My only response on this topic since Kevin doesn't allow rules
discussions.
GMRS is allowed up to 50 watts TPO unless you are operating a small
base station, then the 15 watt rule comes into play. A small base
station operates at 5ppm minimum frequency tolerance and a standard
base station
Thanks Vern...I would like to see your setup, if you don't mind.
Email me at your convenience.
Have a great weekend
Bob, GMRS WPVV845, Amateur KG4WAD, LMRS WPXC892
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, w6nct [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thank-you; it has been an interesting learning
Congrats Vern
May I ask you...what are you using for an RF detector? I'm in need
and can't find any info on the subject.
Thanks
Bob, GMRS WPVV845, Amateur KG4WAD, LMRS WPXC892
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, w6nct [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
UPDATE: I have an operational test
Happy New Years to all to start with.
I have a 2 meter repeater that uses one of the older Sinclair 202-g
duplexers. I think this is the right model number...its the 4 can
hybrid ring model with the horizontal notch dielectric tuning stubs n
top.
As one can expect, I'm getting about 70 dB
Good afternoon Ray
I'm in Rowan County. Local repeaters and info as follows:
146.775- pl 94.8 open -I own this one - pretty good coverage, mainly
designed as local handheld municipal repeater
146.730- pl 94.8 open - pretty good coverage
145.410- pl 136.5 open - wide coverage repeater with
Correction 147.730 - Every Thursday evening at 8:00 PMshould
read 146.730
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, rtoplus [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
...snip...
Nets are as follows:
147.730 - Every Thursday evening at 8:00 PM
145.410 - Every Tuesday evening at 9:00 PM
145.410
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
National Emergency Assistance Radio Team Headquters wrote:
Date :05-29-2006
Time :8:00 PM CST
From :Lige Turner
Repeter-Builder
I,m Am A GMRS Radio Operater
And I Would Like More On How
To Build A UHF-FM
email me at robert @
rtoplus dot com.
Bob, GMRS WPVV845, Amateur KG4WAD, LMRS WPXC892
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
DCFluX wrote:
Yeah, just like it is the law for any 2M repeater on a mountain
top to
have PL on the receiver. Um, Right
email me at robert @
rtoplus dot com.
Bob, GMRS WPVV845, Amateur KG4WAD, LMRS WPXC892
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
DCFluX wrote:
Yeah, just like it is the law for any 2M repeater on a mountain
top to
have PL on the receiver. Um, Right
Paul, you're correct...CTCSS (or DCS) should be utilized but its not
required.
Bob, GMRS WPVV845, Amateur KG4WAD, LMRS WPXC892
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Paul Yonge [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
But this is GMRS-it MUST, by law, be CTCSS controlled.
Are you sure about that?
Hi folks
Anyone have any experience with Radial (not Radial/Larsen) antennas?
In this month's issue of Mission Critical, this company has a 136-174
mHz 4 bay folded dipole...model D4 VHF...decent specs, height, girth,
and mounting that would fit nicely with requirements I have. They
have a
Hi Joe
I have 4 GMRS repeaters set up in my area. If all he wants to do is
to talk over his 50 acres, wouldn't a base with a decently high
antenna and quality hand held suit the need? Course a repeater
would be nice for them for trips to town or whatever if he has the
space for equipment
On a related question...what is the concensus regarding the minimum
output for VHF and UHF maxtracs before ghosts start appearing?
Thanks
Bob, GMRS WPVV845, Amateur KG4WAD, LMRS WPXC892
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--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Ron Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Nick,
You need to get a license, $75 for 5 years. Also download part
95, regs
for GMRS, from www.fcc.gov; about 20-30 pages. They follow pretty
much the
old CB rules.
Fee is now $80.00
Base stations are
Hi
taken from my post on another reflector
Apparantly the FCC in its vast wisdom, has determined that GMRS via
VOIP is ok as long as the internet medium is not PSTN. This allows
DSL, cable, satelite, T1 and most everything else except dialup to be
used. I have not verified this personally,
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Don Pomplun
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Can you spell that out in a little less jargon, please.
