Re: [Repeater-Builder] SyntorX Repeater

2009-05-18 Thread Bob M.
Did you go to the source and ask KB0NLY? He may be able to give you exactly the answers you need. Bob M. == --- On Mon, 5/18/09, Henry Harms wrote: > From: Henry Harms > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] SyntorX Repeater > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Monday, May

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LCS2000 for 900 MHz Amateur

2009-05-15 Thread Bob M.
f the SHIFT-NUM trick doesn't work. So how's the crowd and the weather? Bob M. == --- On Fri, 5/15/09, Mark wrote: > From: Mark > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] LCS2000 for 900 MHz Amateur > To: motorola_software_us...@yahoogroups.com, > Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.co

[Repeater-Builder] Trying to fix Cushman CE-50A-1/TG

2009-05-15 Thread Bob M.
ht be willing to discuss a few service techniques via e-mail, that would be good to hear about. Reply privately if you wish. Just maintain the subject so I know it's not spam. Bob M.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] First UHF MSF5000 Attempt

2009-05-08 Thread Bob M.
on the input will also do the job. The low-pass filter used on base stations starts cutting off around 600 MHz and it reduces the 2nd harmonic and higher by over 80dB. Those are my thoughts at the moment. You can reach me off the group if you want to get down to the nitty-gritty. Bob M. ==

Re: [Repeater-Builder] changing frequencies on GM 300

2009-05-07 Thread Bob M.
It's not feasible to replace the necessary components. There are probably 20-30 surface-mount capacitors plus some coils. The entire board should be swapped for one on the right band-split. You may also need to do something with the power amplifier as well. Bob M. == --- On Wed, 5

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Ham installation quality/non-quality

2009-05-05 Thread Bob M.
what not to do" article up on r-b, it can always find a welcome home in the Humor section. Bob M. == --- On Tue, 5/5/09, Chuck Kelsey wrote: > From: Chuck Kelsey > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Ham installation quality/non-quality > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com &

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 440 UHF

2009-05-05 Thread Bob M.
eas you may not even see. This is about all you can do. The growth seems to take years to occur. The filaments are extremely thin and fragile and sometimes they'll break off or disintegrate if you just bang the assembly on the workbench or lift it up a few inches and drop it. Bob M. =

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Piston Cap Source (a good deal)

2009-05-04 Thread Bob M.
em is their mounting style. They just solder into holes in the circuit board. There's no mechanical (threaded-hole) mounting, but you could solder one end to a metal plate if required. Bob M. == --- On Mon, 5/4/09, skipp025 wrote: > From: skipp025 > Subject: [Repeater-Builder]

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 440 Repeater Project

2009-05-04 Thread Bob M.
repeaters that have had issues with the FCC and if they had a problem with all of us using /R they would have put it specifically in the rules or given us a suffix they WANT us to use, if anything. Maybe we should all change to /RPT, or is that some other country's prefix too? Bob M. ===

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 440 Repeater Project

2009-05-04 Thread Bob M.
" is not an FCC-specified indicator. I couldn't find a list of acceptable indicators in Part 97, which was surprising. Bob M. == --- On Mon, 5/4/09, Mike Besemer (WM4B) wrote: From: Mike Besemer (WM4B) Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] 440 Repeater Project To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogrou

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MTR2000 Quirk - False Station Failure Indication

2009-05-02 Thread Bob M.
MSFs would stay disabled if some data or address line in the expansion chassis was shorted. I bet there are ways to simulate that in the MTR2000. Bob M. == --- On Sat, 5/2/09, Eric Lemmon wrote: > From: Eric Lemmon > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MTR2000 Quirk - False Station Failure Indi

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Google .. some one messed it up :)

2009-04-27 Thread Bob M.
Yeah, it took me a while to figure out the text wasn't on TWO lines; you had to read it left to right. I don't think it was necessarily ham-related; more like the creator of the code. Bob M. == --- On Mon, 4/27/09, Rick Szajkowski wrote: From: Rick Szajkowski Subject: [Repeat

