RE: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom WP-639 Duplexer question

2010-09-08 Thread Richard Kelly
com > From: ah...@ah6le.net > Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:24:41 -0700 > Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom WP-639 Duplexer question > > At 06:18 PM 9/8/2010, Richard Kelly wrote: > > > > > > We will be trying other things such as adding a second ground rod > &g

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom WP-639 Duplexer question

2010-09-08 Thread Richard Kelly
Good evening Eric, Maybe this is why when the trasmit power is dropped to the 20-50 watt range, the receive opens way up like it should. However, according to the spec sheets regarding the Wacom SP-639 Duplexer, it is rated for 200 watts. So, again, not sure what's going on. We will be try

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom WP-639 Duplexer question

2010-09-08 Thread Richard Kelly
i'm at work right now--I will get that info tomorrow!! Rich K W2RRK x To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com From: aseyb...@andrewseybold.com Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:38:49 -0700 Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom WP-639 Duplexer question What repeater are you running? Is i

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Msf5000 Low Power alarms

2010-09-03 Thread Richard
int value of 00,FF. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, MCH wrote: > > How do you set it back to normal? > > Joe M. > > Richard Arnold wrote: > > > > > > There is an RSS software solution ("bitbang") to get rid of the alarms. > > Conne

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Msf5000 Low Power alarms

2010-09-03 Thread Richard Arnold
There is an RSS software solution ("bitbang") to get rid of the alarms. Connect the RIB to the operating MSF. >From the main menu hit ALT-F5. A command line bar will appear telling you to >enter an IPCB command. Enter the following: (WITHOUT the " " quotes)               "/1e1607160800FF" it is

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MOTAROLA - M2170

2010-08-27 Thread Richard
The 5184621K70 cross references to 5184320A13. As a generic, its an LM-741 op-amp. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "ac6vj" wrote: > > > > Hi Gang, > > I am looking for a Motorola M2170 8 pin DIP IC or a cross reference for it. > It is used in a Mitrek transmit power control circuit.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT AND DON'T USE IT !!!------READ IT

2010-08-26 Thread Richard
Use your delete key and don't read them. Richard, N7TGB <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.net "A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves." Edward R. Murrow _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: DON'T BUY IT AND DON'T USE IT !!!------READ IT

2010-08-25 Thread Richard
So, why do you keep posting this? Richard, N7TGB <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.net "A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves." Edward R. Murrow _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of AARON L

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Diplex Antenna Manual

2010-08-23 Thread Richard W. Solomon
I have a pdf copy of the Moto Diplex Manual. If it s needed I can upload it somewhere. 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- >From: skipp025 >Sent: Aug 23, 2010 12:49 PM >To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Diplex Antenna Manual > >Re: Motorola D

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: the non religious "Jesus Nuts"

2010-08-20 Thread Richard
In my line of work we have a term called Jesus clip, which refers to E-Clips. The phrase was coined when, in removing one, it would go "ping" and fly off to parts unknown. So, the first words said by the Tech, were: "Jesus where did that go?" Richard, N7TGB <http://www.n7

RE: [Repeater-Builder] unsubscribe

2010-08-13 Thread Richard
Well, I think it's funny. Richard, N7TGB www.n7tgb.net The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money --Margaret Thatcher _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kenneth Cook Se

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Sorry everyone

2010-08-11 Thread Richard
Sorry to hear of that. I hope you can get your computers cleaned once and for all. Richard, N7TGB www.n7tgb.net The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money --Margaret Thatcher _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] (unknown)

2010-08-10 Thread Richard
Who knows? When I see someone spamming a bunch of Yahoo groups, it can't be good, and I definitely won't click on a link in the message. Richard, N7TGB www.n7tgb.net The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money --Margaret Thatcher

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Can a KLN 6210A vibrasender be substituted for a KLN 6209A vibrasponder?

