[Repeater-Builder] Re: Spectra-Tac

2006-06-01 Thread mike
I'd like to thank all those that replied to my post concerning the Signal Quality Module. Mark N9WYS is helping out with it. Mike 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: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr Executive II Help on changing 440 Xcvr to 2 Xcvr for Crossband Operation

2006-06-01 Thread Jim Brown
Very good, understood most of that. I have the unit hooked up, and got the reciever to work just fine, the transmitter is working, so now I have a unit with a 440 transmit and a 2 meter receiver. Now here is where I got lost, how do I tie them so that when a signal is heard on two

Re: [Repeater-Builder] repeater location fees

2006-06-01 Thread T.J.
It's very true that site prices can be widely different, especially depending on what you're putting up. At one time my work used to pay $1.00 a month for our main transmitter site. Then the old story of site management change came into play and they wanted more money of course. We are now

Re: [Repeater-Builder] KC5EVE s GE Phoenix Programmer

2006-06-01 Thread DCFluX
Do you have a link to the schematic? On 5/31/06, Richard W Bazell Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Paul Glad to know this, as I was planning to build this Circuit. Tks for Info Wesley AB8KD Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr Executive II Help on changing 440 Xcvr to 2 Xcvr for Crossband Operation

2006-06-01 Thread Jim Brown
Now here is where I got lost, how do I tie them so that when a signal is heard on two meters, it keys the 440 transmitter and sends the audio out to the transmitter. You mention that I need to take a voltage to the to the receiver oscillator, can you point me in the right direction,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] KC5EVE s GE Phoenix Programmer

2006-06-01 Thread Wesley Bazell
Yes Paul. Have the Schematic, and also the Link Wesley On Thu, 1 Jun 2006 08:20:34 -0700 DCFluX [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do you have a link to the schematic? On 5/31/06, Richard W Bazell Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Paul Glad to know this, as I was planning to build this Circuit.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] KC5EVE s GE Phoenix Programmer

2006-06-01 Thread Paul Holm
From VO1CPU: http://www.engr.mun.ca/~gmarsh/phoenix/sch.txt From KG4LNE: http://www.rtzaudio.com/kg4lne/docs/psxprog-b.pdf From KC5EVE: http://www.cheavens.com/mark/radio/programmer3.pdf From VE7IT: http://members.shaw.ca/swstuff/phoenix2212.html - Original Message - From: DCFluX

Re: [Repeater-Builder] KC5EVE s GE Phoenix Programmer

2006-06-01 Thread Ronny Julian
KG4LNE has a great solution coming for those pesky eproms. Check out the link below. I have 3 radios ready to use it when it is complete. Paul Holm wrote: From VO1CPU: http://www.engr.mun.ca/~gmarsh/phoenix/sch.txt From KG4LNE: http://www.rtzaudio.com/kg4lne/docs/psxprog-b.pdf From KC5EVE:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] KC5EVE s GE Phoenix Programmer

2006-06-01 Thread DCFluX
Ok, I see what is going on. Life is going to be alot easier on you if you have a way to detect fast logic level changes, but if you do not there are a few simple parallel port debug programs out there on the market. http://neil.fraser.name/software/lpt/ I will assume you are using the VO1CPU

Re: [Repeater-Builder] KC5EVE s GE Phoenix Programmer

2006-06-01 Thread Ronny Julian
http://www.rtzaudio.com/kg4lne/vx2212.asp Paul Holm wrote: From VO1CPU: http://www.engr.mun.ca/~gmarsh/phoenix/sch.txt From KG4LNE: http://www.rtzaudio.com/kg4lne/docs/psxprog-b.pdf From KC5EVE: http://www.cheavens.com/mark/radio/programmer3.pdf From VE7IT:

[Repeater-Builder] File - Monthly Checkin

2006-06-01 Thread Repeater-Builder
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Re: [Repeater-Builder] KC5EVE s GE Phoenix Programmer

2006-06-01 Thread Wesley Bazell
Checked out the KG4LNE Link. Looks really professional. Let me know how it works when you build it Wesley AB8KD On Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:20:03 -0400 Ronny Julian [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: KG4LNE has a great solution coming for those pesky eproms. Check out the link below. I have 3 radios

[Repeater-Builder] Mitrek Channel elements wanted

2006-06-01 Thread Larry Williams
Anybody have any mitrek channel elements for vhf? Need 1 tx and 1 rx. Don't care what freq they are on as long as they are different freqs. and CHEAP! Thanks Larry WIlliams KE4PCZ Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] Mitrek Channel elements wanted

2006-06-01 Thread Larry Williams
Anybody have any mitrek channel elements for vhf? Need 1 tx and 1 rx. Don't care what freq they are on as long as they are different freqs. and CHEAP! Thanks Larry WIlliams KE4PCZ [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] VHF Mitrek

2006-06-01 Thread Eric Vincent
Anybody know how and what condenser to change into VHF Mitrek channel element to compensate de xtal? I made some tests with success but no stability at cold weather. Photos are welcome! Thank you. Eric VE2VXT YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr Executive II Help on changing 440 Xcvr to 2 Xcvr for Crossband Operation

