Re: [Repeater-Builder] RG 9 and RG 55

2005-02-03 Thread russ
it says RG-214/U on the coax. Lots of the bad stuff has been showing up at Hamfests and eBay and so on. Be careful. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Glenn Little WB4UIV [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 7:41 AM Subject: Re

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900 Mhz Ham

2005-02-03 Thread russ
that info. ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) We have been having a blast on 900! No LIDS, KIDS OR SPACE CADETS. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Steve Bosshard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 5:52 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder

[Repeater-Builder] Has any one used the DB-228?

2005-02-03 Thread russ
Hello All, Has any one used the Decibel Products model DB-228? I was thinkingof replacing my DB-224 on two meters in Ocean City NJ with one. I got a flyer two day in the mail and it shows 9 DBd omni or 12 DBd offset on two meters. WOW! Sincerely,Russ Stafford, W3CH Yahoo

[Repeater-Builder] Thank you for all the replys about the DB-228.

2005-02-03 Thread russ
Thank You all that replied, I guess I will stop tomorrow morning and order one to try on our Ocean City NJ 147.285 repeater. I will also have them install it. 41 feet no wonder it has so much gain! Thank You again, 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Q [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Repeater-Builder] RE: Austin tri-plexers.

2005-02-02 Thread russ
there for many years as well. The bottom line is we have had good luck with an older Austin. I guess they have changed or something. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Bob Dengler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 2:49 PM Subject: Re

Re: [Repeater-Builder] A Poor Man's Multicoupler?

2005-01-31 Thread russ
folks who make the pre-amps that work so well. Very Best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Joe Ciarcia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 12:08 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] A Poor Man's Multicoupler? We are using

[Repeater-Builder] Receiver power divider

2005-01-31 Thread russ
Hello All, I found the flyer from ARR on the receiver power diver. The PD2 10-1000 MHz (2 way) The PD4 (4 way) and a pile of things that come with it. Very best of 73, Sincerely,Russ Stafford, EE,PE.GROL, PG-GB-01751.HAM, W3CH.GMRS, WPYK-254. Yahoo! Groups Links To visit

Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF GE Mastr II mobile question

2005-01-29 Thread russ
I belive they are 110 watts as that is the Max you can have out under part 90 of the FCC rules. So they made a pile of them for business bands service. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Chris Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 28

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-224 Spacing Came Out Ok

2005-01-28 Thread russ
on how the DB-224(e) worked. Of Crosse it is 8 degrees now so I mite have to eat my words if any water got in to any thing before the deep freezes hit. Good luck! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: kf0m [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 27

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-224 Spacing Came Out Ok

2005-01-27 Thread russ
your test go! Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: w9mwq [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 5:00 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] DB-224 Spacing Came Out Ok Well I applied the new harness to the DB-224 today and it came

Re: [Repeater-Builder]Large box houses!

2005-01-26 Thread russ
all goes well. But it is nice to know that some one can answer a question or two. Just my 25 cents worth smile. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH Trustee, Metro-Comm, INC. W3PS repeater network. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224

2005-01-26 Thread russ
best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 3:52 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224 Dave, Letsget the whole story out. You your

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224

2005-01-26 Thread russ
am sure the tape they have will not make you sound to good. And besides the wrong info it says came from your controller people why blast the folks who did help you this is just not right. Take it some where and tell some one who will belive your BS! We won't. Russ, W3CH - Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224

2005-01-26 Thread russ
I agree! I have been saying the same thing in the passed two e-mails. 73 Russ - Original Message - From: Kevin Berlen, K9HX [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:22 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224 Could you fine

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224

2005-01-26 Thread russ
of payment. That I know for a fact. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: mch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:14 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224 Russ, Why not let them discuss the subject alone? We have

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224

2005-01-26 Thread russ
4:54 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224 Russ, You don't remember, but it was on your recommendation that I called Cook Towers in the first place. Ask Dean to play the tapes and I'll FAX his cheat sheet to you, if you like. Wrong; wrong; wrong! Also, please run your emails

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Rename this group?