2010-08-10 Thread Richard
plugged in, it runs continuously. Richard --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Brian J. Henry" wrote: > > I have an MSR 2000 repeater that I want to change the PL frequency on. Does > anyone know if a KLN 6210A vibrasender will work in place of a KLN 6209A > vibrasponde

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Anybody have a clue ?

2010-07-25 Thread Richard W. Solomon
Allow me to show my age ... To me, the HT-220 is/was a Xtal Controlled Ht !! The Forward/Reverse switch is the buttons on the side. The flat knob on the right is the element locking mechanism. I have three of these and a box full of elements. They are quite accurate, equaling a Bird 43. The

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Advise

2010-07-17 Thread Richard Young
Gareth, There are pre-amps on the input side. I have considered the possibility of rf getting back into the receive side. I am running a similar configuration now with a mono-band Antenex vhf antenna and Wacom 641's. It seems to be holding its own. Rich - Original Message - From:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] question for commercial radio shops

2010-07-13 Thread Richard
I'd tell him no, because it is illegal. Richard, N7TGB www.n7tgb.net The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money --Margaret Thatcher _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of K

Re: [Repeater-Builder] lowband HT antennas

2010-07-01 Thread Richard Fletcher
characteristics in a 1/4 tube constructed antenna than that of the type of a mobile whip. at same frequency.  So Again thats not the exact true to a formula explanation but it gets the picture in the minds eye of the electrical characteristics of an antenna, I hope its clearer not muddie

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Death of a Service Monitor

2010-06-30 Thread Richard W. Solomon
Expect to see them on e-Pay soon ... ..."worked last time we plugged them (in)"... 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- >From: Joe >Sent: Jun 30, 2010 8:36 AM >To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Death of a Service Monitor > >Worth watching if a service moni

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MOVs for power supply primary

2010-06-07 Thread Richard W. Solomon
Harbach sells a set of three that is for the SB-220. You might look at them. 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- >From: kq7dx >Sent: Jun 7, 2010 8:38 PM >To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MOVs for power supply primary > >Hello to group, >Is putting a MOV

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Advice on 40 year old radio tower

2010-06-02 Thread Richard W. Solomon
Tower location is an important piece of the equation. Big difference between the East Coast and the Sonoran Desert !! 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- >From: dgrapach >Sent: Jun 2, 2010 9:27 PM >To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Advice on 40 year old r

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help Needed (Guidance and advice) tuning a DB Products Duplexer

2010-05-31 Thread Richard W. Solomon
You forgot the most important text: Microwave Spectroscopy by Townes & Shalow. 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- >From: allan crites >Sent: May 31, 2010 8:38 PM >To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help Needed (Guidance and advice) tuning a >DB P

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Motorola_Software_Users Yahoo group forum

2010-05-30 Thread Richard
He didn't make it clear, but I think he's referring to the Motorola_Software_Users group he has in the subject line. Repeater-Builder moderators do an excellent job of spam control. Richard www.n7tgb.net The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other peop

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Motorola_Software_Users Yahoo group forum

2010-05-30 Thread Richard
I've seen lots of groups die like that when the owner abandons it, but you can go to Yahoogroups and do a search for one of similar interest. Richard www.n7tgb.net The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money --Margaret Thatcher _ From

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Maxtrac for cw beacon

2010-05-28 Thread Richard W. Solomon
Do you mean a CW ID ? 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- >From: Gordon >Sent: May 28, 2010 4:46 PM >To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Maxtrac for cw beacon > >Is it possible to mod a maxtrac for cw operation for a ham 6 meter repeater. >If not m

RE: [Repeater-Builder] if you have a commercial licenses check it on the fcc site

2010-05-11 Thread Richard W. Solomon
For kicks, I re-tried it using various combinations of First Name , MI and Last Name. It finally hit on LN, FN, MI. That's not how the licenses read ??? Glad I didn't check the exact match box !! 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- >From: Eric Lemmon >Sent: May 11, 2010 10:15 PM >To: R

RE: [Repeater-Builder] if you have a commercial licenses check it on the fcc site

2010-05-11 Thread Richard W. Solomon
Great system, can't even find my Amateur Extra Class License. I wouldn't even try to find my GROL !! 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- >From: Eric Lemmon >Sent: May 11, 2010 10:15 PM >To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] if you have a commercial licens

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Neat kit for switching repeater devices

2010-05-01 Thread Richard
It looks very professionally done. I use something similar, except that it is glued to a heat sink fin. Richard www.n7tgb.net The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money --Margaret Thatcher _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroup

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: A warning to Land Mobile Radio Dealers

2010-05-01 Thread Richard
e meantime some of the opinions expressed are pretty funny. Richard www.n7tgb.net The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money --Margaret Thatcher _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf O

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: A warning to Land Mobile Radio Dealers

2010-05-01 Thread Richard Fletcher
heard (usually on simplex freqs)  Now I bet this will get things stirred up now won't they? Richard    From: J C To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, May 1, 2010 12:30:08 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: A warning to Land Mobile Radio Dealers

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: license-free radios <1272619009.275.56317...@yahoogroups.com>

2010-05-01 Thread Richard Fletcher
good info!  Richard    From: Geert Jan de Groot To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, May 1, 2010 7:34:56 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: license-free radios <1272619009.275.56317...@yahoogroups.com>   > While this one is not a huge pr

RE: [Repeater-Builder] fcc violation notice???

2010-04-30 Thread Richard
The few hams I've talked to, say "well, the frequencies aren't ours anyway, so the FCC can do whatever they want with them. So, given that attitude, I'm not surprised that few are commenting. Richard www.n7tgb.net The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: how far

2010-04-25 Thread Richard
Can you send me a copy of the program,please? Thanks, a...@n7tgb.net Richard www.n7tgb.net The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money --Margaret Thatcher _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.co

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Trojan Horse

2010-04-12 Thread Richard
Thanks! Sounds like it is time to change the password for the site, hmm? Richard www.n7tgb.net The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money --Margaret Thatcher _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroup

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking to buy Low band maratrac low and high split

2010-04-08 Thread Richard W. Solomon
I have a Low-Split Maratrac (10 Meters) with a blown front end (and I do mean fried ... looks like someone transmitted into it). Do you have any Low-Splits with a blown Transmitter I can salvage the receiver board from ? Thanks, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- >From: Thomas Oliver >S

[Repeater-Builder] WANTED: MASTR II Low-Band Receiver

2010-04-06 Thread Richard W. Solomon
Looking for a spare Low-Band Receiver, 12 or 13 split. Failing that, I'll take the whole mobile. Anyone have one they want to part with ? Thanks, Dick, W1KSZ

[Repeater-Builder] MASTR II Low-Band Pre-Amp Question

2010-04-05 Thread Richard W. Solomon
The Low-Band MASTR II I am putting on 10 does not have the Pre-Amp installed on the Receiver. What are your opinions on adding one ? Is it worthwhile ? 73, Dick, W1KSZ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Maxtrac

2010-04-03 Thread Richard W. Solomon
30 - 42 ??? I thought there was a 30 - 36 AND a 36 - 42 split. 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- >From: kd8biw >Sent: Apr 2, 2010 8:12 PM >To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Maxtrac > >John, > >I have 2 Micors, both low band. I have 1 complete contro

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: NOS GE Phoenix For Sale

2010-03-28 Thread Richard
The combination number says it is a two channel 150-174 Mhz Richard www.n7tgb.net The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money --Margaret Thatcher _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Beha

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Anyone familiar with this NPC 243 ID'er?

