RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
I can't speak for any Wouxun radio, but I have tested at least a dozen Puxing VHF radios, and none of them had reverse burst encode or decode. Besides, the CTCSS tones were sloppy and nothing like a pure sine wave one should expect in a "professional" radio. The Puxing PX777, in particular, sets t

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Running a Mastr II Repeater QRP

2010-08-30 Thread Nate Duehr
On 8/30/2010 3:48 PM, Paul Plack wrote: I'm working on a UHF ham repeater project for installation some time next year, and was getting set to build one based on 35-watt Mitreks. I've just been offered a 100-watt Mastr II UHF repeater, complete including the cabinet, just taken out of service

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
Chris, You do not have to use a duplexer, but it makes building a repeater SO much easier! Keep in mind that "antenna separation" usually means vertical separation, not horizontal separation. Moreover, the same isolation provided by 1000 feet of horizontal separation might be provided by 10 feet

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ariels, Aerials, Antenna, Antennae?

2010-08-30 Thread D. Daniel McGlothin, KB3MUN
That's easy. The first is my daughter's name. The others are transducers. grinning, 73 de Daniel KB3MUN BTW, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antenna_%28radio%29 and http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/login.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.ieee.org%2Fiel5%2F74%2F4454692%2F04455907.pdf%3Farnumber%3D4

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ariels

2010-08-30 Thread eko itonga
do u want to buy a duplexeur or u have a problem of a duplexeur? --- On Sun, 8/29/10, antony wrote: From: antony Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ariels To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 10:59 PM   So i realy need a duplexer to run my repeater. thanks ant

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels

2010-08-30 Thread eko itonga
This will be good depending on the sensitivity of your receive radio and the hight or your coax should not be more than 30m --- On Sun, 8/29/10, Steve wrote: From: Steve Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 7:06 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Running a Mastr II Repeater QRP

2010-08-30 Thread Paul Plack
Kevin, I'll make a note and get back to you if we move forward, thanks! Is the base PA rated for continuous duty? - Paul, AE4KR - Original Message - From: Kevin King To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 4:49 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Bu

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Running a Mastr II Repeater QRP

2010-08-30 Thread Kevin King
I have a 40watt base PA ready to go if you would like to run that. -Kevin _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff DePolo Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 5:53 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels

2010-08-30 Thread petedcurtis
il.com > *To:* Repeater-Builder > *Sent:* Monday, August 30, 2010 6:44 PM > *Subject:* Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels > > Actually the correct spelling of the UK term for Antenna is Aerial > not Ariel. Ariel was the name of a now defunct UK Motorcycle maker which > c

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-30 Thread Oz-in-DFW
*From:* Chuck Kelsey <mailto:wb2...@roadrunner.com> > *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> > *Sent:* Monday, August 30, 2010 3:10 PM > *Subject:* Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3 > > > >  &

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Running a Mastr II Repeater QRP

2010-08-30 Thread Kevin Custer
On 8/30/2010 6:01 PM, Chuck Kelsey wrote: > I agree with Jeff 100%. Me three... Kevin

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Running a Mastr II Repeater QRP

2010-08-30 Thread terry dalpoas
I inherited one of these with two of radios, one for the repeater, one for a link. On the link PA, the finals were taken out and only the driver was left. Worked fine. -Original Message- Date: Monday, August 30, 2010 4:48:49 pm To: From: "Paul Plack" Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Runnin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Running a Mastr II Repeater QRP

2010-08-30 Thread Paul Plack
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 3:53 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Running a Mastr II Repeater QRP > Also, I don't need anywhere near 100 watts... The driver is 40 watts, just bypass the final board. But if you're really trying to safe your landlord's electric bill,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Running a Mastr II Repeater QRP

2010-08-30 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I agree with Jeff 100%. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Jeff DePolo" To: Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 5:53 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Running a Mastr II Repeater QRP >> I don't know the current frequency, but suspect it's in the >>