2005-01-26 Thread russ
So do I! Let's help build some systems. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Al Wolfe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 6:28 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Rename this group? Perhaps we should rename this group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Rename this group?

2005-01-26 Thread russ
Let's not rename any thing and we can all pay our bills and help others to build systems! 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Al Wolfe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 6:28 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Rename this group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RE: Account overdue. Not a good person.

2005-01-26 Thread russ
I hope it never changes to any one's business forum! I like helping people. Lets get back to building systems! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Ronny Julian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 6:03 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224 Loop Lengths for 145.110 Mhz?

2005-01-25 Thread russ
True but when you change the harness to get down tilt (PER DB) you also change the spacing. (Also per DB) . It is also just cheaper to buy a new DB-224 for the two meter Ham band. You get a new antenna and it will work for many years. Lord knows they are cheaper then grits. 73 Russ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need help on wacom cans

2005-01-25 Thread russ
Wacom was 100% bought by TX/RX in NY. They do have most of the info on the older Wacom duplexers. - Original Message - From: Doug [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 8:39 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need help on wacom cans

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224 Loop Lengths for 145.110 Mhz?

2005-01-24 Thread russ
Hey every one, Let us not forget that they change the spacing to get down till on the DB-224. Also Dean does this stuff every day. The old saying you can't beat a person at there own game mite apply here. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: highlandfl [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater

[Repeater-Builder] DB-420's for Ham and GMRS!

2005-01-24 Thread russ
fall and it is doing a wonderful job there so I am hopeful that these I just got will work just as well on GMRS. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Mathew Quaife [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 5:49 PM Subject: RE

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224 Loop Lengths for 145.110 Mhz?

2005-01-23 Thread russ
pipe is the wrong one. Sounds like you will have fun when the weather breaks. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Mathew Quaife [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 5:08 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224 Loop Lengths

[Repeater-Builder] All the same radio! Try?

2005-01-21 Thread russ
south and they had one. That is a neat Midland. It has a out BD channel-lizer and an out BD Com-Spec. PL incoder. But it is on 24 hours a day and just keeps running. Good luck with you 220! Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mating a CAT-1000 and a Kenwood TKR-850E Model II

2005-01-21 Thread russ
helped me allot on my 1st Kenwood. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH. - Original Message - From: David A. Robichaux [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 8:20 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Mating a CAT-1000 and a Kenwood TKR-850E Model II

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Powering the Repeater With Marine Batteries

2005-01-21 Thread russ
into. It sure would be down and dirty cheap. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: w9mwq [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 12:11 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Powering the Repeater With Marine Batteries Last night my

[Repeater-Builder] Suppliers and point of fact!

2005-01-20 Thread russ
foot in mouth check some things out! Some folks you talk about are on the list monitoring and will reply to your BS! Know of what you speak. I will only pass on things I know to be 1st hand fact. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: nj902 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: It is really funny!

2005-01-20 Thread russ
Well I guess you sure do not know better! I will speak my mind as to what I and many outer know to be fact! Lets move on. Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 1:46 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater

[Repeater-Builder] Correct DB224 Spacing for two meters.

2005-01-20 Thread russ
to third and from the 3rd to the 4th. This will work just fine. 73 Russ, W3CH Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: It is really funny!

2005-01-20 Thread russ
Hey block this! - Original Message - From: Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 9:55 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: It is really funny! nj902 wrote: Or else add russ to your spam blocker. that's what I did

[Repeater-Builder] It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread russ
you can buy just the borads and build it up your self. But all the bashing of the early Maggiore stuff and now sing the prase of the the same 13-509's is just to funny for words! Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH. Trustee, Metro-Comm, INC. W3PS Ham repeater network. Yahoo! Groups Links

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 Repeater

2005-01-19 Thread russ
We use to tie them on to the wiper side for the dev. pot throught a 15 mfd bipolar cap. From what I remimber it worked ok. Good luck, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Ralph Hogan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 8:28 AM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread russ
The old Maggiore's where made from Clegg and Midlands. So I am not wrong! Call them and ask Maggiore (610)436-6051 They will tell you. I know I had a few of them. The new Maggiore's they do build there own stuff. So before you insert foot in mouth know what you are talking about! Russ, W3CH

[Repeater-Builder] Welcome to w3publicservice

2005-01-19 Thread russ
New Ham group on Yahoo. All are welcome to join in on the fun! - Original Message - From: w3publicservice Moderator [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ham radio op's Subject: Welcome to w3publicservice Hello, Welcome to the w3publicservice group at Yahoo! Groups, a free, easy-to-use

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread russ
right from the makers key board! A BIG THANK YOU PAUL! Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 1:02 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: It is really funny! I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: It is really funny!

