Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rule Question

2009-04-29 Thread william474
Control stations are designated as FX1 for the station class on the FCC license. Under the 6.1 meter rule their location may also be designated as operating XX kilometers around a specific geographic location or county wide or state wide etc. Antennas mounted higher than 6.1 meters require

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Rule Question

2009-04-29 Thread Chris Curtis
You can have a bunch, but they have to be listed: (b) If the control station(s) will operate on the same frequency as the mobile station, and if the height of the control station(s) antenna(s) will not exceed 6.1 meters (20 feet) above ground or an existing man-made structure (other than an an

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rule Question

2009-04-29 Thread Milt
Bill, Obviously the place to start is the appropriate section of the Rules which apply to the service where you are licensed . That said, I believe that different sections treat "control stations meeting the 6.1 meter rule" differently. You are correct to assume that the shovel is being used t

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rule Question

2009-04-29 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I can tell you that the control stations meeting that requirement that we had at work were shown on the license individually. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Bill Powell" To: Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 7:30 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Rule Question >I know it's of

[Repeater-Builder] Rule Question

2009-04-29 Thread Bill Powell
I know it's off-topic but I needed a starting place. Please refer me to someplace appropriate instead of flames. I'm looking for clarification on 6.2m control stations. I'm being told (by a dealer) that, in the eyes of the FCC, they are treated "the same as" a mobile and do not need to be inclu

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Astron Rack Power Supplies or Motorola for new project

2009-04-29 Thread William Becks
Tony, I am not sure about the MSF-5000 but the MSR-2000 requires well filtered and regulated 9 and 12 volt supplies for the RF deck and control shelf while the PA has its own high current 14 volt supply. Some MSF-5000 models require 24-28 volts for the PA depending on power output. You would

[Repeater-Builder] 7/8 in. Heliax

2009-04-29 Thread Scott Overstreet
Hi All--- What is used 7/8 in. Heliax in 100 foot and longer lengths worth per foot these days? I have several lengths that are in very good shape that were donated to a repeater group that I am part of including a couple of 300 footers and need a ballpark value as we can't use all of it---som

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: W1GAN and square duplexers aka homebrew duplexer

2009-04-29 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 12:52 PM 04/29/09, you wrote: >Mike Morris WA6ILQ wrote: > >> As I recall, an early ARRL VHF manual had a brief chapter on > >> repeaters, and I believe there were two articles that were of > >> interest. One was the duplexer and another was a four bay folded > >> dipole antenna for repeater use

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: W1GAN and square duplexers aka homebrew duplexer

2009-04-29 Thread de W5DK
We have 3 sets of the W1GAN duplexers here in San Antonio that I know of (San Antonio Repeater Organization), 2 on the air and one in a backup cabinet. I'm curious how many others are out there in service. I wasn't around when they were built but I was told ours were silver plated. Don Kirchner

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: W1GAN and square duplexers aka homebrew duplexer

2009-04-29 Thread Paul Kelley N1BUG
Mike Morris WA6ILQ wrote: >> As I recall, an early ARRL VHF manual had a brief chapter on >> repeaters, and I believe there were two articles that were of >> interest. One was the duplexer and another was a four bay folded >> dipole antenna for repeater use. > > I'd like to get a scan of that

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: W1GAN and square duplexers aka homebrew duplexer

2009-04-29 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
--- On Tue, 4/28/09, cruizzer77 wrote: From: cruizzer77 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: W1GAN and square duplexers aka homebrew duplexer To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 5:18 AM It's interesting to hear about your projects! I would be interested in knowin

[Repeater-Builder] Astron Rack Power Supplies or Motorola for new project

2009-04-29 Thread kt...@ameritech.net
Hi everyone, I just picked up a MSR2000 and MSF5000 recently. I'm wondering what the group thinks about using an Astron PS in place of the Moto back-breaker (sorry, mine still hurts) that came with these units? I've never seen a Moto fail, but for consolidating these two into a taller cabinet,

[Repeater-Builder] Linking and interference problem

2009-04-29 Thread John Godfrey
I was hoping you can help our club with a repeater link problem. What we have are all GE master 2 stuff. Here is what we have going on. we have had for years a 147.270 + repeater that works great. Last year we added a link into a central state repeater system using a link radio on one of our port

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: W1GAN and square duplexers aka homebrew duplexer

2009-04-29 Thread Jim Brown
As I recall, an early ARRL VHF manual had a brief chapter on repeaters, and I believe there were two articles that were of interest.  One was the duplexer and another was a four bay folded dipole antenna for repeater use.  If you know where the four vertical bay antenna article is located, you m

[Repeater-Builder] Mastr II station PA Mounting Panel

2009-04-29 Thread Larry
I am in need of a PA mounting panel or a continuous duty PA enclosure for a Mastr II station. Can live with either intermittent mobile or continuous duty type Please contact me off list about whatever you might have. la...@thunderbolt.net Thanks Larry - N7FM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Nice way to Celebrate Samuel Morse Birthday on the I-Phone App

2009-04-29 Thread Chris Curtis
If you are a windows mobile user, pocketdigi does code also. The iphone app is REALLY slick looking though! Chris Kb0wlf > -Original Message- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- > buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Don > Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:16 PM > T

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hello

2009-04-29 Thread David Piche
The squelch in a GM300 is internal. http://www.repeater-builder.com/maxtrac/gm300-squelch-mod.html if you check this squelch mod, and the POT next to the cap is the squelch adjustment. From: tansugunal To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, Apri

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cushman 5110 wont lock

2009-04-29 Thread Adam T. Cately
When I have this problem with my Cushman 31-A, I pull the boards from the main chassis and clean all of the gold contacts - this usually brings it back to life. You may still have an issue with a component somewhere, but it's worth a try... At 03:58 AM 4/29/09 -, you wrote: >I have a Cush