Re: [Repeater-Builder] HENRY RF AMP C40D02 Manual

2009-04-26 Thread Bob M.
>From www.radiodan.com: C40D02, 2-40 watt Mobile, 10 MHz approx. bandwidth, FM only This is NOT a continuous-duty amplifier; it's meant for a mobile setup which would typically be 5/5/90%. It would need a "R" after the model number to indicate repeater (i.e. contin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Funny noise on repeat audio

2009-04-14 Thread Bob M.
some 120VAC fans and the problem went away. Yet I have another continuously running 12VDC fan mounted inside the cabinet and I have no noise from it whatsoever. Some brands are worse than others. Line filtering usually does not cure it; it's radiated from the motor windings and/or electro

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola R56 grounding

2009-04-10 Thread Bob M.
I bet a lot more people would follow R56 if it was more freely available and not shrouded in secrecy and cost. Bob M. == --- On Thu, 4/9/09, Eric Lemmon wrote: > From: Eric Lemmon > Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola R56 grounding > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com &g

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola R56 grounding

2009-04-09 Thread Bob M.
o I'm asking merely for my own education. Bob M. == --- On Wed, 4/8/09, Eric Lemmon wrote: > From: Eric Lemmon > Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola R56 grounding > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 10:04 PM > Martin, >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Msf5000/ TLE1452A amp problems

2009-04-06 Thread Bob M.
Well, if it's too easy, I can give you another procedure that's a lot more difficult, painful, and expensive. Your choice. Bob M. == --- On Sun, 4/5/09, mdnosliw wrote: > From: mdnosliw > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Msf5000/ TLE1452A amp problems > T

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Msf5000/ TLE1452A amp problems

2009-04-05 Thread Bob M.
and see if the trouble follows the module (module bad) or stays with one position (divider or summing network resistor bad). Bob M. == --- On Sun, 4/5/09, mdnosliw wrote: > From: mdnosliw > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Msf5000/ TLE1452A amp problems > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoog

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Awfully quiet today

2009-04-04 Thread Bob M.
home during the evening but it seems stuff started working again around 6pm EDT. Bob M. == --- On Sat, 4/4/09, rahwayflynn wrote: > From: rahwayflynn > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Awfully quiet today > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Saturday, April 4, 2009,

[Repeater-Builder] Awfully quiet today

2009-04-04 Thread Bob M.
ewed either way. Way to go, Comcrap. Bob M.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Desktrac

2009-04-01 Thread Bob M.
be better off making something from scratch with a pair of radios, a power supply, a dedicated repeater controller, and a box to put them in. Bob M. == --- On Tue, 3/31/09, Aisen Lopez wrote: From: Aisen Lopez Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Desktrac To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Tu

Re: [Repeater-Builder] The repeater-builder yahoogroup just hit 4400+ members !!!

2009-03-31 Thread Bob M.
Cool. Now, you should have posted this tomorrow, when it might have been less believable. Happy AFD (I think it's already that date somewhere in Europe). Bob M. == --- On Tue, 3/31/09, Mike Morris WA6ILQ wrote: From: Mike Morris WA6ILQ Subject: [Repeater-Builder] The repeater-bu

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MARATRAC

2009-03-25 Thread Bob M.
Version 5 is "out there" on some web sites. It might be worth trying to find it. Then things will line up. Bob M. == --- On Wed, 3/25/09, Robert Kafarski wrote: From: Robert Kafarski Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] MARATRAC To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MARATRAC

2009-03-25 Thread Bob M.
anged. Bob M. == --- On Wed, 3/25/09, Robert Kafarski wrote: From: Robert Kafarski Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] MARATRAC To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 2:16 PM HI BOB! NOTHING CLOSE TO WHAT I SEE ON REPEATER BUILDER.  THANKS BOB --- On Wed, 3/25/09,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MARATRAC

2009-03-25 Thread Bob M.
which case the values won't be the same no matter what you do. Bob M. == --- On Wed, 3/25/09, Robert Kafarski wrote: From: Robert Kafarski Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] MARATRAC To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 7:52 AM HI MIKE. I TRIED  THE I

[Repeater-Builder] Anyone seen or heard from Justin Ogden N3OG lately?