Also, do you not mean VOIP via GMRS?
PSTN?
Is this essentially saying that you can use your GMRS
radio/repeater for
VOIP, internet access, and what else?
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Interesting!! Please cite the reflecter/web site/address where you
saw this info posted. I would like to follow up on this with the PRSG
for their opinion.
Doug N3DAB/etc./etc.
Hi Doug
Here is the site that quotes the
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Why would present any more problems on GMRS then with the ARS. If
you don't want unauthoriced (unlicensed) users you don't have to
connect your radio/repeater to a computer.
Doug N3DAB/etc./etc.
My problem lies with the
Let me also state that I have no clue of how the client/server
software or its controls (or echolink or others for that matter)
operate, so some of my fears may be over blown.
Bob, GMRS WPVV845, Amateur KG4WAD, LMRS WPXC892
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--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This discussion might be better served by setting up another yahoo
gmrs rptr. owner user group. and follwing up there. Most amatuers
(excpt those who have worked in commercial radio shops etc.) don't
know anything about GMRS.
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Ronny Julian [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
I thought it was just that one guy in MI. Is he not the PSRG?
Hi Ronny
Yes and no. Corwin Moore is the PRSG and says that there
are associates but refuses to say who they are/were.
Bob, GMRS WPVV845,
You guys are my heros!!! I've been looking for a decent antenna for
my 2 meter repeater that is located within a historical district.
All I've been able to find to this point are the amateur quality
one's that folks have mentioned already here or commercial ones that
are too large. The one
I am interested as well Kevin.
Bob, GMRS WPVV845, Amateur KG4WAD, LMRS WPXC892
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Dave VanHorn [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Repeater Builder is currently vending a dual band antenna that works
well in duplex service. We'll have several at Dayton, with a
Good day to all
This was posted in a couple of other yahoo groups the other day. It
might be off topic for this group, but this really concerns/angers me
as a GMRS repeater owner. There has been discussion regarding this
post within several yahoo groups as well as the Popular Wireless BBS.
Hi all
I sent the TKR-850 out on Wednesday, the 20th and it just arrived back
from the service center a few minutes ago...with a brand new PA board
(I opened it up to check). Haven't checked the power out yet, but
according to their service slip, diagnosed and checked everything with
40W
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Russ Stafford [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
A few questions back.
Is it a TKR-850 or TKR-850 ver. two?
What Freq. range is it in? Not what you have the software having
it tune
tune but what freq. did it come from the dealer or factory on?
What
Howdy all
I finally have gotten around to setting up my TKR-850 UHF repeater.
A few questions.
I know that power is set up in software, however, I can't get but
about 27 watts max out with the software set at max even on the test
channels using LDF1 hardline, bird meter, and dummy load.
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
At 04:14 PM 4/18/2005 -0400, you wrote:
Those repeaters are rated for 25 W for continuous duty repeater
service,
so it is making rated power. In any case, I wouldn't run it
beyond what
your getting.
---Not
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
There is a reported vco (out of band) stab/lock
problem some 850 repeaters. Kenwood just told
me because the problem is hit and miss for out
of band (amateur) operation, they don't support
operation out of the
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'm using a couple of maxtracs and
a R.I.C.K. for a controller with the XMTR turned down to about 20
watts into the duplexer. Aside
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Tom Parker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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
Hi Neil and all
Thanks for all of your input and suggestions. I guess I'll go with
RG-214/U simply for the storage factor and rolling/unrolling I can
see happening during drills and (hopefully not), an
actual event...superflex, I'm afraid, might get crushed or bent
out of shape.
