Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-09 Thread Charles Miller
[SNIP] - Original Message - From: "Jim B." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters > > WRONG WRONG WRONG. The ONLY legit way to buy *new* Kenwood LMR > equipment is through one of the dealers listed on the web

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ts 64 pickup time?

2004-09-09 Thread Charles Miller
I had the same problem with my TS-64 in my VHF Micor repeater. I had to use the input filter on the TS-64 and it started to work as good or better than the /\/\ decoder did. The discriminator audio has a lot of low frequency noise that was causing the decoder to delay the decode about 400mS. After

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ts 64 pickup time?

2004-09-09 Thread motarolla_doctor
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "W9DHI" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This has been brought up before, there are mods that allow you to speed up > the decode time...below is where the info is on the Repeater-builder > website. > > Communications Specialists Information Index > Modificati

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

2004-09-09 Thread Paul Finch
No problem, thanks Jim and Joe. We are all OK now! Take Care, Paul -Original Message- From: mch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 3:23 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Midland Community Tone Panel Paul, That's why

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

2004-09-09 Thread mch
Paul, That's why I put the smiley. I meant no offense. Honest mistakes happen. No biggie. (I was surprised when you did it the second time, however, even after my attempt at humor) Ralph M. ;-> Paul Finch wrote: > > Jim, > > My apologizes, I wanted to put Joe and put Jim. Mine was an honest

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

2004-09-09 Thread Jim B.
Paul Finch wrote: > Jim, > > My apologizes, I wanted to put Joe and put Jim. Mine was an honest mistake, > I meant no insult. It's just insulting to be called a different name on > purpose. I was not going to respond to any more of these posts since it > seems fruitless but since I was in erro

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

2004-09-09 Thread Paul Finch
Jim, My apologizes, I wanted to put Joe and put Jim. Mine was an honest mistake, I meant no insult. It's just insulting to be called a different name on purpose. I was not going to respond to any more of these posts since it seems fruitless but since I was in error with you I felt I should apol

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Audio mixer circuit

2004-09-09 Thread Kevin Custer
Steaven Rogers, W4YI wrote: >I am needing to mix two RX audio lines to feed into a CAT300DX >controller. I think I may have found a circuit that will work, but I >would like to see ideas from others. > http://www.repeater-builder.com/tech-info/pix/link_circuits.gif Bottom of image - only need

[Repeater-Builder] UHF 100 WATT AMPLIFIER TRANSISTORS NEEDED ( MITREK )

2004-09-09 Thread n8rtn
Hi All, i need spare 100 watt pa parts. ( MITREK ) whole boards main,predriver.or just the transistors on the modules. Thanks.MikeN8RTN/R Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe fro

[Repeater-Builder] Re: IFR1000S Service Manual

2004-09-09 Thread Gary
Glenn, Well, I tried that. First off the site has a certificate problem. Secondly, they must be using a dial up. Slow! When it finally does start to download, it freezes up my computer! Big time! It only shows a listing for the accessories for the 1000/1100 series monitors, where the other s

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

2004-09-09 Thread Jim B.
My post was directed at Mark. Out of all this, my only post was that the CSI he was asking about is out of business, about 10 yrs ago. Paul Finch wrote: > Jim, > > If your talking to me my name in Paul, NOT Ralph. The guy specifically > asked about the CSI-32 and that is it. Yes, we all know

[Repeater-Builder] FOR SALE: GE MASTR II 800/900Mhz PA

2004-09-09 Thread Dave
I have a clean GE MASTR II PA for sale: P/N 19D430488G2 Rev D 851 to 870Mhz 35W Has a 2ft input lead of coax with a 90 deg BNC connector and an N output connector on the heatsink. Also has roughly 2ft of power leads. Might be of use for someone to convert and use on the 900Mhz ham band. FREE S

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

2004-09-09 Thread N9WYS
Thanks, everyone!! I have several items to check now, thanks to all of the suggestions provided to date. My main problem is with the location - the custodians there are not "overly friendly" when we show up to affix repairs or perform maintenance. Until lately, we overlooked that - given the fac