2009-03-25 Thread Bob M.
Back in early March his web site mysteriously disappeared. I sent e-mail but never got a reply. Has anyone seen or heard from him lately? I fear the worst. Bob M.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 Squelch

2009-03-19 Thread Bob M.
I sit corrected. Sorry if my info misled anyone. They tried to mimic the Micor squelch without the Micor chip. I've never had one work that way, possibly because I'm not using the internal repeater configuration. Bob M. == --- On Thu, 3/19/09, nj902 wrote: > From: nj9

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 Squelch

2009-03-19 Thread Bob M.
ing the station (repeater or receiver), then set its squelch EEPot to 99 or some high setting to insure they both eventually close. Bob M. == --- On Thu, 3/19/09, Adam Feuer wrote: > From: Adam Feuer > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 Squelch > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT Fish paper

2009-03-05 Thread Bob M.
, the adhesive dries up and the fish paper falls out of position. Most annoying. Bob M. == --- On Thu, 3/5/09, Chuck Kelsey wrote: > From: Chuck Kelsey > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT Fish paper > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 7:33 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 CLB Eprom Programming Template

2009-03-02 Thread Bob M.
ove 14V) so the on-board regulators operate properly. Bob M. == --- On Mon, 3/2/09, svfdcook wrote: > From: svfdcook > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 CLB Eprom Programming Template > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 12:59 PM > I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 CLB Eprom Programming Template

2009-03-02 Thread Bob M.
it to FULL just to be safe. I've never played with any CLBs or the R180x programmer, but it sounds like you're right on top of things. There are a couple of articles on the web that deal with interfacing and programming CLB stations. I haven't checked them recently but perhaps thes

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 CLB Eprom Programming Template

2009-03-02 Thread Bob M.
erify the PTT signal coming out of the CAT is keying the transmitter when you provide the proper INPUT signals to the CAT. In other words, disconnect the COR and CTCSS lines and activate them manually to see if it's the CAT or the MSF that's not working the way you want. Bob M. =

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola RSS File Structure

2009-02-14 Thread Bob M.
ser's radio as a result of modifications made with this information, etc, you should cover your a$$ fairly easily. Bob M. == --- On Sat, 2/14/09, W. H. Phinizy wrote: > From: W. H. Phinizy > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola RSS File Structure > To: Repeater-Builder@yah

Re: [Repeater-Builder] M1225 programming problem

2009-02-07 Thread Bob M.
onnected in your RIB cable. PTT is on pin 6, which is right next to the programming line on pin 7. Verify the wire colors. Use an ohm-meter to make sure you're only using pins 4 and 7 in your RIB cable and make sure pin 6 doesn't go to anything. Bob M. == --- On Fri, 2/6/09, Jeff

Re: [Repeater-Builder] M1225 programming problem

2009-02-06 Thread Bob M.
RJ45 connector into the radio. The radio can be turned on before or after you plug the RIB cable into it. Bob M. == --- On Thu, 2/5/09, Jeff Clark wrote: > From: Jeff Clark > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] M1225 programming problem > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Th

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Manual Request-Motorola RICK

2009-02-01 Thread Bob M.
The single-page schematic on BatLabs is complete. That's all it is in the manual. Three 16-pin connectors. Bob M. == --- On Sun, 2/1/09, Joe Serocki wrote: From: Joe Serocki Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Manual Request-Motorola RICK To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: S

Re: [Repeater-Builder] True ValueHardware Software [Hardware] (controller) in your repeater?

