Re: [Repeater-Builder] Legacy Radios Still in Service

I've got a UHF drawer if someone wants to make a UHF repeater out of it... Joe wrote: I worked on one of these this past year. It's still in service as a backup radio for a dispatch center. Still keeps on ticking except for the $^#*&^% buttons that get dirty and cause problems. 73, Joe, k1ik

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dissasembly of msr 2000 continuous duty amp. How?

Why has no one suggested replacing the guts of this beast with a Mitrek PA? radi...@aol.com wrote: Sucess! I completely cleaned and re tinned my Weller 8100 tip, added some solder, and got heat transfer to pop it up. I was not aware of the fish paper that the wires came thru. Now to trouble

Re: [Repeater-Builder] What version RSS for gr1225

It will unless it's one of the later radios, then you might need the 3 version...4 version is the same as 3 but for XP OS. rush8001 wrote: Im wondering of Motorola Radius 1225 series RSS version r02.00 will program the GR1225 series repeaters. Does anyone have any idea? Thanks.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] M67709SH Mitsubishi Module

in, thp kevin valentino wrote: www.rfparts.com <http://www.rfparts.com> --- On *Mon, 4/19/10, Tom Parker //* wrote: From: Tom Parker Subject: [Repeater-Builder] M67709SH Mitsubishi Module To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, April 19, 2010, 3:55 PM

[Repeater-Builder] M67709SH Mitsubishi Module

Anyone know of a source, or have any M67709SH or M67709 Mitsubishi RF Modules? Thanks, Tom Parker

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Preamp info

Found this with google, "Lunar product were made by Louis, KG6UH (back when he was WB6NMT). You might try contacting him directly for a schematic or manual. These are mostly from the 70s." You might try googling just Luna Preamp like I did. Mark wrote: Tom, I think they only work by the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] HAM Mototrbo Systems

Firmware already "upgrades" a NXDN radio to P25, but alas, then it is no longer NXDN. I don't think you'll ever see P25 and turbo or NXDN in the same box. Big "M" did remove the XTL1500 from the above price book and put it in the dealer's price sheet last month. my 2 cents MCH wrote: A

Re: [Repeater-Builder] On the topic of RCA radios

r-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of Tom Parker Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 3:30 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] On the topic of RCA radios Looks like a TAC-200 to me. Should have two channel capability an

Re: [Repeater-Builder] On the topic of RCA radios

Looks like a TAC-200 to me. Should have two channel capability and PL encode/decode. If I remember correctly, the PL code is changed by installation of the correct precision resistor. I'm not sure of the VHF power, but the UHF version is 25 watts, often capable of 30 to 40. Hope that helps,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio for repeater use Response to Tom's comments

the hard part. I am the most experience and that is mostly from book reading and now a little playing around with the radio. No one else knows anything about repeaters either. We are just now getting into the repeater stage for our club. 73 John --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mail

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio for repeater use Response to Tom's comments

Mastr II is a good radio. Likely not much wrong with it. They're a great deal better than most of what you buy today; however, we're pretty impressed with the Kenwood TKR's in our shop for mid tier units. Our 22 trunk sites are made up of Micors, Mastr II's, Johnsons, and one site of MSR 200

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio for repeater use Response to Tom's comments

Hello W3ML, I've been following this thread over the weekend and I think the issue has been addressed. I would check the antenna and related connectors. In fact, for my 2 cents, I'd replace the G7 with a commercial grade antenna, such as a DB product or equal. Now, to your scenario today, I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola CDM 1250

Although I don't have my programming computer in front of me, you need to go to the last thing in the tree and add each personality for the channels you added high up in the tree. They will apear in the radio's display after you have added the personalities. If you think the 1250 is a bad ani

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Service manuals

Where are you loacted CHris? ccour79992 wrote: I have 5 boxes of mostly Motorola service manuals, some GE. Mostly 60's & 70's vintage, i.e. micor, mocom, ht200, flexar, remotes, base, mobiles, etc. I can send you a file with the list. Free to good home/amateur use, but you must come get

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Somewhat OT - How to make HDTV *really* work

You realize that Ch 7 digital may be on Ch 39 analog's frequency even though it comes in as CH 7 Digital. wd8chl wrote: Paul Plack wrote: > Jim, > > You might want to "READ IT AGAIN" yourself. Here's where the > misunderstanding started. > > John wrote that if the digital is on a very differen

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola and GE Service Manuals

ould have, but didn't. Now I know the manuals are gone... thp Tom Parker wrote: Send me your e-mail... I'm in Gainesville. I'll meet you at WalMart tomorrow for them. wb5dcu wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>, &q

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola and GE Service Manuals

Send me your e-mail... I'm in Gainesville. I'll meet you at WalMart tomorrow for them. wb5dcu wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com , "wb5dcu" wrote: > > I have 7 boxes of Motorola and GE service manuals that run from the > early 60's to t

[Repeater-Builder] M9760 Sub

Anyone in the group know of a successful substitute for the M9760 FET used in the Micor VHF Preamp? Thanks, Tom

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Anybody have an email address or a phone number for K5JXM ?

I am sorry, if you are alive, even dead, pay/paid taxes, have/had a Social Security Number, a drivers license, etc... your information is out there in public. Paul Plack wrote: Chris, I guess I'm missing your point,too.. If Jesse agreed to have his info in an internet-accessible public d

Re: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 Radio

: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Parker Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 5:56 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 Radio You can use a GM300 head. skydiver297 wrote: Just received a R1225 radio. No duplexe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 Radio

You can use a GM300 head. skydiver297 wrote: Just received a R1225 radio. No duplexer or power supply with this radio. No GR1225 Housing, just a basic radio. Want to use the radio as just a base station, no repeater. Couple of questions. How can I control this radio? Does it have a remote he

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ISO Slow Computer for R100 repeater programming

You can get them on eBay for under $50.00 if you're patient. We use PII's running around 250 MHz, although I've successfully use a PIII @ 600 MHz (my specific laptop for RSS). John Reid wrote: Where does one fine a CHEAP but reliable old computer for this purpose. I understand that if the c

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: anyone know backdoor to csi tone panels

I think you can remove the battery for 30 minutes or so and it will revert back to factory defaults. I know we do that for Trident controllers... can't remember for sure on the CSI's, but I think that's correct. thp Mike Dietrich wrote: Hi group, Does anyone know of a backdoor code or a wa

[Repeater-Builder] R2001-D Alignment Needed

One of our 2001-D monitors is losing it's horizontal position on the display. At this rate, it won't be long before the frequency line will be above the top of the bezel. Does anyone on this group have a service manual for these beasts? Perhaps you could point me in the right direction in t

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 24 vdc to 12vdc

A word of caution about "cheating"... You want your installation idiot proof and therefore use the 24-12 inverter from Astron and save yourself some grief down the road. I've seen many a blown reverse protection diode from just the same installation. You can't go wrong with the inverter. Als

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Repeater - ID?

Mike, I think you need to know the following: The receiver is in the bottom of the unified chassis. It has a BNC connector, you should find that on the left hand side facing from the rear. The "un-labled" N (F) connector by the silver box is the transmitter output. Commercial repeaters ar

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Gmrs Repeater

A repeater is a mobile relay station, not a fixed station as defined in the rules. 50 watts is the limit. thp Gary wrote: CFR title 47 is available on the FCC's website for all to view. 95.135(a) reads " No station may transmit with more than 50 watts output power." Subpart (d) reads " A fix

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Best way to check a db products harness?

We physically examine the connections and elements. Next we disconnect all the ring terminals. We take the N Connectors off and check the harness for leakage using the x1000 ohm scale. If all the above looks good, then it's time to cross your fingers and hook it up and see how it looks. ge

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor UHF PA

Also check the 52 pf coupling capacitors between each amp stage. We see these go bad and intermitten from time to time. Still too cheap not to replace, but sometimes all they need is a little heat and solder reflow. thp Milt wrote: Jim, You might be thinking about the 33pf(? value) on th

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ltr repeater system

stuff actually worked pretty well. Had it roaming, multisite dispatch, etc. Used Multitech VOIP equipment to tie sites together and remote print servers for RS232 links. When it worked it worked well. Got tired of having to go to sites for hard reset. Watch dog timers would not hunt ! Steve Tom Park

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ltr repeater system

Try to buy a Trident Raider book... $35 hardly buys the postage... Also, home channel needs to be FB8 if at all possible. Steve, want to buy some more Uniden ESAS switches? We have four sites of six channels each! thp skipp025 wrote: Hi Mike, Nothing wrong with the way most Zetron Product

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola MOTOTRBO

Gentlemen, MOTOTRBO was introduced at IWCE last Spring. Kenwood and ICOM are partnering on a competing product and rushed theirs to the floor of the auditorium to hastily set it up between their booths to show that they were in the "hunt" as well. The Motorola product is TDMA and the Kenwoo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: anybody at a Global Signal/Pinnacle Towers site? Costs?

Only thing I can add to Mr. Miller's comments are they also will require an engineering study.  I can't figure out why they're in business.  They ran everyone off our towers here in North Texas and want two arms, two legs, and a midsection to add anywone.  It's ridiculous. My 2 cents, thp

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB 224 & DB404 -- Maybe a silly question!

I believe the first to do this was Decibel (Can't find the model number right now) but it'll work fine...  No flame here. thp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, I've put on my Flame retardant suit, so it is duck and cover time!   Has anyone put a 404 and a 224 on the same mast?

[Repeater-Builder] R100 Programming

Hello to the group, Does anyone have any information on programming the PL or DPL codes with the Motorola RSS for the R100 repeater?  Looks like it may be in HEX, but not sure.  Is there a chart or something? Thanks, thp YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your gr

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Name that Duplexer!

Mike, Looks like to me you have a DB 4062.  Very good duplexer.  You can find the specs on line... just google for them.  They tune up real easy, thp Mike Besemer (WM4B) wrote: Greetings all, My club has a spare set up duplexers that we want to have ready for use in the event we ever

[Repeater-Builder] What is it?

Hello to the group, Anyone know what kind of repeater controller I have?  A guy brought a Mastr Executive II  into the shop for repair and we all started wondering who made the controller.  It would be nice to have some documentation if it ever really fails (only the 5 V Reg this time).  Kev

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer's Are tuned, Thanks again for the help

Now this is just what this reflector is all about... w9mwq wrote: Just wanted to let everyone know that I got the duplexer's tuned this afternoon. I was from the start in the right direction, you gentleman led me straight down the path. Only part I missed was reversing the input a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: portable/mobile GMRS repeater antenna

The RICK has a 16 pin accessory connector on the back of it.  You should be able to connect the ID'er there. rtoplus wrote: Ok...got everything together for the station...now one last question. I know its not required, but I want to put an ID'er on the setup. To refresh memories, I'

[Repeater-Builder] CDM 1550 LS CS EEPROM Errors

I just read my last post.  Please accept my apology for the poor grammar... I need to slow down a bit and pay more attention to what I am typing!!! Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/  To unsubscribe from th

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Possible Motorola duplexer?

I've seen them in 75W Micors here, mostly used by SBC.  Under the metal cover on the connection end are three slugs on one side (I forget which).  I'd be interested in any tuning information for them as I've yet to find anyone who knows how they are "supposed" to be tuned. thp Mathew Quaif

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola mobile model SM120

It's the SM50/SM120 RSS.  Don't have the Motorola Part Number, but if no one else puts it up, I can tomorrow. thp Coy Hilton wrote: HI Gang, I'm trying to find out what RSS program can be used to program a SM120. I tried MAXTRAK and it didn't work. It's a small mobile and I don't kno

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Low Band Repeaters

Is 330 watts something that you can still a license for ?  Thought 150 watts max.  Was it govt.?  any more info would be great.  How high was it on the tower? thanks  John     - Original Message - From: Tom Parker To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

[Repeater-Builder] Low Band Repeaters

We just took a 330 Watt Low Band Repeater off the air and sold the company trunking radios with AVL equipment.  Repeater worked great and probably had a 90 mile radius of 95% coverage here in Central Texas.  It took six trunking sites to cover the same territory on UHF if that's any compariso

Re: [Repeater-Builder] db comparisons

An old adage given to me by an old timer 20 or 30 years ago is worth mentioning here (I think), "Doubling the height of the antenna reaps you more benfits in terms of range than squaring the output power (ERP)". my 2 cents to the discussion mch wrote: No, it won't. 3dB will give you 1 s

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom Duplexer Question WP678-R2?

We do this routinely; however, can't remember about the reject tuning (I don't actually do the tuning another guy does), but I do know that this is in the back of the T1504  Motorola manual.  The combining cables between the two duplexer has to be a 1/4 wave and the lengths are there for the

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola Modem Information

Hello, Does anyone in the group have any information on a Motorola SMR212 or SMR224 Modem?  We need configuration (dip switch) and/or schematic information.  Thanks, thp Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builde

Re: [Repeater-Builder] how to reduce voltage output on a MSF5000 power supply?

We use diodes in series to reduce the charge side.  We use a large diode on the load for protection. thp  Ken wrote: Hi, I would like to know if there is some way to reduce the voltage on the MSF5000 power supply. The unit I have show's 15.5v output I would like to drop it to around 1

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Suggestions as to IFR Monitor Repairs ?

Well, Here's my 2 cents worth... DON'T SEND IT TO IFR!!!  YOU CAN'T AFFORD IT... They're ridcualously high on themselves...  I recommend Auburn Metrology Labs.  They're quick and fair. thp Rich Garcia wrote: Would like to hear from other IFR owners as to where you would suggest I have m

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Micor Tripler

ly though, thp Lee Williams wrote: See the website associated with this list, www.repeater-builder.com 73,Lee,N3APP   - Original Message ----- From: Tom Parker To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003

[Repeater-Builder] UHF Micor Tripler

Hello everyone, I am need of "elmering" on a UHF Micor Tripler.  I need to know the role of the two stages, the first being the M9690 and the second stage being the pair of M9737's.  What I want to understand is what kind of output should I expect and which is the tripling stage?  i.e., doe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] rg-142 cable assembly

I guess if building your own is not an option, I've used pre-built cables from Advanced Communications before.  Their address is www.advancedreceiver.com/index1.html.  They'll rund you between $12.00 and $24.00, depending on what length between 12" and 24" you want.  They don't have a minimu