RE: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater

2007-02-05 Thread Daron J. Wilson
. Good luck N7HQR _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of IF YOUR NICE I MAY TELL YOU Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 4:01 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater Hi all what do I need to put tog

[Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater

2007-02-05 Thread IF YOUR NICE I MAY TELL YOU
Hi all what do I need to put together a simplex repeater without using a recording device.I would like to hook up 2 radios and antennas.Thanks for any input.KC0USN 73's Do simplex repeaters require Frequency cordinater to give frequency or can you pick your own?

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex Repeater

2006-12-07 Thread FHS
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Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex Repeater

2006-12-07 Thread ian wells
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[Repeater-Builder] Simplex Repeater

2006-12-07 Thread Kent Chong
Good Day, We are using simplex radio (using single frequency for transmit and receive) and we would like to build a repeater. We would appreciate it if anybody could advise us how to do it. Best Regards, Chong Kwan Meng __ Yahoo! Movies - Sea

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex Repeater Controller

2006-04-28 Thread kb1chu
FYI mfj is now marketing a simplex repeater    KB1CHU YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web.   To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of S

[Repeater-Builder] Simplex Repeater Controller

2006-04-27 Thread Randy Elliott
Just wanted to say thanks to the group for the response. I was aware of the Radio Shack Unit, but did not want to go searching for one on Ebay. As for the NHRC-2, I was under the impression it was discontinued, but duh! i was obviously wrong. It appears to be my best choice. Thanks again folks.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater Controller

2006-04-27 Thread Ken Arck
At 11:31 AM 4/27/2006 -0400, you wrote: >But Ken..Here in "British North America", A.K.A. Canada >our money is printed 1/2 of each bill in French ! <---On that side, does the ink run? Ken --- This is America, dammit! Speak Spanish!

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater Controller

2006-04-27 Thread John J. Riddell
But Ken..Here in "British North America", A.K.A. Canada our money is printed 1/2 of each bill in French ! John VE3AMZ - Original Message - From: "Ken Arck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:00 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] S

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater Controller

2006-04-27 Thread n1nte
Here is a place to start. I have a YahooGroup that caters to simplex repeaters: http://www.n1nte.net/simplexrepeaters.html - Rob Randy Elliott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Greetings to the Group > > I need a little advise. I am putting together a simplex repeater for > a non-profit

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater Controller

2006-04-27 Thread Jay Urish
I mean "used".. /me needs to stop mainlining Mountain Dew... Jay Urish wrote: > Radio Crack you to carry a controller like that. > > Randy Elliott wrote: >> Greetings to the Group >> >> I need a little advise. I am putting together a simplex repeater for >> a non-profit group that already has

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater Controller

2006-04-27 Thread Ken Arck
At 08:50 AM 4/27/2006 -0600, you wrote: ..that is parrot type it listens and then retransmits what it heard. <---Sounds like a Liberal! --- This is America, dammit! Speak Spanish! Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater Controller

2006-04-27 Thread Ray Rosler
enus/PrivateRadioProd&area_1=pages/Products/PrivateRadio-Repeaters - Original Message - From: "Randy Elliott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Repeater Builders Builders" Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 8:20 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater Controller > Greet

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater Controller

2006-04-27 Thread Jim Cicirello
Wellsville, New York 14895 585.593.4655 -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Randy Elliott Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 10:20 AM To: Repeater Builders Builders Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater Controller Greetings to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater Controller

2006-04-27 Thread Jay Urish
Radio Crack you to carry a controller like that. Randy Elliott wrote: > Greetings to the Group > > I need a little advise. I am putting together a simplex repeater for > a non-profit group that already has a frequency but they need to > extend their range. Basically what I an looking for is

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater Controller

2006-04-27 Thread Buley, Kenneth L \(GE Indust, ConsInd\)
To: Repeater Builders Builders Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater Controller Greetings to the Group I need a little advise. I am putting together a simplex repeater for a non-profit group that already has a frequency but they need to extend their range. Basically what I an looking for

[Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater Controller

2006-04-27 Thread Randy Elliott
Greetings to the Group I need a little advise. I am putting together a simplex repeater for a non-profit group that already has a frequency but they need to extend their range. Basically what I an looking for is a DVR type controller to record and spit back out on the same radio. Does anyon

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex Repeater

2005-12-01 Thread Paul Yonge
On Dec 1, 2005, at 11:50 PM, Eric Lemmon wrote: > The 19B Simplexor is used by many volunteer fire > departments for repeating callout pages, and fills a vital niche in > the > radio communications scene. Eric - Jeff Otterson steered me to the NHRC-3+ Repeater Controller at www.nhrc.net/nh

Re: [Repeater-Builder] "Simplex" Repeater?

2005-12-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
Paul, I don't think so. The 19B Simplexor is used by many volunteer fire departments for repeating callout pages, and fills a vital niche in the radio communications scene. My guess is that it was made so well that it never breaks down, so nobody is buying a new one! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY Pau

Re: [Repeater-Builder] "Simplex" Repeater?

2005-11-30 Thread Paul Yonge
On Dec 1, 2005, at 12:18 AM, Eric Lemmon wrote: > I don't think you need to employ a simplex repeater in this case. > They are > great for allowing users to hear how they sound to others, but they > quickly > become annoying to use. In some emergency situations, I can see a > simplex > rep

Re: [Repeater-Builder] "Simplex" Repeater?

2005-11-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
Paul, My comment applied generally to VHF duplexers, which can be detuned by rough handing. At UHF, you can use a "mobile" duplexer, which is far more rugged. I was not thinking about GMRS being your intended application. I don't think you need to employ a simplex repeater in this case. They a

[Repeater-Builder] "Simplex" Repeater?

2005-11-30 Thread Paul Yonge
On Nov 30, 2005, at 10:08 PM, Eric Lemmon wrote: > Bear in mind that when a duplexer leaves the factory with precisely- > set > tuning and insertion loss, it may suffer considerable vibration during > shipment. That's why I always check duplexers and bandpass > cavities on a > network analyzer

Re: Split CTCSS tone (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones))

2005-06-04 Thread Mike Morris
At 12:02 PM 6/1/05, you wrote: >At 6/1/2005 11:27 AM, you wrote: > >Let's see, It desenses its self on 146.76MHz, the Number 1 repeater > >split in america. > >I assume you mean it has a "birdie" or noise hump in the RX there. Yep. Take the color burst frequency (3.579545 or close to it) and mult

Re: Split CTCSS tone (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones))

2005-06-01 Thread mch
To paraphrase a saying: Birdies happen. Yes, it may have been more smart to put it what is usually a repeater input than an output. But, there are more expensive ham rigs with less well placed birdies - such as on the UHF satellite band. BTW, I too agree that the tight front end is a feature, not

Re: Split CTCSS tone (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones))

2005-06-01 Thread DCFluX
Yeah, It's one thing when the stuff in your house is doing it, but it is completely different when it is the radio its self. I don't care either way as I don't own a 202 anymore or like the crowd on the local 76 machine On 6/1/05, mch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There are many devices that gener

Re: Split CTCSS tone (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones))

2005-06-01 Thread Bob Dengler
At 6/1/2005 11:27 AM, you wrote: >Let's see, It desenses its self on 146.76MHz, the Number 1 repeater >split in america. I assume you mean it has a "birdie" or noise hump in the RX there. > When the batteries get low it forces its self to >transmit until they are gone completely. Well, at least

Re: Split CTCSS tone (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones))

2005-06-01 Thread mch
There are many devices that generate signals on 146.760 MHz. It's just a fact of life - like cable TV interference on 145.250 MHz. At least the latter can be solved easily. I've had interference on 146.760 MHz on my radios since the late 70s with the release of the home PC. I would also debate tha

Re: Split CTCSS tone (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones))

