[Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-29 Thread Cecil Ferguson
I am a new member of the group with a question. We have the opportunity to replace our present "pieced together" repeater with a Micron, which is offered at a better than believable price. We will need crystals, however. Can anyone give us the approzimate cost of a set of crystal units for

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-29 Thread Q
, 2004 11:16 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed > > I am a new member of the group with a question. We have the opportunity > to replace our present "pieced together" repeater with a Micron, which > is offered at a better than believable price. We will need crys

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-29 Thread Q
rsday, October 28, 2004 11:16 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed > > I am a new member of the group with a question. We have the opportunity > to replace our present "pieced together" repeater with a Micron, which > is offered at a better than believable price. We wi

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-29 Thread Cecil Ferguson
ginal Message - From: Cecil Ferguson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Repeater-Builders Group Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 11:16 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed I am a new member of the group with a question. We have the opportunity to replace our present "pieced to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-29 Thread Cecil Ferguson
thing as a cheap 2 meter duplexer that works well.Prepare to pay if you want one. - Original Message - From: Cecil Ferguson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Repeater-Builders Group Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 11:16 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed I am a new member of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-29 Thread Neil McKie
Would that be a Motorola Micor ?? Neil - WA6KLA Cecil Ferguson wrote: > > I am a new member of the group with a question. We have the opportunity > to replace our present "pieced together" repeater with a Micron, which > is offered at a better than believable price. We will need crysta

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-29 Thread Joe
I really don't think that Q was being mean or hitting you too hard, I just think that Q was trying to clue you in on the reality of building a 2 meter repeater. I have had cheap duplexers (old telephone company IMTS duplexers) and tried my best to make them work without success. I would consider

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-29 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
needs. Contact me off the list if you're interested. Larry [EMAIL PROTECTED] Original Message: - From: Q [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2004 01:17:56 -0400 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed Also,the words"2mete

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-29 Thread Cecil Ferguson
It is, and obviously, I goofed.  Thanks to you and all the others that responded.  I now have my answer on the crystal units.  Still open for the cheap duplexers, however.  We have one priced to me for $750.00 tuned to our frequency.  Still looking, still hoping. Thanks, Neil and all the oth

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-29 Thread Cecil Ferguson
Thanks, Joe, and realizing my goof,, my response was in jest as well.  Thanks for the information.  This is the price range I'm seeking.  As related in another response, I have a $750.00 offer, tuned to our frequency and guaranteed.  I believe there is someone on this list that can get us a s

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-29 Thread Q
or non-duplex chassis and will require different levels of work to make them play well.All details,please... - Original Message - From: Cecil Ferguson To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 5:31 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-29 Thread Q
machine may get by with 80-90db isolation. As I stated in my other reply,details are needed to help you out - Original Message - From: Cecil Ferguson To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 5:33 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-29 Thread Q
How much for the duplexer? Have the tuning rods been cut short? - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 10:00 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed > > I have a Sinclair Q202G 4-cavity Pass/Reject VHF Duplexer which is

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-29 Thread Cecil Ferguson
10:00 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed I have a Sinclair Q202G 4-cavity Pass/Reject VHF Duplexer which is currently ttuned up on a 600 KHz split (on 166.350/166.950 MHz). It came came with a Motorola MSR-2000 Repeater on the same frequency - I just picked these up from the BLM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-29 Thread Joe
$750 may not be a bad price for a very good set of duplexers tuned to your frequency. I suggest that you post all the information that you have about the duplexer, (ie manufacturer, model #, age, condition, what freq. they are going to be used on ,etc ), here to the list. We can then give you an

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-30 Thread Cecil Ferguson
l.All details,please... - Original Message - From: Cecil Ferguson To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 5:31AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Helpneeded Hey, I meant Micor.  You're right, a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-30 Thread Kevin Custer
Cecil Ferguson wrote: It will be a few days before we can investigate and determine exactly what we are receiving, if we decide to go that direction.  If not, we're looking at a turn key GE repeater. http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/custombuilt.html Kevin Custer Y

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-10-30 Thread Cecil Ferguson
Thanks, Joe.  I truly appreciate your input  I haven't worked with repeaters since the mid-70's, helped a guy make a set of duplexers, I did the machining, silver soldering and looked over his shoulders as he tuned them.  Haven't touched duplexers since, so I had no idea--. It will be a few

