[Repeater-Builder] Re: Need tips for repeater performance

2009-06-17 Thread aisendwight
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, NORM KNAPP nkn...@... Well, I guess this is called A rookie decision!!!. Sorry, it's been like 18 years since I had any contact with radio stuff (back in my days as WP4MPS) now I'm back at the commercial level and I see I've had a bad start (yeez)

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need tips for repeater performance

2009-06-17 Thread Chuck Kelsey
You can use the LMR400 for your station at the house - so all is not lost. The cables with a foil/braid combination tend to be problematic in duplex service. Best to avoid them, even though some have gotten away with it. Usually, after a short period of time, you'll start experiencing desense.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need tips for repeater performance

2009-06-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need tips for repeater performance --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com , NORM KNAPP nkn...@... Well, I guess this is called A rookie decision!!!. Sorry, it's been like 18 years since I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need tips for repeater performance

2009-06-17 Thread STeve Andre'
@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of aisendwight Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 6:11 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need tips for repeater performance --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need tips for repeater performance

2009-06-17 Thread Camilo So
Lemmon To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 9:34 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need tips for repeater performance Aisen, Changing the RG-8 to LMR400 will reduce the feedline loss by about 0.8 dB, which is a small improvement, but LMR400