[Repeater-Builder] 800 MHZ Syntor Base For Sale

2008-01-03 Thread Eric M.
I have a friend of mine who has a Motorola 800 MHZ Syntor Base Station for sale. He tells me that it was working when it was removed from service. He is looking for any reasonable offer, plus shipping. If you have any questions, contact me off list and I will get an answer for you. Eric, VA

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola radios on ham

2008-01-20 Thread Eric M.
The Kenwood TK series radios will work in the ham bands, the 2m band is part of the 7180 range and the the UHF band is part of the 8180 range. Eric MCH wrote: Hence my original comment. Motorola has been getting very ham unfriendly. You USED to be able to enter frequencies in the SW with "

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Why it's a 12 Channel Mitrek of course...

2008-02-19 Thread Eric M.
Cool...eh!!! cheers eh, Eric, VA3EAM LOL! skipp025 wrote: A new one for me to see... UNIQUE Motorola 12 Ch Mitrek UHF w/ Accessories Ebay Item number: 260211515553 cheers, s. ps: It's a Canadian Market Mitrek so in addition to being a bit different... the CTCSS encoder also says "eh" at t

Re: [Repeater-Builder] The LMR folks at the IWCE Show...

2008-02-29 Thread Eric M.
Hey I did that! I had a run of about 120 feet and used the CATV hardline with homemade transformers on VHF. It worked great for about 2 years till I had to dismantle everything and move. I think I still have the procedures on how to make the matching transformers around here somewhere. Th

Re: [Repeater-Builder] The LMR folks at the IWCE Show...

2008-02-29 Thread Eric M.
Kris Kirby wrote: On Fri, 29 Feb 2008, Eric M. wrote: > Hey I did that! I had a run of about 120 feet and used the CATV > hardline with homemade transformers on VHF. It worked great for about > 2 years till I had to dismantle everything and move. I think I still > have the procedur

Re: [Repeater-Builder] The LMR folks at the IWCE Show...

2008-02-29 Thread Eric M.
Saw that article before (forgot about it, memory is the second thing to go), same principle as in the article I have here. Guess I don't need to scan it. Thats one less thing to do, thanks Kevin. Eric. Kevin Custer wrote: Eric M. wrote: I found the article on how to build the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Hijack (WAS: Bad adapter)

2008-04-21 Thread Eric M.
One of our repeater sites had all of the copper ground wire stolen from the tower base and the guy stations. There wasn't much copper and I don't think there was enough money to be had out of that copper to buy a case of beer! Eric, VA3EAM n9wys wrote: Copper thefts are up all over the co

[Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 and an Arcom 810

2008-04-22 Thread Eric M.
Does anyone have any tips for using an Arcom 810 on an MSR2000 VHF repeater? One of the local clubs up here has acquired these 2 pieces of equipment and are looking to get this repeater up and running to replace their existing machine. Any help would be appreciated. Eric.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] mice at repeater sights

2008-05-23 Thread Eric M.
Used to have mice problems with computer systems that were in harsh environments like warehouses and even one in a brick plant. We would spray WD-40 on the inside of the panels of the systems about every six months when we did the PM's on the systems, no more mice. Not sure what was in the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Switching a Repeater Betwen AC Sources

2008-07-13 Thread Eric M.
Why not use a UPS? Plug the repeater and equipment into the UPS and then plug the UPS into the receptacle of choice. Might be cheaper and easier to do this then to design, test, get permission from the hospital to install, install it and maintain it. I am sure that the hospital is going to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Switching a Repeater Betwen AC Sources

2008-07-14 Thread Eric M.
Good points Richard. Not trying be a smart a$$, so please don't take this comment that way, but what is the service worth to the community? SKYWARN, and up here in Canada CANWARN, are valuable services that can save lives. Property can be replaced, lives can't. Maybe there is some local,

[Repeater-Builder] Equipment for sale.

2008-08-31 Thread Eric M.
I have 7 - 900 Mhz GTX's for sale. Each is programmed with 2 simplex frequencies of 902. Mhz and 927. Mhz, I gave them a try and I can hear myself on my scanner. They are little dirty and they all have the volume knob cover missing which does NOT affect it. One of them has channel c

[Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 UHF Repeater for sale

2008-09-04 Thread Eric M.
Motorola MSF-5000 UHF Repeater, Model C44CXB7106BT, covers 403 to 435 Mhz and is rated at 40w. This repeater has been recently tested and is in perfect working condition. It is programmable with a PC and the appropriate software (not included). Asking $275 + shipping from Oshawa, Ontario.

[Repeater-Builder] For Sale: LeBlanc & Royal Tower

2007-11-13 Thread Eric M.
I am posting this for a fellow ham as he doen't have internet access. I do not own this tower and it is not in my possession. He has for sale 130 feet of guyed Baby Leblanc and Royal tower that has been taken down and is on the ground. Included are the tower guy stations and the base plate

[Repeater-Builder] HLN3948 Schematic

2007-11-25 Thread Eric M.
I am looking for a schematic for a Motorola HLN 3948 repeater controller. This is a small controller that can be placed between to radios in order to make a repeater. Eric.

[Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 part number decode

2007-12-15 Thread Eric M.
I have a friend who has acquired and MSF5000 repeater and it is currently programmed for low split UHF, but we are wondering what frequency range will operate in. Inside on the back is what looks like a motorola part number, which is C44CXB7106BT, can anyone out there tell me what frequency ran

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 part number decode

2007-12-15 Thread Eric M.
uilder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of Eric M. Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 1:34 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 part number decode I have a friend who has ac

[Repeater-Builder] Sinclair C-3037 Multicouplers

2008-10-05 Thread Eric M.
Anyone have any ideas what a set of Sinclair C-3037 multicouplers are worth? For the 450 to 470 Mhz band. Here is the Sinclair site info; http://www.sinclairtechnologies.com/catalog/product.aspx?id=101 Please contact me off list. Thanks, Eric, VA3EAM

[Repeater-Builder] FOR SALE: Sinclair C-3037 Multicouplers / Transmit Combiner

2008-10-11 Thread Eric M.
Got 4 sets of Sinclair C-3037 Multicouplers. http://www.sinclairtechnologies.com/catalog/product.aspx?id=101 They are currently tuned in the the 460 Mhz area. All 4 sets are in very good shape. Looking for $150 / set + ship

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2.4 Ghz wireless radio and 145.410 repeater

2008-11-20 Thread Eric M.
There was a local VHF machine up here that was getting some interference into it. After some testing with trial and error, they moved the wireless internet antenna and the problem went away. Eric. n9lv wrote: I just had a 2.4 Ghz internet wireless antenna mounted at the top of my 120' tow

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Radios and Coms in TV and Movies

2008-12-21 Thread Eric M.
You can start here... http://www.emergencyfans.com/ Eric, VA3EAM Albert wrote: I was wondering if anyone had links to any websites that talk about radios used in TV and Movies. What got me thinking about this was that I had been watching the old TV show Emergency on Netflix. (remember squad

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II PTT

2009-04-16 Thread Eric M.
Vern, There isn't any reason that you can't do what you have indicated. But there are a few things that you should consider. Your serial port provides -12v to +12v, so you are likely to burn out your 5v relay, which means you should use a 12v relay. Having said that, if you had a 12v rela

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Getting mice out of a repeater sight

2009-07-28 Thread Eric M.
Don't forget to wear a mask, mice droppings can carry disease. We used to have problems with mice inside customers computer systems, we did PM's every 6 months and would spray the inside of all the panels with WD-40 and it kept them out of the inside of the systems. If any has a problem with

[Repeater-Builder] Prog Line VHF Repeater to give away

2010-01-04 Thread Eric M.
A friend of mine has a VHF Prog Line Repeater to give away. It is currently setup for 147 and 147.6 Mhz and was working when it was removed from service. He doesn't want to just junk it but would like it to go to someone who can and will use it. He has all the documentation with it, includ

[Repeater-Builder] GE Mastr II 800 Mhz Repeater for Sale

2010-01-13 Thread Eric M.
I have a GE Mastr II 5 Channel 800Mhz Repeater system for sale. From what I understand this is a trunked system. It consists of the following items; 5 - S1NZYY100M Chassis's - I think these are all 100 watt PA's. 5 - PLI9D430272G7 Power supplies (Model number might be PL19D430272G7) 1 - Sincl

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Mastr II 800 Mhz Repeater for Sale

2010-01-23 Thread Eric M.
sale of this will be donated to our local radio club here that I am a member of. Thanks for looking. Eric VA3EAM (va3eam at sympatico dot ca) Eric M. wrote: I have a GE Mastr II 5 Channel 800Mhz Repeater system for sale. From what I understand this is a trunked system. It consists o

[Repeater-Builder] OT: Programming Icom IC-U810T

2010-03-15 Thread Eric M.
I have come across an Icom IC-U810T LTR trunking radio and I haven't been able to find any info on how to program it. If anyone has any info on this, please email me off list. Thanks, Eric.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Programming Icom IC-U810T

2010-03-20 Thread Eric M.
' web site, either. Can you tell me anything else about the radio? Jeff W6JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>, "Eric M." wrote: > > > I have come across an Icom IC-U810T LTR trunking radio and I haven't > b

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Programming Icom IC-U810T

2010-03-21 Thread Eric M.
find anything about it on the Icom dealers' web site, either. Can you tell me anything else about the radio? Jeff W6JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>, "Eric M." wrote: > > > I have come across an Icom IC-U810T LTR

[Repeater-Builder] EF Johnson Viking VX 242-2009-X34 900mhz

2007-03-19 Thread Eric M. Hutchinson
Has anyone ever got one of these to work on the 900 ham band with any success? I have tried to search for stuff and have not found too much info on it. I have the service manual and its pretty good. Thanks Eric

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Solder

2007-10-04 Thread Eric M. Hutchinson
RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substance) - the EU/Europe has made it a mandate to use no lead... Its spreading world-wide to reduce lead levels... Eric - Original Message - From: Jim Russell To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 7:50 PM Subje