[Repeater-Builder] Looking to buy a 220MHz preamplifier... Prefer a used but functional unit.
Does anyone have a preamplifier suitable for the 220MHz amateur band they care to part with? My 220 project is nearing completion, and this is one of the final parts I am in need of. Please drop me an e-mail. Thank you!
[Repeater-Builder] Want to buy: 220MHz repeater
Hi Group, Looking to purchase a 220MHz repeater. Doesn't have to be anything elaborate or high powered. An old Kendecom or something like that would do fine. Don't want to pay through the nose for it either, but would like to get something going in the next few months. Anyone have any old gear they've since replaced still laying around? Thanks, Chris surf_bo...@yahoo.com
[Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR-820 Reverse Burst Questions
I've been using a Kenwood TKR-820 as a repeater on part of a linked UHF system for a few years now. The repeater runs flawlessly, I've never had any trouble with it. I noticed when I initially built the radio that the external PTT on the accessory connector works as it should, but that the repeater does not generate reverse burst when the transmitter unkeys when using this lead. I run all commercial equipment, and it would be nice to have reverse burst on this radio, but if it means I have to use an external tone deck, I'll pass. Anyone know if the TKR-820 can be configured to provide reverse burst with an external controller, using the internal CTCSS encoder/decoder? Thanks, Chris
[Repeater-Builder] For Sale: 2 SCOM 5k Repeater Controllers
Hi Group, I have two SCOM 5k repeater controllers that are surplus to my needs. I bought one to use on a standalone repeater and then changed it out for an ACC, the other was part of a package I bought from a friend. Both of them are in factory rack mount cabinets. One of them has a display, the other does not. They are both in fine working condition, no issues. Asking $120 for the non-display unit, $150 for the display unit. Shipping is $15 on each of these. Buy 'em both and I'll pay the shipping. Please e-mail me directly at surf_bo...@yahoo.com if you're interested. Thanks! Chris
[Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems
MotoTRBO systems (handhelds, mobiles, and repeaters) use color codes to determine which radios are associated with which repeater. These Color Codes are the equivalent of PL/DPL/NAC. Chris --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mark n9...@... wrote: Joe, I *think* this system works like other trunking schemes, where each radio has an ID number associated to it, which it broadcasts with each PTT. THIS is what has to be authorized for repeater access, not the talkgroup. But I may be wrong - I'm not that familiar with MotoTRBO. (We do have a MotoTRBO system where I work - I can check further if necessary.) Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of MCH Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:42 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems Just the frequency, and not which TGs it passes? Do all TRBO repeaters pass all TRBO format transmissions? Even those of people who are not authorized to use the repeater? Joe M. Brian Raker wrote: You do have to program it to use a set frequency pair, just like any other repeater. -BR On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 5:53 PM, MCH m...@... wrote: So if there are two TRBO repeaters in the same area, there is no way to keep them both from being active and interfering with each other? That doesn't sound right. Or, if I have a repeater, anyone can just buy TRBO radios and use it? Joe M. Nate Duehr wrote: On 3/11/2010 1:54 PM, MCH wrote: I was talking about how many can be programmed in the repeater, not necessarily active at the same time per se. IOW, how many talkgroups can you program into the repeater. I'm assuming that you can 'deprogram' some if you have two systems in the same area. I think WD8CHL answered the question I had - any or all can be made active (except for a few reserved for special use). Joe M. AFAIK the repeater doesn't get programmed with them at all. It just passes them. They're just addresses. The radios handle whether or not they're listening for a particular talk group. Nate
[Repeater-Builder] Manual for HAL ID-1000?
I was recently given a HAL ID-1000 identifier. It's a 1RU cabinet device with connections and test jacks on the back. Seems to be diode-matrix programmed. Wouldn't mind setting it up for my call and maybe using it for something down the road. Does anyone have a manual or any idea how it is programmed? Thanks, Chris surf_bo...@yahoo.com
[Repeater-Builder] Looking for Daniels Electronics parts
Recently bought a Daniels low band base station on eBay. A friend of mine and I were able to get it working on the low end of 6 meters without any component changes. I'll report back on how that goes when it happens. In the meantime, I am in search of the following parts for Daniels Electronics MT3 series base stations: * Extender Card to service the modules outside of the card cage * Local microphone for obvious use Please e-mail me directly if you can help. surf_bo...@yahoo.com Thanks! Chris
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Daniels Electronics MT-3 Lowband Radios on 6 meters?
