Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Re-Tune a Vocom Amplifier

2010-07-23 Thread NORM KNAPP
I have one of these amps and the paperwork from cresend/vocom on how to tune/align. I will try to locate and scan for the group. It isn't that hard to tune. The instructions are clear. I seem to recall that you will need 2 bird watt meters, a 50 ohm load capable of handling the power and

[Repeater-Builder] adding a 3/4meter repeater to my site?

2010-07-23 Thread John
I am sure this is a stupid question, or it seems so to me, but I can't find the answer anywhere. I am thinking about putting a 440 Mhz repeater (or link) for Packet at my 2M repeater site. Can I use the same coax and antenna (multi band) or do I need a complete seperate run? Hoping to save

Re: [Repeater-Builder] adding a 3/4meter repeater to my site?

2010-07-23 Thread Jim Lange
John, You will get as many positive answers as you will negative. That said, the proper way would be 2 antennas and 2 runs of coax. If you already have the dual band antenna and want to go that route there are several things to watch out for. What is the power rating of your antenna? If you

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Strange VHF PA with power resistor setup problem

2010-07-23 Thread Charles Miller
Ross, Looks like a standard PA on the GE MSTRII. The other board looks like a audio filter or audio generator. These are used when the receiver is attached to a voter. It produces the 1950 Hz tone when the receiver is not receiving a valid signal and goes away when a valid signal is

[Repeater-Builder] Doug Hall RBI for sale

2010-07-23 Thread K5IN
Good morning, I am selling a Doug Hall RBI still in the original wrapping. Sorry, no original box but all connectors, pieces and parts are there new and unused. $330.00 shipped and payment via PayPal and/or postal money orders are accepted. Brian, K5IN 360 239 9757

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-23 Thread tahrens301
Hi folks, Still working on the hardline duplexer for 6 meters, and have some data I'd like to run by you guys. Running 80 watts out of a Micor tx into the TX bank of cavities. With test equipment, get about 100dB notch. (shows 50 watts into dummy load as well).. have about 1.5 - 2dB loss

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-23 Thread Oz-in-DFW
On 7/23/2010 10:34 AM, tahrens301 wrote: Hi folks, Still working on the hardline duplexer for 6 meters, and have some data I'd like to run by you guys. Running 80 watts out of a Micor tx into the TX bank of cavities. With test equipment, get about 100dB notch. (shows 50 watts into

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info

2010-07-23 Thread racer
I used this one to get my extra license. It worked very well. The other nice part is you can keep going from tech to extra. http://www.hamtestonline.com/ From: La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 11:43 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info

2010-07-23 Thread La Rue Communications
Thank you Sir! Any study reccomendations? I took and passed our local Law Enforcement exam x 3 with a minimum of studying. MOstly common sense - just curious if its the same format? John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn -

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info

2010-07-23 Thread Doug Bade
As far as I am aware you still have to take your test in front of a team of V.E.'s. You may study online and take practice tests online.. Doug From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info

2010-07-23 Thread racer
John, The way Ham Test Online gives the questions to you and the way it give the information to you is what make it work. I did about 1 1/2 hrs a day about 25 hrs total and had no problem getting a 94 on the extra class. It had been 26 yrs ago that I got my General so it was great to have it

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info

2010-07-23 Thread racer
Yes Doug is right, I didn't mean to make sound like I took the test on-line. sorry Study material is on-line. Testing still with a VE. From: Doug Bade Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:04 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info As far

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info

2010-07-23 Thread La Rue Communications
Very cool. Thank you both! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - From: racer To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info

2010-07-23 Thread Chris Curtis
You can still probably find a list/calendar of test sessions in your area from the arrl.org website. Good luck Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:26 PM To:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-23 Thread Jeff DePolo
Ok, now I hook the spectrum analyzer up to the receiver port, and I see about -55dBm. 50 watts = +47dBm, minus the 100dB notch = -53dBm that is pretty close to what I'm seeing at the rx antenna port. Question is: Should this good enough for a low band micor receiver? Thanks, Tim

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Advanced Communications Systems Mark 4 repeater / controller audio board

2010-07-23 Thread eddie.sinclair
I found the audio board drawing on repeater-builder. Thanks I have a new problem now, the unit sent some kind of alarm tones, and now the multifax and message master seem to be not functioning. The machine still ID's in c/w and repeats, but the rest of the controls seem to be down. I'm not

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater help needed in Western VA

2010-07-23 Thread Scott Zimmerman
Fellows, I haven't had any volunteers yet, so I thought I would plead again: I am writing on behalf of a customer of mine. He bought a 2M repeater from me and is having trouble getting it going. I think he needs help getting his duplexer tuned and cabled correctly. He seems like a nice enough

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info

2010-07-23 Thread chuck wolf
Hi John, After you study and are confident, schedule the test which is given at Stockton Fire Company 14. I took my tech and was asked to take the General. I did not pass the General as I was not ready at the time. When I took the general, I passed and was asked to take the Extra. Passed that

[Repeater-Builder] NSN 6054A 12W speaker schematic ?

