Re: [Repeater-Builder] schematic and/or pinout diagram, Maxar 80, D51TSA4000BK
I know that they are available on the Batlabs site... try http://www.batlabs.com/nosynth.html and scroll down to the Moxy section. I believe that the pinouts for the Maxar, Maxar 80, and Moxy were all the same. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ From: KP3FT kp...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, September 8, 2010 1:58:15 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] schematic and/or pinout diagram, Maxar 80, D51TSA4000BK Hi all, Does anyone have a scanned schematic and/or a pinout diagram for a Maxar 80 lowband? I moving one that is presently at 49.520 MHz, up to 50.065 MHz, but have no idea what the pins are for PTT, etc. There is no microphone or other cables that came with the radio. Thanks for any help. Jeff KP3FT
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for CTCSS Tone board for MSR 2000 VHF Repeater
All of the MSR2000 audio and control modules are the same, regardless of band. Only the RF modules differ. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: A E atms...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 2:21 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for CTCSS Tone board for MSR 2000 VHF Repeater Where would I look to find a CTCSS Tone Board for an ex RCMP VHF repeater system that has been converted to the amateur bands? Are the UHF CTCSS boards compatible ? Thanks in advance Aaron KE5KAF
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Band Antenna for both 6 10 meters.
And the spray bottle of water, and the newspaper... - Original Message - From: Mike Morris wa6...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 12:10 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Band Antenna for both 6 10 meters. At 09:27 PM 08/20/10, you wrote: skipp025 wrote: (big chunk cut out) Put Great in front of your name yelled out loud and people in a movie house will often throw toilet paper across the room. (It's OK if you don't get the reference and those of you who do, please seek professional help). Hmmm, seems like more than one of us have been spinning the globe at too many midnight movies... And don't forget the unbuttered toast, the bell and the cards. http://www.rockyhorror.com/news/article.php?p=2007122701 I went to the Rialto about a dozen times... the audience (and performers) were nuttier and funnier than the flic... It showed the RHPS every Saturday night midnight from January 1978 to August 2007... 29 years... about 1,400 performances. And it's still run once a month... And the performers are still there. http://findlocal.latimes.com/south-pasadena/home/movie-events/rocky-horror-picture-show-movie-event-4 s.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sorry everyone
I also use Hijack This! and Startup Control Panel... both excellent tools, but many less-experienced computer users won't know what to do with the scan info from HjT, nor which startup entries can safely be turned off. I therefore only recommend them to those who know what they are doing under the hood. George, KA3HSW - Original Message - From: Mike Morris wa6...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 11:32 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sorry everyone [snip] Add Hijack This! to your toolkit. Excellent for clearing crud out of hijacked browsers. I keep a copy in my virus removal toolkit - and the copy is named iexplore.exe so that the malware that does filename checks lets it run (like some blackmail-ware). Add Mike Lin's Startup Control (the single file exe version, not the installed version) as it helps resolve issues with programs that start when the system starts up. I have all my antivirus tools on a SD card that is in a USB flash drive reader. Why an SD card? Because the card has a write protect switch. Load the card, flip the switch, and it can't be written to like a regular flash drive can. Other than write protection I treat it just like any other flash drive. See http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/SDR-1/SD-CARD-READER/WRITER-USB-2.0/1.html The reader costs $4. A 4gb card is under $20. Naturally larger cards are more expensive. The SD card and matching reader is cheap protection for the antivirus / malware remover part your computer toolkit. The only complaint I have is that the All Electronics reader is a bit fat and blocks the adjacent USB jack on some systems. A 3 inch USB extension cord fixes that. Lastly - never use a flash drive / thumb drive / pen drive as your permanent storage - only as a secondary or transit storage device. I've seen too many die with no notice, and be irrecoverable. One client's daughter lost a three week vacation / honeymoon worth of photos. Another lost several hundred photos of a Grand Canyon raft trip. Both my 16bg regular toolkit and my 4gb antivirus toolkit have a backup copy as a folder on a raid-protected server and as a folder on my laptop. If the flash drive dies (and it has twice in three years) I just buy a new one, load it up and use it. Mike WA6ILQ
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sorry everyone
- Original Message - From: Tim Sawyer tisaw...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 10:29 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sorry everyone Was your machine on while you were away? If so you may have gotten a virus or spyware. Sounds like your wife got it too. Spamers like to infect machines just to get control of them for sending spam. The really bad news is that most free spyware removal software is spyware itself. A really good PC guy might be able to remove it. Good luck man! -- Tim :wq Nonsense! Spybot Search Destroy, Ad-Aware, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, and SuperAntiSpyware are all EXCELLENT free anti-spyware programs. I routinely use all 4 of them to clean up infections for people. No spyware in ANY of them and, between the four programs, I have yet to run into something I couldn't clean. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: repeater-builder-dig...@yahoogroups.com repeater-builder-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: repeater-builder-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] showing our age (old HT's)
I still have a working HT-200 on 2 meters... (and a vibrator-supply 50's mobile on 34/94!) George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 From: skipp025 skipp...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, July 25, 2010 9:00:36 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] showing our age (old HT's) Allow me to show my age ... To me, the HT-220 is/was a Xtal Controlled Ht !! Allow me to show my age... The HT here is a VHF Engineering 2 Meter Portable assembled from a kit... and it still works. :-) s. ps: Surplus Motorola and GE Lunch Boxes don't count on the bragging scale.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements
I'm only looking to recoup what I have invested in them... $50 for the pair. At the moment, I have lots of spares, but sure, I'll take another set. If you do Paypal, you can pay me at ka3...@aol.com. George, KA3HSW From: Jeff Lavoie - KB1SPH/WQEX694 kb1...@wqex694.info To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, July 12, 2010 10:17:12 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements Actually 462.600 is the frequency I'm currently running my Kenwood on. I would probably be putting the Motorola on the same frequency with a different PL at a different location. That would solve a lot of headaches if you're willing to part with them. I was thinking about doing ham later down the road if GMRS goes away, I'm sure you've all heard about the proposed rule changes. But until I hear that GMRS repeaters are not allowed (or must be narrow band) I'll be setting it up on GMRS. The Kenwood is more set up for a portable repeater for events right now. A group of us get together and help out with events when there aren't enough ham volunteers. Let me know what you want for the channel elements. If you're interested I would be willing to send you a set of channel elements back if you need them as spares. Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 -- From: George Henry ka3...@att.net Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 1:59 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements What frequencies are you looking for? Ham or GMRS, I presume... I've got a bunch of MSR-2K elements if you need any, including a set for a 462.600 GMRS repeater. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 From: Jeff Lavoie - KB1SPH/WQEX694 kb1...@wqex694.info To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, July 12, 2010 1:15:28 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements (and a guacamole recipe) Thanks Skipp, that helps a great deal. I've found a lot of usefule information on repeater-builder.com over the years, but I just finally signed up for the yahoo group yesterday, I don't know why I waited. Bomar sounds like a good place to start with. I got this MSR-2000 for $25 at a hamfest because the guy didn't want to load it up in his truck to take it back home. I was buying a Kenwood TKR-820 and he said, I'll tell you what, I'll give you the pair for $50. How could I go wrong? The Kenwood is working great thanks to repeater-builder.com. On another note, I sent you a message a few days ago, but sometimes yahoo blocks my messagesnot sure why. I was wondering if you had any information about a CSI-32 tone panel and possible firmware upgrades. The EPROM inside has a sticker on it that says the following. 128 v4.0 6289 (I think, hard to read) © CSI - Jeff
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements
Great! I'll dig them out first thing tomorrow get them shipped out no later than Thursday. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Jeff Lavoie - KB1SPH/WQEX694 kb1...@wqex694.info To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 10:24 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements George, sent the money. It will come from a different e-mail address, but it will have my name. Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 -- From: George Henry ka3...@att.net Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 1:49 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements I'm only looking to recoup what I have invested in them... $50 for the pair. At the moment, I have lots of spares, but sure, I'll take another set. If you do Paypal, you can pay me at ka3...@aol.com. George, KA3HSW From: Jeff Lavoie - KB1SPH/WQEX694 kb1...@wqex694.info To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, July 12, 2010 10:17:12 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements Actually 462.600 is the frequency I'm currently running my Kenwood on. I would probably be putting the Motorola on the same frequency with a different PL at a different location. That would solve a lot of headaches if you're willing to part with them. I was thinking about doing ham later down the road if GMRS goes away, I'm sure you've all heard about the proposed rule changes. But until I hear that GMRS repeaters are not allowed (or must be narrow band) I'll be setting it up on GMRS. The Kenwood is more set up for a portable repeater for events right now. A group of us get together and help out with events when there aren't enough ham volunteers. Let me know what you want for the channel elements. If you're interested I would be willing to send you a set of channel elements back if you need them as spares. Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 -- From: George Henry ka3...@att.net Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 1:59 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements What frequencies are you looking for? Ham or GMRS, I presume... I've got a bunch of MSR-2K elements if you need any, including a set for a 462.600 GMRS repeater. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 From: Jeff Lavoie - KB1SPH/WQEX694 kb1...@wqex694.info To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, July 12, 2010 1:15:28 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements (and a guacamole recipe) Thanks Skipp, that helps a great deal. I've found a lot of usefule information on repeater-builder.com over the years, but I just finally signed up for the yahoo group yesterday, I don't know why I waited. Bomar sounds like a good place to start with. I got this MSR-2000 for $25 at a hamfest because the guy didn't want to load it up in his truck to take it back home. I was buying a Kenwood TKR-820 and he said, I'll tell you what, I'll give you the pair for $50. How could I go wrong? The Kenwood is working great thanks to repeater-builder.com. On another note, I sent you a message a few days ago, but sometimes yahoo blocks my messagesnot sure why. I was wondering if you had any information about a CSI-32 tone panel and possible firmware upgrades. The EPROM inside has a sticker on it that says the following. 128 v4.0 6289 (I think, hard to read) © CSI - Jeff Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Silver Plating - Cheap Easy