Er, I beg to differ... I've seen it done, but the folks who did it aren't talking, or are just too busy to share right now. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Paul Gilbert ke5zw...@... wrote: Won't work, tried it already. Have to do lots of compent changes to get it down. On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 9:50 PM, surf_boy82 surf_bo...@... wrote: Has anyone out there successfully set up any of the Daniels MT-3 series lowband radios on 6 Meters? Recently bought a unit and would like to get it working in the amateur band. Any help would be appreciated. Chris/KF6AJM Yahoo! Groups Links
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Quantar RLC-MOT issues. Help!
That could indeed be the issue - I didn't think of the fact that the DSP could be monkeying with it. With that said, the RLC-MOT could be removed from the system, but the next question would be this: How can I set the station up such that I have a PL detect AND a carrier squelch detect? We absolutely need the ability to switch between CSQ and PL modes. The controller we're using supports it... But I don't see how to program this thing to have separate outputs for COS and PL Detect. I'm very familiar with the Quantar station with regards to using in Public Safety, but there we use tone keying and voters/consoles, and things like this never really come into play. At least not yet. Thanks! -c --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, James Delancy ctra...@... wrote: lose the RLC-MOT and program in an output based on receiver activity! That would be easiest. Other than that, is there a SAM board in the station? The Quantar does not really have discriminator audio available as it is a digitally processed platform and it just re-creates it for you. The station could be muting the DTMF tones and that would possibly be why the RLC-MOT board sees nothing? I have never tried that myself, so without being there to troubleshoot the system ... I am just throwing darts at it. Long live Quantar James WJ1D 1 in service mixed mode! surf_boy82 wrote: The local club decided to drop the coin on a new repeater, so they bought a used Quantar station. I'm working on interfacing an RLC-MOT to it. I have the wildcard tables set up properly to allow what I would assume is discriminator audio to be present on connector 14, pin 22 RX Wideband Audio. It's unsquelched, raw audio that sounds like discriminator to me. I'm encountering the following issue: The RLC-MOT works properly. It hears the discriminator and generates squelched audio and COR as it's supposed to. HOWEVER Whenever a DTMF digit is pressed, the RLC-MOT behaves as if there is no carrier present. COR is lost, and the controller won't accept the DTMF since there is no COR present. Why is this happening? I've tried adjusting audio levels on the RLC-MOT, playing with resistors to drop the discriminator audio level, etc. No dice. Any help greatly appreciated. These guys want to get the new repeater on the air soon. Thanks, Chris Yahoo! Groups Links
[Repeater-Builder] Quantar RLC-MOT issues. Help!
The local club decided to drop the coin on a new repeater, so they bought a used Quantar station. I'm working on interfacing an RLC-MOT to it. I have the wildcard tables set up properly to allow what I would assume is discriminator audio to be present on connector 14, pin 22 RX Wideband Audio. It's unsquelched, raw audio that sounds like discriminator to me. I'm encountering the following issue: The RLC-MOT works properly. It hears the discriminator and generates squelched audio and COR as it's supposed to. HOWEVER Whenever a DTMF digit is pressed, the RLC-MOT behaves as if there is no carrier present. COR is lost, and the controller won't accept the DTMF since there is no COR present. Why is this happening? I've tried adjusting audio levels on the RLC-MOT, playing with resistors to drop the discriminator audio level, etc. No dice. Any help greatly appreciated. These guys want to get the new repeater on the air soon. Thanks, Chris
[Repeater-Builder] Daniels Electronics MT-3 Lowband Radios on 6 meters?
Has anyone out there successfully set up any of the Daniels MT-3 series lowband radios on 6 Meters? Recently bought a unit and would like to get it working in the amateur band. Any help would be appreciated. Chris/KF6AJM
[Repeater-Builder] Wanted: IFR FM/AM 1500 Owners Manual
Does anyone have an owners manual for the IFR FM/AM 1500 that is surplus to their needs? I've had one for quite a while and I'm familiar with most of it's operation but wouldn't mind having the proper manuals for it. My unit has the digital attenuator with LCD display on it. Would prefer not to pay a small fortune for it, but if anyone has the manual, please e-mail me off-list at surf_bo...@yahoo.com and let me know what you're asking. Thanks! Chris/KF6AJM
[Repeater-Builder] WTT: Radius R100 for ACC or ICOM equipment
I have a UHF Motorola Radius R100 currently on 464/469MHz. It is the PL model. Checked it out, works fine. I have NO use for it. I'd like to trade it for any of the following: ACC RC-850 Repeater Controller ACC FC-900 ICOM Remote interface ICOM UX series IC-900/901 band units (any band!) Long shot, but if anyone has any Palomar Telecom equipment laying around that would probably be an item of interest to me. Please e-mail me off list (surf_bo...@yahoo.com) if you have anything to trade. Thanks, Chris
[Repeater-Builder] ACC RC-96 to Doug Hall RBI-1. HELP!!!