2010-03-27 Thread Richard W. Solomon
Don't pitch them yet. If all else fails, they are programmable devices and can be recycled. I'll take them if no one else needs them. I can read what's in them and see if I can make sense out of it. 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- >From: "larryjspamme...@teleport.com" >Sent: Mar 2

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Outdoor Pole or Wall Repeater Cabinet - Weather Resistant

2010-03-27 Thread Richard
Heh Thanks, I just sprayed coffee all over my keyboard! Richard www.n7tgb.net The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money --Margaret Thatcher _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Beha

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II 10 Meter Repeater Plans

2010-03-24 Thread Richard W. Solomon
On the subject of PL Encoder/Decoder: I was hoping that they existed in a form factor that could plug into the MASTR II. Failing that, I'll hardwire something in. The reason for the different controllers: The NHRC will plug into the MASTR II Mobile. The PSE will plug into the Card Cage AND is

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 200 watts on a repeater transmitter - was something else...

2010-03-08 Thread Richard Fletcher
and can talk 50 miles with your 50 watt radio, would you then expect to talk about 200 miles if you changed it to a 5/8 antenna? Of cours not right? (Most 5/8 are typicaly 4 to 5db, so you kinda ket the idea right)?   Richard From: Kevin Custer To: Repeater

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor TLD1693 Amp

2010-03-07 Thread Richard Marlin
Have forwarded the questions to AA3ID who has the amp apart. We are third hand at least on this amp but it did operate at around 60 watts for ten years at 145.110 feeding 800 feet of 7/8 hardline into a ham cut db224. when the tower came down it was given to me and i misread the pencil scratchin

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: FCC R&O Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-04 Thread Richard
I believe the ARRL did. I posted the link to it in an earlier message. Richard www.n7tgb.net <http://www.n7tgb.net/> Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives. -- Ronald Reagan _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:re

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: FCC R&O Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-04 Thread Richard
In my view this opens the door to other encroachments on our frequency allocations. Richard www.n7tgb.net <http://www.n7tgb.net/> Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives. -- Ronald Reagan _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mail

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: FCC R&O Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-03 Thread Richard
That is my concern, it'll be a foot in the door. Richard www.n7tgb.net <http://www.n7tgb.net/> Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives. -- Ronald Reagan _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.c

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: FCC R&O Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-03 Thread Richard
Try this: http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2010/02/25/11361/?nc=1 Richard www.n7tgb.net <http://www.n7tgb.net/> Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives. -- Ronald Reagan _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:re

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: FCC R&O Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-03 Thread Richard
Since they'd be competing with high powered repeaters and government radars, I thought 2.4 gig would have been a better choice than 70cm, but that's just me... Richard www.n7tgb.net <http://www.n7tgb.net/> Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run th

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: FCC R&O Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-03 Thread Richard
I feel a little pessimistic about this, in that I expect it to happen more frequently as time passes. I hope I'm wrong, but I can't help feeling that we are going to gradually lose our spectrum as companies with deep pockets buy our frequencies out from under us. Richard www.n7tgb

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB-201 Measurements for 6 Meters?

2010-02-21 Thread Richard Fletcher
of that is in use anymore.  Good Luck! -Richard   From: Chuck Kelsey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 8:36:35 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB-201 Measurements for 6 Meters?   First, the DB-201 was not designed for t

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RLC-4 Controller

2010-02-13 Thread Richard
Should you not have a copy of the manual, you can get one from my website; it is a great help and is how I learned to program those controllers. http://www.n7tgb.net/Pages/radio/controller_manuals.htm Richard www.n7tgb.net <http://www.n7tgb.net/> _ From: Repeater-B

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: current state of our lightning struck repeater.

2010-01-22 Thread Richard MI Ranta
riginal Message- From: Repeater-Builder@ <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@ <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard MI Ranta Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 9:41 PM To: Repeater-Builde

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: current state of our lightening struck repeater.

2010-01-21 Thread Richard MI Ranta
Wow, I wasn't aware lightening could do so much damage! Thanks Bob. I'll pass that on to the technicians or they probably have already read it here. ( yes, some of the technician's and even engineers read this list!) We have replaced the repeater, so that much has been done. We may be in the po

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: current state of our lightening struck repeater.

