[Repeater-Builder] Want: Motorola Coaxial Sleeve Dipole Information

2004-09-25 Thread John Burch
Motorola sold a highband coaxial sleeve dipole (Folded Coaxial Antenna) in four versions - TAD6071A for 136-141 MHz TAD6072A for 141-150 MHz TAD6073A for 150-162 MHz, and TAD6074A for 162-174 MHz. (This is the hairpin style of coax sleeve antenna.) Do any of you learned folk have the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Mitrek Full Duplex 110 watt..?

2004-09-25 Thread johnmichaelwelton
Skipp, I use two Mitrek decks, one TX, the other RX. No discernable desense but agree with the other posts that you have to blow a lot (emphasis lot) of air on the TX to keep them cool. I did an experiment time vs. temp on both the UHF and VHF Mitrek that I'd be willing to share if you send me

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Want: Motorola Coaxial Sleeve Dipole Information

2004-09-25 Thread Chuck Kelsey
If you don't find anything, contact Herb Kreckman. He makes similar antennas and may be able to assist. http://www.krecoantennas.com/ Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: John Burch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 9:07 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola C-73JXB

2004-09-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
Tom, The MSF5000 Instruction Manual 6881092E05 has the answers: C = Compa-Station cabinet 7 = 125 watt PA 3 = 132-174 MHz CX = MSF5000 digital-capable station B = 120 VAC operation 1 = Carrier Squelch 1 = 25 kHz channels 0 = Always 0 6 = Tone Remote Control A = Version Number, most often is A or

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mitrek Full Duplex 110 watt..?

2004-09-25 Thread Mike Morris
Especially when desktop repeaters are 20-40w, and most of them are made from mobile radios Check out the Kenwood page at www.repeater-builder.com There's a reason that repeaters were made in a non-desktop configuration: good performance with high power comes in a physical package that

[Repeater-Builder] Towers?

2004-09-25 Thread nuts4tools
I think i am going to put up a tower already have one just 100 footer but was looking for a good book to make sure I grounded it right and just to see what I might not have thought of . Do you guys know a good one ? . Thanks Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Want: Motorola Coaxial Sleeve Dipole Information

2004-09-25 Thread John Burch
Chuck: Yes, I am familiar with Herb's excellent line of antennas and would be purchasing one of his units had it not been for a recent reversal of fortunes. Now it's back to the time-honored amateur way with aid from the hacksaw and the soldering iron. Thanks de John If you don't find

[Repeater-Builder] Need help for CAT-200B

2004-09-25 Thread Rod Cruz
Hi Fellow Hams, I am working on a CAT-200B but has some hesitations in making adjustments. Because I do not have the equipment to tune the controller to the right audio input from the receiver, I am stuck in making it work. Is there anyone here in the Vancouver, BC area who has the time

Grounding of towers and antennas ... Re: [Repeater-Builder] Towers?

2004-09-25 Thread Mr. Edgar McKinney
100 foot tower needs at keast a 100 foot radius groundingcircle. Do not use wire for any ground since wirew does not have much surface area. Grounding straps like 1'8' by 4 pluss inches is good for each ground point. Plenty of surface area. Use many many rods along the radi. I use 36. every 10

[Repeater-Builder] ForSale Motorola Mitrek Full Duplex

2004-09-25 Thread Mr. Edgar McKinney
What would the price be? I'm not familure with this model locally. I have seen it for sale at swaps for about $25 to $50. Ed - kb8qeu Bob wrote: ForSale Motorola Mitrek 110 Watt UHF Full Duplex All Ready Moded for Repeater use,With Control Cable Control Head Handmic Rec-PreAmp PL Board on

RE: Grounding of towers and antennas ... Re: [Repeater-Builder] Towers?

