[Repeater-Builder] repeater builder for 1.2 fn atv

2010-08-15 Thread Bob
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Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Stuff For Sale!

2010-08-14 Thread Maire-Radios
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Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater trans mit levels at the  receiver?

2010-07-31 Thread Tim
Joe - the picture was inside the e-mail. Bob - it is an SO-239 Tee, and it is into a dummy load. (checked on 2 different ones). Tim

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater trans mit levels at the  receiver?

2010-07-31 Thread no6b
At 7/31/2010 09:31, you wrote: Joe - the picture was inside the e-mail. Bob - it is an SO-239 Tee, and it is into a dummy load. (checked on 2 different ones). Longshot, but try replacing the T, preferably with a silver-plated one. I know I've had old PL259/SO239 elbows generate desense when I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater trans mit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-31 Thread Kevin Custer
n...@no6b.com wrote: At 7/31/2010 09:31, you wrote: Joe - the picture was inside the e-mail. Bob - it is an SO-239 Tee, and it is into a dummy load. (checked on 2 different ones). Longshot, but try replacing the T, preferably with a silver-plated one. I know I've had old

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater trans mit levels at the  receiver?

2010-07-31 Thread Tim
Hi Kev, Yeah, I used the silver plated ones. Originally had some of the chrome plated ones (cheap ones), but changed them out. Thanks, Tim

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Kevin Custer
Tim, I have a two meter repeater that outputs 250 watts (approximately +54 dBm) into the duplexer. After the 93 dB of rejection that the duplexer provides for shear power reduction toward the receiver port, -39 dBm of transmitter power leaves the duplexer receiver port - headed toward the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Tim
Hi Kevin, Thanks for the info. I've used the PLL MastrII exciter on a couple of systems also. Now, since this duplexer is of the 'notch' variety, I already have about 100db of notch (on the TX side) that is tuned to the RX freq. Shouldn't this be enough? Tim

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Jeff DePolo
With 250mW (+24dBm) into the transmit port... antenna port is a quality 50 ohm load, I see -72dBM at the receiver port. (pretty much what I expect.. 1.8dB loss through the xmit side, 100dB notch through the RX side. Those numbers are fine. With it all hooked up receiving an input signal

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread larryjspamme...@teleport.com
AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver? Tim, I have a two meter repeater that outputs 250 watts (approximately +54 dBm) into the duplexer. After the 93 dB of rejection that the duplexer provides for shear power

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Tim
Hi Jeff, Thanks for the reality check... loved the real-world example of the mobile unit. At this point, I'm leaning towards the bad mojo/karma phase of the moon! Got a 'spare' set of low-band cans that need to be stored somewhere it's warm? :-) Thanks, Tim

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
feet tall. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff DePolo Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 7:30 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Kevin Custer
Tim wrote: Hi Kevin, Thanks for the info. I've used the PLL MastrII exciter on a couple of systems also. Now, since this duplexer is of the 'notch' variety, I already have about 100db of notch (on the TX side) that is tuned to the RX freq. Shouldn't this be enough? Yes, 100 dB of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Oz-in-DFW
On 7/30/2010 10:15 AM, Kevin Custer wrote: Tim wrote: Hi Kevin, Thanks for the info. I've used the PLL MastrII exciter on a couple of systems also. Now, since this duplexer is of the 'notch' variety, I already have about 100db of notch (on the TX side) that is tuned to the RX

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Kevin Custer
Larry - I didn't. The 250 watts is produced by a GE MASTR Pro/II 4EF5A1 capable of 330 watts continuous. The MICOR high-band tube amplifier, IMHO, is junk compared to the GE 4CX250R based VHF power amplifier. The 4EF5A1 is designed to operate from 144 to 174 MHz. without modification.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Steve
Hi as do most european 6mtr repeaters, 500Kc split 73 Steve - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 3:57 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver? Jeff, You did

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Steve
Hi Tim it should be plenty, what about the notch on,the rx side, which I assume is tuned to reject the tx freq. Steve - Original Message - From: Tim tahr...@swtexas.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 4:42 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Tim
Hi Steve, Both sides are exhibiting pretty much the same specs - about a 100dB notch (each side tuned to the opposite freq), and about 1.5dB attenuation at the desired freq. All cables are new RG142. Something's gotta be bad wrong if a 250mW input on the TX side will make noise. Using the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread larryjspamme...@teleport.com
@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver? Larry - I didn't. The 250 watts is produced by a GE MASTR Pro/II 4EF5A1 capable of 330 watts continuous. The MICOR high-band tube amplifier, IMHO, is junk compared to the GE 4CX250R based VHF power amplifier

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Steve
Hi Tim that should work fine, very strange. As a matter of interest how far apart are the tx and rx units and I take it all the covers and screening cans are fitted.. Steve

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Kevin Custer
Tim wrote: Using the Micor's exciter - about 270mW. Cannot see any spurs/noise within 80dB of the main carrier. I wonder Most of the MICOR exciters I have converted to 6M result in more than 270 mW of power - in fact, 400 to 600 mW is common. I wonder if something is amiss at the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Tim
Actually, the output is about +26dBm, so it's closer to 400mW. I've also tried a VX-5 on low power, and got the same result. Tim On 7/30/2010 9:52 AM, Kevin Custer wrote: Tim wrote: Using the Micor's exciter - about 270mW. Cannot see any spurs/noise within 80dB of the main carrier. I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Steve
Hi Kev would it be feasable to use a sig gen cranked right up ? Steve - Original Message - From: Kevin Custer kug...@kuggie.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 5:52 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver? Tim wrote

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread dmurman
Agree on the MSTR PRO 4EF5A1. Had one in service on the amateur band (VHF HI) and it ran withoout a burp for 8 years. Would like to find another one to use with the MASTR II. David Jul 30, 2010 03:39:08 PM, Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com wrote: Larry - I didn't. The 250 watts is

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Jeff DePolo
You did an excellent job of explaining the complex interrelationships among 2m repeaters. However, not all 6m repeaters have a 1 MHz split; my 6m repeater on Tranquillon Peak follows the California band plan and has a 500 kHz split. The duplexer has four cans about 12 in diameter and

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Jeff DePolo
At this point, I'm leaning towards the bad mojo/karma phase of the moon! Let's start out with the basics: 1. How much desense do you have? 2. How are you injecting the Rx signal, and what are you using for the signal source? 3. What are you using for a dummy load when doing the desense

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Kevin Custer
Steve wrote: Hi Kev would it be feasable to use a sig gen cranked right up ? Depends on how clean the signal generator is. I'd think it doesn't have enough smoke (output capability) to really be beneficial Many generators have a strong carrier (here we go again) adjacent from the desired

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Kevin Custer
Tim wrote: Actually, the output is about +26dBm, so it's closer to 400mW. Good - that's more like it. I've also tried a VX-5 on low power, and got the same result. Obviously, something is wrong with the operation of your duplexer or interconnecting cabling. I really don't think it's

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Steve
: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver? Steve wrote: Hi Kev would it be feasable to use a sig gen cranked right up ? Depends on how clean the signal generator is. I'd think it doesn't have enough smoke (output capability) to really be beneficial Many generators have

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Kevin King
I think they use that spec trace on the opening of the tv show Fraser _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Custer Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 4:51 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Jeff DePolo
I wonder how many of the -53 naysayers have or have used a Cushman CE-3? LOL! The folks that have looked at the output of one of these on a spectrum analyzer will get it. K Where I come from, we call that a comb generator, not a signal generator... Ya gotta know the limitations of your

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Doug Hutchison
Sounds like someone has been watching The EnforcerMr Eastwood.every man has got to know his limitations? Soory could not resist!! D On 30/07/2010 22:35:35, Jeff DePolo (j...@broadsci.com) wrote: I wonder how many of the -53 naysayers have or have used a Cushman CE-3? LOL! The

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Tim
Hi Kevin, Yes, the original used RG-58.. couldn't see using it. Figured it would give me desense! As far as the amount of notch, I was surprised that the total was more than each one added, but with 50 watts coming out of the antenna port, I see -55dBm at the RX port. - kinda made me think the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Kevin Custer
Tim wrote: Hi Kevin, Yes, the original used RG-58.. couldn't see using it. Figured it would give me desense! As far as the amount of notch, I was surprised that the total was more than each one added, Don't be - it's common for the apparent notch to be deeper than the measured addition

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-29 Thread Tim
Hi guys, Took some time away from the project... loosing too many hairs. Ok, I've gotten another receiver strip, and it has the specified sensitivity per Mot. Guess I want to bounce some ideas around with those of you who are more learned in the arts! With 250mW (+24dBm) into the transmit

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater receiver testing

2010-07-25 Thread tahrens301
I have this lowband Micor receiver that I want to test for adjacent channel rejection. I have two calibrated signal generators and a calibrated spectrum analyzer if I need it. How can i measure the rejection of the off channel signal? Thanks, Tim

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater receiver testing

2010-07-25 Thread Jeff DePolo
...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tahrens301 Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 10:27 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater receiver testing I have this lowband Micor receiver that I want to test for adjacent channel rejection. I have two calibrated signal generators

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Receiver Testing

2010-07-25 Thread tahrens301
I have this lowband Micor receiver that I would like to check the adjacent channel rejection. I have two calibrated signal generators, and a calibrated spectrum analyzer (if needed). Can I do the measurements with this equipment? If so, how? Resistor divider network between the two sig gens?

