[Repeater-Builder] Re: IMPORTANT - large amount of stolen equipment recovered - is some yours?

2009-07-05 Thread Jeff Kincaid
citizen, new trucks and a bank check to buy 12 mobiles > for his new landscaping business. Also apologized. > > > > CJD > > > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Kincaid" > wrote: > Jerry, I certainly didn't mean to imply that he wa

[Repeater-Builder] Re: IMPORTANT - large amount of stolen equipment recovered - is some yours?

2009-07-04 Thread Jeff Kincaid
kidding? The politicians don't care about the Constitution, to > them > > it is some totally irrelevant old document. In other words, they ignore it > > and do whatever they want. > > > > Richard > > www.n7tgb.net > > > > > > -

[Repeater-Builder] Re: IMPORTANT - large amount of stolen equipment recovered - is some yours?

2009-07-04 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Since when do the County thugs work for the FCC? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jacob Suter wrote: > > The FCC sucked up *all* his gear vs just the gear he was using to break > the law, which I believe is allowed since the defendant was a licensed > operator of some sort.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: IMPORTANT - large amount of stolen equipment recovered - is some yours?

2009-07-02 Thread Jeff Kincaid
This is really rather frightening. Many of us have similar collections of gear, and I'm wondering on what basis it was seized. I don't remember anything in the Constitution about seizure of potentially stolen property. I hope the stuff is his and he gets a really huge settlement (and that the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Help ID Fan Control Board Kit

2009-06-03 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Thanks Don. I've already been to most of those but I'll certainly check out the rest! 'JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "ka9qjg" wrote: > > > > > > Hi Jeff this may be a long shot but worth a try , I did some digging around > trying to Find the info for You > > I know some

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Help ID Fan Control Board Kit

2009-06-02 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Here are links to a couple of pics I made of the PCB. Does anyone recognize it? http://www.lafn.org/~jeffk/Fan1.jpg http://www.lafn.org/~jeffk/Fan2.jpg 'JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Kincaid" wrote: > > Some time ago I purchased a fan control board kit

[Repeater-Builder] Help ID Fan Control Board Kit

2009-06-01 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Some time ago I purchased a fan control board kit on eBay. Now that I want to put it together, I find that I don't have a schematic or parts list to help me sort out what goes where on the board. The PCB is about 1 1/8" x 2 3/4", and the circuit uses an LM393 dual comparator. I've found a lot

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Complex Skywarn Paging System

2009-02-22 Thread Jeff Kincaid
A 30 second DTMF blast? I think I'd use the first several milliseconds of that to switch the radio to a useful channel. 'JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "dallasreact112" wrote: > > I am just curious if any other amateur 2 meter repeater has a more > complex RACES Skywarn paging syst

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Toko Filters for 902-928 MHz Available

2009-02-02 Thread Jeff Kincaid W6JK
aching me, that's why I provided an alternate address in my original message (see below). That account, unlike our radios, is unfiltered.. Jeff W6JK Jeff Kincaid W6JK wrote: > I have some Toko front end filters that, with a little ingenuity, > could be used in various radios for 902 MHz

[Repeater-Builder] Toko Filters for 902-928 MHz Available

2009-01-29 Thread Jeff Kincaid W6JK
I have some Toko front end filters that, with a little ingenuity, could be used in various radios for 902 MHz ham band conversions. They're the 4DFA-915E-10 2 pole surface mount version of the filters we've been using in the Maxtracs (which are 3 pole through hole devices). Here's a link to t

[Repeater-Builder] Re: OT - Hard drive train wrecks that are about to happen...

2009-01-28 Thread Jeff Kincaid
uded in the "7200 series" which IS covered, > according to the preceding message? > > 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY > > > -Original Message- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Kincaid > Sent: Tue

[Repeater-Builder] Re: OT - Hard drive train wrecks that are about to happen...