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-11-03 Thread Q
ctober 29, 2004 9:59 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed Cecil Ferguson wrote: It will be a few days before we can investigate and determine exactly what we are receiving, if we decide to go that direction.  If not, we're looking at a turn key GE rep

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-11-03 Thread Q
What is the length of the cavities???   - Original Message - From: Cecil Ferguson To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 5:06 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed No, the rods are full length, in fact they will

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-11-03 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I'll open up the cabinet this weekend and measure them. I may try to tune it up on 2-Meters this weekend. LJ Original Message: - From: Q [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 11:39:34 -0500 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help n

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-11-03 Thread Steve Grantham
es in length. I ordered this duplexer new back in about 1980, and have retuned it at least four times over the years without any difficulty." Steve - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 8:00 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed

2004-11-04 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I just took the door off of the Sinclair Duplexer cabinet and measured the cavities length - they're 24" long. LJ Original Message: - From: Q [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 11:39:34 -0500 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] H

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed - Micor

2004-10-29 Thread KI4AWK
eater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 5:33 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed OK, so go easy.  I said I was new to the list.  Don't hit me too hard the very first time, or is this the norm?  You know, cheap ;is relative.  Thanks anyway.Gen

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed - Micor

2004-10-29 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Message - From: KI4AWK To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 6:00 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed - Micor Probably about $50 for crystals, I suggest sending the channel element to ICM to have the crystal installed and

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed (humor)

2004-10-29 Thread Kevin Custer
Neil McKie wrote: > Would that be a Motorola Micor ?? > Actually, I think he meant GE Micron, it's similar in size and features to the Motorola Master 11 which was popular in the near future to build repeaters from. These radios are not to be confused with the less popular Motorola Mitrex,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed (humor)

2004-10-29 Thread Neil McKie
Don't forget the 'G line' to the antenna ... Neil Kevin Custer wrote: > > Neil McKie wrote: > > > Would that be a Motorola Micor ?? > > > > Actually, I think he meant GE Micron, it's similar in size and features > to the Motorola Master 11 which was popular in the near future to buil

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed (humor)

2004-10-29 Thread Neil McKie
Hey Kevin, Since you have done some work in the CATV industry, why don't you explain how a 'G line' distribution system works? Thank you Kevin, next April is a few months out yet. Neil Kevin Custer wrote: > > Neil McKie wrote: > > > Would that be a Motorola Micor ?? > > >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed - Micor

2004-10-29 Thread Cecil Ferguson
day, October 29, 2004 6:00AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Helpneeded - Micor Probably about $50 for crystals, I suggest sending the channel element to ICM to have the crystal installed and temperature compensated. Keep in mind too that you wi

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed (humor)

2004-10-29 Thread Cecil Ferguson
Hi, Neil.  Yep, if push comes to shove, I'll build up a duplexed using, not RG-58 but RG-8 or better.  Had a friend in SC some 35 years back, make one and it worked swell.  Had no problems what so ever.  The antenna you suggest, of course, is an excellent choice .  We have hard line promised

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed (humor)

2004-10-29 Thread Ken Arck
At 11:13 AM 10/29/2004 -0500, you wrote: Hi, Neil. Yep, if push comes to shove, I'll build up a duplexed using, not RG-58 but RG-8 or better.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed (humor)

2004-10-29 Thread Q
:21 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed (humor) > > Neil McKie wrote: > > > Would that be a Motorola Micor ?? > > > > Actually, I think he meant GE Micron, it's similar in size and features > to the Motorola Master 11 which was popular in the near future

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed (humor)

2004-10-29 Thread Jim B.
Ken Arck wrote: > At 11:13 AM 10/29/2004 -0500, you wrote: > Hi, Neil. Yep, if push comes to shove, I'll build up a duplexed > using, not RG-58 but RG-8 or better. > > > Ken > (there is so much tongue in cheek around here, it's like watching a porno > flick!) > ROFLMAO!