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-23 Thread tahrens301
Hi folks, Still working on the hardline duplexer for 6 meters, and have some data I'd like to run by you guys. Running 80 watts out of a Micor tx into the TX bank of cavities. With test equipment, get about 100dB notch. (shows 50 watts into dummy load as well).. have about 1.5 - 2dB loss

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-23 Thread Oz-in-DFW
On 7/23/2010 10:34 AM, tahrens301 wrote: Hi folks, Still working on the hardline duplexer for 6 meters, and have some data I'd like to run by you guys. Running 80 watts out of a Micor tx into the TX bank of cavities. With test equipment, get about 100dB notch. (shows 50 watts into

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-23 Thread Jeff DePolo
Ok, now I hook the spectrum analyzer up to the receiver port, and I see about -55dBm. 50 watts = +47dBm, minus the 100dB notch = -53dBm that is pretty close to what I'm seeing at the rx antenna port. Question is: Should this good enough for a low band micor receiver? Thanks, Tim

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater help needed in Western VA

2010-07-23 Thread Scott Zimmerman
Fellows, I haven't had any volunteers yet, so I thought I would plead again: I am writing on behalf of a customer of mine. He bought a 2M repeater from me and is having trouble getting it going. I think he needs help getting his duplexer tuned and cabled correctly. He seems like a nice enough

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater help needed in Western VA

2010-07-21 Thread Scott Zimmerman
Fellows, I am writing on behalf of a customer of mine. He bought a 2M repeater from me and is having trouble getting it going. I think he needs help getting his duplexer tuned and cabled correctly. He seems like a nice enough fellow. He had a fall some time ago that fractured most of his

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-10 Thread AARON LEWIS DINKIN
Well since you have Internet you could also have VoIP phone to maintain the autopatch. CallCentric or another open peering provider etc On Jul 8, 2010, at 10:31 PM, Mike Besemer \(WM4B\) mwbese...@cox.net wrote: At our club meeting tonight a discussion came up regarding the cost of the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-09 Thread Kenneth Cook
, Ohio Repeaters 147.165 PL88.5 442.525 PL88.5 _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Besemer (WM4B) Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 10:32 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-09 Thread Chris Curtis
: Thursday, July 08, 2010 9:32 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line At our club meeting tonight a discussion came up regarding the cost of the phone line to our 2-meter repeater system. Originally

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-09 Thread Mike Besemer (WM4B)
my manual handy.) 73, Mike WM4B _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kenneth Cook Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 11:52 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-09 Thread Ross Johnson
: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line At our club meeting tonight a discussion came up regarding the cost of the phone line to our 2-meter repeater system. Originally it was there for the Autopatch, but has evolved to being primarily used for me to program

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-09 Thread Mike Besemer (WM4B)
: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ross Johnson Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 9:13 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line Yet another option. 930Mhz serial

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-09 Thread Mike Morris
At 05:58 AM 07/09/10, you wrote: Kenneth, Can you elaborate on the programming piece? I'm hung up on the fact that to program the CAT-1000 via serial port, you've got to first activate the CAT-1000 serial port via the DIP switch. (I'm thinking there may be a DTMF command to activate the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-09 Thread Mike Besemer (WM4B)
Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 4:19 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line Basically you cross-connect a serial port from the IRLP computer to the CAT controller. Then you remote into the IRLP computer

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-09 Thread Kenneth Cook
. W8DZN Repeaters in Bucyrus, Ohio Repeaters 147.165 PL88.5 442.525 PL88.5 _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Morris Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 4:19 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-09 Thread Kenneth Cook
-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Besemer (WM4B) Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 6:12 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line Mike, I’m thinking along the same

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-09 Thread Mike Besemer (WM4B)
Cook Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 7:16 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line Yes there is a DTMF command. Using the CAT-1000 Editor and Communication program. Start the terminal program and send 100 97

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-09 Thread Kenneth Cook
442.525 PL88.5 _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Besemer (WM4B) Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 8:00 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-09 Thread JOHN MACKEY
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line At our club meeting tonight a discussion came up regarding the cost of the phone line to our 2-meter repeater system. Originally it was there for the Autopatch, but has evolved

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-09 Thread Mike Besemer (WM4B)
-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line For about 10 years I have been controlling my repeater using an internet connection. The repeater is 1900 miles away from me. Wireline control is legal for amateur radio! -- Original Message -- Received: Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-08 Thread Mike Besemer (WM4B)
At our club meeting tonight a discussion came up regarding the cost of the phone line to our 2-meter repeater system. Originally it was there for the Autopatch, but has evolved to being primarily used for me to program the controller (CAT-1000) and to control the system. (The autopatch is rarely

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-08 Thread MCH
You could get a Magic Jack and keep the same phone number and everything. The only thing that would change is the bill. Of course, this requires an internet connection. But, the cost of that plus the MJ could be lower than what you are paying now. Joe M. Mike Besemer (WM4B) wrote: At our

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-08 Thread Barry
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Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater radio needed-rig advice.....

2010-06-10 Thread kevin valentino
Want jack on the back then use radius or maxtrac 16 pin. Want a real system, use Kenwood (-: --- On Wed, 6/9/10, wa4moe wa4...@carolina.rr.com wrote: From: wa4moe wa4...@carolina.rr.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater radio needed-rig advice. To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater radio needed-rig advice.....

2010-06-10 Thread wd8chl
I've had good luck with the GE Phoenix-S radios. Everything's available on the back, including pins for toggling through the channels, and resetting to ch 1 for starter-up/reference. On 6/9/2010 11:31 PM, wa4moe wrote: I'm searching for a transceiver to put into service for a link on

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater radio needed-rig advice.....

2010-06-09 Thread wa4moe
I'm searching for a transceiver to put into service for a link on existing network. Have a excellent technician to set levels, and do mods as required and have proper test equipment. Q: Please advise on MotorolaSpectra, Maxtrac, Radiusothers...? Freq: 145-147 Possible -8 channels Mic

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Controllers For Sale:

2010-06-08 Thread wb2bxl
I have a Micro Computer Concepts RC 100 repeater controller for sale. Brand New , never used, version 3.79. No case, just board and 2 multiconductor cables with plugs. $75 includes shipping. Also have a NHRC-2 repeater controller, in a plastic project box with a multiconductor cable and a DB-25

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Controllers Sold

2010-06-08 Thread wb2bxl
The repeater controllers RC 100 and NHRC-2 are soldTNX, Bob W2XL

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater crystals available

2010-04-17 Thread terry_wx3m
I recently took 2 UHF machines off the air. I have for a Mastr II 1 5C on 442.050 and 1 EC on 447.050. These were custon built by Bomar crystal at a cost of $35 each plus shipping and are temp compensated. Send me $40 and and I will send them to you. Also for Micor, I have a KXN1052A on

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater crystals available

2010-04-17 Thread Tony KT9AC
I'll take the Micor elements. PM sent to Terry (hope it didn't get caught in a spam filter...) On 04/17/2010 02:58 PM, terry_wx3m wrote: I recently took 2 UHF machines off the air. I have for a Mastr II 1 5C on 442.050 and 1 EC on 447.050. These were custon built by Bomar crystal at a cost

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater /Crossband Help

2010-03-17 Thread Mark
Don, There is an article on the Repeater-Builder web site (not the Yahoogroup page) about how to disable the always on channel element in the Micor exciter. I think this is what you need to eliminate your problem. It is described in this article:

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater /Crossband Help

2010-03-16 Thread ka9qjg1
Hello hope Everyone is doing well, I have ran into a little Problem and thought I would get some suggestions on how to resolve it I have a Motorola Micor 224.40 repeater built By Scott N3XCC , here on the Repeater builder group; it has worked great for over 3 Yrs. I have a Few Hams in

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater /Crossband Help

2010-03-16 Thread Thomas Oliver
Sounds like your channel element is running all the time You may need to force jumper your ptt to ground all the time and reconect your controllers ptt to the channel element select line so it only runs when it needs to. Other than that about the only thing you could do is place an attenuator

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Controller ACC RC-85

2010-02-23 Thread felix rosasco
Hello to all, Any one knows where to get the Software upgrade for the controller RC-85? Linkcomm told me they don't have it. Thanks 73, Felix, KC7WVE