2010-01-20 Thread Richard MI Ranta
I thought I'd better update the list on what was found. First off, the entire repeater was taken in to the shop for exhaustive testing. The can's were taken apart, inspected and cleaned. All that was visibly found was a little carbon. The two service monitors showed they were working ok. But, when

[Repeater-Builder] RE: follow up on lightening strike last spring response

2010-01-17 Thread Richard
Sorry if I've been late in posting. First, the antenna and hard line is ok. We've tested that part out and its working. We think ( I ) that we got zapped through a unused phone line which is mounted behind the repeater rack. Yes, we have tested the can's using both a IRL (?sp) and a General Dynam

[Repeater-Builder] RE: follow up on lightening strike last spring

2010-01-16 Thread Richard
I know its been a long time since I first posed the question on what might be causing the noise we were experiencing after being hit by lightening. After many trips to the Technical shop for testing, we replaced the repeater ( was a vertex 5000, now a Icom ur2000) and are in process of checking

RE: [Repeater-Builder] something altogether different

2010-01-06 Thread Richard
I have two old rotary phones, one is an old fashioned wooden wall mount that was built in the 60s. Richard <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.net "It does not take a majority to prevail ... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the m

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts

2010-01-05 Thread Richard Fletcher
ion. Maybe even a picture or the part number of that PA would help.  Best Regards  Richard. From: Greg Niles To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, January 5, 2010 9:33:59 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts   I am new t

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cold & MVP

2010-01-03 Thread Richard Fletcher
. -Richard From: Eric Lemmon To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, January 3, 2010 8:26:41 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Cold & MVP   Randy, I am surprised that your building inspector allowed your repeater to be installed at that location. Art

[Repeater-Builder] battery

2009-12-02 Thread Rich Richard
Tom, Please be advised that boating laws do not specifically require a battery to be in a box.  What they do require is a battery to be securely mounted and the "non-grounded" terminal covered.  Most folks interpret that as a battery box or bracket to old the battery in place.  Most folks usual

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Time for GOD

2009-11-21 Thread Richard
Thanks, I appreciate it! Richard <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.net "It does not take a majority to prevail ... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." --Samuel Adams _ From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Time for GOD

2009-11-20 Thread Richard
Well, it certainly is off topic, but you should have more of an open mind. After all, people are entitled to their opinions, and to be able to speak their minds. Richard <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.net "It does not take a majority to prevail ... but rather an irate, tirele

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Surface Mount Device Soldering Video (very cool)

2009-11-03 Thread Richard
Sure makes it look easy... Richard <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.net "When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'present' or 'not guilty.'" --President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) _ Fr

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Kenwood TKR-720

2009-10-27 Thread Richard Fletcher
ja o que você está procurando. abraço -Richard From: Gustavo (Pu3gbw) To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, October 27, 2009 1:54:17 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Kenwood TKR-720   Greetings to all the group! Hello everybody I am a resi

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wavetek gone south

2009-10-18 Thread Richard Wesley Bazell Jr
Thanks John for that Info. Will be headed into Town tomorrow & get what you recomend. Wesley - Original Message - From: John Sehring To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 11:53 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Wavetek gone south I've been usi

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Lookout Repeater related info needed.

2009-10-18 Thread Richard Fletcher
are very solid. (But not when you take them apart they are quite the beast)  Good luck! -Richard From: Milt To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, October 18, 2009 9:38:14 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Lookout Repeater related info nee

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wavetek 3000

2009-10-17 Thread Richard Wesley Bazell Jr
Thanks Charles. Will try that. Have been thinking all day about buying an Motorola or IFR. Hope that works. TKS 73 Wesley - Original Message - From: Ham-Radio To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 10:59 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Wavete

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need help

2009-10-15 Thread Richard Fletcher
Hi Walt,  Measure the radials of the ground plane, that might get you close. If there near about 6 inches then its UHF, if they are near around 15 to 18 then it would be in the VHF rage. But a picture could help some one spot it right away. Regards -Richard

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Radio for repeater use

2009-10-04 Thread Richard Fletcher
running it that low then I will mention that you can not do this. You need to run at near the rated power for the PA to perform properly. (100w pa works best at 80+)   -Richard From: W3ML To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 4, 2009 2:24:34

Re: [Repeater-Builder] TXRX Duplexer Loss is HIGH??