2005-06-01 Thread DCFluX
Let's see, It desenses its self on 146.76MHz, the Number 1 repeater split in america. When the batteries get low it forces its self to transmit until they are gone completely. Also it won't go out of the ham bands, ever. Now that I think of it, The Vertex FTL-2011s in my care will do split CTCSS,

Split CTCSS tone (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones))

2005-06-01 Thread Bob Dengler
At 5/31/2005 02:48 PM, you wrote: >The only radio I have encountered that does split CTCSS is the Radio >Shack HT-202. But there are so many other problems with the radio I >cannot recommend it. What problems? Only one I noticed was on an HTX-404 (440 version) I was testing as a swap meet a few

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones)

2005-05-31 Thread Neil McKie
So will my Kenwood TK705D and TK805D's as well as doing CDCSS too. Neil - WA6KLA Bob Dengler wrote: > > At 5/19/2005 08:26 AM, you wrote: > >Eric Lemmon wrote: > > > > > Fellas, > > > > > > Please re-read my posting. My statement was concerning the ability > > > of a radio to encode one

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones)

2005-05-31 Thread jack swift
sorry, i can't remember the start of this thread but all the commercial radios i use allow the encode/transmit and decode/receive tones (whether CTCSS or DCS) to be different. At 02:48 PM 5/31/05 -0700, DCFluX wrote: >The only radio I have encountered that does split CTCSS is the Radio Shack HT-20

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones)

2005-05-31 Thread DCFluX
The only radio I have encountered that does split CTCSS is the Radio Shack HT-202. But there are so many other problems with the radio I cannot recommend it. On 5/31/05, Bob Dengler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > At 5/19/2005 10:36 AM, you wrote: > > >Icom 2720 as well > > That's what the ICOM sa

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones)

2005-05-31 Thread Bob Dengler
At 5/19/2005 10:36 AM, you wrote: >Icom 2720 as well That's what the ICOM salesman told me at Dayton. Scott & I checked his 2720 & confirmed that it does NOT do split tone, although the way the menu is setup you'd think it would. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group o

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones)

2005-05-31 Thread Bob Dengler
At 5/19/2005 08:26 AM, you wrote: >Eric Lemmon wrote: > > > Fellas, > > > > Please re-read my posting. My statement was concerning the ability > > of a radio to encode one CTCSS tone and decode a different CTCSS > > tone. I have a number of Icom, Alinco, and Yaesu radios which can > > only be pro

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater hardware

2005-05-19 Thread DCFluX
Certain NHRC controllers will function as a simplex controller, but you will need a control opertor to be FCC legal. Radio Shack also made a simplex controller no frills controller in the $60 range. On 5/19/05, Joe Jarrett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The frequency response of a 2 way communi

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater hardware

2005-05-19 Thread Joe Jarrett
The frequency response of a 2 way communications system is well within the frequency response of one of the 8 KHz sample rate ChipCorders.  The only decision would be to select the longest possible message time.  The ISD1416 gets you 16 seconds, the ISD2560 gets you 60 seconds.  Both of th

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones)

2005-05-19 Thread Jamey Wright
@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones)   The RadioShack HTX-212 and HTX-242 could also do split tones as well as the Icom 706MKIIG.  My Vertex VX-10's as well has the capability to have split PL tones if needed.   Mathew "Jim B

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones)

2005-05-19 Thread Mathew Quaife
The RadioShack HTX-212 and HTX-242 could also do split tones as well as the Icom 706MKIIG.  My Vertex VX-10's as well has the capability to have split PL tones if needed.   Mathew "Jim B." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Eric Lemmon wrote:> Fellas,> > Please re-read my posting. My statement was conce

[Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater hardware

2005-05-19 Thread Don Pomplun
I wonder if those ISD audio record/playback chips are a reasonable approach for a simplex repeater.  (I know there are those who insist on FM Broadcast quality, but for communication in a noisy environment like a railroad, it doesn't seem an issue). 73, Don Yahoo! Groups Links To

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones)