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Controller ACC RC-85

2010-02-23 Thread DCFluX
Don't know who you talked to over there but here is the link for it off of their own website... http://www.link-comm.com/ftp/acc/rc85.zip On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 1:02 PM, felix rosasco felixp...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello to all, Any one knows where to get the Software upgrade for the

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Linking

2010-01-20 Thread Jerry
OK, I know I've mentioned this before, but I think I'm on to something now... I wanted to have a stand alone repeater linker, kind of a crossband repeater, that would link uhf and vhf repeaters together without needing to make any changes to either repeater. The problem I ran into is when the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Linking

2010-01-20 Thread Paul Plack
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 4:05 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Linking OK, I know I've mentioned this before, but I think I'm on to something now... I wanted to have a stand alone repeater linker, kind of a crossband repeater, that would link

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Linking

2010-01-20 Thread jim law
The best way is to have the pl drop when the cor drops --- On Wed, 1/20/10, Jerry gdste...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Jerry gdste...@yahoo.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Linking To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Received: Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 6:05 PM   OK, I know I've

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Rebuild Project Input

2010-01-10 Thread no6b
At 1/9/2010 20:49, you wrote: The GP9 I used on the repeaters was on a hill that was about 900 feet elevation. The problems didn't seem to make any difference regardless if the user was 2 miles out or 10 miles out. Then either you had lots of foliage absorption (lots of trees in Oregon), which

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Rebuild Project Input

2010-01-09 Thread no6b
At 1/8/2010 23:39, you wrote: I used a Comet GP9 for about 2 years on a 444 Mhz repeater, then connected a 2 meter repeater to it. The 2 meter system performed FAR better than the UHF system. Both repeaters were nearly identical in performance otherwise, the GP9 simply performed much better on 2

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Rebuild Project Input

2010-01-09 Thread JOHN MACKEY
From: n...@no6b.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Rebuild Project Input At 1/8/2010 23:39, you wrote: I used a Comet GP9 for about 2 years on a 444 Mhz repeater, then connected a 2 meter repeater to it. The 2 meter system performed FAR better than

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Rebuild Project Input

2010-01-09 Thread k7pfj
-8052 Cellular _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of JOHN MACKEY Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 9:50 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Rebuild Project Input The GP9 I used

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Rebuild Project Input

2010-01-08 Thread phantom1071
Hello All, I am looking to rebuild a 70cm repeater with an output within the ham band. We currently have a non-tunable fiberglass comercial band antenna wich is giving us a SWR of about 2:1. The first piece of advice we are looking for is recomendations for replacing the antena. There are some

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Rebuild Project Input

2010-01-08 Thread Oz-in-DFW
From the information you've provided I'm look hard at a Motorola R1225 or a pair of GM300s. The diamond will certialy lower your SWR, but so will a 50 ohm dummy load. Low SWR isn't the only concern any more than antenna gain is. It's likely the Diamond will work, but these ham market antennas

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Rebuild Project Input

2010-01-08 Thread Brent DeSalvo
Depending on what coverage you are looking to expect, will help you choose the proper gain antenna. A higher gain antenna is not always a good choice and can cause more problems and poor coverage then you would expect nearby the repeater. What is you HAAT? Are most the user going to be fixed

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Rebuild Project Input

2010-01-08 Thread no6b
At 1/8/2010 16:22, you wrote: Depending on what coverage you are looking to expect, will help you choose the proper gain antenna. A higher gain antenna is not always a good choice and can cause more problems and poor coverage then you would expect nearby the repeater. Andrew said he wants

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Rebuild Project Input

2010-01-08 Thread JOHN MACKEY
I changed sites and the repeaters each got their own antennas. Then they performed roughly the same. -- Original Message -- Received: Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:35:36 PM PST From: n...@no6b.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Rebuild Project Input I

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Battery Question

2010-01-05 Thread rrath
It is time for me to start thinking about new batteries. I have a solar repeater site with 210 watts charging two CAT 153-5720 batteries. These were one year old when they were removed from a commercial repeater site and then donated to my repeater. My repeater site is not in a building, it

Re: [Repeater-Builder] repeater problems solved

2009-11-09 Thread wd8chl
Mark wrote: John, Regarding the hum - it's just trying to remember the words... ;-) More than anything else, I suspect the radio you're using to listen, John. Even newer made-for-ham rigs have problems with not having good filtering of CTCSS tones. My Kenwood 742 lets some through,

