[Repeater-Builder] Micor Station question

2009-07-13 Thread Nick
I have some micor repeaters with the Factory encode boards. I would like to make them half duplex. I can not get the board to transmit pl encode on ptt/mic or local. I see the pl on the scope on the exciter but not out the audio path. Any ideas?? Good thing i have manual or i would be lost. I

[Repeater-Builder] I want to build Motorola M120 VHF Repeater

2009-07-13 Thread floydiboy007
Hi all..I want to build a VHF repeater with two Motorola M120s..I have the sixteen pin interface cables and have made a dual mount box and power supply for them..Do I need other software apart from the norm M120 programming software and do I need any other hardware..Help would be much

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 3/4 wave cavity operation at 1296 MHz

2009-07-13 Thread Jeff DePolo
I wonder what the diameter of the center element, or plunger, was? I think I still have one with the rivets drilled out, I'll measure when I get a chance. --- Jeff WN3A

[Repeater-Builder] Need circuit -- COS Sense AF Amplify [1 Attachment]

2009-07-13 Thread John Transue
I need to interface a link receiver (Icom F221S) with an ACC RC-850. This presents two problems. First, the Icom receiver uses active low COS, and the RC-850 doesn't seem to have a means to select the sense of a link receiver. The repeater receiver (Midland BaseTech II) uses active high COS.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need circuit -- COS Sense AF Amplify

2009-07-13 Thread Razvan Daniel
Hey,   The reverse of polarity is very simply achieved by using a one transistor stage that will invert the input signal. For the audio boost use a TL071 opamp stage circuit.   If you need further assistance please provide some documentation (schematic or other relevant material) because I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Bi-Level Squelch Circuit

2009-07-13 Thread Thomas Oliver
I wonder if it is a noise floor problem. How does it act on a service monitor when it is not hooked to an antenna picking up high levels of noise? tom [Original Message] From: Adam Feuer feu...@optonline.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: 7/12/2009 7:30:11 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need circuit -- COS Sense AF Amplify

2009-07-13 Thread Eric Lowell
I have a few old Radio Shack engineer handbooks that have a wealth of these circuits, 'cause I can never remember them. However, they are packed away still after moving.   This site :  http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/trancirc.htm   Seems to have mosteverything you'll need to invert the COS.  

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need circuit -- COS Sense AF Amplify

2009-07-13 Thread DCFluX
You can either build a COS inverter or use an aftermarket squelch board. Also you can try the LM386 amplifier for the audio. See the following: http://www.repeater-builder.com/pix/cosinverter2.gif http://www.repeater-builder.com/projects/remotebasecos.html

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need circuit -- COS Sense AF Amplify [1 Attachment]

2009-07-13 Thread Jim Brown
Here are a couple of simple circuits to do what you want.  Use a well filtered source of +V for the audio amplifier to keep from developing some hum on the output.  Any voltage source from +5 to +12 should work.  Adjust the variable resistor to set the gain of the audio amplifier. 73 - Jim 

[Repeater-Builder] Service Monitor Question

2009-07-13 Thread Tony KT9AC
Hi Everyone, I'm thinking about buying a used service monitor for various projects, and I've come across a few units that look good (from a price point) but I can't find any data on them. 1) Racal Dana 6113G Digital Radio Test Set Service Monitor 2) Cushman CE-4000 3) HP 8924C 4) Ramsey COM3

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Service Monitor Question

2009-07-13 Thread Chris Curtis
The 8924c is nice. I have one of those. The 8920b manual will be of help with that unit. I've owned a com3. Was quick and easy but less featured, and less expensive. Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Notch on duplexers... How low should they go???

2009-07-13 Thread NORM KNAPP
Hi Eric Sorry to bother you, but the link for the harness drawings didn't work. Can you e-mail to me or can I not find this info on the repeater builders web page? Thanks. De N5NPO n5...@hotmail.com Norm - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 3/4 wave cavity operation at 1296 MHz

2009-07-13 Thread Jeff DePolo
The OD of the center conductor on a TX-RX 4 diameter 900 MHz cavity is 0.877 (probably 7/8 before silver-plating). It tapers slightly where the fingers are cut into the bottom (open) end to grip the plunger. The plunger will recede far enough up into the center conductor to allow for resonance

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 3/4 wave cavity operation at 1296 MHz

2009-07-13 Thread Jeff DePolo
The OD of the center conductor on a TX-RX 4 diameter 900 MHz cavity is 0.877 (probably 7/8 before silver-plating). It tapers slightly where the fingers are cut into the bottom (open) end to grip the plunger. The plunger will recede far enough up into the center conductor to allow for resonance

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Need circuit -- COS Sense AF Amplify

2009-07-13 Thread John Transue
Razvan, Eric, DCFlux, Jim, Thanks for the great response. I think I can proceed with the info you have provided. I should be able to build the simple circuits. Thanks. What a great thing this RB! John This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Service Monitor Question

2009-07-13 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
I'm considering selling my IFR 1200S. If anyone is interested, please email me direct - don at httpd.org. If you're interested in a ball park selling price for a monitor of this caliber, google IFR 1200S and see what the going prices are these days. The last time I tried this, I had a ham

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor Bi-Level Squelch Circuit

2009-07-13 Thread kq2h
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Oliver tsoli...@... wrote: Tom, the receiver and squelch appear to operate normally when using a service monitor to generate signal. Noise floor issues can certainly be a problem, although a Motrac receiver works fine on the same exact antenna.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor Bi-Level Squelch Circuit

2009-07-13 Thread Thomas Oliver
I guess I would then use the Motrac receiver for the time being. tom [Original Message] From: kq2h k...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: 7/13/2009 8:52:26 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor Bi-Level Squelch Circuit --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Thomas

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Service Monitor Question

2009-07-13 Thread kt...@ameritech.net
Thanks for the responses so far. I didn't mean to incide a war over this, but the going rate for an IFR 1200S is around $4,000 - the reason I'm looking for a less expensive option. If anyone can speak about Cushman monitors (the 4000) I have a lead on one of those. Otherwise, I'll try my luck

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor Station question ( disregard)

2009-07-13 Thread Nick
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Nick w7...@... wrote: I have some micor repeaters with the Factory encode boards. I would like to make them half duplex. I can not get the board to transmit pl encode on ptt/mic or local. I see the pl on the scope on the exciter but not out the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Notch on duplexers... How low should they go???

2009-07-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
Norm, That's really odd- the link works fine from both home and work computers. Nevertheless, I have sent you the file directly. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of NORM KNAPP Sent:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Notch on duplexers... How low should they go???

2009-07-13 Thread Chuck Kelsey
The tiny URL link didn't work for me either. (I don't need it, just reporting the problem) Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 10:21 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Notch on

Re: [possible spam] RE: [Repeater-Builder] Notch on duplexers... How low should they go???

2009-07-13 Thread NORM KNAPP
Thank you Eric. I keep getting error 404 file not found. Oh well. No problem, I got the PDF. I will take a picture of the Frankenstien Q-202 and send it to you before I replace the harness. This repeater actually belongs to The Mobile Amamteur Radio Club. I am just the technical force behind it

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Service Monitor Question

2009-07-13 Thread Jeff DePolo
I'd be leaning toward an HP. Even if you have to pay a little more up front, you'll come out ahead of the game in the long run. I have three HP's (two 8920B's and an 8921A, with various options), and in the last ten years or so, only once have I had to get one of them repaired (spectrum

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Service Monitor Question

2009-07-13 Thread Jim WB5OXQ inb Waco, TX
I am going to have a Motorola box for sale shortly that needs a little work and calibration Email me offthe list if you want information. It is a model 2210B. it is not dead only has a minor problem in the generate mode with the fine attenuator control. Like a scratchy pot.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Service Monitor Question

2009-07-13 Thread Joe
If you do opt to get an IFR and it has the high stability oscillator option, make sure it works properly. I have a bad IFR1200 here that the heater on the oscillator crapped out. The service monitor works, but it is way off frequency and can't be adjusted. The last time I priced repair, it

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Service Monitor Question

2009-07-13 Thread Jeff DePolo
option, make sure it works properly. I have a bad IFR1200 here that the heater on the oscillator crapped out. The service monitor works, but it is way off frequency and can't be adjusted. The last time I priced repair, it was in the $1,000+ range. 73, Joe, K1ike Joe, You've

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Service Monitor Question

2009-07-13 Thread Com/Rad Inc
Let me add my 2 cents I have some rubidium oscillators for sale If interested - off line: com-...@com-rad.com ED K9QPJ - Original Message - From: Jeff DePolo To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 10:07 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: