RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Circular polarization for VHF repeaters?

2010-09-03 Thread Mark
Gary, Once you get it figured out, PLEASE write up an article for Repeater-Builder for the rest of us!! Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Gary - K7EK Thanks to all that replied. I appreciate your input. I'm still looking for an

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

2010-08-20 Thread Mark
That's the reference I remember as well Skipp.... Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [ On Behalf Of skipp025 I thought a Jesus Nut was atop a helicopter holding things on or together. If it came off or failed, you normally had an expedited tr

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Polyphaser Question

2010-08-17 Thread Mark
Huber and Suhner, I think is who you mean... GOOD stuff, but you pay for it. Headquartered in Switzerland. http://www.hubersuhner.com/products/hs-p-rf/hs-rf-lightning-protectors.htm Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of STeve Andre'

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length, etc.

2010-08-15 Thread Mark
Agreed!! Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Eric Lemmon (major "snippage") This discussion is both informative and quite entertaining! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info

2010-08-13 Thread Mark Tomany
Well if you think about it, Nate, VE's ARE an off-site testing facillity... of sorts.   Mark - N9WYS (also a pilot) --- On Thu, 8/12/10, Nate Duehr wrote: Side-comment: As a pilot and IT person, I've been taking tests for both at professional testing locations like ProMetric now fo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sorry everyone

2010-08-12 Thread Mark Tomany
m :wq On Aug 12, 2010, at 6:51 AM, Mark Tomany wrote: It's amazing that so many people have the time on their hands to be able to propagate all this crap...

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sorry everyone

2010-08-12 Thread Mark Tomany
AVG Free anti-virus software also has a built-in spyware removal tool.  I also use the ones George captioned below - and even I get bit every once in a while by some new bug.   It's amazing that so many people have the time on their hands to be able to propagate all this crap...   Mark -

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Moving a MSF5000 from 800 to 900 Ham

2010-07-28 Thread Mark
Don't think it'll go that far... the articles at R-B will tell you for certain. I guess the easiest way is to read the station programming and see where it is now... if it's in the 800 MHz band, it won't go to 900. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Bui

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS License Help

2010-07-27 Thread Mark
You can check the FCC ULS database under your name to see if they have the callsign listed. http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home Click to search licenses, and enter the information pasrameter(s).. Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Brian

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Moving a MSF5000 from 800 to 900 Ham

2010-07-27 Thread Mark
Which "800" station are you trying to move? It needs to be an "896" station to actually work on 900 - the "lower" 800 radio won't go far out-of-band enough. Start here for info: http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/msf/msf-index.html Mark - N9WYS -O

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-29 Thread Mark
digital an opportunity to use that mode if they so desire. Again, considering that digital isn't a big thing in my neck of the woods, I think I'll take a stand-by until something forces the change. After all, if it ain't broke, why fix it? Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-28 Thread Mark
e/multi-RX site configuration, I might seriously consider adapting our machine. Thanks! Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of John My conversion project is at: http://k7ve.org/blog/2010/06/converting-the-kenwood-tkr-820-to-use-with-d-st ar/ 73 de K7VE

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Coax shielding

2010-06-27 Thread Mark HARRISON
ack. I've also seen some cavities make PA stages become unstable, creating very broad band noise, requiring both the cavities and PA to be retuned to solve the problem. 73,Mark VK3BYY From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogrou

RE: [Repeater-Builder] transmission is intermittent and voice cuts out with my mc-micro repeater

2010-06-06 Thread Mark
Chuck is right... So we need to ask: Does this phenomenon happen to just YOUR transmissions, or with everyone's transmissions?? You need to determine WHERE the problem is occurring before you can troubleshoot further. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Bu

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Chassis Question

2010-06-01 Thread Mark
The receiver and transmitter boards would indicate what frequency range it was on. If you post those numbers, it can be determined from there. Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of La Rue Communications Gentlemen - (And Ladies) I have a Micor Unified

