RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Ariels (Antenna Motorbike)

2010-08-30 Thread Chris Curtis
Thought she was a mermaid. Or perhaps an ariel atom, open motoring in the u.s.a. ;) Ahh, the joys of spelling and grammar police on a multi-national list. Xtra ;) Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Mastr II Mobile Repeater?

2010-08-03 Thread Chris Curtis
Perry mason or Ironside? kb0wlf -Original Message- From: bil.isom bil.i...@yahoo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 7:25 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Mastr II Mobile Repeater? RCC = Radio Common Carrier. The OLD mobile telephone service.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: question for commercial radio shops

2010-07-30 Thread Chris Curtis
No it doesn't. and don't call me Shirley! Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of MCH Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 3:19 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info

2010-07-23 Thread Chris Curtis
You can still probably find a list/calendar of test sessions in your area from the arrl.org website. Good luck Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:26 PM To:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Controller recommendations

2010-07-18 Thread Chris Curtis
My biggest likes of the ff-800: 5 radio ports (4 if you use a local mic/monitor) Electronic pots for audio. My biggest dislikes: Volatile memory in the dvr. -Can't tell you how many times those tracks were loaded/reloaded from the irlp box. Kb0wlf -Original Message- From:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Controller recommendations

2010-07-16 Thread Chris Curtis
ff-800 really hard to go to something else. Even when the something else was better. ;) Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Morris Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 6:52 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] question for commercial radio shops

2010-07-13 Thread Chris Curtis
I pastor a motorcycle ministry and have no problem saying no to illegal or fringe favors from fellow church members. I also try to help them find a legal solution to whatever problem/project they have. Good luck Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-09 Thread Chris Curtis
If you had an irlp box on site, you have a couple options for 'programming' a controller. You can remote into the irlp box as user repeater and make use of the dtmf regen function. This would allow you to send dtmf sequences OUT of the irlp box INTO the controller on the audio input. Or,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Ruggedised panel antennas

2010-07-07 Thread Chris Curtis
Happens to juniors too! Kb0wlf Sent from my Pascal’s Analytical Engine From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jack Chomley Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 4:05 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder]

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II LOW BAND TUNING

2010-07-05 Thread Chris Curtis
They are notch only devices and I've used similar devices using that helical design for years. If you don't have a lot of noise on/around site washing over your receive freq, they will get the job done. Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II LOW BAND TUNING

2010-07-05 Thread Chris Curtis
, Chris Curtis wrote: They are notch only devices and I've used similar devices using that helical design for years. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.439 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2962 - Release Date: 07/05/10 06:36:00

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Curtis
Sounds about right. Press 2 disks then glue them together to make 1 completed laserdisk. I remember when laserdisk added a digital audio track. That was cool. You got analog video, and your choice of analog or digital audio. I remember when laserdisk added an AC3 track. Well, they added an ac3

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT:Printing google or Bing maps from the web

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Curtis
Google earth isn't Google maps. Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Hudson Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 10:42 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Cc: dkupf...@sbcglobal.net Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT:Printing

RE: [Repeater-Builder] lowband HT antennas

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Curtis
The lower you go in frequency, the more metal you need to make an impact in resonant length. Ever try snipping an inch or two off a 160m wire dipole? Doesn't make a difference until you take a couple feet off. Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] lowband HT antennas

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Curtis
I guess I should have simply said the lower you go, the less useable bandwidth you have at a given length. My apologies. As with the aforementioned 160m dipole, I get about 15kHz bandwidth without the tuner. Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-29 Thread Chris Curtis
Easy with the laserdisk now ;) I still have a nice collection here. Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of nj902 Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 1:50 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Out Door Radio Cabinet

2010-06-28 Thread Chris Curtis
Air or land? Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Maire-Radios Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 1:04 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Out Door Radio Cabinet have any traffic

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MII station PA VHF

2010-06-15 Thread Chris Curtis
I think the OP was looking for the heat sink assembly that is used in an M2 station of the vhf, continuous variety. In order to put the amp boards, that the OP has already, into. ;) Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Advice on 40 year old radio tower

2010-06-03 Thread Chris Curtis
The end? With a spelling error? Perhaps grammatical reprimands could be added to the group as well? Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Doug Hutchison Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 4:47 PM To:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Voted receive

2010-05-18 Thread Chris Curtis
I'm sure chuck was referring to portable radios with voting capability rather than the repeater end of things. As for it being popular, voting portables are very popular here. Not much of a market share I'll grant you. But that's the way it goes I guess. Kb0wlf From:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] B-215G SSB Delay Adjustment

