RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Tuning of DB4613-1A Circulator

2003-11-07 Thread Jeff DePolo WN3A
> > From: "Jeff DePolo WN3A" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:> > > > >Even pass cavities don't necessarily attenuate harmonics > produced by a > >circulator sufficiently. A 1/4 wave cavity will have a very > good pass > >response at 3/4 wave (3rd harmonic). > > A long time ago I tuned a 10" diameter Motorola

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Tuning of DB4613-1A Circulator

2003-11-07 Thread Jim Cicirello
Thanks to Bob, Skip, Jeff and everyone who assisted me with my Circulator question. You have given me much to think about as to "IF" I want to install one on my 2-Meter machine. Let me throw this question out as you guys have been there and done that! Under what circumstances would you use a circul

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Can I lose a cavity using an amp and an attenuator?

2003-11-07 Thread Jeff DePolo WN3A
Title: Message If you give up a cavity, you're giving up around 40 dB of isolation.  The pad only provides 6 dB of isolation.  Unless you've got a transmitter that is cleaner than any I've ever seen, or your split is many MHz, the answer is no, it won't work. -Original Message---

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Tuning of DB4613-1A Circulator

2003-11-07 Thread Jeff DePolo WN3A
> Thanks to Bob, Skip, Jeff and everyone who assisted me with > my Circulator question. You have given me much to think about > as to "IF" I want to install one on my 2-Meter machine. Let > me throw this question out as you guys have been there and > done that! Under what circumstances would you us

Re: [Repeater-Builder] remote base???

2003-11-07 Thread Gary Hoff
There have been many techniques tried over the years, your best bet is to check the websites of the controller makers and see what the solutions they have are. Also Doug Hall made one for Kenwood Radios www.dheco.com called the RBI-1. There's one of those on EBAY now Gary - K7NEY - Original M

[Repeater-Builder] UHF MOSTARS

2003-11-07 Thread k8cop
The free radios haven been spoken for Thanks for all the replies. Jim Duram, K8COP Whitehall, MI. The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit w

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Tuning of DB4613-1A Circulator

2003-11-07 Thread skipp025
> "Jim Cicirello" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Under what circumstances would you use a circulator on your 2-meter > repeater? Every one, especially since its my job to make sure there are no problems at the repeater site. > Here is my setting: > A strong RF Site with a 152.480 Paging Transmitte

[Repeater-Builder] Matt, KB9JZJ Where are You?

2003-11-07 Thread bbedoe
Hi All!   As the title suggests, I'm looking for Matt, KB9JZJ.  He's from Illinois, but I think he is out in California somewhere! HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE GROUP!   Not to worry, this is not an emergency, just need to catch him!   Thanks Brian, WD9HSY Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject

[Repeater-Builder] Double-Shielded Coax

2003-11-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
There have been several references, in recent postings, to the need for double-shielded coaxial cable when hooking up components within a repeater cabinet. Although RG-142/U is widely used by repeater builders, perhaps a better choice for some applications is RG-400/U. At first glance, RG-142/U a

[Repeater-Builder] duplexer help

2003-11-07 Thread David
have a tx/rx 28-70-15 says 450-470 will it tune to the 440 band and whats the wattage? Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[Repeater-Builder] DUPLEXER HELP

2003-11-07 Thread David
I HAVE A TX/RX 28-70-15 SAYS ITS 450 -470 WILL IT TUNE TO 441? AND WHATS THE WATTAGE? Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[Repeater-Builder] Zetron 38a and GM300

2003-11-07 Thread John Bacon
Hello, I am looking on buying a Zetron 38a and connecting it to my GM300s 1. Does anyone have the software to program the controller via computer. 2. Looking to wire the GM300s to the 38a Any help would be great. JOHN Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/term

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Zetron 38a and GM300

2003-11-07 Thread bradley glen
Hi John No special software-just use a terminal emulator program such as Bitcom or Procomm etc or even hyper terminal. The db9 connector has TX , RX ,and a ground so it is very simple to make up. I do have the manual and could help out with some further info-if so please email direct. Thanks B

[Repeater-Builder] quick question

2003-11-07 Thread ian wells
Hi guys just a quick question is it better to use a 6 inch cavity tin instead of a 4 inch cavity tin filter on 477 mhz (ie less loss ) thanks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/