It's actually used photographic FIXER that contains a lot of free silver... the fixer removes any unexposed silver in the film emulsion. For many years I recovered the silver from my fixer by adding powdered zinc, which will dissolve more easily in the solution than silver will, causing the silver to precipitate out. Collected over 28 ounces over the years. His method of silver plating probably involved connecting the negative lead of a low-voltage source to the can, filling it with used fixer, and then suspending a zinc electrode in the solution, connected to the positive lead. The zinc goes into solution, and the silver, instead of precipitating out, plates out onto the can. If the fixer is sufficiently loaded with silver (exhausted, in photo-speak), it will plate out on copper without any current source, but adding the batteries will speed things up result in a thicker layer of silver. George, KA3HSW From: cecil ferguson ke4...@bellsouth.net To: Repeater Builder Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, July 12, 2010 7:08:36 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Silver Plating - Cheap Easy A couple of years back, in an exchange with an engineer from Texas Instrument Germany, who is working in Freising, Barvaria, I was told of a cheap and easy silver plating procedure he uses on his duplexers. He uses Photographic Developer (which has a really high level of 'free silver') and a simple one or two cell power source = 1.5 to 3.0 volts. (While not discussed, I would suggest that 'used fluid' may be better than new and may be obtained very cheaply). This should be an ideal solution for the DIYers in our group. If interested, why not contact Hans-Juergan Schott directly at h-scho...@ti. com ? This should be an interesting topic for our Tecnical Info page as well. Hans-Juergan, if you are monitoring, pls forward this procedure to us as I think many of us would be interested. Tnx. 73 to all, Cecil E (Gene) Ferguson. W4FWG
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements
What frequencies are you looking for? Ham or GMRS, I presume... I've got a bunch of MSR-2K elements if you need any, including a set for a 462.600 GMRS repeater. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 From: Jeff Lavoie - KB1SPH/WQEX694 kb1...@wqex694.info To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, July 12, 2010 1:15:28 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements (and a guacamole recipe) Thanks Skipp, that helps a great deal. I've found a lot of usefule information on repeater-builder.com over the years, but I just finally signed up for the yahoo group yesterday, I don't know why I waited. Bomar sounds like a good place to start with. I got this MSR-2000 for $25 at a hamfest because the guy didn't want to load it up in his truck to take it back home. I was buying a Kenwood TKR-820 and he said, I'll tell you what, I'll give you the pair for $50. How could I go wrong? The Kenwood is working great thanks to repeater-builder.com. On another note, I sent you a message a few days ago, but sometimes yahoo blocks my messagesnot sure why. I was wondering if you had any information about a CSI-32 tone panel and possible firmware upgrades. The EPROM inside has a sticker on it that says the following. 128 v4.0 6289 (I think, hard to read) © CSI - Jeff
Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on GMRS - Fwd: FCC NPRM proposes complete part 95 rewrite
The comment period for the NPRM ends July 7. If you have not already filed comments in opposition to this radical re-write of Part 95, which would essentially turn the GMRS into more channels for FRS possibly open those frequencies up to businesses, PLEASE do so immediately!!! The most effective comments are those written in your own language, and citing your experiences with GMRS that make these rule changes unacceptable, i.e., the limits of simplex operation therefore, the need to retain repeaters in GMRS, particularly for public service/emergency use; the behavior of children young teens on FRS and unlicensed GMRS use that makes the elimination of the age requirement untenable; the need for licensing to keep voluntary coordination interference resolution possible, as well as to retain the professionalism that currently exists among licensed users, etc. Even if you're NOT a GMRS licensee, PLEASE help us defeat this!!! George, WQGJ413
[Repeater-Builder] Fw: [BK_radio] For Sale: Vertex VXR-7000 VHF Repeater (Revised)
I am forwarding these from the BK_Radio list. I am not the seller: please contact Doug directly if interested. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: dapaq2 dap...@otwhm.net To: bk_ra...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 8:18 PM Subject: [BK_radio] For Sale: Vertex VXR-7000 VHF Repeater (Revised) Group, I have a Vertex VXR-7000 Repeater that I am looking to sell if anyone is interested. Please contact me off list for additional information and photos at dap...@otwhm.net, I will not discuss details on list out of respect to the members and list owner. Thanks much, Doug Group, I have a Sinclair Model Q202GC VHF 148-174 Duplexer that I am looking to sell if anyone is interested. This duplexer is in very good condition and looks almost like new. I purchased this duplexer in the fall of 2009 and was told by the person I purchased it from that this duplexer was assigned as a backup duplexer but was never put into service, I had a local radio tech retune it for me and it was going to be put in use for a railroad museum but plans had changed so it was never placed into service so I no longer need the duplexer and I am offering it for sale. Some specs from Sinclair's Website on this duplexer http://www.sinclairtechnologies.com/catalog/product.aspx?id=1533 Please contact me off list for additional information and photos at dap...@otwhm.net, I will not discuss details on list out of respect to the members and list owner. Thanks much, Doug
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor CA info - seeking
Because of the limited amount of storage space Yahoo allows for group files, you will find FAR more information on the Repeater-Builder website than in the Yahoo group files. Start here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/micor/ George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Kuby n6...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 11:08 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Micor CA info - seeking Try this again, my first posting never got posted. I did a MSG search on Micor and got no where. I want to the FILES area and found no Motorola Folder or anything else for Micor or GE. The FILES area needs some serious re-org/grouping to make finding easier! Or what did I do wrong in my searching of this group?
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Verizon Tarif
Some people have successfully fought their local phone company, using the argument that amateur radio is specifically NOT a business (citing Part 97), and gotten residential or other cheaper rates than the business line rate. OTOH, some phone companies have refused to accomodate hams, stating that the tower location is obviously not a residence. Try contacting your nearest ARRL volunteer counsel... he might try writing a carefully drafted letter on your behalf. Letters from lawyers often get better results than letters from Joe Ham... George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 Walter H walter.howard...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, May 18, 2010 12:23:12 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Verizon Tarif Every place I know of, all you need is a business line. WalterH --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, rahwayflynn mafl...@... wrote: Anyone know if Verizon has a published tarif for repeater interconnects? (Amateur Radio, not LMR)
[Repeater-Builder] Fw: [RTTY] Manual Overload
Contact Phil direct... - Original Message - From: Phil Sussman psuss...@pactor.com To: r...@contesting.com Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 7:52 AM Subject: [RTTY] Manual Overload I am overloaded with old service manuals going back years. I have many GE, Motorola, RCA, Uniden, Regency, Zetron, service manuals for mobiles, portables, and base stations -- three library rooms full. If you're looking for anything, please contact me off list. Thanks, de Phil - N8PS psuss...@pactor.com ___ RTTY mailing list r...@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/rtty
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 repeater help
http://www.repeater-builder.com/msr2000/msr2000-index.html Near the bottom of the page you will find a link to a table of jumper settings that I compiled. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 From: ac2cs ac...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, May 5, 2010 4:50:43 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 repeater help OK, I've got a MSR2000 base station but according to the model number the board is the duplex board and it seems to have all the needed parts to be a repeater, i cannot figure out the jumpers on the back as of right now, any insights?
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Trojan Horse
It only appears on the front end page, www.repeater-builder.com ... where I have never seen a banner ad appear before. If you go directly to the technical information page, www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip , no problem. (that's the page I have saved in my favorites, anyway) George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 From: Doug Bade k...@thebades.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, April 12, 2010 10:56:10 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Trojan Horse Avast went RED here too.. I have never seen it do that… Blocked a Trojan on connect.. dropped the site… not from google search.. direct from the hyperlink Jim posted…I would say it is real.. Doug From:Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogro ups.com] On Behalf Of James Cicirello Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 11:52 AM To: Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Trojan Horse Kevin and moderators. I have been reading about problems getting onto repeater-builder. com. This morning my Avast flagged the site with the following. Malware, JS:llredir.AO tr TROGAN HORSE VPS Verision 100412-0, 4/12/2010. You probably already have the info. but wanted to make sure. KA2AJH -- Jim Cicirello 181 Stevens Street Wellsville, N.Y. 14895 (585)593-4655
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Nice article on the Molotora Gontor
I see it doesn't do D-STAR :-) George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 From: Kevin Custer kug...@kuggie.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com; repea...@yahoogroups.com; repeat...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, April 1, 2010 6:48:57 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Nice article on the Molotora Gontor Bob Meister has written a nice article on the Molotora Gontor for RB. http://www.repeater -builder. com/molotora/ gontor/gontor. html Thanks go out to Bob for his efforts! Kevin Custer
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Nice article on the Molotora Gontor
I suppose I should clarify: I don't do D-STAR, either. Moral objection to their use of a proprietary codec. And the only Icom I own is my 910H satellite rig... George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: AA8K73 GMail aa8...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 11:43 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Nice article on the Molotora Gontor It's Motorola, not Icom :) George Henry wrote: I see it doesn't do D-STAR :-) George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: FCC RO Involving the Amateur 70cm Band
That IS the item... ReconRobotics' website has the disclaimer that the device has not received FCC authorization may not be sold. It has been reported to eBay as not FCC-authorized and should be pulled quickly. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 From: wa1nh wa...@arrl.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, March 3, 2010 10:40:10 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: FCC RO Involving the Amateur 70cm Band 180455347338 Just sent some pointed questions to the seller. Hope this is NOT the device. --- In Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com, DCFluX dcf...@... wrote: Got the auction number? On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 9:30 PM, wa1nh wa...@... wrote: UMM. . Was just perusing eBay. Guess what I found... . Search on Recon Scout in cameras an photos! Is this the same device? So much for part 90 licensing. Jason, WA1NH
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola MSR2000 VHF Element??
