Re: [Repeater-Builder] 440 Repeater Project
Mike Besemer (WM4B) wrote: Actually, the /R is not ALLOWED by FCC rules any longer. This is interesting, can you show us where in the rules this is?
Re: [Repeater-Builder] 440 Repeater Project
mwbese...@cox.net wrote: 'R' is assigned by ITU to European and Asiatic Russia. Mike WM4B On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 8:28 AM , Bob M. wrote: USC 47 part 97 (FCC amateur service) rule 97.119(c) quoted below: (c) One or more indicators may be included with the call sign. Each indicator must be separated from the call sign by the slant mark (/) or by any suitable word that denotes the slant mark. If an indicator is self-assigned, it must be included before, after, or both before and after, the call sign. No self-assigned indicator may conflict with any other indicator specified by the FCC Rules or with any prefix assigned to another country. Seems to me that /R is allowed, unless the R is not an FCC-specified indicator. I couldn't find a list of acceptable indicators in Part 97, which was surprising. Bob M. == --- On Mon, 5/4/09, Mike Besemer (WM4B) mwbese...@cox.net wrote: From: Mike Besemer (WM4B) mwbese...@cox.net Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] 440 Repeater Project To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, May 4, 2009, 5:55 AM Actually, the /R is not ALLOWED by FCC rules any longer. Mike WM4B From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Plack Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 2:20 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 440 Repeater Project Dean, you have one: KJ4LII/R. Discreet repeater callsigns have been gone for decades. The repeater's callsign these days is typically the owner, another individual designated by the owner as the licensee, or in some cases a club callsign. Controllers are often programmed to appends /R to the end of the callsign, but even that is not required any more. I can see both sides of this, however, I think that I'll just keep on using the /R till I get a ticket for it. I can't imagine that any FCC official that hears my repeaters in Ky could imagine that the signal was coming from Russia.. Mike
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ot, Need a Tool Part #
Ryan wrote: Hi Group, I am in need of the crimp tool for the 16 connector for the gm300 series. The tool that allows crimping of the pins to wire. Also, a source for said tool. I want one too!! Mike
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ot, Need a Tool Part #
Ken Arck wrote: At 04:29 PM 3/30/2009, Mike Pugh wrote: Ryan wrote: Hi Group, I am in need of the crimp tool for the 16 connector for the gm300 series. The tool that allows crimping of the pins to wire. Also, a source for said tool. I want one too!! Mike Needle nose pliers and a little solder works just fine AND is quite easy to do. No special tool needed! Worked fine here too until my eyesight got to be 56 years old! :-) Now I need a new tool. (no pun intended) Mike
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ot, Need a Tool Part #
Chris Carruba wrote: I think you're referring to AMP tool # 91516-1 http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts/391772-tool-crimper-mt-conn-20-24-awg-91516-1.html big $$'s for a 1 time use... No, I am definitely NOT talking about a $570 tool!!! :-) Mike
[Fwd: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simpler Radios, (Was PL vs. DPL)]
Original Message Subject:Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simpler Radios, (Was PL vs. DPL) Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 18:24:35 -0600 From: Don Kupferschmidt d...@httpd.org Reply-To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com References: 0c6401c99dbb$03901830$0a01a...@whiskey 7ec49e9eb51f4fdfabf5d1f7e90ae...@dell06 a9819e36-6470-4f6a-a252-f3d502ab1...@natetech.com Up in Northern Wisconsin we have a ham who is a ham and used to own a business repairing TV's. = Here in Kentucky, we have quite a few hams who are hams! ducking for cover! ha ha sorry Don!
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Suggestions for Gel Cell Charging - Large Array
AJ wrote: snip I know in a recent conversation here on RB, one of the users had a Solar Charge Controller inline between his 12 volt power supply (in our case a GE Mastr II 30 amp supply) and the actual repeater equipment. That was me askin' the questions, and Doug doin' all the answerin'. :-) Basically, what he (and others) advised was to make sure of the maximum charge rate on your batteries, and to not exceed that charge rate. Doing so causes heat buildup in the batteries and will over time boil them dry, causing failure. Google Xantrax (I think that is how it is spelled) solar charger and you should find what you want. Your application is exactly the same as ours, except we are probably only looking at 8 hours. After that, we can pull one of our trucks up to the site and use jumper cables if it is still out... Anything to add Doug? Mike KA4MKG
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Anyone ever interface a CSI TP3200 tone panel to an external controller?
tsoli...@tir.com wrote: Program the hang time in the TP-38 to zero and connect it to the RC-850 controller as shown below. I'd like to see this diagram as well, since I had been thinking about this for quite some time... However, at least on my copy of the original message, there is no diagram below Can it be sent again, or be sent directly to me? Thanks in advance. Mike Pugh KA4MKG
Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Master II Pa decks
Doug Bade wrote: Mid power Mastr II stations used 15 amp factory power supplies...100w stations used 30 amp power supples.. so.. probably less than 15 amps.. maybe 10-12.. Apparently I am going to be inheriting the care and feeding of some MastrII's. First order of business is to get battery backup going on one of them. Is the loaded voltage of the factory supplies 13.8, or something close? I need to know what I am going to be dealing with. Thanks! Mike KA4MKG
Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Master II Pa decks
Doug Bade wrote: The loaded voltage is about 12.5 to 12.8 comparable to what would be in the trunk of a car starting at 13.8 at the battery alternator connection.. including voltage drop... That was the design anyhow... Astron's or eq are some what of a problem as they really do not sag at all.. 13.8 all day all night all nice The club is talking about building a battery band that will be somewhere around 400ah at 12vcd. they want to buy some smart charger that puts out 5a. I tried to explain at the club meeting last night that should be battery bank go completely down because of an extended power outage, that a 5a charger would take 80+ hours to bring the batteries back up, and it woul probably take longer than that if the repeater was on during the charge. I was thinking about a rs50BB or the like, but wasn't sure what the MastrII needed if 13.8 would be too much.. That's the basis of the original question. I chose a different route at work and built a battery stack with a trace engineering charge controller float charging the batteries active all the time using a astron or eq as the charger source.. The trace engineering controller ( from the solar world) does the charge maintenance etc like no aftermarket tool I have found for eq moneyI think it was a Model C40 or C65... maybe a C30 would do... all are different current specs... Back we go to Google for product specs. Thanks for the idea! 73 Mike
Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Master II Pa decks
Nate Duehr wrote: Careful.. 1) You should never let a lead-acid battery go completely down, not even a so-called deep-cycle one, if you want it to last a long time. Look at the manufacturer's specs and build a voltage-based cut-off switch that will shut down the output before they go below the manufacturer's recommended discharge voltage. You could get fancy and include some kind of over-ride for a real emergency, but at that point you really should have a generator and someone to fuel it. That's what I am trying to avoid. I am once again violating my personal rule to not get involved with a club owned repeater. There are always way too many experts and it usually gets to me when they are at the frustration point. 2) Direct charging of even that big of a bank with a 50A charger could be above the manufacturer's upper limits on charge rate, and you'll likely boil off water, reducing the life of the batteries, venting gas, and generally wearing out the system. You need to limit the charge rate to their recommendations, if you want the batteries to survive a long time. (Number 1 should help with this. Maybe the 5A charger will be fine, if you do #1. It won't take 80 hours then...) You're right. Most of the time, the better option is a generator. Yes, the repeater system goes down while it takes over, but you can run for a very long time for a lot less headache than a battery system. You could design the battery system just to hold-over the system during generator cut-in, but even that's overly complex. Most generators take less than a minute to start and decide that their output is sane enough to switch in the load... You're looking at the same thing that I have already considered. At this point, they don't know what they want to do. I'm just looking for possible solutions to present to their committee.. Are they designing for long-term outages or smoothing out short-term ones? That's the main design question to ask... Well, they just went about 10 days with intermittent power because of the huge ice/snow storm that blew through the mid eastern US. So they're fresh from the gotta last forever mentality.. Doesn't matter that it sits 90% of the time unused, they want it to be there whenever... Current plans are for a Saturday morning breakfast and subsequent trip to the repeater site. I've never been there, so it will be interesting to see what they've done up to this point. thanks for the input. Mike KA4MKG
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Radios and Coms in TV and Movies
wd8chl wrote: Gordon 'Yeti' wrote: Further question - are you sure it was the 41AT? And why were they illegal? Sorry-in hindsight they were 41A's, not the AT version...no DTMF pad. And they are illegal because they are ham rigs. And it's illegal to use ham frequencies for a for-profit business, and movies are made for profit. Wait a minute? It's illegal to hold a ham radio as a prop in a movie??? ;-) Mike
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax Interconnect (Inside Repeater)
Alexander N Tubonjic wrote: I am wanting to swap out the BNC receiver connector to an N connector on my Kenwood TKR-750 2 meter repeater. After contacting Kenwood and getting quoted some crack prices I figured I'd see if anyone has anything laying around or has any ideas on here. Why? electrically, the BNC connectors and the N connectors are the same thing. Don't believe me? Try plugging them together.. Even though they won't latch together, electrically, they fit together perfectly, and can be used this way in an emergency if you're at a tower site and find you don't have the proper connector.. What am I missing? Mike
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax Interconnect (Inside Repeater)
John J. Riddell wrote: Mike, the BNC connector was designed for quick insertion / disconnect and works very well in most applications. I keep forgetting why I don't post here very often. You're absolutely correct John. I never said that they were permanent substitutes for each other, I said they would work as a temporary substitute for each other in the event you were at a tower site and did not have the correct connector. If you have a choice of using the wrong connector and getting the station back on the air, or leaving it off and driving back to town to get the right connector, then they will mate for each other till you can get the right connector... Mike
Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900 MHz WISP on repeater tower?
Paul N1BUG wrote: I could use a little help here. I have a repeater tower with 2 meter and 440 repeater on it. I have been contacted by a wireless internet service provider about putting some 900 MHz stuff on my tower. The deal they are offering is attractive but I'm wondering if there would be interference issues between their stuff and my repeaters. I'm going to be setting up a meeting to discuss technical aspects of the proposed system, but I have no experience or knowledge in this area and am not sure what questions I should be asking them. Any suggestions or advice? This doesn't exactly apply, but I share a site with some 5.6 Ghz wireless stuff. Apparently, this particular installation's equipment seems to have an IF somewhere around 400 Mhz. We have a packup antenna located somewhere around 5 ft away from their antennas. When we put above 25W of UHF RF on this antenna, we swamp the wireless stuff. Just put this in the back of your mind just in case. Mike KA4MKG
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need some help with repeater enclousure
Peter Summerhawk wrote: Morning Crew, I have a couple of M-10 radios with RICK along with a cellwave mobile duplexer that I need a metal locking enclousure for to keep people out of the equipment. This will be wall mounted and inside to weather is not going to be a problem. Does anyone have suggestions on a good supplier for getting one? Thanks Hoffman. Available at electrical supply houses.. Mike
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Celwave Super Station Master UHF
Daron Wilson wrote: *My apologies, I thought it was painfully obvious* This is the internet Pick one or the other, you very seldom get both at the same time. :-) Mike
Re: FW: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Radios and Coms in TV and Movies
Jim Cicirello wrote: Doug, Did these radios relay thru the squad, towers, or were they direct to the ER? Always wondered. Reminds me of a story an old Mot tech told me one time. They had just finished putting the 911 system in in Boyd County Kentucky. The hospital had the portable telemetry stuff, and was rolling it out for all to see. They hooked up the hospital CEO to the EKG, and flipped the switch. It all fired up and the scope on the receiver equipment started to work. All of a sudden, the scope flat lined! It scared the CEO nearly to death, and all of the Motorola execs present held their breath. My buddy spoke up and said, Wait, I know what it is!, and ran out the door. The telemetry unit transmitted to the ambulance, and was cross band repeated through a vehicular repeater to a UHF repeater back to the hospital. My buddy jumped in the ambulance, yanked the time out timer, and the whole system came back to life! Now, over the years, this story may have very well grown in intensity , and/or truth, but that is the way the story was relayed to me years ago.. To answer your question, It depends on the backbone system the EKG was a part of, but from my knowledge, it was repeated through the ambulance.. 73 Mike KA4MKG
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Used Outdoor Repeater Cabinets?
Robin Midgett wrote: On the Tower Stuff For Sale list today: (please reply to Blake, NOT me. From: Blake Bowers [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mailing-List: list [EMAIL PROTECTED]; contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have 12 outdoor cabinets, they appear to be made by Tyco, with what Looks like 5100 btu heating and 12k cooling units on them. HVAC made by McLean. About 6 foot tall, 3 foot by 3 foot base. These are NEW old stock, on pallets and skids, in Florida. Loading can be done, but buyer MUST arrange their own shipping. About 695 lbs each. I can get 8 of them in our large box truck if someone wants them. We'll be happy to negotiate with a purchaser to go to Florida and get them, and bring them back to somewhere near Lexington, Ky where we are located. Off list please.. Mike Pugh KA4MKG Mike Pugh Distributions 859-494-4385
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: How to set up a basic crossband repeater system in Pub...
bkcarter33 wrote: Mike, I appreciate your response and concerns. I should have mentioned in my original post that I am either the the representative of the license holder (Kaysville City) for these frequencies, or in contact with the person who is. Sounds like yours is a different story. My impressions of CERT (at least in this area) is that they are a bunch of gung ho folks that want to take matters into their own hands. Sounds like you guys are much more organized than that. As long as you know the pitfalls and how to work around them, sounds like you';ll be fine.. Best of luck. Mike
Re: [Repeater-Builder] How to set up a basic crossband repeater system in Pub...
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also check to be sure the FCC license reflects the locations, type of service (FB; FB2; or MO) and power levels being proposed for the VHF frequency. I'm glad someone else brought this up. During my 18 years in LMR, I ran into a bunch of instances where someone wanted to link this to that, or wanted to use a non type accepted radio or wanted to do several other less than legal things. My response was always something like make sure your station is completely legal if you are not the license holder. Don't set your levels by ear, make sure they are set up correctly, even if you have to pay to have it done. Why? Well, if you use improperly set up equipment on a license you do not hold, such as a volunteer fire frequency or the like, you place the license holder in a bad spot should your station happen to be found in violation because of improper levels or bandwidth. Same way with a converted ham radio, modified to operate out of band. The point of my post is to make sure that your actions don't adversely affect the licenseholder's license. It may be really tough to explain to the county judge in your county how your actions caused the county to incur a license infraction with the FCC, or worse, a fine, or the loss of a license. I'd step very carefully here if it were me. In all license services except the amateur bands, just because you can wire it together, don't assume it is legal Mike Pugh
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: Motorola P-100 radio's
Maire-Radios wrote: ** *Sent:* Thursday, November 13, 2008 8:01 PM *Subject:* Motorola P-100 radio's *Have a bin of Motorola P-100 2 channel and some 6 channel UHF 460 to 470 band and a number of chargers.* Hw big is the bin? How many radios are we talking about? Mike
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rackmount clips/screws
Go to your local musician supply store. Thee is a company called SKB cases (or something really close to that). The manufacture musician's road cases that use clip and screws that will fit what you are looking for. Mike souryatlexcomincdotnet wrote: Hello Everyone, Does anybody have a source for the spring clips and screws for the rackmount cabinet rails. Either type (that was used with the GE and Motorola cabinets) will work. What few I have are used up and needing additional to mount more equipment. 73 and thanks, Doug N4TZD Yahoo! Groups Links
[Repeater-Builder] RE: Good source for single channel Motorola radios for portable repeater?
Morning Crew, I need some help locating some of the Motorola single channel radios with the 16 pin connector on the back for use in a portable repeater for our comm van to be used as a special events repeater. Been hunting EBay with little to no success, does anyone have just two that they would like t= o get rid of? I need them in the 146-173 band split if possible. Let me know by email on this. Might I make a suggestion? Several years ago, I was approached by an ARES group with a comm van wanting to do the same thing. They had a pneumatic mast in theirs (a former tv remote truck). I suggested that they use multi channel radios, and program them for several unused pairs, and that they not use duplexers. By mounting one antenna on the mast, the other on the van roof, they could get enough vertical separation on UHF frequencies (which I also suggested they use) to field a repeater quite nicely. If they rolled up on a scene and found a repeater already on the frequency that their repeater was on, this setup gave them the ability to move to other pairs until they found a quite pair to use, just match the channel numbers on each radio to move to the next pair. They agreed that this was a good idea, however, they wanted to stay on VHF and wanted something to talk 20-30 miles, so they nixed my idea. Ultimately, their ideas never flew, and they never took my suggestion, so they are now pretty much disbanded. FWIW I guess. 73 Mike KA4MKG
Re: [Repeater-Builder] FS: 900MHz. MII Repeater + /V\ Maxtrac
Robin Midgett wrote: Also available are four 900 MHz. Motorola Maxtrac mobiles which can be modified to the ham band. Several friends and I invested in this equipment a few years ago...the project isn't making progress so we'd like to liquidate it. Make an offer; this stuff needs to go. Please furnish the model numbers on these radios. Do you have the front end filters for them, or other accessories? Mike KA4MKG
[Repeater-Builder] Kentucky link frequency info needed
Guys, I'm part of a club in Nicholasville (south of Lexington) that is looking for a clear 440 link frequency for a repeater project. If you are using any 440 frequency in Central Kentucky for a link frequency, would you please drop me a line telling me (privately) what it is so we can stay away from it when we make a choice? Thank you! Mike KA4MKG
Re: [SPAM][Repeater-Builder] Re: Would anyone like to talk about SERA in KY? Off list...
Tim and Janet wrote: I am not in KY but just south in TN. When we attempted to contact our representative for some time we finally just gave up and moved on. After some period of time (months) an email was returned. We have once again attempted to contact him and still no reply. My limited experience with SERA is not very good and lucky for us we chose a 220 repeater to put on the air. Not much 220 activity in the area. Tim KB2MFS About 2 years or so age, I applied for a 2 meter coordination in Lexington for the 146.34/94 pair. And yes, it took about 8 months to get it. But, Tim explained that since we were located in the central part of the state, and since there is a 100 mile zone of protection in SEAR land, that my request had to be cross coordinated with Ohio and Indiana (both non-sera states) as well as Tennessee and West Virginia. The point in mentioning this is that the reason that it took so long was (as I recall) the fellow that was the Tennessee coordinator fell off of a tower and was tragically killed. It took several months to find someone to replace him as coordinator, and then that person had to wade through a big pile of unfinished business left by his predecessor's untimely death. This may or may not have occurred at the same time that you experienced a lack of timely response. My point to all of this is that we need to remember that these coordinator's jobs are voluntary, and are done as a hobby, in spare time that is pulled away from families, and other more pressing obligations. Maybe is there was a $500 coordination fee charged to the applicant, the coordinator would move a whole lot faster. But, of course, that would never work either... My 2 cents worth Mike Pugh KA4MKG
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Would anyone like to talk about SERA in KY? Off list...
w4wsm wrote: Just wanted to see if anyone in KY had any comments about SERA...We don't seem to have any represention here in the western side of KY. What are other repeater owners doing? Email me or if you want reply here that's fine. I'm not putting SERA down but would like to hear comments others have about them... Curious what problems you are having. I've been coordinating repeaters in Kentucky for over 10 years, and have found Tim Mike to be most cooperative. BTW, I'm in Lexington, just barely west of I-75, which puts you and me in the same sera district. Email me direct if you want. Mike Pugh KA4MKG
[Repeater-Builder] 900 Mhz PURC5000 help
Recently, I was made the proud owner of a 900 Mhz PURC9000 paging transmitter and advanced controller. However, there was no manual or documentation with it. I was told that, with the documentation for the station, that it was a pretty easy convert to become a repeater transmitter for a 902/927 Mhz repeater. Since being given this station, I now have an 800 Mhz Maxtrac, a set of filters for the front end, and a 900 Mhz conventional eeprom for the Maxtrac. Also, there is a brand new controller waiting for this build. So what do I need to get started? (aside from a little heat for the shop!) I am looking for someone that might have the docs to reconfigure this transmitter and controller. I am told that this is a fairly easy conversion, to make this a conventional transmitter and to bring the interface points out to one of the DB25 connectors on the advanced controller. Other than that, I need to make sure I have the right RSS to program the 900 Mhz Maxtrac as a conventional radio. I've already got the duplexers, and antenna already in place in another station that is to be replaced. So, can anyone help with the docs and other stuff? I'd sure appreciate it, as I am at a complete standstill with this station until I have the missing info. Thanks in advance, Mike Pugh KA4MKG Lexington, Ky.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900 MHz PURC5000 help
Eric Lemmon wrote: Mike, Let's start with the model number of your PURC station, which is? I wasn't aware of a PURC9000 station. I wasn't aware that I made a type, it is actually a PURC5000.. My fat fingered boo boo. :-) Mike
Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900 MHz PURC5000 help
Thanks for reminding me... All I was saying was that I made a typo (or a type) grin) It's in the garage, and it's about 20 degrees or less right now, so it's doubtful that I will go search for the model number tomorrow when it is warmer.. When I get that, we'll go from there. Mike Eric Lemmon wrote: Mike, By model number, I mean, something like C75JZByy or C85JLByy. PURC5000 is not a model number; it's a generic family brand name. Once the model number is known, the appropriate service documents can be identified. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Pugh Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 7:46 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900 MHz PURC5000 help Eric Lemmon wrote: Mike, Let's start with the model number of your PURC station, which is? I wasn't aware of a PURC9000 station. I wasn't aware that I made a typo, it is actually a PURC5000.. My fat fingered boo boo. :-) Mike Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900 MHz PURC5000 help
This is ridiculous! I wasn't aware that I made a TYPO!!! Note a TYPE!! :-) Mike Mike Pugh wrote: Eric Lemmon wrote: Mike, Let's start with the model number of your PURC station, which is? I wasn't aware of a PURC9000 station. I wasn't aware that I made a type, it is actually a PURC5000.. My fat fingered boo boo. :-) Mike Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for an oddball Batwing product
Ken Arck wrote: I'm looking for the set of brackets that allow a T1500 series duplexer to be recessed mounted in a rack so the tuning shafts don't protrude past the front of the rack. If you have a set that you wish to part with, contact me offlist I took a 2x4, drilled it through the narrow side of it with a drill press, and used some long bolts to offset the cans. Works great.. Just a thought. Mike
Re: [SPAM]RE: [Repeater-Builder] Remote power monitoring
Mike Besemer (WM4B) wrote: Eric, In a perfect world, I’d love to both hear specific values AND be alerted if values drifted out-of-bounds. The idea of remote monitoring came about because we have several users who swear ‘the repeater is weak today’, but whenever I go check it, inevitably it’s just fine. I’d love to be able to punch up the forward and reflected power when one of these jokers catches me on the air, just to show them that nothing has changed. (Of course, that still wouldn’t convince them… but at least I’d get a laugh… AND some piece of mind that everything was okay.) Why spend the money? Just wrote a macro that, when called, says something like 75 watts forward, 1 watt reflected Then you can say, see it's all in your head. I knew a guy years ago that ran a repeater who's users wanted an autopatch on the repeater. He rigged up a macro that sent a dial tone, followed by a busy signal when accessed. The users never knew the difference! Just an idea... 73 :-) Mike KA4MKG 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:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] PSE-508-2 Repeater Controller for Mastr II Station
skipp025 wrote: Re: PSE-508-2 Repeater Controller for Mastr II Station I'm seeing these controllers on Ebay. PSE-508-2 Repeater Controller for Mastr II Station Ebay Item number: 260145863366 Anyone every used one..? Have any history or opinions about it/them? thanks in advance for your replies. We've got one here in a MastrII. I bought it new, made the simple mod to route TX PL to the transmitter. It has worked flawlessly since March this year. Since that time, I have sold the repeater to a friend. It still resides in my cabinet and he has had no trouble with it. A quick, easy solution that is easily reversible should it ever be needed to go another direction. Two thumbs up! Mike KA4MKG
Re: [Repeater-Builder] [Fwd: Tait reply to TB 7100 TM8000 radios in 200 MHz for Canada]
Roger Stacey wrote: Here's the response from Tait Radio My bet is that the person who is responding to you is still thinking commercial applications. Probably doesn't even know what a ham is. If you haven't done so, I would call them, and try to explain to them that it is not going in the commercial bands, and therefore is not subject to the same type acceptance issues of commercial radio. Just my 2 cents worth. Mike KA4MKG
Re: [Repeater-Builder] 1 5/8 Andrew Heliax
John Reid wrote: We just installed our feedline and antenna for a new UHF repeater in Southeastern Indiana. We have approximately 180 feet of 1 5/8 Andrew Heliax left over. If anyone is interestd, we would sure like to recoup $360 of our expenses, I cant deliver or ship, but it is available for pick up. Let me know off list in interested. And I've got connectors for it, used but completely useful. They're in Lexington, Ky. $40 each plus shipping. Mike KA4MKG
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Acronyms-a little OT
Isn't that the same thing? :-) Mike WD7F - John in Tucson wrote: It's a pilot's term, I think. Missed the target, no target found, missed the interception point, etc. de WD7F John in Tucson - Original Message - From: George Henry mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 8:10 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Acronyms-a little OT I always figured it was coined by guys who struck out on liberty (shore leave). ;-) - Original Message - From: Richard mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 2:23 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Acronyms-a little OT I'm probably wrong, but I've always thought it is an Australian term that has been adopted in this country. Richard www.n7tgb.net http://www.n7tgb.net From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 12:05 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Acronyms-a little OT Where did the expression No Joy originate to indicate an unsuccessful repair effort?
