[Repeater-Builder] Antenna pics and coverage check

2009-04-19 Thread georgiaskywarn
Good Morning Folks, I have some raw pictures of the antenna installation from our repeaters this past weekend. Over the next week we will be adding some text and some other pictures as well. Sorry. Only had a 3.2 mega pixel camera to send up with the tower crew. Yes. They did not come down

[Repeater-Builder] CAT 700B Controller and Echolink

2009-04-19 Thread Michael Ryan
If any member(s) of the group have some information or experience with using a CAT 700 controller on their repeater(s) and Echolink, I would very much like to get a few quesitons answered. Contact me off the reflector when convenient. THANKS! - Mike

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MASTR II PTT

2009-04-19 Thread Vernon Densler
Thanks. This did the trick. Mine was close but didn't have the 47K from the base to the emitter. I just started from scratch on the circuit and after fixing some mis-wiring from not paying close enough attention (I am still in a fog from being out playing with my band last night) everything

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola PL reeds.

2009-04-19 Thread Ted Bleiman K9MDM - MDM Radio
  i have 2 sponders 1z $5 ea + coupla bux post Ted Bleiman K9MDM MDM  Radio    If its in stock...we've got it! P O Box 31353 Chicago, IL 60631-0353 773.631.5130  fax 773.775.8096    web http://www.mdmradio.com  email -  mdmra...@yahoo.com  DIRECT ALL EMAIL --- On Tue,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola PL reeds.

2009-04-19 Thread Ted Bleiman K9MDM - MDM Radio
i have 2 sponders $5 ea Plus coupla bux post mdm Ted Bleiman K9MDM MDM  Radio    If its in stock...we've got it! P O Box 31353 Chicago, IL 60631-0353 773.631.5130  fax 773.775.8096    web http://www.mdmradio.com  email -  mdmra...@yahoo.com  DIRECT ALL EMAIL --- On Tue,

[Repeater-Builder] Where can one get VB-11 and VB-83 coax?

2009-04-19 Thread bbedoe
Hi All! Is there a source for VB-11 and VB-83 coax out there? Or is there an equivalent cable from someone else? and of course what were the impedances and constants and the like of them? I know that this has been talked about before sorry Thanks! Brian **A Good

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola Micor Mic problems

2009-04-19 Thread n4sfu
Need help with Mic connection on a Motorola Micor Compacta Station.The mic activates the PTT in the controller but does not activate the repeater transmit. Anyone know where the mic connection on the unit are to be made? Ron/N4SFU

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Where can one get VB-11 and VB-83 coax?

2009-04-19 Thread Jeff DePolo
Is there a source for VB-11 and VB-83 coax out there? Or is there an equivalent cable from someone else? and of course what were the impedances and constants and the like of them? VB-11 is a flooded-braid version of regular RG11 (VB = VaporBlock in Decibel's vernacular). Be careful

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Where can one get VB-11 and VB-83 coax?

2009-04-19 Thread NORM KNAPP
VB-11 is vapor block RG-11 which is 75 ohm coax. VB-83 is vapor bLock RG-83 which is 35 ohm coax. I doubt Commscope who bought Andrew who bought DB Produts, would sell it to the public. I hear that The Wireman sells RG-11 and RG-83. If you are wanting to build your own folded dipole array, go

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Where can one get VB-11 and VB-83 coax?

2009-04-19 Thread Ed Yoho
Jeff DePolo wrote: Is there a source for VB-11 and VB-83 coax out there? Or is there an equivalent cable from someone else? and of course what were the impedances and constants and the like of them? VB-11 is a flooded-braid version of regular RG11 (VB = VaporBlock in Decibel's

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Where can one get VB-11 and VB-83 coax?

2009-04-19 Thread motarolla_doctor
NORM KNAPP ... wrote: I have a friend who works with ss tubing and is going to try to build some ss folded dipoles. Norm, Let me know more on this. Looking for dipole antennas that can be used in emergency 2m and 440 applications. Does not even have to be stainless steel either.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Where can one get VB-11 and VB-83 coax?

2009-04-19 Thread motarolla_doctor
Ed Yoho ... wrote: How are you soldering the braid (or how are you removing the goop prior to soldering it)? Ed Yoho W6YJ Acetone

[Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TK790/890 repeater set up.

2009-04-19 Thread Maire-Radios
Got a Kenwood TK790/890 with remote display head for sale. 45 watt radio's UHF and VHF set up to receive UHF and output VHF and receive VHF and output UHF. VHF set up on 146.XXX and 151.XXX UHF at this time 450 to 470 band but will do 445. with no problem just out of band. about 2 years

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola PL reeds.

2009-04-19 Thread Maire-Radios
got 4 of the TLN6709B and 2 of the KLN6210A all 1Z and many more of others. John ' '' - Original Message - From: Ted Bleiman K9MDM - MDM Radio To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 1:36 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola PL reeds.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Where can one get VB-11 and VB-83 coax?

2009-04-19 Thread Ed Yoho
motarolla_doctor wrote: Ed Yoho ... wrote: How are you soldering the braid (or how are you removing the goop prior to soldering it)? Ed Yoho W6YJ Acetone Cool. Thanks.. Ed Yoho W6YJ

[Repeater-Builder] DB 411 Harness

2009-04-19 Thread Tim Osborne
OK Gang the DB 408s went quick as heck. They sold in about 30 Mins. Now I have a New in the Box DB 411 Harness. Same description as the 408 NOS DB Branded (not Andrew). This one is in 2 pieces. The 411 comes in 2 sections. Offers..Thanks Tim