Re: [Repeater-Builder] Omnidirectional antenna into 2m band

2004-07-23 Thread russ
If any one believes this is 6 DB then would you like to buy a bridge? - Original Message - From: Mark Holman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 8:34 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Omnidirectional antenna into 2m band Cushcraft

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Omnidirectional antenna into 2m band

2004-07-23 Thread russ
on would be much better. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Gregg Lengling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 8:34 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Omnidirectional antenna into 2m band Once again we see references to gain without

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-2 for 10 FM

2004-07-22 Thread Russ
leon N2HLT hey bub , contact john to get my phone number or contact me off list at russ(at)cantonpa.net , i need to speekis with ya lol Russ N3TIH or rather call me on the 050 machine - Original Message - From: Leon Ingerick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: repeater-builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS Repeater Info Wanted

2004-07-12 Thread russ
This is well written! You forgot that a base station from your home can be only 5 watts. GMRS is a pile of fun as well. 73 Russ, WPYK-254 Ham, W3CH - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 8:08 PM Subject

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS Repeater Infor Wanted

2004-07-12 Thread russ
,that was just changed. You will enjoy GMRS. You will want to go to the ffc.gov web page and get a ticket. You fill it out on line and pay for it on line and it comes in just a few days in the mail. Good luck and enjoy GMRS! 73 Russ, Ham, W3CH GMRS, WPYK-254 - Original Message - From

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS Repeater Info Wanted

2004-07-12 Thread russ
Hey Joe, You are wrong! The spec.'s are not the same. 90,95,101. Don't believe me just go read for your self. 73 Russ - Original Message - From: Joe Montierth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 10:33 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS Repeater Info Wanted

2004-07-12 Thread russ
UN like Ham radio part 97 where you can put most any thing on the air. Part 95 GMRS you can not! I have watched a pile of just bad info go across the list. This is just not right. Get a copy of part 95 and read it. Understand it before you build. READ READ READ. Good luck and 73, Russ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] New Repeater in Ocean City NJ.

2004-07-10 Thread russ
Maxtrac's with a 30 watt mobiles and EF high gain mobile ants. It is a must that you not use mag mounts on 927. Low loss coax is also a must. I hope this will be of help! 73 Russ. - Original Message - From: Richard W. Solomon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Midland Manuals

2004-07-09 Thread russ
You mite try Stinson Associates. They are a Midland Manufactuerr's Representative. The guy we deal with is Stephen Van Allen. There phone number is 610-446-8639 they mite just have some laying around. They are very nice people to deal with. Good luck! Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From

Re: [Repeater-Builder] meter amps

2004-06-16 Thread russ
. THERE ARE SO FEW WHO STILL DO! Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH Trustee W3PS Metro-Comm, INC repeater network. - Original Message - From: Maire Company [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 5:54 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] meter amps what model

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-224 Phasing Harness.

2004-06-16 Thread russ
they have helped me alot. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Mathew Quaife To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 8:57 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-224 Phasing Harness. Hi Russ, thanks for the input. I did call

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer cable question

2004-06-15 Thread russ
Hey John, I have used both and have had good luck with both. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: John J. Riddell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 1:51 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer cable question I have always

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile mont question?

2004-06-15 Thread russ
replyed! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 6:06 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile mont question? Hi, Try the Diamond K400CNMO both AES and HRO have them. I have 4

[Repeater-Builder] DB-224 Phasing Harness.

2004-06-15 Thread russ
complete you would have to call Cook Towers for the Ham price much less then list I am sure. It is made by DB for the DB-224. I hope this is some help to every one who is looking. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH Sincerely,Russ Stafford, EE,PE.GROL, PG-GB-01751.HAM, W3CH.GMRS, WPYK-254

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2 meter amps

2004-06-15 Thread russ
the Maggiore repeaters and just love them. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 2:55 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] 2 meter amps I've run Henry 1/4 KW repeater amps on two machines for over 4 years, both

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB224 Element Impedance Info Needed

2004-06-15 Thread russ
Just a point. DB is now made in Mexco as is A/S and many others that Andews bought out. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: Charles Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 11:37 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB224 Element Impedance

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-224 Phasing Harness.

