RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-08 Thread steve scott
Don't forget If you're going to order a new one, get the "E TYPE" as the factory spec on it puts it in the amature band. The "K", "K1", or "K2" does not spec in the amature band. Steve. --- W9DHI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Being a retired dealer that used to sell them to > hams$1000 t

[Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 PA out - again...

2004-09-08 Thread Neil McKie
Hello ... Kevin Berlen wrote: ... snip ... > The receiver in your machine is basically a Mitrek. One thing to > look for that can cause intermittent problems are the ground > connections on the coils in the front end casting. The joints can > fracture and cause very intermittent RX sensit

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-08 Thread W9DHI
Being a retired dealer that used to sell them to hams$1000 to 1100 is a good price. The list price is 1500 + and we always did ham clubs at or around 1000 including programming and alignment. They are excellent repeaters, when I sold my business I had 18 channels of Narrow-Band UHF trunking u

[Repeater-Builder] AGM Batteries...?

2004-09-08 Thread doug
anyone on the list have 4-6 12vdc (or even better -- 6vdc) AGM batteries? shipping on those things is killer (more than the batteries themselves!) doug Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscr

[Repeater-Builder] Re: queston

2004-09-08 Thread Billy
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Maire Company" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think honey bake with brown sugar on it. (well done please)In the > other hand have a cell phone. just kidding.smile it has been a > long week in central Florida. > > > - Original Message

[Repeater-Builder] Re: queston

2004-09-08 Thread Billy
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Neil McKie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What I want to know is what does a hand held ham look like? > > Neil > > > Billy wrote: > > > > i am going to be in houston and my wife in huntsville is there a way > > we could talk with hand held hams

[Repeater-Builder] Re: queston

2004-09-08 Thread Billy
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Neil McKie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What I want to know is what does a hand held ham look like? > > Neil > > > Billy wrote: > > > > i am going to be in houston and my wife in huntsville is there a way > > we could talk with hand held hams

[Repeater-Builder] Re: queston

2004-09-08 Thread Billy
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Custer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Billy wrote: > > >i am going to be in houston and my wife in huntsville is there a way > >we could talk with hand held hams > > > > Are you and your wife ham radio operators holding valid licenses for such? >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-08 Thread kd6hcn
Hi Joel, the typical 750 dealer cost is around $1000.00 give or take $100.00 so when you get your quotes from dealers you'll know who is giving you the best deal. I would recommend Skipp's radio service shop here in California for the best deal or at least an honest deal. Check out his web site...

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Vertex VXR-7000U UHF REPEATER Will it work in the Ham Band

2004-09-08 Thread kd6hcn
Doug, check this little controller out for your 7000 I've used two for the past several years since the release of the 7000 radio. The nice part of the deal it's only $69.95 plus s & H...Truely a plug & play micro controller needing to be wired for the 7000. "http://www.bdenterprises.com/products/

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Midland Community Tone Panel

2004-09-08 Thread kd6hcn
John, If you call the sales dept at csi they will probably still have the old controller manuals at thier desk. I had the same controller several years ago and a young gal in the sales dept copied the manual and sent it to me for $15.00. I'll look to see if I still have it and pdf it for you if I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Midland Community Tone Panel

2004-09-08 Thread Neil McKie
Ah so, thanks Paul, Neil Paul Finch wrote: > > John and Neil, > > Pretty sure the CSI that he is talking about is out of business and has > nothing to do with the one with the web site now. I have several of these > but none in service right now and one book, I will look for the book and

Re: [Repeater-Builder] IFR1000S Service Manual

2004-09-08 Thread Q
And I could use one for an IFR1000A.. - Original Message - From: Ted Maczulat To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 3:06 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] IFR1000S Service Manual Can anyone point me to where I can g

[Repeater-Builder] IFR1000S Service Manual

2004-09-08 Thread Ted Maczulat
Can anyone point me to where I can get a service manual for an IFR1000S.   Looking for an original manual or a very good quality reproduction.   Thank You   Ted, VE7TFM Technical Director Arrowsmith Amateur Radio Club http://ve7ku.dyndns.org       Yahoo! Groups Links To visit y

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Midland Community Tone Panel

2004-09-08 Thread Paul Finch
John, OK, found my book. You have 5 seconds to enter the programming code which is "35687". The panel is disabled. To exit the programming mode press "Reset" If you need more than that I could fax the book or have it copied and mail it to you, my scanner is out of service right now. There is