[Repeater-Builder] repeater problems solved

2009-11-08 Thread W3ML
Hello, I wanted to thank everyone again for the recommendations on how to fix our system. I made several of the changes posted and we replaced the antenna and hardline with new ones. The system is working right now. The problem with the radio power going up has stopped and the noise is all

RE: [Repeater-Builder] repeater problems solved

2009-11-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
[mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of W3ML Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 5:43 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] repeater problems solved Hello, I wanted to thank everyone again for the recommendations on how to fix our system. I made several

RE: [Repeater-Builder] repeater problems solved

2009-11-08 Thread Mark
John, Regarding the hum - it's just trying to remember the words... ;-) Seriously, it sounds as if you suspect CTCSS coming through, and I would agree. First you need to know is whether this happens ALL the time or not. If it occurs all the time, it sounds as if your repeater's CTCSS tone

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Bells and Whistles (from an off group source)

2009-11-03 Thread skipp025
I received the below text from a non group member... who was at one time very active in Amateur Repeaters. His opinion and some technical ideas... enjoy, s. [pasted text] In my repeater days I went both ways. Started by wanting to add anything that showed the repeater to be more

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Bells and Whistles (from an off group source)

2009-11-03 Thread no6b
At 11/3/2009 11:05, you wrote: I love the notion of the courtesy beep as a diagnostic tool, provided it doesn't distract from the content of the traffic. When I was working on repeaters for the Blue Ridge Amateur Radio Society in the Carolinas in the '80s, we were transitioning to CTCSS, but

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Bells and Whistles (from an off group source)

2009-11-03 Thread Paul Plack
, 2009 10:46 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Bells and Whistles (from an off group source) In my repeater days I went both ways. Started by wanting to add anything that showed the repeater to be more advanced. We had custom-recorded audio IDs, and at one point, over 500

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Kenwood TKR-720

2009-10-28 Thread Gustavo(Pu3gbw)
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Kenwood TKR-720 Hello Gustavo, (in English) Try this one and tell if you can use this or not. I hope it is what you are looking for. Cheers http://www.eserviceinfo.com/index.php?what=search2searchstring=TKR-720 In Portuguese Olá Gustavo, Tente este e

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Kenwood TKR-720

2009-10-28 Thread DCFluX
and I need is the User manual or operations manual. Again grateful Gustavo - Pu3gbw *From:* Richard Fletcher rickfle...@yahoo.com *Sent:* Wednesday, October 28, 2009 1:23 AM *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Kenwood TKR-720 Hello Gustavo

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Kenwood TKR-720

2009-10-27 Thread Gustavo (Pu3gbw)
Greetings to all the group! Hello everybody I am a resident of the Brazilian city of São Lourenço do Sul, State of Rio Grande do Sul, which I am very sorry for layman the English language. I come to ask some of the friends who have possession of the old manual Repeater Kenwood TKR-720 model.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Kenwood TKR-720

2009-10-27 Thread Richard Fletcher
que você está procurando. abraço -Richard From: Gustavo (Pu3gbw) pu3...@hotmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, October 27, 2009 1:54:17 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Kenwood TKR-720   Greetings to all the group! Hello

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater for sale

2009-10-05 Thread David Epley
I have an RF Technology VHF repeater for sale. !00 watts 140-162Mhz programmable frequency and pl tone. Comes with or without power supply. Programming software and cable. Never put into service. David Epley, N9CZV Randolph County Emergency Coordinator 4866N 400E Winchester, Indiana

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater trouble

2009-09-02 Thread John Sehring
Hi all, We have a puzzling problem with our two 2m repeater networks. They all use Mitrek's on 2m and Maxtrac's on UHF for linking; each network has a handful of satellite repeaters, all on diff. 2m freqs of course.  All satellites use one of two UHF freqs for simplex linking to their hub

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater trouble

2009-09-02 Thread Paul Plack
, Paul, AE4KR - Original Message - From: John Sehring To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 12:35 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater trouble Hi all, We have a puzzling problem with our two 2m repeater networks. They all use

[Repeater-Builder] repeater problem ????

2009-08-25 Thread Hassan Hider
Dear everybody;   i made a repeater by using 2x gm160 with hlnb repeater interface. and i make 1st gm 160 as transmitter and the 2nd as reciever and all work DPL the problem is when i talk by the handheld ( gp360 ) the other one (gp360) receive only carrier without any voice but the

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