2005-01-19 Thread russ
Maggiore now makes a fine repeater! I have many on the air on the Metro-Comm, INC, W3PS repeater network and they ALL work just fine. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH Trustee/Owner Metro-Comm, INC. W3PS Ham repeater network/system. - Original Message - From: Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB224 Spacing

2005-01-19 Thread russ
You mite want to just ask the folks over at Cook. - Original Message - From: w9mwq [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 4:04 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] DB224 Spacing Anyone have the spacing information on the DB224 antenna

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Separation

2005-01-16 Thread russ
You could just buy two pass filters. number one to pass only the transmitter and installed on the transmitter. Number two would be a pass filter on the receiver tuned to the receiver this will stop your problem. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater forsale!

2005-01-14 Thread russ
will not work for that project. I would like $1000.00 plus shipping and I will program it at no charge. It looks brand new and works like it as well! Please contact me direct off line. [EMAIL PROTECTED] or by phone 856-863-5685 Very best of 73, Sincerely,Russ Stafford, EE,PE.GROL, PG-GB-01751.HAM

[Repeater-Builder] GONE!

2005-01-14 Thread russ
Hello All, The Kenwood TKR-850 that I listed this morning is gone! Sold it in about an hour. The 26 outer folks who sent e-mail. Sorry I only had the one for sale and it went so fast! Good price I guess. Any way thank you to all who replayed. Very best of 73, Sincerely,Russ Stafford, EE

Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors

2005-01-13 Thread russ
Hey Chuck, Ask for Mary Brown and ask for the Cook Tower Mod. They come all soldered. Very nice. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 6:08 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: GMRS Repeater

2005-01-13 Thread russ
Hey Mathew, Watch what you buy! It mite work on GMRS but is it type cert. by the FCC? Many things are not. The best deal I have seen is a package that includes the repeater, duplexer, hard-line, power supply. Multi PL/DPL. Contact me direct and I will pass on where to get the GMRS package at.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors

2005-01-13 Thread russ
happy now! 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:59 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors With all due respect, we are discussing the pros and cons of clamp vs. crimp RF

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Mobile Duplexers

2005-01-13 Thread russ
There are a couple of MFG. making a flat pack duplexer. That will work 600 kHz. It is larger then the mobile duplexer but no where near as large as a station duplexer. - Original Message - From: nj902 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile Duplexers

2005-01-13 Thread russ
Hello All, C.P. as well as some of the MARS folks use this kind of split. Oh so does the C.G aux. as well and it works real nice for them. 73 Russ - Original Message - From: Mark Holman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 11:05 AM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile Duplexers

2005-01-13 Thread russ
Some of the newer flat pack duplexers will do it. they will go down to 400 kHz but you are limited to 50 watts and you only get 60 to 70 DB but if you are using a couple of HT's it will work OK around a Hamfest. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: A heads-up to repeater owners

2005-01-12 Thread russ
Bogner makes a nice 10 Dbd for 150 MHz used a lot by the Coast Guard. But it is about 80 feet long and gets side mounted it is multi folded dipoles. Lord knows how much that thing must cost. smile. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors

2005-01-12 Thread russ
Hello All, I would NEVER use crimp for any thing to do with duplex. Like a repeater, They will work OK (crimp) for test cables and the crimp connector is easier to install but you can not beat a good solder on clamp connector! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Paul Holm [EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors

2005-01-12 Thread russ
. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Un-Retired K2/100 SN 3075 http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hello All, I would NEVER

Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors

2005-01-12 Thread russ
. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Un-Retired K2/100 SN 3075 http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hello All

Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors

2005-01-12 Thread russ
You missed the point. Bad business and trying to cheapen the product sent them the way of many before them. - Original Message - From: Daron J. Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 2:24 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder]

Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors

2005-01-12 Thread russ
You can't buy a new one smile They where sold. - Original Message - From: Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 2:03 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors At 01:56 PM 1/12/2005 -0500, you wrote: Ever wonder what

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: New repeater buildup

2005-01-07 Thread russ
I would look at a newer repeater such as an R-1 by Maggiore Labs it has a very low draw. A Kenwood TKR-850 is a great repeater but it draws a lot more DC power. Both the above are great repeaters as they do NOT need a lot of TLC. They will just run and run. Good luck! 73 Russ, W3CH

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Decibel Products DB-224 Antenna Noise

2005-01-07 Thread russ
You mite also check your jumpers. No LMR-400 or 9913 type coax remember. RG-214/u or RG-142 or 1/25" or 1/2" super flex and so on. Your feed line up to the antenna should also be a Hard-line type of coax. stare RF is a bad thing on any repeater system. Good luck Russ, W3CH

Re: [Repeater-Builder] question on repeater set up...

2005-01-06 Thread russ
You can call the FCC toll free and ask. 888-callfcc - Original Message - From: Ed Lemley To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 7:15 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] question on repeater set up... Thanks for the

[Repeater-Builder] Over stock

2005-01-04 Thread russ
a call direct. 877-992-2665 Just passing along what should be a good deal if any one has need of any of these repeaters. ***NO I DO NOT HAVE ANY THING TO DO WITH COOK TOWERS. JUST PASSING A MSG*** Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH Trustee, Metro-Comm, INC W3PS repeater system. Sincerely,Russ Stafford

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile Repeaters?

2005-01-03 Thread russ
the TKR-850 on low power? 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 3:49 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile Repeaters? Dakota Summerhawk wrote: Is the best way to have a mobile repeater up

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile Repeaters?

2005-01-03 Thread russ
Well they don't bother each outer and there is room for all the duplexers. So I guess there is no reason not to run them they way they are set up as they are not broke. Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile Repeaters?

2004-12-31 Thread russ
in the com-van. We are hopeful to add 927 MHz over the winter. 73 Russ, W3CH Trustee, Metro-Comm, INC W3PS repeater system. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email

Re: [Repeater-Builder] TX RX Duplexer

2004-12-29 Thread russ
A tracking generator. - Original Message - From: w9mwq [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 9:00 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] TX RX Duplexer Anyone have any idea how to identify a set of TX-RX duplexers for the 450 band if

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Outlet for RG214/U

2004-12-29 Thread russ
Contact me direct off line I can help. ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - Original Message - From: DCFluX [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 11:41 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Outlet for RG214/U Anyone know where I can get 1/4

Re: [Repeater-Builder] XYZ

2004-12-29 Thread russ
Hey Kevin and the group, The test was because I got a new computer from Santa. It took a bit of time getting every thing working in it. Very best! I wish every one a Happy and Healthy New Year. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Kevin Custer To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DCI Band Pass Filter

2004-12-26 Thread russ
Hey Rick, I have one on a two meter off site receiver. I did not get your direct e-mail address. Mine is [EMAIL PROTECTED] if I can answer your questions. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2004 2:40

Re: [Repeater-Builder] fiplex duplexers

2004-12-23 Thread russ
with the Cook Tower mod. We have been very happy with the new TX/RX at the up-graded sites. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH. - Original Message - From: Jed Barton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 11:37 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] fiplex duplexers

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900 meg stuff

2004-12-23 Thread russ
Hey Jed, Contact me direct off line, Russ. ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Jed Barton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:37 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 900 meg stuff Hey guys, i

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for custom made cables

2004-12-17 Thread russ
I get mite from Cook Towers, Toll free 877-992-2665 e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Barry Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 2:41 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for custom made cables cable

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MASTR II mobile conversion question

