Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels

2010-08-29 Thread Doug Hutchison
Ariel? Antenna maybe? C'mon guys. D On 29/08/2010 18:06:09, Steve (steve.m1...@tiscali.co.uk) wrote: What freqs, and what tx pwr ? - Original Message - From: antony antonyebu...@hotmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 10:34 AM Subject:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-29 Thread Doug Hutchison
Yes but depends where you are and at what license levelworld wide thing! D On 29/08/2010 20:01:41, Glenn Little WB4UIV (glennmaill...@bellsouth.net) wrote: What is it that these licensed hams do not understand about using equipment in the ham bands??? You can build your own equipment

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length

2010-08-05 Thread Doug Hutchison
Hi Kevin and all who responded to my question. Thank you, good info in the link provided by Kevin along with other interesting guidelines. More for the file. Regards, Doug - GM7SVK On 04/08/2010 11:04 PM, Kevin Custer wrote: Doug Hutchison wrote: Does the length of coax connecting

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hygain in Starkville MS

2010-08-04 Thread Doug Hutchison
http://hamwave.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?action=printtopicid=2243 Doug On 04/08/2010 18:53:26, Gary W. Gibbs (ke5...@yahoo.com) wrote: I'm almost positive Mfj bought them.When I placed a catalog order hygain was one of the catalogs I received. NIMS: 100 200 300 400 700 800 Arrl Extra Class VE

[Repeater-Builder] Coax length

2010-08-04 Thread Doug Hutchison
Does the length of coax connecting cable between repeater and filters matter? Doug

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hygain in Starkville MS

2010-08-04 Thread Doug Hutchison
Ouch... D On 04/08/2010 20:42:43, Lee Pennington (localjunkpedd...@gmail.com) wrote: Telrex didn't fall into the Mighty Fine Junk category! de Lee K4LJP 73 On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 3:21 PM, David Jordan wa3...@comcast.net [link: mailto:wa3...@comcast.net] wrote: MFJ bought

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length

2010-08-04 Thread Doug Hutchison
I will do sir, thank you Kevin. Doug On 04/08/2010 23:04:07, Kevin Custer (kug...@kuggie.com) wrote: Doug Hutchison wrote: Does the length of coax connecting cable between repeater and filters matter? Yes - and no. Please read the note about cabling lengths between the repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Dispatcher injured by lightning strike

2010-08-01 Thread Doug Hutchison
What concerns me more than anythingso many experts yet this sort of thing still happens...(in many fields)!!! Hindsight is great!! D On 01/08/2010 17:24:18, Chuck Kelsey (wb2...@roadrunner.com) wrote: Care to hazard a guess on the percentage of facilities (radio/tv, two-way) that

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Dispatcher injured by lightning strike

2010-08-01 Thread Doug Hutchison
Yup.we are only a number after all!! D On 01/08/2010 18:04:12, Chuck Kelsey (wb2...@roadrunner.com) wrote: And I only see it getting worse as everyone 'has' to cut corners/costs. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Doug Hutchison specialq@ntlworld.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Dispatcher injured by lightning strike

2010-08-01 Thread Doug Hutchison
Yup...thats just what I mean...experts.bah humbug!! D On 01/08/2010 19:44:48, Eric Lemmon (wb6...@verizon.net) wrote: That is so true! When you add corporate ego to the mix, things get really murky. A case in point: Back in the mid-eighties, one very large and well-known computer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: TKR750 -Preamp

2010-07-30 Thread Doug Hutchison
- Original Message - *From:* Doug Hutchison mailto:specialq@ntlworld.com *To:* repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com *Sent:* Thursday, July 29, 2010 12:30 PM *Subject:* Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: TKR750 -Preamp Where does one obtain

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater transmit levels at the receiver?

2010-07-30 Thread Doug Hutchison
Sounds like someone has been watching The EnforcerMr Eastwood.every man has got to know his limitations? Soory could not resist!! D On 30/07/2010 22:35:35, Jeff DePolo (j...@broadsci.com) wrote: I wonder how many of the -53 naysayers have or have used a Cushman CE-3? LOL! The

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: TKR750 -Preamp

2010-07-29 Thread Doug Hutchison
Where does one obtain these and at what cost? Doug On 29/07/2010 15:58:54, Ken Arck (ah...@ah6le.net) wrote: At 04:30 AM 7/29/2010, Com/Rad Inc wrote: ubject: TKR750 -Preamp Greetings Group Have any of you experimented with a RX pre-amp for the TKR 750 repeater? I am

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: TKR750 -Preamp

2010-07-29 Thread Doug Hutchison
@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: TKR750 -Preamp At 10:30 AM 7/29/2010, Doug Hutchison wrote: Where does one obtain these and at what cost? http://www.anglelinear.com Chip Angle is arguably one of the top 10 RF guys

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TKR-750 RF Preamplifiers

2010-07-29 Thread Doug Hutchison
Some man sir..TU Doug On 29/07/2010 22:31:49, skipp025 (skipp...@yahoo.com) wrote: Re: TKR-750 RF Preamplifiers Com/Rad Inc com-...@... wrote: Have any of you experimented with a RX pre-amp for the Kenwood TKR-750 repeater? Yeah, once or twice... I am seeking results of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Controller recommendations