2009-01-17 Thread Bob M.
Better download the documentation while it's still there. Seems like True Value became Tiny Vital. The products is NLA and not supported. I'd think that NHRC has something comparable. http://www.tinyvital.com/TVS/index.htm Bob M. == --- On Sat, 1/17/09, skipp025 wrote: > F

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater controller to be used with MSF5000

2009-01-14 Thread Bob M.
y. No soldering (to the control board) involved. The situation I have in mind offers no phone line, no other repeater. So I'm looking for solutions that connect only to my equipment without modification (plug-n-pray). Bob M. == --- On Tue, 1/13/09, hybridfan wrote: > From: hybridf

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater controller to be used with MSF5000

2009-01-13 Thread Bob M.
n the MaxTrac also needs to be programmed, and it uses different software than what would be needed for the MSF5000, of course. Once this is installed, I don't want to be the one they call every time they want to change something. Bob M. == --- On Tue, 1/13/09, nj902 wrote: >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater controller to be used with MSF5000

2009-01-13 Thread Bob M.
then I can shut down the repeater using a portable or mobile radio with a DTMF mike. Bob M. == --- On Tue, 1/13/09, nj902 wrote: > From: nj902 > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater controller to be used with MSF5000 > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Tuesday, Jan

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater controller to be used with MSF5000

2009-01-13 Thread Bob M.
ate receiver, or other method? Controller make/model/cost? Interface method (MRTI connector, junction panel DB25 connectors, other)? Thanks. Bob M.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Transmitter fingerprinting?

2009-01-08 Thread Bob M.
might uncover a used unit. The software that I have works in DOS and requires a discriminator connection to the receiver. I am using the IC7000. I found some discussion at: http://kb9mwr.blogspot.com/2008_04_01_archive.html Hope this helps. Bob M. == --- On Wed, 1/7/09, w1ik wrote: From:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Site Generator - First 09 War Story

2009-01-08 Thread Bob M.
I was waiting for you to mention the inevitable phone message waiting for you 23 hours later that tells you about the repeat/disable switch you forgot to throw as you walked out the door... What brand genset chewed up its gear? Bob M. == --- On Wed, 1/7/09, skipp025 wrote: > F

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Reed vs. Reedless Boards in Mitrek Radios

2008-12-30 Thread Bob M.
e your readings will be lower! Sounds like a bit more research and investigation is in order. Could be a nice topic for a Repeater-Builder article. Bob M. == --- On Mon, 12/29/08, Eric Lemmon wrote: > From: Eric Lemmon > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Reed vs. Reedless Boards in Mitrek R

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GM 300 Question

2008-12-27 Thread Bob M.
dback in some way, you're better off with an Icom, Kenwood, or Yaesu radio. The Motorola link radios you're using just don't have what you want. Bob M. == --- On Sat, 12/27/08, rrath wrote: > From: rrath > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] GM 300 Question > To: Repeater-B

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Astron P/S question

2008-12-26 Thread Bob M.
p the SCR, thus making it fire for the purpose it's there for? Hopefully the answers you post will be more detailed than: "It depends", "Maybe", or "Yes and No". Bob M. == --- On Fri, 12/26/08, skipp025 wrote: > From: skipp025 > Subject: [Repeater-B

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Astron P/S question

2008-12-24 Thread Bob M.
ntaneously blow. Bob M. == --- On Wed, 12/24/08, Chuck Kelsey wrote: > From: Chuck Kelsey > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Astron P/S question > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 12:59 PM > I don't disagree with you, but it see

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Astron P/S question

2008-12-22 Thread Bob M.
immediate current overload foldback. Seems to be happy to sit that way, but of course you don't get any output voltage. Bob M. == --- On Mon, 12/22/08, n9wys wrote: From: n9wys Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Astron P/S question To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, Decem