2004-06-15 Thread russ
this will be of help. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Mathew Quaife To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 5:57 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-224 Phasing Harness. Do you have the number for Cook Towers. Would be easier

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2 meter amps

2004-06-15 Thread russ
Hey Gregg and all, You are right they are pricey but you realy do get what you pay for. You can order them for 13.8, 24, 28 or even 48 VDC. I can't get over just how cool they run. I mean on net night they run cool. Nice amps to behold. 73, Russ W3CH - Original Message - From: Gregg

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer cable question

2004-06-14 Thread russ
Hey every one, I would use only silver, silver teflons by King or Amphenol. But you want to make darn sure you do not have a chrome out side. Stick with the name brands. 73, Russ W3CH - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer cable question

2004-06-11 Thread russ
jumpers. Try it you'll like it! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Mathew Quaife [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 5:52 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer cable question Good question then Russ, what makes the 214/U a better

Re: [Repeater-Builder] East coast system? OT

2004-06-07 Thread russ
they will install it for you.big grin. All kidding aside I hope this is of some help for you. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 7:14 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] East coast system

Re: [Repeater-Builder] East coast system?

2004-06-07 Thread russ
Hey Don, We have a lot of rolling hill. The repeater tx is along the Delaware river 25 feet amsl with in 5 miles the ground jumps up to almost 400 feet And as you go NNW even more. So line of sight get bad when you get behind a hill. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: Don [EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] East coast system?

2004-06-07 Thread russ
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] East coast system? It runs 200 watts to a 3 dbd omni at about 429' on the tower. Russ How Far in Miles can one Hear the 10 Meter Sig , Ground Wave not Skip . Thanks Don KA9QJG Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF 5000

2004-06-06 Thread russ
. if you drop a line to Kathy, AB2LF at the club e-mail ask her to send you a list of the Metro-Comm repeaters it will tell you a pile of stuff. The repeaters are all open (no dues) so you are most welcome to use any of the system. Kathy, AB2LF e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Enjoy and 73! Russ, W3CH Trustee

[Repeater-Builder] East coast system?

2004-06-06 Thread russ
not have a web page. No I will not mail the list of repeaters over this list server. I guess this has replyed to all the e-mails at one time. smile But a note: Every one is always welcome to use the Metro-Comm, INC system. Please use it as if it was your own. very best of 73, Russ, W3CH

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: PD220 antennas

2004-06-06 Thread russ
. They went up and work very well. We are very happy with the folks at Cook towers. As are all repeater groups around here. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Ed Folta [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2004 9:23 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re

Re: [Repeater-Builder] East coast system?

2004-06-06 Thread russ
Hey Don, It really is not all that good. About 20 to 30 miles as a rule and when the skip comes up much less. smile Way to many repeaters on to few pairs. It would be nice if every on would PL there 10 meter repeater but %^*(*^ guys just won't. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From

Re: [Repeater-Builder] East coast system?

2004-06-06 Thread russ
Hey LJ, I have heard it all! Here on the east side of the country it is the same. But when the skip is not there is a bit of fun. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 5:02 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] East coast system?

2004-06-06 Thread russ
is real good about sending out her list so if you need to know send her an e-mail. ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) she will send you the list of the system. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Q To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 5

Re: [Repeater-Builder] East coast system?

