[Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 Repeater (squelch)

2005-01-19 Thread skipp025
DCFluX [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am intrested in the conversion procedure for the squelch, I am not happy with the audio quality of the midland as well. I was working on a new squelch board my self but too busy to sit down and build it then write the software. If you use

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 Repeater

2005-01-19 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
Another option on the 13-509 (220mhz) or the 13-500 (2m) is to use the Link-Comm board that puts a Micor squelch on it. Look at my Mitrek Interfacing article at www.repeater-builder.com for info on that board, specifically http://www.repeater-builder.com/mitrek/mitrek-interfacing.html. The

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 Repeater

2005-01-19 Thread Chris Peterson
Our 220 repeater has been running a 13-509 receiver with an RLC-MOT on it for several years. We're extremely happy with it, although we're planning to convert to a Micor receiver some time soon. 73, Chris, KG0BP - Original Message - From: Mike Morris WA6ILQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[Repeater-Builder] Wiring an NHRC-5 Controller

2005-01-19 Thread Paul
Newbie Alert!! I'm building my first repeater and have a question regarding wiring my NHRC-5 controller to my 2 Icom F420 radios. Both of the radios (TX and RX) have a 9 pin D-Type connector with the following pin outs. Pin 1 - LCD backlit cont. IN, Pin 2 - AF OUT, Pin 3 - DET. AF OUT, PIN

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Back Plane help

2005-01-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
Rick, That's an important piece of information for every MICOR buff out there who may be able to provide guidance. Your backplane is the standard backplane that is furnished with most non-DVP (Digital Voice Protection) stations. The DVP backplanes have different wiring and are designed to work

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 Repeater

2005-01-19 Thread DCFluX
Mike, Do you still have the stuff you wrote on this radio and can you scan it? Can't seem to find The Book On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 19:33:24 -0600, Chris Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our 220 repeater has been running a 13-509 receiver with an RLC-MOT on it for several years. We're

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Back Plane help

2005-01-19 Thread Rick - VA3RZS/Charlotte - VA3CMR
the only JP in is 5 I have a wire going from LDM pin 22 to Sta pin 22 pin 13 ( horz pins) to Spare pin 4 SG pin 5 tp Spare pin 5 that's the only wires on this backplane any ideas ?? I don't see any info on the control and applican manual .. need to get the station manual to be happy but

[Repeater-Builder] Standard GX1500U Programming Cable

2005-01-19 Thread w9mwq
Would anyone have a spare programming cable available for the Standard GX1500U radios they are willing to part with? I have some that I need to program. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/

[Repeater-Builder] Need help with db/GE UHF Duplexer

2005-01-19 Thread Coy Hilton
Hi Gang, I need help with the specs for a DB Products UHF Duplexer with a GE part number. Here is the name plate info: GE part number: 19D402955-P10 Freq Band: 450-512 Freq Separation: 3-20 I need Isolation info and anything that you have ... like equivlent DB part number. I have a few

[Repeater-Builder] Help ID a Motorola Rcvr

2005-01-19 Thread Rob Chris
Hoping someone can help ID a receiver chassis for me and tell me what manual I will need for it. The chassis ID tag has model # XTPN1139A and the receiver board itself has TLD8271A. It believe this is a UHF receiver. I checked the repeater-builder web site but the ID chart there seems to

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 Repeater

2005-01-19 Thread no6b1
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, DCFluX [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am intrested in the conversion procedure for the squelch, I am not happy with the audio quality of the midland as well. I was working on a new squelch board my self but too busy to sit down and build it then write

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help ID a Motorola Rcvr

2005-01-19 Thread Brian Poellnitz
Far as I know, TLD would be hi-band VHF. A UHF board would be TLE. Someone correct me if I'm misinforming 73's es good luck, Brian, N4BWP --- Rob Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hoping someone can help ID a receiver chassis for me and tell me what manual I will need for it. The chassis

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help ID a Motorola Rcvr

2005-01-19 Thread Ted Bleiman K9MDM - MDM Radio
the tpn1139 forget the'x' is the power supply part number the tld8271 is vhf rcvr 138-150 i'm pretty sure micor rcvr. not a bad thing to have at all. mdm tedRob Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hoping someone can help ID a receiver chassis for me and tell me what manual I will need for it.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 Repeater

2005-01-19 Thread JOHN MACKEY
A mod like this should be posted on to the repeater-builder web site. -- Original Message -- Received: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:23:44 PM CST From: no6b1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 Repeater --- In

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 Repeater

2005-01-19 Thread Ralph Hogan
While we are on the subject of midland/clegg 13-509 radios/repeaters has anyone had luck PL'ing the exciter. It wasn't setup originally for PL encoders. Initial attempt exciter+PL audio wasn't very promising with a TS-32. Looks like you'd have to FM the varicap directly. Was going to use some I

[Repeater-Builder] It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread russ
Good morning All, I was just sitting here in the shack reading the morning repeater builders posts. I remimber how much many people where bashing the early Maggiore stuff. It was all built with Midland 13-509's, Clegg FM-76's on 220 and Midland 13-500's on two meters. Saying just how bad

