Re: [Repeater-Builder] Stationmaster Brackets & Refinishing

2006-02-15 Thread Mike Morris
At 06:36 PM 2/15/06, --Don Wisdom KD7WKF wrote: >Hi, >Im looking for brackets to mount a stationmastter on the side of a >rohn tower. Tessco? Don't forget the top brace. >Im also looking for suggestions to refinish a >stationmaster antenna. Ive tried the instructions ive seen on the >internet

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Capacitor Question on a NSN6048A CONVERT A COM SPEAKER

2006-02-15 Thread Mark A. Holman
can the cap be measured with a standard cap tester? mark h. Paul Finch wrote:   -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 9:05 PM To:

Re: Radio quality (was RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Power)

2006-02-15 Thread Mark A. Holman
wouldn't it be nice to send code that fast ? :-) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doh! Fingers run at about 90 WPM, brain tends to lag behind... -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Dengler Se

[Repeater-Builder] Reference on RF Parts GR8 Service

2006-02-15 Thread Mark A. Holman
HI; I just recieved my order from RF Parts Company no problem I was reading Questions ABT it so now you have my answer thing is when I will get a day off to put them in ? 73 Mark H. 8-) -- MZ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/gr

[Repeater-Builder] Stationmaster Brackets & Refinishing

2006-02-15 Thread Don Wisdom
Hi, Im looking for brackets to mount a stationmastter on the side of a rohn tower. Im also looking for suggestions to refinish a stationmaster antenna. Ive tried the instructions ive seen on the internet but minimum orders of refinishing materials are 4 gallons. Anyone have any alternate sugg

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900 mhz question

2006-02-15 Thread Captainlance
I've done it, Lance N2HBA... contact me if you wish, I live on Long Island, NY 516 935 6249 if you wish to call. [EMAIL PROTECTED] email - Original Message - From: "Bill Wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 8:45 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 900 mhz question

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: DB-228

2006-02-15 Thread albemarle7
In a message dated 2/15/2006 5:42:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/cracking.html Mike,  WA6ILQ. Thank you for the fine explanation on tower mounting. When a ham is involved in a commercial site antenna installs must be commerci

[Repeater-Builder] Vertex FTL7011 as remote base radio

2006-02-15 Thread n2len
I would like to use a FTL7011 as a remote base rig. Does anyone have the internal pinouts or points for the signals. COS AF audio OUt Audio IN PTT The information that I received is for wiring for an older model 7011. The control board series I have is 6B. Any help would be greatly appreciated

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: DB-228

2006-02-15 Thread kf0m
Our DB228 is close mounted to the tower leg using DB365 clamps top middle and bottom of each section.    John Lock KF0MWichita KS kf0m at arrl dot net -Original Message-From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Tu

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Info Needed: ECL Model 411 Repeater

2006-02-15 Thread David Little
Still looking for info on an ECL Model 411 VHF Repeater It looks very much like a VHF Enginnering. It has an additional meter and switch on the fromt panel. Anyone have any info to share? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "David Little" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This looks like

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Decibel Products Duplexer

2006-02-15 Thread n4rpd
I'm located in Colorado Springs, CO. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Q <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Where are you located? Logistics areeverything... > > n4rpd wrote: > > >Greetings, > >I am in desperate need of technical help. I have been attempting to > >repair a VHF repeater for a

[Repeater-Builder] Nice article praising Hams

2006-02-15 Thread Don
Nice article praising hams: http://www.delta-sky.com/2006_02/RolePlaying/index.html 73 De Don KA9QJG 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 PRO

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 220 MHz E F Johnson 529

2006-02-15 Thread Paul Finch
 Kevin,   I don't know.  You need a 530/528 and a junk 559 UHF radio to modify it.  I will write it up when I am finished and you can decide.  You have to admit the price is right on these radios, I normally pick them up for 5 to ten bucks a Hamfests.  The radio does have 5 helical resonat

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 220 MHz E F Johnson 529

2006-02-15 Thread Paul Finch
 Scott,   Thanks for the suggestion but my pockets are that deep right now.  I am going to install a SMA Female connector on the exciter so I could take it to an external amp at a later date but right now I want it totally enclosed in the original Johnson mobile case.  It has more than eno

