Re: [Repeater-Builder] DPL CODES

2010-03-24 Thread MCH
The ones 'in the middle' tend to be used less, so that could be a factor. People tend to use them from the low or high ends. There are also some that are less likely to false, but I don't recall which ones. It has to do with the likelihood of an error in the bits matching other codes in a shift

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Squelch crash on a MSR2000

2010-03-24 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 06:10 PM 03/23/10, you wrote: >At 3/23/2010 03:05, you wrote: > > >Are you aware of the old GE and RCA technique that was given > >the derogatory name of "chicken burst" ?? It's how everybody > >avoided a patent infringement lawsuit from Moto Legal in the > >60s and 70s. > >I never heard a G.E.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Squelch crash on a MSR2000

2010-03-24 Thread no6b
At 3/24/2010 01:39, you wrote: >At 06:10 PM 03/23/10, you wrote: > >At 3/23/2010 03:05, you wrote: > > > > >Are you aware of the old GE and RCA technique that was given > > >the derogatory name of "chicken burst" ?? It's how everybody > > >avoided a patent infringement lawsuit from Moto Legal in t

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II 10 Meter Repeater Plans

2010-03-24 Thread Richard W. Solomon
On the subject of PL Encoder/Decoder: I was hoping that they existed in a form factor that could plug into the MASTR II. Failing that, I'll hardwire something in. The reason for the different controllers: The NHRC will plug into the MASTR II Mobile. The PSE will plug into the Card Cage AND is

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Squelch crash on a MSR2000 (Squelch Adjustment)

2010-03-24 Thread skipp025
Re: Squelch crash on a MSR2000 (Squelch Adjustment) > "kc7stw" wrote: > Hello again. > > I have a UHF MSR2000 up and running now. Most of my radios have > the reverse burst in them. But just about all ham grade radios > do not. Is there a way to get rid of the squelch crash from > the r

Re: [Repeater-Builder] General Electric VHF MVS Series Mobile

2010-03-24 Thread La Rue Communications
So basically, in a sense - to rig this up with two alligator clips and my Astron Power Supply, black/negative to the ground and positive/red to the hot. Assuming this does not blow this mobile up, I want to err on the side of caution before I try to rig this up, it should power this unit on, cor

Re: [Repeater-Builder] General Electric VHF MVS Series Mobile

2010-03-24 Thread w7trh
John, You are correct.but remember, the "Ign. Sense" line has to be connected to the (+) power connection. And of course, use fuses in supply line. Have fun! These are a great, solid radio! 73's de TIM W7TRH - Original Message - From: "La Rue Communications"

Re: [Repeater-Builder] General Electric VHF MVS Series Mobile

2010-03-24 Thread La Rue Communications
Tim, Jim, et al - Thanks! Thats the answer I've been searching for. Its a similar rig-up to that found with the Spectra (I think) where there has to be more than one power line to the (+) terminal. This type of rig-up is more common these days isn't it? John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Au

Re: [Repeater-Builder] General Electric VHF MVS Series Mobile

2010-03-24 Thread w7trh
John, Yes, the "Ign. Sense" line has actually been seen on "MOTRACS", and probably furthur back than that vintage! Probably a good idea...keeps the battery from being discharged, if folks forgetĀ  to "Turn Off" the radio! And of course, "Unauthorized" users from operating the radio, if/

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II 10 Meter Repeater Plans

2010-03-24 Thread Nate Duehr
On 3/24/2010 8:55 AM, Richard W. Solomon wrote: On the subject of PL Encoder/Decoder: I was hoping that they existed in a form factor that could plug into the MASTR II. Failing that, I'll hardwire something in. The TS-64MSTII from ComSpec is on their price sheet, and plugs into a mobile in t

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II 10 Meter Repeater Plans

2010-03-24 Thread Nate Duehr
On 3/24/2010 8:55 AM, Richard W. Solomon wrote: > One other item I need to get is a MASTR II UHF Mobile (-77- split). p.s. Those are a pain to find. Have you looked in your area to see if there's a "linking" area that wouldn't bother anyone up around 446 in-between the repeater inputs and outpu

Re: [Repeater-Builder] General Electric VHF MVS Series Mobile

2010-03-24 Thread wd8chl
On 3/24/2010 11:50 AM, La Rue Communications wrote: > So basically, in a sense - to rig this up with two alligator clips > and my Astron Power Supply, black/negative to the ground and > positive/red to the hot. Assuming this does not blow this mobile up, > I want to err on the side of caution befor

[Repeater-Builder] RE: Helper Instruments (Voltadder VA 502)