Re: [Repeater-Builder] fan timer circuit

2008-12-20 Thread Bob M.
I would think that the person who designed it, and submitted it for posting on r-b, built and tested it. Did you have a problem with it? Do you think there's an error in the diagram? If so, it should be fixed. Please provide more info. Bob M. == --- On Sat, 12/20/08, Michael Ryan

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor UHF Receiver

2008-12-19 Thread Bob M.
lerances and crystal frequencies are throwing it off just a bit. Bob M. == --- On Thu, 12/18/08, mike wrote: > From: mike > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Micor UHF Receiver > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Thursday, December 18, 2008, 9:19 PM > I looked in the fi

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF 5000 vhf power amp TLD2692A manual query

2008-12-18 Thread Bob M.
I can give you specific info from the manual a lot faster. Bob M. == --- On Sun, 12/14/08, ghbyrkit wrote: > From: ghbyrkit > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSF 5000 vhf power amp TLD2692A manual query > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sunday, December 14, 2008, 11:54 AM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Opinions on telewave duplexers

2008-12-11 Thread Bob M.
I think it's just a matter of personal preference and where you're located. Check with some other site owners and get their opinions too. I've dealt with Telewave and their phone and e-mail support is quick and helpful. Bob M. == --- On Thu, 12/11/08, Jed Barton <[EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF-5000 PL encode deviation

2008-12-11 Thread Bob M.
vel. Make sure you measure and set the deviation with the PL turned on. Your total deviation should be set for 4.5 to 5.0 kHz; it will be less without PL. I haven't seen a spec on the PL/DPL deviation in any MSF manual either. Bob M. == --- On Wed, 12/10/08, Ralph Hogan <[EMAIL PRO

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re:800 MHZ RECEIVER

2008-12-08 Thread Bob M.
d you're good to go. Unfortunately, they're not programmable, and channel elements cost about $50 to recrystal, so you better be darn sure about the frequency you want to pick up. Bob M. == --- On Mon, 12/8/08, Mike Dietrich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Mike Dietrich <[EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Astron P/S question

2008-12-08 Thread Bob M.
run on 24-28VDC. This cuts the current consumption in half and they can be run with switching supplies. Let's hope Skip comes aboard here. I know he's had experience with these units. Bob M. == --- On Mon, 12/8/08, n9wys <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: n9wys <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [Repeater-Builder] SSCB

2008-12-05 Thread Bob M.
SSCB)? Theoretically any VHF/UHF/800 MHz SSCB should work in that unit. There's no physical difference between a CXB and an RLB in the area you've got problems with. Bob M. == --- On Thu, 12/4/08, k6kusman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: k6kusman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Duplexer Info Needed

2008-12-03 Thread Bob M.
ed in those cans in 30 years. Bob M. == --- On Wed, 12/3/08, Joe Burkleo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Joe Burkleo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Duplexer Info Needed > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Wednesday, December 3,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola CDM1250 COS

2008-12-01 Thread Bob M.
I understand and agree with all that, but is there a 20-pin connector available, and if so, what's the part number? Someone might want to make their own cable for a CDM some day and make it idiot-proof. Bob M. == --- On Mon, 12/1/08, Brian Poellnitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: &g

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola CDM1250 COS

2008-11-30 Thread Bob M.
Eric: is the HLN9242A accessory kit you mention for 16-pin or 20-pin jacks? There are several eBay sellers of 16-pin connectors and pre-terminated wires for use on many Motorola radios, but I haven't seen any 20-pin plugs. Bob M. == --- On Sun, 11/30/08, Eric Lemmon <[EMAIL P

Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Engineering

2008-11-18 Thread Bob M.
Sorry, wrong company. My bad. So send us all your VHF Engineering stuff that's related to repeaters. Bob M. == --- On Tue, 11/18/08, Kevin Custer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Kevin Custer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Engineering

Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Engineering

2008-11-18 Thread Bob M.
I'll wait for someone closer to the situation to comment. Bob M. == --- On Tue, 11/18/08, aa4ji <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: aa4ji <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Engineering > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Tuesday, Novembe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] isolator

