RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions

2008-09-06 Thread no6b
At 9/5/2008 22:26, you wrote: Heck, While we re piling on, I had a Pinto oncedamned thing smoked all the time, finally caught fire. COOOL. -M Funny, I never heard of a Pinto repeater. ;) Bob NO6B

Repeater controller suggestions (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions)

2008-09-06 Thread no6b
At 9/5/2008 22:53, you wrote: We are putting up three new repeaters. I just got Hipro's new catalog and I see Arcom is listed in what looks like a favored status. Since we have limited funds, I would like to know if there are problems with it or is it just a fluke? If so we can look at other

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions

2008-09-06 Thread Lobaugh, Jeremy
http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=104168/grpspId=1705063108/msgId=85144/stime=1220664258/nc1=1/nc2=2/nc3=3 Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. I have the controller up and running now, thanks to the DTMF encoder built into the RCP software. The Repeater-Builders Friend will

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions

2008-09-06 Thread Nate Duehr
On Sep 6, 2008, at 6:40 AM, georgiaskywarn wrote: Good Suggestion Shanon! I have actually needed those chips from time to time (thanks!) They're still available, made by a number of companies. BG Micro used to stock the California Microdevices copy of the chip. -- Nate Duehr, WY0X [EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions

2008-09-05 Thread wd8chl
lenaw12 wrote: Eric.. Your response is out of line and indicates your either inability to understand the original post or the technical needs of the situation. Clearly, at this point, this is an interface issue between two different manufacturer's products. In no way does he complain

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions

2008-09-05 Thread KD4PBC
Use a resistor and cap to inject bias on the mic line. Robert... --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Morris WA6ILQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 10:47 AM 09/03/08, you wrote: I am constructing one of the repeater-builders friends', and am in need of a DTMF pad, or suggestions. I

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions

2008-09-05 Thread Michael Ryan
. I'll get back to you as soon as and IF I find out. - Mike From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wd8chl Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 3:56 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions

2008-09-05 Thread Ken Arck
Eric I really don't desire to get into a pissing contest with you over an issue that was settled literally YEARS ago but if you insist, I would be more than happy to once more post the entire exchange that took place back then. You didn't exactly come out smelling like a rose as you may

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions

2008-09-05 Thread no6b
At 9/5/2008 12:29, you wrote: Eric.. Your response is out of line and indicates your either inability to understand the original post or the technical needs of the situation. How is one stating his personal experience with/opinions on a specific model of repeater-related equipment out of line?

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions

2008-09-05 Thread Michael Ryan
: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions Other than being off-topic for the topic (but not this list), I disagree. Personally, I'd like to know exactly what Eric doesn't like about the RC-210. I've owned one myself didn't care for it either, but obviously many others

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions

2008-09-05 Thread Dave
We are putting up three new repeaters. I just got Hipro's new catalog and I see Arcom is listed in what looks like a favored status. Since we have limited funds, I would like to know if there are problems with it or is it just a fluke? If so we can look at other controllers. I would appreciate

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions

2008-09-04 Thread DCFluX
The original project used the style keypad that was meant to add DTMF to handhelds back in the day, I came across someone that had a bunch at a ham fest for $5 a pop. Check your or your friends junk box for and dead HTs from the late 70s and 80s for a keypad unit that detaches. A quick ebay

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions

2008-09-04 Thread Dave
That appears to be old phone pad. Probably will work ok. You will need to figure out where and how to interface. 73 Dave DCFluX wrote: The original project used the style keypad that was meant to add DTMF to handhelds back in the day, I came across someone that had a bunch at a ham fest

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions

2008-09-04 Thread wd8chl
skipp025 wrote: All Motorola mics are 'pre-amped' mics. Not accurate... [paste text] http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accurate Main Entry: ac·cu·rate Listen to the pronunciation of accurate Pronunciation: \#712;a-ky#601;-r#601;t, #712;a-k(#601;-)r#601;t\ Function:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions

2008-09-04 Thread George Henry
- Original Message - From: wd8chl [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 9:55 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions [snip] Well, I was leaving out the old carbon mics... ;c} I've got