[Repeater-Builder] quantar repeater setup

2010-05-25 Thread mark
Hi all; I am currently deployed to Afghanistan. I received four quantar repeater/base stations for use here, plus 140+ XTS5000R handhelds. I am attempting to setup the Quantars as repeaters on the VHHF1 band, in non astro/analog mode. I have one setup with a separate transmit, and receive antenn

[Repeater-Builder] Dayton 2010

2010-05-19 Thread Mark
I can live up to their expectations. Thanks all. Here's to a great year at Dayton, and I'm looking forward already to next year! 73, Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] spectra tranceiver with 9a dual heads

2010-05-15 Thread Mark
Do you have the accompanying manual for the RSS (programming software)? It's pretty easy - the options are found in the MODE menu... but I'm at Dayton right now, and don't have access to the computer I usually use for programming. Otherwise, I'd list a step-by-step to get

[Repeater-Builder] RE: [REPEATER] Hamvention D-STAR Activities

2010-05-14 Thread Mark
Mark -are you at Dayton this year? -Original Message- On Behalf Of Mark Thompson D-STAR at Dayton Hamvention During the Hamvention several D-STAR events & resources will be available. D-STAR Digital Voice repeaters in Dayton are sponsored by DARA (Dayton Amateur Radio Associa

[Repeater-Builder] Hamvention D-STAR Activities

2010-04-30 Thread Mark Thompson
D-STAR at Dayton Hamvention During the Hamvention several D-STAR events & resources will be available. D-STAR Digital Voice repeaters in Dayton are sponsored by DARA (Dayton Amateur Radio Association), the host of the Hamvention. Dayton D-STAR Repeaters 147.105 (+600 KHz) W8BI C Acc

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Direct Strike Lightning Detector

2010-04-29 Thread Mark HARRISON
Jess, Tape an empty aluminium drink can to the side of the single point earth strap (or to the leg of the tower). The magnetic field from the few thousand amps of strike current should flatten the drink can in microseconds! Mark vk3byy From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Original Syntor

2010-04-11 Thread Mark
Terry, He does a marvelous job on Spectras as well... Another source is Andy Brinkley - he did my EPROMS (freq and tone) for the original series Syntor I converted to 2m. http://www.brinkleyelectronics.com/prog/mot/syn/sab/sab.htm Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Problems reaching the RB website

2010-04-08 Thread Mark
Kevin, I'll repost this at AR902MHZ reflector - hopefully it'll help them understand what is going on. Sorry for the extra headaches... 73, Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Kevin Custer I got several personal emails about

[Repeater-Builder] Web site issues???

2010-04-08 Thread Mark
have asked whether this is related to any certain web browser or anti-virus software and will report back once I know further. Mark - N9WYS Thread copied below: -Original Message- From: Mark [n9wys] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 10:19 AM To: 'ar902...@yahoogroups.com&#x

RE: [Repeater-Builder] To Hear Clear,or not to Hear Clear......

2010-04-01 Thread Mark
led. Then again, I may have missed it. Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Bill Smith You might check out the near-900 group on googlegroups. To hearclear or not has been a running discussion on the New England 900 MHz network with the general consensus tha

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Nice article on the Molotora Gontor

2010-04-01 Thread Mark
I like the fact that I can contact Flint with it (via ZOWIE). You never know when we'll need to reach out for someone with his talents again! Also, I thought Molotora's direct line numbers were: 1-800-328-7448 or 1-800-382-5633... Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] To Hear Clear,or not to Hear Clear......

2010-04-01 Thread Mark
Scott, I have HearClear enabled on my machine. I also have users with non-Motorola (i.e., Kenwood and EF Johnson) radios. They sound fine to me, so I believe the HearClear CODEC works to improve radio with the option enabled, but does not adversely affect radios without it. Mark - N9WYS

[Repeater-Builder] Illinois D-STAR Net Time Change, Wednesdays @ 9 pm on Illinois D-STAR Reflector REF001B

2010-03-29 Thread Mark Thompson
ncourage Illinois D-STAR users & repeaters to periodically connect to Illinois Reflector REF001B over the course of the week in order to increase local D-STAR activity and allow D-STAR users in Illinois to connect with each other. 73, Mark, WB9QZB Chicago, IL Illinois D-STA