Tried posting this to the ACC list but it's rather dead over there. Hi Group, The Doug Hall manual states the RC-96 now supports Generic mode, allowing full control of a Kenwood mobile via the RBI-1. I have the RBI-1 wired up and a 440 radio on it, but I cannot control the radio from the RC-96 unless I have Dip Switch 7 off and 4 on. Then I can only enter a frequency (entering 76*1001 puts 436.100 - on the radio). I can't enter PL tones or any of that. How do I set my RC96 to be in Generic mode to fully control the Doug Hall? I'm running version 5.2 in the RC-96 Thanks, Chris/KF6AJM
[Repeater-Builder] ACC RC96 FC900 - Anyone accomplished PL Decode?
Recently bought an RC96 and an FC900 along with one ICOM module. Everything is working great. As I understand it the stock equipment doesn't support PL decode. The gent I bought the FC900 and ICOM radio from said he installed an MX-COM (Ramsey) board in the FC900 (and it's there) to do PL Decode. According to him, UF1 should turn PL decode on/off. This was originally set up with an RC850, and I want to use it with a 96. Turning UF1 on the 96 on doesn't do anything for the PL decode on this setup on the 96. Has anyone ever accomplished PL Decode using an RC96 and the FC900 interface? I'd like to hear from you. Thanks, Chris/KF6AJM surf_bo...@yahoo.com
[Repeater-Builder] WTT: SCOM equipment for ACC equipment
Hi Group, I have two S-Com 5 K controllers that are about to become surplus to my needs. One of them is currently running on one of my repeaters, and the other is a spare. Both are in EXCELLENT condition physically and work without issue. I know one of them has the latest firmware in it, the other should as well but I would need to verify that. These are becoming surplus as I am replacing the controller on the repeater with an ACC RC-96 and trying to unify everything with one platform (ACC). Both controllers are in factory rack-mount cabinets. One has the LED display panel, the other is plain. They do not have delay modules. I would like to trade one or both of these controllers for some ACC equipment. I am looking for the following: RC-850, RC-85 or RC-96 controllers, FC-900 remote base interfaces, DVR units, Doug Hall RBI-1 units, ICOM band stack modules (10m, 6m, 2m, 220, 440 or 1200), etc. If interested, please e-mail me off-list at surf_bo...@yahoo.com. Thanks, Chris
[Repeater-Builder] For Sale/Trade: EF Johnson 242-3450 LPI repeater (UHF)
Group: I have for sale 1 EFJohnson 242-3450-030 UHF LPI repeater, currently on 464MHz TX, 469MHz RX with tone PL. It is in good condition and working properly. All modules present (TX, RX, PA, Control, Power Supply and Duplexer). I don't work with Johnson equipment and it is surplus to my needs. I would like to sell it outright (PLEASE MAKE OFFER), or MORE PREFERABLY trade it for any of the following: Doug Hall RBI-1 Remote Base Interface ACC RC-850, RC-85 or RC-96 repeater controllers ACC FC-900 remote base interfaces ICOM 900/901 band modules (10m, 6m, 2m, 220, 440 or 1200) Please e-mail me off-list if interested at surf_bo...@yahoo.com. Thanks, Chris
[Repeater-Builder] WTT (Potentially): CAT 1000B w/ options for ACC RC96
Hi Group, Recently bought a CAT 1000B controller that includes the rack mount cabinet, DVR, and RLS-1000B remote/link switch. Not 100% sure if I want to do this yet or not, but I thought I'd put the feelers out and see if anyone would be interested in the event I decide to go forward with it. I'd like to trade the above for an ACC RC96 in the rackmount cabinet with the display/control front panel on it. Obviously it would need to be in fully working condition. Would anyone have any interest? Please reply off-list. Thanks, Chris/AJM
[Repeater-Builder] ACC RC-850 to Doug Hall RBI-1 interface: How's it done?
