Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Pagers in 2009 - why?

2009-02-10 Thread W9FS - Jerry
That too is odd, the paging companies I have worked for, have had very few problems, one time an alarm monitor that a computer was connected to got stuck an was spewing out about 360 pages a min. That caused some concern, but a tech re-programed a dial in modem and that took care of that. If

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Midland 70-5300BD repeater

2009-02-10 Thread lms6980
Thanks ED, Called Midland and they had docs on hand for sale. Will work on when docs arrive if any other questions will repost--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Com/Rad Inc com-...@... wrote: First thing to come to my mind is

[Repeater-Builder] Kenwood conversion

2009-02-10 Thread redneckfirefighter800
Before I get in over my head with this project, I want to see if its A. practical B. feasable C. cost effective. I have on hand a tk-880 and a tk-805d power supply and antennas and required cable and software to program both. Is this possible or should I buy a ericson readymade repeater

[Repeater-Builder] M81 Line controller R100 repeater

2009-02-10 Thread Andy
Hi group. I have a Motorola R100 up running have been offered a Phillips M81 line controller. Can anyone offer any advice on three points please? Firstly, are these compatible, and secondly, how do I connect them? Thirdly, can you connect direct via twisted pair L1 connections rather than

[Repeater-Builder] fs/ft: GE Mastr (Pro?) 300 Watt Repeater

2009-02-10 Thread kc8gpd
It's not in a Rack, but i have all the modules, cables, and manual. on 145.270 out 144.670 in i believe 67.0 Hz PL. I don't know much about it other then the guy i got it from abandoned using it because he could never get it to work right through echolink. he bough a hamtronics. i think the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood conversion

2009-02-10 Thread Maire-Radios
I would go with a true repeater as the mobiles are not type accepted for the use and there duty cycle in not designed for a repeater use. John - Original Message - From: redneckfirefighter800 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 11:32 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood conversion

2009-02-10 Thread wd8chl
redneckfirefighter800 wrote: Before I get in over my head with this project, I want to see if its A. practical B. feasable C. cost effective. I have on hand a tk-880 and a tk-805d power supply and antennas and required cable and software to program both. Is this possible or should I buy

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Master II Pa decks

2009-02-10 Thread AJ
Ok, the Elmer fully retuned the Mastr2 mid power repeater on Sunday and has it tuned for roughly 26 watts out of the P/A... This is a 40 watt P/A. What will this station typically draw current-wise? Right now it's fed off of a 30 amp supply (major overkill) but we'd like to have a rough idea on

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Master II Pa decks

2009-02-10 Thread Doug Bade
Mid power Mastr II stations used 15 amp factory power supplies...100w stations used 30 amp power supples.. so.. probably less than 15 amps.. maybe 10-12.. Reducing the voltage to 12.8 from the batteries will significantly lower the output power relative to 13.8v power supplies too..Factory

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Master II Pa decks

2009-02-10 Thread AJ
Let me clarify - this is a Mid Power Mastr II station, however, it has a high power P/S (original 15 amp power supply was repurposed). This factory supply at no load typically sits around 15 VDC with 121 VAC input. On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 1:30 PM, Doug Bade k...@thebades.net wrote: Mid

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT Power Factor

2009-02-10 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hello group, I need to chime in here and ask about a device that being sold as an enhancement for saving electrical energy in a residence. The device is called Power-Save 1200 and you can see it at www.power-save.com. From what I can glean from the web site it's a power factor correction

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT Power Factor

2009-02-10 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Your question was already answered. No savings UNLESS the customer is being billed for reactive demand (KVAR). Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Don Kupferschmidt d...@httpd.org To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 3:44 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Master II Pa decks

2009-02-10 Thread Mike Pugh
Doug Bade wrote: Mid power Mastr II stations used 15 amp factory power supplies...100w stations used 30 amp power supples.. so.. probably less than 15 amps.. maybe 10-12.. Apparently I am going to be inheriting the care and feeding of some MastrII's. First order of business is to get

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT Power Factor

2009-02-10 Thread Nathan Bailey
Chuck is right. Typically power factor correction is an industrial issue (not residential). Perhaps the utilities are implementing power factor correction penalties to resi customers in other parts of the country, but not in my neck of the woods. I've put many PFC proposals together for

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Master II Pa decks

2009-02-10 Thread Doug Bade
The loaded voltage is about 12.5 to 12.8 comparable to what would be in the trunk of a car starting at 13.8 at the battery alternator connection.. including voltage drop... That was the design anyhow... Astron's or eq are some what of a problem as they really do not sag at all.. 13.8 all day

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT Power Factor

2009-02-10 Thread Scott Zimmerman
My question is this: Are new energy star compliant appliances power factor corrected? In other words: To get the energy star compliance sticker, are they required to put enough capacitance in their product to correct the phase angle to 0? If they are already required to do this for compliance,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT Power Factor

2009-02-10 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Yes, there are PF requirements for Energy Star products. Chuck - Original Message - From: Scott Zimmerman n3...@repeater-builder.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 3:50 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT Power Factor My question is this:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Master II Pa decks

2009-02-10 Thread Mike Pugh
Doug Bade wrote: The loaded voltage is about 12.5 to 12.8 comparable to what would be in the trunk of a car starting at 13.8 at the battery alternator connection.. including voltage drop... That was the design anyhow... Astron's or eq are some what of a problem as they really do not sag at

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GE Master II Pa decks

2009-02-10 Thread Nate Duehr
Careful.. 1) You should never let a lead-acid battery go completely down, not even a so-called deep-cycle one, if you want it to last a long time. Look at the manufacturer's specs and build a voltage-based cut-off switch that will shut down the output before they go below the manufacturer's

[Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Information Needed

2009-02-10 Thread Lou
I am looking for information on the following Duplexer: Decibel Products TR Duplexer. GE Part No. 19D402955-P10. Serial No. D 50171-9. Freq Band 450 to 512 MHz. Freq. Separation: 3 to 20MHz. We would like to use this in the 70cm ham band. What is need to make it work? Is there a source of

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Information Needed

2009-02-10 Thread Eric Lemmon
Lou, I doubt that you can use this band-reject (notch) duplexer at 70 cm without factory rework. The coupling loops were designed and positioned specifically for the 450-512 MHz band, and they are not externally adjustable. The lengths of the jumper cables are unique to the band for which the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Master II Pa decks

2009-02-10 Thread Mike Pugh
Nate Duehr wrote: Careful.. 1) You should never let a lead-acid battery go completely down, not even a so-called deep-cycle one, if you want it to last a long time. Look at the manufacturer's specs and build a voltage-based cut-off switch that will shut down the output before they go below

[Repeater-Builder] 220MHz items FS - preamp, crystals

2009-02-10 Thread kk2ed
I have a few 220MHz related items FS: ARR (Advanced Receiver Research) SP220VDG 220MHz GaAs Fet switchable preamp. In like new condition with paperwork. One minor scratch on the rear, otherwise appears new. Mounting screw holes and pwr connections look like they were never used. Tested on my

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Information Needed

2009-02-10 Thread no6b
At 2/10/2009 17:31, you wrote: Lou, I doubt that you can use this band-reject (notch) duplexer at 70 cm without factory rework. The coupling loops were designed and positioned specifically for the 450-512 MHz band, and they are not externally adjustable. The lengths of the jumper cables are

[Repeater-Builder] DB Products low band / 6m filter questions

2009-02-10 Thread Trevor
All, I was given a pile of 6m stuff. In this pile was 2 DB4105-1A-C and 2 DB-4041 filters. I am wanting to make a duplexer out of them but I don't know what cable lengths to use. I would like to convert them all into pass-notches but I don't know if this is possible. Does anyone have experience

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT Power Factor

2009-02-10 Thread Mike Reed
The device works by changing the voltage waveform to get the most work for the least energy. NASA came up with idea many years ago, and it does work well. I think this was designed more for household appliances and such, not repeater systems, unless you are counting the cooler that holds the