Re: [Repeater-Builder] Just a Crazy Thought

2010-02-11 Thread screwdriver
Here is a link that has a video on youtube i have heard these before.  So it is 
possible to implement.
SD

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Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Just a Crazy Thought
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 8:29 PM


  



I have heard numorous urban legends of 27 MHz CB repeaters being built.

has anyone ever come across such a thing. if not does anyone think it is 
even possible from a technical standpoint?

the limitations are AM mode, and using any of the 40 CB channels with 4 
watts PEP AM or 12 Watts PEP SSB ie: using completely un modified type 
certified CB gear.

Legally a repeater is illegal on CB, but i just want to do an excersize in 
thought as to what problems someone may run into with such a project, etc.

i have seen this questioned asked numorous times through the years and even 
heard rumors of it actually being done.

no one though has actually went deep into the technical aspects of such a 
project or could point me out to the people who are operating or operated 
such a setup.

Thanks,

Rev. Robert P. Chrysafis

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Re: [Repeater-Builder] Just a Crazy Thought

2010-02-11 Thread screwdriver
 Link to 11 meter repeaters video.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pWB17LzsHk

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From: i recycle computers kc8...@hotmail.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Just a Crazy Thought
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 8:29 PM


  



I have heard numorous urban legends of 27 MHz CB repeaters being built.

has anyone ever come across such a thing. if not does anyone think it is 
even possible from a technical standpoint?

the limitations are AM mode, and using any of the 40 CB channels with 4 
watts PEP AM or 12 Watts PEP SSB ie: using completely un modified type 
certified CB gear.

Legally a repeater is illegal on CB, but i just want to do an excersize in 
thought as to what problems someone may run into with such a project, etc.

i have seen this questioned asked numorous times through the years and even 
heard rumors of it actually being done.

no one though has actually went deep into the technical aspects of such a 
project or could point me out to the people who are operating or operated 
such a setup.

Thanks,

Rev. Robert P. Chrysafis

I Recycle Computers

Saving UnWanted PC's From The Landfill One Computer At A Time :)

Listen To My Free Live Police Scanner Feed for Tuscaloosa / Northport
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Re: [Repeater-Builder] EF Johnson 25A rack mount power Supply

2009-09-20 Thread screwdriver
 i have no idea what the receptacle on the power supply is used for. 
 
Do not hook a radio to the{ receptacle on the power supply } It is used to 
connect and charge a 12 Volt backup battery.   
 
You can hook your radio/repeater  or a fuse  distribution block to the free 
hanging red/black cables.
 
SD

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From: Lee Pennington localjunkpedd...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] EF Johnson 25A rack mount power Supply
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009, 1:34 PM


  



Guane;
I have one too. The free hanging cable plugs directly into the matchimg 
receptacle on the EF Johnson radio, i have no idea what the receptacle on the 
power supply is used for. I'm still waiting for a definite I.D. and manual  for 
the home brew repeater rig I have. The closest thing I have to an ID/serial # 
is :  0073CO22A. Manufactured August 1982. 
de Lee
K4LJP
73


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I have an old EF Johnson 25A 14VDC rack mount power supply. The part number on 
it is 023-3341-012. The supply has a pigtail EFJ-style (male, female monster 
banana pin) receptacle on the power supply chassis and a freehanging one on a 
short cable. Can anyone provide a wiring diagram/schematic or at least 
enlighten me as to how the cable and chassis connectors are to be connected to 
a load?
Thanks,
Duane Fowler





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Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: What is this antenna??? DB 406

2009-03-28 Thread screwdriver
DB 406 pre 1970   
 
 

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-406 450-470MHz how useful on 440-450MHz?
James
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I had a DB404 (I think that was the number, two dipoles each side of  the 
stick, 5 or 6 ft long?). This was made for 450-470 and the SWR was good at 441 
(repeater output), however, I believe there was possibly a ton of uptilt as the 
coverage off the hill was horrible (even a diamond worked better ... I know ... 
don't mention that word :)   ). I would test it and see how it does.

James

Chuck Kelsey wrote:

By all means. Then you'll have your answer.

Chuck
WB2EDV



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Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 5:45 PM
Subject: Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-406 450-470MHz how useful on
440-450MHz?


  
It is a folded dipole. I just checked Andrew's web site it is like the
DB-411.
  
I didn't know folded dipoles were so broad at these frequencies. I guess
the next thing to do is test it out
  
with and SWR meter.

Steve
WA6ZFT


From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2004/08/09 Mon PM 05:32:44 EDT
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-406 450-470MHz how useful on
  440-450MHz?
  

