[Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola
Extend the radials not less than 1/4 wave from the mast stub to the tip. And bend them down at about a 30 degree angle. Lone ger radials probably wouldn't hurt (in 1/4 wave increments) but provides more wind load and aesthectic challenges. $ equally space might be slightly better than3 but i doubt you would notice the difference. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebh...@... wrote: I am pretty sure HD has aluminum strips that will work just fine. Should I make the radials 1/4 wave , or longer? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: Forgot to mention if you can't find alum. for the ground plane elements at the local surpus yard or hardware store (HD or Lowes) see if you can find the city or county sign shop (the people who maintain the stop, yield and directional signs) as the may have pulls or damaged signs you can talk them out of. These are fairly heavy gage but usually soft alum. alloy and can be easily cut into strips with a carbide tipped blade on a small table saw with out any damage to the saw. Just make sure you put the alum. side against the metal mast stub as the sign side is a decal and you may not get the bonding you want for the radials. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Good point, much easier to use a couple of clamps, and I just happen to have some stainless steel clamps here in the garage! Thanks for the advice. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: Do your self a big favor and don't drill any holes. Use 1 or 2 large stainless steel hose clamps, slip 3 or 4 aluminum radials up between the clamp and metal antenna base (similar to what you see in the picture for the TDD-6082). That is the way the Motorola and Station Master base station radials are atached. Extend the aluminum radial metal about 1 above the top clamp, tighten the clamps and then fold the 1 projection over to cover the SS clamp band. That way if the clamp loosens up a bit the radials wont fall off. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Yes, that sounds like the antenna I have exactly, must be it. Looks like the general concensuss is to keep this one in service and not even bother trying the Diamond antenna. I don't have the radials though, but with this antenna I could even drill some holes in the collar that screws over the N connector and install radials that way. I bet that will help with the radiation pattern a bit. Thanks for all the assitance, as always, this is an awesome group. 73;s --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: You described mine like you were looking at it. - Original Message - From: wb6dgn tallinson2@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 9:16 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Hi Gerald and the group, I think I've got one of these antennas too. It has a white fiberglass radome, just under 7 feet long and about an inch in diameter at the base, coupled to an aluminum bottom section about a foot long and 1-5/16 inch diameter. A protective sleeve of the aluminum unscrews to expose an N female connector. The logo is a black rectangle with a white ellipse centered over it. There was probably a name written in that ellipse but it's no longer readable now. There is a serial number tag on the aluminum base but some of the numbers are no longer readable due to a clamp damaging the tag. It also has the radial assembly just as you describe. I see no other markings or frequency range marked on it but, if it was pulled from the system I think it was, most of the channels were in the 453/458 range with one or two in the 467 range. I suspect it'll work just fine on the ham band. The mounting clamps are missing but they should be pretty easy to scrounge; if anyone has spares, let me know. Where is the frequency range marked on the antenna? If I know where to look, I'll try to clean a little of the dirt or oxidation to see if I can find it. Looks like a nice antenna. There's an RFS version in the Tessco catalog that suggests that they might be the OEM parent of this antenna. Tom DGN --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote
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gebhardstephen wrote: I am pretty sure HD has aluminum strips that will work just fine. Should I make the radials 1/4 wave , or longer? About 10% longer.
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola
Looks like the general concensuss is to keep this one in service and not even bother trying the Diamond antenna. The Diamond is not even in the same class as this antenna in terms of construction and quality. There is a reason this antenna's list price was in the $500 range and the Diamond is little more than $100. I agree with the other poster, don't drill. The radials mounted about an inch down from the top of the aluminum part, not at the bottom where the N connector is. Get yourself some 1/2 inch wide, 0.100 soft aluminum (that's what they used on mine) and bend in three pieces to make the radials. Maybe one of the others who is a better draftsman than I will make a sketch for you. They are held onto the base by three (probably #8) machine screws in clamp fashion. This antenna is well worth the effort to get it going. Good Luck. Tom DGN --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebh...@... wrote: Yes, that sounds like the antenna I have exactly, must be it. Looks like the general concensuss is to keep this one in service and not even bother trying the Diamond antenna. I don't have the radials though, but with this antenna I could even drill some holes in the collar that screws over the N connector and install radials that way. I bet that will help with the radiation pattern a bit. Thanks for all the assitance, as always, this is an awesome group. 73;s --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: You described mine like you were looking at it. - Original Message - From: wb6dgn tallinson2@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 9:16 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Hi Gerald and the group, I think I've got one of these antennas too. It has a white fiberglass radome, just under 7 feet long and about an inch in diameter at the base, coupled to an aluminum bottom section about a foot long and 1-5/16 inch diameter. A protective sleeve of the aluminum unscrews to expose an N female connector. The logo is a black rectangle with a white ellipse centered over it. There was probably a name written in that ellipse but it's no longer readable now. There is a serial number tag on the aluminum base but some of the numbers are no longer readable due to a clamp damaging the tag. It also has the radial assembly just as you describe. I see no other markings or frequency range marked on it but, if it was pulled from the system I think it was, most of the channels were in the 453/458 range with one or two in the 467 range. I suspect it'll work just fine on the ham band. The mounting clamps are missing but they should be pretty easy to scrounge; if anyone has spares, let me know. Where is the frequency range marked on the antenna? If I know where to look, I'll try to clean a little of the dirt or oxidation to see if I can find it. Looks like a nice antenna. There's an RFS version in the Tessco catalog that suggests that they might be the OEM parent of this antenna. Tom DGN --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: The radials just clamp on. Each one is bent to reach to the next. Small bolt fasten them together around the base. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:41 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Thanks Gerald, that sounds like the one, except for the one I have does not have ground radials, and I don't see any place to install them either. I was contemplating changing the antenna to something like a Diamond F718A, it has better gain, almost double over the one I am using now, plus it is designed for the frequency I am on, I wonder if the small investment would yield better coverage. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: I have one of those in the garage. TDE-6082A It's about 7 feet long (I didn't measure it) and has radials on it. Label says 460- 470. I used it temporarily on a 443.275 machine here at the house for testing. SWR wasn't bad and worked just fine. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:13 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola That one is closer, but the length is wrong, and the one pictured has ground radials, this one does not. Without specifics I
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola
I am taking everyone's advice on this topic. I agree the antenna I am using now is superior to Diamond, as you said, hence the expensive list price. It does a very good job as it is, and I am sure it will do better after the ground radials are installed. I got the clamps and aluminum strips today, provideing it's not windy tomorrow, that is the project! Thanks again to everyone for assiting. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, wb6dgn tallins...@... wrote: Looks like the general concensuss is to keep this one in service and not even bother trying the Diamond antenna. The Diamond is not even in the same class as this antenna in terms of construction and quality. There is a reason this antenna's list price was in the $500 range and the Diamond is little more than $100. I agree with the other poster, don't drill. The radials mounted about an inch down from the top of the aluminum part, not at the bottom where the N connector is. Get yourself some 1/2 inch wide, 0.100 soft aluminum (that's what they used on mine) and bend in three pieces to make the radials. Maybe one of the others who is a better draftsman than I will make a sketch for you. They are held onto the base by three (probably #8) machine screws in clamp fashion. This antenna is well worth the effort to get it going. Good Luck. Tom DGN --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Yes, that sounds like the antenna I have exactly, must be it. Looks like the general concensuss is to keep this one in service and not even bother trying the Diamond antenna. I don't have the radials though, but with this antenna I could even drill some holes in the collar that screws over the N connector and install radials that way. I bet that will help with the radiation pattern a bit. Thanks for all the assitance, as always, this is an awesome group. 73;s --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: You described mine like you were looking at it. - Original Message - From: wb6dgn tallinson2@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 9:16 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Hi Gerald and the group, I think I've got one of these antennas too. It has a white fiberglass radome, just under 7 feet long and about an inch in diameter at the base, coupled to an aluminum bottom section about a foot long and 1-5/16 inch diameter. A protective sleeve of the aluminum unscrews to expose an N female connector. The logo is a black rectangle with a white ellipse centered over it. There was probably a name written in that ellipse but it's no longer readable now. There is a serial number tag on the aluminum base but some of the numbers are no longer readable due to a clamp damaging the tag. It also has the radial assembly just as you describe. I see no other markings or frequency range marked on it but, if it was pulled from the system I think it was, most of the channels were in the 453/458 range with one or two in the 467 range. I suspect it'll work just fine on the ham band. The mounting clamps are missing but they should be pretty easy to scrounge; if anyone has spares, let me know. Where is the frequency range marked on the antenna? If I know where to look, I'll try to clean a little of the dirt or oxidation to see if I can find it. Looks like a nice antenna. There's an RFS version in the Tessco catalog that suggests that they might be the OEM parent of this antenna. Tom DGN --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: The radials just clamp on. Each one is bent to reach to the next. Small bolt fasten them together around the base. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:41 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Thanks Gerald, that sounds like the one, except for the one I have does not have ground radials, and I don't see any place to install them either. I was contemplating changing the antenna to something like a Diamond F718A, it has better gain, almost double over the one I am using now, plus it is designed for the frequency I am on, I wonder if the small investment would yield better coverage. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: I have one of those in the garage. TDE-6082A It's about 7 feet long (I didn't measure it) and has
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola
That one is closer, but the length is wrong, and the one pictured has ground radials, this one does not. Without specifics I guess this is as far as I can go. What I am trying to do is see if this is the right antenna for a ham repeater on 447.425/442.425 split. As I said before, the SWR is OK, but I wonder if it is just operating on a multiple, and I am not getting the full gain that I should. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3...@... wrote: Could be. Motorola spec say OA length for the TDE-6082A is *'. The Hi-Gain specs for the TDD-6082A on the RB site don't give the OA lengths for the different gain antennas, except to say max. length is about 22'. Unless there is some indication of the Mfg. on the remaining portion of the label or you can find more specs. for the Hi-Gain antenns it's just a guess at this point. Doug N3DAB -- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bill Hudson w6cbs@ wrote: It could be a TDD-6082 See here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/mot-vhf-hi-gain-ant-specs.pdf Bill - W6CBS _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n3dab Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 2:52 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Mark My info came from an old Moto. catalog. If it is about 8' OA long long with a N connector as he described on it it's not a mobile antenna. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, Mark n9wys@ wrote: I'm confused. This was described initially as a repeater antenna but if I Google the Motorola part number, I see pictures of a mobile antenna. Which are we talking about? Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of n3dab Negative, but my guess would be Phelps Dodge. Maybe Celwave,or possibly DB Products. Maybe some of the other Guru's on the site can probably fill you in on that. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Thanks Doug, actually I checked SWR on 442 Mhz and it is 1.2:1! Do you know who made this for Motorola? --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: It's a TDE-6082A, 5db gain, 460-470MHz. If ti is working properly it would be good for GMRS as is. Don't know what you would find in SWR in the 440 band but probably more then you would want to consider having. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Hi all, I have a UHF repeter antenna that was in use on 463 Mhz. I cannot find any information as to frequency range, max power, gain, etc. The last of the model # is E-6082A (The first part of the label is worn off and unreadable). I have done some searching and cannot find any information on a Motorola brand antenna. It is a fiberglass stick about 6 foot in length, with a N connector, and no ground radials. Does anyone out there have some infromation on this antenna, or know where I can find it? Thanks to all, and have a great day!
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I have one of those in the garage. TDE-6082A It's about 7 feet long (I didn't measure it) and has radials on it. Label says 460- 470. I used it temporarily on a 443.275 machine here at the house for testing. SWR wasn't bad and worked just fine. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebh...@cox.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:13 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola That one is closer, but the length is wrong, and the one pictured has ground radials, this one does not. Without specifics I guess this is as far as I can go. What I am trying to do is see if this is the right antenna for a ham repeater on 447.425/442.425 split. As I said before, the SWR is OK, but I wonder if it is just operating on a multiple, and I am not getting the full gain that I should. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3...@... wrote: Could be. Motorola spec say OA length for the TDE-6082A is *'. The Hi-Gain specs for the TDD-6082A on the RB site don't give the OA lengths for the different gain antennas, except to say max. length is about 22'. Unless there is some indication of the Mfg. on the remaining portion of the label or you can find more specs. for the Hi-Gain antenns it's just a guess at this point. Doug N3DAB -- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bill Hudson w6cbs@ wrote: It could be a TDD-6082 See here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/mot-vhf-hi-gain-ant-specs.pdf Bill - W6CBS _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n3dab Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 2:52 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Mark My info came from an old Moto. catalog. If it is about 8' OA long long with a N connector as he described on it it's not a mobile antenna. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, Mark n9wys@ wrote: I'm confused. This was described initially as a repeater antenna but if I Google the Motorola part number, I see pictures of a mobile antenna. Which are we talking about? Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of n3dab Negative, but my guess would be Phelps Dodge. Maybe Celwave,or possibly DB Products. Maybe some of the other Guru's on the site can probably fill you in on that. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Thanks Doug, actually I checked SWR on 442 Mhz and it is 1.2:1! Do you know who made this for Motorola? --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: It's a TDE-6082A, 5db gain, 460-470MHz. If ti is working properly it would be good for GMRS as is. Don't know what you would find in SWR in the 440 band but probably more then you would want to consider having. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Hi all, I have a UHF repeter antenna that was in use on 463 Mhz. I cannot find any information as to frequency range, max power, gain, etc. The last of the model # is E-6082A (The first part of the label is worn off and unreadable). I have done some searching and cannot find any information on a Motorola brand antenna. It is a fiberglass stick about 6 foot in length, with a N connector, and no ground radials. Does anyone out there have some infromation on this antenna, or know where I can find it? Thanks to all, and have a great day! Yahoo! Groups Links
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola
