RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II Channel Guard

2008-07-24 Thread Butch Kanvick
You will need a separate Encode and Decode boards for the tones to work on the repeater. Plus you have jumpers to change. You might research which jumpers need to be changed. I hope this helps. Butch, KE7FEL/r To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:08:53 +Subject

[Repeater-Builder] Mastr II Channel Guard

2008-07-24 Thread kb5vjy
Small problem that I'm sure will bring out a chuckle to the experienced repeater builders out there... I currently run 2 Mastr II uhf stations (not mobiles) and I want to add CG. I have aquired 2 dip-switch style Mastr-II Channel Guard boards. Both are G1 series. I have selected 127.3 for th

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer cables

2008-07-24 Thread Nate Duehr
Mike Dietrich wrote: > I asked that question for most of the people on the list that have not > tuned a duplexer themselves or don't have the proper test equip to do it > right and have done it with 2 radios or signal gen and a receiver. > These work but it is so much easier with a tracking gener

[Repeater-Builder] VXR-7000 Progamming Software

2008-07-24 Thread Juan Tellez
See your personal mailbox, I sent it. Juan From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Sent: Jueves, 24 de Julio de 2008 01:21 p.m. To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] VXR-7000 Progamming Software I called the Vertex S

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer cables

2008-07-24 Thread Mike Dietrich
I asked that question for most of the people on the list that have not tuned a duplexer themselves or don't have the proper test equip to do it right and have done it with 2 radios or signal gen and a receiver. These work but it is so much easier with a tracking generator once you learn how to d

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer cables

2008-07-24 Thread Nate Duehr
Mike Dietrich wrote: > What is the best way(hookup) to "test" cables like these to see if they > are resonant on a particular freq? > With or without the coupling loops attached etc. for duplexers say The technique I've seen used and participated in is to test the entire section of the duplexer

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

2008-07-24 Thread Laryn Lohman
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Nate Duehr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Learn about shock-absorbing fall-protection and fall-arresters. Tie off > properly. Get someone to show you the latest techniques and gear. Have > them teach you about how hanging in a harness or belt can kill y

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: New 6M Repeater in Central NH

2008-07-24 Thread Nate Duehr
p.s. "This is an extremely rare six-meter duplexer. It was originally set-up by K1RJZ but some pesky repeater receiver desense symptoms remained. Rick's work was double-checked by W1BRI and was already found to exceed factory specs at 53.77 MHz. The culprit was that most testing of the repea

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: New 6M Repeater in Central NH

2008-07-24 Thread Nate Duehr
The caption on this photo seems a bit odd: http://www.gemoto.com/cnharc/Duplexer_cutting2.jpg "(both extra class)" Who cares? Anyone who cares can look 'em up on QRZ. Only saying that because it might make newbies feel kinda weird... honestly I don't care. No point in extending the pointless

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

2008-07-24 Thread Nate Duehr
Kris Kirby wrote: > For the same reason why we don't tell everyone exactly where our ham > repeaters are: there is a segment of the populous that will show up and > check out the site, wondering what it looks like. In the broadcast > world, this ranges from looky-loos to drunken would-be towerc

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

2008-07-24 Thread Nate Duehr
Doug Dickinson wrote: > 1) Hard Hats are required by OSHA - no way around that. And rightly so. For reasons other folks have mentioned. Hitting your head on something above you is the common "thunk" I hear on mine, especially on a tower that's badly managed and things are in bad places for cl

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

2008-07-24 Thread Gary Glaenzer
well then how about anyone who builds cables post the type of duplexer, type of probes, and cable length for whatever frequency after a while there would be a goood set of 'start here' figures for all - Original Message - From: Nate Duehr To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer cables

2008-07-24 Thread Mike Dietrich
What is the best way(hookup) to "test" cables like these to see if they are resonant on a particular freq? With or without the coupling loops attached etc. for duplexers say Mike - Original Message - From: Nate Duehr To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 24

[Repeater-Builder] VXR-7000 Progamming Software

2008-07-24 Thread David
I called the Vertex Standard HQ in California and was informed they cannot sell me the CE-27 programming software for for my VXR-7000 repeater unless I am an authorized dealer (what a crock). Can anyone help me locate a copy? Dave

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

2008-07-24 Thread Nate Duehr
Shanon KA8SPW wrote: > Here is an idea. > > How about those of us who have repeaters with duplexers take > measurements and post them. 1. I'm not disconnecting all my working system's cables to measure things. Messing with cables and connectors is a sure-fire way to introduce new problems

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer cables

2008-07-24 Thread Nate Duehr
Alexandre Souza wrote: >> For RG214 which has a velocity factor of 0.66 at 147 the cables would be >> about 13.25 inches. Now the type of connectors can influence this in that >> the connector type might lengthen the cable. N-connectors protude beyond >> the cable where PL259s do not. > >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DC Remotes