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed (humor)

2004-11-01 Thread Jeff DePolo
M > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed (humor) > > > > Neil McKie wrote: > > > Would that be a Motorola Micor ?? > > > > Actually, I think he meant GE Micron, it's similar in size > and features >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed (humor)

2004-11-02 Thread albemarle7
Congratulations to Jeff Depolo. Hope you enjoy many happy years with the new bride. Gary K2UQ 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]

[Repeater-Builder] Help Needed on Motorola Spirit Radios

2005-05-22 Thread Mathew Quaife
Is anyone on the list familiar with the Motorla Spirit radios? If so, please contact me off list. Need some help with them. Thanks. Mathew W9MWQ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from

[Repeater-Builder] Help needed with TX combiner problem

2005-08-03 Thread vintageaudio2004
Hello, I just installed a new 6-ch VHF MPT1327 system using MTR2000 Motorola repeaters (100W) with optional preselectors installed, a Telewave M101-150-6TRM combiner, and Sinclair RM201-112S1B RX multicoupler. Antenna system is two DB228, one RX, one TX. RX antenna in on top of tower, RX is a bit

[Repeater-Builder] Help needed finding sources of interference

2004-04-26 Thread Dave Karr
Residents of lower Michigan, I'm in need of some help identifying two different sources of interference, which appear to be originating somewhere in lower Michigan, to UHF systems in the Milwaukee area. The systems being interfered with are commercial systems, one of which is a public safety r

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed with TX combiner problem

2005-08-03 Thread Jeff DePolo WN3A
03, 2005 10:52 AM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed with TX combiner problem > > > Hello, > > I just installed a new 6-ch VHF MPT1327 system using MTR2000 Motorola > repeaters (100W) with optional preselectors installed, a

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed with TX combiner problem

2005-08-03 Thread Kris Kirby
On Wed, 3 Aug 2005, Jeff DePolo WN3A wrote: > Not knowing what the Telewave and Sinclair part numbers translate into > in terms of the actual hardware in use, you'll need to provide some > details. First of all, what kind of filtering is done on the tx combiner > and rx multicoupler? Is the tx

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed with TX combiner problem

2005-08-04 Thread Tony lelieveld
s annoying issue. 73, Tony Lelieveld VE3DWI -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff DePolo WN3A Sent: August 3, 2005 11:21 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed with TX combiner pr

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed finding sources of interference

2004-04-26 Thread Paul Guello
Is there an Air Base in the neighborhood?  We have interference on the UHF band here also.  Several technicians spent a lot of time tracing it to the local Air Base using direction finding techniques.  The Air Force people just tell you to go away, when questioned.  Checking the rules, the milit

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed finding sources of interference

2004-04-26 Thread Dave Karr
At 12:18 PM 4/26/2004, you wrote: Is there an Air Base in the neighborhood?  We have interference on the UHF band here also.  Several technicians spent a lot of time tracing it to the local Air Base using direction finding techniques.  The Air Force people just tell you to go away, when questio

[Repeater-Builder] Help Needed with UHF Micor PA TLE1713A

2004-05-05 Thread Brian
I have a UHF unified chassis Micor with the tle1713a AMP I get full pwr. out without the TLE1893B circulator in line, I have tried three different circulators. Can someone please advise me what could be wrong. Thanks Brian Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] Help needed on PD-526 UHF duplexer

2008-09-02 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
I picked up a PD-526 UHF duplexer as part of a rebuild of a local community college repeater (W6BAB). See these two photos : As visible in the photos this duplexe

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed finding sources of interferenc e

2004-04-26 Thread Rogers, Ron
Describe the interferencevoice, digital, video, dead carrier, etc ?? Ron Rogers -WW8RR- -Original Message- From: Dave Karr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 11:32 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed finding sources

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help Needed with UHF Micor PA TLE1713A

2004-05-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
Brian, Unless you have had three defective circulators in a row, the most likely problem is that none of them were tuned to operate on your carrier frequency. Go to this site for more information: http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/micoruhffilters.html 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY Brian wrote: >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help Needed with UHF Micor PA TLE1713A

2004-05-05 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 08:45 PM 5/4/04 +, you wrote: >I have a UHF unified chassis Micor with the tle1713a AMP I get full >pwr. out without the TLE1893B circulator in line, I have tried three >different circulators. Can someone please advise me what could be >wrong. Thanks Brian Tune the circulator.