2010-07-23 Thread hitekgearhead
Hey Guys. I was looking at the schematic for the above mentioned speaker (thank you repeater builder site) and I had a few questions. First, does anyone know where to find a replacement for the 5184320A99 dual op-amp labeled U1? Secondly, Is this op-amp basically being used as a buffer,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info

2010-07-23 Thread Ralph Mowery
How much do you know about electronics and radio in general ?  If to some extent , the exam is no problem.  Even less if you have a good memory.  There are 3 classes now.  The Technician, General. and Extra.  For each one there is a pool of about 300 questions and answers .  That is the exect

Re: [Repeater-Builder] NSN 6054A 12W speaker schematic ?

2010-07-23 Thread DCFluX
Just by your description of the pins, I would suggest you look at the LM-380, 2.5W amplifier. They are tied together as they act as the chips heatsink. On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 1:19 PM, hitekgearhead hitekgearh...@hotmail.com wrote: Hey Guys. I was looking at the schematic for the above

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info

2010-07-23 Thread La Rue Communications
Good chunk of info Ralph! I was just wondering if it was going to be multi-guess. :-) Usually the answer is C. I will take your advice to consideration, and armed with the rest of the info y'all gave me - should be a cakewalk since I am very mechanically inclined. Cheers! John Hymes La Rue

Re: [Repeater-Builder] NSN 6054A 12W speaker schematic ?

2010-07-23 Thread DCFluX
Oops, didn't realize it was the stereo version, Try LM1887. On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 1:28 PM, DCFluX dcf...@gmail.com wrote: Just by your description of the pins, I would suggest you look at the LM-380, 2.5W amplifier.  They are tied together as they act as the chips heatsink. On Fri, Jul 23,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] NSN 6054A 12W speaker schematic ?

2010-07-23 Thread DCFluX
Err. LM-1877 On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 1:35 PM, DCFluX dcf...@gmail.com wrote: Oops, didn't realize it was the stereo version, Try LM1887. On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 1:28 PM, DCFluX dcf...@gmail.com wrote: Just by your description of the pins, I would suggest you look at the LM-380, 2.5W

[Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Licensing Exam Info

2010-07-23 Thread W3ML
John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn John, You do realize that you can not use Amateur Radio for business communications. It is not a business radio license. 73 John, W3ML

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info

2010-07-23 Thread David Struebel
Just want to clarify one thing. As I read the orignal post, I understood it to mean that he was inquiring about taking the test on line which is not possible. All tests are administered through Volunteer Examineers... You can find a local group of VEs and testing schedules on the ARRL web

[Repeater-Builder] RE: [GE Mastr II] Help ID 19C321936G2

2010-07-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
Corey, That device is definitely for a Mastr II radio, and it definitely plugs into the same place as a Channel Guard module. However, I cannot find any reference to that module in the RBTIP GE files. Curiously, Dale K0JXI, posted an identical request for info on the same board, five years ago:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Icom OPC-617 Cable

2010-07-23 Thread ryan_151
Im begining to beleive i need some sort of amplifier on my mic or intercom to make this work, Is this a possiblilty? if so where could a person get one? THANKS!! --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Duane Hall du...@... wrote: The solder jumpers D Data and F Flat only affect the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] NSN 6054A 12W speaker schematic ?

2010-07-23 Thread Mike Morris
At 01:19 PM 07/23/10, you wrote: Hey Guys. I was looking at the schematic for the above mentioned speaker (thank you repeater builder site) and I had a few questions. If anybody's interested it's here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/genesis/pdfs/nsn6054a-68p81108c39-o.pdf First, does

Re: [Repeater-Builder] adding a 3/4meter repeater to my site?

2010-07-23 Thread Mike Morris
And watch the frequencies - don't have a 147.18 output and try and run it with a 441 input. Or a 146.64 output and try and run it with a 439 link channel. All it takes is one third harmonic to ruin your whole day. Mike At 06:14 AM 07/23/10, you wrote: John, You will get as many positive

Re: [Repeater-Builder] tait t8oo-11 base / portable

2010-07-23 Thread x.tait.tech
If one looks at the diagrames and thinks clearly, one can do away with the RIB box Rx Data + Tx Data, CTS , RTS , DSR next supply voltages via an external source if needed Marcus On Sat, Jul 24, 2010 at 4:36 AM, leiclad36 leicla...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: hi i have a tait t800-11 im looking

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Advanced Communications Systems Mark 4 repeater / ...

2010-07-23 Thread william474
You might try and reseat all the ribbon connectors. They can become intermittent. Does the request for the time work? Bill - WA0CBW In a message dated 7/23/2010 2:00:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time, kc5...@live.com writes: I found the audio board drawing on repeater-builder. Thanks I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] adding a 3/4meter repeater to my site?

2010-07-23 Thread Matthew Kaufman
Mike Morris wrote: And watch the frequencies - don't have a 147.18 output and try and run it with a 441 input. Or a 146.64 output and try and run it with a 439 link channel. All it takes is one third harmonic to ruin your whole day. Try 441.300 and 441.900 outputs at a site that also has