Re: [Repeater-Builder] New repeater Motorola or MA/COM
We used to tell people that Motorola watts were bigger than anyone else's watts. Funny thing was that a lot of folks believed us! Mike KA4MKG Gary Schafer wrote: That reminds me of a time (many years ago) when I worked for Motorola. One of the Motorola salesman was telling some of the other Motorola salesmen about a system he had sold some radios into and how there were some coverage problems. Upon discovering that there were a few GE handheld radios in the system several of the salesmen said “well that’s the problem” , “There is no way those GE radios are going to work as well a Motorola radio”. Funny part of it was that most of the salesmen really believed that. Talk about a religious leader.. J 73 Gary K4FMX From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nate Duehr Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 3:41 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] New repeater Motorola or MA/COM On 4/30/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who is making the best repeater these days? Motorola or MA/Com formaly GE? That would be a question best suited for your favorite religious leader, probably. ;-) First, define: best... If all you want is anecdotes, I can personally say that I've seen the current generation Motorola and M/ACom products both in operation 24/7 in various public safety and Amateur radio applications in the local area, and they both appear to work fine. But that's probably not what you wanted. Nate WY0X 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:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Replacement of an older Repeater
Ken Arck wrote: ---Don't tell me that! I'm looking at a '94 Vette for my wife! Damn good trade Sir! :-) Mike
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Low sens on a 2600 monitor
Makes sense. I was just going to replace it with what came out of it.. Thanks! Mike Eric Lemmon wrote: Mike, Since the whole purpose of the fuse in the GEN and ANT connectors is to protect the service monitor's circuitry, I'd go with the 1/16 ampere fuse, rather than the 1/8 ampere fuse. As I noted in my original post, that fuse is available from Digit-Key as #F2307-ND at $1.19 each. The difference between 1/8 and 1/16 ampere fuses will not affect accuracy. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Pugh Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 5:50 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Low sens on a 2600 monitor Sorry to butt into this conversation, but I need a source for these fuses. I have a 2001D monitor, that takes a 1/8a fuse.. Any of you guys able to help? Mike KA4MKG Eric Lemmon wrote: Ben, Both the GEN and the ANT connectors have 1/16 ampere pico fuses behind them, just in case the technician keys a transmitter while connected to them. It must happen a lot, since fuses were provided. It takes a 7/16-inch nut driver to remove the connectors, and the pico-fuse plugs into the back of the connector. Check the fuses for continuity to ascertain if that's the problem. Extra fuses were included in a small envelope packed in the instrument cover storage compartment. Exact replacement fuses are available from Digi-Key as #F2307-ND at $1.19 each. If you need to get back in operation before your replacement fuses arrive, just switch the GEN and ANT connectors. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of w4wsm Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 6:02 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Low sens on a 2600 monitor Well just found this group so here is another question...last for now I promise:-) My 2600 service monitor has lost a lot of its hearing. It's still 100% on everything else, but it has lost a lot sens. It was just one of those turn it on and what happened type of thing. Any ideas on this one? Thanks! Ben
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Low sens on a 2600 monitor
Sorry to butt into this conversation, but I need a source for these fuses. I have a 2001D monitor, that takes a 1/8a fuse.. Any of you guys able to help? Mike KA4MKG Eric Lemmon wrote: Ben, Both the GEN and the ANT connectors have 1/16 ampere pico fuses behind them, just in case the technician keys a transmitter while connected to them. It must happen a lot, since fuses were provided. It takes a 7/16-inch nut driver to remove the connectors, and the pico-fuse plugs into the back of the connector. Check the fuses for continuity to ascertain if that's the problem. Extra fuses were included in a small envelope packed in the instrument cover storage compartment. Exact replacement fuses are available from Digi-Key as #F2307-ND at $1.19 each. If you need to get back in operation before your replacement fuses arrive, just switch the GEN and ANT connectors. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of w4wsm Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 6:02 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Low sens on a 2600 monitor Well just found this group so here is another question...last for now I promise:-) My 2600 service monitor has lost a lot of its hearing. It's still 100% on everything else, but it has lost a lot sens. It was just one of those turn it on and what happened type of thing. Any ideas on this one? Thanks! Ben
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Low sens on a 2600 monitor
Been there, done that. They don't have them, and can only get them in multiples of 1000! That's why I need a source. Mike Gary Schafer wrote: Go to your local electronics supply house. They should have them. Ask for instrument fuses. 73 Gary K4FMX From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Pugh Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 8:50 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Low sens on a 2600 monitor Sorry to butt into this conversation, but I need a source for these fuses. I have a 2001D monitor, that takes a 1/8a fuse.. Any of you guys able to help? Mike KA4MKG Eric Lemmon wrote: Ben, Both the GEN and the ANT connectors have 1/16 ampere pico fuses behind them, just in case the technician keys a transmitter while connected to them. It must happen a lot, since fuses were provided. It takes a 7/16-inch nut driver to remove the connectors, and the pico-fuse plugs into the back of the connector. Check the fuses for continuity to ascertain if that's the problem. Extra fuses were included in a small envelope packed in the instrument cover storage compartment. Exact replacement fuses are available from Digi-Key as #F2307-ND at $1.19 each. If you need to get back in operation before your replacement fuses arrive, just switch the GEN and ANT connectors. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of w4wsm Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 6:02 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Low sens on a 2600 monitor Well just found this group so here is another question...last for now I promise:-) My 2600 service monitor has lost a lot of its hearing. It's still 100% on everything else, but it has lost a lot sens. It was just one of those turn it on and what happened type of thing. Any ideas on this one? Thanks! Ben
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MFJ_2040 Autopatch repeater controller
http://www.surplussales.com/Manuals/man_mfj.html Has it listed available for $10.. Mike w2drh wrote: Hi ALL I have an MFJ-2040 Autopatch repeater controller. I deperately need the manual for it. Can anyone please help? Thank you! Dave
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MFJ_2040 Autopatch repeater controller
very true.. Mike Richard wrote: Heh... Same thing I found; Google is your friend. grin Richard, N7TGB -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Pugh Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 6:57 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] MFJ_2040 Autopatch repeater controller http://www.surplussales.com/Manuals/man_mfj.html http://www.surplussales.com/Manuals/man_mfj.html Has it listed available for $10.. Mike w2drh wrote: Hi ALL I have an MFJ-2040 Autopatch repeater controller. I deperately need the manual for it. Can anyone please help? Thank you! Dave
[Repeater-Builder] mic needed
I know, it's off topic, but at least if we find one, we'll use it ON a repeater... :-) Does anyone know of a source for a microphone to fit an Icom IC-2340H? It's a dual band mobile. The microphone is an HM-77A. A friend is looking for one.. If you have one, or have a source, let me know.. Thanks! Mike KA4MKG
Re: RE: {SPAMFILTER} Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted to buy - VHF 2 Mtr BpBr 100 Db Duplexer
Obviously works best when you use hot air! Mike R. K. Brumback wrote: “it is only certified to work on mountains up to 9,000 “ The trick here is to add more air to the inside of the duplexer as the air becomes thinner the higher you go. I suggest you drill and tap each can and adapt it to a tire valve if possible. Be careful when drilling that now metal shavings get inside the can and short things out. Randy KI4BQN I am looking for an wanting to buy a Phelps Dodge or Celwave Model PD497-1 2 Mtr Duplexer. It was originally built by Phelps Dodge and then later by Celwave and RFS. This Duplexer has 1 db of insertion loss and has 100 db of isolation and operates on a 600 khz TX/RX split. This is a BpBr type of Duplexer. I called the manufacture and it has been discontinued. I guess they have not sold enough of them to keep them in their production line. We want to use it on our 146.20-80 repeater that is located on a 10,000 Ft Mountain Top in Southern Utah. If anyone has one or a comparable 2 Mtr duplexer for sale, then please contact me directly. Thank You, John, K7JL [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:k7jl%40yahoo.com 801-268-5819 801-455-3019 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com http://mail.yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.3/394 - Release Date: 7/20/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.3/394 - Release Date: 7/20/2006 Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] gm300 with cat200 controller
A quick check of the manual online shows zone 1 channel one to be repeater transmit What this means (in cat-speak) is that by toggling this channel back and forth, you can internally make or break the PTT connection between the repeater and transmitter. That's what you are looking for. 73 Mike KA4MKG Jim B. wrote: Mike Mullarkey wrote: Dan, If you are purchasing a controller use the Link Communications controllers. RLC-1 or even a RLC-4 is the way I would go. Mike Well, let's not get into this-vs-that... In answer to Dan's question, I have not seen a made-for-amateur controller that _doesn't_ have a repeat disable function of some sort. It might be called several things, including transmit disable, path disable, or other things. But it's there somewhere. That, identification, and a time-out timer are the reasons for having a controller in the first place. In that order. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2006 RB Dinner???