I like
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I guess I should have said we use a Kenwood TKR-850 (non ver. 2)
for the
repeater running 25 watts and for a duplexer we use an old mobile
duplexer
model 631 made by Celwave. It does work very well. Set up time
takes
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The little DB-404 works very well we use it for bike-a-thons and
walks and
so on. We park my
SUV in a good spot at the event. And leave it
all day during the event. We also have a repeater we install on a
high reach
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Bob and the Group,
I have seen Russ's set up on his SUV
and the DB-404 is not a large antenna
at all. His mount folds backwards. It
is made for the Tar heel low band mobile
antenna.
I would not use a mag mount for any
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Joe Montierth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Something you might look at would be one of the
lightweight fiberglass base station antennas made by
Antennex, Maxrad, etc. These only weigh about 4 or 5
pounds, you could also get several 6ft sections of
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Perryman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Bob,
For a portable mast I would suggest going to your local RV center
and asking
about one of their portable flag poles. It has a small base
approx. 12 x 14
inches (place it on the ground and drive your tire
Question
I'm assembling a portable/emergency GMRS repeater for my vehicle.
Said repeater will run about 10-15 watts or so out of the duplexer
(notch style). I'm trying to decide on an antenna to use. I want
to go with a mag mount for portability reasons. Would you fine
folks recommend a
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Custer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Comments threaded.
mch wrote:
I would hope Kevin would let the discussion continue, as it is of
VITAL
importance to anyone putting a non-ham repeater on the air.
Joe M.
In this instance, I'll agree to
Hi all
I've followed this thread with great interest seeing that our club
just purchased a DB224E to replace an aged stationmaster.
Question...We ordered the 138-150 mHz model, Tessco part # 62446.
There was nothing in the paperwork referencing element spacing or
anything else along those
Thanks all for the infowipes nervous perspiration drops off
brow I thought it would be fine, but I wanted to make sure. We
will be side mounting the antenna so I will be ordering the DB5001
mounting kit.
73
Bob, GMRS WPVV845, Amateur KG4WAD, LMRS WPXC892
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--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Paul,
...snip...
A 100W repeater normally requires 100
dB of isolation for zero desense, and that usually calls for six
cavities. However, I have used a Q-202G duplexer with two added
bandpass cavities on the
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Q [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes! and they work well. You need different cable lengths and
different
length rods on the tubular caps,or convert to trimmers. 73,Lee
Hi Lee
I changed my cable lengths (that is a different story...some lengths
had
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Custer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
rtoplus wrote:
Decision making time on my part. Background...I have 2 micor UHF
repeaters, 1 is a stock community repeater flavor the other is a
standard unit. The triplers are bad in both units.
Fix
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Steve Rodgers [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
What about using a Maxtrac LPIxxx series rafio? It has a 2W output.
Steve WA6ZFT
Hi Steve
I did think about using a Maxtrac or another flavor radio. The only
problem with that is the frequency
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Steve Rodgers [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
You are right. Maxtracs are 5ppm. For an amatuer application,
this is not
much of an issue. I was unaware of the 2.5ppm commercial
requirement.
Steve
WA6ZFT
Yea Steve, for GMRS 2.5 is required. I
Decision making time on my part. Background...I have 2 micor UHF
repeaters, 1 is a stock community repeater flavor the other is a
standard unit. The triplers are bad in both units. After much
searching for tripler replacements and by virtue of me being tired
of having these 2 full size
Morning Jim
The price thing I mentioned was in relation to the new price,
which in Tessco is about $1900 wholesale. I ended up NOT buying the
duplexer by the way...I UPS'd it back to him. Your statement about
his employment probably is correct. My word tech likely was in-
accurate and his
Hi Steve
I haven't had a chance to remove the pre-amp. Here's the story...
My handy-dandy motorola tech came to the site about 3 months ago
to help. He told me I had about 6db-10db of desense according to
his zillion dollar service monitor. He was wanting to sell me a
used Celwave 5042-1
Hi
I'm thinking about putting 1 or 2 bandpass filters on my repeater
receiver...got some desense. System is: MSR 2000, VHF 2 meter,
about 50 watts out of the duplexer, 1/2 in hardline, 1/4 in hardline
jumpers, el cheapo antenna (I know, I know), stock pre-amp, etc.
