[Repeater-Builder] In desperate need of CES 1000M manual

2008-07-22 Thread gebhardstephen
Good evening all, I just got my hands on a Aerotron repeater, with a CES 1000M ANI Code reader, and a CES 520-D intelligent duplex interconnect. I cannot find a programming manual for the 1000M anywhere. I am pretty sure that this unit will support a simple repeater controller, but I can't ge

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Info

2008-07-22 Thread monteleoneb
Hi everyone, just joined up and not sure if I am on the right track, I live in an area that is not very good for receiving transmission. Is there a way that I can improve my reception by joining 2 type of aerials together to increase the receive without actually connecting it to my scanner.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer cables - Data Base Idea

2008-07-22 Thread Shanon KA8SPW
Here is an idea. How about those of us who have repeaters with duplexers take measurements and post them. This would need to include ALL the information or as much as possible. Even the frequency in use, length and brand would help. The best information would be from duplexers that were o

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Info

2008-07-22 Thread lenaw12
Welcome to the group... You speak of a scanner...if you are interested in a particular range of frequencies, a beam antenna (typically in the form of a "yagi") along with a preamplifier will probably help "a lot." A "scanner" usually has a pretty wide front end, so you may find the preamp will br

[Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread David
So I watched the show did you? I tower dogs earned more money than they said they do. I loved the view from the top of the towers. So what did all of you think about the show see ya 73's N1IB David Schornak Design Plan Solutions llc. www.n1ib.com www.n1ib.com/blog/ www.n1ib.com/leather/ arf

Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread kc4prd
Drunks on towers ? -- Original message -- From: "David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> So I watched the show did you? I tower dogs earned more money than they said they do. I loved the view from the top of the towers. So what did all of you think about the show see ya 73's N1

Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread DCFluX
I don't think I saw them even near a real broadcast tower, just these wannabe cellular sites. Then again I was paying more attention to a MASTR-III at the time. The music score sounded like it was done by the guy that did 'Pirates of the Caribian' or 'Survivor' and didn't really go with the action

RE: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread de W5DK
Good help is hard to find in every trade nowadays. I could have done without the adult day care angle, we all see it every day with current work ethics and morals. They could have done the industry a better service with more facts and public service links to safety training. I think it highligh

Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Very disappointing program. Mostly fluff. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:27 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers Drunks on

[Repeater-Builder] NBC Dateline story - Link Included

2008-07-22 Thread r_s_s_i
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Zimmerman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If it's important enough to a certain individual, they WILL FIND a way to view the program. *IF* after it is broadcast, someone can provide an on-line link to the show, that would be fine and much appreciated.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread Paul Finch
The hard hat is a OSHA regulation.. Paul -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DCFluX Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:32 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline st

Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread Mike Dietrich
That is typical of the "liberal media" taht we have today. We need to send these kind of comments to NBC also. Mike Dietrich owner Specialized Communications - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:27 AM

[Repeater-Builder] Re: So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread lenaw12
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Finch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The hard hat is a OSHA regulation.. > > Paul > > I personally found climbing with a hard hat most useful when you swing your entire body upward, without regard for what is directly in line with the top of y

Re: [Repeater-Builder] I changed the header

2008-07-22 Thread N0ATH
I need to know if any one got old Ernie's phone number - I think I can afford him for a couple hours work I need done on my tower. Maybe he would bring Kitty also - Seriously, I wonder what a real tower crew gets per hour or foot for antenna replacement - 200 foot on Rohn 45 - I need to locate 2

Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread Joe
YupWas it my imagination or was there an excessive number of commercials? Joe Chuck Kelsey wrote: > Very disappointing program. Mostly fluff. > > Chuck > WB2EDV

Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread Paul Plack
Don, You always have to approach watching these things with the understanding that "done the industry a better service" is not among their goals. It's all about telling the viewer an interesting story. Even "reality TV" shows have writers! In this case, they seemed to be aiming more toward a p

[Repeater-Builder] which repeater controllers interface with wx stations

2008-07-22 Thread james
Hello group, Which repeater controllers interface with davis wx stations and can take the data and verbalize it? Tnx, Aaron ka0zoz

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer cables - Data Base Idea

2008-07-22 Thread Chris Carruba
Shanon, Are you considering coding a database front end (GUI)? Chris - Original Message From: Shanon KA8SPW <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 7:14:04 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer cables - Data Base Idea Here is an id

Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread Dexter McIntyre W4DEX
Paul Finch wrote: > The hard hat is a OSHA regulation.. > > And it's a good one. There's no way to be sure there isn't some loose hardware overhead that may be shook loose while climbing. Also a hard hat will save you head from banging into an overhead side mount or guy wire. I've had

Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread wd8chl
Joe wrote: > YupWas it my imagination or was there an excessive number of > commercials? > Joe There's ALWAYS an excessive number of commercials...

RE: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread kf0m
Fluff was my thought also. I keep wanting to say where's the beef. Interesting look at some of the personality types in the industry but no real hard information. Looked like just an opportunity of showing some artistic camera angles rather than trying to really tell a complete story. I also won

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Info and manual needed

2008-07-22 Thread Mike Dietrich
Does anybody on this group have any information (manual, etc) for a STELLAR GPS CORP. model 100a? This is supposed to be a 10mhz output time base reference as derived from a sat gps signal. I can't find anything on the web about it or the company. Shurely more that 1 company bought one of these.

[Repeater-Builder] How to remove Scotch Kote

2008-07-22 Thread Scott Zimmerman
Awhile back, I had asked this list for ideas on how to remove Scotch Kote weather proofing. I was at an auto detailing place today and just happened to ask them their opinion on the matter. The woman pulled out a liquid in a spray bottle and gave the dried puddle a few squirts. She waited a minu

Re: [Repeater-Builder] How to remove Scotch Kote

2008-07-22 Thread N0ATH
Hello Scott - I had to reply - I drove a tractor trailer rig until retirement and had my head underneath a trailer thousands of times - normally always with a cap with the company logo on it. Let me tell you there is nothing much nastier than 5th wheel grease - I got a gob of this on my cap and th