You guys enjoy the dinner. Business will keep me from being at Dayton this year. Take care! Mike KA4MKG Scott Zimmerman wrote: Be sure to stop by our booth all day Friday or Saturday morning to sign up for the 2nd Annual Repeater-Builder Dayton Dinner. We promise to try to find a place a little less “snooty” this year. Thanks, The RB Crew (read: Elisha - Scott's XYL) YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS * Visit your group Repeater-Builder http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder on the web. * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: INTERFACE FOR CAT CONTROLLER
That's not a very nice thing to say about a Quantar! :-) Mike skipp025 wrote: DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO WIRE UP A CAT CONTROLLER TO A QUANTAR REAPEATER, Kind of like putting a 4 cylinder engine in a Ferrari... s. ps: just kidding... (or am I?) Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Maratrac As A Repeater Transmitter?
I saw one being used in an inplant repeater once when I was working for Motorola. We didn't do the interfacing, so I don't know much about it, but it had the A7 head, and the interfacing was done with the head and remote cable intact. Was a very cobbled up mess as I recall... Mike Randy Nelson wrote: Sorry for the repost but I can't believe no one is using a Maratrac as a repeater transmitter. I have a Maratrac and don't know whether to use it as my repeater transmitter or opt for a Mitrek instead. Any opinions? Randy WB0VHB Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: Wierd Antenna Ideas (Was RE: [Repeater-Builder] Alinco Ham Repeater?)
skipp025 wrote: Kris Kirby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What if you took two 1/4 wave ground planes, mounted the RX antenna up top, fed with hardline, and mounted the TX antenna pointing down, 1/2 wavelength (or 4/2 wavelegths) down from the mounting point of the first antenna? Did this on my first 6 meter repeater without a duplexer and just one folded - loaded bandpass cavity made from an old ARRL Handbook. Damn Skip, you're good. How'd that old handbook work as a duplexer anyway Suppose a phone book would work as well? running and ducking! :-) Mike Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Handbook bandpass filters...
skipp025 wrote: ...Handbook Project. Smart Alec youngster... by cracky when I was your age all we had were wooden cavities... and we like'd em. Glad you enjoyed the shot. Thanks for the laugh! Mike Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Loss through adaptors:
Bob, I'm using one on the receiver in my repeater. I snatched it off of a decommissioned 800 Mhz trunk system. It is a little deaf, and I'm just trying to eliminate variables... Thanks! Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 1/30/2006 14:51, you wrote: Bob, what's your opinion on right angle silver plated N connectors at 900 Mhz? Mike I don't have much practical experience with 900 MHz systems, but since N connectors are typically spec'd to at least 12 GHz they should work fine. I may have recently seen 90° Ns in a catalog that were spec'd only to 6 GHz. Still way above 0.9 GHz though. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Loss through adaptors:
Bob, what's your opinion on right angle silver plated N connectors at 900 Mhz? Mike Bob Dengler wrote: At 1/30/2006 12:50 PM, you wrote: This one is a bit funny.. As part of the big project this weekend, I had this UHF amp with output on a pigtail with a BNC male on the end. I needed to connect with the UHF cans about 6 inches and 180 degrees of bend away, but didn't have the bits to make that cable, so I used some adaptors... Working backwards from the can: N male to PL female. PL male PL Male. PL right angle. Bt! Bad adapter #1. PL female to N male. N female to PL male. PL Right angle. Bt! Bad adapter #2. Can you tell that I've never found a right-angle UHF adapter that didn't show significant mismatch all by itself? PL Female to BNC male. BNC female to BNC Female. What seems like pointless conversions in this chain were needed to clear the body of the cans. When testing at full power, this conglomeration of nightmares actually gets warm. The total loss through them is about 1dB though, Probably mostly in the right-angle UHFs. which brings us back to the question asked last week or so about loss in adaptors.. Looks like roughly 0.2dB So, a rule of thumb emerges: Better to have three feet of good cable, than one good adaptor. Now I've made up a short BNC male to N hardline jumper, and I'm ready to go put that in place, but it will still require a BNC female- female to make the link. I'm thinking of wrapping that BNC junction in copper tape, because I don't think BNCs are all that Tight. They seem to be good enough for TX-RX (best UHF duplexers IMO), so I wouldn't worry about them. Copper tape isn't likely to improve the connector shielding unless you get really good conductivity across the entire connection (meaning you have to tape the connector body down to the mating component - not easy). Try to find silver-plated BNC connectors. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Offsets and Vanity
Ken, I think you have the perfect callsign. (If you'd only have been a 0 grinning and ducking! Mike Ken Arck wrote: At 07:42 PM 1/27/2006 -0500, you wrote: I just found out that I got my vanity call sign. Congratulations to me! W2ARK WQDY219 ---I tried to get AH6ARCK but.. g Ken -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of state-of-the-art repeater controllers and accessories. http://www.ah6le.net/arcom/index.html Authorized Dealers for Kenwood and Telewave and we offer complete repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp.net Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Z matcher info.pdf
I missed it, can you make the plans available, with or without the volt meter mod? Mike Jim Cicirello wrote: A while back there was an excellent article on making these Z Matchers. I made two, one VHF, One UHF, they worked well. The only parts were two Piston Caps, One turn coil between the caps and it was put in an RF tight box with two RF connectors of your choice. On the home made ones there was no circuit for the voltmeter. Does anyone know how this voltage is obtained from the Z Matcher? I would like to incorporate this design so I can remove the Power Meter and make a final tune. 73 JIM KA2AJH From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John J. Riddell Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:48 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Z matcher info.pdf Here is the How to sheet on the Z matcher. John VE3AMZ Z matcher info.pdf YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS * Visit your group Repeater-Builder http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder on the web. * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Generator question
Besides, if you need to start the generator because the electric is out, where are you going to plug the lamp in to warm the generator so it will start? Mike Chuck Kelsey wrote: Guys, I have a 5KW natural gas generator at my house to serve as backup power to not only the house, but it keeps a repeater and my ham shack up and running. During cold weather, it doesn't like to start (manual start, pull cord). I fund that if I place a halogen work light pointed at it for about 10 minutes, it warms it up enough so it will start OK. My question is -- does anyone know of a small engine block heater out there? I've done Google searches and don't really find anything worthwhile. No, I don't what to use a light bulb. I want something that's safe, economical to operate and UL approved. Chuck WB2EDV Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Generator question
Aw, I was just being silly Bob.. The way it sounded to me was that after the ac mails went out, and he went to hand start the generator (see the manual start pull cord reference below) it started a lot easier when he had the light plugged in to warm it up.. i was just wondering where he plugged it.. Mike Bob M. wrote: On a standby generator that's hooked to an auto-start switch, this isn't a problem. Presumably, if the power goes out and he's home at the time, he'll be able to get to the genset before it cools off. Bob M. == --- Mike Pugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Besides, if you need to start the generator because the electric is out, where are you going to plug the lamp in to warm the generator so it will start? Mike Chuck Kelsey wrote: Guys, I have a 5KW natural gas generator at my house to serve as backup power to not only the house, but it keeps a repeater and my ham shack up and running. During cold weather, it doesn't like to start (manual start, pull cord). I fund that if I place a halogen work light pointed at it for about 10 minutes, it warms it up enough so it will start OK. My question is -- does anyone know of a small engine block heater out there? I've done Google searches and don't really find anything worthwhile. No, I don't what to use a light bulb. I want something that's safe, economical to operate and UL approved. Chuck WB2EDV __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Repeater-Builder] looking for Jed Barton
Jed, if you are reading this, please contect me immediately. I am still waiting on my controller. Thanks Mike Pugh KA4MKG Email me, or call me at 859-494-4385 Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola GP-300 Charger
Don wrote: I just wonder how many of the chargers I have seen at the Hamfest Not Working if this was the Problem, But Hey wait a Minuit is this Some Big Secret that no one wanted to share because the Motorola Shops, Dealers Just Sell the Customer a New One after all the Case dos not come apart, Oh well it is a Good day as We get older to actually learn something an Fix it, I guess that is why they call it Amateur Radio 73 De Don KA9QJG Don, I can give you another viewpoint to this perplexing question. I spent 18 years working in LMR, and when I first started, I asked the same question. It seemed that we were throwing away a lot of good useable stuff in favor of selling a new one. Once it was explained to me that in a commercial radio environment, with bench labor fees being what they were (at the time I left the biz in 2002, it was $100/hr) it simply did not make sense for a tech to get his dremel tool out, saw the wall wart in half to replace a .50 fuse, then glue it back together. It was cheaper to sell the customer a new $30 supply. Of course, just the opposite is true in amateur radio. What makes absolutely no sense in commercial radio because of the money involved, makes perfect sense in amateur radio. That is because most of us try to not spend any more money on our hobby than we absolutely have to, and we enjoy dinking around with stuff as part of our hobby. So what if it takes all afternoon to replace the fuse and glue the wall wart back together? It costs us nothing except the glue and the fuse. This was difficult for me to understand at first, but eventually it became easy to figure out.. Contrary to popular belief, no one was getting ripped off for selling a new one instead of replacing the old one, it really did make better sense in the long run. Mike KA4MKG Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off Topic Annoumcment
Well, your post may be off topic. If it is, then my reply is also off topic. But what the hell, congratulations to you, and the family! Hope everyone continues to be well. Best 73! Mike KA4MKG Steaven Rogers, W4YI wrote: Sorry for the off topic post, but this is a one time post on the subject. Just wanted to announce that my wife gave birth to our expected twins on Friday 12/30/05. Name are Steaven DeWayne Rogers Jr. born at 8:12am 6Lbs and Emma Grace Rogers (Gracie) born at 8:15am 6Lbs 15oz. Mother and children are doing fine. Dad is still trying to recover. :) Steaven, W4YI Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] still searching: settings TAIT T800 CTCSS boards
Anyone have one of these puppies for sale? I could use one for my T8xx receiver. Mike KA4MKG wa6rqd wrote: Bernd Maestling wrote: Hello, I'm still looking for the DIP-switch settings of the TAIT T800 Series I internal CTCSS boards. If someone have some informations please let me know. 73 Bernd DM5BM Bernd, I don't know if the tone boards you have are the same as are in one of mine, but the way I figured out the switch settings was to look at the encode frequency and switch them until I found the frequency I wanted. The encode and decode will work from around 50Hz up to at least 2KHz. The switches are binary weighted. Sorry I don't have any detailed info on them. Ed Yoho WA6RQD Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic - a bit AEA ISOPOLE