Maybe the 406 is an older model, my catalog doesn't show it. What type
antenna is it? If it's a folded dipole array, you should be able to use
  it
  

as is.

Chuck
WB2EDV



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Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 4:02 PM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] DB-406 450-470MHz how useful on 440-450MHz?


  
Regarding a DB-406 cut for 450-470MHz:

How effective is it if used in the 440-450MHz region unmodified?

If performace is sub-optimal, can the elements be extended, and will
the
  

phasing harness need to be lengthened?
  
If it can be  modified without being a labor of love, what's involved?
(In
  

your opinion whould it be a waste of time?)
  
Thanks,

Steve WA6ZFT





 


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From: Chuck Kelsey wb2...@roadrunner.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: What is this antenna???
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 4:16 PM






That's how I remember them too.

Chuck
WB2EDV

- Original Message - 
From: Laryn Lohman lar...@hotmail. com
To: Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 5:02 PM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: What is this antenna???

 --- In Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com, Jeff DePolo j...@... wrote:


 If the elements are flat (not tubing), then it's a DB410. They stopped
 making them probably in the early 80's?

 Interesting Jeff, the DB410 pictured and described in my old DB catalog 
 looks EXACTLY like a modern DB420. The elements are described as being 
 3/8 OD aluminum.

 Laryn K8TVZ

 















Re: [Repeater-Builder] Decibel DB-4076

2009-03-24 Thread screwdriver
YES  will tune just fine.
 


--- On Tue, 3/24/09, Randy k8kh...@earthlink.net wrote:


From: Randy k8kh...@earthlink.net
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Decibel DB-4076
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 2:50 PM






Hello Group will the Decibel DB-4076 Tune into the 444xxx
449xxx Amateur band We looking for a Low power 25 watts or 
so poratable duplexer and come across of of these. 

Randy 
















Re: [Repeater-Builder] LOOKING FOR 250W OR MORE S.S.LOW BAND AMP

2009-03-06 Thread screwdriver
Low Mid or High Frequency Range ?


--- On Thu, 3/5/09, radiotwo1955 radiotwo1...@yahoo.com wrote:

From: radiotwo1955 radiotwo1...@yahoo.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] LOOKING FOR 250W OR MORE S.S.LOW BAND AMP
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 7:04 AM






LOOKING FOR A HIGH POWER LOW BAND AMP WORKING OR NOT ANY SPLIT. REASONABLE 
PLEASE THANKS BOB 607 436 2287
















Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Radios and Coms in TV and Movies

2008-12-24 Thread screwdriver
Check this site it may have some useful info.
 
SD
 
http://harrymarnell.net/

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From: Albert hitekgearh...@hotmail.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Radios and Coms in TV and Movies
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2008, 10:08 PM






Wow Guys! This was exactly the kind of information I was looking for.
I always think it is neat to hear a little history from people who
have been there and done that. I will have to go back and reread all
of the posts to soak all of it up.

Thanks again

--- In Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com, Albert hitekgearhead@ ...
wrote:

 I was wondering if anyone had links to any websites that talk about
 radios used in TV and Movies. 
 
 What got me thinking about this was that I had been watching the old
 TV show Emergency on Netflix. (remember squad 51, rampart hospital,
etc.) 
 
 I know some of the stuff is just props but I thought some of it might
 be real equipment that I don't recognize. For instance one of the
 characters (Roy) often carries an HT into the hospital when they drop
 off a patient. I think it is an HT220 since it has a telescoping
 antenna, but might be a MT500.
 
 Thanks


 













Re: [Repeater-Builder] New Orleans 440 Repeaters

2008-09-07 Thread screwdriver
WWW.LACOUNCIL.NET   should help.
 
SD

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From: KD4PBC [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] New Orleans 440 Repeaters
To: KD4PBC [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sunday, September 7, 2008, 9:27 AM







Hi all, 

Does anybody know if 
444.975
444.950
444.925
444.900
Is used in the Hammond, LA area ?
I have forum several listings but none seem to be up to date.
I’m trying to take a 440 machine down to the Louisiana Renaissance Festival 
(www.larf.org) for local hams. 
And I going before I have a frequency. I want to stay in the upper end of the 
band so I can put it on the onsite combiner. 
Any help ?
Thanks Guys
Robert / KD4PBC
 













Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Band Base Antenna Info Wanted

2008-08-18 Thread screwdriver
The antenna he is trying to tune is designed to use horizontal radials. The 
matching coil in the base of the antenna shunt feeds the vertical element and 
provides a 50 ohm match.
 
