Re: [Repeater-Builder] Old Motorola C63MHB-3103-AM Compastation

2005-07-17 Thread Neil McKie
Bob A wrote: Tubes! Real rigs glow in the dark, etc, etc Light emmiting valves ... Well, the tubes in themselves don't discourage me, but if you said it would be one spurious, drifty, cantankerous dog to operate, then that would discourage me. The spurious part can happen

Re: [Repeater-Builder] motorola moxys

2005-07-17 Thread Neil McKie
In my opinion, the Moxy will not enough shielding for repeater use ... nor will the PA deck have have enough heat sink for adequate cooling. Neil - WA6KLA kb9qbt wrote: To the group, This is my first post but have been a member for a while. I managed to get a hold of couple

[Repeater-Builder] [Fwd: [Motorola-User] UHF Sensitron Receivers and PA]

2005-07-17 Thread Neil McKie
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[Repeater-Builder] Another old Motorola question

2005-07-17 Thread Paul Kelley
While we're on the subject of ancient Motorola stuff... I just acquired remains of something which I am trying to ID. It is or was a UHF station or repeater. I believe these are the transmitter and receiver numbers: TTE1133AA TRE1152AF Anyone know what this was or have documentation for

[Repeater-Builder] RCA power supply ID?

2005-07-17 Thread Paul Kelley
And here's a REAL long shot I'm trying to find any info on this power supply, believed to be from a RCA ~100 watt VHF base or repeater. The only markings are: 3720788-501 CODE B. I don't have a picture so will try to describe it. Open frame, rack mount, 7 height. One big

Re: [Repeater-Builder] motorola moxys

2005-07-17 Thread Kevin Berlen, K9HX
The stock squelch circuit in a Moxy is terrible for repeater use. These units would not be a good choice for repeater service. There are many other surplus comercial rigs out there that would be a much better choice. Good luck with you project, Kevin, K9HX At 01:16 PM 7/16/2005, you wrote: To

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RCA power supply ID?

2005-07-17 Thread Neil McKie
Hello Paul, Your inclusion of the 3720788-501 number should help. I'll go look in a few minutes. Neil - WA5KLA Paul Kelley wrote: And here's a REAL long shot I'm trying to find any info on this power supply, believed to be from a RCA ~100 watt VHF base or repeater.

[Repeater-Builder] Kenwood Repeater

2005-07-17 Thread Jimmy Floyd
I wanted to say Thanks to all for answering my questions about the Kenwood TKR-750 K2 repeater. The repeater is now installed in its final location and seems to be performing well. Once I went through the Kenwood FPU program and really studied the features, it was a snap to program. The transmit

[Repeater-Builder] off topic : Jack Gerritsen ex kg6iro

2005-07-17 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I know this is a few days late but thought I would pass this on.bob Hello All, Today about 08:45 In El Monte Court, Division 4 Judge Craig Mitchell held the sentencing hearing for Jack Gerritsen. The Judge acknowledged over 80 Emails as well as a stack of letters from the regular mail.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: motorola moxys

2005-07-17 Thread skipp025
Working from memory here... The Motorola Moxy was a low tier/cost version of a Maxar radio. The Motrek was a low tier/cost version of a Mitrek. We used to joke at the shop that someone at the factory would start removing parts from a real radio... when the radio quit working they'd put

Re: [Repeater-Builder] motorola moxys

2005-07-17 Thread Tim S.
Go for it. I built my first repeater using moxys. It worked well and sounded good. It's a great learning experience. Get in there and tinker around and figure stuff out. That's what ameatur radio is all about. -Tim kb9qbt wrote: To the group, This is my first post but have been a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RCA power supply ID?

2005-07-17 Thread Neil McKie
More - found it !!! 3720788-501 CODE B is the RCA drawing number. Is the circuit board on the RCA Series 1000, Base Station Power Supply - apparent model number MI-559472, Instruction Book IB-8027297 The Technical Data block: Equipment Designation MI-599472 Power Supply

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: motorola moxys

2005-07-17 Thread Neil McKie
Hello ... skipp025 wrote: Working from memory here... The Motorola Moxy was a low tier/cost version of a Maxar radio. ... snip ... We used to joke at the shop that someone at the factory would start removing parts from a real radio... when the radio quit working they'd put the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] motorola moxys

2005-07-17 Thread Neil McKie
Good point !! Neil Tim S. wrote: Go for it. I built my first repeater using moxys. It worked well and sounded good. It's a great learning experience. Get in there and tinker around and figure stuff out. That's what ameatur radio is all about. -Tim kb9qbt wrote:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Old Motorola C63MHB-3103-AM Compastation

2005-07-17 Thread Bob A
Great. The Trans. Type is CC3049 and Serial MA5495 from the outside label. I'll search inside for chassis model numbers next visit to the club shack. Can also send a .jpg of the guts, if that's permitted on this list. Thanks again. Bob N3BA -Original Message- From:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] IOTA Switched Power Supply and Noise?

2005-07-17 Thread Bruce Nanney
Does anybody have a web site to look at IOTA power supply? I need to find some to replace my power supplies in the future. Bruce KD4BOH.- Original Message - From: Joe Montierth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 2:22 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] IOTA Switched Power Supply and Noise?

2005-07-17 Thread Dave VanHorn
At 06:49 PM 7/17/2005, Bruce Nanney wrote: Does anybody have a web site to look at IOTA power supply? I need to find some to replace my power supplies in the future. Bruce KD4BOH.- I picked up one on ebay recently, very competitive pricing. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group

RE: [Repeater-Builder] IOTA Switched Power Supply and Noise?

2005-07-17 Thread Richard
I bought one about six months or so ago, but I don't remember where. Google should turn something up for you, that's how I found it. Richard, N7TGB -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bruce Nanney Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2005 4:49

Re: [Repeater-Builder] off topic : Jack Gerritsen ex kg6iro

2005-07-17 Thread Mark A. Holman
Is this the repeater jammer that Riley Went after ? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2005 12:42 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] off topic : Jack Gerritsen ex kg6iro I know this is a few days late but thought I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] off topic : Jack Gerritsen ex kg6iro

2005-07-17 Thread Ken Arck
The Judge handed down a sentence of 120 days less 5 days for time served followed by 3 years of probation. a fine of $1000.00 + assessments which came to $3876.00 and must be paid within 1 year. Gee, crime *does* pay. Ken

Re: [Repeater-Builder]Wanted / WTB GE Master II

2005-07-17 Thread Mark A. Holman
Same Here whats a BHF ? - Original Message - From: Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2005 8:54 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder]Wanted / WTB GE Master II What is BHF? Neil - WA6KLA Ron Wright wrote: Butch in

Re: [Repeater-Builder]Wanted / WTB GE Master II

2005-07-17 Thread Dave VanHorn
At 08:36 PM 7/17/2005, Mark A. Holman wrote: Same Here whats a BHF ? Berry High Frequency, of course! :) 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

[Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: NC man charged with 'driving a cop car' due to ham antennas

2005-07-17 Thread Frank R. Vondra
As an amateur radio operator and 30 year law enforcement veteran, I agree with you Lance. After blowing up the photo of the 1995 Caprice displayed on the jars webpage, I'm somewhat curious to know why the defendant has an MPH K-55 mobile radar unit mounted on the dash? I'm sure it's not for

Re: [Repeater-Builder] motorola moxys

2005-07-17 Thread Randy Elliott
Hi Dan I would have to agree with Tim. I'm using a Maxar 80 which is very similar to the moxy for the receiver on our clubs 440 repeater. The main disadvantage to these radio they have no shielding because the cases are plastic, so this can sometime stray RF floating around inside the rack to