Thanks Gerald, that sounds like the one, except for the one I have does not have ground radials, and I don't see any place to install them either. I was contemplating changing the antenna to something like a Diamond F718A, it has better gain, almost double over the one I am using now, plus it is designed for the frequency I am on, I wonder if the small investment would yield better coverage. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0...@... wrote: I have one of those in the garage. TDE-6082A It's about 7 feet long (I didn't measure it) and has radials on it. Label says 460- 470. I used it temporarily on a 443.275 machine here at the house for testing. SWR wasn't bad and worked just fine. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebh...@... To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:13 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola That one is closer, but the length is wrong, and the one pictured has ground radials, this one does not. Without specifics I guess this is as far as I can go. What I am trying to do is see if this is the right antenna for a ham repeater on 447.425/442.425 split. As I said before, the SWR is OK, but I wonder if it is just operating on a multiple, and I am not getting the full gain that I should. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: Could be. Motorola spec say OA length for the TDE-6082A is *'. The Hi-Gain specs for the TDD-6082A on the RB site don't give the OA lengths for the different gain antennas, except to say max. length is about 22'. Unless there is some indication of the Mfg. on the remaining portion of the label or you can find more specs. for the Hi-Gain antenns it's just a guess at this point. Doug N3DAB -- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bill Hudson w6cbs@ wrote: It could be a TDD-6082 See here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/mot-vhf-hi-gain-ant-specs.pdf Bill - W6CBS _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n3dab Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 2:52 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Mark My info came from an old Moto. catalog. If it is about 8' OA long long with a N connector as he described on it it's not a mobile antenna. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, Mark n9wys@ wrote: I'm confused. This was described initially as a repeater antenna but if I Google the Motorola part number, I see pictures of a mobile antenna. Which are we talking about? Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of n3dab Negative, but my guess would be Phelps Dodge. Maybe Celwave,or possibly DB Products. Maybe some of the other Guru's on the site can probably fill you in on that. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Thanks Doug, actually I checked SWR on 442 Mhz and it is 1.2:1! Do you know who made this for Motorola? --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: It's a TDE-6082A, 5db gain, 460-470MHz. If ti is working properly it would be good for GMRS as is. Don't know what you would find in SWR in the 440 band but probably more then you would want to consider having. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Hi all, I have a UHF repeter antenna that was in use on 463 Mhz. I cannot find any information as to frequency range, max power, gain, etc. The last of the model # is E-6082A (The first part of the label is worn off and unreadable). I have done some searching and cannot find any information on a Motorola brand antenna. It is a fiberglass stick about 6 foot in length, with a N connector, and no ground radials. Does anyone out there have some infromation on this antenna, or know where I can find it? Thanks to all, and have a great day! Yahoo! Groups Links
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Sorry I was asleep at the keyboard last night. TDE-6082A is 8 feet long OA per moto. specs. Photo of the TDD is generic and the lower gain version may not have had radials. However some alum. sheet strips projecting about 1/4 wave off the base and secured with a SS hose clamp will do the trick if you want to go to the trouble. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebh...@... wrote: Thanks Gerald, that sounds like the one, except for the one I have does not have ground radials, and I don't see any place to install them either. I was contemplating changing the antenna to something like a Diamond F718A, it has better gain, almost double over the one I am using now, plus it is designed for the frequency I am on, I wonder if the small investment would yield better coverage. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: I have one of those in the garage. TDE-6082A It's about 7 feet long (I didn't measure it) and has radials on it. Label says 460- 470. I used it temporarily on a 443.275 machine here at the house for testing. SWR wasn't bad and worked just fine. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:13 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola That one is closer, but the length is wrong, and the one pictured has ground radials, this one does not. Without specifics I guess this is as far as I can go. What I am trying to do is see if this is the right antenna for a ham repeater on 447.425/442.425 split. As I said before, the SWR is OK, but I wonder if it is just operating on a multiple, and I am not getting the full gain that I should. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: Could be. Motorola spec say OA length for the TDE-6082A is *'. The Hi-Gain specs for the TDD-6082A on the RB site don't give the OA lengths for the different gain antennas, except to say max. length is about 22'. Unless there is some indication of the Mfg. on the remaining portion of the label or you can find more specs. for the Hi-Gain antenns it's just a guess at this point. Doug N3DAB -- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bill Hudson w6cbs@ wrote: It could be a TDD-6082 See here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/mot-vhf-hi-gain-ant-specs.pdf Bill - W6CBS _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n3dab Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 2:52 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Mark My info came from an old Moto. catalog. If it is about 8' OA long long with a N connector as he described on it it's not a mobile antenna. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, Mark n9wys@ wrote: I'm confused. This was described initially as a repeater antenna but if I Google the Motorola part number, I see pictures of a mobile antenna. Which are we talking about? Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of n3dab Negative, but my guess would be Phelps Dodge. Maybe Celwave,or possibly DB Products. Maybe some of the other Guru's on the site can probably fill you in on that. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Thanks Doug, actually I checked SWR on 442 Mhz and it is 1.2:1! Do you know who made this for Motorola? --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: It's a TDE-6082A, 5db gain, 460-470MHz. If ti is working properly it would be good for GMRS as is. Don't know what you would find in SWR in the 440 band but probably more then you would want to consider having. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Hi all, I have a UHF repeter antenna that was in use on 463 Mhz. I cannot find any information as to frequency range, max power, gain, etc. The last of the model # is E-6082A (The first part of the label is worn off and unreadable). I have done some searching and cannot
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gebhardstephen wrote: Thanks Gerald, that sounds like the one, except for the one I have does not have ground radials, and I don't see any place to install them either. I was contemplating changing the antenna to something like a Diamond F718A, it has better gain, almost double over the one I am using now, plus it is designed for the frequency I am on, I wonder if the small investment would yield better coverage. Look again-the Diamond antennas are rated for dBi, not dBd. In theory, more than a 2dB difference, in practice for these at least, more like 3-5 dB. I'd stick wit the 6082. Worst case, do my foil mod on the R-B website-it's been done to that style UHF antenna succesfully. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0...@... wrote: I have one of those in the garage. TDE-6082A It's about 7 feet long (I didn't measure it) and has radials on it. Label says 460- 470. I used it temporarily on a 443.275 machine here at the house for testing. SWR wasn't bad and worked just fine. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks
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I have heard that Diamond's gain ratings were a bit inflated, so maybe I'll just stick with what I have until I can afford a Super Station Master! I would like to look at that mod, could you send along a link to it? Thanks. --- In repeater-buil...@yahoogroudps.com, wd8chl wd8...@... wrote: gebhardstephen wrote: Thanks Gerald, that sounds like the one, except for the one I have does not have ground radials, and I don't see any place to install them either. I was contemplating changing the antenna to something like a Diamond F718A, it has better gain, almost double over the one I am using now, plus it is designed for the frequency I am on, I wonder if the small investment would yield better coverage. Look again-the Diamond antennas are rated for dBi, not dBd. In theory, more than a 2dB difference, in practice for these at least, more like 3-5 dB. I'd stick wit the 6082. Worst case, do my foil mod on the R-B website-it's been done to that style UHF antenna succesfully. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: I have one of those in the garage. TDE-6082A It's about 7 feet long (I didn't measure it) and has radials on it. Label says 460- 470. I used it temporarily on a 443.275 machine here at the house for testing. SWR wasn't bad and worked just fine. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks
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I know all about falling asleep at the keyboard! My version might be the lower gain one. I think I'll try adding ground radials first and see what happens, definetly the cheaper way to go at this point. Thanks for the information. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3...@... wrote: Sorry I was asleep at the keyboard last night. TDE-6082A is 8 feet long OA per moto. specs. Photo of the TDD is generic and the lower gain version may not have had radials. However some alum. sheet strips projecting about 1/4 wave off the base and secured with a SS hose clamp will do the trick if you want to go to the trouble. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Thanks Gerald, that sounds like the one, except for the one I have does not have ground radials, and I don't see any place to install them either. I was contemplating changing the antenna to something like a Diamond F718A, it has better gain, almost double over the one I am using now, plus it is designed for the frequency I am on, I wonder if the small investment would yield better coverage. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: I have one of those in the garage. TDE-6082A It's about 7 feet long (I didn't measure it) and has radials on it. Label says 460- 470. I used it temporarily on a 443.275 machine here at the house for testing. SWR wasn't bad and worked just fine. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:13 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola That one is closer, but the length is wrong, and the one pictured has ground radials, this one does not. Without specifics I guess this is as far as I can go. What I am trying to do is see if this is the right antenna for a ham repeater on 447.425/442.425 split. As I said before, the SWR is OK, but I wonder if it is just operating on a multiple, and I am not getting the full gain that I should. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: Could be. Motorola spec say OA length for the TDE-6082A is *'. The Hi-Gain specs for the TDD-6082A on the RB site don't give the OA lengths for the different gain antennas, except to say max. length is about 22'. Unless there is some indication of the Mfg. on the remaining portion of the label or you can find more specs. for the Hi-Gain antenns it's just a guess at this point. Doug N3DAB -- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bill Hudson w6cbs@ wrote: It could be a TDD-6082 See here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/mot-vhf-hi-gain-ant-specs.pdf Bill - W6CBS _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n3dab Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 2:52 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Mark My info came from an old Moto. catalog. If it is about 8' OA long long with a N connector as he described on it it's not a mobile antenna. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, Mark n9wys@ wrote: I'm confused. This was described initially as a repeater antenna but if I Google the Motorola part number, I see pictures of a mobile antenna. Which are we talking about? Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of n3dab Negative, but my guess would be Phelps Dodge. Maybe Celwave,or possibly DB Products. Maybe some of the other Guru's on the site can probably fill you in on that. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Thanks Doug, actually I checked SWR on 442 Mhz and it is 1.2:1! Do you know who made this for Motorola? --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: It's a TDE-6082A, 5db gain, 460-470MHz. If ti is working properly it would be good for GMRS as is. Don't know what you would find in SWR in the 440 band but probably more then you would want
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There was at least one version of a fiberglass 'ball bat' that had the ground radials simply clamped to the bottom ring of the antenna with a variation of a hose clamp. WalterH --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebh...@... wrote: Thanks Gerald, that sounds like the one, except for the one I have does not have ground radials, and I don't see any place to install them either. SNIP
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The radials just clamp on. Each one is bent to reach to the next. Small bolt fasten them together around the base. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebh...@cox.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:41 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Thanks Gerald, that sounds like the one, except for the one I have does not have ground radials, and I don't see any place to install them either. I was contemplating changing the antenna to something like a Diamond F718A, it has better gain, almost double over the one I am using now, plus it is designed for the frequency I am on, I wonder if the small investment would yield better coverage. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0...@... wrote: I have one of those in the garage. TDE-6082A It's about 7 feet long (I didn't measure it) and has radials on it. Label says 460- 470. I used it temporarily on a 443.275 machine here at the house for testing. SWR wasn't bad and worked just fine. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebh...@... To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:13 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola That one is closer, but the length is wrong, and the one pictured has ground radials, this one does not. Without specifics I guess this is as far as I can go. What I am trying to do is see if this is the right antenna for a ham repeater on 447.425/442.425 split. As I said before, the SWR is OK, but I wonder if it is just operating on a multiple, and I am not getting the full gain that I should. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: Could be. Motorola spec say OA length for the TDE-6082A is *'. The Hi-Gain specs for the TDD-6082A on the RB site don't give the OA lengths for the different gain antennas, except to say max. length is about 22'. Unless there is some indication of the Mfg. on the remaining portion of the label or you can find more specs. for the Hi-Gain antenns it's just a guess at this point. Doug N3DAB -- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bill Hudson w6cbs@ wrote: It could be a TDD-6082 See here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/mot-vhf-hi-gain-ant-specs.pdf Bill - W6CBS _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n3dab Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 2:52 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Mark My info came from an old Moto. catalog. If it is about 8' OA long long with a N connector as he described on it it's not a mobile antenna. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, Mark n9wys@ wrote: I'm confused. This was described initially as a repeater antenna but if I Google the Motorola part number, I see pictures of a mobile antenna. Which are we talking about? Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of n3dab Negative, but my guess would be Phelps Dodge. Maybe Celwave,or possibly DB Products. Maybe some of the other Guru's on the site can probably fill you in on that. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Thanks Doug, actually I checked SWR on 442 Mhz and it is 1.2:1! Do you know who made this for Motorola? --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: It's a TDE-6082A, 5db gain, 460-470MHz. If ti is working properly it would be good for GMRS as is. Don't know what you would find in SWR in the 440 band but probably more then you would want to consider having. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Hi all, I have a UHF repeter antenna that was in use on 463 Mhz. I cannot find any information as to frequency range, max power, gain, etc. The last of the model # is E-6082A (The first part of the label is worn off and unreadable). I have done some searching and cannot find any information on a Motorola brand antenna. It is a fiberglass stick about 6 foot in length, with a N connector, and no ground
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Hi Gerald and the group, I think I've got one of these antennas too. It has a white fiberglass radome, just under 7 feet long and about an inch in diameter at the base, coupled to an aluminum bottom section about a foot long and 1-5/16 inch diameter. A protective sleeve of the aluminum unscrews to expose an N female connector. The logo is a black rectangle with a white ellipse centered over it. There was probably a name written in that ellipse but it's no longer readable now. There is a serial number tag on the aluminum base but some of the numbers are no longer readable due to a clamp damaging the tag. It also has the radial assembly just as you describe. I see no other markings or frequency range marked on it but, if it was pulled from the system I think it was, most of the channels were in the 453/458 range with one or two in the 467 range. I suspect it'll work just fine on the ham band. The mounting clamps are missing but they should be pretty easy to scrounge; if anyone has spares, let me know. Where is the frequency range marked on the antenna? If I know where to look, I'll try to clean a little of the dirt or oxidation to see if I can find it. Looks like a nice antenna. There's an RFS version in the Tessco catalog that suggests that they might be the OEM parent of this antenna. Tom DGN --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0...@... wrote: The radials just clamp on. Each one is bent to reach to the next. Small bolt fasten them together around the base. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebh...@... To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:41 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Thanks Gerald, that sounds like the one, except for the one I have does not have ground radials, and I don't see any place to install them either. I was contemplating changing the antenna to something like a Diamond F718A, it has better gain, almost double over the one I am using now, plus it is designed for the frequency I am on, I wonder if the small investment would yield better coverage. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: I have one of those in the garage. TDE-6082A It's about 7 feet long (I didn't measure it) and has radials on it. Label says 460- 470. I used it temporarily on a 443.275 machine here at the house for testing. SWR wasn't bad and worked just fine. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:13 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola That one is closer, but the length is wrong, and the one pictured has ground radials, this one does not. Without specifics I guess this is as far as I can go. What I am trying to do is see if this is the right antenna for a ham repeater on 447.425/442.425 split. As I said before, the SWR is OK, but I wonder if it is just operating on a multiple, and I am not getting the full gain that I should. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: Could be. Motorola spec say OA length for the TDE-6082A is *'. The Hi-Gain specs for the TDD-6082A on the RB site don't give the OA lengths for the different gain antennas, except to say max. length is about 22'. Unless there is some indication of the Mfg. on the remaining portion of the label or you can find more specs. for the Hi-Gain antenns it's just a guess at this point. Doug N3DAB -- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bill Hudson w6cbs@ wrote: It could be a TDD-6082 See here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/mot-vhf-hi-gain-ant-specs.pdf Bill - W6CBS _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n3dab Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 2:52 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Mark My info came from an old Moto. catalog. If it is about 8' OA long long with a N connector as he described on it it's not a mobile antenna. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, Mark n9wys@ wrote: I'm confused. This was described initially as a repeater antenna but if I Google the Motorola part number, I see pictures of a mobile antenna. Which are we talking about? Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater
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You described mine like you were looking at it. - Original Message - From: wb6dgn tallins...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 9:16 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Hi Gerald and the group, I think I've got one of these antennas too. It has a white fiberglass radome, just under 7 feet long and about an inch in diameter at the base, coupled to an aluminum bottom section about a foot long and 1-5/16 inch diameter. A protective sleeve of the aluminum unscrews to expose an N female connector. The logo is a black rectangle with a white ellipse centered over it. There was probably a name written in that ellipse but it's no longer readable now. There is a serial number tag on the aluminum base but some of the numbers are no longer readable due to a clamp damaging the tag. It also has the radial assembly just as you describe. I see no other markings or frequency range marked on it but, if it was pulled from the system I think it was, most of the channels were in the 453/458 range with one or two in the 467 range. I suspect it'll work just fine on the ham band. The mounting clamps are missing but they should be pretty easy to scrounge; if anyone has spares, let me know. Where is the frequency range marked on the antenna? If I know where to look, I'll try to clean a little of the dirt or oxidation to see if I can find it. Looks like a nice antenna. There's an RFS version in the Tessco catalog that suggests that they might be the OEM parent of this antenna. Tom DGN --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0...@... wrote: The radials just clamp on. Each one is bent to reach to the next. Small bolt fasten them together around the base. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebh...@... To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:41 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Thanks Gerald, that sounds like the one, except for the one I have does not have ground radials, and I don't see any place to install them either. I was contemplating changing the antenna to something like a Diamond F718A, it has better gain, almost double over the one I am using now, plus it is designed for the frequency I am on, I wonder if the small investment would yield better coverage. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: I have one of those in the garage. TDE-6082A It's about 7 feet long (I didn't measure it) and has radials on it. Label says 460- 470. I used it temporarily on a 443.275 machine here at the house for testing. SWR wasn't bad and worked just fine. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:13 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola That one is closer, but the length is wrong, and the one pictured has ground radials, this one does not. Without specifics I guess this is as far as I can go. What I am trying to do is see if this is the right antenna for a ham repeater on 447.425/442.425 split. As I said before, the SWR is OK, but I wonder if it is just operating on a multiple, and I am not getting the full gain that I should. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: Could be. Motorola spec say OA length for the TDE-6082A is *'. The Hi-Gain specs for the TDD-6082A on the RB site don't give the OA lengths for the different gain antennas, except to say max. length is about 22'. Unless there is some indication of the Mfg. on the remaining portion of the label or you can find more specs. for the Hi-Gain antenns it's just a guess at this point. Doug N3DAB -- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bill Hudson w6cbs@ wrote: It could be a TDD-6082 See here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/mot-vhf-hi-gain-ant-specs.pdf Bill - W6CBS _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n3dab Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 2:52 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Mark My info came from an old Moto. catalog. If it is about 8' OA long long with a N connector as he described on it it's not a mobile antenna. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, Mark n9wys@ wrote
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Yes, that sounds like the antenna I have exactly, must be it. Looks like the general concensuss is to keep this one in service and not even bother trying the Diamond antenna. I don't have the radials though, but with this antenna I could even drill some holes in the collar that screws over the N connector and install radials that way. I bet that will help with the radiation pattern a bit. Thanks for all the assitance, as always, this is an awesome group. 73;s --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0...@... wrote: You described mine like you were looking at it. - Original Message - From: wb6dgn tallins...@... To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 9:16 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Hi Gerald and the group, I think I've got one of these antennas too. It has a white fiberglass radome, just under 7 feet long and about an inch in diameter at the base, coupled to an aluminum bottom section about a foot long and 1-5/16 inch diameter. A protective sleeve of the aluminum unscrews to expose an N female connector. The logo is a black rectangle with a white ellipse centered over it. There was probably a name written in that ellipse but it's no longer readable now. There is a serial number tag on the aluminum base but some of the numbers are no longer readable due to a clamp damaging the tag. It also has the radial assembly just as you describe. I see no other markings or frequency range marked on it but, if it was pulled from the system I think it was, most of the channels were in the 453/458 range with one or two in the 467 range. I suspect it'll work just fine on the ham band. The mounting clamps are missing but they should be pretty easy to scrounge; if anyone has spares, let me know. Where is the frequency range marked on the antenna? If I know where to look, I'll try to clean a little of the dirt or oxidation to see if I can find it. Looks like a nice antenna. There's an RFS version in the Tessco catalog that suggests that they might be the OEM parent of this antenna. Tom DGN --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: The radials just clamp on. Each one is bent to reach to the next. Small bolt fasten them together around the base. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:41 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Thanks Gerald, that sounds like the one, except for the one I have does not have ground radials, and I don't see any place to install them either. I was contemplating changing the antenna to something like a Diamond F718A, it has better gain, almost double over the one I am using now, plus it is designed for the frequency I am on, I wonder if the small investment would yield better coverage. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: I have one of those in the garage. TDE-6082A It's about 7 feet long (I didn't measure it) and has radials on it. Label says 460- 470. I used it temporarily on a 443.275 machine here at the house for testing. SWR wasn't bad and worked just fine. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:13 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola That one is closer, but the length is wrong, and the one pictured has ground radials, this one does not. Without specifics I guess this is as far as I can go. What I am trying to do is see if this is the right antenna for a ham repeater on 447.425/442.425 split. As I said before, the SWR is OK, but I wonder if it is just operating on a multiple, and I am not getting the full gain that I should. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: Could be. Motorola spec say OA length for the TDE-6082A is *'. The Hi-Gain specs for the TDD-6082A on the RB site don't give the OA lengths for the different gain antennas, except to say max. length is about 22'. Unless there is some indication of the Mfg. on the remaining portion of the label or you can find more specs. for the Hi-Gain antenns it's just a guess at this point. Doug N3DAB -- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bill Hudson w6cbs@ wrote: It could be a TDD-6082 See here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/mot-vhf-hi-gain-ant-specs.pdf