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola oscillator

2004-09-08 Thread Doug Bade
If it is from a Purc ( which it does sound like) it is the ref oscillator for up to and including 900 mhz simulcast stations. Freq stability from it at 900 usually holds a hertz or 2 at a ghz... as long as outside temp does not fluctuate too much or quick. It takes a good day or so to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-08 Thread Ken Arck
At 04:25 AM 9/8/2004 -0400, you wrote: Good Morning: Thanks to Kevin and Jim for their comments on Kendecomm equipment. The information is greatly appreciated. Can any one recommend a source for a Kenwood TKR-750 ? TNX...Joel W4SLH http://www.ah6le.net/arcom/kenwood.html ---

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Midland Community Tone Panel

2004-09-08 Thread Paul Finch
John and Neil, Pretty sure the CSI that he is talking about is out of business and has nothing to do with the one with the web site now. I have several of these but none in service right now and one book, I will look for the book and see if I can find the info needed. Paul WB5IDM -Original

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Midland Community Tone Panel

2004-09-08 Thread Neil McKie
Could it be Connect Systems Inc.? http://www.connectsystems.com Could it be Communications Specialists Inc.? http://www.com-spec.com Hope this helps, Neil John wrote: > > Neil, > Yes, I did. No response. Communications Systems Inc. that I found > on the net is a

[Repeater-Builder] CSI 32 tone panel, Lynnwood Wa version

2004-09-08 Thread skipp025
re: CSI 32 or 32 Plus tone panels. There are various instruction manuals on the web for the CSI (Lynnwood Wa.) tone panels. I have some of the command list available as a gif and pdf file on the www.radiowrench.com/sonic page. There's a small bit of history included on the description page

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-08 Thread Jim B.
Joel Mele wrote: > Good Morning: > > Thanks to Kevin and Jim for their comments on Kendecomm equipment. > The information is greatly appreciated. > > Can any one recommend a source for a Kenwood TKR-750 ? > > TNX...Joel W4SLH > Kenwood. Go here: http://www.kenwood.net/?do=RepLocator and enter

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola R-2400 Service Monitor

2004-09-08 Thread KE4ADV
I am looking for a front cover for a Motorola R-2400 Service Monitor. It may be saddening to think that there may be another unit out there beyond repair but if you have such a unit and would like to part with its front cover, please contact me. Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your gro

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 PA out - again...

2004-09-08 Thread Kevin Berlen
There were two different PA decks on the MSR2000. One that was rated for continous duty and one that was not. The non-continous duty UHF PA is a real problem. It is not at all unusual to have cronic problems with it. The DC distribution is done on a circuit board that runs under the PA modules. Th

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-08 Thread Maire Company
we are switching our Micor repeaters to Kenwood TKR-840 with power amps and for that I would say we are very happy.  thanks   - Original Message - From: Joel Mele To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 4:25 AM Subject: [Rep

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB-201 cuts page 2 of 2

2004-09-08 Thread Mike WA6ILQ
Those attachments were in my to-do directory. They are on www.repeater-builder.com on the Antenna Systems Page... scroll down to Antennas. If someone can send them to me in plain text, Word or Excel form I'll make html pages that are a lot more readable and smaller in file size (so the folks on d

[Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-08 Thread Joel Mele
Good Morning:   Thanks to Kevin and Jim for their comments on Kendecomm equipment.  The information is greatly appreciated.   Can any one recommend a source for a Kenwood TKR-750 ?   TNX...Joel W4SLH Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Arrowantennas

2004-09-08 Thread Kevin & Natalia
Hi, Our repeater has had a dual-band (2/70) corner reflector sitting at our repeater for about 9 years now. No real problems to report. We are only at 1000ft, and the antenna is only about 20ft above group, but the area does get hit with high winds. Have not had to do anything to it over the time,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DB-201 cuts page 2 of 2

2004-09-08 Thread tireless_2000
Somehow I managed to lose the charts Russ was so kind to share. Can someone send them to me or place them in the files section? Thanks, Bob --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "russ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Subject: DB-201 cuts page 2 of 2. > Page two has the cutting chart for >

[Repeater-Builder] Arrow Antennas

2004-09-08 Thread Jeff Corkren
I have a Arrow 440 Mhz. corner reflector that I am using on a link with good results. It works about as good as the db reflector which is at the other end of the link. Physically not as stout as the db so I wouldn't mount it high on a tower or use it on a mountain top.   Jeff Corkren/W5PP

[Repeater-Builder] Linking a Motorola R-100

2004-09-08 Thread EASA
Has anyone ever hooked up a link to a Motorola R-100 repeater? I'd like to use a Maxtrac or GM300 as the link radio reciever, but need to know where and how it could be done. I'm not familiar with this model repeater and as I know it is old, it still works great. Thanks in advance. Chris

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Midland Community Tone Panel

2004-09-08 Thread John
Neil, Yes, I did. No response. Communications Systems Inc. that I found on the net is a different company now. I was hoping that someone here might have had some experience with this tone panel. We tried the programming instructions for the CSI-32 and they didn't work. Same style,but, differen

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 PA out - again...

2004-09-08 Thread XE2SI
I have repaired exactly the same problem in two VHF amps, and in one UHF MSR-2000, the problem is in the feedtrough that carries the + side of voltage, seems it gets very hot at high power level and melt the solder . Juan - Mensaje original - De: W9DHI Para: Repeater-Bu

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola oscillator

2004-09-08 Thread Glenn Little WB4UIV
Part of what looks to be a PURC station followed me home from the Shelby Ham Fest. In it is an oscillator that Motorola calls a HSO. It has model number KXN1132AA and CUST. NO. 48R83851N02. It requires 24 VDC and has a BNC output port, the frequency is 5 MHz. How accurate is the HSO and what i

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 PA out - again...

2004-09-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
I must agree with Doug. There is very likely an unfavorable load presented to the PA, and it manifests its displeasure by burning up! Most of us (me included) do the initial tune-up of a commercial transmitter with a Bird 45 wattmeter feeding a good 50 ohm dummy load. Transistorized PAs adore d

Re: [Repeater-Builder] queston

2004-09-08 Thread Maire Company
I think honey bake with brown sugar on it. (well done please)In the other hand have a cell phone. just kidding.smile it has been a long week in central Florida. - Original Message - From: "Billy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 6:23 PM Subject:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] queston

2004-09-08 Thread david
it probably comes with cheese - Original Message - From: "Neil McKie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 9:41 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] queston > > What I want to know is what does a hand held ham look like? > > Neil > > > Billy wrote: > >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] queston

2004-09-08 Thread Neil McKie
What I want to know is what does a hand held ham look like? Neil Billy wrote: > > i am going to be in houston and my wife in huntsville is there a way > we could talk with hand held hams > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/

Re: [Repeater-Builder] queston

2004-09-08 Thread Kevin Custer
Billy wrote: >i am going to be in houston and my wife in huntsville is there a way >we could talk with hand held hams > Are you and your wife ham radio operators holding valid licenses for such? Kevin Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo

[Repeater-Builder] Removed from list

2004-09-08 Thread Kevin Custer
Doug and Carrie Dietz wrote: >could you please remove my name from this lists. > I removed you from Repeater Builder. You indicated Lists (plural) what others were you subscribed to? Kevin Custer Multi-list Owner Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http:

[Repeater-Builder] queston

2004-09-08 Thread Billy
i am going to be in houston and my wife in huntsville is there a way we could talk with hand held hams 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 PROT

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Vertex VXR-7000U UHF REPEATER Will it work in the Ham Band

2004-09-08 Thread Doug Strobel-KB3HAM
Hi Dave can you hook up a controller to a vxr 7000 easily we have a 2m one on 145.450 and want to hook up a rc-210 to it and be able to turn pl on and off. thanks 73 kb3ham Doug Strobel -Original Message- From: na6df [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 3:09 PM To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 PA out - again...

2004-09-08 Thread Doug Bade
I have limited experience with the MSR2000 however if the PA keeps toasting, and if RX sensitivity is low ( MSR2000's were not super hot to start with) I would suspect the load being presented to the transmitter may have high swr. (Like maybe duplexer, maybe the Isolator ) That would se

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MastrII base/rptr CG card problems

2004-09-08 Thread Doug Bade
Without a manual in front of me I assume you are speaking of RXMUTE which is the control lead which the CG board affects. RX Mute "Floats" high in absence of pull down from many sources. If you are connecting that point to something in your controller which has resistance to ground gre