2004-12-17 Thread russ
will have to concur on what Russ said, as I personally called the FCC field office about this matter about five months ago, and what I was told is that there is no mobile that is acceptable to be converted as a base repeater. They would not give any model numbers as such, generalized

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for custom made cables

2004-12-17 Thread russ
-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 9:50 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for custom made cables Tesco also - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 4:27 AM Subject: Re

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for custom made cables

2004-12-17 Thread russ
is well worth it if they also perform a sweep. I have seen as much as $25 per connector. - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 9:49 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for custom made cables

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cursed Coax

2004-12-17 Thread russ
of the dish. Then RG-6 to the set top box in the house. There must be a ton of this stuff sitting in a warehouse some where that is coming out all over the place here of late. Be careful! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Paul Kelley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for custom made cables

2004-12-17 Thread russ
to do it. When we set up a site we at most times don't have the time to do connectors, as we need to get the system on line and move on to other jobs. - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 11:49 AM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for custom made cables

2004-12-17 Thread russ
I would buy the cable with what ever connector I need on each end from the get go. - Original Message - From: Mike Perryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 1:15 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Source for custom made cables

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for custom made cables

2004-12-17 Thread russ
it - and you don't find their mistakes until you are up the tower? That doesn't make any points with me. Neil - WA6KLA russ wrote: The sweep on there site master is extra. - Original Message - From: W2JRT - Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Kenwood TKR-830

2004-12-17 Thread russ
tuned to the Ham bands. Oh! The old software that worked the Kenwood TKR-850 will not work on the ver. two you need the KPG-91D or better to program this newer repeater. 73 Russ, W3CH ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - Original Message - From: n9wys [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Kenwood TKR-830

2004-12-17 Thread russ
PS: They also sell the Kenwood Service Manual's at a fair price. I have bought one for every repeater a bought from them. As well as some GMRS mobiles and a control station(Sorry small base station on GMRS). 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MASTR II mobile conversion question

2004-12-16 Thread russ
Mathew, Thank you for the rubber stamp on what is going on with GMRS. Maybe some one will stay out of trouble after reading your post. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Mathew Quaife [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 15

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MASTR II mobile conversion question

2004-12-16 Thread russ
Hello All, The Maxtrac book shows 5 PPM and the GMRS is 2 PPM so may be not. What is the difference between a Radius and a Maxtrac? Is the Radius tighter on spec.'s on some models? There are some models of Radius that are FCC Certified for GMRS under part 95. But not all models. 73, Russ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: FCC typr acp.

2004-12-15 Thread russ
is 50 watts. Small base or control station is 5 watts. HT is 5 watts erp. (Most GMRS HT are 4 watts out put so they get 5 watts erp.) You can down load a copy of part 95 from many places on the web. Enjoy GMRS it is a pile of fun. But follow the rules. Very best of 73, Russ, Ham, W3CH. GMRS

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MASTR II mobile conversion question

2004-12-15 Thread russ
I have a list that the FCC gave me when I got busted. It is 600 pages long front and back. I have a buddy who is going to scan it into a format that can be e-mailed. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: Doug D. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday

[Repeater-Builder] Helping or not?

2004-12-15 Thread russ
and getting busted. I thought Repeater builders was to help people with GOOD info. Not myths or hear say. All way willing to help! Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Barry Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 10:03 AM Subject: Re

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MASTR II mobile conversion question

2004-12-15 Thread russ
Yes it can, Just as soon as I get it in a format that we can e-mail. I am told it will be big. Russ, - Original Message - From: Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MASTR II

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Update: Problem with Spectrum Communications Corp.

2004-12-14 Thread russ
against the owner. Taking money with the intent not to deliver is a crime in PA. Good luck on this one! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Steve Bosshard (NU5D) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 7:58 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cursed Coax

2004-12-14 Thread russ
As stated many times make darn sure that your RG-214 has a /u in the model number. I.E. RG-214/U it make a big difference. - Original Message - From: Joe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 7:18 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder]

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: FCC typr acp.