2005-05-19 Thread Jim B.
Eric Lemmon wrote: > Fellas, > > Please re-read my posting. My statement was concerning the ability > of a radio to encode one CTCSS tone and decode a different CTCSS > tone. I have a number of Icom, Alinco, and Yaesu radios which can > only be programmed for ONE tone per channel, and the same

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones)

2005-05-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
Fellas, Please re-read my posting. My statement was concerning the ability of a radio to encode one CTCSS tone and decode a different CTCSS tone. I have a number of Icom, Alinco, and Yaesu radios which can only be programmed for ONE tone per channel, and the same tone is used for both TX and

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater

2005-05-19 Thread Don Pomplun
Yeah, but it was deteced by LC circuits & 6SN7 op-amps, and generated by MG sets   ;=) At 03:36 AM 5/19/2005 -0700, you wrote:   We had 'PL' capability 35 years ago and were using it then.   Neil - WA6KLA Don Pomplun wrote: > > You say "NOT often found in amateur radios".  My recollection .

RE: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater hardware

2005-05-19 Thread Buley, Kenneth L \(GE Consumer & Industrial\)
5 9:19 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater hardware > > Not every radio user appreciates a simplex repeater, since all listeners > hear every transmission twice. That gets old, really quick! >True, but there are instances where a SR make

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater hardware

2005-05-19 Thread n1nte
> > Not every radio user appreciates a simplex repeater, since all listeners > hear every transmission twice. That gets old, really quick! True, but there are instances where a SR makes sense. Quick deployment for low volume comms is one. Rescue ops, public service events, etc... Training BE

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater

2005-05-19 Thread Neil McKie
We had 'PL' capability 35 years ago and were using it then. Neil - WA6KLA Don Pomplun wrote: > > You say "NOT often found in amateur radios". My recollection of the > history is that way back when there was no PL capability; this was > followed by transmitting 100 Hz PL; then programmabl

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater

2005-05-18 Thread Don Pomplun
You say "NOT often found in amateur radios".  My recollection of the history is that way back when there was no PL capability; this was followed by transmitting 100 Hz PL; then programmable PL xmit; and now I see many more radios capable of PL encode AND decode. Our situation is that we have sm

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater

2005-05-18 Thread Eric Lemmon
Don, You're absolutely correct. I was using the term "simplex" in the sense of TX and RX on the same frequency. Although certainly not a universal definition, the term "half duplex" is often used to describe TX and RX on two different frequencies but not simultaneously. Some might consider that

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater

2005-05-18 Thread Don Pomplun
I agree that hear4ing everything twice would get old quickly.  What's wrong with this:  The simplex repeater box listens on one freq, then retransmits on another.  Everybody hears each transmission only once, albeit with a delay. Isn't the main advantage that of avoided cost? At 07:38 PM 5/

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater hardware

2005-05-18 Thread Eric Lemmon
The Zetron 19B "Simplexor" was the only simplex repeater that seemed to work properly, since it was designed for public-safety application, primarily for forwarding 2-tone sequential paging signals followed by a voice message. The 19B could be set to repeat the tones and message a certain number o

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater hardware

2005-05-18 Thread Rob
chirs wrote: > Hi, > > I am looking for information on experiences with simplex repeaters. > > Who makes good hardware. What issues are there with simplex repeaters? > > Has anyone come up with an inexpensive "kit" or project using one of > these new micro controllers etc. NHRC make a nice ki

[Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater hardware

2005-05-18 Thread chirs
Hi, I am looking for information on experiences with simplex repeaters. Who makes good hardware. What issues are there with simplex repeaters? Has anyone come up with an inexpensive "kit" or project using one of these new micro controllers etc. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your gro

[Repeater-Builder] simplex repeater

2004-09-19 Thread Michal Smialowski
There isn't much discussion about simlex repeaters, but I was wondering if anyone has the pinouts for a SR-7100 Simplex Repeater by Interconnect Specialists. Google search didn't come up with anything useful. Thanks Mike Smialowski VE7SML Smithers BC Canada Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit