Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller Recomendations
If you're wanting a repeater controller that can control two repeaters at the same site simultaneously, your options are going to be limited. I highly suggest the SCOM 7330. It's the mid-range price wise of the 3 controllers I'm familiar with that will complete your task. The high end price wise being the Link Comm DSP404 and the low end being the Arcom RC-210. I basically made my decision to go with the SCOM 7330 after googling all the information about these 3 controllers, it was the only one that I couldn't find even one bad thing or bug mentioned about. So far, it has exceeded my expectations and worked flawlessly. Anytime I've had a question, they are prompt to answer it as well. Good luck in your endeavor, On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 12:47 AM, ve6sar ve6...@rac.ca wrote: I'm working on a project for the local ham club to build and install a UHF linking hub repeater and down the road add a low power vhf repeater to the site that's linked through a controller. I've used the Link Comm RLC-4's and CraField CD-3 controllers before I'm looking for an inexpensive solution that still is a quality product. Nothing to fancy is required. What are people using for similar set ups? Sean VE6SAR -- James Adkins, KB0NHX Vice-President -- Nixa Amateur Radio Club, Inc. (KC0LUN) Southern Missouri Frequency Coordinator - Missouri Repeater Council www.nixahams.net The Nixa Amateur Radio Club - There is no charge for awesomeness! (Well, only $1.00 per month)
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller Recomendations
I have a similar setup, two UHF repeaters linked and an optional third link to a VHF repeater. I have the S-Com 7330. You cant beat it for the money, and the latest firmware release makes the controller Ideal for what you are looking to do. Have not had a hiccup yet, and I have recently bought a second one to use on another repeater. Bob, Dave, and all the guys at S-Com are great and you are Never left hanging on any questions you have. Past S-com products (5K, 6K, 7K) have set a track record of very dependable operation, I'm sure the 7330 is following in their footsteps. Plus the 7330 has wonderful blue LED's, you can't beat a product with the Sexy blue lights! (Sorry, electronic retailers joke) My 2 cents. Tom W9SRV www.waldofar.net --- On Wed, 9/16/09, ve6sar ve6...@rac.ca wrote: From: ve6sar ve6...@rac.ca Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Controller Recomendations To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 12:47 AM I'm working on a project for the local ham club to build and install a UHF linking hub repeater and down the road add a low power vhf repeater to the site that's linked through a controller. I've used the Link Comm RLC-4's and CraField CD-3 controllers before I'm looking for an inexpensive solution that still is a quality product. Nothing to fancy is required. What are people using for similar set ups? Sean VE6SAR Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller Recomendations
ve6sar wrote: I'm working on a project for the local ham club to build and install a UHF linking hub repeater and down the road add a low power vhf repeater to the site that's linked through a controller. I've used the Link Comm RLC-4's and CraField CD-3 controllers before I'm looking for an inexpensive solution that still is a quality product. Nothing to fancy is required. What are people using for similar set ups? Personal favorites for similar situations - no order of preference: Arcom RC-210 NHRC-4 Kevin Custer
[Repeater-Builder] 18-MHz Channel Elements?
I am thinking about using a Mitrek direct-FM channel element in my Midland 13-509 transmitter. Have you had experience with making these channel elements work at 18 MHz? Regards, Dan at K7MM, VU3MMW
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller Recomendations
At 9/16/2009 06:12, you wrote: ve6sar wrote: I'm working on a project for the local ham club to build and install a UHF linking hub repeater and down the road add a low power vhf repeater to the site that's linked through a controller. I've used the Link Comm RLC-4's and CraField CD-3 controllers before I'm looking for an inexpensive solution that still is a quality product. Nothing to fancy is required. What are people using for similar set ups? I'll cast my vote for the SCom 7330 as well. The LinkComm RLC-1+ will work as well, but it's a bit more expensive only has 2 ports. Bob NO6B
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Programming of X9000 with Handheld controller