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Do your self a big favor and don't drill any holes. Use 1 or 2 large stainless steel hose clamps, slip 3 or 4 aluminum radials up between the clamp and metal antenna base (similar to what you see in the picture for the TDD-6082). That is the way the Motorola and Station Master base station radials are atached. Extend the aluminum radial metal about 1 above the top clamp, tighten the clamps and then fold the 1 projection over to cover the SS clamp band. That way if the clamp loosens up a bit the radials wont fall off. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebh...@... wrote: Yes, that sounds like the antenna I have exactly, must be it. Looks like the general concensuss is to keep this one in service and not even bother trying the Diamond antenna. I don't have the radials though, but with this antenna I could even drill some holes in the collar that screws over the N connector and install radials that way. I bet that will help with the radiation pattern a bit. Thanks for all the assitance, as always, this is an awesome group. 73;s --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: You described mine like you were looking at it. - Original Message - From: wb6dgn tallinson2@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 9:16 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Hi Gerald and the group, I think I've got one of these antennas too. It has a white fiberglass radome, just under 7 feet long and about an inch in diameter at the base, coupled to an aluminum bottom section about a foot long and 1-5/16 inch diameter. A protective sleeve of the aluminum unscrews to expose an N female connector. The logo is a black rectangle with a white ellipse centered over it. There was probably a name written in that ellipse but it's no longer readable now. There is a serial number tag on the aluminum base but some of the numbers are no longer readable due to a clamp damaging the tag. It also has the radial assembly just as you describe. I see no other markings or frequency range marked on it but, if it was pulled from the system I think it was, most of the channels were in the 453/458 range with one or two in the 467 range. I suspect it'll work just fine on the ham band. The mounting clamps are missing but they should be pretty easy to scrounge; if anyone has spares, let me know. Where is the frequency range marked on the antenna? If I know where to look, I'll try to clean a little of the dirt or oxidation to see if I can find it. Looks like a nice antenna. There's an RFS version in the Tessco catalog that suggests that they might be the OEM parent of this antenna. Tom DGN --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: The radials just clamp on. Each one is bent to reach to the next. Small bolt fasten them together around the base. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:41 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Thanks Gerald, that sounds like the one, except for the one I have does not have ground radials, and I don't see any place to install them either. I was contemplating changing the antenna to something like a Diamond F718A, it has better gain, almost double over the one I am using now, plus it is designed for the frequency I am on, I wonder if the small investment would yield better coverage. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: I have one of those in the garage. TDE-6082A It's about 7 feet long (I didn't measure it) and has radials on it. Label says 460- 470. I used it temporarily on a 443.275 machine here at the house for testing. SWR wasn't bad and worked just fine. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:13 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola That one is closer, but the length is wrong, and the one pictured has ground radials, this one does not. Without specifics I guess this is as far as I can go. What I am trying to do is see if this is the right antenna for a ham repeater on 447.425/442.425 split. As I said before, the SWR is OK, but I wonder if it is just operating on a multiple, and I am not getting the full gain that I should
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Good point, much easier to use a couple of clamps, and I just happen to have some stainless steel clamps here in the garage! Thanks for the advice. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3...@... wrote: Do your self a big favor and don't drill any holes. Use 1 or 2 large stainless steel hose clamps, slip 3 or 4 aluminum radials up between the clamp and metal antenna base (similar to what you see in the picture for the TDD-6082). That is the way the Motorola and Station Master base station radials are atached. Extend the aluminum radial metal about 1 above the top clamp, tighten the clamps and then fold the 1 projection over to cover the SS clamp band. That way if the clamp loosens up a bit the radials wont fall off. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Yes, that sounds like the antenna I have exactly, must be it. Looks like the general concensuss is to keep this one in service and not even bother trying the Diamond antenna. I don't have the radials though, but with this antenna I could even drill some holes in the collar that screws over the N connector and install radials that way. I bet that will help with the radiation pattern a bit. Thanks for all the assitance, as always, this is an awesome group. 73;s --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: You described mine like you were looking at it. - Original Message - From: wb6dgn tallinson2@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 9:16 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Hi Gerald and the group, I think I've got one of these antennas too. It has a white fiberglass radome, just under 7 feet long and about an inch in diameter at the base, coupled to an aluminum bottom section about a foot long and 1-5/16 inch diameter. A protective sleeve of the aluminum unscrews to expose an N female connector. The logo is a black rectangle with a white ellipse centered over it. There was probably a name written in that ellipse but it's no longer readable now. There is a serial number tag on the aluminum base but some of the numbers are no longer readable due to a clamp damaging the tag. It also has the radial assembly just as you describe. I see no other markings or frequency range marked on it but, if it was pulled from the system I think it was, most of the channels were in the 453/458 range with one or two in the 467 range. I suspect it'll work just fine on the ham band. The mounting clamps are missing but they should be pretty easy to scrounge; if anyone has spares, let me know. Where is the frequency range marked on the antenna? If I know where to look, I'll try to clean a little of the dirt or oxidation to see if I can find it. Looks like a nice antenna. There's an RFS version in the Tessco catalog that suggests that they might be the OEM parent of this antenna. Tom DGN --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: The radials just clamp on. Each one is bent to reach to the next. Small bolt fasten them together around the base. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:41 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Thanks Gerald, that sounds like the one, except for the one I have does not have ground radials, and I don't see any place to install them either. I was contemplating changing the antenna to something like a Diamond F718A, it has better gain, almost double over the one I am using now, plus it is designed for the frequency I am on, I wonder if the small investment would yield better coverage. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: I have one of those in the garage. TDE-6082A It's about 7 feet long (I didn't measure it) and has radials on it. Label says 460- 470. I used it temporarily on a 443.275 machine here at the house for testing. SWR wasn't bad and worked just fine. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:13 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola That one is closer, but the length is wrong, and the one pictured