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-30 Thread NORM KNAPP
2010 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3 Doug - Do you know how the phasing harness was constructed for the three-element version? I don't, and that's why I suggested to Norm that he go with four - the phasing harness is easy. Or, he could use two elements for transmit a

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Running a Mastr II Repeater QRP

2010-08-30 Thread Jeff DePolo
> I don't know the current frequency, but suspect it's in the > 460/465 MHz range. Will it move down into the 440s without a > lot of grief? Yes. > Also, I don't need anywhere near 100 watts, and need to avoid > abusing the good nature and power bill of my landlord. (Also > hope to have bat

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR-750 (VHF repeater)

2010-08-30 Thread Jeff Ackerman
IF you have a ver 2, you can do a mod detailed in the service manual by switching the position of some cap's to make it work on one port without a antenna relay. On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Ken Arck wrote: > > > At 01:47 PM 8/28/2010, Juan Tellez wrote: > > > > > >For simplex use, you have

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-30 Thread Paul Plack
bject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3  The radio I'm using in the mobile is a GE Orion with a noise blanker. However, a noise blanker is designed to help with impulse-type noise. Microprocessor hash and similar noise sources are continuous, so I doubt a blanker is very effe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-30 Thread Chuck Kelsey
this type of noise compared to 20 or 30 years ago. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Oz-in-DFW To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 5:00 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3 On 8/30/2010 2:08 PM, Chuck Kelsey

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-30 Thread Oz-in-DFW
On 8/30/2010 2:08 PM, Chuck Kelsey wrote: > > >  > > Doug, what were the State Police using for mobile radios back when you > were involved? I'm finding that the newer, wider front end, radios > don't hear as well as the old 0.5-1 MHz wide receivers did. I can hit > my 6-meter repeater full qu

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Trip lite

2010-08-30 Thread DCFluX
They don't provide schematics, but they will be more than happy to sell you a new power supply. After that conversation I swore off buying Tripp Lite anything. Pretty much replace all the semi-conductors and any electrolytics that have exploded. On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 1:26 PM, Chuck Kelsey wro

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Trip lite

2010-08-30 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Swap the 723 chip and go from there. You might not need anything more. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Ralph S. Turk To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 3:48 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Trip lite Anybody out there in radio la

RE: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-30 Thread Jeff DePolo
ht otherwise predict. --- Jeff WN3A > -Original Message- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey > Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 2:35 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [Repea

RE: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-30 Thread Doug Rehman
[mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 3:08 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3 Doug, what were the State Police using for mobile radios back when you were involved? I'm finding that the newer, wider

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-30 Thread Chuck Kelsey
to mobile environment noise that you can't avoid driving past (computers, LAN equipment, etc., etc.) Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Doug Rehman To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 3:00 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-30 Thread Chuck Kelsey
age - From: "Tim" To: Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 2:51 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3 > I'm glad somebody brought this up. > > I've got 2 of the DB212 antennas, without any phasing harness. > > The tower that the repeater is going up on is 90&

RE: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-30 Thread Doug Rehman
-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3 Doug - Do you know how the phasing harness was constructed for the three-element version? I don't, and that's why I suggested to Norm that he go with four - the phasing harness is easy. Or, he could use two el

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-30 Thread Tim
I'm glad somebody brought this up. I've got 2 of the DB212 antennas, without any phasing harness. The tower that the repeater is going up on is 90', wide spaced triangular tower (about 20' at the bottom & 8' at the top). I'm just wondering if the work in building the harness, building the suppo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-30 Thread Chuck Kelsey
tion he'll need, but he might just get away without a duplexer if there's enough tower. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Doug Rehman" To: Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 2:28 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3 > In a previous life I managed the co

RE: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-30 Thread Doug Rehman
In a previous life I managed the communications for a state police agency. We used 45 MHz for our main system and had forty some odd tower sites, almost all running DB212-3 antennas. Two of the sites were on 1000+ towers and used a single DB-212 element due to the large tower face and the grea