Does it actually say syntor X9000 under the handle ? It sounds more like a regular syntor X. If so, it will have a little module inside the radio that plugs into the main board with either a white or orange sticker on it and the serial number on it. The external boxes are as you stated, the 1 with the led light pipes and holes is for the external scramble module which you say is not there and jumpered out. The rib box is nothing but a junction box for all the wires. If the radio box is a X9000, that is not the right head for it as the 9000 had to have the regular 9000 display head or if it did have the A3 HHCH on it, it had to have the little grey control box to operate the radio. If you want, you can contact me off list about it m.dietr...@peoplepc.com Mike KB5FLX - Original Message - From: tahrens301 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 10:59 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Programming of X9000 with Handheld controller Hi Mike, There are actually two boxes between the radio the HHCH. One is a little smaller than a siren box, and has cutouts for something that looks like perhaps a key hole, plus some other cutouts places for LEDs to shine through, although inside the box is only two connectors with PCB jumpers between them. (HNN4015A) The second box looks like a RIB box case. (HLN1170A SP01). Inside there is a PCB with some traces what looks to be places for perhaps an EPROM, but there is nothing populated but connectors jumpers. I've looked at all of the documentation here on Batlabs, but nothing talks about the programming of the radio. Thanks! Tim W5FN --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Dietrich m.dietr...@... wrote: If it has a little grey box the size of the siren box, in the middle with a key on the front and a bunch of db-9 and db-25 connectors on the back, you have to have special software to talk to the radio and the grey box. Mike - Original Message - From: tahrens301 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 1:22 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Programming of X9000 with Handheld controller Hi Folks, I put this out on Batlabs, but haven't heard anything, so I thought I'd try here. I got a couple of VHF X9000s that have the hand held controller, with Securenet stuff inside. I've programmed many 'normal' X9000s before, but can't seem to get this guy to talk. (the computer isn't the issue, as I have been using same old dos computer for a while). I just get the error message Serial Bus Error, Busy Line locked. any clues? Thanks, Tim W5FN
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller Recomendations
I run a RLC2a ( older unit) RLC3 Arcom 210 I custom DOS based repeater and I have an Scom here some where also I like the RLC2a and my 2nd choice would be the 210 .. On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 8:22 PM, n...@no6b.com wrote: At 9/16/2009 06:12, you wrote: ve6sar wrote: I'm working on a project for the local ham club to build and install a UHF linking hub repeater and down the road add a low power vhf repeater to the site that's linked through a controller. I've used the Link Comm RLC-4's and CraField CD-3 controllers before I'm looking for an inexpensive solution that still is a quality product. Nothing to fancy is required. What are people using for similar set ups? I'll cast my vote for the SCom 7330 as well. The LinkComm RLC-1+ will work as well, but it's a bit more expensive only has 2 ports. Bob NO6B
[Repeater-Builder] Micor Station question
I have a micor station 450-470 . I have .019 watts out the exciter after the 1st band pass tfd6373a. The tripler needs modified. The test meter 5 output is 34ma. Where can I find the mods for the tfe6153a tripler? The transmit freq is 441.850, I tried 445.550 element 1 watt with out tunning . I have narrowed it down to the tripler . Should I add some more wire to the turns on the 2nd band pass ?? Any help would be great .
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Station question
no mods required, other than tuning. I have 2 on 441, both pout out rated power. check the regulated 12 volts to the tripler, the molex plugs on the interface board tend to be intermittent and /or resistive... the exciter board should be making about 350mw to 500 mw..if working correctly. lance n2HBA - Original Message - From: w7nikw7nik To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 10:30 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Station question I have a micor station 450-470 . I have .019 watts out the exciter after the 1st band pass tfd6373a. The tripler needs modified. The test meter 5 output is 34ma. Where can I find the mods for the tfe6153a tripler? The transmit freq is 441.850, I tried 445.550 element 1 watt with out tunning . I have narrowed it down to the tripler . Should I add some more wire to the turns on the 2nd band pass ?? Any help would be great . -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.101/2376 - Release Date: 09/16/09 11:21:00
[Repeater-Builder] OT: Mic cable
Does any one know where I can obtain a 6 foot coiled cord 8 conductor (7 leads + shield) mic cable? Thanks Bernie Parker K5BP
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Programming of X9000 with Handheld controller
Hi Mike, BUSTED! Man, I gotta eat crow on this one... I've had X9000s on the brain for a couple of months now, by golly, if that sticker was a snake, it would'a bit me. First clue.. I had never seen a control board like the one that is in this radio... that shoulda' been an indication that something wasn't right! I had never seen a Syntor X, frankly, thought it was in a different case. Guess that's why it didn't dawn on me to even pay attention to the sticker. Tunnel vision! I even got some extra light so I could read the model number. Talk about the forest the trees! The X9000 did have a provision for a HHCH... it was used in a dual radio configuration - VHF UHF radios.. I even have the book. I guess that didn't help me out with the main issue tho. Anyway, thanks to all who endured the questions with a really dumb answer! Now I gotta go to Batlabs respond to somebody else that figured it out. Yum, this crow tastes like chicken!! Tim
