[Repeater-Builder] CB operators, then and now

2009-02-23 Thread Bruce Bagwell
Way off topic. One comment then everyone please drop this thread?!?! In the '70's, you could ask for A Radio Check any time, on any channel, and someone would come back with their location, (10-20), signal

[Repeater-Builder] W4ZT Tony King SK

2009-02-08 Thread Bruce Bagwell
From Bruce in Texas, KE5TPN Never knew this person but 73 and 88 to all who were close to him. NEVER DISRESCECT THE SILENT KEY! RPI my friend, RPI. May the Skip be with you always! Bruce Bagwell in Texas KE5TPN

[Repeater-Builder] foreign language translation, on-line and free (babelfish)

2009-01-23 Thread Bruce Bagwell
Hey Skipp, I always value your advise but had to call you on this one. It is the Four-Part Trilogy (Yes, it is A COMEDY for sure!) Called, The Hitchhikers Guide to the GALAXY BTW, Don't forget your TOWEL! 73 Bruce KE5TPN

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

2008-12-08 Thread Bruce Bagwell
went down the tower or Guy wires, but enough went through the not turned-on Astron. No doubt A mess but at least the Power X-Former was still OK. Speaking of Lightning, some head into this area right now. Gotta go! All comments here were meant as SARCASM! Bruce Bagwell KE5TPN The United

[Repeater-Builder] test equipment theft

2008-12-08 Thread Bruce Bagwell
Bruce Bagwell KE5TPN If You Can Read This, Thank A Teacher. If You Are Reading This in ENGLISH, Thank A Veteran or Current Soldier! Support Our Troops! For Without Them, We Have No Support at All! To all list members - Please keep a close eye out for the following items which were stolen from

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MFJ Analyzers (was Need SWR meter recomendation)

2008-11-23 Thread Bruce Bagwell
I had no problem with the attachment. You do need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open this. If you do not have Adobe Reader, download it and I bet the attachment will open. I don't have the address handy but do A search for Adobe Acrobat Reader Download. I will bet you will be OK then. Bruce

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Registered Sex Offenders

2008-08-09 Thread Bruce Bagwell
one group will pick the flag up and run with it! Bruce Bagwell KE5TPN If You Can Read This, Thank A Teacher. If You Are Reading This in ENGLISH, Thank A Veteran or Current Soldier! Support Our Troops! For Without Them, We Have No Support at All! Hello I hope Everyone is doing Well , Some

[Repeater-Builder] Re: New 6M Repeater in Central NH

2008-07-27 Thread Bruce Bagwell
people at our club who will just about bend over backward to help or teach you. Give you extra unneeded equipment, teach how to make A simple first wire antenna, etc. No Class Warfare Here! Bruce Bagwell KE5TPN - Original Message - From: Nate Duehr To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-23 Thread Bruce Bagwell
I agree with most of the replies. Myself have never been up A tower. While I did not expect it to be a training video, the only real bit on safety was the Inspection. It showed a barrel full of Junk (Did NOT pass Inspection) safety gear but she passed with flying colors? I think it was MUCH

[Repeater-Builder] NBC Dateline story - List owner post

2008-07-21 Thread Bruce Bagwell
THANK YOU SCOTT! Well said! Myself, I don't even understand what others are having a problem with. What was that lineCan't we all just get along? Thanks again. Good Job! Bruce KE5TPN No, I don't feel as though vacations are in order in this situation. The recent comments being posted,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies

2008-07-06 Thread Bruce Bagwell
I figured that was A local code, not NEC. The only reason I can think of for that requirement is the ampacity of the 12 or 14 ga wires. While we all know, in actual use, 2 or more outlets strung along will not all have 15 amp or higher loads in EACH outlet. However, theoretically, each outlet

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due toElectrocution and Fire Hazards

2008-07-05 Thread Bruce Bagwell
tickled Glad I knew what was going on or else I might have made full contact, and I would not be typing this right now! Swapped the HOT/Neutral/Ground and all was OK! Always remember, just because the outlet is Grounded does not mean it is really Grounded Verify! Stay safe out there! Bruce

[Repeater-Builder] RE:Forced Battery Revert

2008-06-14 Thread Bruce Bagwell
it along. BroadBand Via PowerLine is BAD for us unless THEY can PROVE that it will NEVER INTERFERE with our COMM's! Bruce Bagwell KE5TPN .

[Repeater-Builder] New Files Available

2008-06-04 Thread Bruce Bagwell
,etc. Same offer. Also, MANY SAMS PhotoFacts for CB radio and Scanners from the 1970-1980 era +/-3 years? I can probably scan small sections if needed. Pics, etc are available, Prices neg. Contact me OFF LIST. KE5TPN AT swbell DOT net Thanks for the previous help! Bruce Bagwell

[Repeater-Builder] antenna question - Dip It and Scotch Kote and Kry

2008-05-04 Thread Bruce Bagwell
OK guys, along this same line, I have a VHF all copper J-Pole and plan on building UHF all copper J-pole. Is common clear lacquer OK to prevent corrosion on the copper elements? I have used automotive type black silicone under 2 wide electrical tape to seal connections and the coax itself.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Yahoo burp?

2008-04-22 Thread Bruce Bagwell
breaker and that should help the life of everything without the Hard Turn-On Surge\ Now I have the 12VDC power to run almost any mobile radio as A Base rig. Thanks again to all those who helped! Bruce Bagwell KE5TPN -Original Message- From: Bruce Bagwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Apr 8, 2008 1

[Repeater-Builder] Amateur repeater ID's

2008-04-21 Thread Bruce Bagwell
Every repeater in my area ID's on the hour. Sounds to me like it is either the freq. (rate) of the ID, (Say every 15 Min.) or the reference to the website (More likely) that the FCC is having problems with. But MAINLY this station seems to be interfering with another station on A nearby freq.

[Repeater-Builder] Mot Micor T74RT3000AA

2008-04-05 Thread Bruce Bagwell
! The Repeater Builder Site is A wealth of info for sure!! Bruce Bagwell KE5TPN I wrote: I already know this is UHF mobile unit. I have the connector and cable (s). What I need to know since I am new to all this RF stuff and think this would make a good project is, is this all here? Unit

[Repeater-Builder] Re: TPL Repeater AMP

2008-03-11 Thread Bruce Bagwell
The label says 136-174Mhz And was set to 153.92. 10-20W In=200-250W Out. [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Fuse is 40A) 120VAC for cooling fan only P/N PA3-1FF and hand etched the letters RF It appears to be similar to the other PA3's according to manuals found on Repeater-Builder Website but with more power.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Astron RM-50A Power supply

2008-03-11 Thread Bruce Bagwell
Thanks, I finally figured this critter out last night. I found the P/N on that SCR barely readable, but there. It was the 2N681, that Astron told be it was. Further checking shows it to be 25V/25A. Light! That's probably why they went to that 50V/65A unit that crosses to nothing! I found all I