2004-06-06 Thread russ
Gee John, I have heard the same crap on two meters about PL! Funny Comm-Spec makes decoder for any radio out there. The folks here all have to have pl on the receivers soon. Maybe one one year left. It helps alot. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: JOHN MACKEY [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF 5000

2004-06-05 Thread russ
to love 927 Ham! We are having a ball on the Metro-Comm 927 system here in NJ. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH Trustee W3PS Metro-Comm repeater network. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2004 2:16 AM Subject: Re

Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF spectras

2004-06-05 Thread russ
Hey Doug, Please send me a way to contact you off line. ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: doug [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2004 11:55 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] VHF spectras

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rockwell antenna

2004-06-04 Thread russ
To move it down the band you would have to add to the in sides. also it is unity gain in the 1st place. It would be go to put on eBay or take it to a ham-fest and make some money back on it to buy a good omni for your repeater. - Original Message - From: Rick - VA3RZS/Charlotte - VA3CMR

Re: [Repeater-Builder] PL on a MASTR II

2004-06-03 Thread russ
luck, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Steaven Rogers, W4YI [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 12:19 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] PL on a MASTR II This has probably been asked before, but I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rockwell antenna

2004-06-03 Thread russ
This is used for what the goverment calls there UHF band. 225 to 399 MHZ this one should be cut for 243.00 as a center freq. Good luck. 73 Russ - Original Message - From: Rick - VA3RZS/Charlotte - VA3CMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Cc: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB - Dead Kenwood TKR -820

2004-06-03 Thread russ
Hey Jeff, What parts do you need? Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 10:20 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] WTB - Dead Kenwood TKR -820 WTB - Dead Kenwood TKR-820 repeaters for parts. Thanks

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sharing a receive site

2004-06-01 Thread russ
multi coupler that would be better. Also a bit cheaper then what we did. Good Luck, 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 4:03 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Sharing a receive site Hi, all -- I am

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TK-840 Question

2004-05-31 Thread russ
. Good luck, 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Leon Ingerick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 5:36 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TK-840 Question Thanks for the info on the TK-840.. Does anyone know where I can get

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maxtracs as Repeaters, some Questions (no flames included)

2004-05-24 Thread russ
No they do not have a web site but you can go to www.batlabs.com for lots of good info on 900.\ 73, Russ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2004 12:28 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maxtracs as Repeaters, some

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maxtracs as Repeaters, some Questions (no flames included)

2004-05-23 Thread russ
. NO I DO NOT WORK THERE. Just for info. BTW they are very nice folks to deal with. 73 Russ - Original Message - From: Gregg Lengling To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2004 7:46 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Maxtracs as Repeaters, some

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900 mhz pa equip

2004-05-21 Thread russ
What do you have? Make model, power in, power out. Volts? 12,24,48? 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Larry Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 5:57 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 900 mhz pa equip Anyone know the value

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900 mhz pa equip

2004-05-21 Thread russ
We have a 927 system in Ocean City NJ and all tests so far look real good. We go live this Sunday in full service. 73 Russ - Original Message - From: Larry Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] rg142 duplexer jumpers

2004-05-19 Thread russ
It will work. I most of the time use Belden RG-214/U coax to interconect the cans to the repeater. A bit less loss and very eazy to work with at VHF and UHF. Good luck on your new repeater system. Very best, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: DIGITEL S.A

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 mhz antenna

2004-05-08 Thread russ
On the comm-spec and Maggiore that is why I ask if he had the book I was going to tell him what page. I will direct folks to who I use that had the best price. And will deal with a Ham on stuff. Russ - Original Message - From: Fred To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 mhz antenna

2004-05-08 Thread russ
I can't sreak for most but every one around here use RFS of DB NOT Ham grade stuf. We have 10 220 repeaters on the air in our net work NONE have a G-7 Russ - Original Message - From: Chris Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 07, 2004 10:28 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Spectrum Communications

2004-05-08 Thread russ
Sorry to report that yes they are still in business. New owner. Still in the same place in Norristown PA. Good luck, Russ. - Original Message - From: Joe To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2004 8:14 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 mhz antenna

2004-05-07 Thread russ
On the Metro-Comm repeaternet work we use PD-200's, PD-220's made by RFS (old Celwave) and DB-224 for two twenty. Give Cook Towers a call tell them you are a Ham. There toll free number is 877-992-2665. They carry the above. Good luck and 73, Russ, W3CH Trustee W3PS - Original

[Repeater-Builder] Looking for a bare Compa rack

2004-05-05 Thread russ
Hello All, I am looking for an empty or bare Motorola Compa cabnet. Must also have doors that work. If it also looks good that would be nice. Please contact me direct off list. [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit

Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-850 - Where to get CTCSS enable signal?

