[Repeater-Builder] HT-1000

2010-05-26 Thread w7trh
would be an asset to our group! Thought I would ask, while the HT1000 topic was being discussed. I am really impressed with all the knowledge and knowhow this group has to offer.I want to thank you! Best Regards, Tim Hardy W7TRH / AFA0TP Wa.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000

2010-05-05 Thread w7trh
Gosh! I should know better, yes "Mitrek"! I have about twelve, but ditched all the preamps. 73's Tim W7TRH Wa. - Original Message - From: "wd8chl" To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 10:17:31 AM GMT -08:00 U

[Repeater-Builder] MSR2000

2010-05-05 Thread w7trh
The pre-amps used in the "Mitrex" are the same as the MSR-2000! There are (2) VHF range of pre-amps. Should be lots of Mitrex "Out There". Good Luck! Tim W7TRH Vashon Is. Wa.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TK-630S Low Band for Rpt. use?

2010-04-29 Thread w7trh
To everyone in the group that replied to my query..A BIG thank you! I believe I will keep the TK-630S as a "Low Band" transciever. I has six ch., but is mechanically locked on ch. 1. Thanks again for the GOOD advise. Regards, Tim W7TRH Vas

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mitreks as UHF Repeaters?

2010-04-26 Thread w7trh
ticular problems. That is the machine that I used the large heatsink with. I would recommend using seperate rec. and xmitters. Regards, Tim Hardy W7TRH/AFA0TP Vashon Is. Wa. - Original Message - From: "Paul Plack" To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroup

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mitreks as UHF Repeaters?

2010-04-26 Thread w7trh
100w) rpt. that has been in service 15 yrs w/o a problem..really like the "Mitrex" design, and easy to replace discrete components, if need be!  With two separate radios, controller and duplexersyou are off and running! Best Regards, Tim W7TRH Vashon Is. Wa.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] General Electric VHF MVS Series Mobile

2010-03-24 Thread w7trh
quot; users from operating the radio, if/when ign. is "Locked"! If t If the MVS has a 2 ch. front panel, find some 16 ch. panels, and have fun. (I think there were some 128 ch. panels made, but scarce!) 73's de TIM W7TRH Vashon Is. Wa. - Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] General Electric VHF MVS Series Mobile

2010-03-24 Thread w7trh
John, You are correct.but remember, the "Ign. Sense" line has to be connected to the (+) power connection. And of course, use fuses in supply line. Have fun! These are a great, solid radio! 73's de TIM W7TRH - Original Message - From: "L

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Phasing Question

2010-03-10 Thread w7trh
Everyone who voiced an opinion. I see the error of my ways! I shall use only (1) antenna! Just want to rec. a better signal from a 800 trunking transmitter, about 30 mi. distant. Thanks guys, for setting me straight! Best Regards, Tim Hardy W7TRH/AFA0TP Vashon Is. Wa

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Narrow Banding versus Marine Channels (OT)

2010-03-02 Thread w7trh
Thanks for the words of wisdom, one and all! Tim W7TRH - Original Message - From: "wd8chl" To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 12:15:12 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Narrow Banding ver

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: On the topic of RCA radios

2010-01-31 Thread w7trh
frequency EPROM (2716), and the "PL" EPROM (2716). I had a fellow program mine, and lost track of him. Now, I have to change some frequencies and "PL" tones..so does anyone have capability to program the two EPROMS for the TAC310SX (TACTEC)(McCORMICK)? Love these radios!

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Source of Coil Slugs

2009-12-17 Thread w7trh
e by. I enjoy Motrac Stuff...Still using a Motrac rpt.(100w tube PA). Let me know off line if you require any caps..Merry Christmas! Tim W7TRH / AFA0TP Wa. - Original Message - From: "wb6dgn" To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 16,

[Repeater-Builder] Programming ASTRO SPECTRA Range2 to Range1

2009-11-21 Thread w7trh
repeater that is within ten miles, so a little less sens. can be tolerated. I do appreciate any assistence and wisdom. Tim W7TRH __

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

2009-10-02 Thread w7trh
Thanks for the update! There is a wealth of information within this groupI love it! Tim W7TRH/AFA0TP - Original Message - From: "motarolla_doctor" To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 2, 2009 3:35:52 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject:

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

2009-10-02 Thread w7trh
Thanks Jim for the correct "Skinny" re. the ASTRO Spectra. Hopefully they will come down in price. But, if they are a disirable radio, I suppose the asking price will continue to be quite high (For a while). 73 Tim W7TRH/AFA0TP - Original Message - From: "Jim

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Spectra A9 replacement button kit

2009-09-30 Thread w7trh
Hello Group, Does anyone know how to get in touch with Mike Blenderman? We became good friends during the time he lived and worked on Vashon Island, Washington, several years ago. I have tried various email addresses, and no luck! Thanks for any and all assistance. Tim Hardy W7TRH/AFA0TP

[Repeater-Builder] QUANTAR RPT.

2009-04-25 Thread w7trh
100 or so ! This 1991 rpt. is all new to memy other one is an MSR 2000 (Has not let me down is 16 years!) Tim Hardy W7TRH / AFA0TP Vashon Is. Wa.  