The same channel elements are used in both the VHF and UHF MSR2000. I have a number of the KXN1086 1088 elements (5ppm), currently crystaled for 450 - 470 MHz. I have had very good luck re-crystalling them myself for ham use, but you would certainly want to have it done by a reputable crystal house if they are for commercial applications. Contact me off-list if you are interested. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: gervais ve2...@hotmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 5:38 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola MSR2000 VHF Element?? hi all i am looking for a set of used channell element for my MSR2000 VHF. it could be in the 147 mhz ,receive and tx please. thanks for your help. 73/s gervais ve2ckn
Re: [Repeater-Builder] manual and service manual scanning (digitize to PDF)
I use a Fujitsu flatbed scanner at work that also has an automatic document feeder that can handle the large foldouts in a single pass. I scan directly to PDF, no intermediate graphics files. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Benjamin L. Naber benja...@kb9lfz.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 1:38 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] manual and service manual scanning (digitize to PDF) For those whom are scanning manuals, what program is used to mosaic the larger foldouts into one 'page'? If someone says GIMP, then I'm game! I have several manuals that will be copied and then probably recycled, so I'd like to know what folks are doing... ~Benjamin, KB9LFZ
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cold temps and repeaters
I remember the 146.79 repeater in Henrietta (Rochester) NY back in the mid/late 70's It was housed in an old 'fridge in a shed in the middle of a farm field, at the base of the tower. IIRC, it had a fan to cool it in the summer, and a 25-watt light buld to keep it warm in the winter. KISS at it's best. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey wb2...@roadrunner.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cold temps and repeaters I've seen it happen. Changes in temperature can affect the stability of a transmitter causing it to spur. Intermod sources can come and go with weather changes as well. It's 12 chilly degrees here in western New York and the snow has been heavy all day. 45 would be a heat wave ;-) Chuck WB2EDV
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 Power Supply part needed
Could be as simple as a dirty voltage adjust pot (R7) if you need the schematic, I can probably help. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Tom Clarke w4...@md.metrocast.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 9:38 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 Power Supply part needed Our club's repeater power supply (TPN-1191A) has bitten the dust and we have traced the problem to the Aux regulator board (84D82110N03, or 05 or 02). The 14 v regulator has decided that 8.5 and wandering is it's job! Anyone have a spare card in their collection that they would be willing to part with? Tom/W4OKW
Re: [Repeater-Builder] S-COM 5K time date command
Thank you... that did it! Turns out this controller has the v1.3 firmware. Trying to convince the rest of the repeater board to invest in the v2.0 upgrade. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: scom...@aol.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] S-COM 5K time date command Hi George, Anybody know the command to set the time date on an S-COM 5K with older firmware? Possibly v1.5 (I don't have it here in front of me...) The only owner's manual on the S-COM site is for v2.0. The command was changed because the software real time clock in V1.x became a hardware RTC in V2.0. The old command was: (PW) 18 (hours 00-23, minutes 00-59, month 01-12, day 01-31) *. 73, Bob Bob Schmid, WA9FBO, Member S-COM, LLC PO Box 1546 LaPorte, CO 80535-1546 970-416-6505 phone 970-419-3222 fax www.scomcontrollers.com
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ACSSB - FM History
I have a mid-50's vintage Motorola trunk-mount (all tube, vibrator supply) in the garage with 34/94 in it still works, too! George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: lenaw12 wa1...@amsat.org To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:26 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ACSSB - FM History The history of the right coast FM development is pretty accurately described on page 59 of this document: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/11595271/The-History-of-Ham-Radio I haven't quoted it for copyright reasons but it gives a sane take to all the madness of the time. 146.94 was the defacto standard repeater channel that was perfect for the traveling ham because every city had a repeater on that pair. BTW...I still have some Progline crystals just in case anyone wants to try a new repeater ;-) Len
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 TRN9689 R1 Audio board schematic needed......
Replied direct. - Original Message - From: Wayne wa5...@cablelynx.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 5:26 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 TRN9689 R1 Audio board schematic needed.. I am in need of the schematic for the TRN 9689 R1 Audio volume and squelch board. Anyone that has a scanned or PDF file, I would appreciate a copy. I have checked the RB web sight and not found it. Thank You Wayne, WA5LUY
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeaters vs RC
No, the number of channels in an RC system refers to controlled functions of the aircraft, not RF channels. For example, a plane with rudder, elevator, ailerons, throttle, and retractable landing gear would need 5 channels. The system still only occupies ONE RF channel. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: m...@nb.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 7:09 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeaters vs RC So he is looking at $1000, as he has 5 channels/aircraft. Does that include the TX and RX units? Joe M.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Bendix King ERU4010B
I'll take a guess from the ERU model number that it is a UHF repeater... innards might be those of the EMV4990 UHF mobile, which is programmed thru the mic jack with EMEDIT software (DOS) and a very basic programming interface (MAX232 and a couple of outboard components). You might try checking with the Yahoo BK_RADIO group to be sure. Software and interface schematics are in the group's file area. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: ki4zji rr...@librtynet.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 9:04 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Bendix King ERU4010B Is anyone familiar with the Bendix King ERU4010B? Know how to program it? Schematics? Any other info? Thanks again, Randy
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor and MSR module docs needed...
I have the relevant section of the MSR2000 Control Audio manual scanned, and will send you the pages on the '5329A tomorrow when I can break them out of the larger PDF file. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Mike Morris WA6ILQ wa6...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 3:22 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor and MSR module docs needed... Does anyone have any docs on either of these two modules? I've had a couple of emailed inquiries, and none of the local suspects has a manual that shows it. Micor version: the TLN5745x (where x is the A or B) MSR2000 version : TRN5329x (ditto) As I understand it the two modules are identical except for the color of the end plate and the connector that goes into the card cage. Both of these are stand-alone 4-tone PL decoders that slide into the tone burst decoder slot. They are NOT the 4-tone cards that were part of the community repeater version of the station. My contact at Moto doesn't have anything except for numbers of a couple of SP manuals. Mike WA6ILQ
Re: [Repeater-Builder] PDF Page Scanner Choices?
Finally got around to looking at the model number... It's a Fujitsu fi-5750c. Several on eBay right now, a couple are under $1000. As I said, the automatic document feeder will take 11 x whatever schematics (largest Moto page I've encountered was 11x37), and it'll even scan both sides of the page at once... George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: George Henry ka3...@att.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 11:01 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] PDF Page Scanner Choices? I use a Fujitsu flatbed scanner at the office that also has an automatic document feeder (ADF) for single sheets - I'll get you the model number on Monday. It will even scan the 11x30+ inch diagrams out of the Moto manuals... The software that came with it (Paper Port?) scans directly to PDF. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
Re: [Repeater-Builder] PDF Page Scanner Choices?
I use a Fujitsu flatbed scanner at the office that also has an automatic document feeder (ADF) for single sheets - I'll get you the model number on Monday. It will even scan the 11x30+ inch diagrams out of the Moto manuals... The software that came with it (Paper Port?) scans directly to PDF. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: skipp025 skipp...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 10:50 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] PDF Page Scanner Choices? PDF Page Scanner Choices? Any of you have or use an 8.5 x 11 (standard) Page Scanner that (with the proper software) encodes to Adobe PDF files? I'd like a paper auto feed type... more than an single page flip top lid type (which takes forever). I'd like to find a replacement for my dead HP9100, which for a number of years made it very easy to send out files and photos to group members.. If the answer to the above question is yes and you're happy with the operation of the auto feed page scanner you have or use, would you please share the Brand and Model number? Please Email direct or post your reply to the group if things don't get out of hand. Thank you! skipp025 at yahoo.com
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Talking about pdf and scanners what about microfiche??
I had the service manual for a Tektronix portable 'scope on microfiche, and took it to my local library that had 'fiche readers with built-in printers. Printed out all of the pages, scanned the prints, and built a PDF from them. Looks *almost* OEM... George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: mmoss111 mm...@mindspring.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 5:46 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Talking about pdf and scanners what about microfiche?? I have some microfiche that I want to convert either to pdf or a 8 1/2 x 11 format but my scanner will not work on the tiny panels. I have a microfiche reader but the only thing I can think of is to take a digital picture of the screen. Getting the proper exposure might be tough though. Has anyone converted microfiche to usable pages that you can read? Any ideas? Thanks, Marvin
[Repeater-Builder] Cleaning house...
...and have a few things up on eBay: Pair of Relm WHS450 UHF HT's with desktop rapid chargers http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=160356691271 Motorola MSR2000 UHF manual, 68P81061E55-O http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=160356693870 Motorola MSR2000 Control Audio, 68P81061E40-C http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=160356694570 73, George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: An advocate for a little audio compression
That's right up there with Our credit manager is Helen Waite. If you want credit, go to Helen Waite George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Jim Brown w5...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 5:04 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: An advocate for a little audio compression Our engineering prototype parts guy had a sign behind his desk that said: Failure to plan ahead on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part 73 - Jim W5ZIT
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola MTR2000 Question
Another possible trick is, if your control point (listed on the license) is a remote, there will be a dedicated phone line going from it to the repeater site. Call the phone company see where their records show the other end George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola MTR2000 Question
The ULS license data shows the transmitter location as 2200 Washington St, Kaufman, TX, but that doesn't match up to the lat/lon coordinates which, as Chris stated, are in the middle of a field near Oak Grove, according to Google Earth. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Butch Kanvick hot...@hotmail.com To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 10:50 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola MTR2000 Question Chris You can go to the FCC website to find the license information and the license will have the coordinates for the location of the repeaters or bases, whatever you are looking for.Then punch the coordinates into Google Maps and it should show the location of them. Butch, KE7FEL/r
Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS HT recommendation?
Thanks for all of the suggestions! Now to figure out what I can sell off to finance this acquisition George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
[Repeater-Builder] GMRS HT recommendation?
Looking for a recommendation for an HT for GMRS use which is either fully keypad programmable, or at least capable of changing tones from the keypad. A tone scan feature would be nice, but not a necessity... George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need Lightning Protection Equipment Recommendatoin for Building Repeater Site
Polyphaser. Period. End of discussion.. ;-) George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 From: Mark Thompson wb9qzb_gro...@yahoo.com To: repea...@yahoogroups.com; Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com; repeat...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 2:11:52 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Need Lightning Protection Equipment Recommendatoin for Building Repeater Site I am involved with a ham radio club that has repeaters on the top of a 55-story condo building 6 miles north of downtown Chicago on the Lake Michigan lakefront. The club is a general purpose ham club, not a repeater club, and does not seem to have any members who are in the 2-way radio business or have experience with commercial repeater site installations. They've had a 70cm FM repeater on this building for about 15 years. It has never had any form of lightning protection equipment protection equipment. The club has been lucky and not experienced any apparent problems from lightning. Within the last two years the club has replaced it's Icom 70cm FM repeater with a new commercial Motorola 70cm FM repeater. They've also added a D-STAR 70cm Digital Voice repeater, a D-STAR 23cm Digital Voice repeater and a D-STAR 23cm Digital Data Access Point. It's possible a 23cm FM repeater will also be added soon. There are three antennas on the roof currently for 70cm FM, 70cm D-STAR and 23cm D-STAR. A fouth antenna may be aded for 23cm FM. All antennas are fed with hardline ultimately terminated in N connectors at the repeaters. It is a very ham friendly site and we can do work on the repeaters the roof unsupervised. The only other repeater system on the building is a high-band U.S. government repeater adjacent to the ham repeater equipment rack. The government repeater seems to be grounded to a grounding bar running through the equipment room. These new repeaters antennas should have lightning protection. My question to the group is what form of lighning protection would you recommend for these repeaters. I assume Polyphaser equipment is one option, but we need recommendations of specific brands model #s of equipment with approximate prices if you have them. We plan to review any recommendations received then forward them to the club's board of directors for acquisition installation. Please reply to me directly and thanks in advance for any advice you have. 73, Mark, WB9QZB Chicago, IL
[Repeater-Builder] Re: K9TRG Art Housholder Silent Key
I still have one of those HT200 bricks in my garage that I use to monitor the local 2M repeater when I'm at the workbench. Runs quite happily as a receiver with a 12-volt wall-wart Battery pack is long gone, drop-in charger speaker/mic are in a box somewhere in the attic. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Laryn Lohman lar...@hotmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 10:30 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: K9TRG Art Housholder Silent Key I entered my name in a drawing at my very first hamfest in 1973 in Muskegon, MI. It was in the FM forum there, and Art presented me as the winner with a fine, used, Motorola HT200 two channel *brick*. This was when no ham-grade handhelds existed, only converted, very expensive commercial grade radios. Boy was I happy. Good times... Thanks Art. Laryn K8TVZ
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile Duplexer for 30W repeater ok?
- Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun Jun 21 15:46:48 2009 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile Duplexer for 30W repeater ok? Just a double-check question. I'm thinking of buying a UHF mobile duplexer to use with my repeater at home. Since I'll only be running 30 watts, any opinions if this is a bad idea? Most of the older style cans are getting higher auction prices, but some mobile packs are pretty reasonable. Thanks, Tony KT9AC I picked up a Decibel DB4072 on E-Bay for only $100, and the seller even tuned it to my frequencies for me... a much better option, if you have the flexibility to wait for a good deal. (I couldn't get a mobile duplexer to move more than about 4 MHz without major degradation...) George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT - Tower Photographs needed
If you don't get any other offers, I'm only about 10 or 12 miles from the 975-footer in Aurora, Illinois that took down an Air Angels chopper during a night flight last year, killing the crew and the 13-month old infant they were transporting. I could probably buzz out there over the weekend and get you some shots. (Could have been a lot worse: the tower is right behind a large townhome development, and the chopper crashed in a field just across the road from them...) Can't think of a better example for you... George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: rahwayflynn mafl...@att.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 8:03 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT - Tower Photographs needed Anyone with a 500+ guyed tower?I am working on a power point presentation for the local OEM. The subject matter is selecting an appropriate LZ for medivac helicopters, IE keep the aircraft away from towers and power lines. What I am looking for is a night day shot from exactly the same perspective (let the ground crew see the guys in the daylight watch them disappear at night)
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 simplex base station conversion to repeater
I'll ftp it from home tonight ATT/Yahoo won't allow attachments over 5 MB. George From: Mike Morris WA6ILQ wa6...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 1:08:24 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 simplex base station conversion to repeater At 08:39 PM 05/19/09, you wrote: I have the -B version of the VHF manual already scanned, but it's 44 megs. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 If your email system can send it without complaining please send a copy to wa6...@repeater- builder.com, or you can FTP it to ftp.repeater- builder.com - just send me an email if you do, as we don't get an alert. Mike WA6ILQ
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 simplex base station conversion to repeater
I have the -B version of the VHF manual already scanned, but it's 44 megs. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 8:20 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 simplex base station conversion to repeater [snip] Some models of MSR2000 stations were fully-shielded, and suitable for repeater service, even though they were sold as base stations. You may be able to convert your base station to a repeater station by changing to a duplex exciter and adding a squelch gate and TOT modules, but until we know exactly what you have, it's difficult to give you a shopping list. Do you have a service manual for this station? If not, be aware that the MSR2000 VHF station service manual 68P81061E50-C is out of print but is being scanned into full-page PDF at my local graphics house, and should be posted on the RBTIP within a few weeks. The other manual you need is the Control and Audio manual 6881061E40. The good news is that it is still available from Motorola Parts. The bad news is that it costs about $60. Due to copyright restrictions, it will not be scanned while it is still available for purchase. [snip]
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need MSR2000 PL Reeds or alternate suggestions
Communications Specialists has instructions on their web site for interfacing their TP3200 community tone panel to the MSR2000... the same connection points on the MSR2K should work for the TS-64, as well. http://www.com-spec.com/insheet/msr2k.pdf 73, George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 From: skipp025 skipp...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 10:09:04 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need MSR2000 PL Reeds or alternate suggestions Hi Tony, I have seen a situation where a section of thin aluminum plate was cut to fit on/over the original PL module. A Comm Spec TS-32 was placed on the Aluminum mount/plate with double sided tape and parallel interfaced with the original MSR-2000 PL module. The plate stood off from the MSR-2000 PL Module PC Board with classic threaded standoffs. Probably the 3/8 or 1/4 inch length 4-40 or 6-32 size were used. Working from memory... I believe the original circuit only used the Decoder section (portion) of the TS-32 but I'm sure it wouldn't be rocket science to make encoder work (taking the encoder gate/mute on/of operation into consideration) on more than one CTCSS encoded tone. One might suggest a couple of contact Emails to the remaining Surplus Radio Dealers... I'd contact Ted at MDM and go from there... also posting a want on various yahoo radio groups like this one. cheers, skipp kt...@... kt...@... wrote: Hello Everyone, I'm in need of two 97.4Hz PL reeds for an MSR2000 using the TLN5073A duplex card (one TX and one RX). I haven't been able to located this particular tone elsewhere so maybe someone here could help. Does anyone think sticking with used reeds is still acceptable for redeployed commercial uses (SKYWARN coordination machine on 452Mhz), or should I look at new Comm-Spec encode/decode boards? Thanks, Tony
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater ID Enforcement
Unfortunately, the FCC web site enforcement listings only go back 10 years, and IIRC, it was WELL before that. Seems to me it was in the early or mid-80's. 73, George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Mike Mullarkey k7...@comcast.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 8:58 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater ID Enforcement Go to the www.fcc.gov http://www.fcc.gov/ web page and search there. They are bound by law to post all nasty grams there and are available for the public to view. Hope this helps. Mike
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Celwave 633-6A-2N Tuning down to 441 / 446
I have seen messages from others stating that those will only move a couple of MHz from their factory-set frequencies... Moving the one that I had from 464/469 to 462/467 took the tuning screws almost to the limit of their adjustment. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: bbe...@aol.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 9:34 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Celwave 633-6A-2N Tuning down to 441 / 446 Hi all! I have a Celwave 633-6A-2N duplexer with a bandwidth of 450-470. Has anyone had any luck/success taking this down to 441tx/446rx? This is a 6 cavity, band reject 50w mobile duplexer. Thanks Again! 73, Brian
[Repeater-Builder] Fw: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] FCC Ruling on Repeater Definition
Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 March 23, 2009 DA 09-657 Mr. Gary R. Mitchell President, Northern California Packet Association P.O. Box K Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Re: Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed December 5, 2007 Dear Mr. Mitchell: This is in response to the petition for declaratory ruling that you filed on December 5, 2007, requesting that the Commission clarify the definition of a repeater in the amateur service rules. 1 A repeater in the amateur service is defined as [a]n amateur station that simultaneously retransmits the transmission of another amateur station on a different channel or channels. 2 You seek clarification of whether the word simultaneously in the definition refers to the signal information being retransmitted, or to the fact that the receiver and transmitter must both be active at the same time while acting on the same signal information. Section 97.205(b) of the Commission's Rules specifies the bands on which amateur repeater stations may operate. 3 You state that some amateur radio operators are operating on bands other than those set forth in Section 97.205(b) with systems that are essentially voice repeater stations, but that digitize and retransmit the user's voice, on the theory that because there is a small delay in retransmitting the signal of another amateur station, the signal is not simultaneously retransmitted and, therefore, the system is not a repeater. 4 Prior to 1994, a repeater was defined as [a]n amateur station that automatically retransmits the signals of other stations. 5 The Commission revised the definition in order to clarify that certain accommodations for message forwarding systems do not apply to other operating activities such as repeaters and auxiliary stations. 6 The Commission proposed to define a repeater as [a]n amateur station that instantaneously retransmits the transmission of another amateur station on a different channel or channels, but ultimately replaced instantaneously with simultaneously because commenters noted 2. that there is always a small propagation delay through a repeater. 7 As one commenter explained, The word `simultaneously' in this case means that the repeater is receiving and transmitting concurrently, whereas each signal might be slightly displaced in time between receive and transmit. 8 To be able to repeat another station's transmission, a repeater must be able to receive a transmission from another station and retransmit it. Because the word simultaneously in the definition is used to modify retransmit, we believe it refers to a repeater station's transmitter being active when retransmitting the signal received by the repeater station's receiver from another amateur station. We conclude, therefore, that simultaneously as used in the definition of a repeater refers to the receiver and transmitter both being active at the same time. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 4(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 154(i), and Section 1.2 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.2, the Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed on December 5, 2007 by Gary R. Mitchell IS GRANTED to the extent indicated above. This action is taken under delegated authority pursuant to Sections 0.131 and 0.331 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.131 and 0.331. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Scot Stone Deputy Chief, Mobility Division Wireless Telecommunications Bureau 1 See Petition for Declaratory Ruling (filed December 5, 2007) (Petition). 2 See 47 C.F.R. § 97.3(a)(39). 3 47 C.F.R. § 97.205(b). 4 Petition at 1. 5 See 47 C.F.R. § 97.3(a)(35) (1993). 6 See Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Message Forwarding Systems in the Amateur Service, Report and Order, PR Docket No. 93-85, 9 FCC Rcd 1786, 1788 ¶ 6 (1994). 7 Id.; see American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Comments at 16; Colorado Council of Amateur Radio Clubs Comments at 3. 8 See ARRL Comments at 16.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 DC Transfer Question
Whoops... so did I. - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 7:57 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 DC Transfer Question I have sent a schematic directly to WA6LUY. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000
The documentation you need is coming your way in a private e-mail. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ$13 - Original Message - From: mike m...@verizon.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 9:20 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 I need to move a UHF MSR2000 exciter 450-470 down to 423.xxx. I am looking to see if anyone has done this and what Caps needed to be changed. I looked in the construction files here but didn't see anything there about doing this. Thanks for any info in advance Mike
[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR-2000
It was just the exciter section from the UHF MSR2K manual George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: skipp025 skipp...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 7:59 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR-2000 Re: MSR-2000 Moving the exciter is possible and probably not ultra hard rocket science. Moving the receiver down is not easy or practical and in some cases possible. I'd enjoy seeing a copy of the paperwork George or anyone else sends you... cheers, skipp
Re: [Repeater-Builder] BRAMCO Reeds
Wa back when (~25 yrs.), I picked up a Bramco 2+2 decoder at a hamfest for $2.00. Jumpered around the second decoder chain to make it a plain 2-tone sequential decoder and used it with a R/S scanner for my local FD dispatch tones. Seems to me I used Motorola 'sponder reeds from a Pageboy in it, and it worked FB Memories. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Captainlance captainla...@optonline.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 4:38 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] BRAMCO Reeds BRAMCO reeds were made for a number of 2-way companies over the years, the color of the reed in meaningless. Each manufacturer selected what they wanted, light blue, dark blue, red, silver, bronze, etc. likewise, coil impedances were variable as well, from 500 to 5K ohms. if you have the stock number, usually beginning with an A0, I can probably tell you what you have. Decoders can be used as senders, however the drive is higher to get them to fire off reliably. note too that the Bramco reeds are position sensitive... especially below 100 hz...if you are going to use mechanical reeds for an application, try to get old Motorola gold reeds, TU217 sender and TU333 sponder, they were better in all aspects, especially sensitivity to close in the sponder reeds. Lance N2HBA Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:repeater-builder-dig...@yahoogroups.com mailto:repeater-builder-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: repeater-builder-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: SCR-1000 crystals
Exactly the problem... so far, I have received copies of specs that say 30 pF, 12 pF, and 8 pF load capacitance sheesh... George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: skipp025 skipp...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 12:21 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: SCR-1000 crystals George Henry ka3...@... wrote: Thanks to all who replied. Apparently, sometime between the manufacture dates of our 2 repeaters, Spectrum changed something in SCR200 receiver oscillator, such that the load capacitance is substantially different. We ordered crystals from ICM for the older of the 2, and whatever specs they worked from, the crystal would not warp down to freq without changing the trimmer cap value. Yep... and there are a few different varieties of oven type assemblies. They can have different load specs and even different (non standard) temp break points. If you're shooting in the dark trying to order crystals... good manufactures can take a very reasonable guess at the crystal specs if you can supply a basic osc circuit diagram. The trick is having the right diagram or drawing one up. oh joy... s.
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Scanning (was Re: Syntor X9000 Manuals)
That's how I've scanned the manuals I've uploaded... fortunately, I have access to a couple of Fujitsu flatbed scanners with document feeders that will handle the long pages, and in color, BW, or grayscale. (they are literally right outside my office door, in our medical records department) I'd be more than happy to scan anything for the list, for just the cost of sending the originals back. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Mark n9...@ameritech.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 8:58 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Syntor X9000 Manuals Eric does a WONDERFUL job scanning all these manuals - I have copies of some of his work. But if I might ask a **TINY** little favor... IMHO, it would make viewing the board layouts MUCH easier if they could be done in color versus grey scale. Original Motorola layouts I'm familiar with used a two-color format -- reddish color for one layer and grey for the other -- but when the scan is done in grey scale, it becomes very difficult (at least for me) to sometimes follow the board tracings. However, if cost is the determining factor, I fully understand. OK, I'll go crawl off into my corner again. Hehehe 73 de Mark - N9WYS [snip]
[Repeater-Builder] SCR-1000 crystals
Our club has 2 Spectrum SCR-1000 2-meter repeaters (one from 1988 and one from the early 90's) which apparently have different crystal specs... I am trying to find out the board revisions numbers or exact dates of manufacture, but in the meantime, does anyone have the specs for the various revisions of the TX and RX??? George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
Re: [Repeater-Builder] SCR-1000 crystals
Thanks to all who replied. Apparently, sometime between the manufacture dates of our 2 repeaters, Spectrum changed something in SCR200 receiver oscillator, such that the load capacitance is substantially different. We ordered crystals from ICM for the older of the 2, and whatever specs they worked from, the crystal would not warp down to freq without changing the trimmer cap value. 73, George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Joe k1ike_m...@snet.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 2:05 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] SCR-1000 crystals This seems to be Spectrum day! Here is the crystal page info for the SCR-1000, document dated December, 1981. Hope this helps.. 73, Joe, K1ike George Henry wrote: Our club has 2 Spectrum SCR-1000 2-meter repeaters (one from 1988 and one from the early 90's) which apparently have different crystal specs... I am trying to find out the board revisions numbers or exact dates of manufacture, but in the meantime, does anyone have the specs for the various revisions of the TX and RX??? George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fujitsu Link Radio use
A common trick with some other manufacturers' software is to enter out-of-band frequencies while holding down the SHIFT key... for example, 147.330 would be entered as !$.##) (not sure about the decimal point - some programs insert it automatically, others don't use one). You might give that a try. Still others require a hacked version of the software, or that you use a hex editor on the data read from the radio, then upload it back into the radio. Hopefully someone here is familiar with the Fujitsu software. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: ka9gpx ka9...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 6:06 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Fujitsu Link Radio use Hello all, I'm trying to help a group set-up some old Fujitsu FTM40-3092 FTM15-3092 radios to use for link and control radios. Wondering if anybody in the group might have any ideas on how to program the radios for Out-of-Band operation (ie: Amateur range). The radios will operate RF-Wise however the BIG problem is programming. The Band Limits appear to be Hard-Coded into either the Micro code, or the Programming Eprom used to program the radio. I've already asked the question on other groups (Radio-Programming Fujitsu Radio) to no avail. Thought I would try hear as I know there are a lot of Commercial people on this group that might have some thoughts, hints, ideas, regarding these old, but great radios. So, in a nut shell.ANY input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Carl KA9GPX
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood conversion
Of course, if he is building a repeater for ham use, type acceptance doesn't matter (I whipped up a very nice temporary 440 repeater using 2 Bendix-King EMV4990A mobiles and an NHRC-2 controller. People said it sounded better than the Icom repeater it was filling in for...) George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Maire-Radios maire-rad...@verizon.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:50 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood conversion I would go with a true repeater as the mobiles are not type accepted for the use and there duty cycle in not designed for a repeater use. John - Original Message - From: redneckfirefighter800 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 11:32 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood conversion Before I get in over my head with this project, I want to see if its A. practical B. feasable C. cost effective. I have on hand a tk-880 and a tk-805d power supply and antennas and required cable and software to program both. Is this possible or should I buy a ericson readymade repeater system? Thanks James Radio Officer REACT 6101
[Repeater-Builder] UHF MSR2000 on e-Bay
I have been forced to abandon my GMRS repeater project after failing to find a suitable site, so... My MSR2000 is up on e-Bay, item number 160314584725, no cabinet or power supply, low reserve. All the details are posted there, but feel free to ask any questions here. Perhaps someone on the list could give it a good home? George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 2 meter noise help!