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Forgot to mention if you can't find alum. for the ground plane elements at the local surpus yard or hardware store (HD or Lowes) see if you can find the city or county sign shop (the people who maintain the stop, yield and directional signs) as the may have pulls or damaged signs you can talk them out of. These are fairly heavy gage but usually soft alum. alloy and can be easily cut into strips with a carbide tipped blade on a small table saw with out any damage to the saw. Just make sure you put the alum. side against the metal mast stub as the sign side is a decal and you may not get the bonding you want for the radials. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebh...@... wrote: Good point, much easier to use a couple of clamps, and I just happen to have some stainless steel clamps here in the garage! Thanks for the advice. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: Do your self a big favor and don't drill any holes. Use 1 or 2 large stainless steel hose clamps, slip 3 or 4 aluminum radials up between the clamp and metal antenna base (similar to what you see in the picture for the TDD-6082). That is the way the Motorola and Station Master base station radials are atached. Extend the aluminum radial metal about 1 above the top clamp, tighten the clamps and then fold the 1 projection over to cover the SS clamp band. That way if the clamp loosens up a bit the radials wont fall off. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Yes, that sounds like the antenna I have exactly, must be it. Looks like the general concensuss is to keep this one in service and not even bother trying the Diamond antenna. I don't have the radials though, but with this antenna I could even drill some holes in the collar that screws over the N connector and install radials that way. I bet that will help with the radiation pattern a bit. Thanks for all the assitance, as always, this is an awesome group. 73;s --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: You described mine like you were looking at it. - Original Message - From: wb6dgn tallinson2@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 9:16 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Hi Gerald and the group, I think I've got one of these antennas too. It has a white fiberglass radome, just under 7 feet long and about an inch in diameter at the base, coupled to an aluminum bottom section about a foot long and 1-5/16 inch diameter. A protective sleeve of the aluminum unscrews to expose an N female connector. The logo is a black rectangle with a white ellipse centered over it. There was probably a name written in that ellipse but it's no longer readable now. There is a serial number tag on the aluminum base but some of the numbers are no longer readable due to a clamp damaging the tag. It also has the radial assembly just as you describe. I see no other markings or frequency range marked on it but, if it was pulled from the system I think it was, most of the channels were in the 453/458 range with one or two in the 467 range. I suspect it'll work just fine on the ham band. The mounting clamps are missing but they should be pretty easy to scrounge; if anyone has spares, let me know. Where is the frequency range marked on the antenna? If I know where to look, I'll try to clean a little of the dirt or oxidation to see if I can find it. Looks like a nice antenna. There's an RFS version in the Tessco catalog that suggests that they might be the OEM parent of this antenna. Tom DGN --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: The radials just clamp on. Each one is bent to reach to the next. Small bolt fasten them together around the base. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:41 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Thanks Gerald, that sounds like the one, except for the one I have does not have ground radials, and I don't see any place to install them either. I was contemplating changing the antenna to something like a Diamond F718A, it has better gain, almost double over the one I am using now, plus it is designed for the frequency I am
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I am pretty sure HD has aluminum strips that will work just fine. Should I make the radials 1/4 wave , or longer? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3...@... wrote: Forgot to mention if you can't find alum. for the ground plane elements at the local surpus yard or hardware store (HD or Lowes) see if you can find the city or county sign shop (the people who maintain the stop, yield and directional signs) as the may have pulls or damaged signs you can talk them out of. These are fairly heavy gage but usually soft alum. alloy and can be easily cut into strips with a carbide tipped blade on a small table saw with out any damage to the saw. Just make sure you put the alum. side against the metal mast stub as the sign side is a decal and you may not get the bonding you want for the radials. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Good point, much easier to use a couple of clamps, and I just happen to have some stainless steel clamps here in the garage! Thanks for the advice. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: Do your self a big favor and don't drill any holes. Use 1 or 2 large stainless steel hose clamps, slip 3 or 4 aluminum radials up between the clamp and metal antenna base (similar to what you see in the picture for the TDD-6082). That is the way the Motorola and Station Master base station radials are atached. Extend the aluminum radial metal about 1 above the top clamp, tighten the clamps and then fold the 1 projection over to cover the SS clamp band. That way if the clamp loosens up a bit the radials wont fall off. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Yes, that sounds like the antenna I have exactly, must be it. Looks like the general concensuss is to keep this one in service and not even bother trying the Diamond antenna. I don't have the radials though, but with this antenna I could even drill some holes in the collar that screws over the N connector and install radials that way. I bet that will help with the radiation pattern a bit. Thanks for all the assitance, as always, this is an awesome group. 73;s --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: You described mine like you were looking at it. - Original Message - From: wb6dgn tallinson2@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 9:16 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Hi Gerald and the group, I think I've got one of these antennas too. It has a white fiberglass radome, just under 7 feet long and about an inch in diameter at the base, coupled to an aluminum bottom section about a foot long and 1-5/16 inch diameter. A protective sleeve of the aluminum unscrews to expose an N female connector. The logo is a black rectangle with a white ellipse centered over it. There was probably a name written in that ellipse but it's no longer readable now. There is a serial number tag on the aluminum base but some of the numbers are no longer readable due to a clamp damaging the tag. It also has the radial assembly just as you describe. I see no other markings or frequency range marked on it but, if it was pulled from the system I think it was, most of the channels were in the 453/458 range with one or two in the 467 range. I suspect it'll work just fine on the ham band. The mounting clamps are missing but they should be pretty easy to scrounge; if anyone has spares, let me know. Where is the frequency range marked on the antenna? If I know where to look, I'll try to clean a little of the dirt or oxidation to see if I can find it. Looks like a nice antenna. There's an RFS version in the Tessco catalog that suggests that they might be the OEM parent of this antenna. Tom DGN --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Pelnar wd0fyf@ wrote: The radials just clamp on. Each one is bent to reach to the next. Small bolt fasten them together around the base. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks - Original Message - From: gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:41 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Thanks Gerald, that sounds like the one, except for the one I
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola
Thanks Doug, actually I checked SWR on 442 Mhz and it is 1.2:1! Do you know who made this for Motorola? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3...@... wrote: It's a TDE-6082A, 5db gain, 460-470MHz. If ti is working properly it would be good for GMRS as is. Don't know what you would find in SWR in the 440 band but probably more then you would want to consider having. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Hi all, I have a UHF repeter antenna that was in use on 463 Mhz. I cannot find any information as to frequency range, max power, gain, etc. The last of the model # is E-6082A (The first part of the label is worn off and unreadable). I have done some searching and cannot find any information on a Motorola brand antenna. It is a fiberglass stick about 6 foot in length, with a N connector, and no ground radials. Does anyone out there have some infromation on this antenna, or know where I can find it? Thanks to all, and have a great day!
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola
Negative, but my guess would be Phelps Dodge. Maybe Celwave,or possibly DB Products. Maybe some of the other Guru's on the site can probably fill you in on that. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebh...@... wrote: Thanks Doug, actually I checked SWR on 442 Mhz and it is 1.2:1! Do you know who made this for Motorola? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: It's a TDE-6082A, 5db gain, 460-470MHz. If ti is working properly it would be good for GMRS as is. Don't know what you would find in SWR in the 440 band but probably more then you would want to consider having. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Hi all, I have a UHF repeter antenna that was in use on 463 Mhz. I cannot find any information as to frequency range, max power, gain, etc. The last of the model # is E-6082A (The first part of the label is worn off and unreadable). I have done some searching and cannot find any information on a Motorola brand antenna. It is a fiberglass stick about 6 foot in length, with a N connector, and no ground radials. Does anyone out there have some infromation on this antenna, or know where I can find it? Thanks to all, and have a great day!