2009-10-04 Thread Richard Deering
Scott, Check your cables. Rick/RJB --- On Sun, 10/4/09, Joe wrote: From: Joe Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] TXRX Duplexer Loss is HIGH?? To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 7:18 AM   Good Morning, What frequency was the duplexer ordered for? In other wor

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Master Pro Six Meter Repeater

2009-10-03 Thread Richard Fletcher
Tom,  A couple possibles here 1. signal is being radiated from the antenna back into your station because you are in line with the beam pattern. Best if you can be directly under it. Could also be getting in on other lines coming in such as un-shielded or poorly shielded audio lines. 2. Bad con

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Museum of Radio and Technology

2009-09-21 Thread Richard
Boy, would I love to visit that museum! I do remember some of that stuff, and I used to own some of it. Richard <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.net "When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'present' or 'not guilty.'&

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Mastr II parts

2009-09-15 Thread Richard Fletcher
Hi Bob,  You won't know until you ask the seller for the part number. But for the price I would not fuss over trivial matters such as what split it is. The rest of it is worth that just for the spare parts. -Richard From: "n...@no6b.com"

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Mastr II parts

2009-09-14 Thread Richard Fletcher
I very my search quarry just to get different results. Never know how folks are spelling things. I have even had good luck finding stuff by incorporating "CB" in my search. Got some pretty good deals that way. -Richard From: de W5DK To: Repeat

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Mastr II parts

2009-09-14 Thread Richard Fletcher
the needy first..;-)   Best regards   Richard   From: adjiqc To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 10:31:20 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] GE Mastr II parts   Hi All, I am new to this group and I was wondering if someone c

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: coax cable

2009-09-13 Thread Richard Fletcher
at’s my 2 cents, for what its worth.   Good Luck     -Richard   From: MCH To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 4:07:34 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: coax cable   Key word... --->jumpers< --- You didn't h

Re: [Repeater-Builder] msf5000 microphone

2009-09-13 Thread Richard Deering
Mike, please contact me directly at wb9...@sbcglobal.net thanks  Rick/rjb --- On Sun, 9/13/09, Mike Morris WA6ILQ wrote: From: Mike Morris WA6ILQ Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] msf5000 microphone To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, September 13, 2009, 12:21 AM   At 06:09

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna SWR = Desense?

2009-09-01 Thread Richard Fletcher
Tim,  This might be it. I miss read the previous. Try the Ringo for grins and see what transpires. Might be a bad connection on the old antenna. BR -Richard From: tahrens301 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 4:02:35 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna SWR = Desense?

2009-09-01 Thread Richard Fletcher
Hi Tim,  My first suspect would be the cable from the duplex er feeding the 7/8. I have problems there more than anything. Although the 2.1 swr is a bit high I would shoot the easy target first. BR _richard From: tahrens301 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: "EOC" Frequencies Available?

2009-08-31 Thread Richard
Navy MARS is also requiring a general license. Richard <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.net "When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'present' or 'not guilty.'" --President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919)

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB-4050WB Duplexer

2009-08-26 Thread Richard Fletcher
nity check on the input freq.  Be safe when you head to the hill and be sure you don't go alone. Never know what you can get into in those remote locations right.    Good Luck   Richard   From: tahrens301 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-4050WB Duplexer

2009-08-25 Thread Richard Fletcher
e connections on the station (before you start turning the screws). Believe me, I have had to re-tune many a duplexer that someone turned the screws on because of "desense" that was a cabling issue and not the duplexer.  God luck on the adventure..   BR -Richard ___

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE key needed

2009-08-25 Thread Richard Fletcher
Hi All,  Any one looking for a Mastr II key (Mobile or base/repeater) only needs to go to the local lock smith (Not Home Depot or Lowes, they only copy)  The Smith can cut you a key from the book. It is a BF10a. (I have done it)  Best Regards  Richard Fletcher

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Closed Repeaters

2009-07-26 Thread Richard
very proud of the fact that his *private* system has only three users. This, to me, is wrong and selfish in many ways. Richard <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.net "The trouble with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money." -Margaret Thatc

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: The True Pattern of a DB224

2009-07-23 Thread Richard Fletcher
builder dot com where you can find lots of info on them.  Remember that Google and Bing are your friend! just type in the make and model of your antenna and you will find more than enough on your antenna.  Best Regards  Richard From: Laryn Lohman To: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: crimping vs soldering & types of coax connectors

2009-07-20 Thread Richard
Top quality crimpers are a must, though. Richard <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.net "The trouble with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money." -Margaret Thatcher _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil..

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

2009-07-02 Thread Richard
Are you 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 -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Where to install my repeater antennas

2009-06-28 Thread Richard Fletcher
-Richard From: Barry To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 8:46:58 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Where to install my repeater antennas You are going to need a lot more isolation than you are contemplating , either fit cans

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help with a CSI TP 154 Tone Panel

2009-06-28 Thread Richard Fletcher
g with the Motrac other than when its 10 ton PA gave out. (Its seems to run fine on just the exciter) Regards  Richard From: "rabre...@sbcglobal.net" To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 9:38:48 PM Subject: [Repeater-

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LOOKING FOR Motorola 450 to 470 75 watt Micor Repeater Amp TLE1713A

2009-06-12 Thread Richard Deering
got some here please contact me at wb9...@sbcglobal.net --- On Fri, 6/12/09, GUIDO wrote: From: GUIDO Subject: [Repeater-Builder] LOOKING FOR Motorola 450 to 470 75 watt Micor Repeater Amp TLE1713A To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, June 12, 2009, 9:11 PM Hi all, I am

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Strang new noise in repeater

2009-05-25 Thread Richard Fletcher
Hi Norm,  I have seen this a couple times. Once was on an old Motorola Motrac and once on a Mastr II.  Both were on UHF and both were because of a receive audio load problem. The fix is making sure you have a speaker load on the receiver. Give that a try and let me know if that seems to do the t

[Repeater-Builder] RE:Blown RF output transistor

2009-05-15 Thread Richard MI Ranta
Good morning group. Ah. Spring is here and with it, a blown output transistor on a Henry C130 AD 30R linear amplifier. It just blew around 8PM Wednesday evening. I thought it must be lightening strike, due to scorched area around the part and board. It almost looks like it tried to burn a hole r

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R-2001A Manual(s) needed!

2009-05-12 Thread Richard Deering
Please contct me at wb9...@sbcglobal net --- On Mon, 5/11/09, w1ik wrote: From: w1ik Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R-2001A Manual(s) needed! To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, May 11, 2009, 5:36 PM I am in need of service and operating manuals for the R-2001A Com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MASTR II PTT

2009-04-18 Thread Richard
#x27;t know which control signal you are using. Someone else mentioned using the printer port and it seems to me that it would be ideal for your application. Richard <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.net _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yah

RE: [Repeater-Builder] All Band Repeater - HUMOR

2009-04-12 Thread Richard
Gosh, and it didn't sell! Richard <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.net _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 11:01 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Ridiculus

2009-04-08 Thread Richard
YEah, but it is something that would be expected from California. Richard <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.net _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Struebel Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 5:26 PM To: Re

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Ridiculus

2009-04-08 Thread Richard
Some kind of weird sandwich? Richard www.n7tgb.net -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Curtis Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:31 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Check Your Traps...

2009-02-09 Thread Richard
I fired off this reply without paying attention to the group it was going to. Had I paid attention, I would have toned down the politics a little. My apologies, I wasn't trying to anger anyone. Yes, it was a "surprise". Richard <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.n

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Check Your Traps...

2009-02-08 Thread Richard
eward them with hundreds of millions of dollars instead. In other words, your typical democratic congress at work. Richard <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.net _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wd8chl Sent: Sunday,

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