RE: [Repeater-Builder] LMR-400 Cable

2008-10-05 Thread no6b
At 10/3/2008 00:10, you wrote: Here is the latest. I terminated the cable at the antenna with a dummy load and no desense. I hooked back up to the antenna and if listen to the receiver with the squelch open I hear a buzz in the background of the receiver white noise audio in addition to desense

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Colorado Gateway back on-line repeaters up high

2008-10-05 Thread Radioman
I don't know the current situation, but for years the antennas were inside the building because the Forest Service would not allow them on the outside. Around 1971 when the 2m repeater was first installed, we couldn't even acknowledge where the repeater was located. At one time some years back,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: LMR-400 Cable

2008-10-05 Thread George Sintchak
When You say you're hearing a buzz in the background indicates to me either severe line noise or, more likely, TV video from some high power station TV transmitter. Try a substitute simple home made ground plane antenna to rule out intermod generated from the antenna. If noise is still

[Repeater-Builder] perhaps OT: need connector

2008-10-05 Thread Gary Glaenzer
Hello all; I'm trying to resurrect a 'Hybrid Ring Combiner'; it takes two 950 MHz broadcast STL transmitters into a common antenna I need one of the chassis-mount N-female connectors, it has one of the 4 'fingers' broke off the center connector UG-58 A / U is stamped on them Mouser says 'not

Re: [Repeater-Builder] perhaps OT: need connector

2008-10-05 Thread Bob M.
Any reason you can't use the connector that's listed in the Mouser catalog above or below the UG-58? It's still an N female, four-hole chassis mount. Mouser p/n 523-82-97-RFX Over 1000 in stock, cost under $5. Bob M. == --- On Sun, 10/5/08, Gary Glaenzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] perhaps OT: need connector

2008-10-05 Thread Jim Brown
Digi-Key Part NumberARF1023-ND Price BreakUnit PriceExtended Price 112.8500012.85 109.2160092.16 257.06600176.65 1006.55990655.99 2505.710521,427.63 5005.412362,706.18 Quantity Available 789 ManufacturerAmphenol-RF Division Manufacturer Part Number82-97 DescriptionN CONN SQUARE FLANGE Lead Free

Re: [Repeater-Builder] perhaps OT: need connector

2008-10-05 Thread Gary Glaenzer
don't know I'll call them tomorrow and ask what the difference is G - Original Message - From: Bob M. To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 11:08 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] perhaps OT: need connector Any reason you can't use the

[Repeater-Builder] Sinclair C-3037 Multicouplers

2008-10-05 Thread Eric M.
Anyone have any ideas what a set of Sinclair C-3037 multicouplers are worth? For the 450 to 470 Mhz band. Here is the Sinclair site info; http://www.sinclairtechnologies.com/catalog/product.aspx?id=101 Please contact me off list. Thanks, Eric, VA3EAM

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Sinclair C-3037 Multicouplers

2008-10-05 Thread skipp025
On Ebay for this assembly... the sharks alone would probably bid it up to min $150.00 The bare quality UHF cavities alone are worth min $50 each on Ebay... use the words Transmit Combiner in any part of your auction listing and watch the sharks circle and the feeding frenzy start.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] perhaps OT: need connector

2008-10-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
Gary, The new Military Specification for the UG-58/U panel jack is M39012/04-0002, available here: www.dscc.dla.mil/Downloads/MilSpec/Docs/MIL-PRF-39012/prf39012ss4.pdf The only panel jack that meets the Mil-Spec has a silver-plated brass body, a gold-plated center contact, and a PTFE (Teflon)

[Repeater-Builder] Celwave CD220-B Isolator

2008-10-05 Thread mroden
I've searched high and low but not found my Celwave catalogs. The RFS site was no help. Can someone confirm that the CD220-B is for 220 MHz? Their naming conventions appear straight forward. And if indeed for 220, has anyone used one in the ham band on a repeater? Thanks Mike/W5JR

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Celwave CD220-B Isolator

2008-10-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
Mike, Although my Celwave catalog does not show the CD220 isolators, I believe that they were made for 220 MHz service. This seems logical, since the CD150 series is for 136-174 MHz, the CD280 series is for 250-285 MHz, and the CD460 series is for 406-512 MHz. However, the range of a specific

[Repeater-Builder] R1225 Radio

2008-10-05 Thread skydiver297
Just received a R1225 radio. No duplexer or power supply with this radio. No GR1225 Housing, just a basic radio. Want to use the radio as just a base station, no repeater. Couple of questions. How can I control this radio? Does it have a remote head for it? Remember, it did not come with the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] perhaps OT: need connector

2008-10-05 Thread Jeff DePolo
I'm trying to resurrect a 'Hybrid Ring Combiner'; it takes two 950 MHz broadcast STL transmitters into a common antenna A Marti intermod-maker, right? I need one of the chassis-mount N-female connectors, it has one of the 4 'fingers' broke off the center connector I have Deltas with gold

Re: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 Radio

2008-10-05 Thread Tom Parker
You can use a GM300 head. skydiver297 wrote: Just received a R1225 radio. No duplexer or power supply with this radio. No GR1225 Housing, just a basic radio. Want to use the radio as just a base station, no repeater. Couple of questions. How can I control this radio? Does it have a remote

RE: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 Radio

2008-10-05 Thread Ray Hughes
Outstanding. I really appreciate all the expertise here and the quick replies to my very basic questions. From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Parker Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 5:56 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 Radio

2008-10-05 Thread Tom Parker
Didn't read far enough... the back connector is the transmitter and the front connector is the receiver... remember, it's a repeater by design. Ray Hughes wrote: Outstanding. I really appreciate all the expertise here and the quick replies to my very basic questions. From:

[Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 UHF CXB Range 1 into the ham bands

2008-10-05 Thread Keith Dobbins
Our group was recently given a range 1 UHF MSF5000 secure station. Was wondering if it was possible to get this up into the hambands without too much trouble or is it not worth messing with? Thanks for any info or help. Keith Dobbins KC8RFW W8TAP Repeater Group Technician Parkersburg, WV 26101

RE: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 Radio

2008-10-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
Ray, It seems a shame to use a full-duplex radio, complete with an internal controller, as a base station- but it will work. Since the R1225 has separate TX and RX connectors- the rear one is TX and the front one is RX- you will need to install a T/R relay in order use a single antenna.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] perhaps OT: need connector

2008-10-05 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
900mhz is unforgiving. Make sure you are getting a silver plated connector. RF Parts has the actual UG58 that you need for $2.85, on the page at http://www.rfparts.com/c-typen.html but they do have a $25 minimum. I'm sure that you can find something else on the their web site to make up the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: goodies for sale

2008-10-05 Thread ve3rsd
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jed Barton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys, I've got an older 220 repeater in my shack just taking up space. scom 5 K controller, hamtronics modules, and an RF concepts amp. All is working well, i pulled it out of service, and it is just taking

Re: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 Radio

2008-10-05 Thread Cort Buffington
I'll trade you that R1225 for an equivalent half-duplex radio (GM300) that already has a nice built-in control head and T/R relay :) :) :) On Oct 5, 2008, at 4:02 PM, skydiver297 wrote: Just received a R1225 radio. No duplexer or power supply with this radio. No GR1225 Housing, just a basic

[Repeater-Builder] DB4060 Duplexer Cables

2008-10-05 Thread Mike Besemer (WM4B)
I spent the weekend working on a set of DB4060 cans (cleaning and retuning) and have managed to commit the ultimate stupidity. I had all the harnesses off and instead of MARKING them I just laid them out on the bench. Unfortunately, the bench got 'cleaned' and the cables are now all mixed up. I

[Repeater-Builder] RE: DB4060 Duplexer Cables

2008-10-05 Thread Mike Besemer (WM4B)
And as a follow up to my first question, as I understand it. there should be no problem with swapping the TX and RX cans (and retuning them), correct? Mike WM4B _ From: Mike Besemer (WM4B) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008

[Repeater-Builder] Exchange 2 PA'S,i need a GE

2008-10-05 Thread gervais fillion
Hi all i need another PA for my Master 2 VHF, i have a Heavy Duty Micor 125 Watts ,really big, i would exchanger it for an 115 watts GE MAster 2 anyone interested,i can send pictures gervais ve2ckn ps my master is dead, _

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RE: DB4060 Duplexer Cables

2008-10-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
Mike, Not necessarily! Some duplexers are asymmetrical, meaning that one side is intended for pass low and notch high, while the other is for pass high and notch low. When the manufacturer puts TX and RX labels on the connectors, it leads some folk to invert the tuning- often leading to grief.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RE: DB4060 Duplexer Cables

2008-10-05 Thread Mike Besemer (WM4B)
Eric, I've run them on a spectrum analyzer as I have them installed now (TX and RX swapped from original conjuration) and they still seem to pass just fine. maybe a dB or so of loss. Based on that, I think I'm okay. agreed? All I need to do is figure out which cable goes where! Mike