2008-11-13 Thread Bob M.
Have you checked the web site that accompanies this Yahoo! Group? Bob M. == --- On Wed, 11/12/08, Ron Wright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Ron Wright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] isolator > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Wedn

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Diamond X510 Failure

2008-11-12 Thread Bob M.
snug fit. Of course this only works on a side-mount antenna; if yours is mounted at the top of a tower you can't use this accessory. Another common failure of these antennas: the capacitors at the bottom give up easily when there's a nearby lightning strike. The values may not be easy

Re: [Repeater-Builder] SSCB MAJOR Problem

2008-11-09 Thread Bob M.
wer supply. Should be repairable with a schematic and PCB layout. Bob M. == --- On Sun, 11/9/08, k6kusman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: k6kusman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] SSCB MAJOR Problem > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Low band Maratracs on 10m

2008-10-21 Thread Bob M.
x27;t need much lower than 29.6, it will most likely make it without modification. Let the rest of us know how you make out. Bob M. == --- On Tue, 10/21/08, Ethercrash <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Ethercrash <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Low band Mar

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 UHF Analog Test Light On

2008-10-15 Thread Bob M.
g or residue on the leads means it's shot. Bob M. == --- On Wed, 10/15/08, garyp609 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: garyp609 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 UHF Analog Test Light On > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Wed

Re: [Repeater-Builder] perhaps OT: need connector

2008-10-05 Thread Bob M.
Any reason you can't use the connector that's listed in the Mouser catalog above or below the UG-58? It's still an N female, four-hole chassis mount. Mouser p/n 523-82-97-RFX Over 1000 in stock, cost under $5. Bob M. == --- On Sun, 10/5/08, Gary Glaenzer <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF 5000 Part

2008-09-27 Thread Bob M.
it stand-alone. Bob M. == --- On Fri, 9/26/08, Bob Luttrull <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Bob Luttrull <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSF 5000 Part > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Friday, September 26, 2008, 10:56 PM > Hi All &g

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off Topic -- Tektronix 475 Oscilloscope

2008-09-25 Thread Bob M.
g out the front. On the larger scopes, the outer skin had a left and right half. You should be able to find some photos of the inside of the unit. Perhaps one will include the outer cover partially removed. Of course, this is very general and your mileage may vary. Bob M. == --- On Thu, 9/

Re: [Repeater-Builder] radio model#D43LRA7PA5BK

2008-09-25 Thread Bob M.
http://www.repeater-builder.com in the Motorola section, MaxTrac/Radius/GM300 area. Bob M. == --- On Wed, 9/24/08, ludgerio1 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: ludgerio1 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] radio model#D43LRA7PA5BK > To: Repeater-Builder@yah

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola MICOR Receiver enclosure questions

2008-09-21 Thread Bob M.
how the unit interfaces with the parent station, but obviously it can be done. I thought I had a full manual for that exact chassis. I still might; just haven't come across it yet. Bob M. == --- On Sun, 9/21/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: [EMAIL PROTE

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Update on the MICOR Community Repeater project

2008-09-21 Thread Bob M.
. It works this way on any normal repeater. You always want to remove the received PL tone and generate it fresh for the transmit PL tone. Of course, I could be all wrong about this. Bob M. == --- On Sat, 9/20/08, n9wys <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: n9wys <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Microphones for GM300s and a Desktrac Question

2008-09-20 Thread Bob M.
an do about it. Shouldn't hurt anything on a 5 kHz channel. Bob M. == --- On Sat, 9/20/08, Charles Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Charles Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Microphones for GM300s and a Desktrac Question > To: Repeater-

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Power Supply

2008-09-20 Thread Bob M.
order-takers. It's free too. They don't care who you end up buying it from, but they WILL give you the latest manual or part number to order. Bob M. == --- On Sat, 9/20/08, Gary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Gary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: [Repeater-Bui