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

2004-09-09 Thread Neil McKie
I wonder if I should forward any of this to the now retired / former owner of Connect Systems ... ot not. Neil - WA6KLA mch wrote: > > Right, and my name is Joe, NOT Jim. (That's why I called you Ralph and > put a smiley beside it). > > I'm sorry, but Jim made the statement that (stil

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

2004-09-09 Thread mch
Here (attached) is their logo. Joe M. Jim B. wrote: > > I have never heard Connect Systems call themselves 'CSI', so as far > as I can tell, when someone says CSI in talking about tone panels, > they mean Communications Systems. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to

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

2004-09-09 Thread Jim B.
mch wrote: > Right, and my name is Joe, NOT Jim. (That's why I called you Ralph and > put a smiley beside it). > > I'm sorry, but Jim made the statement that (still quoted below) "But CSI > is not. They went out of business about 10 yrs ago." I wanted to make > sure that anyone looking for Connec

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-09 Thread russ
I bought my repeaters from Cook up north and had them shipped to GA. - Original Message - From: "Jim B." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 9:59 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Thats a mistake! > > > > D

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

2004-09-09 Thread mch
Right, and my name is Joe, NOT Jim. (That's why I called you Ralph and put a smiley beside it). I'm sorry, but Jim made the statement that (still quoted below) "But CSI is not. They went out of business about 10 yrs ago." I wanted to make sure that anyone looking for Connect Systems, Inc. (CSI)

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ts 64 pickup time?

2004-09-09 Thread Jim B.
wb6ymh wrote: > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Jim B." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>There should not be a significantly noticable difference between > > high > >>and low tones. If the TS-64 is slow to open (> 250mS), either you > > have > >>it tapped wrong (which is nearly im

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

2004-09-09 Thread Paul Finch
Jim, If your talking to me my name in Paul, NOT Ralph. The guy specifically asked about the CSI-32 and that is it. Yes, we all know Connect Systems Inc. as well as Communications Specialists Inc. are still in business. They have nothing to do with the subject at hand. Paul -Original Mess

[Repeater-Builder] Audio mixer circuit

2004-09-09 Thread Steaven Rogers, W4YI
I am needing to mix two RX audio lines to feed into a CAT300DX controller. I think I may have found a circuit that will work, but I would like to see ideas from others. Thanks Steaven, W4YI Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group

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

2004-09-09 Thread mch
Ralph, ;-> I know, but my point was (and I thought it was clear) that not all companies that make tone panels called CSI are out of business. I know it's not the same one, but there is still a CSI in business that makes tone panels. I replied in case a year from now someone is looking for the CSI

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ts 64 pickup time?

2004-09-09 Thread W9DHI
This has been brought up before, there are mods that allow you to speed up the decode time...below is where the info is on the Repeater-builder website. Communications Specialists Information Index ... Industries Modification of the TS-32 for faster response time Information supplied by Com-Spec

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

2004-09-09 Thread Paul Finch
Jim, This is not the same company as the CSI that made the CSI-32. Believe me I checked with all of them over a year ago when I was looking for a manual. They had no idea what I was requesting. Paul -Original Message- From: mch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 09, 200

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ts 64 pickup time?

2004-09-09 Thread wb6ymh
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Jim B." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There should not be a significantly noticable difference between high > and low tones. If the TS-64 is slow to open (> 250mS), either you have > it tapped wrong (which is nearly impossible on a Micor), the encode to

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ts 64 pickup time?

2004-09-09 Thread wb6ymh
The ts64 is connected to pin 3 of the audio squelch card's connector that drives is the high side of the volume and squelch pots. The discriminator feeds an emitter follower whose output is connected to pin 3 by a .22 ufd cap. Looks like there shouldn't be any DC there, but I'll double check

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ts 64 pickup time?

2004-09-09 Thread Jim B.
There should not be a significantly noticable difference between high and low tones. If the TS-64 is slow to open (> 250mS), either you have it tapped wrong (which is nearly impossible on a Micor), the encode tone is poor, or the decoder is malfunctioning. Steve Grantham wrote: > I don't know

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-09 Thread Jim B.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Thats a mistake! > > Don't buy anything within your State & get stuck > paying taxes...:( > > Stick with the high volume dealers out of State. > WRONG WRONG WRONG. The ONLY legit way to buy *new* Kenwood LMR equipment is through one of the dealers listed on the we

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

2004-09-09 Thread mch
Not all "CSI"s are gone. http://www.connectsystems.com/ Joe M. Jim B. wrote: > > Mark Holman wrote: > > Comm Spec is still around, > > But CSI is not. They went out of business about 10 yrs ago. > > -- > Jim Barbour > WD8CHL Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go

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

2004-09-09 Thread Jim B.
Mark Holman wrote: > Comm Spec is still around, But CSI is not. They went out of business about 10 yrs ago. -- Jim Barbour WD8CHL 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

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

2004-09-09 Thread Paul Finch
John, That is the access code for the CSI-32. Paul -Original Message- From: John [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 12:00 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Midland Community Tone Panel Thanks Paul, Is that the instructio

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

2004-09-09 Thread Paul Finch
Mark, Comm Spec is not the same company as CSI, like I said I have several panels here and I was looking for a manual. It was a fluke that I finally got a manual when I was given a pile of junk, included was a CSI-32 manual. When I checked with Comm Spec the person I talked to had no idea what I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: IFR1000S Service Manual

2004-09-09 Thread Ted Maczulat
Yes,  This is exactly what I was looking for.  The complete IFR manual in PDF format.   Thank You   Ted, VE7TFM - Original Message - From: Glenn Little WB4UIV To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 4:58 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-09 Thread russ
You also mite try a dealer who gives a nice discount to Hams. It all ways works well for me. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 10:57 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters > Thats a mistake! > > Don't buy

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-09 Thread russ
I have bought 4 Kenwood's for use on GMRS, 3 for 927 MHZ and one for two meters all from Cook Tower's (877)992-2665 they are Kenwood sales and service and I have had great luck with them all so far. They came tuned at no extra charge even the 927 and two meter (147.315). I hope this is of s

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: IFR1000S Service Manual

2004-09-09 Thread Glenn Little WB4UIV
This manual is probably the one on LOGSA. It can be downloaded free at https://www.logsa.army.mil/etms/find_etm.cfm In the pub title text enter ifr. 73 Glenn WB4UIV At 06:38 AM 09/09/04, Gary wrote: >I just ordered a copy of the manual on CD for >my 1000S from this source: > >http://www.fullne

[Repeater-Builder] Re: IFR1000S Service Manual

2004-09-09 Thread Gary
I just ordered a copy of the manual on CD for my 1000S from this source: http://www.fullnet.com/u/tomg/manuals.htm#3 I have not received it yet, so I cannot verify the quality. Gary KB7TRP --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Ted Maczulat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Can anyone point me

[Repeater-Builder] Re: IFR1000S Service Manual

2004-09-09 Thread Dr M J DiGirolamo
Hi Ted,   Have you tried the factory at Aeroflex?  They stock many of the IFR manuals.      Only one warning.. you better be sitting down when they give you the price.  These folks have no modesty when it comes to pricing.  What used to be a $20.00 Technical Notes manual for the IFR-1500 is n

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ts 64 pickup time?

2004-09-09 Thread albemarle7
I have same problem with two Micor mobile radios and a homemade repeater. Using TS32 and a TS64. (PL 123 Hz- made it simple so I wouldn't forget) All three have long delay time, about 500 ms or longer to key up xmtr. People actually can say something and the repeater misses it completely. I

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Midland Community Tone Panel

2004-09-09 Thread John
Thanks Paul, Is that the instructions for the CSI-32 or for the Midland? The access code is the same for the CSI-32. We tried that one, but, maybe we didn't do it fast enough. Will try again. I'll let you know on the copy. We'll try the program code and see what happens. Thanks again John

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-09 Thread uplink28
Tri-City Communications out of Illinois is real good. They're an authorized Kenwood dealer. I've bought about 10 repeaters from them. www.tricitycomm.com Ask for Junior.Joel Mele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Good Morning:   Thanks to Kevin and Jim for their comments on Kendecomm equipment.  Th

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ts 64 pickup time?

