[Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio
It is very funny to me that the cheap Wouxun and Puxing radios have features found on commercial gear. Such a simple thing as reverse burst is added into this cheap radio, but yet our over priced ham rigs don't even offer DPL half the time. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Ralph Mowery ku...@... wrote: Just about anything around $ 100 or less is a 'throw-away' when it quits on you if you can not fix it yourself. It will often cost that much for any repair. A few years back a local called about getting the dial lights replaced on a transceiver and that was around $ 50 not counting the shipping. Several in the local club have the dual band (144/440) versions and like them. Only negative thing I have seen is that while you are transmitting on one band, you can not receive on the other band at the same time. They do say to get the softwear programming and cable to make it easy. From: James Lee moto_t...@... To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 7:47:52 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio I had one in my hands last week at a Hamfest in Gainsville, Texas. They are quite impressive. I have a strong hunch they are throw-away in nature when they die. Time will tell. If I needed a dual bander for ham use, I would give one a try. Jim WB4GWX/AAV6UX
[Repeater-Builder] Re: More on GMRS - Fwd: FCC NPRM proposes complete part 95 rewrite
behavior of children young teens on FRS and unlicensed GMRS use that makes the elimination of the age requirement untenable; the need for licensing to keep voluntary coordination interference resolution possible, as well as to retain the professionalism that currently exists among licensed users, breaker breaker one nine... this is already the CB radio... Again, one fine example of the great FCC. next ham radio.
[Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 UHF PA parts or whole PA needed.
Hello to all in the group. I have a early A version PA that is going to die soon. It was repaired by a local shop a long time ago. (looks like a CBer did the work) I would like to know. If any one knows if A. Motorola still makes the transistor cards/kit/parts. I phone number that will get me to the correct people if they still have the parts. All the numbers I have found online don't seem to contact the correct person. Or, if someone has a PA that they would like to sell or trade. The PA I have now is the intermittent duty PA. I have VHF msr2000 stations, full duty PA's etc. Will trade a full VHF MSR2000 with 100 watt full duty PA, for a UHF PA. Thanks
[Repeater-Builder] Re: GMRS repeater wanted or parts to build one
You do know there is one on the air now right! Contact off list... --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, ke7wrc ke7...@... wrote: Hi, I am new to this group. I was wondering if anyone had a working used repeater for sale that I could use for GMRS or help in finding parts etc. to build my own. I would need everything including the cabinet, radio(s), controller, duplexer, antenna(s), and maybe even power supply. I would probably need to purchase liability insurance also, so any help with insurance providers, policy limits and customary insurance premiums would be of help as well. I live in the Reno/Sparks, Nevada area. Thank you for your time and help! Brian Becker KE7WRC WQDX970
[Repeater-Builder] Motorola DC remote T1602BM
Looking for a manual for this DC remote. Thanks for any help. BTW: Plan is to use it with a MSR2000 repeater.
[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR 2000 repeater help
From the manual. Jumpers on back-plane are. repeater non-wireline control. JU1-IN JU2-OUT JU3-OUT JU4-IN JU5-IN JU6-OUT JU7-OUT JU8-OUT JU9-IN for COS and DPL. OUT for PL JU10-OUT JU11-OUT JU12-OUT JU13, AND JU14 OUT, NONE battery backup. JU13-OUT and JU14-IN for battery backup tone. Hope this helps. -Jason --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, ac2cs ac...@... wrote: OK, I've got a MSR2000 base station but according to the model number the board is the duplex board and it seems to have all the needed parts to be a repeater, i cannot figure out the jumpers on the back as of right now, any insights?
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking For MSR2000 UHF RX and TX Boards
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Eric Grabowski ejgrabow...@... wrote: Looking for a receiver board and a transmitter board from a Motorola MSR2000 station. The boards must tune in the 440 to 450 MHz frequency range. Duplex TX board preferred but a simplex TX board would be okay. This is for a Ham Radio project. If you have one or both of these boards lying around gathering dust, please email me directly. Thanks for the bandwidth. 73 and aloha, Eric KH6CQ kh...@... Best of luck on the search. I was hunting for the same thing a about a month ago with no luck. Best bet is to keep a eye on ebay.
[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR 2000 to 220 conversion?