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help ID a Motorola Rcvr

2005-01-19 Thread Neil McKie
Correct! Neil - WA6KLA Brian Poellnitz wrote: Far as I know, TLD would be hi-band VHF. A UHF board would be TLE. Someone correct me if I'm misinforming 73's es good luck, Brian, N4BWP --- Rob Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hoping someone can help ID a receiver chassis

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 Repeater

2005-01-19 Thread russ
We use to tie them on to the wiper side for the dev. pot throught a 15 mfd bipolar cap. From what I remimber it worked ok. Good luck, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Ralph Hogan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 8:28 AM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 Repeater

2005-01-19 Thread Neal Newman
I do not remember the value of the resistor... But I put my pl on the wiper of the deviation Pot worked for years.. I ran a 13-509 repeater in the 80's then got a Spectrum around 1989. and its still running... If I had to Build a machine today I would be running a Maggorie. as for the

[Repeater-Builder] PL tone

2005-01-19 Thread k8gus2000
Can I trun on and off the PL tone to access a repeater from a remote location? If I can how do I do it? I have a NHRC-4M2 controller. Thanks Gus Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 Repeater

2005-01-19 Thread Steve Bosshard
Heard comments about the Maggiorie (probably mispelled) and such. Just yesterday I was at the KRXT tower in Rockdale Texas and lo and behold, a VHF Engineering 2M repeater - still ticking on 147.28. AF5C/R for the last 20 some odd years. Also, at my farm up in Gatesville, N5DDR/R on 146.96

[Repeater-Builder] GE power supply

2005-01-19 Thread Clarke, Tom VX-20 OPS
I have a GE power supply that is the same size/style as the MVP that has decided to put out 19 volts instead of 12 volts! It is marked as PL19D430175G1. I have not opened it up yet to see if anything is obvious, but was hoping that someone might have a schematic for the unit. Any help is

[Repeater-Builder] Simpson meters??

2005-01-19 Thread Cecil Ferguson
I know this is a bit off subject, but can anyone provide me with info on who can/will repair Simpson meters? I have a couple or 260's that badly need TLC, and I still appreciate the 'ole needles. I no longer have the address provided on the manual, so any help will be greatly appreciated,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread Jim B.
russ wrote: Good morning All, I was just sitting here in the shack reading the morning repeater builders posts. I remimber how much many people where bashing the early Maggiore stuff. It was all built with Midland 13-509's, Clegg FM-76's on 220 and Midland 13-500's on two meters. Saying

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simpson meters??

2005-01-19 Thread John J. Riddell
Cecil, try www.simpsonmeters.com They are at: Simpson Electric Co., 853 Dundee Ave., Elgin Ill. 60120-3090 John VE3AMZ - Original Message - From: Cecil Ferguson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builders Group Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:19

RE: [Repeater-Builder] PL tone

2005-01-19 Thread Jim Cicirello
Gus: I do it with my NHRC by using the Fan Control Option on the controller. That command as I recall will sink to ground, so I used it to ground my PL tone TS-32 (64). When it is active the PL works, when I turn the Fan Control off, the ground disappears and so does the PL tones. Hope this

Re: [Repeater-Builder] It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread russ
The old Maggiore's where made from Clegg and Midlands. So I am not wrong! Call them and ask Maggiore (610)436-6051 They will tell you. I know I had a few of them. The new Maggiore's they do build there own stuff. So before you insert foot in mouth know what you are talking about! Russ, W3CH

Re: [Repeater-Builder] It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread Jim B.
russ wrote: The old Maggiore's where made from Clegg and Midlands. So I am not wrong! Call them and ask Maggiore (610)436-6051 They will tell you. I know I had a few of them. The new Maggiore's they do build there own stuff. So before you insert foot in mouth know what you are talking

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Mobile Duplexers

2005-01-19 Thread Kevin Custer
Bob Dengler wrote: A 5 watt signal is +37 dBm. *Typical* transmitter sideband noise with a good radio set is likely -90 to -100 dB below the carrier at 2.5 mHz spacing. Many receivers intended for repeater service will hear a signal at -125 dBm. +37 minus 90 is negative 53

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simpson meters??

2005-01-19 Thread albemarle7
Also might want to try Sunshine Scientific in Philadelphia, Pa. They repaired our Simpson meters for us. Don't know if they still do or not though. I do have some Simpson manuals for the 260 and 269 series meters. If you can tell me what scale went south I might be able to tell you the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Adjacent Channel Noise, how far should it be heard

2005-01-19 Thread Kevin Custer
I would bet that radiation for his antenna that is now, I believe, 65 feet in the air and fed with 100+ watts will have more radiation onto his equipment than the radiation from the result of the loss of 1 watt in poorly shielded cable that has had most of the loss go up in heat. If the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread Kevin Custer
Jim B. wrote: russ wrote: The old Maggiore's where made from Clegg and Midlands. So I am not wrong! I do. You don't. Jim, Maggiore's elder equipment was built from Clegg RF units, so Russ is correct on this one Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Adjacent Channel Noise, how far should it be heard

