Re: [Repeater-Builder] duplexers

2004-03-16 Thread N6KYD
Do 3/4 wavelength cavities use 1/4 wave interstage coupling cables? I recently bought some used DB-4023 bandpass duplexers and the coupling cables are aprox. 1/2 wavelength ?? ~Mike N6KYD~ - Original Message - From: Steve Bosshard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] master III manual

2004-03-16 Thread Ray Rosler
can U supply a model number of the unit Ray - Original Message - From: doug [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 5:26 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] master III manual i had a source for one, but he sold it. i need a VHF Master III (

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6M duplexers using C02 bottles ?

2004-03-16 Thread Virden Clark Beckman
I would imagine you might want to bid on 4 that I have belongs to a radio club in northern Ohio - they paid 800 bux and they worked good until we split the site with the solid state pa deck. There is info on adding a pass notch out of cable to the inside somewhere on the web, I wanted to try this

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6M duplexers using C02 bottles ?

2004-03-16 Thread Chuck Kelsey
No one silver plates the inside of the can. And my assumption was that they were aluminum. I don't think I'd use steel. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: ka0ies [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 1:04 PM Subject:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] duplexers

2004-03-16 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Best bet is to pick up a used can and duplicate it times the number you need. After you've done that and poured tons of hours into your project, you decide whether you want to document in detail and share the info with the rest of the world. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 6M duplexers using C02 bottles ?

2004-03-16 Thread Chuck Kelsey
People have used coffee cans, circuit board and fire extinguishers over the years. Why not use gas bottles and air tanks, etc. Commercially made cans like TX RX use aluminum irrigation pipe. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Vincent Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] duplexers

2004-03-16 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
This site explains some of the basics: http://www.xs4all.nl/~pa0nhc/repeater/duplexfilter/English/duplexfilter.htm Here are some plans: http://www.vacsew.com/435/dup.htm http://www.dalek.org/srg/cavity.html http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/2mduplexer.html

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6M duplexers using C02 bottles ?

2004-03-16 Thread NØATH
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6M duplexers using C02 bottles ? There is info on adding a pass notch out of cable to the inside somewhere on the web, I wanted to try this and the following year that tower was destroyed by mom nature. I would be interested in this site if any one knows

Re: [Repeater-Builder] duplexers

2004-03-16 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Found this site too: http://www.amalgamate2000.com/radio-hobbies/radio/coaxial_resonators.htm - Original Message - From: David Schornak [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 4:25 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] duplexers has anyone or does

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Voltage in an Mpro Ge deskmate

2004-03-16 Thread Russell Filling
is it possible to actually read 1662 volts AC on a 600 volt digital meter by putting ground lead of meter on chassis , and the red one on pin 1 then pin 9 in the ET-60 TX strip , this doesnt seem possible to me bit i double checked my house current and it read 117

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Voltage in an Mpro Ge deskmate

2004-03-16 Thread Ralph Mowery
is it possible to actually read 1662 volts AC on a 600 volt digital meter by putting ground lead of meter on chassis , and the red one on pin 1 then pin 9 in the ET-60 TX strip , this doesnt seem possible to me bit i double checked my house current and it

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 6M duplexers using C02 bottles ?

2004-03-16 Thread Kevin King
Use what you got to make what you need! That is the fun of it all. I liked using irrigation pipe. -Original Message- From: dave_g7uzn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 6:48 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 6M duplexers using C02

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Voltage in an Mpro Ge deskmate

2004-03-16 Thread Steve S. Bosshard \(NU5D\)
I suspect there was about 600 VAC 60 Hz., and a healthy dose of RF on top of the 60 Hz. Ssb 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] *

RE: [Repeater-Builder] duplexers

2004-03-16 Thread Steve S. Bosshard \(NU5D\)
I suspect when you add the coupling loop length that the interstage cables will be on the order of 3/4 wave length, or around 10 or so. I ran into the 3/4 wavelength business taking some 10 Sinclair VHF cavities, and building a 5 channel UHF combiner with cavities and dual junction isolators.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] duplexers

2004-03-16 Thread David Schornak
Steve I am beginning to believe that with as much info as I have found. I have it on good advice from Lloyd Alcorn at Wacom Products (RIP Wacom) that Black Magic is involved. Steve In a nutshell, the cavities are either 1/4 or 3/4 wavelength with coupling loops oriented for a particular

Re: [Repeater-Builder] master III manual

2004-03-16 Thread Duane
Goto http://www.hallelectronics.com/getech/sx1.htm to get a list of publication numbers that you need... Then goto www.radtek.ws to download the manuals. - Original Message - From: doug [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 6:26 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] M pro Ge deskmate

2004-03-16 Thread Russell Filling
ya i got it , it was dc and its throwing 742 voilts but i think i found the reason forno out put , dead but glowing 8156 and 8106 , the thing im worried about is that 8072 being bad , in finding that the cabinate was dropped 8 inches on a concrete deck , im pretty mad

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Voltage in an Mpro Ge deskmate

2004-03-16 Thread Q
Isn't it supposed to be on DC??? - Original Message - From: Ralph Mowery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 9:53 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Voltage in an Mpro Ge deskmate is it possible to actually read 1662 volts AC on a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] M pro Ge deskmate

2004-03-16 Thread Q
You will be rewarded when its up and on the air! I have over 1,000 man/hours in my machines and they look and sound like it...73 - Original Message - From: Russell Filling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 10:09 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Kenwood TKR850

2004-03-16 Thread kb9sgn
Hi The TKR750/850 might be the best repeater out there of the money. I think. Make sure you get one with the updated TX. There are much better and should not fail even at 50 watts of ham use. Welcome to w9win.org! 73 Mike Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Where is MDM's Manual site gone?