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 MHz E F Johnson 529

2006-02-15 Thread Kevin Custer
Paul Finch wrote: Hello,   I got a wild idea to build a 220 MHz out of a Johnson Fleetcom 529. Sounds like a great article for Repeater Builder? Kevin YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web.   To unsubscribe from

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: DB-228

2006-02-15 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 09:53 PM 2/14/06, you wrote: I also have a DB-228-E. This was the info I was looking for. A problem is the mounting brackets. If anyone has suggestions on mounting this honker antenna properly, please let me know. I'd never top mount a 40 foot long antenna.  Never.  No matter if the specs s

RE: Radio quality (was RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Power)

2006-02-15 Thread jeff
Doh! Fingers run at about 90 WPM, brain tends to lag behind... > -Original Message- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Dengler > Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 3:08 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: Radio quali

RE: Radio quality (was RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Power)

2006-02-15 Thread Bob Dengler
At 2/15/2006 09:46 AM, you wrote: > > Ok, I'll bite-what's AIP? I have a G707, and don't remember seeing > > anything labeled like that. > >Kenwood's AIP = "Advanced Intercept Point". It reduces the sensitivity of >the receiver which has the effect of reducing receiver-induced intermod by >lowerin

Re: Radio quality (was RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Power)

2006-02-15 Thread Bob Dengler
At 2/15/2006 09:41 AM, you wrote: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Did you try the V7A with AIP on? I have a G707 (very similar RF > > construction IIRC) & found it's performance similar: very sensitive RX but > > horrible IMD performance: spur free dynamic range with AIP off is only 61 > > dB, whi

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Tram Antenna Recomendations?

2006-02-15 Thread Scott Zimmerman
Fellows,   Please refresh the RB Products page: http://www.repeater-builder.com/products/   I have listed all the available Repeater / Remote base antennas we offer.   You can also check out our listing of radios that are for sale. We have literally TONS of radios for sale ready for conversi

RE: Radio quality (was RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Power)

2006-02-15 Thread Jeff DePolo
> Ok, I'll bite-what's AIP? I have a G707, and don't remember seeing > anything labeled like that. Kenwood's AIP = "Advanced Intercept Point". It reduces the sensitivity of the receiver which has the effect of reducing receiver-induced intermod by lowering the TOIP/compression point. Although I

Re: Radio quality (was RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Power)

2006-02-15 Thread Jim B.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Did you try the V7A with AIP on? I have a G707 (very similar RF > construction IIRC) & found it's performance similar: very sensitive RX but > horrible IMD performance: spur free dynamic range with AIP off is only 61 > dB, which is on par with some of my HTs. Turnin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 MHz E F Johnson 529

2006-02-15 Thread Scott Zimmerman
 Snip I got almost 800 milliwatts out of the transmitter/exciter, I am going to feed that into a Japanese RF module when I get the power control working where it won't burn the module up.   Paul,   Instead of turning the power set control down to 200mW to drive a typical M57776 power br

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: DB-228

2006-02-15 Thread KFD29
In a message dated 2/14/2006 9:43:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I haven't tried the 228 yet. But the db-222 I used torun was outstanding. and the db-215 keyhole patternrepeater antenna worked extremely well. You reallycan't go wrong with db-products equipm

[Repeater-Builder] Silver Point Tennessee Hamfest Tailgate Party June 17,2006

2006-02-15 Thread Bob
Silver Point Tailgate Party June 17, 2006 -- -- After a 2 year absence, The Silver Point Tailgate Party is back for 2006. As before, this is a free event open to all. There will be drawings for prizes several times durin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] a question about duplexers

2006-02-15 Thread Mike Morris
At 07:50 PM 2/14/06, you wrote: >I have a uniden aru251k repeater. it does not have a duplexer. it has >recieve and transmit so-235 connectors.i plan to use this for gmrs.can >i use two antennas instead of a duplexer? Yes, if you have enough isolation between them. > if so how far should they b