Since Riley retired last summer, there has not been one single amateur radio enforcement action by the FCC Draw your own conclusions... - Original Message - From: Ralph Mowery ku...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 5:15 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 2 meter noise help! After all that have you sent the FCC a complaint about him ? They should step in and help you. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:repeater-builder-dig...@yahoogroups.com mailto:repeater-builder-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: repeater-builder-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Repeater-Builder] Re: OT - Hard drive train wrecks that are about to happen...
Nor are the 2 Cheetah drives that failed over the last 2 months in one of our servers at work (part of a RAID array, so no data lost, and cheap enough on E-bay, but still...) George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Jeff Kincaid je...@lafn.org To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:16 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT - Hard drive train wrecks that are about to happen... Wouldn't you know it; My dead Barracuda 7200.7 drive is not covered. 'JK
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Bendix King EMH5990 for repeater?
See my reply over on the BK_Radio list George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: kd6pgi jacobsp...@gorge.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 2:17 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Bendix King EMH5990 for repeater? Anyone ever used a pair of Bendix King EMH5990s for a repeater? Would be interested in finding out how, the wiring diagram for the accessory port on the back, etc. Seems that it should work well since the power can be turned down to 50% and it has a decent heat sink...add a fan and it should be set.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Radios and Coms in TV and Movies
I have several of the Sonar VHF high band mobiles tucked away somewhere... 4 channel, push-button selected, used standard Radio Shack scanner crystals for RX. Crappy speakers George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: w7...@comcast.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 1:21 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Radios and Coms in TV and Movies Hello Group, I have a couple of the Silver Grill E.F. Johnson Business Band tube type radios from the 60's. They are AM, and about 8 watts out. They are a Twin to the CB set Johnson produced around the same time. Also don't forget about Sonar brand. They produced a low band business transciever (AM) with matching power amplifier. I am happy there is still an interest in the preservation of these Boat Anchors When they are gone.they are gone forever! They do bring a smile to many folks, and that's what counts. I don't know what ever populated the part 15 49 mHz. band, after the cordless phones changed frequency. Seems like a waste, if no one is active. 73's de Tim Hardy W7TRH Vashon Is. Wa.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Lunch Box Radio
The VHF hi one that I have takes HC-6/U rocks I think I still have the 12 volt mobile supply for it somewhere (takes a standard female XLR audio connector for the power input) George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 From: dmur...@verizon.net dmur...@verizon.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Cc: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 10:26:16 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Lunch Box Radio If I remember correctly the Portable Mobile II used ICOMS for the channel elements. Just like in the PE series radios. David On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 10:17 AM, Milt wrote: PortaMobile series 2 was based on the GE PE series portables. ICM or Bomar should be able to do the rocks. Batteries or a power supply will most likely be the problem although the supply of parts for the portable on which the radio is based is limited. Good luck it's a nice piece of history. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Radio Guy ve3...@gmail. com To: Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 10:40 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Lunch Box Radio Any one familiar with the GE Porta Mobile two? It is a low band radio, and I would like to have it converted to the 6m band. I send it to a local shop that was familiar with GE products back in the day, they say it is in very good shape. Any ideas on a company that could make the crystals? Is this a worth while project? Showing hams this radio always brings a smile to their faces,a portable radio that is bigger then most HF mobiles! The tech said... if we need to change out caps, it would be a job for younger eyes! -- - - - Ken
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Digital TV converter box issues
My experience was exactly the opposite, Mark I'm about 25 miles due west of the Sears Tower, and although I have DirecTV on the main TV, I have a tuner card in the PC that I often use to record OTA shows while the satellite DVR is busy with other programs. With analog, channel 2 was very snowy, 5 was acceptable, 7, 9, 11 and all the UHF stations were fine. With the converter box on the same roof-mounted antenna, everything is beautiful, plus I picked up about 7 or 8 stations I didn't get at all with analog. I just have one of the Apex units from Best Buy... George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 From: Mark n9...@ameritech.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2009 8:45:16 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Digital TV converter box issues I have the same problem here outside of the Chicago area... for reference, I'm about 60 mi SW of Chicago. I have three converters installed in my home to prepare for the transition - they are on TVs in non-critical areas, i.e., bedrooms, kids rooms, etc. I have DirecTV for the primary TV sets (basement and family room). Anyway, the picture I receive via antenna is acceptable - there is some snow, but the picture is perfectly viewable. However, the converter boxes seem to have less RX sensitivity, or something. I can only get a fraction of channels available, and sometimes more channels than other times - for example, the local NBC affiliate worked fine Tuesday night (we watched Leno) but last night there was a LOT of digital artifacts and the audio was terrible... Picture had artifacts also. For what it's worth, there is an overlay available that works with Google Earth that will graphically show you the available coverage of any TV station. For the Chicago market, I find I'm on the fringe (unfortunately, I live in a river valley, which also affects my reception) so I need to do something with my antenna. For years, I've had it in the attic with no problem, but now it looks like it's going to have to go out - either on the roof, or on the tower. I have not checked to see if the newer digital TV transmitters are operating at lower power levels than their analog counterparts, but I wonder if this could be one reason for my experiences. And of course, we're going to transition in February - not the best time of the year to be climbing towers. (Hey FCC - why not transition in June when the weather is much more conducive to tower activities? Ah-h-h, government at work... Gotta love it.) Good luck! Mark - N9WYS
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Remec - Wacom ? Combiner on Ebay
I'm not far from Plainfield, either, so you have at least 2 local pickup options if interested (3, if I may be so bold as to include Mark, N9WYS, who is also nearby...) George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Gary Glaenzer glaen...@verizon.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Remec - Wacom ? Combiner on Ebay if anyone wants to buy it, I can drive up and retrieve it and store it till they can pick it up here (Jacksonville, ZIP 62650) Gary - Original Message - From: skipp025 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 12:53 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Remec - Wacom ? Combiner on Ebay Mornin' Sailors, Don't know about the Remec label part of this auction... (maybe one of you can add a little info) but if I were close enough to Plainfield, IL... I'd seriously try to pick this unit up if nothing else for the parts alone any kind of bid is worth trying. Remec Wacom/TXRX Narrow Band Hybrid Combiner Ebay Item number: 360091871685 cheers, s.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Astron P/S question
Is each individual device that's running off that power supply independently fused in its A+ lead? If so, and none of those fuses are blowing, that points back to the crowbar circuit in the power supply. If not, fusing each A+ lead may help to isolate which device is drawing too much current after extended key-down. Adding an EMI/RFI filter to the PS line in might help (if you need one, I have a few laying around, scavenged from various devices), and I saw a message in another ham group over the weekend where someone had much better RFI suppression results using powdered iron toroids rather than ferrites... #6 mix (red) 2-1/2. . George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 From: n9wys [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 8, 2008 9:20:23 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Astron P/S question For the learned group here… I know there has been some discussion on one the list regarding Astron Power supplies. Unfortunately, searching hasn’t revealed what I am looking for, so I pose my query here and apologize in advance if this was a subject that was discussed at length in the past… I will describe my problem in detail, so forgive me for being so verbose right off the bat; but I figure if I provide a lot of info now, it will avoid a lot of question and answer exchanges later in order to get an understanding of my problem. I have a UHF ham repeater system (TKR-820 as transmitter, MICOR SpectraTAC receiver and comparator, Astron RM-70 Power Supply, and Crescend 150W P/A) that is experiencing issues with the power supply. Seems that when the repeater is on the air for any time (for example, over three minutes key-down) the power supply blows a fuse. The first time this happened, I changed out the P/S with a MICOR supply I had from a 100W continuous duty station. It also blew THAT fuse… The Astron supply that blew the fuse had two bad diodes in the rectifier, so that was repaired. There was nothing found wrong with the Motorola supply, other than the main fuse had blown. I took the PA back to Crescend, but they found nothing wrong with the P/A. The station was put back on the air with the repaired Astron supply. Was on the air for about two weeks, and failed again while I was talking to another ham. Went back to the tower and found the fuse blown again in the supply. I took the PA offline and brought it back to Crescend, told them of the issue with the P/S, and that I needed them to check the PA for problems. Their service tech called me and said he’d had the PA running on his workbench as we spoke, and had it transmitting for about 45 minutes with no problems – all operating within spec (~32A nominal - 38A max draw @ 165W output). After we talked some more, he said he’d leave it run all night. If it was OK, he’d ship it back. I got the PA back the following Tuesday. I put the station back on the air… In the meantime, I spoke with an engineer from Crescend who told me that they had some experience with RF getting into Astron supplies… so when I took the PA back to the tower, I put ferrites on the A+ and ground leads to the P/S from the PA. (There are about 10 wires altogether in the power cable going to the PA – two bundles of three A+, and four Grounds.) I put three ferrites altogether on the DC lines, and made three turns through the ferrites with each bundle. These were installed as close as physically possible to the power supply. I also put one turn on a ferrite for the entire bundle at the PA end. (Couldn’t do more than that – was running out of cable length for hook-up.) I replaced the fuse again, and got the station back on the air. Worked for about 45 minutes (or long enough for me to be far enough away from the tower where I couldn’t make a return trip that day) and promptly blew the fuse again. (Or so I suspect.) I haven’t had a chance to go back to examine the cause of the failure this time – yet. Now – here’s the WEIRD part… when I was at the tower with another tech and replaced the fuse the time before the last failure, we tried to use his DMM to check the P/S fuse for continuity. His meter acted as if the battery was dead – but later investigation revealed that the meter was getting hit with RF from another transmitter at the site. So I’m thinking that the RF problem may or may not be directly related to MY transmitter. (There is VHF 100W MICOR transmitter directly next to my equipment rack that is on 161.325, and transmits 24/7/365.) OK – here are the questions: 1) Has anyone experienced an issue with RF getting into Astron power supplies, and how did you remedy the issue? 2) Since the P/S fails only when my transmitter is on the air, could I be getting a mix of RF (the VHF and my UHF) that is causing this? To answer a question that may be posed, I do not have a SpecAn available to me to check for spurs, but I am contacting the county radio