2004-04-14 Thread russ
It tells you in the program book how to ID the pin. Its all software. Good luck! Russ - Original Message - From: jfrohoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 2:50 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-850 - Where to get CTCSS enable

Re: [Repeater-Builder] COM 3 Service Monitor

2004-04-13 Thread russ
Hey Rod, I have two comm.-3's and both books are different. One is below ser. number 7,000 and one above. If you tell me if you are above or below 7,000 I can make you a copy if the right one. 73 Russ, W3CH ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - Original Message - From: rodrj2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] motorola uhf gm300 in 929.6625 mhz?

2004-04-05 Thread russ
Why go throuh all that? You can but 900 MHZ Motorola 900 MHz Maxtrac's, GTX's and so on already on 900 MHZ. I have picked up a few on eBay and they work just fine as a rule. Good Luck, Russ, W3ch - Original Message - From: DIGITEL S.A. To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Re: [Re: [Re: [Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: 440 Mhz Receiver with COR]]]]

2004-04-01 Thread russ
Well I am on my Lap top and it has Auto Fix. I can't fine where to turn it off. The big problem is it looks good till I send it. Then after it goes off the sreen it fixes what it does not like. 73 Russ - Original Message - From: mch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900mhz Spectra Tac Receiver

2004-04-01 Thread russ
system. 73 Russ, W3CH Trustee W3PS Metro-Comm, INC repeater network. - Original Message - From: Adam C. Feuer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 9:16 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 900mhz Spectra Tac Receiver Hello All, I sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-304 DB-420 Product Manuals

2004-04-01 Thread russ
That is great. I am glad to hear they could help you. I know every time I call them they bend over back wards to help out. I just yesterday bought two DB-420's cut to 440 to 450 MHZ. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900mhz Spectra Tac Receiver

2004-04-01 Thread russ
Same site. www.batlabs.com - Original Message - From: Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 12:18 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900mhz Spectra Tac Receiver russ wrote: We have 9 Spectra's all the info came from the Bat

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2 meter antenna selection

2004-04-01 Thread russ
budets. There toll free number is 877-992-2665 Make sure you ask for Kathy, AB2LF and teller you aree Ham. They give a discount to Ham's. Good luck! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: rtoplus [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 4:05 PM

Re: [Re: [Re: [Re: [Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: 440 Mhz Receiver with COR]]]]

2004-03-31 Thread russ
not but the Part 90 did. I see so much of it out there. Any way. Have a great day and a good night. 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: JOHN MACKEY [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [Re: [Re: [Re: [Re

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Yugo radios

2004-03-31 Thread russ
Hello Skip, Very good and well written. What is going on here of late is Part 17 of the FCC rules that puts a lot of things back on the owner of the tower site. I my self own a few towers and the paper work is a pain not like the good ole days when no one cared. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Phelps Dodge Model 458 antenna specs?