2009-01-27 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Wouldn't you know it; My dead Barracuda 7200.7 drive is not covered. 'JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Morris WA6ILQ wrote: > > From an email from a friend: > > > Nothing like discovering that your main corporate server hard > drive is a time > > bomb waiting to detonate.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ICS Controllers

2008-10-16 Thread Jeff Kincaid
There must be a dwindling number of people who can recognize the ICM number on sight. It's no surprise to me that Shorty would be one of them; I have reason to know how long he's been dealing with them. Hi Shorty! Jeff W6JK (ex WA6BIL) --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "k6jsi" <[EMAIL

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Mocom - Motrac receiver on 6 Meters

2008-09-22 Thread Jeff Kincaid
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Morris WA6ILQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > At 08:08 PM 09/21/08, you wrote: > The low band Motrac/Motran/Mocom 70 receivers came in 4 > splits - 25-30, 30-26, 36-42, and 42-50 MHz. Naturally the > 42-50 ones go to 6m easier than the others. Fortunat

[Repeater-Builder] Re: antenna suggestions for 440mhz

2008-06-07 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Maybe you're already hearing as well as you're going to at that site. A given user signal is only going to be so strong compared to the noise level no matter what you do. Jeff --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "n9wys" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > In fear of moving off topic... I'd like

[Repeater-Builder] Re: coordination?

2008-05-14 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Are you saying that the repeater IDs with the call sign of a silent key? It seems to me that coordination would be a moot point if there's no valid license. Jeff --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Dave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > How can there be a trustee for a privately owned repeater

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Bad adapter

2008-04-21 Thread Jeff Kincaid
The site manager had doped out which cables should go where, and tie-wrapped the appropriate cut ends together. It's obvious who is using our antenna, but not so clear who cut the cables. He's the one we'd really like to nab. No cables were taken, they were only cut. It's a ham-only site, so at

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Bad adapter

2008-04-20 Thread Jeff Kincaid
I was really glad I had a "new" camera from eBay with me for testing. It was unusual that I had it along but I think I should change that and make it a habit to bring one on service calls in the future. I appreciate all the comments; nobody else could relate to this like you guys do. Hmm, I wo

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Bad adapter

2008-04-20 Thread Jeff Kincaid
PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Jeff - > > Are you serious, that someone hijacked your UHF RX antenna line, and > put their own RG-58 to it?? That is absolutley HEINOUS! What sort of > punishment have you meted out to them?? Can we buy tickets to that show? > > Chuk > kb4mdz &

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Bad adapter

2008-04-20 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Here's a link to a photo I made during a recent service call. Someone has cut the Heliax to our UHF receive antenna and spliced a piece of RG-58 to it. Seriously, if you're going to hijack an antenna, at least you could spring for a lousy connector! http://www.lafn.org/~jeffk/CoaxSpliceSm.jpg

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DTMF Decoder

2008-03-27 Thread Jeff Kincaid
I have a couple of them that I addad the 4th column to. One of them cooked in a rack full of tubes on Contractor Point for years. I wouldn't part with mine. :) Jeff W6JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, tony dinkel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I am trying to figure out whether I s

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DB 212-2 Harness info.

2008-03-06 Thread Jeff Kincaid
onvert to other impedances and coax can be used for this in RF. > > So a piece of 35 Ohm piece of coax at 1/4 electrical wavelength converts the 25 Ohms to 50 Ohms. This is the coaxial transformer. > > Hope this helps. > > 73, ron, n9ee/r > > > > > >Fro

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DB 212-2 Harness info.

2008-03-06 Thread Jeff Kincaid
hm cable. > > 73, ron, n9ee/r > > > > > > >From: Jeff Kincaid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Date: 2008/03/05 Wed PM 11:24:35 CST > >To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > >Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB 212-2 Harness info. > > >

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DB 212-2 Harness info.

2008-03-05 Thread Jeff Kincaid
e case. 'JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "John Everson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Kincaid" > wrote: > > > > I think this is just sloppy word choice, rather than a lack of > > underst

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DB 212-2 Harness info.

2008-03-05 Thread Jeff Kincaid
I think this is just sloppy word choice, rather than a lack of understanding, but I've seen it a couple of times now so let me clear it up in any case. Regarding velocity factor, it's a factor, so you want to multiply it. Subtraction is not a part of the equation. Say your free space length is 1

[Repeater-Builder] RG400 Jumpers

2008-01-16 Thread Jeff Kincaid
eBay seller futurepastradio has a lot of nice EFJ parts, and has recently dug out some RG400 jumpers with BNC and SMA connectors on them. Well, you can always change the connectors... He has 8 left. I figure you guys can probably use them; if so watch for his next batch of listings. Jeff W6JK

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Digest Number 5973

2008-01-06 Thread Jeff Kincaid
So _you're_ the one! That listing generated some discussion in our group, I can tell you. I think there is still a Johnstone Peak machine, but I've forgotten what freq it's on. I bet Mike remembers the old call sign. 'JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, tony dinkel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[Repeater-Builder] Re: (scanning repeater receivers) Linking two shared repeaters

2008-01-06 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Yep. Still have those rocks in my CHPTran. Jeff W6JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "skipp025" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Anyone remember the 52.525 output and "52.76" input pair? >

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 10 meter desense help, split site, high noise floor.