2004-03-16 Thread Neil McKie
I've known Vince for a number of years ... I hope the 'business' is good for you ... Neil Ted Bleiman K9MDM - MDM Radio wrote: vince has been giving us the 'business' for years!!! and we appreciate it. mdm btb new MDM website is ONLINE. adding stuph all the time now.

[Repeater-Builder] GE M2 UHF 40Watt PA section question

2004-03-16 Thread rogeradio
I am putting together a UHF repeater on 443.775 (+) and acquired a 40 watt (Intermediate) PA deck from an unknown source and started to visually check it out versus the schematic diagram. Now, the GE manual (LBI30201) identifies my pa deck as 19D321347G5 Rev N. This matches the yellow label

Re: [Repeater-Builder] M pro Ge deskmate

2004-03-16 Thread Virden Clark Beckman
There is a tube store in Tempe Arizona that has fair prices on new old stock tubes, I think it is called radio restoration or something close - before you chase good money for new why not buy another mobile radio at a swap-n-shop? Or dig into a 2way shop's castaway pile to see what you can

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TX-RX Duplexer Tuning

2004-03-16 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 07:07 PM 3/15/04 -0500, you wrote: Come on now guys.show me a bloke who tuned his FIRST set of cavities with a QRP tx, a long bit of coax, a tunable rx with a vhf converter, and a second hand scope and I will show you some who could end up as a real engineer, understanding what

Re: [Repeater-Builder] M pro Ge deskmate

2004-03-16 Thread Neil McKie
Antique Electronic Supply http://www.tubesandmore.com What part of which radio are you looking for? Neil Virden Clark Beckman wrote: There is a tube store in Tempe Arizona that has fair prices on new old stock tubes, I think it is called radio restoration or something close

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 6M duplexers using C02 bottles ?

2004-03-16 Thread ka0vrb
Check out WB5WPA's page @ http://www.dallas.net/~jvpoll/dup6m/dup6m.html --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, NØATH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6M duplexers using C02 bottles ? There is info on adding a pass notch out of cable to the inside

[Repeater-Builder] Osker Block SWR power chart! Anyone?

2004-03-16 Thread bong riosa
Does any of you guys still has the power chart for the Osker Block SWR 200 swr meter? My friend told me that I would need it to be able to use its power meter. It seems that the Osker company does not have a web site anymore.Thanks, God bless all. Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - More reliable,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GE M2 UHF 40Watt PA section question

2004-03-16 Thread Jeff DePolo
Title: Message IIRC,you add a cap and remove a cap in the 40 watt PA to change from 406-420 to 450-470. It makes a slight improvement in power output in the 440-450 range if you make the changes. You won't let the smoke out even if you don't make the mods. I have the GE mod notes covering

RE: [Repeater-Builder] A good source for GE tuning tools?

2004-03-16 Thread Fred Flowers
The best one that I have found over the years comes from the kit that Motorola (yuck) sent with Micror base stations. Anybody out there have some to spare? Please email. From: John Everson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] M pro Ge deskmate

2004-03-16 Thread Thomas Oliver
What band is this deskmate on? CW Wolfe Communications used to sell used tx and rx modules for $10.00 each. I have some VHF Mobiles handy. tom n8ies - Original Message - From: Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 7:01 AM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6M duplexers using C02 bottles ?

2004-03-16 Thread Mike Perryman
Yep, I built a set, and they work well.. getting the first one right is the trick. The other 7 came easy. I would suggest you look to my web site.. but it is down for maintenance at the moment. 3.5 hardline would be an interesting project... haven't tried that one yet. 73's Mike At 06:38

Re: [Repeater-Builder] A good source for GE tuning tools?

2004-03-16 Thread Ted Bleiman K9MDM - MDM Radio
john have you tried new london technology the repository for all things GE-ish. 434 525 0068 or they are on the web...somewhere. mdm ted --- John Everson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello to the group. Does anyone know of a good source for the correct size (just what is that size?) tuning

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Where is MDM's Manual site gone?

2004-03-16 Thread Ted Bleiman K9MDM - MDM Radio
thank you. and we ain't thru yet. mdm ted --- Vincent Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice Site!!! Yahoo! Groups Links http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] = Ted Bleiman K9MDM -just tired MDM Radio Ltd 1629-B N. 31 st Ave

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6M duplexers using C02 bottles ?

2004-03-16 Thread Mike Morris
I know where there was about 40 feet of some 6 and 3/8 heliax a while back... but shipping it would be a major PITA. Mike At 09:01 AM 3/16/04 -0500, you wrote: Yep, I built a set, and they work well.. getting the first one right is the trick. The other 7 came easy. I would suggest you look

[Repeater-Builder] FS: 900 maxtrac

2004-03-16 Thread Ted Bleiman K9MDM - MDM Radio
Motorola Maxtrac D37MWA5GB6 with mike and power cable. $110.00 + shipping 708-681-0300 days . m/c and visa ok = Ted Bleiman K9MDM -just tired MDM Radio Ltd 1629-B N. 31 st Ave Melrose Park, IL 60160 708.681.0300 fax 708.681.9800 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] web http://www.mdmradio.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6M duplexers using C02 bottles ?

2004-03-16 Thread Kevin King
That sounds like 50 ohm plumbing! :) -Original Message- From: Mike Morris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 3:30 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6M duplexers using C02 bottles ? I know where there was about 40 feet of