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Interfacing RLS1000 to Rc210 Controller

2010-08-30 Thread wd8chl
On 8/30/2010 11:28 AM, ka2ajh wrote: > Good Morning to the Group. I have a new RLS1000 Hub and a RC210 and > have read where Skipp and others have been successful in interfacing > the hub with the controller for more ports, but don't see how the > connections are made. Does Skipp or anyone else hav

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels

2010-08-30 Thread Steve
correct, wasn't he also a greek god ? Steve(M1SWB) UK - Original Message - From: petedcur...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 6:44 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels Actually the correct spelling of the UK term for Anten

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-30 Thread NORM KNAPP
m building a 100watt mastr II for the task now. 73 - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon Aug 30 10:53:43 2010 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3 I'd suggest using four if you have the tower real est

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels

2010-08-30 Thread petedcurtis
Actually the correct spelling of the UK term for Antenna is Aerial not Ariel. Ariel was the name of a now defunct UK Motorcycle maker which closed around 1967. Ex Brit. On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 11:27 AM, Kevin Custer wrote: > > > On 8/29/2010 1:15 PM, Doug Hutchison wrote: > > Ariel? Antenn

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 450 Mitrek to 420 MHz

2010-08-30 Thread James Lee
Just for starters you will get to change the coils in the RF Deck. Now that means desassembling the deck. There are other changes in the IF section also. I would forget this project and find a Range I UHF Mitrek. There were quite a few built for the FEDS but they would be rare now...Jim WB4GWX/A

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Ariels (Antenna & Motorbike)

2010-08-30 Thread Chris Curtis
Thought she was a mermaid. Or perhaps an ariel atom, open motoring in the u.s.a. ;) Ahh, the joys of spelling and grammar police on a multi-national list. Xtra ;) Kb0wlf > -Original Message- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- > buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behal

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels

2010-08-30 Thread Steve
How true Kev, Iam from the UK and it is spelt AERIAL. But I do know that others use ant, Ae, but it is common sense really 73 Steve - Original Message - From: "Kevin Custer" To: Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 4:27 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels > On 8/29

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-30 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I'd suggest using four if you have the tower real estate. Adjust each element individually on the tower up in the clear (not necessarily in the final location, but away from obstructions). I don't know how the harness was designed for three elements, but making one for four is easy. Each pigtai

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels

2010-08-30 Thread Kevin Custer
On 8/29/2010 1:15 PM, Doug Hutchison wrote: > Ariel? Antenna maybe? C'mon guys. Be careful Doug. The poster is from the United Kingdom, where they use the term Ariel, not Antenna. You know what it means, so let it go. This list is not just for Americans, as we have many members from other

Re: [Repeater-Builder] (unknown)

2010-08-30 Thread John
Including all the different site keys John Doug Dickinson wrote: The CH751 key is a generic cabinet key used by many manufacturers including Square D, Soundolier, and other non-radio manufacturers. The 2135 and 2553 are pure Motorola, reserved by Chicago Lock (the manufacturer) for only Moto

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Can a Master 3 narrowband

2010-08-30 Thread wd8chl
On 8/27/2010 1:56 PM, Tom Manning wrote: > Hello Jim I note your message about narrowbanding and the comment > about the MSR2000. I have seen no info on doing so but it seems to > me that the MSR200 could be narrowbanded. The MSR is very similar to > the Mitrek and it can be narrowbanded by usin

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-30 Thread dmurman
have a pristine one, just in case. KM3W From: MCH To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 4:52:58 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek? GE = BF10A RCA = CH751 Joe M. Pointman wrote: > > > Like most of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread Mike Morris
August 29, 2010 9:57 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek? I didn’t know that RCA shared the CH751 key with the Cabinet key for Motorola Outdoor cabinets. This could be an error. Bill Hudson W6CBS Any of these keys can be duplicated at your