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: opinions for a public safety repeater

2010-03-25 Thread Mark
Jed, I use a 150W Crescend PA on my 444.5500 Amateur machine with very good results. It fried something about a year after we put it in service, and I took it back to Crescend. They repaired it under warranty for us. It's been back in service now for over 2 years with no issues.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater /Crossband Help

2010-03-17 Thread Mark
ction titled "For the Transmit Exciter you have a choice:" I also thought there was a more comprehensive article describing the issue you are experiencing, but for the life of me, I cannot find it right now... Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogrou

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re:building a repeater out of 2 Kenwood TK-830G's

2010-03-16 Thread Mark
level. It's been in service for three years now without missing a beat. And yes, we are using external duplexers for this rather than the internal one. I think I have photos up on the R-B group site, in the photos section. Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On B

[Repeater-Builder] Standard RPT-20 Repeater Info Needed

2010-03-16 Thread Mark Thompson
I'm looking for information about the Standard RPT-20 Repeater. I would like to know the RPT-20s specifications and get a copy of the manual and/or service manual. If anyone has any of this information or a link to it please let me know. Thanks in advance. 73, Mark, WB9QZB

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Sorta OT: Looking for a couple of items

2010-03-14 Thread Mark
Skipp, You wouldn't happen to have an old 900 MHz analog paging exciter laying around, would you? I still have a complete Glenayre paging station that is digital - would like to find an analog exciter to see if I could cobble up a 900 repeater out of it. Mark - N9WYS -Original Me

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread Mark
O. (We do have a MotoTRBO system where I work - I can check further if necessary.) Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of MCH Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:42 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM M

RE: [Repeater-Builder] IWCE Show (Las Vegas) Next Week

2010-03-05 Thread Mark
We also need to start planning on where to meet at Dayton... I know about the "Brat wagon" but for some reason, we just didn't make the connection last year. So where's the location gonna be this year? Any "special" way to reach out and make contact (radio freq

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

2010-03-03 Thread Mark Harrison
mport equipment from overseas that's already in that band). Amateurs in parts of the country are no longer allowed to use that part of the band. I hope the FCC doesn't follow suit although it sounds like they already are! Mark, VK3BYY _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogr

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

2010-03-03 Thread Mark
Didn't the ARRL do that over BPL? Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Kris Kirby On Wed, 3 Mar 2010, George Henry wrote: > Re: the waiver request by ReconRobotics for 420 - 450 MHz operation. > > Hams get the shaft again

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

2010-03-03 Thread Mark
to find out they cause interference to the Military. Sure, only 1W. Uh-huh. Can you say OOOPS?!?!?! I knew you could. I'll bet nobody has thought of that issue yet. Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of David Jordan Ah George, Don't

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 800 MHz spectras

2010-03-02 Thread Mark
Glad you mentioned that Mike... I did buy a 9-series remote head Spectra for 800 that I used to convert a 5-series dash mount 900 Spectra to remote. Worked QUITE well, I might add! hehehehe -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Mike Morris WA6ILQ At 07:1

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 800 MHz spectras

2010-03-01 Thread Mark
John, Take a pass on those... there are already 900 MHz Spectra radios "out there" for the asking. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of tengelinjohn Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 9:20 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.c

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 900 meg Spectra radio

2010-03-01 Thread Mark
e 900 repeaters nationwide. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of MCH And put an external CTCSS/CDCSS encoder on it? There are more tone/code combinations to fill 128 channels on a single frequency. Joe M.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 900 meg Spectra radio

2010-02-28 Thread Mark
me anyway. :-( Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of JOHN MACKEY Because 900 Mhz is only available to amateurs in the US and not in Japan. The 900 Mhz amateur activity in the US is not very strong. -- Original Message -- Received: S

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Preamp info

2010-02-26 Thread Mark
Tom, I think they only work by the light of the silvery moon... :-p Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of w9srv Picked up a UHF Micor repeater yesterday, Attached to it was a Lunar PAG463 preamp. Anybody have any recollection of these or

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor UHF Repeater Base 9.6 vdc currentrequirement?

2010-02-26 Thread Mark
Eric, your link doesn't work for me... (404 error) Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Eric Lemmon Or, how about putting old linear technology behind us, and embracing the LM2576T-ADJ switching buck regulator? You can buy this

RE: [Repeater-Builder] dual band convertacom

2010-02-24 Thread Mark
o be honest, IMHO this is kinda the "Rube Goldberg" way of doing it, I think. Compare prices - by the time you get the diplexers and other stuff, you may well be approaching the cost of one dual-band PA. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mail

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Can the 4th harmonic of 1250 AM keep UHF repeaters locked up?

2010-02-23 Thread Mark HARRISON
exed antenna line is more complicated because you are attenuating both the Tx and Rx signals. You would expect the interfering signal to drop by more than double the attenuation value, and you can't really tell if the problem is in the antenna, antenna feeder, or something external. 73, M

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Can the 4th harmonic of 1250 AM keep UHF repeaters locked up?

2010-02-23 Thread Mark HARRISON
expect too much attenuation though - usually they are only good for 8-15dB at UHF frequencies, and somewhat less at low frequencies (choose your ferrite material carefully!). 73, Mark VK3BYY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.co

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Can the 4th harmonic of 1250 AM keep UHF repeaters locked up?

2010-02-22 Thread Mark Harrison
station was more than 30 miles away, so rusty joints can work as pretty efficient broad band mixers! The only solution was to fix the roof as moving frequencies of the other players wasn't possible :-) Cheers, Mark VK3BYY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroup

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Community Repeater Supplement

2010-02-19 Thread Mark
Thanks Jeff. I've been meaning to do that as well, but just haven't gotten around to it... My apologies to Eric and the group for my negligence. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Jeff DePolo For those of you that are interes

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola Software Users group

2010-02-17 Thread Mark
Anyone know what has happened to this group? It USED to be THE place regarding Motorola RSS and such... but lately it has been overrun with SPAM. I sent a message to the list owner, with no reply. Thoughts? Suggestions for a "replacement"? Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-02-14 Thread Mark
Icom/D-STAR. This could get to be very interesting… Mark – N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of John Crockett Eric: Back here in the Southeast there are two UHF MotoTrbo repeaters being coordinated in the Charlotte, NC area. It will be interesting if this

RE: [Repeater-Builder] NewBy

2010-02-07 Thread Mark
There are a couple of users here who offer duplexers... I have used one, and been very satisfied. (Hopefully Jeff will chime in soon! Buehler? Buehler???) 73 de Mark -N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Steve Thanks Mark Yes I have built

RE: [Repeater-Builder] NewBy

2010-02-06 Thread Mark
Welcome, Steve! You'll find this list is a wealth of information when you decide to build a repeater, or for most other discussions of technical nature. Great bunch of guys here! 73 de Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Beha

[Repeater-Builder] Disabling internal repeater controller in the Kenwood TKR 720 / 820

2010-02-05 Thread Mark
hasis output Squelched RX audioDO NOT USE 11 GROUND 12 Speaker output RX audio controlled by volume control 13 COR outputI believe this is an active low 14 N/C 15 N/C 73 de Mark – N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Spectra Scan

2010-02-01 Thread Mark
Thanks Tim! Yes, it helps immensely!! Maybe one problem I had this morning is I may not have the SEL button designated (or maybe in the wrong position?) since pressing that did nothing... Back to the RSS! Thanks! Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Spectra Scan

2010-02-01 Thread Mark
the Spectra operator’s manual I have squirreled-away… ;-) Mark – N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of dmurman… I'll have to check later tonight when I get home but it is not an option but a function key on the bottom of the screen when you are in the Zones

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR 720

2010-01-21 Thread Mark
To save bandwidth, replies taken off list… Mark – N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Greg Niles Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 9:44 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR 720

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Can we tuning duplexer with this equipment?