If all else fails, I've got a 440 isopole in my garage that I can dimension for you. Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In relocating my shop, I've lost my instruction sheet for assembling the old 440 MHz Isopole Antenna. The ant has been sitting high and dry (overhead) in the shop ceiling for close to 20 years and I want to stick it up at the new shop. Anyone got the instruction sheet(s) that can be scanned into a jpeg or Adobe Acrobat format. I took down at a client's site a two meter one that is in good shape. If there's a two meter instruction sheet available, I could use it also. Roger Hansen, W6TOZ six toes Mount Vernon, WA YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS * Visit your group Repeater-Builder http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder on the web. * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Want ot BUY UHF Repeater
Bobby, what are you looking for, and what do you want to pay/trade? I've got a modified GM300 here ready to go. We;re not that far apart, I'm in Lexington, Ky, and come to Renfro Valley every weekend, as I'm on staff there in the band. Mike KA4MKG Bob wrote: Looking to Buy a UHF 440 mhz HamBand Repeater must be programble to frequency and at least 25-50 or more watts output Must have Controler but i dont need duplexers i have my own tune..Let me know what you have and priceI not going to pay new price for used gear.Tnx Bobby/N2BR email Bob/N2BR [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] repeater..activate without tones
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 6K and 7K have been discontinued, but the feature will be kept in the new 7330 controller. It's been a while since I looked, how's the timeframe coming for the release of the 7330 Bob? Mike KA4MKG Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] FS LIST
Q wrote: First,sorry for multiple group posting but bad times forcing sale of the following: 1-Cushman CE5 service monitor with broadband mixer and deviation meter $250 1-IFR AM/FM 1000A service monitor,no battery,works well. $1000 Tell me more about these items. Duplex generate, ham band coverage? scope, other goodies? Either one is in my price range I think.. Thanks and sorry to hear about the bad luck. 73 Mike KA4MKG Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: NC man charged with 'driving a cop car' due to ham antennas
But does it pass the common sense test? I agree, it is legal and within our rights to possess the thing, but knowing that possession alone could possibly get you into trouble, and knowing that you had no need to own it besides to play with it, why mount it on your car, except to play cop? It just seems to me that the benefits did not weigh out well against the trouble he got in. It's legal (with the proper permits) to carry a handgun into a crowded mall. But if you start taking it out and pointing it at people, even if it is unloaded, your actions will be perceived by others as dangerous, and the authorities will likely arrest you. It's not what you posses that matters, it's what you do with your possessions that do... Mike Fred Fitte wrote: For the same reason one might stand in a Park and give a speech that nobody cares about. It is legal. -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Pugh Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 8:50 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: NC man charged with 'driving a cop car' due to ham antennas But it also tends to get one arrested.. So, unless you're a cop, or are not wishing to invite trouble, why have one? Mike Fred Fitte wrote: Having a radar unit is perfectly legal. Fred -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 8:43 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: NC man charged with 'driving a cop car' due to ham antennas Well I went to the website posted and saw a picture of jerry's car. I would like jerry to explain why he has a Traffic Radar gun sitting on his dash, (zoom in on the dash) I think that might have been a factor in his getting arrested. Being a Ham and also a police officer I see allot of hams that are stepping over the line, from light bars to sirens, in all honesty I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often. Eric Moeller Kc5Fog Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: NC man charged with 'driving a cop car' due to ham antennas
Whether he DID or DID NOT do anything illegal is up to the courts to decide. Apparently, one can infer from the arresting officer's actions that the officer had probable cause to arrest him based on what he observed Mike Jim B. wrote: Mike Pugh wrote: But it also tends to get one arrested.. So, unless you're a cop, or are not wishing to invite trouble, why have one? Mike But how can someone be arrested if they didn't do anything illegal If that's why the guy was given a ticket, the cop should be arrested, and taken off the road. Now, again, if the guy tried to pull someone over, he needs to go to jail for a lng time. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: NC man charged with 'driving a cop car' due to ham antennas
Did you also note what looked to me to be a flashing lite on the left rear deck behind the deck speaker? I looked for one on the driver's side, but couldn't positively make out that there was a light there. Looks to me like Jerry is in deep doo doo... Mike Eric wrote: Well I went to the website posted and saw a picture of jerry's car. I would like jerry to explain why he has a Traffic Radar gun sitting on his dash, (zoom in on the dash) I think that might have been a factor in his getting arrested. Being a Ham and also a police officer I see allot of hams that are stepping over the line, from light bars to sirens, in all honesty I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often. Eric Moeller Kc5Fog Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: NC man charged with 'driving a cop car' due to ham antennas
But it also tends to get one arrested.. So, unless you're a cop, or are not wishing to invite trouble, why have one? Mike Fred Fitte wrote: Having a radar unit is perfectly legal. Fred -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 8:43 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: NC man charged with 'driving a cop car' due to ham antennas Well I went to the website posted and saw a picture of jerry's car. I would like jerry to explain why he has a Traffic Radar gun sitting on his dash, (zoom in on the dash) I think that might have been a factor in his getting arrested. Being a Ham and also a police officer I see allot of hams that are stepping over the line, from light bars to sirens, in all honesty I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often. Eric Moeller Kc5Fog Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: NC man charged with 'driving a cop car' due to ham antennas
Or at least a wag! :-) Mike Ken Arck wrote: At 08:45 PM 7/21/2005 -0400, you wrote: Did you also note what looked to me to be a flashing lite on the left rear deck behind the deck speaker? ---Looks like a set of wig-wags to me... Ken -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of state-of-the-art repeater controllers and accessories. http://www.ah6le.net/arcom/index.html We offer complete Kenwood TKR repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp.net Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: NC man charged with 'driving a cop car' due to ham antennas
Kris Kirby wrote: On Thu, 21 Jul 2005, Jeff Otterson wrote: I thought that police radar was licensed under Part 90... It's been said before that Jerry runs a communications shop; don't most shops own a repeater or three and have Part 90 license? Perhaps he was out for a test drive that day to test the radar unit under his GROL I'm calling BS on this one!! I was in the radio biz for 18 years. Most of that time, I drove a company car with at least two and sometimes 3 or 4 radio antennas on it. Of course, I didn't drive an old cop car, nor did I have a radar gun, or a set of wig wags on the rear deck. I never had ANY trouble with the law enforcement folks. But. I didn't act like a cop, walk like a cop, dress like a cop, or give any impression to anyone that I might be a policeman. I had radios full of law enforcement frequencies, both transmit and receive in my car. None of this stuff by itself will get you any trouble, I'm proof of it. It was said before, and I intend to agree, there must have been something else that has not come out that led the arresting officer to be misled into thinking this young man was acting in a manner that caused the officer to believe he was violating the state law. As for building a vehicle to be used by emergency or county officials in case of an emergency. I wonder who's authority he was building this vehicle under? If, in fact he was building it at the request of say a county judge, or a police chief, why hasn't this official stepped up and stopped the proceedings? It's just like the AREAS folks, they don't do anything until asked by an official, then they have the authority to act. Apparently this young man did not have the authority to act in a manner that he was. I wish him luck Mike Pugh KA4MKG Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: NC man charged with 'driving a cop car' due to ham antennas
mch wrote: I know lots of hams who have EmCom vehicles under their own authority. You don't need permission to put one together. You only need permission of a PS agency to put transmit in an authorized radio, but the radios never came into play here - just the antennas. I know some of the same crowd. The question remains though Why? Who benefits?? The agencies? Can you truly imagine a scenario where an incident commander turns to an assistant, and says, Better call Joe Schmo, he and his 1978 Crown Vic have the only remaining police radio left in the county, We'll all die unless he can get here and transmit for us? The only person who benefits is the guy that gets to drive around with 27 antennas on his vehicle thinking he looks cool to someone who doesn't know any better... Kinda like our guy with the Chevy that started all of this.. I have about 7 antennas on my vehicle - 10M/33 MHz, 6M/46 MHz, VHF/2M, UHF/440, 800, scanner (another HD VHF quarter wave), Cellular, and AM/FM. All are authorized either under my ham license or a local emergency center, a biz license, or are RX only. (getting a bit off of this topic) I also have a lightbar and related lights (all authorized under PA law and registered with the PA State Police). But, I also have a badge to go with the rest of the package. Now we're talking You actually are who you are representing to be... The guy with the Chevy apparently is not. That's why he got the ticket... This is not an apples to apples comparison... My vehicle serves many purposes, obviously. (ham mobile, business mobile, and a few PS uses) The only real difference is that I'm not active above 1.2 GHz (YET), and my vehicle is not a Crown Vic. (and I don't drive it in NC) I wouldn't mind getting a Crown Vic, though, as I don't care to let my present vehicle idle at a scene for hours on end. It's not built for it - Crown Vics are (at least the P71s are). Why would you need to? Aren't there any real cop cars that can sit and idle for hours on end where you live? At $2.25 or so per gallon of gas, I would not care to let my car sit and idle for hours on end, especially if I was driving a Vic as my POV. Careful your slip is showing.. :-) Mike Joe M. Mike Pugh wrote: As for building a vehicle to be used by emergency or county officials in case of an emergency. I wonder who's authority he was building this vehicle under? Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Exciter Power Adjust
Kevin, my curiosity is killing me, how in the world do you know where Crum Kermit are? Been there many times myself.. How about Justice W.Va? Mike Kevin Custer wrote: Jim B. wrote: I've driven through WV, even 2M dosen't get into some of those valleys. You mean places like Crum or Kermit, in southern West Virginia? grin Kevin Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Anyone using the RS 12-249 WX Radio ?