2004-03-31 Thread russ
Try getting up with RFS. Phelps Dodge was sold to Celwave and then sold to RFS. They even keep the same model numbers. Good Luck, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: n1nte [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 7:17 AM Subject: [Repeater

Re: [Re: [Re: [Re: [Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: 440 Mhz Receiver with COR]]]]

2004-03-31 Thread russ
was king. But in the pass few year they have lost more contracts then they ever have. So that is the answer to the why question. Very best. Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 8:08 PM

Re: [Re: [Re: [Re: [Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: 440 Mhz Receiver with COR]]]]

2004-03-31 Thread russ
it is not cheap. You get what you pay for. smile Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [Re: [Re: [Re: [Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: 440 Mhz Receiver with COR

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-304 DB-420 Product Manuals

2004-03-31 Thread russ
I just got the papper work on a DB-420 from Cook Towers. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: w9mwq [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 1:20 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] DB-304 DB-420 Product Manuals Does anyone have a copy

Re: [Re: [Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: 440 Mhz Receiver with COR]]

2004-03-30 Thread russ
as Maggiore (new stuff) you have no Idea. So please lets help people with good info not half bad info! Or name calling! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: JOHN MACKEY [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 7:54 PM Subject: Re: [Re: [Re

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF link

2004-03-30 Thread russ
are linking at 2.5 all through a Link-Comm controler. But it should work. Smile. Thank you for the heads up. Very Best of 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Pete Dziomba [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 8:08 PM Subject: Re

Re: [Re: [Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: 440 Mhz Receiver with COR]]

2004-03-30 Thread russ
in to the noise that outhers even with a pre-amp would not. The offer is open. I would love to give you a tour. Have a great day! Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 8:06 PM Subject: Re

Re: [Re: [Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: 440 Mhz Receiver with COR]]

2004-03-30 Thread russ
Come on out and see 18 that work fine. Well installed and work great. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 9:25 PM Subject: Re: [Re: [Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: 440 Mhz Receiver with COR]] I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900Mhz info???

2004-03-30 Thread russ
every thing on the 927 Ham band at 2.5 so that every one does not have to convert evey mobile and HT to 5 KHZ. Are repeaters and links are all 2.5 on 900 MHZ. Good luck. We just love 900 a fun place to play! If you need a sore for 900 radio's let me know, ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 73 Russ, W3CH

Re: [Re: [Re: [Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: 440 Mhz Receiver with COR]]]

2004-03-30 Thread russ
THE FCC! They came off the list a few years back. Go read for your self. Still a pile of the out there that have not been replaced but that does not back it right. Just a fact. 73 Russ. On the side there are about 40 very happy Maggiore users on the list? Most just do not want to get in a back

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Cable Legnth

2004-03-30 Thread russ
THANK YOU! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: NĂ˜ATH [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 11:18 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Cable Legnth Kevin Custer Oh, and by the way.. Lets stop the name calling and other

[Repeater-Builder] DB-420's

2004-03-30 Thread russ
repeaters give-am a call. 877--992-2665 Ask for Kathy, AB2LF and make sure you tell her you are a Ham. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH No I don't work for them just passing on the good news! Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] cor logic circuit thoughts

2004-03-30 Thread Russ Crisp
Not to devalue any of the excellent options presented previously, but there is also a board made by Link Communications that will give you 'micor style' squelch, and cor output. It's not real expensive, and adds these functions to any receiver. All you supply is descriminator audio and DC. Plug

Re: [Repeater-Builder] a little help

2004-03-29 Thread russ
Hey Eric, Give cook towers a call they have every thing from soap to nuts for 220 MHZ we buy lots of the stuff we use on Metro-Comm from then and they give a good discount to us Ham's they do sell RFS (Celwave) and DB and even Sinclair. They even sell repeaters and duplexers. Good Luck, 73 Russ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: 440 Mhz Receiver with COR

2004-03-29 Thread russ
Try Maggiore Labs in West Chester PA. there phone number is 610-436-6051 they make a top notch reciver. Better then some of the older stuff for around the same price. Good luck and 73, Russ, W3CH Trustee W3PS Metro-Comm repeater network. - Original Message - From: w9mwq [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] a little help

2004-03-29 Thread russ
I FOR GOT THE PHONE NUMBER OR E-MAIL ADDRESS. Toll free number 877-992-2665 e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good luck! 73 Russ W3CH - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 9:49 AM Subject: Re