Group, Trying to interface a Doug Hall RBI-1 to an RC-850 on either Link 1 or Link 2. Anyone done this? Could anyone give me the basics of how to make this work on either link port? Essentially we have a 440 repeater, a 2 meter fixed frequency remote base and the RBI-1. We would like to be able to use the RBI-1 as a standard remote base, but also be able to use the RBI-1 as a frequency agile receive input that is can be connected directly to the fixed frequency remote base on the opposite link port, completely bypassing the 440 if possible. (Macros for 440 to use the RBI-1 as a standard remote, another macro for using the RBI-1 as a frequency agile RX to crossband over to the fixed freq 2m remote). Can this be done? I would think so considering the capabilities of the RC-850. More or less need some guidance in interfacing the RBI-1 to the RC-850. The RC-850 is V3.6 and of course has the CIB and all that in it. Another question is will this setup allow the RC-850 to control the PL tone on the Kenwood 231/331/431 series radios? Or is a TS-32/TS-64 required? Thanks! Chris/KF6AJM
[Repeater-Builder] Wanted: WWVB Antenna for Spectracom Netclock
Not sure if everyone here knows what I'm talking about, but I was given a SpectraCom Netclock/2 time frequency standard at work, and I need the WWVB Croquet Mallet antenna for it. This is an active antenna designed to work with the Spectracom Netclock/2 product. Those in commercial radio should know what this is. If anyone has one, please let me know via e-mail, surf_bo...@yahoo.com Thanks! Chris/KF6AJM
[Repeater-Builder] Wanted: Link Comm RLC-3 Controllers
Anyone have an RLC-3 surplus to their needs for sale? Any configuration... From 1 port to 8 ports. Please e-mail me directly (surf_bo...@yahoo.com) with configuration and asking price. Thanks! Chris
[Repeater-Builder] Wanted to Buy: Any Palomar Telecom equipment
Hi Group, Just checking in to see if anyone out there in repeater land has any old Palomar Telecom equipment they are no longer using that they may want to sell. I am looking for any old controllers, cards, voice boards, back planes, card cages, ANYTHING Palomar Telecom. Even un-built cards or manuals/brochures! ANYTHING! If you have any of this equipment you may like to sell, please let me know. My e-mail address is surf_bo...@yahoo.com. Hope everyone had a very happy holiday season, and best of all to everyone in 2009! Chris Baldwin, KF6AJM MetroNET San Diego surf_bo...@yahoo.com
[Repeater-Builder] Palomar Telecom DV-200 Voice Board - Anyone have any old ones?
Hi Group! Long shot, but if there's anywhere to ask it's here... Does anyone have any of the old Palomar Telecom DV-200 voice ID boards laying around? These were a stand-alone voice board that did not require the entire controller to operate. I'm in need of one for parts to get another board going. These contained an EPROM based voice ID and reprogramming them is nearly impossible, I'm hoping someone have one that was removed due to a callsign change or whatnot. Anyone? Please e-mail me directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] with your asking price. Thanks! Chris/KF6AJM
[Repeater-Builder] Anyone have experience with RF Technology Pty Ltd. repeater gear?
Hi Group, The shop I work at was recently given a couple of decommissioned LTR repeaters after the customer moved to a different radio format. The stations are made by RF Technology Pty Ltd. out of Australia, and consist of a 19 card cage containing a T500B Transmitter, R500B Receiver and PA500B Power Amplifier, as well as a power supply. On the back is an alarm trunking interface card that was connected to an LTR controller. In my readings, I've discovered these are 450-490MHz stations that will supposedly produce 50W 100% of the time. Anyone have any experience with this gear? I'm wondering if I should buy one or two from the company and turn them in to 440MHz machines. Does anyone know if they will tune down to the UHF amateur band? Do they have internal PL encode/decode, or must I use an outboard encoder/decoder? Whats the performance like? Duty cycle? Any hints or kinks on these units? It appears to me that DX Radio relabels these units and resells them, or RF Technology is relabeling DX Radio gear, as the hardware is physically identical. I base this on what I've seen on the web, I have no experience with either product. Thanks for the heads up. -Chris/KF6AJM
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Anyone have experience with RF Technology Pty Ltd. repeater gear?