2010-05-14 Thread Chris Curtis
Sorry I can't help with the relay delay, but how about using the external key line? That way you take control away from the amp and give it to the controller? Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ad6nh

RE: [Repeater-Builder] B-215G SSB Delay Adjustment

2010-05-14 Thread Chris Curtis
Or just leave the relay energized all the time. 5. Place a SHORTED RCA plug into the RCA jack located on the rear of the amplifier. This will cause the transmit relay to energize when the amplifier power is switched ON. --from the tuneup instructions-- Kb0wlf -Original Message- From:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: B-215G SSB Delay Adjustment

2010-05-14 Thread Chris Curtis
, Chris Curtis demo...@... wrote: Sorry I can't help with the relay delay, but how about using the external key line? That way you take control away from the amp and give it to the controller? Not a bad thought, but D-Star has almost no hang-time compared to an adjustable hang-time

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: FSJ2-50 with PL259

2010-05-07 Thread Chris Curtis
I use it quite a bit here too. One caveat, even though it is superflex, there's only so much flexing it'll do. Especially if the center conductor was nicked when installing the connectors. Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Nice article on the Molotora Gontor

2010-04-01 Thread Chris Curtis
I prefer matt helm's approach to super spying. Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 1:44 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder]

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Are people on ebay nuts?

2010-03-27 Thread Chris Curtis
Have you ever watched the movie the ninth gate? Someone comes to a fellow with a massive lot of stuff. Buys the choicest bits for a song because he told the fellow: This other stuff is too expensive for me but you can sell it on ebay for a premium price. :) Kb0wlf -Original Message-

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Commercial Antenna for 2m Repeater Question

2010-03-22 Thread Chris Curtis
I've got a vhf-hi z-matcher up on ebay right now. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=180482604103ssPageName= STRK:MESELX:IT item=180482604103ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT decibel unit. Worked really well but no longer needed.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Commercial Antenna for 2m Repeater Question

2010-03-22 Thread Chris Curtis
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Commercial Antenna for 2m Repeater Question What is the power rating of the device? _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Curtis Sent: Monday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Test

2010-03-17 Thread Chris Curtis
Did you send it via e-check? Sorry, my bad Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kc8gpd Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 2:06 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Test

[Repeater-Builder] FS: Return Loss Bridge AND HP8924C service monitor

2010-03-17 Thread Chris Curtis
Speaking of return loss bridges; I'm selling my service monitor. A 60 watt option 8924c with a really nice return loss bridge. Ebay item: 180482592507 There's a ton of other stuff but that's the best buy in the bunch. Thanks for the bandwidth. Kb0wlf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon - the rest of the story....

2010-03-11 Thread Chris Curtis
Probably a paypal E-CHECK rather than a paypal instant transfer. Takes quite awhile sometimes. Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tedd Doda Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:41 AM To:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon - the rest of the story....

2010-03-11 Thread Chris Curtis
I've sent an e-check before. But that's because the purchase was over 2K u.s. No instant transfer option on that one =] Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tedd Doda Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Someone still loves a Motrac - Low Band Even...

2010-03-06 Thread Chris Curtis
I’m always looking for motorcycle radios. Is your chp a cruiser or bike unit? Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of larryjspamme...@teleport.com Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 10:39 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Two coax and connector questions

2010-03-04 Thread Chris Curtis
Did you see annular heliax or a superflex variant? The superflex varieties give more flex hence the name and should hold up in a semi flex environment of a mobile. Annular corrugation looks like the bellows of a shock absorber boot while the superflex variants look like the threads of a screw.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: LOOONG audio runs

2010-02-28 Thread Chris Curtis
My favorite is direct burial + shielded cat cable. I've got some here that I've been using for controller to device hookups. As well as the run from the house to the shed. Shielded with 100% foil and a joke of a braid. It is flooded with goo to keep the moisture out as well. Nice stuff for the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] DB224A new harness

2010-02-20 Thread Chris Curtis
Wow Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of allan crites Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 10:34 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB224A new harness Tom, Perhaps you could

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 11m Repeater

2010-02-13 Thread Chris Curtis
I stayed away from the topic but I'd like to say: I hope the Rev. part of the sig is a nickname. As a minister to the motorcycle enthusiast, holier than thou name calling, is not the prime directive of said Reverends. I've got all my teeth (save one wisdom), don't consume alcoholic beverages,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 6 Meter Repeater spacing (no duplexers)