2004-09-09 Thread Steve Grantham
I don't know very much about the Micor stuff. Used to work on the occasional Micor unit on the bench in the GE shop some 25 years ago.. I like to use the other stuff.. Anyway.. Did you change to a lower frequency PL tone? Remember, it takes longer for the decoder to recognize the longer sine-w

[Repeater-Builder] Re: need a replacement for m9867 moto transistor for micor exciter

2004-09-09 Thread hwingate
I have used a 2N4427 with good results. Henry --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "na6df" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > a buddy is looking for a suitable replacement for a Motorola part # > M9867 driver transistor used in a VHF micor repeater exciter. Any > ideas? There must be someone out t

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ts 64 pickup time?

2004-09-09 Thread Eric Lemmon
Skip, Check to be certain that your discriminator audio tapoff point does not have a DC level superimposed on the signal. Even if the audio level is okay, the DC mixed with the signal can cause charging delays in coupling capacitors, possibly biasing off an amplifier for a short interval. 73, Er

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-09 Thread kd6hcn
Thats a mistake! Don't buy anything within your State & get stuck paying taxes...:( Stick with the high volume dealers out of State. Buy now price of $995.00 + $49.00 S & H. Check out ebay: "http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=40067&item=5719623223&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW"; Not

Re: [Repeater-Builder] IFR1000S Service Manual

2004-09-09 Thread steve scott
[EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Ted Maczulat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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 Cl

Re: [Repeater-Builder] need a replacement for m9867 moto transistor for micor exciter

2004-09-09 Thread Neil McKie
For those of you looking, the UHF exciter board uses the same transistor in the driver and output stages. Neil na6df wrote: > > a buddy is looking for a suitable replacement for a Motorola part # > M9867 driver transistor used in a VHF micor repeater exciter. Any > ideas? There must b

[Repeater-Builder] need a replacement for m9867 moto transistor for micor exciter

2004-09-09 Thread na6df
a buddy is looking for a suitable replacement for a Motorola part # M9867 driver transistor used in a VHF micor repeater exciter. Any ideas? There must be someone out there who knows what will work. Maybe an NTE replacement? (doesn't cross) Thanks for your help... na6df Yahoo! Groups Lin

[Repeater-Builder] ts 64 pickup time?

2004-09-09 Thread wb6ymh
I've recently added a ts64 to a 2 meter Micor repeater and have noticed that the PL decode time is noticeable, probably between 1/4 and 1/2 second. I'm use to Motorola PL decoders that have no noticeable pickup time. The ts64 decode seems to be solid with no problems talking it off. The input

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

2004-09-09 Thread Mark Holman
Comm Spec is still around, my recent copy of Mission Critical Mag has their Back page ad they run monthly they did recently acquire Selectone is the only activity, unless their old Area Code was swapped , I just had a Area Code Change in Michigan 3rd. time in 20 years and Detroit gets them more oft

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeaters

2004-09-09 Thread Eric Lemmon
Joel, When seeking the best price for a radio or repeater, I send out an "RFQ" (Request for Quote) form to at least a half dozen dealers, both in and out of state. I specify EXACTLY what I want, so the dealer cannot try to "bundle" some slow-moving accessories with the repeater or make substituti

Re: [Repeater-Builder] AGM Batteries...?

2004-09-09 Thread kd6hcn
Doug, I just picked up 6 of the blue top batteries from this place in southern ca with free shipping, check them out. "http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/optima/start?tid=google-optima"; Regards, Barry --- doug <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > anyone on the list have 4-6 12vdc (or even better -- > 6