If it can be done with a VHF MSR I would like to know, since I have two of them sitting around doing nothing. ;) --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, WA2RJP jlang...@... wrote: Has anyone attempted or succeeded in converting a VHF MSR2000 to 220? I'd rather not reinvent the wheel if someone already has done or tried. tnx, Jim
[Repeater-Builder] Are people on ebay nuts?
This has to be a joke right? Look at item number, 130377678510 $1,320 are they for real? I really love the missing covers, the bent case and the rust. Adds real class.
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Are people on ebay nuts?
Not really a rant but more of a joke. I found it to be out right funny. But, I have a GR300 I will sell you for 2500 bucks? ;) (besides the tech stuff was hurting my head.) Not sure why these rants get started but if you do not like what you see just click past it
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Squelch crash on a MSR2000 (Squelch Adjustment)
I would like to thank the group for the reply's on this topic. Takes me awhile to read thru the list at times. (railroad life takes up alot of time) once again. Thanks!
[Repeater-Builder] Squelch crash on a MSR2000
Hello again. I have a UHF MSR2000 up and running now. Most of my radios have the reverse burst in them. But just about all ham grade radios do not. Is there a way to get rid of the squelch crash from the repeater when a non commercial grade radio is used? Repeater is stock, and would like to try and keep it that way. Hoping there is maybe a jumper setting or a trick that someone might know. Single PL tone card in the repeater, card number trn073app on back, trn5073 on front. thanks
[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR2000 UHF exciter (update)
You are correct Eric. Did put a pig tail on just to see what it would do. 100 watts of spurs and other messy junk. I was thinking of building a filter that could go between the exciter and the PA. Not sure how that would work out tho. Its looking like I have a UHF MSR2000 that is useless at this point. Unless I can find a low spit exciter in hopes that FL101 will tune up. There is a Moto rep in town. Going to look into maybe getting a new filter that will work, and replacing it. Not to many options at this point. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Eric Lemmon wb6...@... wrote: Jason, You definitely should not bypass FL101, because it performs an important function. Although the service manual does not provide any information about tuning FL101, the schematic diagram reveals that it contains four helical resonators that do appear to have tuning slugs which act as variable capacitors. As you have noted, the stock tuning favors the 450-470 MHz band for which the station is designed. I have not done this myself, but perhaps other readers can advise you on the means and method of adjusting FL101 to pass a carrier near 440 MHz. You will likely have to carefully remove the filter cover in order to reach the slugs. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kc7stw Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 8:49 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 UHF exciter (update) Hello again. So after messing with the exciter. (last post on this topic the exciter only put out .1 mw) The exciter will put out, 300mw to the input of FL101. This is just a simple tune up. But FL101 blocks the RF 'since it seems to be out of range'. Can the filter be re-build, changed, by passed, and a external filter used, etc? Also, at this point. Anyone have a UHF exciter that will play nice at 440.300 that they want to sell? or trade for a exciter that plays nice in the upper 70cm range? Thanks -Jason
[Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 UHF exciter (update)
Hello again. So after messing with the exciter. (last post on this topic the exciter only put out .1 mw) The exciter will put out, 300mw to the input of FL101. This is just a simple tune up. But FL101 blocks the RF 'since it seems to be out of range'. Can the filter be re-build, changed, by passed, and a external filter used, etc? Also, at this point. Anyone have a UHF exciter that will play nice at 440.300 that they want to sell? or trade for a exciter that plays nice in the upper 70cm range? Thanks -Jason
[Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MSR2000 exciter tune up?
To answer your questions. Yes, I did follow the PDF to the t. as well as the Moto manual. The coil preset was followed. The channel element is putting out a clean signal. Not sure on the appropriate level? Have not found levels in the documentation to compare to. What I am thinking now, is the element is now so far towards the bottom of its usable frequency that it is unable to drive the exciter. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Morris WA6ILQ wa6...@... wrote: I have to ask - Did you follow the coil preset chart in the guide on repeater-builder? http://www.repeater-builder.com/msr2000/pdfs/msr2000-uhf-tx-align.pdf Are you sure the channel element is putting out a clean signal? Is the multiplier chain putting out an appropriate level on the test set? Mike At 08:47 PM 03/05/10, you wrote: Hello all. I have a UHF msr2000 exciter that does not want to play nice. It was working on its original frequency of 461.100 and drove the PA at 100 watts. I am trying to move it to 440.300 I have followed the steps in the Moto manual for peak and dip. peak and dip. done this about 6 times. The exciter only wants to put out about .1 mw of power. What am I missing? Is there a component change that I must do? Is the exciter not going to play? The exciter is a TLE5312 Thanks in advance. -Jason Yahoo! Groups Links
[Repeater-Builder] UHF MSR2000 exciter tune up?