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola
I'm confused. This was described initially as a repeater antenna but if I Google the Motorola part number, I see pictures of a mobile antenna. Which are we talking about? Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of n3dab Negative, but my guess would be Phelps Dodge. Maybe Celwave,or possibly DB Products. Maybe some of the other Guru's on the site can probably fill you in on that. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebh...@... wrote: Thanks Doug, actually I checked SWR on 442 Mhz and it is 1.2:1! Do you know who made this for Motorola? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: It's a TDE-6082A, 5db gain, 460-470MHz. If ti is working properly it would be good for GMRS as is. Don't know what you would find in SWR in the 440 band but probably more then you would want to consider having. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Hi all, I have a UHF repeter antenna that was in use on 463 Mhz. I cannot find any information as to frequency range, max power, gain, etc. The last of the model # is E-6082A (The first part of the label is worn off and unreadable). I have done some searching and cannot find any information on a Motorola brand antenna. It is a fiberglass stick about 6 foot in length, with a N connector, and no ground radials. Does anyone out there have some infromation on this antenna, or know where I can find it? Thanks to all, and have a great day!
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola
It is a repetare antenna, not mobile. If that part number googles as a mobile, maybe that is not the correct number --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mark n9...@... wrote: I'm confused. This was described initially as a repeater antenna but if I Google the Motorola part number, I see pictures of a mobile antenna. Which are we talking about? Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of n3dab Negative, but my guess would be Phelps Dodge. Maybe Celwave,or possibly DB Products. Maybe some of the other Guru's on the site can probably fill you in on that. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Thanks Doug, actually I checked SWR on 442 Mhz and it is 1.2:1! Do you know who made this for Motorola? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: It's a TDE-6082A, 5db gain, 460-470MHz. If ti is working properly it would be good for GMRS as is. Don't know what you would find in SWR in the 440 band but probably more then you would want to consider having. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Hi all, I have a UHF repeter antenna that was in use on 463 Mhz. I cannot find any information as to frequency range, max power, gain, etc. The last of the model # is E-6082A (The first part of the label is worn off and unreadable). I have done some searching and cannot find any information on a Motorola brand antenna. It is a fiberglass stick about 6 foot in length, with a N connector, and no ground radials. Does anyone out there have some infromation on this antenna, or know where I can find it? Thanks to all, and have a great day!
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola
Mark My info came from an old Moto. catalog. If it is about 8' OA long long with a N connector as he described on it it's not a mobile antenna. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mark n9...@... wrote: I'm confused. This was described initially as a repeater antenna but if I Google the Motorola part number, I see pictures of a mobile antenna. Which are we talking about? Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of n3dab Negative, but my guess would be Phelps Dodge. Maybe Celwave,or possibly DB Products. Maybe some of the other Guru's on the site can probably fill you in on that. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Thanks Doug, actually I checked SWR on 442 Mhz and it is 1.2:1! Do you know who made this for Motorola? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: It's a TDE-6082A, 5db gain, 460-470MHz. If ti is working properly it would be good for GMRS as is. Don't know what you would find in SWR in the 440 band but probably more then you would want to consider having. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Hi all, I have a UHF repeter antenna that was in use on 463 Mhz. I cannot find any information as to frequency range, max power, gain, etc. The last of the model # is E-6082A (The first part of the label is worn off and unreadable). I have done some searching and cannot find any information on a Motorola brand antenna. It is a fiberglass stick about 6 foot in length, with a N connector, and no ground radials. Does anyone out there have some infromation on this antenna, or know where I can find it? Thanks to all, and have a great day!
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola
It could be a TDD-6082 See here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/mot-vhf-hi-gain-ant-specs.pdf Bill - W6CBS _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n3dab Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 2:52 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Mark My info came from an old Moto. catalog. If it is about 8' OA long long with a N connector as he described on it it's not a mobile antenna. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, Mark n9...@... wrote: I'm confused. This was described initially as a repeater antenna but if I Google the Motorola part number, I see pictures of a mobile antenna. Which are we talking about? Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of n3dab Negative, but my guess would be Phelps Dodge. Maybe Celwave,or possibly DB Products. Maybe some of the other Guru's on the site can probably fill you in on that. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Thanks Doug, actually I checked SWR on 442 Mhz and it is 1.2:1! Do you know who made this for Motorola? --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: It's a TDE-6082A, 5db gain, 460-470MHz. If ti is working properly it would be good for GMRS as is. Don't know what you would find in SWR in the 440 band but probably more then you would want to consider having. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Hi all, I have a UHF repeter antenna that was in use on 463 Mhz. I cannot find any information as to frequency range, max power, gain, etc. The last of the model # is E-6082A (The first part of the label is worn off and unreadable). I have done some searching and cannot find any information on a Motorola brand antenna. It is a fiberglass stick about 6 foot in length, with a N connector, and no ground radials. Does anyone out there have some infromation on this antenna, or know where I can find it? Thanks to all, and have a great day!
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola
Could be. Motorola spec say OA length for the TDE-6082A is *'. The Hi-Gain specs for the TDD-6082A on the RB site don't give the OA lengths for the different gain antennas, except to say max. length is about 22'. Unless there is some indication of the Mfg. on the remaining portion of the label or you can find more specs. for the Hi-Gain antenns it's just a guess at this point. Doug N3DAB -- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bill Hudson w6...@... wrote: It could be a TDD-6082 See here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/mot-vhf-hi-gain-ant-specs.pdf Bill - W6CBS _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n3dab Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 2:52 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need information on a UHF repeater antenna made by Motorola Mark My info came from an old Moto. catalog. If it is about 8' OA long long with a N connector as he described on it it's not a mobile antenna. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, Mark n9wys@ wrote: I'm confused. This was described initially as a repeater antenna but if I Google the Motorola part number, I see pictures of a mobile antenna. Which are we talking about? Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of n3dab Negative, but my guess would be Phelps Dodge. Maybe Celwave,or possibly DB Products. Maybe some of the other Guru's on the site can probably fill you in on that. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Thanks Doug, actually I checked SWR on 442 Mhz and it is 1.2:1! Do you know who made this for Motorola? --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, n3dab rb_n3dab@ wrote: It's a TDE-6082A, 5db gain, 460-470MHz. If ti is working properly it would be good for GMRS as is. Don't know what you would find in SWR in the 440 band but probably more then you would want to consider having. Doug N3DAB --- In Repeater-Builder@ mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen stevegebhard@ wrote: Hi all, I have a UHF repeter antenna that was in use on 463 Mhz. I cannot find any information as to frequency range, max power, gain, etc. The last of the model # is E-6082A (The first part of the label is worn off and unreadable). I have done some searching and cannot find any information on a Motorola brand antenna. It is a fiberglass stick about 6 foot in length, with a N connector, and no ground radials. Does anyone out there have some infromation on this antenna, or know where I can find it? Thanks to all, and have a great day!