Or cell phones.. Joe wrote: I've always liked: You've Got Questions? We've got batteries At 04:53 PM 6/10/2005 -0700, you wrote: Standard Radio Shaft motto? You have questions? So do we. Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT:Interferrence Help
Years ago, the 2 way shop I was working in ran into the same issue with a truck in a fleet that we took over. The previous shop had just detuned the receiver to the point that it was nearly deaf, but since it was a city utility truck that ran around under a repeater, the symptoms were so masked that the customer thought it was fixed. Anyway, we ended up calling GMC (it was a Chevy truck) and they had a factory bulletin on how to fix this. The result as I recall was that it was a master reference oscillator in the computer. The fix was to obtain a free xtal from GMC to change the clock speed, and therefore move the birdie to another, non interfering frequency. Crude, but it worked.. Mike Pugh KA4MKG Tim S. wrote: This is a little off topic but I could use some help. I am working on a fire truck that is getting interferrence on the VHF (156.075mhz) from the trucks wiring. If I put an HT near I get the interferrence on the HT. When I disconnect the battery it goes away. We removed one fuse at a time and it went away when we pulled the fuse to the trucks computer ECM module. We tried an ECM module from another truck w/o the interference problem and we still had it in the bad truck. Next I tried sniffing around with a spectrum analyzer and found the highest noise near a large bundle of vehicle wiring. We are talking a tightly bunched 2-3 inch bundle. Tried adjusting the squelch to open at .5uV but that did not help. Need some idea on how to proceed. Thanks Tim Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Speaking of Dayton...
Bob wrote: I'll be the middle-aged white guy with a pot-belly and an HT on my belt...oh, and I may be wearing a baseball cap (thinning hair, dontcha know). That should narrow it down to where you'd be one of several thousand there. :-) Mike Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Speaking of Dayton...
Bet I can spot you a mile away! :-) Mike Jim McLaughlin wrote: Right!..and parked in the Salem Mall, standing next to the car with the antennas and ham plates. That will surely narrow it down. Jim WA9FPT - Original Message - From: Mike Pugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 20:28 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Speaking of Dayton... Bob wrote: I'll be the middle-aged white guy with a pot-belly and an HT on my belt...oh, and I may be wearing a baseball cap (thinning hair, dontcha know). That should narrow it down to where you'd be one of several thousand there. :-) Mike Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Repeater-Builder] Motorola power supply for sale
I have for sale a 1500 volt power supply for a Motorola B93MPB B93 MPY 250 375 watt VHF paging stations. I know very little about this supply, except that it was in a base station cabinet that I recently bought. I wanted the cabinet to build a repeater in, and took the supply out of the cabinet. Now it is taking up space in my garage. It is heavy, so a local pickup would be nice Anyone interested? Mike Pugh KA4MKG Oh. I've got pictures if you might want to see them. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Specs. for TX RX duplexer.
To a degree, I would agree with that. But, in reality.. They were friendly and helpful BEFORE I spent the money... Actually, They gave me almost a wholesale cost out the door. The amateur net price is 5% up from wholesale... If I was still in the biz, I could have saved the 5%. Since I'm now not in the biz anymore, I could have probably got a friend or two in the biz to buy it for me, but they would have wanted the 5%, so I was right back at the same place. Cost for these cans were in the $725 bracket.. Not bad at all for new cans, with 100db notches! Good stuff... :-) Mike Neil McKie wrote: Of course TX-RX if friendly ... look at all the money you spent. Mike Pugh wrote: Did you try calling them and asking for tech support? I've got TXRX in all of my repeaters,and have found them excellent the help when asked.. Good luck! Mike T.J. wrote: I tried looking there already, it's not listed on there site. I believe that it is an older unsupported model that they don't make any more. That's why I resorted to asking here to see if any one has some old info laying around on this duplexer. T.J. Mike Pugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Full info can be found on their site. takes you to their VHF cans page where all of the models are listed. Mike Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Specs. for TX RX duplexer.
Full info can be found on their site. http://www.txrx.com/product/product.aspx?UID=5a623bb0-6489-4e26-9ebc-e65d5e8b391b takes you to their VHF cans page where all of the models are listed. Mike T.J. wrote: What info, if any does anyone have on a TX RX Band pass cavity duplexer, model number 89-37-06-CM? It says on the label 144-174 Mhz, but I want to know the specs. The usual, loss and isolation and all that other fun stuff. The duplexer is made up of eight, four inch wide, fifteen inch tall, band pass cans. Four band pass cans transmit side, four band pass cans receive side, no notchs. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, T.J. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Specs. for TX RX duplexer.
Did you try calling them and asking for tech support? I've got TXRX in all of my repeaters,and have found them excellent the help when asked.. Good luck! Mike T.J. wrote: I tried looking there already, it's not listed on there site. I believe that it is an older unsupported model that they don't make any more. That's why I resorted to asking here to see if any one has some old info laying around on this duplexer. T.J. Mike Pugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Full info can be found on their site. takes you to their VHF cans page where all of the models are listed. Mike T.J. wrote: What info, if any does anyone have on a TX RX Band pass cavity duplexer, model number 89-37-06-CM? It says on the label 144-174 Mhz, but I want to know the specs. The usual, loss and isolation and all that other fun stuff. The duplexer is made up of eight, four inch wide, fifteen inch tall, band pass cans. Four band pass cans transmit side, four band pass cans receive side, no notchs. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, T.J. ! Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service . Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Using Mobile Radios for Repeater Operation
Take a look at this page http://www.mikepugh.net/repeater.html . I built it in 2001, and it's been running ever since. I can give you a lot of pointers if you want to do it this way. Email me direct.. Mike Pugh KA4MKG Tony wrote: I wanted to get some feedback from the community. I am interested in building my first repeater utilizing mobile radios. What are some of the benefits and disadvantanges of doing this? Since I am new at this, I didn't really want to spend a whole heck of a lot on my first system. Any thoughts or ideas are appreciated. Thanks! Tony Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] custom rack mount panels
Cool! What does something like this cost? Mike Sean wrote: Hi Group, I am posting this with Kevin's permission. My friend and I have been machining custom rack mount panels for our repeaters and remotes. We currently have a 1U panel that holds two Kenwood TM-x31/TM-x41 series radios, a 2U panel that holds a Kenwood TS-50 with matching AT-50 auto-tuner, a 2U panel that holds a ICOM IC-706 with matching AT-180 auto-tuner, a 2U panel that holds a Kenwood TS-440 with matching SP-50B speaker and we are currently laying out a panel for two Maxtracs. We can do other radios if there is interest, so let me know. Here is a link to a pic the 1U Kenwood TM-x31/TM-x41 panel. http://www.fitzharris.com/~fitz/panels/ 73, Sean W6MOW Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Please help with a portable repeater case
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently built a portable repeater using one of the aluminum tech tool boxes you can find at Home depot. Got pictures to share by chance? Mike Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] What PA temp is too much?