2007-12-23 Thread Jeff Kincaid
A lot of that comes from the guys that insist on running carrier access. Just because it works when the band is dead doesn't make it OK in my book. Jeff > As it is, with only four 10-Meter repeater frequencies available, > they're all unusable howling messes when the band is open. > LJ

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 10 meter desense help, split site, high noise floor.

2007-12-23 Thread Jeff Kincaid
I know it may sound to simple but how about splitting the repeater > sub-band. Put the repeater inputs at the top of the main band and the > outputs at the bottom of the main band. Or vice-versa. > Johnny > > > Jeff Kincaid wrote: > > The band may be huge, but the FM sub ba

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 10 meter desense help, split site, high noise floor.

2007-12-22 Thread Jeff Kincaid
The band may be huge, but the FM sub band is smaller and the repeater sub band is smaller still. Just how wide of a split would you like to use in a 200 kHz wide band? Jeff W6JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "kb1we6r" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Why oh why did they pick 100KHz??? T

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Toko Filters For Sale

2007-12-20 Thread Jeff Kincaid
It did take me a few hours to catch up this way. I try to read the group every day. :) 'JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Bob M." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I don't believe Jeff will know of your desire unless > you send e-mail to him directly, at the address down > at the bottom

[Repeater-Builder] Re: New file uploaded to Repeater-Builder

2007-11-25 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Thanks! 'JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com wrote: > > > Hello, > > This email message is a notification to let you know that > a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Repeater-Builder > group. > > File: /Combiner.jpg > Uploaded

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 2x RX's or 2x TX's on one Controller Port

2007-11-24 Thread Jeff Kincaid
tachment also. Take another look at the original > message and see if it is not attached, if you still > have it. Guess it is in the archives in any case. > > 73 - Jim W5ZIT > > --- Jeff Kincaid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hi Jim, > > > > Ho

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 2x RX's or 2x TX's on one Controller Port

2007-11-23 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Hi Jim, How 'bout posting your circuit to the Group's file or picture area so we all can enjoy it? Jeff --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jim Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Kevin, here is a circuit that I have used several > times to combine a control receiver with the main > receiv

[Repeater-Builder] Re: TPL amplifier - aka repeater operation at the 250 ...

2007-10-21 Thread Jeff Kincaid
How 'bout 50 kW on 600 kHz? 'JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Laryn Lohman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > And I'll add to the mixes: FM broadcast separated by 600 kc. > causing intermod on 2m repeaters. Don't have it here in town, but AM > broadcast separated by same. And at one

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 link radios

2007-09-14 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Thanks Leon, for passing that on. Regards, Jeff W6JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Leon Ingerick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Take a look at this link > > http://members.aol.com/w8ak/maxtrac222.htm > > I ran into Glenn, W8AK out at Dayton back in May.. He had a cou

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexers

2007-09-02 Thread Jeff Kincaid
glin AFB in the gulf to let the wire out. Can you imagine what would happen to the power distribution system over land if you had to cut the wire? > > The wire was spiral wrapped ribbon and I don't know what the core looked like. > > 73 - Jim W5ZIT > > Jeff Kincai

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexers

2007-09-01 Thread Jeff Kincaid
What size wire does it take to be self supporting at that length? 'JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Ron Wright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >... a C130 aircraft with 30,000 ft of wire hung out the back...

[Repeater-Builder] Re: I think this tower HAS a problem...