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF link

2004-03-29 Thread russ
repeaters and links. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Tedd Doda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF link On Mon, 29 Mar 2004 09:31:02 -0500, russ wrote: We are going

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF link

2004-03-29 Thread russ
simplex. Big problem. We up graded most of our links to 1296 MHz but this path is shakie on 1296 in the summer so we are going with 927 as there are not many Hams there. We will report on how it makes out. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH Trustee, W3PS Metro-Comm repeater Network. - Original

Re: [Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: 440 Mhz Receiver with COR]

2004-03-29 Thread russ
and the receiver would shut. We lent him a maggiore on this pair and he loves it and his users love it. He fixed up a Mater Two and that (HE SAID) works better but the users like the sound and the range of the Maggiore. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH Trustee W3PS/r - Original Message - From

Re: [Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: 440 Mhz Receiver with COR]

2004-03-29 Thread russ
and white TV on rabbit ears and be happy how well it works. I my self will go watch the news in DTV. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH Trustee Metro-Comm, INC W3PS/R - Original Message - From: JOHN MACKEY [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 1

Re: [Repeater-Builder] a little help

2004-03-28 Thread russ
The G-7-220 is a fine omni for the price. Best Ham grade omni. BUT if you install a DB-224 or an RFS PD-220 it will work a whole lot better. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: N6KYD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 1:52 AM Subject

Re: [Repeater-Builder] a little help

2004-03-28 Thread russ
. She gives great prices. We have bought piles of stuff for the Metro-Comm. repeater system from them. Also way great to deal with and will not rush you off there toll free line like some. They are also in the QST in the classifieds. They have two adds this month. Good luck and 73, Russ, W3CH

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: WTB UHF Repeater

2004-02-08 Thread Russ Stafford
We have a set up like this but we use two duplexers and two coax switches. works ok for a port-a-peater. We use a Kenwood 850 and two TX/RX duplexers we had Cook tower set it up for us and it works just fine. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Tim To: Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] duplexing a spectra 900Mhz or a ge mastr exec on 800

2004-02-07 Thread Russ Stafford
MHz stuff. It is a fun band so far. Lots of stuff to watch out for. Like your users will find things like coax. A lot of coax is only good to 512 MHZ. Same with mobile mounts. Need to be good to 1000 plus MHZ. Good luck on 902! 73 Russ, W3CH Trustee Metro-Comm, INC W3PS repeater network

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Programming Cable for TKR-850

2004-02-06 Thread Russ Stafford
Yes you can build the cable. But a cable from a Kenwood dealer as much less trouble. On your TKR-850 if you are going to use it for a Ham repeater make sure you get the Ham software from your dealer not the commercial or get both smile. Great repeater! 73 Russ - Original Message - From

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater for GMRS use-help needed??

2004-02-05 Thread Russ Stafford
repeater. But put up a real repeater 73 Russ - Original Message - From: Lee Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: repeater-builder repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 12:16 AM Subject: Fw: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater for GMRS use-help needed?? Yes,..they are being

[Repeater-Builder] Tuffduck

2004-01-30 Thread Russ Stafford
Hello all, Does any one have a URL, phone number or address for Tuff-duck? Does any one know what the connector is on the Motorola GTX HT is called? This is the RF connector for the duck. very best of 73, Russ, W3CHTrustee, W3PSMetro-Comm, INCRepeater Network.Echo-Link node 119660(W3PS-R

Re: [Repeater-Builder] circulators

2004-01-26 Thread Russ Stafford
We use them on EVERY transmitter in our system! Some tower owners require them. It is a great idea to use a circulator it solves many problems before they are a problem. 73 Russ, W3CH Trustee, W3PS Metro-Comm repeater network. - Original Message - From: Johnny [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Bad price from Cook!