[Repeater-Builder] Help needed re contacting "W. C. Cloniger K3OF"

2007-12-12 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
Repeater builder is trying to get permission to reprint an old article. Does anybody have an email address for W. C. Cloniger K3OF, last address in Gainesville, Georgia ?? Mike WA6ILQ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed on PD-526 UHF duplexer

2008-09-02 Thread Bob M.
his own back yard for a change?!?!?! Sorry, I couldn't resist! Bob M. == --- On Tue, 9/2/08, Mike Morris WA6ILQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Mike Morris WA6ILQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed on PD-526 UHF duplexer > To: Repeater-B

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed on PD-526 UHF duplexer

2008-09-02 Thread DCFluX
, Mike Morris WA6ILQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> From: Mike Morris WA6ILQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed on PD-526 UHF duplexer >> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 4:26 PM >> I

[Repeater-Builder] Help needed if possible, making spectra's into a repeater

2005-03-04 Thread JHCCRadio
I have a few of the trunk mount and dash mount spectra's.  I have a few 100 watt units and a few of the 45 watt versions.  I am curious about how to hook these mobiles to a Zetron Model 37 max controller to make a repeater. I am not even sure it is possible. But any help would be needed.

[Repeater-Builder] HELP NEEDED - Programming Motorola GR-1225 repeater accessory port

2007-12-06 Thread ve7ltd
I am trying to help an IRLP owner interface his GR-1225 repeater to an IRLP system. Mind you I am 1000 miles away, and can only help over the phone. The problem occurs when he tries to operate full duplex. The repeater works fine on its own, and works fine when the node is operating in half du

[Repeater-Builder] Help Needed (Guidance and advice) tuning a DB Products Duplexer

2010-05-28 Thread Josh
Ok so here's what I've got (I think) http://www.n2ckh.com/FORSALE/REPEATERS/DUPLEXERS/DB4076/DSC02678.JPG Hamvention special, 4 cavities, appears to be a DB Products 4076 family unit. My bench tools: HP 8924c w/ Spec Analyzer and Tracking Generator. My problem - existing set of cans is tuned

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed if possible, making spectra's into a repeater

2005-03-04 Thread T.J.
I would not use a spectra as a receiver to a repeater.  I tried this and found that the spectra has an inherent bounce to the COR drop.  It makes for some pretty bad kerchunks and squelch tails at the end of transmissions.  The high power spectra's do work OK for a transmitter.  As long as you

Re: [Repeater-Builder] HELP NEEDED - Programming Motorola GR-1225 repeater accessory port

2007-12-07 Thread Radio Guy
I had similair problems when I tried to interface mine to a NHRC controller. My solution was to call the local Motorola dealer where I bought it from and tell him the two controlers would not play together. ( The repeater has a built in controller ). His solution was to shut off the repeat function

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help Needed (Guidance and advice) tuning a DB Products Duplexer

2010-05-28 Thread Ed Yoho
Josh wrote: > Ok so here's what I've got (I think) > > http://www.n2ckh.com/FORSALE/REPEATERS/DUPLEXERS/DB4076/DSC02678.JPG > > Hamvention special, 4 cavities, appears to be a DB Products 4076 family unit. > My bench tools: HP 8924c w/ Spec Analyzer and Tracking Generator. > > My problem - ex

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help Needed (Guidance and advice) tuning a DB Products Duplexer

2010-05-29 Thread Milt
e new amateur frequency. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: "Ed Yoho" To: Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 12:09 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help Needed (Guidance and advice) tuning a DB Products Duplexer > Josh wrote: >> Ok so here's what I've got (I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help Needed (Guidance and advice) tuning a DB Products Duplexer

2010-05-29 Thread Glenn (Butch) Kanvick
Hello Josh. Look under the caps between the coax connectors. That should be the notch adjustment. They may not go that low,but all you can do is try. Good luck. Butch, KE7FEL/r On Fri, May 28, 2010 at 6:53 PM, Josh wrote: > > > Ok so here's what I've got (I think) > > http://www.n2ckh.com/FOR

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Help Needed (Guidance and advice) tuning a DB Products Duplexer

2010-05-29 Thread Jeff DePolo
> Ok so here's what I've got (I think) > > http://www.n2ckh.com/FORSALE/REPEATERS/DUPLEXERS/DB4076/DSC02678.JPG > > Hamvention special, 4 cavities, appears to be a DB Products > 4076 family unit. My bench tools: HP 8924c w/ Spec Analyzer > and Tracking Generator. There was a guy at the Hamvent