Much obliged, Mike. Glad to hear it. I was able to obtain programming software and cable schematics as well as some documentation from their website, so perhaps tomorrow if time permits I'll see what they can do. Amateur LTR system anyone? Just kidding. Best, Chris/KF6AJM --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Mullarkey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris, The units your looking at are a great set of repeaters. You can call Ron Tilley at RF Technologies but keep in mind they are way ahead of us. You will want to call them around 8PM in the evening. I believe they will work in the ham band. Mike K7PFJ _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of surf_boy82 Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:37 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Anyone have experience with RF Technology Pty Ltd. repeater gear? Hi Group, The shop I work at was recently given a couple of decommissioned LTR repeaters after the customer moved to a different radio format. The stations are made by RF Technology Pty Ltd. out of Australia, and consist of a 19 card cage containing a T500B Transmitter, R500B Receiver and PA500B Power Amplifier, as well as a power supply. On the back is an alarm trunking interface card that was connected to an LTR controller. In my readings, I've discovered these are 450-490MHz stations that will supposedly produce 50W 100% of the time. Anyone have any experience with this gear? I'm wondering if I should buy one or two from the company and turn them in to 440MHz machines. Does anyone know if they will tune down to the UHF amateur band? Do they have internal PL encode/decode, or must I use an outboard encoder/decoder? Whats the performance like? Duty cycle? Any hints or kinks on these units? It appears to me that DX Radio relabels these units and resells them, or RF Technology is relabeling DX Radio gear, as the hardware is physically identical. I base this on what I've seen on the web, I have no experience with either product. Thanks for the heads up. -Chris/KF6AJM
[Repeater-Builder] Wanted: Doug Hall RBI-1 Remote Base Interface
Hi Group, By chance does anyone have a Doug Hall Electronics RBI-1 Kenwood Remote Base Interface they'd care to part with? I'm looking for one in working condition to set up a multiband remote, as I was recently given a very nice Kenwood TM-x31 stack (TM-231, TM-331 and TM-431). I'm not looking to part with the stack, but would definitely like to get it on the air. It's my understanding that DHE doesn't manufacture this new, so I can't just go out and buy one. Does anyone have one that is surplus to their needs? Please e-mail me directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you do. Thanks! Chris/KF6AJM
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Yaesu FTR-2410 PL Encode issues
I'm trying to inject the PL into the Tone Input port of the transmitter. It's a Communications Specialists TS-32. Chris KF6AJM --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 10:29 PM 11/20/2004 -, you wrote: Hi Group, I'm working on a Yaesu FTR-2410 2m repeater here. I have an SCOM 5K controller attached to it. Everything works fine except for PL Encode. When I inject the tone into the transmitter at the Tone In lead, the encoded PL tone distorts the repeat audio controller telemetry (ID, Courtesy Tone, etc). The PL also has to be at a fairly high deviation for the receiveing radio to decode it (i.e. the PL tone has to be audible). ---sounds like you're trying to inject the PL encode output into a preemphasized audio input on the xmtr. As you found out, this won't work very well :-) Does the 2410 have a separate non-preemphasized external audio input? And what type of encoder are you using? Ken -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of state-of-the-art repeater controllers and accessories. http://www.ah6le.net/arcom/index.html We now offer complete Kenwood TKR repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp.net Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Repeater-Builder] Yaesu FTR-2410 PL Encode issues
Hi Group, I'm working on a Yaesu FTR-2410 2m repeater here. I have an SCOM 5K controller attached to it. Everything works fine except for PL Encode. When I inject the tone into the transmitter at the Tone In lead, the encoded PL tone distorts the repeat audio controller telemetry (ID, Courtesy Tone, etc). The PL also has to be at a fairly high deviation for the receiveing radio to decode it (i.e. the PL tone has to be audible). What's the deal? Anyone have any pointers on how I can get this running properly? I'd really like to finish this project and move on to my next one, but unfortunately I can't because I can't get the PL encoder to operate properly. We have co-channel repeaters that can be heard down here, and having PL decode available to users is a must. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Chris KF6AJM Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Repeater-Builder] MSF 5000 Internal Duplexer Tee?
Question for the group with those familiar with MSF 5000 repeaters, specifically the UHF ones with internal filtering: The Duplexer Tee, the little silver block about 1 inch square that connects between the receiver and transmitter filter output and gives you your antenna connection is available in several different flavors. Mine is the one with the green band around one of the connections. It's the 435-475 Transmit Low, Receive High, 5-20MHz one. I recently retuned the station for a different pair, transmit high, receive low. The manual says I need the TLE5772B Transmit High, Receive Low 5-20MHz with the yellow band around one of the connections. How critical is this? Do I actually need it? I've got no clue how this thing works and I'm not familiar with this screwy MSF 5000 non- duplexer type way of duplexing. Am I going to damage anything by using the existing green banded duplexer tee, or will I suffer any degradation of signal, or what's the story? I called Motorola Parts ID Purchasing (800) 422-4210, and was told the TLE5772B is no longer available period. Whatsoever. Stop- bothering-us-cuz-you-aint-gonna-get-it-cuz-we-dont-got-it. Does anyone happen to have the one I need that would be interested in trading with me, or just selling it to me? Any help is appreciated. Please reply via e-mail or the thread. Thanks! Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