2009-12-23 Thread Mark HARRISON
ensitivity to measure a 60dB notch, but you can at least measure individual cavities. Mark Harrison VK3BYY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Azam Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 8:20 AM To: Repeat

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Henry Repeater Amp or TE Systems

2009-12-20 Thread Mark
Jim, I have a Crescend PA on my 440 machine. When I did have a problem, they were quick to repair it under warranty. Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of James Adkins TPL I will never consider. We used their 300-W amps for low-band at work, they&#

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Spectra Power Cord Reversal

2009-12-17 Thread Mark
FB, Stephen. Glad to hear you were able to resurrect it! Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Stephen M. Parker Thanks to all for the advice about the Spectra that I connected reverse polarity power to. Replacing the big, honkin'

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Source of Coil Slugs - OT reply

2009-12-17 Thread Mark
Holy cow, Skipp!! I haven't conjugated verbs for years... (Is that the term??) I/you/he/she/we/they/it... Wow!! Hahahaha -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of skipp025 Probably not going to be exactly what you want... but I'll throw this out for you.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Batteries for Backup- Methods

2009-12-01 Thread Mark
Tom and all, I think I'd be more worried about corrosion issues associated with H2S gas mixing with water vapor and creating sulfuric acid (H2SO4) Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Chris Quirk Well boats usually do not blow up or catch fire

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 internal 14.4MHz osc.

2009-11-23 Thread Mark
No harm - no foul, Tom! ;-) Mark- N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wb6dgn Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 8:37 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 internal

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 internal 14.4MHz osc.

2009-11-23 Thread Mark
-conversion.html You'll see references to the frequency reference tray about 1/3 of the way down in each article... The HSO normally gets installed in the open space on the left side. Hope this helped. Mark- N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Beha

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Spectra 900's

2009-11-21 Thread Mark
Mel, Reference the write-up, PLEASE DO!!! There are others here who would be grateful for the knowledge (myself included). 73, Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of wa6jbd I've managed to get 900 Spectras to receive in the 902

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Power Connectors - spectras/GM/Maxtrac/...

2009-11-15 Thread Mark
Tim, Or if you can find a Radio Shack that carries anything other than cell phones, you may find them there as well. That's' where I got my last few sets. Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Steve Gebhard Find a local trailer supply st

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT - now I know where all of the older neat radios went....

2009-11-14 Thread Mark
If I had that guy's money, I'd burn mine... hehehe NICE collection! Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Mike Morris WA6ILQ Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 6:29 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] is there a guide for programming msf5000 to typeII

2009-11-14 Thread Mark
t for only *ONE* of the system's frequencies. That company had a 6- (or maybe it was 8- ?) channel trunked system, and they changed-out *137* stations... Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of George hi, i would like to reprogram my msf5000

RE: [Repeater-Builder] PG&E Smart Meter Program

2009-11-11 Thread Mark
Skipp, Isn't this close enough to PAVE PAWS to cause some problems? They basically cleared the 440 band out... Literally millions of transmitters potentially interfering with the RADAR... Hmm. This sounds like it could get interesting. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message-

RE: [Repeater-Builder] repeater problems solved

2009-11-08 Thread Mark
CTCSS tone encoder is at fault; if it occurs only occasionally, then someone else may be over-deviating their tone. Happy hunting... 73 de Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of W3ML Hello, I wanted to thank everyone again for the recommendati

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Lightning Rod (Bolt)?

2009-11-02 Thread Mark
Ah, OK Doug. I understand your project better now. I'm sure you'll find something that'll fit your needs. and you can keep the Super Stationmaster in mind for the new tower later. ;-) 73, Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Doug Rehman Ma

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Lightning Rod (Bolt)?

2009-11-02 Thread Mark
QTH. It's a SRL411C4N, designed for 851-960. center freq of 930.. Happy antenna hunting. Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Doug Rehman I just looked at the TX/RX catalog - looks like you're referring to their CC Series antennas; the descripti

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Announcements from a PC...