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor TPN1110A power supply parts ID

2008-09-19 Thread Bob M.
The problem with buying NOS caps is that they might have been new in 1980. They've been sitting on the shelf for all this time, and might not be much better than what you have now (unless yours are shorted). Bob M. == --- On Fri, 9/19/08, kk2ed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: &g

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor TPN1110A power supply parts ID

2008-09-18 Thread Bob M.
lways good. Bob M. == --- On Thu, 9/18/08, kk2ed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: kk2ed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor TPN1110A power supply parts ID > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008, 2:33 PM &g

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor TPN1110A power supply parts ID

2008-09-18 Thread Bob M.
d be readily available if it ever fails again. Bob M. ====== --- On Thu, 9/18/08, Bob M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Bob M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor TPN1110A power supply parts ID > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor TPN1110A power supply parts ID

2008-09-18 Thread Bob M.
heatsink (probably not a good idea to have that sitting at +15V). Bob M. == --- On Thu, 9/18/08, kk2ed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: kk2ed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor TPN1110A power supply parts ID > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.c

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Volt-Amp (Re: APC UPS Charging Power)

2008-09-16 Thread Bob M.
eries; they've been in there for a couple of months and should be fully charged by now, so it should just be trickling them (eight 12V 7A SLA cells in series/parallel for 48V). Bob M. == --- On Tue, 9/16/08, Eric Lemmon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Eric Lemmon <[EMAIL PRO

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Audio War Stories (Story #741)

2008-09-16 Thread Bob M.
So no one volunteers like that any more. They get sucked in and then there's no way out. Bob M. == --- On Tue, 9/16/08, Kris Kirby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Kris Kirby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Audio War Stories (Story #7

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Audio War Stories (Story #741)

2008-09-16 Thread Bob M.
exists, and signals with a high noise level wreak havoc. Definitely time to "bump it up a notch" by going to the coordinating body to get some pressure put on this guy. He was into the hard rock stuff in the 80s and his hearing has been poor since then. Bob M. == --- On Tu

[Repeater-Builder] APC UPS Charging Power

2008-09-15 Thread Bob M.
eing charged for the wattage it draws? Bob M.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Comspec TS32P encoder control (CAT Audio)

2008-09-12 Thread Bob M.
the final word on pre-emphasis, low-pass filtering, and limiting. Bob M. == --- On Fri, 9/12/08, ldgelectronics <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: ldgelectronics <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Comspec TS32P encoder control (CAT Audio) > To: R

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Comspec TS32P encoder control

2008-09-11 Thread Bob M.
r the audio quality thru the CAT > controllers. > Somewhat restricted curve as compared to the others. I > would never > use a CAT on my own repeaters, but this is for someone > else, so I'm > using what they had on hand. > > This is a prime case of "you

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Comspec TS32P encoder control

2008-09-11 Thread Bob M.
CW ID, courtesy beep, or anything else. For all that, you might as well just wire your receiver COR to the TS32 and bypass the CAT controller. Bob M. == --- On Thu, 9/11/08, kk2ed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: kk2ed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] C

Re: [Repeater-Builder] wanted: N-female flange mount crimp connectors

2008-09-11 Thread Bob M.
hs smaller on the 213 connectors and it will not fit over two layers. Been there, done that. Any problem with buying RF Connectors from places like hdcom? Bob M. == --- On Thu, 9/11/08, kk2ed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: kk2ed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeat

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Specfic Cable Lengths

2008-09-08 Thread Bob M.
phy's Laws. Bob M. == --- On Mon, 9/8/08, Jeff Young <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Jeff Young <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Specfic Cable Lengths > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Monday, September 8, 2008, 7:35 PM > Has anyo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help needed on PD-526 UHF duplexer