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread Oz-in-DFW
No, the CH751 is different, but the MRCA was the same as the Kelvinator refrigerator for years. Bill Hudson wrote: > > I didn’t know that RCA shared the CH751 key with the Cabinet key for > Motorola Outdoor cabinets. > > > > This could be an error. > > > > Bill Hudson > > W6CBS > -- mai

RE: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread Bill Hudson
Bill Hudson <mailto:w6...@pacbell.net> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 9:57 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek? I didn’t know that RCA shared the CH751 key with the Cabinet key for Motorola Outdo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread MCH
> > > Any of these keys can be duplicated at your local locksmith. > > > > *From:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Pointman > *Sent:* Sunday, August 29, 2010 6:07 PM > *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroup

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread Mike Dietrich
2010 9:57 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek? I didn’t know that RCA shared the CH751 key with the Cabinet key for Motorola Outdoor cabinets. This could be an error. Bill Hudson W6CBS Any of these keys can be duplicat

RE: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread Bill Hudson
] On Behalf Of Pointman Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 6:07 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek? Ah yes...the old BF-10aI have one.. a little beat up, would love to have a pristine one, just in case

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR-2000 Alignment Metering

2010-08-29 Thread Mike Morris
At 05:46 PM 08/29/10, you wrote: >Re: MSR-2000 Alignment Metering > > > Probably looks a lot like the one at the top of the web page > > at > >There's an error on the above mentioned web page. > > > "In other words, YOU CANNOT USE A MODER

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-29 Thread Glenn Little WB4UIV
Mine will do 5.00, 6.25, 10.00, 12.50, 25.00, 50.00 and 100.00 KHz. 73 Glenn WB4UIV At 09:35 PM 8/29/2010, you wrote: >John (et all) - > >Is the 1.25M version capable of 20 kHz steps? The spec sheet makes >it look like it can only do 12.5 or 25 kHz steps. > >- JimF K6IYK > >At 8/29/2010 06:06

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread MCH
Nope. In fact, only the higher end radios came with locks, and today almost none of them come with locks. Joe M. Glenn (Butch) Kanvick wrote: > > All commercials radios have locks on them. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread Pointman
Ah yes...the old BF-10aI have one.. a little beat up, would love to have a pristine one, just in case. KM3W From: MCH To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 4:52:58 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-29 Thread Ralph Mowery
ke it easy.   From: James Lee To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 7:47:52 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio I had one in my hands last week at a Hamfest in Gainsville, Texas. They are quite impressive. I have a strong

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread Glenn (Butch) Kanvick
Hello Jeff. All commercials radios have locks on them. The lock is so that the radio can be locked into the mounting bracket, #1 so no one steals it, #2 so it does not become a flying projectile if the vehicle is in a crash, and # 3 to keep people from messing with the radios. You would be surprise

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 VHF Base Station questions

2010-08-29 Thread Jim Lange
Dan, You should have no problem converting your unit to a repeater. The repeater builder web site has a whole section devoted to the MSR 2000. In my area we have converted many of these into repeaters and they work fine. If you want to upgrade your amp, let me know. I have a spare continuous du

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-29 Thread James Lee
I had one in my hands last week at a Hamfest in Gainsville, Texas. They are quite impressive. I have a strong hunch they are "throw-away" in nature when they die. Time will tell. If I needed a dual bander for ham use, I would give one a try. Jim WB4GWX/AAV6UX

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread Jeff KP3FT
some questions on bypassing the antenna RX/TX relay, but will cross that bridge when I get the top cover off and get it to transmit. --- On Sun, 8/29/10, Mike Morris wrote: From: Mike Morris Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek? To: Repeater-Bu

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maxrad lowband mobile antenna

2010-08-29 Thread Chuck Kelsey
A discussion with a two-way dealer that I know indicated that the base-loaded low-band antennas can be a bit of a challenge to get them to "play nice" with the radio. The full-length whips seemed to be better, but no one wants one on their vehicle these days. Back when I ran a Motrac and a full