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need Maxar/Moxy power connector
I had a 55-watt Moxy that had the connector with the 2 larger pins. The 25-watt versions I had all had the smaller pins. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:16 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Need Maxar/Moxy power connector Brad, I have an assortment of Moxy and Maxar radios in my shop, and every one of them has a 15-contact Molex connector on the back- and all contacts are the same size. I looked in the various manuals, and all of the connectors in the respective parts lists are the identical Molex type with same-size contacts. Please advise the complete model number of a radio that has two large contacts on its rear connector. I have never seen such a radio in the Moxy/Maxar family. (Of course, there are many things in the communications universe that I have never seen, but exist just the same!) 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900mhz , DTR, 906 to 923.75 MHz FHSS
The ID-O-Matic can also function as a very basic repeater controller at only $20... check out http://www.hamgadgets.com/product_info.php?products_id=64 George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Benjamin L. Naber [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:28 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900mhz , DTR, 906 to 923.75 MHz FHSS I'd recommend what W5ZIT mentioned, or the model I was thinking of was http://www.nhrc.net/nhrc-2/ Now that I see it's under $60, I may have to get one myself! Not sure what I'm going to use it for as there are too many repeaters in my area, but I will use a controller for a cross band repeater... ~Benjamin, KB9LFZ
Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Nomenclature
It's VHF and breaks down as: F = Desktop base 1 = 120VAC 5 = 40 watts (16 - 38) 6 = 30kHz channel spacing K = Local/remote A = 1 TX, 1 RX freq. U = Channel Guard 66 = 150.8 - 174 MHz A = +/- 5ppm See http://www.rayvaughan.com/mastrexec2.htm for more info. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message From: Ian Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 12:48:26 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] GE Nomenclature Hi guys. THanks to all who looked up those transistor numbers. One more P I T A question. Our club received a Exec II base station with the folling combination: F156KAU66A TX: 124-A RX: 89-1 I did try to search this on google with no result. Does someone know what this is? We were told its on UHF - I havent had a chance to see it yet. Thanks Ian VA2IR
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ericsson Repeater Comb # Help?
http://www.nhrc.net has a MASTR II Info Site with the combo numbers for the MASTR II broken down for you. The information is also available on the Repeater Builder site, under the GE LBI master list at http://www.repeater-builder.com/ge/lbi-master-list.html George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: w5vat [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 4:16 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Ericsson Repeater Comb # Help? Hello, I have a GE / Ericsson Mastr II Repeater Comb # B3S040FASHA. Can someone tell me where to look for a way to decipher this number? Is there a Web site, etc. like BatLabs for GE stuff? I eventually want to sell it, but I need to determine it's capabilities and value. Thanks, Gene
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fs: Hamtronics UHF Repeater Duplexer $700.00 - CNJ
Hamtronics has always made type-accepted versions of their repeaters. Should say so on the label on the back, if it is. If he has one of those models, he's safe. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Cc: kc8gpd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 11:54:24 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fs: Hamtronics UHF Repeater Duplexer $700.00 - CNJ Unless the Hamtronics it is FCC Type Accepted for operatrion in the Part 95 (GMRS) service, which I seriously doubt, that would be an illegal Xmtr. Just hope Uncle Charlie doesn't want to take a look at it. you might be risking all your licences. As a man of the cloth, I would think you might want to lead by example and stay legal. -- Doug N3DAB/WPRX486/ WPJL709 kc8gpd [EMAIL PROTECTED] com wrote: = Hi All, I have decided to keep the repeater, get my GMRS license and put it up on the 675 pair.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR-2000 UHF question
There are 2 points at which you must supply 13.8 volts to an MSR-2000 PA... a low-current (A+) input on the 3-pin connector, and a high-current input on the 2-terminals above the input connector to the PA (if there aren't HEAVY red black wires coming out from under the black plastic cap, you'll find the terminals underneath - the top terminal is positive). 73, George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Ian Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 9:33 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSR-2000 UHF question As as addition to my question a few posts back, I have this MSR-2000 amp. It is the medium duty model and is very clean. I see from the PDF file on the website it needs 13.8 and 9.3 volts for the control board. There is a 3 pin male recepticle on the inside rear of the unit, which I believe is the interface to the rest of the MSR repeater. Is this where I apply the 9.3 volts as well as +13.8VDC? I did try this with no luck. Ran thru some of the tests outlined in the PDF file and it seems ok. But feeding in 200mW from my HT does nothing, and I went right thru the UHF band. I got this off of Flea bay so most likely its a very expensive boat anchor. ANyone done this before - converted this amp to stand-alone application? Thanks Ian VA2IR
[Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 PA okay cranked down?
Will a UHF MSR 2000 TLE2283B intermittent-duty PA play nice cranked back to 30 - 40 watts, or will it go spurious on me? Inquiring minds want to know. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 PA okay cranked down?
Well, it's going on GMRS, so I can go as high as 50 watts... Thanks. - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 4:06 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 PA okay cranked down? George, The MSR2000 manual specs the TLE2283B as variable between 45 and 100 watts. You're taking a chance to run it below 45 watts, especially if it is feeding a reactive load. The specs assume a stable 50 ohm load. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George Henry Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 1:48 PM To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 PA okay cranked down? Will a UHF MSR 2000 TLE2283B intermittent-duty PA play nice cranked back to 30 - 40 watts, or will it go spurious on me? Inquiring minds want to know. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
[Repeater-Builder] Guideline for scanning manuals?
What are the guidelines for scanning manuals for the RB site? I want to scan upload the manuals for the MSR 2000, but they are HUGE... Tried doing the VHF manual today at 200 dpi, and even choosing Acrobat's reduced file size option, it came out to 101 MB!!! (the UHF and Audio/Control manuals are coming any day) I presume they should be scanned in BW, not greyscale or color (unless needed for images/PC board layouts...), but at what resolution? And Kevin or Mike, can you send me the ftp instructions again? I seem to have lost them.. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Maxar PA's, was Re: UHF repeater amp wanted
I've had to replace leaky caps in several of them, and repair apparent lightning damage to another, but otherwise, they seemed to hold up pretty well. The 55 watt VHF unit I had did get pretty warm, pretty fast, though I would suggest running them at less than full output, and adding fans and/or more heat sink material. They're cheap enough to be throw-aways, these days. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message From: Gary Glaenzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 10:30:15 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF repeater amp wanted with decent air-flow over the heat-sink, probably I don't recall ever seeing a PA on ANY Maxar fail driver transistors, yes PA's, no - Original Message - From: Ian Miller To: Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 10:25 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF repeater amp wanted I actually have a UHF PA from a MAXAR 80 that was used on 440. Is that rugged enough for repeater use? It's not a very busy machine. Thanks --- In Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com, Gary Glaenzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] . wrote: how about the PA section off a UHF Maxar ?
Re: [Repeater-Builder] going rate for GE MASTER II MOBILES
I've got a 110 watt VHF unit sitting in the garage, 8 channel (4 installed), CG, with manuals, control head cables,and an NHRC-VSQ board (I was planning to convert it to a 2-meter repeater, but there are no open pairs here in the Chicago area...) It's an E chassis, and *might* have a 2nd receiver, but I'd have to dig it out check... Contact me off-list if you are interested in working something out. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message From: K [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater Builder Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 8:42:15 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] going rate for GE MASTER II MOBILES Where and how much are 40 watt UHF with channel guard? How about 110watt vhf? GE 20amp 30Amp rack mount supplies? Any links or comments appreciated. Thank you 73 Kenny KG5KS DEC B AR
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola MSR-2000 Manual available on Ebay
Aggghhh! I just paid $40 for the C revision (at least I talked the guy down from $59...) George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 11:21:25 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola MSR-2000 Manual available on Ebay OK you MSR-2000 guys... there's a Manual available on Ebay... it's the Station Control Manual, which is the Service Manual for the Modules (Cards) in the back plane (chassis) but you should have this book along with the matching RF Manual for your repeater service needs. The smart way to go would be to have the other two RF Manuals, one for VHF and the other for the UHF Package as I believe only the VHF RF Manual has the Power Supply information unless you have a special version of the book. Motorola Manual MSR 2000 BASE REPEATER #68P81061E40- B Ebay Item number: 390001501899 cheers, s.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Linear uhf amp
Micor and MSR2000 amps show up on E-Bay fairly often... 1/2 watt in gets you 110 out, needs 13.8 and 9.2 - 9.6 volts. Check the model numbers or pix: there are intermittent (shallow heat sink fins, partway across) and continuous duty (deep heat sink fins, all the way across) models! George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message From: Kerincom [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 11:40:46 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Linear uhf amp Hi guys .Would anyone know where I can get a 100 watt uhf commercial amp 450-500mhz in Australia or us Thank You, Ian Wells, Kerinvale Comaudio, 361 Camboon Road.Biloela. 4715 Phone 0749922574 or 0409159932 www.kerinvalecomaud io.com.au
Re: [Repeater-Builder] On The Air!