2008-09-02 Thread Bob M.
Actually he put everything he owned into a storage facility and now everything is at the bottom of the pile. Maybe he'll just have to use good old RG214 and crimp-on N connectors like Celwave did on the stock cable sets they sold for $250 (I bought one). Bob M. == --- On Tue, 9

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed on PD-526 UHF duplexer

2008-09-02 Thread Bob M.
his own back yard for a change?!?!?! Sorry, I couldn't resist! Bob M. == --- On Tue, 9/2/08, Mike Morris WA6ILQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Mike Morris WA6ILQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed on PD-526 UHF duplexer > To: Repeater-B

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 Tone Issue, PL 131.8 opens cor, non 131.8 keys repeater but no audio

2008-08-31 Thread Bob M.
bits in a zone. It could be a code plug issue, where the repeater activate and repeater hold-in aren't the same. But if you've got it configured as a base station and aren't using the internal controller, most of this stuff has no effect. Bob M. == --- On Sun, 8/31/08, n9lv

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rackmount clips/screws

2008-08-25 Thread Bob M.
. They're probably longer than 10mm but that's rarely a problem. I also managed to buy an M6x1 tap, so if I don't have a spare self-tapping screw, I can just run the tap in and get the job done that way. It's big and probably will never break. Bob M. == --- On Mon, 8

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rackmount clips/screws

2008-08-25 Thread Bob M.
d all the missing screws. OK, they're not black, they're not original, and they're not T30, but it's easier to put the new screws into the old holes in the most used locations and just use the Phillips driver from then on. Bob M. == --- On Mon, 8/25/08, Milt <[EMAIL PROT

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Genesis series bank charger question

2008-08-11 Thread Bob M.
eally make much of a difference. The temperature rise is also fairly slow, as in several minutes per degree even when the battery finally reaches full charge, so the thermal lag is minimal, even though the plastic doesn't transfer the internal cell temp very well. Bob M. == --- On Mon,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Zetron 38a Schematics

2008-07-29 Thread Bob M.
That's like totally great news, dude! One very important piece of information missing, however. Bob M. == --- On Tue, 7/29/08, n3gh_1 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: n3gh_1 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Zetron 38a Schematics > To: Repeat

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: How to figure cable length for duplexer?

2008-07-25 Thread Bob M.
. Bob M. == --- On Fri, 7/25/08, garyp609 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: garyp609 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: How to figure cable length for duplexer? > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 8:12 PM > Thank

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: How to figure cable length for duplexer?

2008-07-25 Thread Bob M.
that would have the right cable lengths and configuration for the 2 meter band. Bob M. == --- On Fri, 7/25/08, garyp609 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: garyp609 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: How to figure cable length for duplexer? > To: Repeater-Bu

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Strange BNC-like connector

2008-07-23 Thread Bob M.
ns on the outside bayonet, equally spaced. I replaced it with an ordinary BNC jack, but the mounting hole was smaller, so I had to use some fender washers to install it. Functionally it's fine, but it would have been easier for HP to use an ordinary BNC jack. Bob M. == --- On Wed, 7/23/08,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Strange BNC-like connector

2008-07-23 Thread Bob M.
Yup, that sure looks like it. BNC, single-hole mount, with three bayonet pins instead of the usual two. The rest of it sure resembles an ordinary BNC connector. Thanks. This connector has been bothering me for years. Bob M. == --- On Wed, 7/23/08, Ed Yoho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

[Repeater-Builder] Strange BNC-like connector

2008-07-23 Thread Bob M.
en't seen one in the Mouser catalog. I could post a photo if it would be helpful. Anyone have a clue? Bob M.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] How to remove Scotch Kote

2008-07-23 Thread Bob M.
ff is only sold commercially, but if it looks orange in color and smells of citrus, chances are it'll do the job for tar, gum, most adhesives, and Scotch Kote. Bob M. == --- On Tue, 7/22/08, Scott Zimmerman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Scott Zimmerman <[EMAIL PROTECTE

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