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 VHF Base Station questions

2010-08-29 Thread Mike Morris
At 03:41 PM 08/29/10, you wrote: >Just acquired a MSR 2000 VHF base station at a Hamfest. It had a >problem in the PA Deck (intermittent duty 100 watt version) but I >have fixed that already (bad solder joint on one of the output >transistors). It is a two receiver carrier squelch only model.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 VHF Base Station questions

2010-08-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
Dan, The MSR2000 Control and Audio manual is Publication Number 6881061E40, and is still available from Motorola Parts for about $60. Due to copyright restrictions, you will not find a PDF version of this manual on RBTIP while it is still in print. This is a large volume, with many long foldout

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread Mike Morris
At 09:09 AM 08/29/10, you wrote: >Hi, >I know it's a dumb question, but after scouring the internet for >info, I find everything about locks and replacement keys for >Motorolas and other radios, but I still don't know what locking the >Mitrek actually does. Does it kill all power to the radio,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread Thomas Oliver
* wrote: From: Eric Lemmon Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek? To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 12:56 PM Jeff, The reason that most trunk-mount radios are locked is to prevent theft and

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels

2010-08-29 Thread Mike Morris
At 02:34 AM 08/29/10, you wrote: >using two radios as a repeator with two ariels. how far appart would >the ariels be best. thanks antony Theory: Applications: Mike WA6

RE: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread Jeff KP3FT
ow at 49.3 MHz, so it's already not far from the beacon subband. --- On Sun, 8/29/10, Jeff DePolo wrote: From: Jeff DePolo Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek? To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, August 29

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Where do the temp comp resistors from ICM go?

2010-08-29 Thread Tony KT9AC
Thanks Eric. These are actually the compensating resistors that install next to the crystal socket. I found them eventually on the schematic. Different color dotted crystals (yellow, white, green, red) require different load resistors (10 ohm, 3.09k, 7.5k and 12.4k respectively). Tony On 08

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-29 Thread MCH
Oh, and they are also spec'ed for both 16K0F3E and 11K0F3E bandwidths. Joe M. MCH wrote: > That's the ID mine has on it, and if you look it up on the FCC website, > you will find that it is Part 90 accepted for 136-174 MHz, and 406.1-470 > MHz. Granted on 2/16/2010. > > For those who are specu

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-29 Thread MCH
That's the ID mine has on it, and if you look it up on the FCC website, you will find that it is Part 90 accepted for 136-174 MHz, and 406.1-470 MHz. Granted on 2/16/2010. For those who are speculating about the legitimacy of the FCC ID, or the fact that it exists: It does exist, it is printed

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-29 Thread Doug Bade
Surely you do not mean to imply all of these models are type accepted under their certification grant under part 90?? as they are all KG-UV1DP The last 4 contain transmit frequencies that do not even come close to part 90 136-174&350-470 MHz (RX/TX) 136-174&400-480 MHz (RX/TX) 136-17

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread MCH
- > *From:* Chuck Kelsey > *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > *Sent:* Sun, August 29, 2010 12:50:18 PM > *Subject:* Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock > on Mitrek? > > > > It simply locks the cover in place. You'

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-29 Thread Doug Hutchison
Yes but depends where you are and at what license levelworld wide thing! D On 29/08/2010 20:01:41, Glenn Little WB4UIV (glennmaill...@bellsouth.net) wrote: > What is it that these "licensed" hams do not understand about using > equipment in the ham bands??? > You can build your own equip

RE: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread Jeff DePolo
anomalies as a first pass. --- Jeff WN3A > -Original Message- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff KP3FT > Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 1:16 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-29 Thread Glenn Little WB4UIV
Amateur frequencies without any legal issues. But, the notion > that they may > > be used in Public Safety applications is disquieting. > > > > 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY > > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Repeater-Bu

