for the users. I don't have the specs on the tower,but given the choice of being put off the building or inside the tower... I guess you see my choice... Hi, Hi!! My only thought is that if the tower is invisible to Cell RF 445 should be OK, right? Thanks BJ 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] 7k Hidden Words Revisited
Hi All! For the life of me I cant seem to find my file of the "hidden words" Any one have a copy words they can post? Thanks all, Brian, WD9HSY 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Bickering
In a message dated 1/1/2005 1:46:35 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I will not hesitate to throw anyone off this list for persistent name calling, finger pointing, go Kevin! 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola GM300 Power-up Question
Hi There, There is a fuse that looks like a plain diode near the power input leads that is now more than likely blown How do I know this? ... experience! I don't know which part it is, my memory has failed me. One of the guys herewill know! 73, Brian, WD9HSY 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] GP - Diesel Locomotive
In a message dated 12/20/2004 7:45:51 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ok, what is a GP-68? Sounds like a Diesel Locomotive ... Neil - WA6KLA My Dad who is a 35 year retired Electro-Motive employee, Thanks you! Electro Motive are the builders of GM's Diesel Locomotive Line! (GP, SD AND OTHERS) Brian, WD9HSY 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mitrek test set cable
In a message dated 10/21/2004 2:07:09 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I 'think' it should be the same as your Micor test cable. Neil Nope! The mitrek, motracand motran are had round "test ports" not the 7 pin micor plug. Thanks! Brian, wd9hsy 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: gm300 repeater Echocomms
http://www.webimaging.com/echocomm/rptr_modules.html I'm not the type to complain but I tried to get more info about their products last spring from both their web site and through the batlab discussion board and my 3 requests for info were never answered. The web site is still under construction, many months later? Brian, WD9HSY 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] Re: R100 Question, Device Not Ready
In a message dated 8/31/2004 3:01:10 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I keep getting an error that "Device not ready" when I try to read the data. Any ideas? Thanks, Ryan Holt Try switching com port from 1 to 2. .. Also a slow 286 computer is best with maxtrac software, but I've got it to work with up to a 233 Pentium 1! Good Luck! Brian, WD9HSY 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] Low Power on VHF/UHF Maxtracs
Hi All Here is a simple question or two. Consider these questions for both VHF/UHF. These questions are based with the idea of using a maxtrac as a low power (2-10 watt) link. Can a maxtrac, (unlike a Micor) be turned down in power without bothering the finals? At what power if any is a Maxtrac heatsink rated for continuous duty? I'm looking at 2-10 watts from 25-40 watt radios and yes they will have cooling fans! Thanks! Brian, WD9HSY 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] Mixing and Swapping Micor VHF/UHF TX/RX
Hi All! I'm thinking about remote crossband link receivers (RX-VHF TX-UHF or TX-VHF RX-UHF) I've been duplexing Micor mobiles for a few years now and I'm curious if there are any pitfalls putting Micor UHF RX's in a MicorVHF Mobile. I know that the UHF RX's "make the signal" for the UHF TX (there is no channel element for TX),so putting a VHF RX in an UHF Micor won't fly. Physically it should be plug and play, but I'm concern if there are any "special" concerns I've missed like audio characteristics, deviation, pre/flat audio.. Flame suit is on... come and get me! (it seems doing this with a Mastr II would be easier) Have fun! Brian, WD9HSY 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R100 - changing PL
Hi there! OK, the R100 is either PL or DPL from the factory, not both, and to field change from DPL to PL it isa very hard event ... you need to change some prom that is nearly impossible to get. I've seen a few of these proms pop up on eBay and sell for $50-$100 each. If you are lucky and have a PL R100, the tone is changed under the software just after you program in the freq. The R100 was one of the 1st software programmable radios and the software is simple but a pain to work with.Like early DOS software you have to learn to understand it's simple command structure because the documentation is sparse to say the least. One last thing, when you get the software and are using it, make sure you are using a slow, slow, slow computer. The software is 1980s vintage and you must use a slow DOS machine with it. I just get by with a 233 Pent1 ... you really should use a 486 machine! If you have a DPL R100 the best you can do for PL is to run the R100 in carrier and rig an outboard TS32 or TS64 with it. Hope this helps! Brian, WD9HSY 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] Maxtracs as Repeaters, some Questions
