[Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for Vicor dc-dc converter module for IFR repair

2010-01-12 Thread n1ist
That's how most universal input switchers work - either double the incoming AC (110V in) or rectify it (240V in) to give 300V and then use that to make the lower voltages. You need to convert the incoming AC to DC, and can't use a 50 or 60Hz transformer, so that's the easiest way. It's just

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater/controller interconnect cable

2008-01-02 Thread n1ist
I'm getting ready to wire up a new repeater. In the past, I have used separate wires to make up the interconnect cable between the repeater and controller (RG316 for tx and rx audio, 2 pair for PTT/COS/CTCSS). Even in expando sleeving, it's not the best. Has anyone used PC VGA monitor cable

[Repeater-Builder] Moving R100 to ham band?

2005-01-03 Thread n1ist
The repeater fairies just dropped off a Moto R100, model Q2932A on 462.8624/468.8625 with a code of 051. It has options L168ANSP, L658AASP, and L143AGSP. How hard is it to move this to 447.175? I have the RSS from the Russian site and the notes from Batlabs; I will build the programming cable