RE: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread Jeff KP3FT
ifficult than it was finding a suitable 10-meter beacon transmitter!  Learning a lot in the process though, that's a good thing... 73 Jeff KP3FT --- On Sun, 8/29/10, Eric Lemmon wrote: From: Eric Lemmon Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mit

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels

2010-08-29 Thread Steve
Interesting Eric, assuming he has a very tall mast, hence the use of duplexers, now UHF, a lot easier 73 Steve - Original Message - From: "Eric Lemmon" To: Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 6:40 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] ariels > Antony, > > For a rough appr

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-29 Thread Doug Bade
: Sunday, August 29, 2010 9:11 AM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio > > > > What I see is they type accepted a radio that looks like that one but the > type acceptance num

RE: [Repeater-Builder] ariels

2010-08-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
Antony, For a rough approximation, one must know the following information: Transmitter frequency in MHz, Transmitter power in Watts, Receiver frequency in MHz, and Receiver sensitivity in microvolts or dBm. As an example, let's assume that your repeater transmits at 147.300 MHz with 50 watts, an

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-29 Thread Charles Mumphrey Kc5ozh
al Message Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio From: "Eric Lemmon" Date: Sun, August 29, 2010 10:54 am To: Phil, What FCC identification number did you use to find the Wouxun listing on the FCC site? I tried both the name and the model number, but came up with no listi

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels

2010-08-29 Thread Doug Hutchison
Ariel? Antenna maybe? C'mon guys. D On 29/08/2010 18:06:09, Steve (steve.m1...@tiscali.co.uk) wrote: > What freqs, and what tx pwr ? > - Original Message - > From: "antony" > To: > Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 10:34 AM > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] ariels > > > > using two r

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread Pointman
their "keys"...GE's was a B210/810? Maybe..? its been a while since I handled any of that old stuff KM3W From: Chuck Kelsey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 12:50:18 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels

2010-08-29 Thread Steve
What freqs, and what tx pwr ? - Original Message - From: "antony" To: Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 10:34 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] ariels > using two radios as a repeator with two ariels. how far appart would the > ariels be best. thanks antony > > > > -

RE: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
Jeff, The reason that most trunk-mount radios are locked is to prevent theft and tampering. The lock has no electrical function. You will need the ubiquitous #2135 key to unlock your Mitrek drawer. You definitely want to open up the radio before applying power to it, so that you can ascertain i

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek?

2010-08-29 Thread Chuck Kelsey
It simply locks the cover in place. You'll want a key anyway. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "KP3FT" To: Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 12:09 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] dumb question: what is purpose of lock on Mitrek? > Hi, > I know it's a dumb question, but after sc

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
t: Sunday, August 29, 2010 9:11 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio What I see is they type accepted a radio that looks like that one but the type acceptance number issued does not necessarily mean the Ebay radios are unless they bear the t

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Where do the temp comp resistors from ICM go?

2010-08-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
Tony, I suspect that those are temperature-compensating capacitors. Call ICM tech support and get the answer directly from the source. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC Sen

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-29 Thread Doug Bade
What I see is they type accepted a radio that looks like that one but the type acceptance number issued does not necessarily mean the Ebay radios are unless they bear the type acceptance label... There are many models and not all may be approved... However... in any case.. if you are the import

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
Phil, What FCC identification number did you use to find the Wouxun listing on the FCC site? I tried both the name and the model number, but came up with no listing at all. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoog

Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR 750/850 single antenna

2010-08-28 Thread x.tait.tech
small problem i have found, 1, i don't have a manual, no problem you have given me a pdf version 2, problem is you have given me a TKR-750 thats a repeater, i only have a Mobile unit TK705 or TK805 same ship different smoke stack Marcus On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 12:50 PM, Paul Lambert wrote:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR 750/850 single antenna

2010-08-28 Thread x.tait.tech
Thankyou for that Marcus On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 12:50 PM, Paul Lambert wrote: > > > See page 9 of the service manual or page 10 of the pdf document. I have > done this for a TKR-750 and it worked great. > >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wouxun Radio