2004-09-25 Thread Steve Bosshard \(NU5D\)
Ever shunt feed the tower as a vertical on 75 / 160M? -Original Message- From: Mr. Edgar McKinney [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 6:09 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Grounding of towers and antennas ... Re: [Repeater-Builder] Towers? 100

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Towers?

2004-09-25 Thread Paul Finch
Longest ground rods available, big connecting wire and better connections! -Original Message- From: nuts4tools [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 9:01 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Towers? I think i am going to put up a

[Repeater-Builder] Wanted

2004-09-25 Thread Bob
Wanted Kenwood KTS-10 Cable Kit for Kenwood TK model Commercial Radios Please email me off group Bob [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ForSale Motorola Mitrek Full Duplex

2004-09-25 Thread Bob
Dont worrie guys it been sold,Had to see a group page fillup with wasted replys that make no-cense Bob/N2BR --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mr. Edgar McKinney [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What would the price be? I'm not familure with this model locally. I have seen it for sale at

[Repeater-Builder] Stainless hardware

2004-09-25 Thread n1iic Jason Greene
Greetings, everyone. I am looking for a source for stainless hardware including up to 2 1/2 u-bolts, nylock nuts, washers, etc. I have searched and can't find the right vendor. Thanks Jason n1iic Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Tower Grounding

2004-09-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code covers the minimum grounding requirements for towers and antennas. The current edition of the NEC, known as NFPA 70, is the 2002 edition. If your tower is in an area that warrants lightning protection, you should also consult NFPA 780, the Lightning

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Stainless hardware

2004-09-25 Thread Jeff Otterson
I have bought stainless U-bolts at The Home Depot. Also, most auto parts stores can order stainless muffler clamps. Jeff At 11:03 AM 9/25/2004, you wrote: Stainless U-bolts are a challenge to find. Some of the other stuff, check here: http://www.boltdepot.com/ Sometimes I forgo the U-bolt

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Towers?

2004-09-25 Thread russ
Are you building an AM broadcast tower? - Original Message - From: Paul Finch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 9:43 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Towers? Longest ground rods available, big connecting wire and better

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Stainless hardware

2004-09-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
Jason, McMaster-Carr has a HUGE selection of stainless steel U-bolts, in several SS alloys. Go here: http://www.mcmaster.com/asp/enter.asp?pagenum=1350 Also, TESSCO has a large stock of SS clamps and U-bolts used in tower and antenna work: www.tessco.com 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Stainless hardware

2004-09-25 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Any Home Depot I've gone in do not have stainless U-bolts although most hardwares, including the Depot, have everyday stainless bolts. It would be nice to come up with a supplier of stainless U-bolts that will deal in small quantities and have a decent variety. Chuck WB2EDV - Original

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Stainless hardware

2004-09-25 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Thank you Eric. Just what the Doctor ordered. Hopefully they sell direct to the public and don't have some outrageous minimum order. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 11:24 AM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Need help for CAT-200B

2004-09-25 Thread Gerald Bishop
Hi- Might try Cat- They are pretty helpful with our Cat-300DX de Jerry W8KQ From: Rod Cruz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Need help for CAT-200B Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2004 21:25:29 -0700 Hi Fellow Hams,

RE: Grounding of towers and antennas ... Re: [Repeater-Builder] Towers?

2004-09-25 Thread Mike WA6ILQ
Yep, been there, done that, and I can point you to a gentleman that shunt fed a 900 foot tower at 160m. What is that - 1.8 wavelengths? All I know is that he was doing quite well in the 160m contest, even with a puny 100w. Mike WA6ILQ At 06:34 AM 9/25/04, you wrote: Ever shunt feed the tower as

[Repeater-Builder] CSI Controler ForSale or Trade

2004-09-25 Thread Bob
Supports 154 Subscribers 50 CTCSS and 104 DCS codes Separate DCS and CTCSS Deviation Adjustments: No other panel gives you independent deviation settings for CTCSS and DCS. Allows users to determine all active users. By means of the front panel display, all the active users in the system