Sd

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From: Ralph Mowery [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Band Base Antenna Info Wanted
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, August 18, 2008, 5:18 PM








 Also I remember there is an optimum angle to
 droop them to get the 
 main lobe at the horizon-I want to say between 30 and 45
 degrees down 
 from horizontal. Affects impedance too if I
 remember...it' s late
 
 
 

The ground plane elements are usually drooped about 45 deg to get the impedance 
to around 50 ohms. It is around 36 ohms if left horizontal.

 













Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB201 warning

2005-12-12 Thread screwdriver
 The reason the DB201 is prone to IM in duplex service   is that corrosion 
shows up in the connection where the element fits inside a cast aluminum 
adapter on top of the insulator. Over time this joint fills with moisture 
and becomes corroded.On the later models the connection was changed to a 
set screw instead of a sandwich with two bolts.  This problem even had an 
effect on the loband ranges as the connection would fail mechanically. Some 
waterproofing of this joint has proved to extend the life of these antennas 
both RF wise and mechanically.

SD
- Original Message - 
From: Paul Finch [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 8:21 AM
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB201 warning


 Skipp,

 Can you explain why the DB201 is prone to intermod?  Why is it any more
 prone than a DB410, DB224 or any other folded dipole antenna?  This is
 interesting, I have never heard of this problem before.

 Paul
 WB5IDM



 -Original Message-
 From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of skipp025
 Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 1:51 PM
 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB201 warning


 I've got to post this information regardless of opinions.

 The UHF DB-201 UHF 450-470 antenna is a well known IMD
 generator when placed anywhere semi close to other metal
 objects.

 I fought many a gremlin sourced back to the UHF DB
 antenna. (no problems to report with the vhf or low
 band version).  Motorola used to supply them with new
 base station installs sold to customers.

 Customers would put the UHF Antenna in or around a
 building and it would inter-react with nearby objects
 and crap the whole system.

 I lost count over the number of problematic db-201
 type/brand uhf antennas I changed out repeater systems
 through the years.

 There are a number of antenna models, which have
 proven to be real trouble makers.  The UHF DB-201 is
 one such animal. Another is the VHF Sinclair SLR/SRL-235
 antenna.

 Avoid using the UHF DB-201 or equivalent antenna
 where possible.  Unless you're into self abuse.

 cheers,
 skipp

  Anyone know if there are any differences between the
  Hi-band vs. the UHF versions of the DB201?  ie. can
  one tuned for 170MHz be retuned for 450?
  Looking at the drawings and specs they all seem to
  be the same with the exception of the low band ones
  having a longer support pipe.
  Thanks,
  Steve









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Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB201

2005-12-11 Thread screwdriver
Tune away   done it before

SD
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Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 1:43 AM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] DB201


 Anyone know if there are any differences between the Hi-band vs. the UHF 
 versions of the DB201?  ie. can one tuned for 170MHz be retuned for 450? 
 Looking at the drawings and specs they all seem to be the same with the 
 exception of the low band ones having a longer support pipe.
 
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Re: [Repeater-Builder] HELP WITH

2004-10-14 Thread screwdriver





From what i remember 4 in 45 out

SD

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  Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:12 
  PM
  Subject: [Repeater-Builder] HELP 
  WITH
  
  I got an old RF Gain RF 445 U rack mount amp 
  looking for any specs and tech data on it if you can help? 
  thanks.













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Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-212 Harness

2004-10-05 Thread screwdriver

DB says that for the greatest gain spacing should .95 wavelength 
measured  from the center of each loop.
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Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] DB-212 Harness






 Does any one know the formula to make a harness for 2 of the db-212
 and for 4 of them?Also how far apart?thanks Mike KC8FWD

 I have a PDF file at work on the DB-212 which gives information on all the
 212 configurations.  I will submit it as soon as I can.  I do know that 
 the
 cable coming from each dipole is 50 Ohm and where they join in a Y (now 25
 Ohm) is a 1/4 wave stub made from 35 Ohm cable to get back to 50 Ohm 
 again.
 73, Tony VE3DWI

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Re: [Repeater-Builder] Identify this antenna manufacturer

2004-01-07 Thread SCREWDRIVER
Looks like a communications products or Hy-Gain.

The Hy-Gain versions from the late 60's and70's

had a blue colored insulator. Saw a Hy-Gain version this summer still in the
air and had good swr. Was installed in 1968.It was located in East Texas.

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Re: [Repeater-Builder] Happy Holidays

2003-12-24 Thread SCREWDRIVER
3.870  7:30 central




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Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 6:09 PM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Happy Holidays


 Trying to find a Santa freq for my 3 yr old Granddaughter one of 14 and 
 at  57  that is a lot ,  any  nets going on
 
 
 
 Happy Holidays to All
 http://web.icq.com/shockwave/0,,4845,00.swf
 
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