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need supplier for UHF welded yagi

2009-03-29 Thread w7trh
Hello Gran, I have had good luck with "Antennex" welded yagi ant. Tim W7TRH Wa. - Original Message - From: "Gran Clark" To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 5:55:41 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Repeater-Builde

[Repeater-Builder] Re. Quantar VHF Range1 Help

2009-03-27 Thread w7trh
rds, Tim Hardy W7TRH / AFA0TP Vashon Is. Wa USA

[Repeater-Builder] MAXON SMP-4000 PROGRAMMER HELP

2009-02-18 Thread w7trh
Tim Hardy W7TRH / AFA0TP Vashon Is. Wa. 206.850.9735

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Are you ready for narrowbanding?

2009-01-17 Thread w7trh
next step was 128 ch., which, of course we could never utilize! I think we paid about $275.00 ea. for the rigsnot too bad for a laptop programmable radio @ 45 w. output! Thanks for the good info Bill! 73's de Tim Hardy W7TRH Wa. -- Original message --

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Are you ready for narrowbanding?

2009-01-17 Thread w7trh
knock down the deviation, some rigs just won't fly. 73's de Tim W7TRH Wa. -- Original message -- From: "Chuck Kelsey" They are. I am one that says there won't be a huge flood of radios hitting the surplus market. Everything sold in the past 10 (o

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Radios and Coms in TV and Movies

2009-01-17 Thread w7trh
nts. I don't know what ever populated the "part 15" 49 mHz. band, after the cordless phones changed frequency. Seems like a waste, if no one is active. 73's de Tim Hardy W7TRH Vashon Is. Wa. -- Original message -- From: Joe Someone supposedly

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Radios and Coms in TV and Movies

2009-01-17 Thread w7trh
; was in it was an interesting band. The channels were differnt that the old cordless that are on 49 mHz. Tim Hardy W7TRH Wa. -- Original message -- From: "JOHN MACKEY" Class B was something on UHF, and class C was 27 MHz remote control. -- Original Message

[Repeater-Builder] Repeaters for "CERT" Use?

2009-01-11 Thread w7trh
OC on our Island UHF repeater. The EOC would certainly like to be tied into the CERT activities, so I am excited to think that CERT may be authorized VHF/UHF channels for their own system! Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Tim Hardy W7TRH/AFA0TP/FD. EMT

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Radios and Coms in TV and Movies

2008-12-23 Thread w7trh
I was a Pierce County Wa. State Paramedic in the middle 1970's, and remember the "MEDCOM" radios well. Actually sent an EKG very well to the ER Doc! (Not too much artifact) Happy Holidays and 73's Tim Hardy W7TRH/AFA5TP Vashon Is. Wa. -- Original message --

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Head for Icom 435 S UHF Radio

2008-12-04 Thread w7trh
mate with plug on radio?) What about programming? Is that going to be a problem? I guess I will take it one step at a time. Sure appreciate your assistance Mike! 73's de Tim W7TRH/AFA5TP -- Original message -- From: Mike Roden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Tim, I buil

[Repeater-Builder] Head for Icom 435 S UHF Radio

2008-11-30 Thread w7trh
th the 435? I would be greatful if anyone could point me in the right direction. I want to put the radio in service, since it is brand new in the box! 73's de Tim W7TRH Vashon Is. Wa.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mitrek repeater

2008-02-03 Thread w7trh
are many rigs out there that would "Fit the Bill" for rpt. use, but having used the MITREK for rpt., remote bases, packet. I tend to lean towards the MITREK.If you want to "Get your feet wet", this would be the chassis for you.(Easy to work on too!!) Regards, Tim Ha

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Narrow Banding for MSR 2000 (NB Surplus Communication Receivers in General)

2007-11-10 Thread w7trh
S. Thought well taken...I'll just reduce dev..All DoD around Seattle/Tacoma has gone to 400mHz. trunking, so I doubt there are going to be any "Neighbors" around my AFMARS frequency! Thanks, de Tim W7TRH / AFA5TP -- Original message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need preamp card for MSR 2000

2007-11-10 Thread w7trh
That is Good News! I'll get with Comm Spec. and take a look! This rpt. has been running flawlessly for over 12 yrs! It is part of the family. If those filters will make it compliant w/ the narrow banding regs, then I shall celebrate! Thanks for your valuable input! 73's de Tim W7TR

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need preamp card for MSR 2000

2007-11-07 Thread w7trh
, as it is on a USAF MARS fx., and we fall under the new regs!! I guess I will have to convert to 2m HAM, and re tune the Waccom Duplexers!! 73's DE TIM W7TRH/AFA5TP Vashon Wa. -- Original message -- From: "skipp025" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Ni

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need preamp card for MSR 2000

2007-11-07 Thread w7trh
ed to pass signal. I could help supply one, if you require the "Low Split" 73's de TIM W7TRH AFA5TP -- Original message -- From: "skipp025" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The preamp for the MSR-2000 Repeater Receivers is probably not > the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need preamp card for MSR 2000

2007-11-07 Thread w7trh
Hello, I believe the Mitrex used the same preamp, with same "splits"?(If we are talking about the "plug-in" board, with the slug tuned coil). Should be lots of Mitrex available cheap. 73's de TIM W7TRH/AFA5TP -- Original message -- From: