Re: [Repeater-Builder] When 4, 6 or 8 Cavities just won't do...

2007-05-31 Thread DaveH
You are so correct. My second set was set to commercial and I retuned them for 2 Mtr ham. I don't know where the other info came from, butt, they will work just fine. Also make sure you are using the CORECT LENGTH CONNECTING CABLES! THIS IS CRITICAL! David R. Henry LME Licensed Master

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multiple Emails

2007-03-29 Thread DaveH
HELL YES! MANY COPIES OF EACH ! What in GODS' name is going on?? I received 195 emails this morning. MANY had numerous copies of single emails!!! David R. Henry LME Licensed Master Electrician Amateur Radio W2DRH Member ARRL Accredited Instructor - Original Message -

[Repeater-Builder] YAHOOEY FOOEY!

2007-03-29 Thread DaveH
... This is from Yahooey! Duplicate Messages and Email Delivery We're aware of the duplicate message bug that has been affecting groups today and are working to resolve the issue (a side effect of this bug is that some messages are also being delayed). We have actually pushed two fixes

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Watch your use of the English Language here

2007-03-25 Thread DaveH
What is this English class? It says Repeater builder! Where is the mderator? David R. Henry LME Licensed Master Electrician Amateur Radio W2DRH Member ARRL Accredited Instructor - Original Message - From: Paul Metzger To: repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Watch your use of the English Language here

2007-03-25 Thread DaveH
Harold, I garee. Being Human I make lots of mistakes (OOPPS I MISPELED IT)! We MUST get back to repeater building and and associated issues, not gammer and spelling corrections or comments! Go to a grammer or spelling group and make your position known. David R. Henry LME Licensed Master

Fw: [Repeater-Builder] Watch your use of the English Language here 2nd response

2007-03-25 Thread DaveH
What happend to my original posting? This is my 2nd response! What is this English class? It says Repeater builder! Where is the moderator? David R. Henry LME Licensed Master Electrician Amateur Radio W2DRH Member ARRL Accredited Instructor - Original Message - From: Paul

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Activity Level On Ham Repeaters Way Down In My Area

2007-02-22 Thread DaveH
Hi, There has been no decline in repeater use here. As a matter of fact it's getting busier than ever. After next week I suspect there will be even more traffic. I hold a TECH NET on our local machine one a week. It's usually handled as a round table. works extremely well. 73 David R. Henry

Re: [Repeater-Builder] State sites

2007-02-01 Thread DaveH
Ok I missread it! Sorry guys! - Original Message - From: Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 12:56 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] State sites At 08:09 AM 1/31/2007, you wrote: Hello Mike, The American Civil Liberties

Re: [Repeater-Builder] State sites

2007-01-31 Thread DaveH
Hello Mike, To the best of my knowledge, FEDERAL law superceedes state and local laws. I certainly hope someone is fighting this. The American Civil Liberties Union sure would love this. Dave - Original Message - From: Mike Mullarkey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] A little OT perhaps...

2007-01-31 Thread DaveH
I've been a Ham since 1964. I have never had a problem using a mobile rig. Using a mobile rig is NO WHERE NEAR as DISTRACTING AS TALKING ON A CELL PHONE. We don't talk to our bosses or sweet talk the girl friends using this media. To much emotion on the phone as compared to Ham radio. I have

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coordination Thread (Please Read- Do Not Reply)

2007-01-26 Thread DaveH
THANK YOU KEVIN! - Original Message - From: Kevin Custer To: Repeater Builder Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 9:37 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Coordination Thread (Please Read- Do Not Reply) Recently, I asked you folks that are participating in the now lengthy

Re: [Repeater-Builder] For Sale GE MVP Repeater

2007-01-17 Thread DaveH
What do you consider reasonable? - Original Message - From: Vincent Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 9:40 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] For Sale GE MVP Repeater I just took out of service an MVP repeater on

Re: [Repeater-Builder] minor formula typo in formula switching power supplies

2007-01-16 Thread DaveH
not take that long! Paul -- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DaveH Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 3:30 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Switching Power Supply vs. Astron Etc.

2007-01-16 Thread DaveH
This is what I had hoped for! It's bringing out the best in the group and some great experiances , situations, and opinions have been presented. That type of response is what built our country! Great job guys! God Bless The USA! :) - Original Message - From: Jack Davis To:

[Repeater-Builder] minor formula typo in formula switching power supplies

2007-01-15 Thread DaveH
A minor formula exists in the P=EI formula in the original message. The corrected version is below. To many annoying phone calls! Sorry about that! Dave - Original Message - From: DaveH [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 6:27 PM Subject

Re: [Repeater-Builder] minor formula typo in formula switching power supplies

2007-01-15 Thread DaveH
to be simplistic to give the reader an idea on how much efficiencies can affect situations. YMMV and other such sayings... Hope this helps someone, Marc -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DaveH Sent: Monday, January 15

Re: [Repeater-Builder] minor formula typo in formula switching power supplies

2007-01-15 Thread DaveH
Of *DaveH *Sent:* Monday, January 15, 2007 8:41 AM *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* [Repeater-Builder] minor formula typo in formula switching power supplies A minor formula exists in the P=EI formula in the original message. The corrected version

Re: [Repeater-Builder] minor formula typo in formula switching power supplies

2007-01-15 Thread DaveH
will have to drag out a GE Ferro-resonant supply and test it against on of my big switchers. Paul -- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DaveH Sent: Monday, January 15

Re: [Repeater-Builder] minor formula typo in formula switching power supplies

2007-01-15 Thread DaveH
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DaveH Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 2:14 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] minor formula typo in formula switching power supplies Hello, I can respect your opinion. Taking into account that average ham radio

Re: [Repeater-Builder] minor formula typo in formula switching power supplies

2007-01-15 Thread DaveH
- *From:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *DaveH *Sent:* Monday, January 15, 2007 8:41 AM *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* [Repeater-Builder] minor formula typo in formula switching power supplies

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Switching Power Supply vs. Astron Etc.

2007-01-14 Thread DaveH
. Mathew DaveH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Mathew, If the supply you are using is fine why change? Yes, you would gain some amperage capacity. However, switching supplies are inherently noisy. You could experience problems from these noises. I realize we are not talking

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Switching Power Supply vs. Astron Etc.

2007-01-14 Thread DaveH
Erick, I agree with you! The only difference will be any increased efficiencies in the switcher over the mag and that will be small. I have had a Master Electrical License for 38 years. A physical law of science says that 746 watts equal 1 horsepower There is no deviation from that

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Switching Power Supply vs. Astron Etc.

2007-01-13 Thread DaveH
Hi Mathew, If the supply you are using is fine why change? Yes, you would gain some amperage capacity. However, switching supplies are inherently noisy. You could experience problems from these noises. I realize we are not talking about HF. But, it is possible to wind up with a problem you