2009-11-01 Thread Mark
ize that I cannot be of any further assistance. Sorry all. Mark - N9WYS From: David Murman Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:01 PM To: Mark Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Announcements from a PC... Mark, I would like that info also and how they hooked it up to the controller. I ma

[Repeater-Builder] Fwd: Georgia Statewide ARES Network Receives Funding $$$ for D-STAR Equipment [1 Attachment]

2009-10-31 Thread Mark Thompson
This is a project that began back in 2005 with a vision for Amateur Radio emergency communications in Georgia. Georgia Public Broadcasting's former Director of Engineering Mark Fehlig, WA6NGC, seized an opportunity to install two Amateur Radio antennas on each of nine tall television towers

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Double Shielded Cable

2009-10-26 Thread Mark
I'll second that. Joel is a great guy to do business with, and he'll make any cable/connector combination you need. Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Michael Ryan Call Joel at the RF Connection in Gaithersburg, MD . He can make up whatever you

RE: [Repeater-Builder] More about the PAC-RT

2009-10-25 Thread Mark
OK, good to know. Mine is on VHF (154.920 right now), and I'd probably want to move it to 2m for my use. I haven't looked at the manual yet (I do have a digital form of the PAC-RT VHF manual) but I assume these are rock-bound... Hmmm. Time to research! Thanks es 73, Ma

[Repeater-Builder] More about the PAC-RT

2009-10-24 Thread Mark
epeater control. It seems as if it could be used for this function, but I wanted to bounce this off the learned group for opinions. Thanks, Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: what pac-rt means

2009-10-23 Thread Mark
That’s a typical problem with the PAC-RT and other mobile repeater systems… From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of dmur...@verizon.net Had a problem with the PAC-RTs when I worked in Virginia for the State Police. Most of the officers did not put the portable in the charger so w

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: what pac-rt means

2009-10-23 Thread Mark
Skipp's statement can also be rephrased as "you're life depends on low bid"... Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of skipp025 --- (snippage) --- > > I always found their selection of radios to be a bit > &

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Our very own Mike Morris in this month's QST!

2009-10-22 Thread Mark
B2EDV - Original Message - From: Mark <mailto:n9...@ameritech.net> Bottom of Page 102. From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Page number please. I skip through the rag most of the time. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message -----

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Our very own Mike Morris in this month's QST!

2009-10-22 Thread Mark
Bottom of Page 102. From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Page number please. I skip through the rag most of the time. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Mark <mailto:n9...@ameritech.net> Congrats Mike on getting your photo pub

[Repeater-Builder] OT: Our very own Mike Morris in this month's QST!

2009-10-22 Thread Mark
Congrats Mike on getting your photo published in this month's QST! 73 de Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna question

2009-10-12 Thread Mark
have plans to put it back on the air in the future, but no time schedule has been set. Take your time – you have a lifetime of fun (and accompanying headaches) ahead of you! Mark – N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Andrew Seybold Nate—et al, Fortunately

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

2009-10-05 Thread Mark
rious, so... crank her up a tad more (to maybe 70W) and see if that clears it all up. ;-) The article also has other suggestions on how to deal with desense. 73, Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of W3ML I probably will turn it up more

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Announcements from a PC...

2009-10-05 Thread Mark
e what you are interested in, I can contact both the guy who wrote the program and the guy who is employing it and see what they have... Mark - N9WYS - Original Message - From: ki4zji To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 4:19 PM Subject: [Repeat

RE: [Repeater-Builder] ARRL Approves Study Committee to Research & Develop Plan for Narrowband Channel Spacing

2009-10-02 Thread Mark
Not to stray too far off-topic, but where is the originator of this thread? NOTHING else constructive to offer - other than to cut-and-paste in a comment from the ARRL and run??? Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] ARRL Approves Study Committee to Research & Develop Plan for Narrowband Channel Spacing

2009-10-02 Thread Mark
me calling out "listening" or having the occasional rag chew with one of the three other users.) If only I knew how to generate more interest in 900 MHz without *ME* having to foot the bill for everyone else's radios... Of course, I'm open to suggestions - or donations! 7

[Repeater-Builder] ARRL Approves Study Committee to Research & Develop Plan for Narrowband Channel Spacing