2004-01-23 Thread Russ Stafford
repeater parts that we have gotten from Cook. We have bought Duplexers, Hard-line (Coax) RFS-455's and yes DB-420's for the Ham bands. It's owned by Hams so they are easy to talk to as well. Very Best of 73, Russ, W3CH Trustee, W3PS Metro-Comm Repeater Net Work, Echo-Link node number 119660 (w3ps-r

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Bad price from Cook!

2004-01-23 Thread Russ Stafford
on the next thing I get from them after all this smile. Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Jeff DePolo WN3A To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 7:04 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Bad price from Cook! Decibel quit making

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Bad price from Cook!

2004-01-23 Thread Russ Stafford
DB will not sell direct. I think COOK Towers orders a pile of the Ham stuff as well as Business, Police and Fire stuff. We as Hams gain because we can still get a great Ant. 73 Russ - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 434 439 mhz Operation

2004-01-22 Thread Russ Stafford
Yes I know of two. The Hi-Pro's will (610)436-6051 And the Kenwood will with the hacked software. Good luck. - Original Message - From: uplink28 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 12:43 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 434 439 mhz

[Repeater-Builder] Bad price from Cook!

2004-01-22 Thread Russ Stafford
.??? range or any where between 406 and 512 MHz. I do not work for Cook nor do I get paid by them this is just an FYI for every one on the list. Very best of 73 Russ, W3CHTrustee, W3PSMetro-Comm, INCRepeater Network. Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 75 to 50 ohm match

2004-01-21 Thread Russ Stafford
It's nice that you had good SWR but so does my dumb load. Do you sweep it with something like a site master? Be neat to see. Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: randy kisthardt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 12:08 AM Subject

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Please help with building a kenwood repeater

2004-01-19 Thread Russ Stafford
No they do not have to be the same. BUT! Turn the power down on the one you are using to transmit. Then add a fan on it. Good luck Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Mike To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 9:16 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 900 MHz Radios For Ham Radio ..

2004-01-17 Thread Russ Stafford
and Johnson's work very well. There is a fella here in GA that even has a GE master two repeater for 902. There are lots of great radio's for the 902 MHZ ham band. Mite take just a bit of work but they work well! Very best of 73 Russ, W3PS Trustee Metro-Comm, INC W3PS repeater network. Echo-Link node

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Backup Repeater System

2004-01-16 Thread Russ Stafford
Why not just add two touch tone decoders? One on each repeater. Then just touch tone on the repeater that you would like on line. This works well for us. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: John Everson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 15

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help with finding discount HT750 1250's

2004-01-14 Thread Russ Stafford
I just get some new radio's from Cook towers in GA. They do mother M new and discount to Hams and Fire fighters. The toll free number is 877-992-2665 and the direct number in Marietta GA is 770-423-7553. they have been very helpful to our group. We bought 3 902 MHZ repeater from them. I just

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Alinco DR-235T for lilnk

2004-01-09 Thread Russ Stafford
Hello All, We have a DR-235T on our Echo-Link.(link to the system) It has been running for about 4 months. It works just fine. 73 Russ, W3CH Trustee W3PS Metro-Link repeater network. Echo-Link node number 119660 (W3PS-R) 24 hours a day. - Original Message - From: johnmichaelwelton

Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]

2004-01-07 Thread Russ Stafford
Hey Guys, You can always put up a repeater on 220 or 900 or 1296. We are having lots of fun with 900 MHz. and yes you can even use a Master II for a repeater. Lots of radio's for 900 Maxtrac's, Spectra's GTE's and even Johnson and Kenwood's. Have fun! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater TVI Problem

2004-01-05 Thread Russ Stafford
It changed back about 1985 or so to 1500 watts. BTW it changed from 2000 watts not 2500 smile - Original Message - From: Virden Clark Beckman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 12:59 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater TVI

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Info on Cook towers.

2004-01-05 Thread Russ Stafford
cost? thanks John - Original Message - From: Russ Stafford To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2004 2:40 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Info on Cook towers. Hello All, Here is the info

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