2006-06-01 Thread Mathew Quaife
Hi Jim, most of that seem sto make sense, I will be back on them next Tuesday, as that will be my first available day back at the bench. I will see how it all goes and let you know if I run into trouble. I did get them switched, and powered it up, receiver works just fine, I have not goe to the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr Executive II Help on changing 440 Xcvr to 2 Xcvr for Crossband Operation

2006-06-01 Thread Jim Brown
There is a 3 pin cord on the PA on the back of the radio, do you know what this was for? And does it need to be reconnected. Thanks. Mathew That sounds like the antenna relay control line. Yes - it needs to be connected to the amp and should be connected to the large board on the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Mitrek

2006-06-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
It's not just one component that might need to be changed. The compensation process involves much more than simply determining the value of the components to be changed, but also what their respective temperature coefficients must be. Perhaps the best course of action is to send the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: VHF Mitrek

2006-06-01 Thread Lloyd Mitchell
Eric, I had a VHF Mitrek repeater that we installed the crystal in an existing element case. It worked well, except when the weather changed temps from above 60 degrees F to below. I am in South Carolina were once it warms up we usually stay warm. BUT when spring and fall come and we have

[Repeater-Builder] RE: Need a Motorola Publication...

2006-06-01 Thread n . mckie
... forwarded ... Can anyone assist here? Neil, I'm looking for a Motorola publication called the R56 Handbook, which deals with RF grounding systems. While all bonded together in the end (as per NEC), the RF grounding system is not to be confused with lightning protection and

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RE: Need a Motorola Publication...

2006-06-01 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
There's some info on it at http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/radiositerules.html but mentioned only in passing. At 07:08 PM 06/01/06, you wrote: ... forwarded ... Can anyone assist here? Neil, I'm looking for a Motorola publication called the R56 Handbook, which deals with RF

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RE: Need a Motorola Publication...

2006-06-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
Sure! Go here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/radiositerules.html and scroll down to the third paragraph. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 7:09

[Repeater-Builder] Problem of repeater after lighting striked RX antenna

2006-06-01 Thread muahhh
Hi.. Recently, the repeater i was maintaining was hit by lightining. The whole antenna was gone, and our turbo fans were fried.. However, luckilky, all the radios are still on.. I've changed the RX antenna, the pre-amp and the lightning arrester. However, when we tested, between two points,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr Executive II Help on changing 440 Xcvr to 2 Xcvr for Crossband Operation

2006-06-01 Thread Mathew Quaife
One more question, knowing the whomever I get the xtals from will have the specs for them, is there anything I need to know additionally about them before I order them. Thanks.Mathew Jim Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is a 3 pin cord on the PA on the back of the radio, do you

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Problem of repeater after lighting striked RX antenna

2006-06-01 Thread Jeff DePolo
Did you test/inspect the feedline? Arc-over within the coax isn't uncommon, and can leave resistive pathways between center and shield that translate into high loss and/or high VSWR. Center pins on connectors are often burned or vaporized in a good strike. Is the new Rx antenna and exact

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Problem of repeater after lighting striked RX antenna

2006-06-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
Fred, Since you imply that this is a two-antenna system without a duplexer, the only item that you have not changed is the RX antenna feedline. Before assuming that it might be defective, use a TDR test set to sweep the cable. Also check any jumpers or adapters that may be in the receive path.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr Executive II Help on changing 440 Xcvr to 2 Xcvr for Crossband Operation

2006-06-01 Thread Jim Brown
One more question, knowing the whomever I get the xtals from will have the specs for them, is there anything I need to know additionally about them before I order them. Thanks. Mathew I use Bomar and have had really good luck with them. Order your receive crystals for both bands

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Problem of repeater after lighting striked RX antenna

2006-06-01 Thread Nate Duehr
On Jun 1, 2006, at 8:24 PM, muahhh wrote: However, luckilky, all the radios are still on.. Do you have any baseline sensitivity measurements like a 12 dB SINAD point on the original setup? Hard to say if your receiver is still as sensitive as it once was if you don't have anything to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RE: Need a Motorola Publication...

2006-06-01 Thread Glenn Little WB4UIV
R-56 should still be available from Motorola. I used it as a reference when I did design of tower site monitoring equipment. I had to specify grounding requirements. The book and / or CD is not cheap ( the same as anything else with Motorola on it). It is a good reference. MIL-HDBK-419 volumes

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RE: Need a Motorola Publication...

2006-06-01 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 09:32 PM 06/01/06, you wrote: R-56 should still be available from Motorola. I used it as a reference when I did design of tower site monitoring equipment. I had to specify grounding requirements. The book and / or CD is not cheap ( the same as anything else with Motorola on it). It is a good

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RE: Need a Motorola Publication...

2006-06-01 Thread N9WYS
Mike, I just tried the link and got a 404 error - Page cannot be found. Otherwise I can find Vol. 1 of 2 all day long - what's so special about Vol. 2? ;-) Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Mike Morris WA6ILQ Sent: Thursday, June 01,