2010-08-28 Thread mch
What you say is somewhat true, but last weekend I was with someone who had a Yaesu, and he was picking up all kinds of overload while I was not. Joe M. On Sat 28/08/10 8:06 PM , Larry K wa0...@hughes.net sent: > My family and I have been using them for some time. They are kind of > wide on t

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Micor squelch with PL

2010-08-28 Thread terry dalpoas
will have that feature. To bad amateur equipment does not have it. -Original Message- Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010 6:27:32 pm To: From: "Eric Lemmon" Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Micor squelch with PL Terry, Ideally, the Micor squelch should be used in conjunction with

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wouxun Radio

2010-08-28 Thread Larry K
My family and I have been using them for some time. They are kind of wide on the frontend but we are in the country so no problem there. If you get one get the programming kit also as they are a real pain to program from the keyboard and easy thru the software. Larry WA0VUS

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom duplexer

2010-08-28 Thread x.tait.tech
ogramming cable? > > - Original Message - > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com< > Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com < > Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Sat Aug 28 01:39:55 2010 > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder]

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Micor squelch with PL

2010-08-28 Thread Eric Lemmon
Terry, Ideally, the Micor squelch should be used in conjunction with the Micor PL decoder, so that you can realize the benefit of reverse-burst squelch tail elimination. The TS-64 does not have reverse-burst STE. You may be able to achieve a satisfactory squelch action by using a short audio del

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wouxun Radio

2010-08-28 Thread mch
They are Part 90 accepted and they work fine in the ham bands if you're talking about the KG-UVD1P Joe M. On Sat 28/08/10 11:29 AM , "terry dalpoas" km...@yahoo.com sent: > This may be a dumb question, but I'll ask anyway. I saw some dual band > portables on eBay, new for about $100, made by W

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR-750 (VHF repeater)

2010-08-28 Thread Ken Arck
At 01:47 PM 8/28/2010, Juan Tellez wrote: > > >For simplex use, you have to have an external antenna relay. > > <-Yup. You need an external relay. Checkout RF Parts as they have fairly reasonably priced ones Ken -- P

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Seeking emergency system design help

2010-08-28 Thread Matthew Kaufman
On 8/28/2010 10:13 AM, nj902 wrote: > > These faded sensitivity targets require significantly greater carrier level > to meet a given DAQ value specifically because of the flutter and multipath - > which are reasonably well understood and incorporated into a number of > predictive algorithms w

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Seeking emergency system design help

2010-08-28 Thread petedcurtis
If you chose to go digital, like P25 then you could also measure BER in your coverage test? This maybe more meaningful. Although many public safety customers will still ask for voice checks as well. On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 12:52 PM, Matthew Kaufman wrote: > > > On 8/28/2010 8:38 AM, nj902 wro

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Narrowband Range -was- Seeking emergency system design help

2010-08-28 Thread MCH
The same, perhaps not, but wouldn't intelligibility decrease as the quality degrades? Joe M. nj902 wrote: > > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, MCH wrote: > > "I would agree with the quality issues, but does that really equate to > unintelligibility on any significant scale?" > > ---

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Seeking emergency system design help

2010-08-28 Thread Matthew Kaufman
On 8/28/2010 8:38 AM, nj902 wrote: > > Because a mobile radio really has no way to provide a meaningful delivered > audio quality indication, coverage acceptance testing of analog systems is > usually done by measuring carrier level at [mobile] locations throughout the > system's service area

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Narrowband Range -was- Seeking emergency system design help

2010-08-28 Thread MCH
N. Just saying Murphy is on the list: "If there is a topic you are interested in, it will come up just as you get busy with something else." Joe M. wb6dgn wrote: > > "We were waiting for you to get busy with something else. :-P" > > Are you trying to tell me I was hogging the board? Sorry

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