2005-01-19 Thread Mathew Quaife
Well all connecting cables on the repeater are either 1/4 or 3/8 hardline. Maybe I will rig something up temporarily to see how it works. And true, the argument goes on with the Maggorie Transmitter, but you have to admit, it is better than Regency that was on the system before, that was as

[Repeater-Builder] Re: It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread pm3349714
Hello to the group. From March 1978 to sometime in 1983 the Clegg boards and Midland, along with a few others were used. Since then It has been our own equipment. So Jim I guess you were wrong! I would bet that you have not even seen any of our equipment that you keep bashing. You would not

[Repeater-Builder] Welcome to w3publicservice

2005-01-19 Thread russ
New Ham group on Yahoo. All are welcome to join in on the fun! - Original Message - From: w3publicservice Moderator [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ham radio op's Subject: Welcome to w3publicservice Hello, Welcome to the w3publicservice group at Yahoo! Groups, a free, easy-to-use

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread Neil McKie
I don't believe I have ever seen a Maggiore repeater. Neil - WA6KLA pm3349714 wrote: Hello to the group. From March 1978 to sometime in 1983 the Clegg boards and Midland, along with a few others were used. Since then It has been our own equipment. So Jim I guess you were wrong! I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread russ
right from the makers key board! A BIG THANK YOU PAUL! Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 1:02 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: It is really funny! I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread russ
Maggiore now makes a fine repeater! I have many on the air on the Metro-Comm, INC, W3PS repeater network and they ALL work just fine. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH Trustee/Owner Metro-Comm, INC. W3PS Ham repeater network/system. - Original Message - From: Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread Jim B.
pm3349714 wrote: Hello to the group. From March 1978 to sometime in 1983 the Clegg boards and Midland, along with a few others were used. Since then It has been our own equipment. So Jim I guess you were wrong! I would bet that you have not even seen any of our equipment that you keep

Fw: [Repeater-Builder] Simpson meters??

2005-01-19 Thread John J. Riddell
Here is a link to the repair charges: http://www.simpsonelectric.com/charges.htm John VE3AMZ - Original Message - From: John J. Riddell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simpson meters??

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread Jim B.
Neil McKie wrote: I don't believe I have ever seen a Maggiore repeater. Neil - WA6KLA you don't want to, either. I guess those old HR-2 vintage regency repeaters were worse...or maybe a VHF Engineering. But that's about it. Spectrum at least had better sounding audio-if it was setup

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread albemarle7
Childrenchildrenlisten up... I've had a Maggiore R4VH Hi Pro Receiver and EV1H Transmitter purchased 7-18-83 on the air at a high RF environment and I must admit, it works great. Thank you Paul, your fine equipment has served me well. It is as good as, if not better than the Moto

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Just as I thought Jim, You can't answer my question. You have never seen one or worked on one like you claim! 73, Paul Maggiore 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

Re: Fw: [Repeater-Builder] Simpson meters??

2005-01-19 Thread Cecil Ferguson
Thank you very much, John. When I searched for Simpson, another firm came up and I saw no link to or mention of a repair offer. This sure answers my question. Too, thanks to all others who responded. Great group. Gene, W4FWG John J. Riddell wrote: Here is a link to the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread Neal Newman
My time to chime I had been running spectrums for years.2 meter transmitter died in one machine replaced it with a Maggorie.. nice and clean.. does the job. I replaced a Hamtronics receiver in another machine with a MastrII receiver. Until my Maggorie arrived. After I installed the Maggorie

[Repeater-Builder] DB224 Spacing

2005-01-19 Thread w9mwq
Anyone have the spacing information on the DB224 antenna with the new phasing harness? I just got on in from Cook towers today, elements are the right length, now just for the spacing information. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB224 Spacing

2005-01-19 Thread russ
You mite want to just ask the folks over at Cook. - Original Message - From: w9mwq [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 4:04 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] DB224 Spacing Anyone have the spacing information on the DB224 antenna

[Repeater-Builder] Pinouts for the NHRC-5 Controller

2005-01-19 Thread Paul
I'm building my first repeater and have a question regarding wiring my NHRC-5 controller to my 2 Icom F420 radios. Both of the radios (TX and RX) have a 9 pin D-Type connector with the following pin outs. Pin 1 - LCD backlit cont. IN Pin 2 - AF OUT Pin 3 - DET. AF OUT PIN 4 - Mod. IN Pin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB224 Spacing

2005-01-19 Thread Dave Baughn
For any stacked dipole(or variation on a dipole) array the spacing for maximum gain is about one wavelength. Half wave spacing will cut the gain approximately in half. Dave BaughnDirector of EngineeringThe University of AlabamaCenter for Public Television and RadioBox 870150Tuscaloosa,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB224 Spacing

2005-01-19 Thread Chuck Kelsey
According to Decibel Products, 0.85 to 0.95 wavelength, center to center. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Dave Baughn To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 5:56 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB224 Spacing