2009-10-02 Thread Mark Thompson
www.arrl.org/announce/board-0907/ Minutes of the 2009 Second Meeting ARRL Board of Directors Teleconference – July 17-18, 2009 29. On motion of Mr. Sarratt, seconded by Mr. Frenaye, the following resolution was ADOPTED: WHEREAS, there is current substantial amateur radio movement, activity, a

[Repeater-Builder] Spectra A9 replacement button kit

2009-09-28 Thread Mark
ea what I'm actually looking for. I'm looking for the kit that has the MPL, SCAN, and ZONE buttons as well as others. But those three I really need. as well as the VOL and MODE rockers, etc. I may get two, since I need to refit an A7 as well for MPL and ZONES. Thanks, Mark - N9WYS

[Repeater-Builder] ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference Next Weekend [2 Attachments]

2009-09-21 Thread Mark Thompson
has something for everyone from those new to digital modes to those experienced with digital communications including technical and introductory forums. According to DCC Co-host Mark Thompson, WB9QZB, one of the highlights of this year's DCC will be Bob Bruninga, WB4APR, presenting "Uni

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT FS: IFR-1200s

2009-09-18 Thread Mark
-1200s Mark wrote: > Chris, > > I just checked this and it says the auction has ended. > Ended: Sep 18, 200907:43:37 PDT Someone used buy-it-now for $1,100. Great deal :) Tedd Doda, VE3TJD Lazer Audio and Electronics http://www.ve3tjd.com My idea of a symphony: 8 pistons playing

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT FS: IFR-1200s

2009-09-18 Thread Mark
Chris, I just checked this and it says the auction has ended. Ended: Sep 18, 200907:43:37 PDT Did you forget to set the auction length parameters? Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Chris Curtis Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 7:58

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Diplex antenna installation using coaxial cable for 10M and 6 M

2009-09-11 Thread Mark
tiles/723/handouts/Shunt%20Stub%20Tuning.pdf Or maybe I misunderstood the question - which happens more often that I like to admit. ;-) Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of steven_schultz92 Hello, I am new to this group. A fellow ham recomm

[Repeater-Builder] ARRL/TAPR DCC (Digital Communications Conference) Forum Schedule Announced [2 Attachments]

2009-09-11 Thread Mark Thompson
p://www.arvideonews.com   If you have any questions you can reach the TAPR Office at: taproff...@tapr.org    Look foward to seeing many of you at the DCC.   73, Mark, WB9QZB DCC Local Co-Host Chicago, IL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Spectra power up 900mhz

2009-08-29 Thread Mark Tomany
ng in the closed car in the sun for an extended period) but as soon as the head cooled down some, it worked fine again and the prpoblem hasn't resurfaced until now.   Thanks, Mark - N9WYS

[Repeater-Builder] RAIN Report: KT1B Commentary on Green Petition to Ban Closed Repeaters

2009-08-28 Thread Mark Thompson
RAIN Report 8/21/09:  KT1B Commentary on Green Petition to Ban Closed Repeaters (9 minutes)   http://www.therainreport.com/rainreport_archive/rainreport-8-21-2009.mp3     RAIN Report 7/24/09: K3BEQ Petitions the FCC to Outlaw Closed Repeaters (14 minutes)   http://www.therainreport.com/rainrepo

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 1.2 GHz Base antennas

2009-08-26 Thread Mark
No problem - I was merely offering options/suggestions. I understand your desire to have a folded dipole! Good luck! 73 de Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of n3dab Mark - To keep from repeating my self i'll refer you to my respon

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 1.2 GHz Base antennas

2009-08-26 Thread Mark
trove of information! 73 de Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n3dab Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 11:14 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 1.2 GHz Base antennas I&#

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Low Power VHF Repeater - Solar

2009-08-26 Thread Mark
Tim, Is this a business band thing they are looking at, or can a GMRS repeater be a solution? Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tahrens301 Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:42 AM To: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater building

2009-08-22 Thread Mark
completely different band than the primary radio (for example, the primary is VHF and the PAC-RT is UHF), so you would need two antennas, but no duplexer. So your UHF portable would transmit to the car, which in turn would transmit on VHF. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeat

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