Got a link? Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Henry Radio uses 125 degree thermo-switches on their commercial amps. If you check out their web page they sell the switches for $9.50 The switches are used to activate 12-V cooling fans on their amps. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Pinout needed for the Kenwood PG-4H cable (for RBI-1)
Ken, speaking of the Kenwood remote bases, do you manufacture a board, or a kit for the remote base interface for the G707's etc? If so, how much. Also, has any consideration been made of developing a USB port programming solution? My laptop does not have a serial port! :-( Mike Ken Arck wrote: At 02:31 AM 1/25/2005 -, you wrote: I know but I have all of the parts here ready to solder and the radios are built into such a cool rack mount panel. I really want the cables to be an exact length and dressed so nicely. Besides with the correct pinout I could be done in an hour instead of waiting weeks for the shippment. ---Take a look at the RBI manual and schematic. It has the pins on the RJ45 labeled as to function. Then check the Kenwood manual and the connections should be quite obvious. That's how I did it and it works fine. Ken -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of state-of-the-art repeater controllers and accessories. http://www.ah6le.net/arcom/index.html We now offer complete Kenwood TKR repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp.net Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Repeater-Builder] 6 ft. cabinet wanted
Looking for a 6 ft. Motorola base station cabinet with lockable doors for a repeater project. Within driving distance of Lexington, Ky. please. Thanks! Mike Pugh KA4MKG Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Question for the group... and a thank you.
Mike Morris WA6ILQ wrote: One thing I could use some help on... Is there a software package that can turn a TIFF file into a PDF that can be cut and pasted from? eFax shows up as a TIFF format file, and nothing I have right now will take TIFF and make it into a file that I can cut and paste from. Send me the TIFF's, and I'll turn 'em into PDF's and send 'em back to you... Mike Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Digest Number 2865
Probably. The RCC I worked for quit adding TV pagers in 1990! Enjoy it while it lasts. But then again, as the load goes away from those turning in pagers in favor of cells, you might be able to keep it forever. :-) Mike JOHN MACKEY wrote: I must be the last person still getting dervice and carrying a two-tone voice (analog) pager on an RCC channel!! -- Original Message -- Received: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 09:04:20 AM CST From: Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Digest Number 2865 Neil McKie wrote: A new VHF paging system just was installed near here in the last few weeks. Rich wrote: 155.820 BEND, CITY OF WNNU934 100 watts Overturf Butte (Bend) 100 watts Awbrey Butte (Bend) 300 watts Wampus Butte (La Pine) 300 watts Gray Butte (Madras) VHF paging is apparently here to stay - whether we like it or not. Neil - WA6KLA Ah-this is a public safety system. It may or may not even be digital. The problem the thread has been about is common carrier paging networks, which used digital modulation (POCSAG or GOLAY usually), and mostly operated on old IMTS/RCC mobile phone channels. It's those freqs that are getting shuffled back into the deck as paging companies shut down the VHF networks. -- Jim Barbour WD8CHL Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: Sexy Voices over repeaters, was RE: [Repeater-Builder] controller madness (whiz' bang - sparkle!)
Paul Finch wrote: The voice coming from the dispatcher over the repeater was always so sexy, she had to be a Ten, right? Well as luck would have it I got to make a service call to that dispatch office, much to my dismay I found she would have fit better in two chairs than one. That just means that there is more to love! :-) Sorry about the off topic story but after all it was over a repeater! WE have a voice ROM chip in our repeater and my wife ID's it. We've had several people ask about who the sexy voice is. She just smiles.. She doesn't fit in two chairs, but she is a 2x granny. :-) Mike Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] mobile antenna question
Tony King - W4ZT wrote: My question is, how much physical separation must I have between the VHF/UHF antennas to prevent damaging either radio while transmitting on the other? I've always used a rule of thumb of 1/4 wave plus a little at the lowest frequency. In other words, in this case, about 20 inched should work fine. Thanks for your opinions and Happy Thanksgiving! Just remember, these are just opinions. Your mileage may vary. 73 Mike Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Question for the list...
Mike, one way that I solved this sometime back was to use a small program called PDFxchange. It installs in your computer as a printer driver, but outputs whatever you send to it into a *.PDF file. I used Microsoft Word, and imported the JPG's into it, page after page, and tweaked it until I got it to look the way that I wanted it. Then I printed it to the PDF Exchange thing. It created a multi page PDF file with the manual inside. You can find PDF exchange on download dot com for about $30.. Mike KA4MKG Mike WA6ILQ wrote: I've run into a situation, and thought I'd tap the assembled knowledge of the group... Is there a software package available that will let someone drag-and-drop JPG or GIF image files and produce a single PDF file? The current situation is 27 individual page scans from a Motorola manual that needs to go into one PDF file - but there will be more in the future. Mike WA6ILQ Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Question for the list...
Where were you before I spent the $30 to register it? :-) Oh well, my company paid for it, so at least it was spent with pretax dollars. Mike n1iic Jason Greene wrote: Mike and Mike, try the Cute PDF Writer at http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp. It is free, and does not leave a watermark like other free PDF programs. Jason - Original Message - From: Mike Pugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2004 9:52 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Question for the list... Mike, one way that I solved this sometime back was to use a small program called PDFxchange. It installs in your computer as a printer driver, but outputs whatever you send to it into a *.PDF file. I used Microsoft Word, and imported the JPG's into it, page after page, and tweaked it until I got it to look the way that I wanted it. Then I printed it to the PDF Exchange thing. It created a multi page PDF file with the manual inside. You can find PDF exchange on download dot com for about $30.. Mike KA4MKG Mike WA6ILQ wrote: I've run into a situation, and thought I'd tap the assembled knowledge of the group... Is there a software package available that will let someone drag-and-drop JPG or GIF image files and produce a single PDF file? The current situation is 27 individual page scans from a Motorola manual that needs to go into one PDF file - but there will be more in the future. Mike WA6ILQ Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Backup Power
I agree that for the casual user that they're a bit high. But if you have an installation where you need a PC that does not have AC, then these have got to be the BOMB! I wonder I've never really paid attention to what goes on inside of a PC power supply. I wonder if a person could build a power supply by bypassing the primary side of the transformer in a traditional PC supply and feeding the secondary with 12VDC. Mike kb9yku wrote: your welcome butt did you look at the prices for my income thay mite as well be made kb9yku At 06:59 PM 11/17/2004, Mike Pugh wrote: Cool! I never knew that there was such a product. Thanks! Mike kb9yku wrote: look hear http://www.cyberresearch.com/store/categorybrowse.aspx?categoryid=66 At 08:34 AM 11/17/2004, you wrote: Q wrote: FYI,there are DC power supplies available for direct replacement in PC's for 12,24 or 48 volt battery systems. Where? How much? Mike Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Backup Power
Q wrote: FYI,there are DC power supplies available for direct replacement in PC's for 12,24 or 48 volt battery systems. Where? How much? Mike Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Backup Power
Cool! I never knew that there was such a product. Thanks! Mike kb9yku wrote: look hear http://www.cyberresearch.com/store/categorybrowse.aspx?categoryid=66 At 08:34 AM 11/17/2004, you wrote: Q wrote: FYI,there are DC power supplies available for direct replacement in PC's for 12,24 or 48 volt battery systems. Where? How much? Mike Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Repeater-Builder] marconi 2955
Anyone have any experience with these units? I've been offered one, and it looks like it will do most everything I'll ever need for it to do, but I'm not familiar with it, I've only been around Cushman Mot stuff. Please email direct so I can ask some specific questions. Thanks! Mike Pugh Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF GM300 (lnk radio)
It just unplugs. You will need a special cable to plug back into the circuit board to plumb the RF out to the outside world. It is a standard Mot part, but I do not know the part number. Get yourself a service manual, the part is listed in there... Good luck! Mike Steaven Rogers, W4YI wrote: I would like to use a UHF GM300 as a link radio for my system. However, 25 watts is a bit overkill for my application. Has anyone had any luck with reducing the power on one of the radios? I would assume that one could disable the amplifier and use just the exciter, but I am not sure of the procedure. Anyone care to share? Thanks Steaven, W4YI Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