Hello all. I have a UHF msr2000 exciter that does not want to play nice. It was working on its original frequency of 461.100 and drove the PA at 100 watts. I am trying to move it to 440.300 I have followed the steps in the Moto manual for peak and dip. peak and dip. done this about 6 times. The exciter only wants to put out about .1 mw of power. What am I missing? Is there a component change that I must do? Is the exciter not going to play? The exciter is a TLE5312 Thanks in advance. -Jason
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Zetron Model 19 needed
I have a Zetron Model 20RD message repeater. Don't have the book for it. I got it to record and playback but that is the most testing I have done. If you can find info on it, let me know if this will work for you. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, wa6vpl wa6...@... wrote: Just in case you can't find a Zetron 19, take a look at this simplex repeater controller. I've seen a demonstration on this one and it seems to work very well. It sells for about $90. http://www.argentdata.com/products/repeater.html https://www.argentdata.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=27 https://www.argentdata.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=27osCsid=9764ae4dddb41f 2793ecef08c608ab71 osCsid=9764ae4dddb41f2793ecef08c608ab71 Jim _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of KD8BIW Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:21 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Zetron Model 19 needed I'm in need of a Zetron Model 19 Simplexor store and forward for VOICE. Please email direct with price and shipping. Thanks!
[Repeater-Builder] Motorola MSR 2000 parts needed.
Hello all in the group. I am looking to build as close to a factory MSR 2000 repeater station as I can. I am looking for some cards. 1) Squelch gate, 1) CW IDer card. (just want it for the card and black face) any other cards that can be used for the fun of it. PL or DPL cards for TX and RX of PL/DPL or reeds 141.3 or ??? I have items for the MSR 2000 that I will trade, or cash. 1) 100 watt full duty PA VHF 1) RX board with element VHF 1) TX board with element 2) Intercom cards 2) Station control 2) R1 Audio 2) Line driver 1) repeater station with out power supply. (DC only version) in the 19inch case. Thanks for any help. Just a side project of mine. Contact off list at kc7...@yahoo.com -Jason
[Repeater-Builder] Re: WTB Duplexers
depends on if you want a whole repeater or not? I have a Micor that is ready 145.270 100 watt with sinclair duplexers and a Zetron Model 38max controller. and two MSR2000 100 watt repeaters in the 19inch rack mount style chassis. I am in Reno Nevada. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Charles Mills w3y...@... wrote: Eric, Thanks to all for the replies so far You are correct that the type of PA is important -- I should have included that. It is either going to be a Maggiore (with a 100 Watt PA added) or a Motorola and am shooting for an MSR2000 but that gear has not been set in stone yet. It will be determined by what we have kicked out way and we don't have a lot of choice in the matter. Furthermore -- duplexers won't be included hence my posting. The PA hence will be transistor based. If a Maggiore it will be rockbound but it may not be a Maggiore. So...that being the case I might be doing this a bit out of order. Like a lot of these types of projects need is high but funding is scarce. On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 3:22 PM, Eric Lemmon wb6...@... wrote: Chuck, It would be helpful if you provided some information about the repeater, so that a proper duplexer can be offered. For example, how much TX power and is it a tube or transistor PA? Crystal or synthesized? How sensitive is the receiver, and does it have a helical front end filter (i.e., Micor, Exec II, etc.)? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles Mills Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 12:12 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] WTB Duplexers Hi all, A previous deal to buy some duplexers fell through for various reasons but the need still exists. Need a set of 4 or 6 can VHF duplexers. Do not have to be tuned to the ham band already - just so that they are tuneable. We can replace the wiring harness and get them re-tuned if necessary. Will drive a reasonable distance to pick up or if you want to ship, will pay shipping. Sinclair, WACOM, brand doesn't matter. Functionality does. Chuck / W3YNI -- = Charles L. Mills Westmoreland Co. ARES EC Amateur Radio Callsign W3YNI Email: w3y...@...
