RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Diamond X-50 NA

2008-08-30 Thread JOHN MACKEY
: Diamond X-50 NA Not too long ago I installed a TRAM 1480 with the following connected to it: 2M TX, 2M RX (repeater) 445 TX, 440 RX (repeater) 420 TX, 430 RX (duplex link) All running at the same time. No desense.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Diamond X-50 NA

2008-08-30 Thread no6b
At 8/30/2008 08:19, you wrote: Bob - Tell us more about how you did that what filtering/protection you used? (I've been thinking of a very similar project) Any ol' crossband diplexer to split between the 2 meter 440 bands (well, not quite any: must have connectors on the unit - no pigtail

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Diamond X-50 NA

2008-08-29 Thread John W. Springman III - KB3AWQ
I use the X50A (same thing just N type connector) on the W3AHS-R repeater here in Williamsport, PA. I have used it since 2001 with no problems, in fact I have 2 of them up there and the 440 Link radio also shares it and have not had any problems. It is mounted on the roof of the high school

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Diamond X-50 NA

2008-08-29 Thread JOHN MACKEY
Thanks for the input, Joe! -- Original Message -- Received: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:56:46 PM PDT From: Joe Burkleo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Diamond X-50 NA John, I have several of these up for repeaters here on the Oregon Coast

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Diamond X-50 NA

2008-08-29 Thread Bob Donnell
: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Diamond X-50 NA I use the X50A (same thing just N type connector) on the W3AHS-R repeater here in Williamsport, PA. I have used it since 2001 with no problems, in fact I have 2 of them up there and the 440 Link radio also shares it and have not had any problems

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Diamond X-50 NA

2008-08-29 Thread no6b
to the group - joined yesterday -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John W. Springman III - KB3AWQ Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 9:12 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Diamond X-50 NA I use

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Diamond X-50 NA

2008-08-28 Thread Joe Burkleo
John, I have several of these up for repeaters here on the Oregon Coast. They hold up pretty well. I would recommend a top brace if they are in a harsh environment. I like their performance on UHF, they work very well for their size and price. On VHF they of course are a little lacking, and I