2010-01-21 Thread Chris Curtis
Assuming .5 spacing, 7.99 miles for a .35 rx and 15 watts out tx Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tahrens301 Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 4:09 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] HP 8924C

2010-01-15 Thread Chris Curtis
http://www.amtronix.com/hp8924c60.htm Amtronix is the way to go. Much knowledge and EXTREMELY helpful! I enjoy/use my 8924c quite a bit thanks to AMTRONIX Chris Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ralph S. Turk Sent: Friday,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] something altogether different

2010-01-06 Thread Chris Curtis
No tone service where I was. :( I first box I actually owned outright is a timex Sinclair 1000 with the 16k ram pak sitting out in the shed/shack Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff

[Repeater-Builder] something altogether different

2010-01-05 Thread Chris Curtis
-snip- Yes, there IS a secret plan to destroy the Internet by having side-conversations like those that normally happen in person when talking to other humans.  It's been going on since the USENET days.  (Maybe the conspiracy extends all the way back to BBS's and FidoNet but we're not sure.  The

[Repeater-Builder] FS: repeater system stuff individual this time

2010-01-03 Thread Chris Curtis
Hey gang, it's me again. The repeater package didn't sell as a whole so I'll offer the stuff individually. Just make me your best offer on whatever you want. I'm not thrilled about shipping the duplexers but I'll do my best. -- ok, you can look over the pictures from the links below, i'll

RE: [Repeater-Builder] HLN1185 Heatsink Material?

2009-12-27 Thread Chris Curtis
I restored a Honda elsinore some time ago. It had a magnesium cover plate on one side of the engine/sprocket. Was kinda weird and not cheap to replace. =] Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kevin valentino Sent: Sunday,

[Repeater-Builder] FS: complete repeater and IRLP and simplex and stuff package

2009-12-23 Thread Chris Curtis
hey all, must be the season for truckload sales. this time it's my own stuff. i want to unload, er... sell, an OPERATIONAL repeater, irlp, simplex setup. you'll be needing feedline and an antenna unless you want the quad-band vertical from mfj. ok, you can look over the pictures from the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Cheap full duplex repeater intrconnect

2009-12-14 Thread Chris Curtis
I've seen the private patch V and others in the same vein go for $50.00 u.s. on ebay. Used of course but that's a simple way to go. I used a private patch V for a number of years before replacing it with an ff-800 and a few more rx/tx. Wish I'd kept it in the bin. Chris Kb0wlf -Original

RE: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Cheap full duplex repeater intrconnect

2009-12-14 Thread Chris Curtis
The cs-700 isn't full duplex is it? Chris Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Juan Tellez Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 2:10 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Cheap full duplex repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread Chris Curtis
There are two drive-in theater close enough to drive to and be back before bed time near me. 1 uses the speaker on a string, the other use FM broadcast and is in 2 track stereo. Am stereo would be cool but my pickup doesn't have a capable am receiver. It does have the RB4 nav radio and an ICOM

[Repeater-Builder] AM stereo

2009-11-21 Thread Chris Curtis
@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:12 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God Unfortunately, very few receivers are capable of decoding stereo on AM. -- Original Message -- Received: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:01:29 PM PST From: Chris Curtis demo

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: PGE Smart Meter Program

2009-11-12 Thread Chris Curtis
TriBBS was my choice for my BBS. The Inner Sanctum I even left it up via telnet for sometime after the internet gobbled up my users. =] Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kc7stw Sent:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Surface Mount Device Soldering Video (very cool)

2009-11-03 Thread Chris Curtis
Or those of us with brachial plexopathy Chris Kb0wlf Good video though! -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Matthew Kaufman Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 2:23 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna spacing

2009-10-27 Thread Chris Curtis
Probably referring to using a duplexer (certainly NOT a diplexer) to connect 2 simplex frequency'd 2m transceivers to a single antenna. ? Commonly done Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeaters vs RC

2009-10-17 Thread Chris Curtis
R/C to your repeater if your R/C is on 6M, and how close in frequency? Joe M. Chris Curtis wrote: It's hard sometimes to work out differences between hams when neither ham is fully versed in the other's chosen activity. My first exposure to real RC was my brother back in the 70s. he

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeaters vs RC

2009-10-11 Thread Chris Curtis
It's hard sometimes to work out differences between hams when neither ham is fully versed in the other's chosen activity. My first exposure to real RC was my brother back in the 70s. he had an FCC license just for RC. He saved up to be able to carry rocks in his pocket. Any time he went to a

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Question on portable repeaters

2009-10-07 Thread Chris Curtis
1.2gHz ! Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of JOHN MACKEY Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 8:17 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Question on portable

RE: [Repeater-Builder] FS (2) Micro Concepts RC 100 repeater controllers

2009-10-06 Thread Chris Curtis
I'd like the panel! Chris Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Matt Harker Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 3:54 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] FS (2) Micro Concepts RC 100 repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT :HP question for the group

2009-09-25 Thread Chris Curtis
Yes, it works well for ham use. I using one myself. (recently brought up to snuff with MUCH help from Rick @ amtronix) I would suggest a visit to: http://www.amtronix.com/hp8924c60.htm for a great primer on this monitor. As others have mentioned, the detractor of this monitor is its bulk. It

RE: [Repeater-Builder] CAP Mastr II Repeaters

2009-09-20 Thread Chris Curtis
I've seen a few 56 Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Nate Duehr Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2009 3:05 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] CAP Mastr II

[Repeater-Builder] OT FS: IFR-1200s

2009-09-18 Thread Chris Curtis
Pardon my OT intrusion once again. I'm letting go my IFR-1200s with factory manuals Ebay auction # 180409235224 Options 2,4,10 7.1-00 Thanks for the bandwidth Chris Kb0wlf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT FS: IFR-1200s

2009-09-18 Thread Chris Curtis
Thanks for the bandwidth. The monitor did sell. The kids say thank you! Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tedd Doda Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 10:44 AM To:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Rebuilding a Stationmaster

2009-09-10 Thread Chris Curtis
I found this online: http://www.srgclub.org/CollinearAnt-Repair-SMaster.html probably not what the original poster was looking for though. Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n3ssl Sent:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna SWR = Desense?

2009-09-03 Thread Chris Curtis
-snip- A side question, dealing with separation. Obviously, when you are using a split site, vertical separation makes you a lot more $ than horizontal does. But, in this type of situation, where you are a single antenna with a duplexer, what real difference does vertical or horizontal

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex

2009-09-01 Thread Chris Curtis
I should have elaborated when I recommended the 3/8. I use a heat gun to make the jacket a little more pliable. Works great. Chris Kb0wlf -snip- For 3/8 Superflex, the OD of the cable shield is just a tad too big to screw into a PL-259 easily, so I take a drill bit and shave off the tips of

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex

2009-08-31 Thread Chris Curtis
3/8 superflex works pretty good with regular pl-259. It screws right onto the jacket. Then solder the corrugated copper through the holes of the pl-259 I've used the 1/4 w/reducer as well. I also drilled the reducer to get all the way to the copper. Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message-

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex

2009-08-31 Thread Chris Curtis
? Would be better than using silver connector and nickel reducer. Just trying to build two 3' jumpers to replace old RG9. How tight can you bend the 3/8? I might also need to rebuild a duplexer replacing old/missing RG142. Tony Chris Curtis wrote: 3/8 superflex works pretty good

RE: [Repeater-Builder] NHRC 3+ CW ID'ing problem

2009-08-30 Thread Chris Curtis
Are you wanting the cwid to act like a beacon? i.e. id every 10 minutes regardless of activity? You'd have to schedule that. Id timers don't handle that way. Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 2M Vertical Dipoles

2009-08-12 Thread Chris Curtis
Nuke a test piece and see if it gets hot. Chris Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of AJ Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 10:06 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 2M Vertical Dipoles

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Closed Repeaters

2009-07-26 Thread Chris Curtis
Until your local coordinating body cites you for interference on a coordinated frequency pair. Just to clarify my PERSONAL opinion, it doesn't hurt my feelings at all if a repeater is closed access. Chris Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] phonepatch for Master 2

2009-07-26 Thread Chris Curtis
I used a CSI private patch V for quite awhile before moving to a controller with built in autopatch. http://www.connectsystems.com/products/top/PATCH%20CS900.html I don't think they make the private patch V, but they do have other products. Chris Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 Power Supply Capacitors

2009-07-15 Thread Chris Curtis
http://cgi.ebay.com/Capacitors-40VDC-145-000mfd-LARGE-LOT_W0QQitemZ160347033 254QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item25556d8ea6_trksid=p3286.c 0.m14_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 there is a set of biggies chris kb0wlf -Original Message- From:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Exec II receiver fiddling WAS:MastrII Receiver Failure

2009-07-14 Thread Chris Curtis
Ok, here's the update. I removed a single turn from each coil and replaced. I got more mesh but no real increase in sensitivity. So, I went back over the tuning instructions and looked for bottomed out slugs. I replaced the disc caps next to L404, L502, L503 with 7pf values. (what I had on

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] looking for a G.E. desk mate cabinet

2009-07-11 Thread Chris Curtis
Of Chris Curtis Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 6:37 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] looking for a G.E. deskmate cabinet Does anyone around south central Missouri have a G.E. deskmate size (or possibly even a tall size) rack cabinet they want to get rid of? Just

[Repeater-Builder] FS/FT: MOTO tone reeds

2009-07-10 Thread Chris Curtis
How goes it? I have, in a box, the following Motorola tone elements: Kln 6209a 88.5 91.5 127.3 131.8 x3 192.8 206.5 x2 Kln 6210a 82.5 141.3 146.2 Tln 6824a 67.0 103.5 127.3 x2 156.7 162.2 167.9 179.9 192.8 Tln8381a 67.6 94.8 x2 103.5 107.2 118.8 131.8 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 167.9 Tln6492 ba

[Repeater-Builder] looking for a G.E. deskmate cabinet

2009-07-10 Thread Chris Curtis
Does anyone around south central Missouri have a G.E. deskmate size (or possibly even a tall size) rack cabinet they want to get rid of? Just about done with a repeater project and want to house it. Thanks for the bandwidth. Chris Kb0wlf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GM300 Crossband Ham repeater Bi-Directional

2009-06-30 Thread Chris Curtis
To be honest, I'd get an old alinco 599 for cheap and do what your yaesu does. Otherwise, get an arcom 210 or something similar and set EACH port for non repeating. Then when a signal on one port comes in, it'll repeat on the other ports but not the port receiving. And vice versa for the other

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Exec II receiver fiddling WAS:MastrII Receiver Failure

2009-06-29 Thread Chris Curtis
[mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Curtis Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 4:16 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] MastrII Receiver Failure You are correct sir, no mesh. Isn't that that pits. So I take it I'll

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Exec II receiver fiddling WAS:MastrII Receiver Failure

2009-06-29 Thread Chris Curtis
till it flows or till I had to put on a glove or drop the casting hihi. Don Kirchner W5DK -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Curtis Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 1:42 PM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MastrII Receiver Failure

2009-06-27 Thread Chris Curtis
Yes, the I do have a uhs for the uhf. =] Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n...@no6b.com Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 10:37 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MastrII Receiver Failure

2009-06-26 Thread Chris Curtis
I have a mastr EXEC II receiver (33 split) that I can't get sensitivity to increase. I replaced the fet as outlined below on the mastr II query. No joy though. I'm using an am/fm-1200s to tune the receiver. .5~1uv is where the receiver is coming to life. I have a couple vhf and uhf exec II

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MastrII Receiver Failure

2009-06-26 Thread Chris Curtis
problem. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Chris Curtis demo...@rollanet.org To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 10:45 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] MastrII Receiver Failure I have a mastr EXEC II receiver (33 split) that I can't get

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MastrII Receiver Failure

2009-06-26 Thread Chris Curtis
end assembly. I definitely would first test it at it's original frequency before I did any mods. 73, Joe, K1ike Chris Curtis wrote: I have a mastr EXEC II receiver (33 split) that I can't get sensitivity to increase. Yahoo! Groups

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MastrII Receiver Failure

2009-06-26 Thread Chris Curtis
that just won't go above 50Mhz. You can mod the one you have, or just buy another front end assembly. I definitely would first test it at it's original frequency before I did any mods. 73, Joe, K1ike Chris Curtis wrote: I have a mastr EXEC II receiver (33 split) that I can't get sensitivity

[Repeater-Builder] FS: Porta Mobil II stuff

2009-06-20 Thread Chris Curtis
Hello all, I'm selling off all my porta mobil II stuff. Ebay auction number: 180369776647 4 radios, vehicle adapter, test set, carrying case, chargers. I just don't think I'll ever get around to crystalling these for ham use! Chris Kb0wlf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Need tips for repeater performance

2009-06-17 Thread Chris Curtis
That's true Ken! I used 9913 non flex in my first repeater system. It was single site/split antenna, but still. =] Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Arck Sent: Wednesday, June 17,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RLC DPS-404

2009-06-03 Thread Chris Curtis
How much are you wanting out of 1 (one) Chris Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Mullarkey Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 10:26 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] RLC DPS-404

RE: [Repeater-Builder] what controller to use for repeater and link to be installed 800' in the air?

2009-06-01 Thread Chris Curtis
ff-800 would be my choice if I had the money http://www.rollanet.org/~joeh chris kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of transistor747 Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 9:31 AM To:

[Repeater-Builder] WTB: mastr exec II 13 split

2009-05-18 Thread Chris Curtis
Hey gang, I'd like to source a 13 split mastr exec II. Mobile or station, or even just the modules + pa. Thanks for the bandwidth! Chris Kb0wlf

[Repeater-Builder] WANTED: db403X cans

2009-05-04 Thread Chris Curtis
Does anyone have some cans from a db4030 or db4032 duplxer ? Just need a couple cans and harness Thanks! Chris Kb0wlf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Nice way to Celebrate Samuel Morse Birthday on the I-Phone App

2009-04-29 Thread Chris Curtis
If you are a windows mobile user, pocketdigi does code also. The iphone app is REALLY slick looking though! Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:16 PM To:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Rule Question

2009-04-29 Thread Chris Curtis
You can have a bunch, but they have to be listed: (b) If the control station(s) will operate on the same frequency as the mobile station, and if the height of the control station(s) antenna(s) will not exceed 6.1 meters (20 feet) above ground or an existing man-made structure (other than an

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Remote Receiver

2009-04-15 Thread Chris Curtis
I'll +1 this. I like the simple package of a crossbanded g.e. mastr ii. I didn't use ant xtra hardware either. I just jumped the rx to the tx. Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n...@no6b.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] (OT) APCO P25 horror stories anyone?

2009-04-09 Thread Chris Curtis
Eyeing my collection of 80's era open reel tape. Anyone ELSE remember when open reel tape was an option with the music club. 8 track tape was too but not a cd in sight! Chris Kb0wlf Teac x-1000r and 700r -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Ridiculus

2009-04-08 Thread Chris Curtis
What's a ham radio? Chris Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee Pennington Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:38 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Ridiculus === THIS IS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] ifr page on rb website

2009-04-07 Thread Chris Curtis
- From: Chris Curtis demo...@rollanet.org To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 8:10 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] ifr page on rb website Has the IFR page on the rb website been taken off? Was wanting to get the service manual for the ifr-1200s and perhaps

[Repeater-Builder] ifr page on rb website

2009-04-06 Thread Chris Curtis
Has the IFR page on the rb website been taken off? Was wanting to get the service manual for the ifr-1200s and perhaps a parts catalog. If anyone has one, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Chris Kb0wlf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] low band duplexer question

2009-03-29 Thread Chris Curtis
Ok, thanks to ALL the replies. Yes, the split the duplexer was using IS greater than a 1.5 megs. Therefore, there are no stubs present, shorted or open. So, just little caps over where they would have been. I'll be using a 1.7 meg split so I'm good. From the 6m conversion fax document, the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Anyone ever used this repeater controller?

2009-03-27 Thread Chris Curtis
HAHA! Sounds like my house! chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n...@no6b.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:00 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Anyone ever

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Making PDFs

2009-03-22 Thread Chris Curtis
Or Microsoft office has a free plug-in that gives pdf export capability to office apps. Chris Kb0wlf 3185 Btw, my wife is a graphics designer for the local newspaper and has MAC stuff all over the place but I'm still die hard wintel -Original Message- From:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] WANTED: exec II desktop

2009-03-13 Thread Chris Curtis
@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] WANTED: exec II desktop I have a few, all 100% working, clean. uhf and vhf, 50.00 each, plus shipping. (desk models) Lance N2HBA - Original Message - From: Chris Curtis mailto:demo...@rollanet.org To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

[Repeater-Builder] WANTED: mastr II mobile coax assemblies

2009-03-07 Thread Chris Curtis
So, does anyone have a handful of coax assemblies they took out of mastr II mobiles? You know, the phono to so-239 bits? OR, what's the consensus on adding the rx port in a conversion? Thanks for your time. Chris Kb0wlf

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