Hi All! As the title suggests, I have a couple of questions about the use of Maxtracs as repeater radios, links, etc. I'm a die hard Micor man with 3 Micor and 1 Mastr II repeaters on the air so forgive me as I movefrom 1970s to1990s technology! Hi Hi!! I hope these don't sound to elementary. 1. I've seen the MRT articles for linking 2 maxtracs together, besides theRICK and these adapters,has anyone rig a full blown controller, say a Scom 7k to these bad boys using the 16 pin plug on the back? 2. Under the software control of these radios (RSS) can the RF power out be dialed down low enough as not to mess the finials and still drive an external PA? Low enough maybe to drive a Micor 60-100 PA. (In the Micor, if you turn the power down to low the finals don't like it... a lot!) 3. Not being as robust as a micor/mastrII, what about heat, cooling, fans? Do these radios have any kind of continuos duty rating? 4. Some have called these radios "barn doors" for being so wide open on the front end. Has this been a problem? Can they be preselected? This was a good thing on the Micors! 5. What other pit falls have I missed? A couple of Club members in our weather spotter group are crossbanding an UHF to VHF maxtracs to get back to the repeater and it sounds good and is surprising simple (KISS) to rig and operate. It almost seems to simple. I know this is basically a GR300 so how do they compare? They have done their homework so now I need to do mine! Thanks all! Keep the flames to a minimum! Brian, WD9HSY PS ... OH Boy! SMT! Just what I need with Bifocals! 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] T73RTN3190B Identify
Hi there T73 Means trunk unit, 100 watts, band 3 vhf high band Have Fun! Brian, WD9HSY 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] Severe Weather vs. Repeater Performance
Hi All! My Weather Spotters are mad at me! Help! Are there any technical papers out there that describe repeater/radio performance as a function of heavy rain / thunderstorms / severe weather? Where the weather is an attenuation of RF? Let me describe the scenario. As we all know its tornado season and as the weatherturns bad,all the spotters and spotter want to be's show up for the weather nets. When the weather hits the area and the storms are moving throughthe coverage area of the repeater, it's rangedrops off. Some of my spotters claim the coverage area drops up to 50%! We have talked about the silly stuff: 1. Ht's don't work well inside your car, when you are trying to stay out of the rain. 2. Ht's that are marginal when the weather is good don't work better in bad weather. 3.Bases don't work well inside your house, when you disconnect the base antenna for an indoor antenna. 4. Mobiles don't work well from inside your garage or when you are under a highway overpass! As for the repeater, it is on our wish list to upgrade the current 10 year old 4-pole antennawith new. I have joking suggested if someone would like to go and check the VSWR during a storm they have my permission! Suprisingly, no takers! The repeater is a 40 watt Micor. Assuming the antenna is OK and the silly stuff is not going on, here are my questions: 1. How does severe weather affect short term range? 2. Is it the rain alone, or the moisture on everything? 3.Does lightning effect the noise floor enough to drown out weak signals? I remember reading a paper back in college that describe broadcast signal RF attenuation in deep woods and forests as an effect of the leaf canopy, and the moisture of the rain/dew on the leaves and its effects during the summer vs. winter months (winter has no leaves to effect RF) Any Help and ideas would be great! Sorry for the long post! Respectfully, Brian, WD9HSY 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] Link Receivers and LDG RVS-8
Hi Everybody! I have a couple of our Club members that want to experiment with some linking and the RVS-8 voter. They want to play with some cross-banding radios to a few link receivers and then thevoter. After a long discussion I came up with a few questions that I want to ask the group: 1. Are there any group of radios that make better link receivers than others? There are lots of surplus rock bound UHF Moto radios out here, (Moxy, Maxar, Flexar) For those of you that have played with these, any pro's and con's? Conversion? COR? PL decode, stripping PL and encoding? Cystal/Channel Element cost? Flat Audio? Interfacing with voters? 2. I've converted my fair share of Micor's and Mastr II's over the years. Is there any benefit in using these radios over those other radios or would I be better off playing with say, some Spectra Tac receivers? The last thing I want to do is reinvent the wheel! The group's expertise is a good thing! I personally like a stand alone repeater, but the guys want to experiment, so I want to point them in the right direction, so any thoughts would be great! Happy Holidays! 73, Brian, WD9HSY 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] Repco Antennas and Antenna Specialists
Hi All! I've picked up a number of commercial mobile antennas from Repco Antennas. The antennas and their instruction sheets lookand "feel"like Antenna Specialists products. Are Repco and Antenna Specialist antennas one and the same? These are older antennas CICA 1970's and 80's Thanks everybody! 73, Brian, WD9HSY Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