[Repeater-Builder] Re: WTB: Cheap full duplex repeater intrconnect
I found a Zetron Model 30 World Patch on Ebay for 30 bucks. That is what I am using for my little UHF GR300 repeater. It will do what you need it to do, plus some. Not sure what they are going for now tho. -Jason --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Scott Zimmerman n3...@... wrote: Who makes a cheap single-user repeater controller/telephone interconnect? I did some searching and found like the RM-20 and the CS800, but they seem to be WAYYY more expensive than needed. Plus I couldn't hardly find a 'buy it here for $xxx' price. I would just use a RC-210 and an AP-1, but to put that much horsepower into a project that is so simple seems like overkill. I *suppose* I could use a RC-1000, but I've never been much of a fan. (sorry Ron) Suggestions? Scott Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 474 Barnett Road Boswell, PA 15531
[Repeater-Builder] Zetron Model 20RD Manual...
Hello all. I am looking for a manual. I have a Zetron Model 20RD Message Repeater. Anyone have a manual? Will pay for shipping and cost to copy. Thanks! -Jason
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola MSR2000 AVTEC card?
Well if anyone has a need for it, then its yours. If it sits around to long, it might become a stripped card for a controller. I maintain a number of large Dispatch Facilities using Avtec Gear and it's not bad stuff, just expensive like everyone else doing the same Moducom, Telex/Vega Giatronics. Might be a neat card to have if you use an Avtec Console... cheers, skipp
[Repeater-Builder] Motorola MSR2000 AVTEC card?
Hello, I have a card that came out of a VHF MSR2000. I can't seem to find any info on the card. Google, etc came up blank. Does anyone know of this card, whats it is used for or is it junk for HAM use? The only thing on the card that identifies it is printed to the left of the white T style handle. AVTEC DUAL PTT DECODER PCB# 1700-124-0003 REV C There are four test points on the front of the card. TP1 Bandpass out TP2 Notch Out TP3 PTT TP4 GND Hope I was able to describe this. Thanks -Jason
[Repeater-Builder] Re: $2000 Motrac era repeater!
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, JOHN MACKEY jmac...@... wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/ele/1477806751.html Well in this case. I have a Motorola Micor Base repeater ready to go on 145.270 100watts with Sinclair duplexers for 5000.0 ?!?! ;) I will throw in the Zetron 38max for a extra grand.. LMFAO!
[Repeater-Builder] Re: PGE Smart Meter Program
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Rev. Robert P. Chrysafis kc8...@... wrote: which really won't help them. people will just start going old school and having hard drive swapping parties similar to the old tape swapping parties of the 80's. who knows. there is some much greed and people on power trips now a days that i beleive we are destined to repeat the history of other great societies. Sounds like the good old BBS might make a comeback after all... ;) Long live TriBBS..
[Repeater-Builder] Motorola GR300 parts
Hello to the group. I have a Motorola UHF GR300 repeater that I want to find a few parts for. I don't know the part numbers, yet. So I will try and explain them. 1) The cover plate that goes on the bottom and covers the Duplexer. 2) A cover plate the replaces the RICK. 3) The Zetron controller that was used or was a option for the RICK And if anyone has UHF GM300 radios they would like to sell. :) Just want to rebuild this little repeater. You can email me at kc7...@yahoo.com Thanks for any or all help. -Jason
[Repeater-Builder] Re: two repeaters on the same antenna.
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, kc7stw kc7...@... wrote: I would like to thank everyone who has posted. This helps out quite allot. I have been a big fan of this forum, and the repeater builder site. Once again. Thanks!
[Repeater-Builder] two repeaters on the same antenna.
Here is what I have to deal with. I have a HOA, and I am allowed on antenna. At this point I have a two meter repeater, Micor 100watt, and want to add a 70cm repeater 30watt. I would like to use a dual band antenna for both systems. What should I use to mix the two? A good duplexer? Or is there a more professional way to do this? I am willing to spend some money for good performance. Thanks -Jason
[Repeater-Builder] moducom manual.
Looking for a manual for a Moducom ultra-page 96 pager encoder. Does any one have one? I contacted Moducom, no luck. They seem to be like Zetron. Thanks -Jason
[Repeater-Builder] Sinclair q202gc duplexers
I am new to the sinclair line of duplexers. I have a set of used vhf duplexers setup in the high vhf range. current freqs are 165.2375 and 165.1375. Has anyone had luck changing the coax harness to the longer 36cm and getting the duplexers to tune down to the two meter band? Thanks -Jason