Is that affiliated with the LAG (Lakes Area GMRS) Group, Mark? George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 LAG 951 - Original Message - From: n9wys [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 10:55 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] On The Air! The new Joliet East GMRS repeater is ON-THE-AIR! 462.5500 PL 156.7 Thanks to everyone who assisted me with this project - whether it was with hardware, technical or moral support. ;-) Mark - WQIV271 / N9WYS
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR-2000 9.6v power?
Thanks to everyone for the info suggestions. Lee's route is the one I was planning to take, using the schematic from the National Semiconductor datasheet for the LM317. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't exceeding the regulator's ratings (was going to hang TIP3055 pass transistor on it if I needed more current...) 73, George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: ve7fet [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 11:42 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR-2000 9.6v power? If you look in the File section, there is a pdf called 12Vmicor. It is a short write-up on what I am using to make my Micor's run off 12V direct. No reason why it shouldn't work for the MSR2000 too... just need to find a convenient place to mount the LM317. Use the standard circuit found in the data sheets, plug in the values I used, or calculate your own, and you're set. Just built another one the other night. :) Lee
[Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 9.6v power?
Since I have not yet succeeded in getting my hands on the MSR2000 manuals, does anyone know offhand what the current draw is on the 9.6 volt supply? Looking to build my own... Thanks in advance! George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
[Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 manuals
Since the MSR2000 RF manuals are NLA from Mother Moto, does anyone have them already scanned, or is anyone willing to loan a set to be scanned uploaded to RB? 6881061E50 VHF RF, power supply, accessories 6881061E55 UHF RF George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
[Repeater-Builder] MSR-2000 interconnects
Gentlemen: I purchased one of the five MSR-2000's that was on the auction site a week ago, and it will be arriving tomorrow... These were all sold without power supplies, so I would appreciate it if anyone can provide the interconnection diagram or other wiring info. I know I need 13.8 and 9.6 volt supplies - just need to know where to hook them up. I already have the alignment instructions from the RB Mitrek/MSR-2000 page. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TPN1132A Wireup help and questions
- Original Message - From: KD4PBC [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 9:36 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TPN1132A Wireup help and questions [snip] Pictures did not come out as the flash washed them out. I am going there again today hopefully in daylight and will try again. Robert You can always try covering half of the flash lens with your finger to reduce the flash output for close-ups... George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions
- 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 a couple of those... they were great for busting out car windows for extrications!!
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer isolation/Antenna separation
What does CommShop say would be needed for a 25-watt GMRS repeater (5 MHz split) with 0.35 uV RX sensitivity? George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 1:52 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] RE: [EMAIL PROTECTED] VHF Duplexer Tom, According to my CommShop duplexer isolation calculation software, a 600 kHz split at 2m with a 50 watt transmitter and a receiver with a (my assumption) sensitivity of 0.35 uV, about 87 dB of isolation is necessary to achieve no desense. If you intend to use two antennas, be aware that they will need to be separated by about 202 feet vertically or over three miles horizontally. Neither of these separations is practical for a portable repeater.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Power Supply from a PC. Slightly OT
There was an article in QST a couple of years ago on doing this very thing. The major caveat is that the power supply MUST see a load at all times, in order to maintain regulation. Noise can definitely be an issue, but each manufacturer's supply is likely to be different from the next, with respect to frequencies and strength of any interference. Only way to know for sure is to play around. You might try substituting shielded leads for the bundle of 18-ga. wires that they all come with. That should at least help with radiated noise. 73, George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey Rochelle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 11:04 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Power Supply from a PC. Slightly OT Hi All, This request is slightly OT but still for Amateur and possible Repeater use. I read an artical about using a PC power supply as a 12 and 5 volt/ high amp atable power supply for the bench. Looking over the specs it looks good for 12v at 19A and 5v at over 30A. Was interested and due to the size of the PC power supply takes up a lot less room on the bench then my standard Ham power unit. Before I go and use one of these (Have a couple of spares), I would like to know if anyone has already tried this, and if so what problems has it caused? Being a switch-mode is it very nosiey on HF or even the upper bands? Thanks Kevin.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR2000 narrow banding
Somewhere in a junk box, I think I still have a set of bare PC boards for one schematic parts list are long gone, thought. (high parts count, too...) 73, George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 --- MCH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: GLB made them and called them a channelizer. Joe M. Wayne wrote: There were some frequency synthesizers made for the GE Prog lines, and a few others, back in the 70's to 80's, though I think they were mainly for ham radio use.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cable length for NOTCH cavity?
I trust you plan to do this with the Radius owner's blessing, and with him present? If not, DON'T touch his radio or feedline - you're setting yourself up for a world of legal trouble if he has problems down the line! 73, George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: Bill Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 9:29 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Cable length for NOTCH cavity? [snip] So... I tuned a spare can as a notch (~19db) at freq X and intend to place it in-line with the Radius in hopes of removing (lowering) the level of freq X getting into the Radius transmitter. A 20 dB reduction should reduce the intermod by 40 dB IF the mixing is happening in the Radius. I hope. I intend to remove the antenna cable from the Radius, plug it into the T at the can and run a double-shielded cable from the can to the Radius.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Frequency pair
There ARE frequency coordinators for commercial pairs, as well... a list is on the FCC website at http://www.fcc.gov/pshs/public-safety-spectrum/coord.html. It appears that the filing fee for a new land mobile license below 470 MHz is $60.00, according to the fee schedule I drilled down to. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 --- ks4ec [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think they are referring to a commercial pair, Remember not everyone is a ham! Rob KS4EC --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The FCC doesn't not provide frequency pairs for repeaters. The local coordinating group does. The license (ham) is issues by FCC. coordination is not
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Frequency pair
Looking at Part 90.20(1)(iii) and (2)(iii) it looks like they could qualify for the Public Safety pool... George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 --- wd8chl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [snip] Now exactly what kind of coordination/service they are eligible for is another question...since they are not a government entity, they may not be eligible under any of those services...maybe...
[Repeater-Builder] Ritron Patriot
I may have the opportunity to pick up a used Ritron Patriot repeater (RRX-450) cheap, but wanted to find out first whether it can be programmed on 440 pairs... the published specs just say 450-470. Any special tricks, plug-and-play, or not possible? George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola High band base (tube type)
--- Wayne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In the storage loft at our local volunteer fire depeartment sits an older Motorola High Band base unit. This is a big monster by todays standards, cabinet maybe 5 to 6 feet tall. [snip] You'd probably need to replace all the electrolytics... I still have a Motorola mobile of similar vintage (had the 1/2-coffee can contol head, vibrator PS) on 34/94 that I picked up in Scranton, PA for $25 (with a homemade test set). Still works FB after replacing all the caps. Crystals had drifted a little. The 66-split MASTR II mobile is worth something, though. I still have one of those that I was going to build a 2-meter repeater out of, but no open pairs here in Chicagoland. Maybe someday... 73, George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola High band base (tube type)
- Original Message - From: Mike Morris WA6ILQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola High band base (tube type) At 11:05 AM 07/17/08, you wrote: [snip] Is the 146.85 repeater still there in Chicago? With the 146.10 input? Bach in my teenage years I used to visit my aunt in Evanston for a week or two every summer, and a bunch of techs and engineers from Motorola hung out there. Mike WA6ILQ I'd have to check... there's a 146.85 (MAPS) repeater listed on the CARMA site, but it doesn't list the input frequency. I'll check the IL Repeater Association website see if it's listed. 73, George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Mastr II UHF Complete PLL Repeater For Sale!
QRZ says that Bill is in Cleveland 73, George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 --- Mike Morris WA6ILQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 08:09 PM 07/15/08, you wrote: [snip] Where is local pick up If it's Los Angeles, I know someone who is looking for a 60-100w box that will do 440 RX and 445 TX comfortably.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Dayton 2008 Chuckle (Tac-Tec - humor)
Maybe I could help you clean out YOUR garage after one of your field trips? George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 (on the other side of Chicago from you...) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Dayton 2008 Chuckle (Tac-Tec - humor) I have a pretty good relationship with the two local shops here in town, one Macom and the other Motorola. They regularly call me to help clean out the garage. I get free GE equipment at the Motorola shop and free Motorola equipment at the GE shop. I remember dragging home a working VHF MSR2000 that was traded in at the GE place. Best of both worlds. Chris N9LLO
Re: [Repeater-Builder]part 97.201 was Control Link
-Original Message- From: Wayne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: May 19, 2008 2:57 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder]part 97.201 was Control Link Why is it that it seems to be hard to locate the updated part 97.201 other than on the ARRL web site? I searched and searched but only came up with the older version till I searched on the ARRL site. Did you try the FCC website? 3 clicks from the home page and you're there. And in PDF form, too, which makes searching the rules for keywords SOO much nicer! (I downloaded all of the subparts assembled them into 1 PDF document with Acrobat 6.0) George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