Question is:
1. Is
Hi there Skip
I'll address your input like you did:
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
rtoplus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi
I'm thinking about putting 1 or 2 bandpass filters
on my repeater receiver...got some desense. System
is: MSR 2000
From another group
Bob, GMRS WPVV845, Amateur KG4WAD, LMRS WPXC892
FBI agents conducted a raid of a psychiatric hospital in San Diego
that was
under investigation for medical insurance fraud. After hours of
reviewing
thousands of medical records, the dozens of agents had worked up
quite
Greetings from NC at 2:45AM
After arising at about 2:00 AM for a nature call, I noticed on my
scanner, an un-modulated signal. I turned on the lights in the
house to check the channel on the scanner. Damnit, it's my 2 meter
repeater! I don't know how long its been keyed up cause I've been
Well its now 9:50 EST. The repeater has been keyed up since 2:00
AM. Just a few of minutes ago, it stopped. No funny noises, no
nothing...just stopped. Then, as I was typing this, it keyed up
again. During the time period that it was unkeyed, I keyed it up
with my HT and it responded just
@yahoogroups.com, Mathew Quaife [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Hopefully it is just somthing interfering and no damage has been
done, Then
you would know your intermittant duty amp passed the light duty
mode. Good
Luck.
Mathew
- Original Message -
From: rtoplus [EMAIL PROTECTED
Well I visited the site and powered down everything...let it all
rest for about 5 minutes. After powering back up, everything seems
fine. The heat sink was hot as a firecracker, naturally (got up to
90 degrees here today as well and the repeaters are in a tupperware
tool/garden house).
Greetings
OK...OK...this is off topic, I'm sorry. I posted the same thing in
the Motorola group and I'm not sure it'll be answered there so I
thought I'd post it here too.
I have acquired a bunch of ht440's and ht90's. Currently crystled
for service in the 154 mhz area. I checked out batlabs
Greetings all
Here's the situation. Our repeater is at 146.775-. Currently, we
have a real cheapie antenna and we want to replace it. We have
somewhat of a stealth situation in that our location is within a
histerical (historical) district and our hosts don't want the
height of the antenna
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Davies, Doug A FOR:EX
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have been having a heck of a time getting my Q202G to tune to
146.xxx..
DougI share your grief! I'm also on 146.775...However, I found
out something today! This is a kinda long story so bear
I'm buffalo'd (not unusual for me). Got a UHF (462 mhz) unified
micor...was working fine a couple of weeks ago...it's just been
siting in my office unplugged. I finally got around to tuning the
duplexer today and when I connected everything back up...nuttin. I
can't key up using the
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Maire Company
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I would try first to clean all the boards where they plug into
the back
board.
also the connections on all the boards to the sub boards also
check the 9.6
volt fuse
good luck
I'll try that. The funky
Thanks all for the replies. I'll do a cleaning job first and then
proceed from there.
73
Bob, GMRS WPVV845, Amateur KG4WAD, LMRS WPXC892
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Hi folks
It appears as if my bird 43 meter has flown south for the winter.
It reads slightly but only slightly. I've tried multiple radios,
multiple bands, and multiple slugs...no avail. Any ideas how to
bring this rascal home?
thanks
Bob, GMRS WPVV845, Amateur KG4WAD, LMRS WPXC892
Hi Fred
Yea...tried that...no happenings
Bob, GMRS WPVV845, Amateur KG4WAD, LMRS WPXC892
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Fred Flowers
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The meter may be stuck. Give it a rap.
From: rtoplus [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Daniel V. Keane
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have recently acquired a Regency Repeater. I know nothing about
it and am looking for any information or manuals. The crystals will
need to be changed for GMRS use (462.550).
It says: FCC DATA: Regency
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