2010-03-24 Thread Gary Schafer
That was an auto ranging voltmeter. They were rather expensive at the time, compared to nowadays. As I remember it you could select auto range, or lock it in a particular range. 73 Gary K4FMX > -Original Message- > From: Alicia Mehrdad [mailto:abcza...@gmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, March

[Repeater-Builder] FW: FCC Update - Amateur Radio Rules

2010-03-24 Thread David Jordan
Some good news from the FCC for Public Safety Oriented Trustees _ From: Robert Kenny [mailto:robert.ke...@fcc.gov] Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 1:55 PM To: David Jordan Subject: FCC Update - Amateur Radio Rules Dave, I just wanted to update on developments on the amateur radio fro

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Helper Instruments (Voltadder VA 502)

2010-03-24 Thread Dawn
Whoa! Bill actually went through with this? I never seen this as a production item although the idea of a service bench Analog/Digital voltmeter was something he was interested in doing. The DMM's A/D section was to go to an integrator and drive a meter for peaking or nulling. My understanding w

[Repeater-Builder] Found RF Fuses

2010-03-24 Thread Dave
I posted a message last week inquiring about RF fuses. Thank you all for your help. I found quite a few, most very expensive, around $100. But this place in the UK http://www.ssejim.co.uk/4-rfmiscproducts.htm has BNC fuses and fuse holders made by Marconi for 6 British pounds.. With shipping it ca

[Repeater-Builder] More on RF fuses

2010-03-24 Thread Dave
I forgot to mention that this is their part number RF 184... if you look at the web page for the address in my previous posting, just scroll down until you see it. Dave WB2FTX

Re: [Repeater-Builder] General Electric VHF MVS Series Mobile

2010-03-24 Thread La Rue Communications
Sound advice! I have two PS. An Astron RS-70M and a Limiting unit, a Tenma 72-420. Gets just about every job done that I need! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 - Original Message - From: wd8chl To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: W

RE: [Repeater-Builder] DPL CODES

2010-03-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
It's not a dumb question. Since a DPL code is simply a string of ones and zeroes, the only possible reason that one code might be favored over another is a DC bias resulting from too many ones or zeroes in sequence. But, the approved EIA CDCSS codes have been selected to eliminate those which mig

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola Mototrbo Information Website

2010-03-24 Thread k7pfj
We got the www.hamtrbo.org web site up and running. The site will have most all the information needed to build or post your current system information for users to access your systems. The Forum is where you want to register. Mike K7PFJ Mike Mullarkey K7PFJ 6886 Sage Ave Firestone, CO 80

[Repeater-Builder] RG21AU CABLE

2010-03-24 Thread Doug
Can someone tell me what the characteristics of this cable are. I tried google and it didn't seem to know.. I sort of think it might be a lossy coax but not sure. Thanks Doug

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RG21AU CABLE

2010-03-24 Thread Kris Kirby
On Wed, 24 Mar 2010, Doug wrote: > Can someone tell me what the characteristics of this cable are. I > tried google and it didn't seem to know.. I sort of think it might be > a lossy coax but not sure. http://www.rfparts.com/coax_specs_rg.html -- Kris Kirby, KE4AHR Disinformation Analyst

[Repeater-Builder] Micor Big PA,what drive?

2010-03-24 Thread gervais
hi all i have some PA from old Micor i dismantled some years ago and they were no1. they are 100 watts + and i need to know, what drive do they need to output 100 watts + ? i will drive them with an Ge Phoenix specially modify at 450 too 500 mw of drive,is it enough? Thanks for your help Gervais

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Helper Instruments (Voltadder VA 502)

2010-03-24 Thread Gary Schafer
Yes he did build some for a few years. They were never a big seller as the price was pretty high. They did work pretty well. It did not have a digital display, only analog meters. There were lights that showed what range it was on. You could read AC on one meter and DC on the other. Handy for some

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RG21AU CABLE

2010-03-24 Thread Doug
At 08:35 PM 24/03/2010, you wrote: >On Wed, 24 Mar 2010, Doug wrote: > > Can someone tell me what the characteristics of this cable are. I > > tried google and it didn't seem to know.. I sort of think it might be > > a lossy coax but not sure. > >http://www.rfparts.com/coax_specs_rg.html > >-- >Kri

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RG21AU CABLE

2010-03-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
Doug, >From what I have found, RG-21A/U cable is 53 ohm impedance, 0.339" outer diameter, double silver-plated copper braid shields, and a solid center conductor of "high resistance wire." The dielectric is solid polyethylene, and the jacket is black PVC. If you have a sample of this wire, pleas

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RG21AU CABLE

2010-03-24 Thread Doug
At 09:26 PM 24/03/2010, you wrote: >Doug, > > From what I have found, RG-21A/U cable is 53 ohm impedance, 0.339" outer >diameter, double silver-plated copper braid shields, and a solid center >conductor of "high resistance wire." The dielectric is solid polyethylene, >and the jacket is black PVC.

