[Repeater-Builder] For Sale: CAT Controller

2008-08-31 Thread Doug Fitts
I have for sale two new CAT RLS-1000B controllers. Here is a link http://www.catauto.com/rls1000.html that describes what they are and how they are used in a typical repeater system. I have one additional controller board in full operation [but not for sale] attached to my 900mhz repeater system. I

[Repeater-Builder] For Sale: Remotebase Controllers

2008-08-24 Thread Doug Fitts
Before I post on the eBAY website [later this evening]I have two CAT RLS-1000B link port controller boards. One is mounted in the CAT factory aluminum box. The second in a similar Bud aluminum chassis with a 19 inch rack panel attached. The controller in the factory box normally sells for a total o

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Registered Sex Offenders - CLOSED

2008-08-11 Thread Doug Fitts
lks PLEASE try and keep this list as civilized and informative as possible. After all, we ALL are here to learn and share informationyes? 73 Doug Fitts W7FDF Vail, Arizona U.S.A.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Hustler G6 440mhz

2008-08-07 Thread Doug Fitts
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Metzger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A buddy installed a G6 on his repeater here locally atop a 5,000 ft + Mountain. They went back up about 30 days later and could not believe what condition it was in. I've got a G6 on top of the house being used

[Repeater-Builder] Re: NBC "Dateline" - Thread closed

2008-07-20 Thread Doug Fitts
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Zimmerman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This thread has gone on a completely unacceptable tangent Let's move on. I'd be the first to say YES, lets move on, watch the program and learn something from it!! My cable company DVR is also set to record "

[Repeater-Builder] Re: NBC "Dateline" Explores World of Tower Climbers, July 21 @ 10 pm EDT

2008-07-19 Thread Doug Fitts
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Gary Glaenzer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > looks like PC run amok..they had to get the obligatory 'woman in a man's world' dig in there...I'll pass And what's wrong with a woman being a boss? I work for the major transportation bus compa

[Repeater-Builder] For Sale: 440 TX/RX Duplexer

2007-11-09 Thread Doug Fitts
I have for sale a TX/RX mobile duplexer rated at 50 watts. This is the "Vari-Notch" type, four cavities and factory tuned to TX 448.450 and RX 443.450. The asking price is $80.00 plus $10.50 U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail shipping. If interested pix of the duplexer can be seen on the PHOTOS link

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Acronyms-a little OT

2007-07-08 Thread Doug Fitts
Well Guys N Gals: I started something here as an off topic query yesterday [Saturday] and didn't think the responses [replies] on this list and direct emails to me, would be that overwhelming and informative. I thank Kevin W3KKC for his patience and understanding and I wish to thank all who respon

[Repeater-Builder] Multimeter-Found!!

2007-06-01 Thread Doug Fitts
Many thanks to all who responded to my query on what might be the best multimeter to purchase. I went with the Fluke model 179 DMM and recently purchased one as a package on eBAY and awaitng delivery sometime next week. I looked hard at the model 87V but found it to be way out of my price range [b

[Repeater-Builder] Re: What Can Go Wrong With A Bird 43?

2006-12-31 Thread Doug Fitts
ajig", to get a replacement part, and got no response. So --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Doug Fitts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Tell you the "simple" thing that may have caused your problem...no > needle movement. My Bird 43 has a plastic round

[Repeater-Builder] Re: What Can Go Wrong With A Bird 43?

2006-12-31 Thread Doug Fitts
Tell you the "simple" thing that may have caused your problem...no needle movement. My Bird 43 has a plastic round I call it, a "figamajig". This device sits around the meter itself in the box. Mine somehow got loose inside the meter cabinet and so, this "figamajig" rests on the meter face/glass pu

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Solar Powered Repeater

2006-12-31 Thread Doug Fitts
Greetings Nate: I took a brief look at the Home Power website and need to do alittle more reading there after the holidays. A lot of interesting material from what I saw. Indeed when I do start this solar powered repeater project, and I will. I will document as much of the design/construction proc

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Solar Powered Repeater

2006-12-31 Thread Doug Fitts
transmitter is five watts output, and uses MX-300 series handie-talkie assemblies - one for the receiver, one for the transmitter..Larry K7LJa totally new subminiature repeater > >-Original Message----- > >From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECT

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Solar Powered Repeater

2006-12-31 Thread Doug Fitts
Hello Eric: I have the web address [URL] info for SunWize and did briefly look at the information on the Steca controller and Concorde batteries. Let me rap up the new year festivities today/tonight here at the house with the family first then sometime later this week [ into the new year 2007], I w

[Repeater-Builder] Solar Powered Repeater

2006-12-30 Thread Doug Fitts
To start the new year out on a positive note anyone on this list have any experience building a solar powered repeater system? I'd like to get a better understanding on the use of solar panels, charging system, type of batteries used and duty cycle. I'd like to experiment with a totally new submin

[Repeater-Builder] Merry Christmas

2006-12-25 Thread Doug Fitts
oughts and concerns about the future of Amateur Radio. May all of you enjoy with your respective family and extended family, a really nice Christmas season and a SUPER wonderful and healthy new year for 2007. Best regards, Doug Fitts W7FDF Vail, Arizona U.S.A. 449.925/R 448.450/R 927.850/R IRLP node

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola Parts

2006-03-07 Thread Doug Fitts W7FDF
What is this two-way industry coming too? I telephoned Motorola this morning at 800-4224210 and get passed along through several automated prompts and when I finally got what appeared to be a "live" person it was the wrong department. He then gave me a direct number at 800-4486686 for their two

[Repeater-Builder] What is A Repeater??

2006-02-18 Thread Doug Fitts W7FDF
I just spent the past hour [in between two cups of tea] reading ALL the posts from this list [from Friday], had a really good laugh and almost fell otta my chair here in the shack with quips like, "at our VE sessions, state up front that you are not allowed to copy dots and dashes and then go b

[Repeater-Builder] Tower Installation

2005-12-26 Thread Doug Fitts W7FDF
bar and pouring the cement...and at age 62, I NEED the exercise!! Best 73 and **Happy Holidays** Doug Fitts W7FDF Vail, Arizona U.S.A. Cienega Radio Network 927.8500/R 449.925/R 448.250/R IRLP node 3850 Echolink 47474 Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] OT: IC-7000

2005-11-28 Thread Doug Fitts W7FDF
This just in from Icom: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good Morning Doug, The IC-7000 has been type accepted by the FCC and all of our dealers are currently taking orders for the unit. I believe that Ham Radio Outlet is taking orders on the unit for $1499. I have included the URL to to HRO below. htt