2004-12-14 Thread russ
that problem. Most of our repeaters have one chat tone on and 8 for each family so we get a pile of folks on GMRS. Enjoy GMRS, 73 Russ, Ham, W3CH GMRS, WPYK-254 - Original Message - From: Ronny Julian To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 14

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II mobile conversion question

2004-12-13 Thread russ
They have changed names a couple of times. GE---Ericson- MA/Com But there are NO Ericson or MA/Com on the list under Part-95. I my self got busted so I would not want any one else to go through the pain in the a** that was. 73 Russ, Ham, W3CH GMRS, WPYK-254 GROL, PG-GB-01751 Life member, ARRL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Update: Problem with Spectrum Communications Corp.

2004-12-13 Thread russ
If you need a good Ham Lawyer in PA contact me direct off line I will pass along the contact info. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH snip__ - Original Message - From: n9fam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II mobile conversion question

2004-12-13 Thread russ
Your right! I am sorry I forgot all about Com-Net. It was so short lived. - Original Message - From: Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II mobile conversion question russ wrote

[Repeater-Builder] FCC typr acp.

2004-12-13 Thread russ
or may have had it in the past but none can be used at this time. I could not find any model on my list that I had that was a few months old. So I called this morning to get an answer. So if you are running any of the above on GMRS you can't under part 95 GMRS. Sad but true. Sincerely,Russ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II mobile conversion question

2004-12-12 Thread russ
I mite be wrong. Where did you look it up at? I have the list from the FCC I just got it about 3 months back and there are no GE's on it (GMRS Part 95) It is about 600 pages long and no GE. 73 Russ, Ham, W3CH. GMRS, WPYK-254. - Original Message - From: Kevin King [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] celwave 5042-1

2004-12-12 Thread russ
Celwave was bought by RFS. I will send you the tuning info I have on the 5042-1 direct. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: milguy111 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2004 5:12 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] celwave 5042-1

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II mobile conversion question

2004-12-11 Thread russ
No it would not! It is not type accepted under part-95 of the FCC rules for GMRS. in fact no GE ever was. 73 Russ, Ham, W3CH GMRS, WPYK-254 - Original Message - From: cdldoug [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2004 1:00 PM Subject

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Station master antennas

2004-12-10 Thread russ
Unless you are using the so called white sticks. (Ham grade) you will NOT have any problem with fiber glass antennas by RFS, DB, SINCLAIR, TX/RX and so on! Good luck, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Daron J. Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: info

2004-12-10 Thread russ
Well they kind of did a patch job on they PA a few months back. I have two of them and they work OK. The ver. two I like even more. It runs at 40 watts cool as can be hours. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2 Meter VHF Preamp

2004-12-10 Thread russ
Hey Mathew, I like the ARR (now AR2) I have all ways had great luck with them! There contact info is 860-485-0310. They also have a new web page but I do not know what it is. I most of the time just call them and visit. They send out a nice catalog. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 802.11b wireless aka the next generation of packet

2004-12-09 Thread Russ
full amateure power on us chan 1-6 with call sign of course , her ein the hills of PA NLOS is a real problem , lotta cracks to fill with signal for true 11 mbps wifi Russ N3TIH - Original Message - From: Tedd Doda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: carfones

2004-12-09 Thread russ
Hey Skipp, The Phil-Mont group in Philly PA uses a pair on there 147.03 repeater. smile! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2004 12:33 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: carfones Re

Re: [Repeater-Builder] info

2004-12-09 Thread russ
. The two mobiles is not a real good way to go for a repeater for Ham. I would call around and see what folks have to offer. Very best of luck on your repeater project. 73, Russ, W3CH Trustee Metro-Comm, INC. W3PS repeater network. - Original Message - From: feederclamp [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] What is best folded Dipole array for 2M

2004-12-09 Thread russ
to 170 MHz or such. You can still buy them cut to your pair and in the Ham band. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Robin Staebler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2004 5:38 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] What is best

Re: [Repeater-Builder] info

2004-12-09 Thread russ
for the TKR-850 will not work on the new ver. two. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Maire Company [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2004 6:04 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] info I would go with the Kenwood TKR 740 for VHF and TKR

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