2008-07-24 Thread JOHN MACKEY
Yea, DC remotes are COOL! I used to use one for a Motrac 1/4 KW base on 52.525 Mhz. The remote was in my apartment and the Motrac was about 150 feet away in a storage room. When another ham moved in 2 doors down we just dropped a pair of wires to him and hooked up the remote, he was able to use

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DC Remotes

2008-07-24 Thread skipp025
> wd8chl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > They're pretty handy for in-house remoting, ie, a hospital ER on the > first floor with a med channel base on the roof. They respond much > quicker then a tone remote, so if you have a dispatch center that > wants to patch radios together through the console

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DC Remotes

2008-07-24 Thread skipp025
Sure, all the time. Mostly in-house (at the same location). The CPI DR-10 Remote is very popular with our customers and I put a fair number of them into legacy systems. No longer over telephone line ("dry pairs") because AT&T is now our phone company again and they're more than greedy. Was a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: New 6M Repeater in Central NH

2008-07-24 Thread kb1we6r
WoW! Nicely done project! Nice pics too! I will program it into the Maratrac for the next band opening. How do you expect the wide temperature extremes to affect the duplexer tuning?? Here is a corrected link, the comma got attached. http://www.gemoto.com/cnharc/gunstock.htm ..Keith WE6R in Mo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] CAT300 programming?

2008-07-24 Thread wd8chl
dave_g7uzn wrote: > Hi All, I have a cat300 controller (not DX) and am wading my way > through the manual. The problem is that in the UK a repeater MUST send > out it's ident every 15 minuets and as far as I can see although the id > timer can be set for 15 mins, it will only send it out when th

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Who is Scotch Kote?

2008-07-24 Thread wd8chl
Is that on Snopes anywhere? ;c) jk Joe wrote: > You are correct! > > The Scotch Kote (Gealic spelling of coat) was very successful at > preventing "wardrobe malfunctions" of the kilt. Years ago, a 3M > executive who was attending the British Open golf tournament at St. > Andrews Old Course i

[Repeater-Builder] Ritron Patriot

2008-07-24 Thread George Henry
I may have the opportunity to pick up a used Ritron Patriot repeater (RRX-450) cheap, but wanted to find out first whether it can be programmed on 440 pairs... the published specs just say 450-470. Any special tricks, plug-and-play, or not possible? George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DC Remotes

2008-07-24 Thread wd8chl
mickupi wrote: > Does anyone still use DC remotes? > Mick > > They're pretty handy for in-house remoting, ie, a hospital ER on the first floor with a med channel base on the roof. They respond much quicker then a tone remote, so if you have a dispatch center that wants to patch radios together

[Repeater-Builder] Re: R1 Audio Squelch CArd

2008-07-24 Thread ve3ext
Grant -I have one., audio goes up and down., pot needs cleaning., yours for $11.00,$10+ postage Jerry VE3 EXT

[Repeater-Builder] Re: CAT300 programming?

2008-07-24 Thread dave_g7uzn
Nuffink in the manual about a beacon ID mode! Cheers Dave UZN --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, wd8chl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > dave_g7uzn wrote: > > Hi All, I have a cat300 controller (not DX) and am wading my way > > through the manual. The problem is that i

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Who is Scotch Kote?

2008-07-24 Thread Joe
You are correct! The Scotch Kote (Gealic spelling of coat) was very successful at preventing "wardrobe malfunctions" of the kilt. Years ago, a 3M executive who was attending the British Open golf tournament at St. Andrews Old Course in Scotland noticed how the Scotch Kote seemed to make the k

[Repeater-Builder] CAT300 programming?

2008-07-24 Thread dave_g7uzn
Hi All, I have a cat300 controller (not DX) and am wading my way through the manual. The problem is that in the UK a repeater MUST send out it's ident every 15 minuets and as far as I can see although the id timer can be set for 15 mins, it will only send it out when the repeater is bought up!

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DC Remotes

2008-07-24 Thread Gary Glaenzer
we should be so lucky... - Original Message - From: mickupi To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:22 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] DC Remotes Does anyone still use DC remotes? Mick No virus found in this incoming m

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Who is Scotch Kote?

2008-07-24 Thread Craig
Brian Actually it's something worn over the kilt when the wind is blowing. Craig --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Hi All! > > I'm sorry to say this but after all "the stuff" of the past few days that > when I saw the post on: > > "How to remove Scot

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

2008-07-24 Thread Steve Gebhard
Terrific, thanks. I sent them an email, and they said they could not help. I guess I should have picked up the phone! It is old, but in good shape. Thanks again _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kd6aaj Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 1:48 PM

[Repeater-Builder] DC Remotes

2008-07-24 Thread mickupi
Does anyone still use DC remotes? Mick

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Who is Scotch Kote?

2008-07-24 Thread kd6aaj
Scotch Kote is a 3M product, amber to brown in color (I've seen black, too). Another brand sells something called "Liquid-Tape", essentialy the same thing, but I think Scotch Kote Dries harder, where Liquid Tape is more like tar, and gets tacky when hot.   It is designed for sealing electrical c