2007-06-20 Thread Jeff Kincaid
We're next door, I think. But our site owner would fix it (except that I doubt it would happen to him!). Jeff W6JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "wb6ymh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > And it's been that way for at least 2 months... Our radio use to be > in that building, I'm glad we

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Macro & Prefix formats for multi site programming

2007-05-17 Thread Jeff Kincaid
I remember when Bill was WA2HVK. I remember talking with Ken on '46, too. We've both changed callsigns since then as well. Jeff W6JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Ken Arck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > (no wonder no one talks to my remote on .46 up here in Orygun!!) > > Ken > (Hell

[Repeater-Builder] Re: deviation meter in Motorola test set?

2007-02-25 Thread Jeff Kincaid
I don't have the dev meter in mine, so I'm not sure what the manual says about that. But I think I do have an extra copy of that manual... Jeff --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "wb6ymh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I just picked up a S1059B Motorola test set at the swap meet yesterday

[Repeater-Builder] Re: coordination question for the seasoned owners

2007-01-19 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Coordinators are a savvy lot (well, some of them are), and they know that sometimes a fellow will repeatedly claim that his gear is on the air when in fact it is not. So, they want to be able to kerchunk the thing for themselves. Even if it's closed, the PL tone should be in their files and they

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Quintron Info Wanted

2007-01-05 Thread Jeff Kincaid
that sat just under the > exciter to make it work on digital paging. They were dependable but a Bear > when they did go down. > > Paul > > > -Original Message- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Kincaid > Sen

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Quintron Info Wanted

2007-01-04 Thread Jeff Kincaid
the manual > hasn't surfaced yet. If it does I'll scan it for you. > > Ralph W4XE > > > -Original Message- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jeff Kincaid > Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 12:30 AM > To: R

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Quintron Info Wanted

2007-01-04 Thread Jeff Kincaid
. > > thanks, > Ralph W4XE > > > -Original Message- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jeff Kincaid > Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 8:59 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Repeater-Builder]

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Quintron Info Wanted

2007-01-03 Thread Jeff Kincaid
o > have the AC PS for mine. > > thanks, > Ralph W4XE > > > -Original Message- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jeff Kincaid > Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 8:59 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subj

[Repeater-Builder] Quintron Info Wanted

2007-01-03 Thread Jeff Kincaid
I bagged a Glenayre Quintron 1/4 KW UHF PA at the swap meet last Saturday. I'm looking for a manual, comments from anyone familiar with it, and most important, the DC power requirements. Jeff

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 6M duplexer wanted in UK

2006-12-17 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Arrgh! This place is lousy with people who are looking for 6 or 8 of those pieces. 'JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Joe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > IM Ashford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Too bad the UK is so expensive to ship to. We just pulled out six 200 foot runs of

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Rule on tampering with a FCC licensed transmiter

2006-12-09 Thread Jeff Kincaid
>From WWII onward it was a federal crime to tamper with a licensed radio station of any kind. It was a matter of national security. But, about 10 or 15 years ago someone noticed that the rule hadn't been used in decades and it was dropped. The only remaining recourse is under local property laws

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MOTOROLA MTX BUG ??

2006-12-05 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Perhaps a better solution would be to train the VIPs to know that radio communications are not secure in any case. Regards, Jeff --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, mch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Uhhh... train the people to NOT press the button three times? (or any) > > Joe M. > > Khal

[Repeater-Builder] Re: The Great Sort --- part 2

2006-11-19 Thread Jeff Kincaid
For those down south, I'm planning on setting up a one-stop get-on-902 booth at "TRW" on Saturday. I'll have a box of GTX portables, both basic and deluxe models, programmed and ready to use with antennas and charged batteries on them (and belt clips even), and both standard and rapid chargers. I'l

[Repeater-Builder] Re: fading desense

2006-05-04 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Could this be LMR cable noise? What kind of coax are you using? 'JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Ian Wells" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I read that somewhere and that could be very possible .I have 2 moringstar > 12-20amp and one Australian made relay type regulator > > Thank

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Uniden 220 amp info needed.

2006-05-04 Thread Jeff Kincaid
memory I get about > 130 watts output with 7 to 14 watts input. > > The Uniden Amplifiers have a lot of additional electronics > (in the form of protection and feedback circuits). You have > to wade through what little information there is to figure > out if you want to use

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Uniden 220 amp info needed.

2006-05-02 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Hey Skipp, can the rest of us listen in from the adjacent booth? 'JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "skipp025" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Dave, > > When I see you at lunch on Wednesday, I'll tell you all about them... > skipp > > > "na6df" wrote: > > > > I have found a source