[Repeater-Builder] opinions for a public safety repeater

2010-03-24 Thread Jed Barton
Hey guys, Need some input here. I'm putting together a public safety repeater for my local FD. It's going to be really simple. Given the relyability factor, we're going with a kenwood. Here's the million dollar question, i need some input. How about a kenwood tkr750 or a tkr740. I've run sev

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Big PA,what drive?

2010-03-24 Thread Captainlance
UHF take 1.5 watts, VHF 450mw. - Original Message - From: gervais To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:59 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Big PA,what drive? hi all i have some PA from old Micor i dismantled some years ago and t

RE: [Repeater-Builder] opinions for a public safety repeater

2010-03-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
Jed, The Kenwood TKR-740 is their top-of-the-line repeater, and it is intended to be used with a power amplifier. I have a TKR-740 that I have mated to a Motorola Micor TLD1692D PA, and I don't think there is a better combination on the planet. The TKR-740 can be set to put out from about 100 mW

RE: [Repeater-Builder] opinions for a public safety repeater

2010-03-24 Thread Jed Barton
sweet deal. If i recall they go for about 2500 or so, right? -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Lemmon Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 12:08 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Bu

RE: [Repeater-Builder] opinions for a public safety repeater

2010-03-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
That figure sounds like retail. I think I paid about 1900, but that was several years ago. My local PD uses TKR-840 repeaters feeding 100 watt TPL amplifiers in their UHF radio system. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-bu

[Repeater-Builder] MTR2000 Sales of UHF Stations to End

2010-03-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
I just learned that Motorola will not take orders for MTR2000 UHF high-power stations after April 1st. Sales of VHF and 800/900 MHz MTR2000 stations are not affected. The reason for this is that the new MTR3000 has been introduced to fill that niche. The MTR3000 is capable of both conventional a

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MTR2000 Sales of UHF Stations to End

2010-03-24 Thread Jed Barton
any idea on a price factor? Just curious. -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Lemmon Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 12:26 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MTR2000 Sales of

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Helper Instruments (Voltadder VA 502)

2010-03-24 Thread Dawn
Gary, You're thinking about the Power Pad. We used those for IMTS. IIRC, that wasn't just a regular attenuator, but was a three port device like you said and a fantastic product. Helper was looking into a combination power pad and watt meter right around the time between the Modulation Monitor a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Anyone get RSS for MT1000 to run on a Dell M70 in DOS?

2010-03-24 Thread John Gleichweit
Short answer, no. Long answer: The MT1000 RSS is part of the Genesis Series, and was written long before the Pentium series chips were even though of. The RSS Primer on RBTIP and BatLabs both have a deeper explanation. -- John "Smokey Behr" Gleichweit FF1/EMT, CCNA, MCSE IPN-CAL023 N6FOG UP

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Anyone get RSS for MT1000 to run on a Dell M70 in DOS?

2010-03-24 Thread Dawn
Are the serial ports on a PCMCIA card or does the laptop treat the serial port as a card? You may need some additional software known as a point enabler to access it under DOS. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "burkleoj" wrote: > > Dennis, > I have had problems with both the MT1000 and

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Anyone get RSS for MT1000 to run on a Dell M70 in DOS?

2010-03-24 Thread Yahoo
I use a bootable thumb drive with DOS 6.22 on a dual 1.8gHz laptop without any problems. Version R03.01.02 Moslo not needed. Have also used the same thumb drive on a Compaq P4 2gHz desktop without any problems. Might be just lucky but. Jeff -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@y

[Repeater-Builder] Glenayre

2010-03-24 Thread spikie622
I Saw Glenayre 9000 series exciter, receiver, TX controller, up/down converter, as well as Decibel cavity, and Wacom preselector on E Bay, anyone have any experience retuning these to useable frequencies?

[Repeater-Builder] GE Exec II & UHF Station equipment

2010-03-24 Thread Jim
The GSA is auctioning off some GE Exec II desk stations & repeater stuff from the Nevada Test Range: http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucdsclnk?sl=91QSCI10177704 http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucdsclnk?sl=91QSCI10177705 http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucdsclnk?sl=91QSCI10177706 Auction

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Squelch crash on a MSR2000 (Squelch Adjustment)

2010-03-24 Thread kc7stw
I would like to thank the group for the reply's on this topic. Takes me awhile to read thru the list at times. (railroad life takes up alot of time) once again. Thanks!