2010-07-18 Thread Doug Hutchison
No problem Bob and thank you, hopefully assisted with the original request. Take care, Doug - GM7SVK On 18/07/2010 15:07:51, n...@no6b.com wrote: At 7/17/2010 19:04, you wrote: At 7/17/2010 14:04, you wrote: I have no interest here...but why just say it can be reprogrammed without

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Controller recommendations

2010-07-17 Thread Doug Hutchison
I have no interest here...but why just say it can be reprogrammed without explaining how. Thought the hobby was about communicationsometimes I wonder! D On 17/07/2010 20:38:14, n...@no6b.com wrote: At 7/16/2010 23:41, you wrote: Steve, Based on your request about using your 12 button

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Advise

2010-07-17 Thread Doug Hutchison
Devils advocate..explain what you mean? Perhaps the fellow/lass knows not what you imply? On 17/07/2010 23:18:34, Gareth Bennett (gare...@es.co.nz) wrote: What about the receive side of the equation? ...After all the mobile still needs to access the repeater in the first place.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller recommendations

2010-07-16 Thread Doug Hutchison
Hi Rick, Have a look here and give Ken a call, number is on the page. http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/ Doug On 16/07/2010 5:30 PM, Rick Szajkowski wrote: I have RLC's and RC-210's both are very good controllers .. the Arcom RC-210 is very will supported and if you want a good controller

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Silver plating of cavities advice please?

2010-07-12 Thread Doug Hutchison
`No NO NO hang on to thatworth a few pounds...later!! Doug On 12/07/2010 18:11:33, STeve Andre' (and...@msu.edu) wrote: OK then, how about a 1919 threepence piece? ;-) On Monday 12 July 2010 14:04:22 Dave wrote: and a silver dollar Good Lord man I'm English! --- In

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Silver plating of cavities advice please?

2010-07-11 Thread Doug Hutchison
Skipp, Did you ever work with Rowan and Martin?!! Very good as usual. Doug On 11/07/2010 14:21:32, skipp025 (skipp...@yahoo.com) wrote: Dave dave_g7...@... wrote: Hi All, I have rescently obtained a uhf pair of cavities that are not silver plated inside (bare copper) They both have

Re: [Repeater-Builder] help and suggestions interference issues

2010-07-04 Thread Doug Hutchison
Yes Doug, Sent a recording off list but you have I think hit the nail on the head as am sure CTCSS is not applicable to D-Star as you say. A strong D-Star signal would get into the RX though, despite CTCSS, I think but cannot prove it as no D-Star here. Doug - GM7SVK On 04/07/2010 17:57:16,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Alinco DR-03T

2010-06-13 Thread Doug Hutchison
Hi Andrew, Initially thank you for announcing the new box - cannot find it here yet. Have a DR-M03 obsolete (no T). It is OK as a link TXR, duty cycle might be a problem for repeater but a big enough cooler may solve that. Mine is 10w o/p, performs OK. Doug On 13/06/2010 20:30:33, vk4jv

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Active Low COR / COS (and rubber chickens) -- want to buy one?

2010-06-03 Thread Doug Hutchison
Brilliant as usual Skip.if the device you are using is active low toggle it to active high...the alluded problempower fails - goes low and keys up...love listening to carriers!! You actually can learn a lot from carriers...especially pigeons! Doug On 03/06/2010 16:53:46, skipp025

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

2010-06-03 Thread Doug Hutchison
Their??? English therethey're ...get the right one! What happened to English I wonder??? 8On 03/06/2010 20:47:07, dgrapach (dgrap...@gmail.com) wrote: I checked the drain hole on that brace and their is another one at the other end on the bottom, anyhow, you ARE RIGHT IT HAS 40 YEARS

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

2010-06-03 Thread Doug Hutchison
ACME DYNIMITE FOR SALE!! or is that DYNAMITE lol D On 03/06/2010 20:50:39, Chuck Kelsey (wb2...@roadrunner.com) wrote: Now someone needs to do the next guy a favor and drop the thing to the ground before someone gets hurt. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From:

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

2010-06-03 Thread Doug Hutchison
I know, you know butwhy I sent msg Chow for now.. D On 03/06/2010 21:07:19, Chuck Kelsey (wb2...@roadrunner.com) wrote: You are both wrong. It is there. - Original Message - From: Doug Hutchison specialq@ntlworld.com To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

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

2010-06-03 Thread Doug Hutchison
) wrote: Yea I know I didn't do to good in English class, I didn't know which their to put their... and I still don't know.. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Doug Hutchison specialq@... wrote: Their??? English therethey're ...get the right one! What

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

2010-06-03 Thread Doug Hutchison
) wrote: Yea I know I didn't do to good in English class, I didn't know which their to put their... and I still don't know.. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Doug Hutchison specialq@... wrote: Their??? English therethey're ...get the right one! What

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

2010-06-03 Thread Doug Hutchison
End of as far as I am concerned On 03/06/2010 21:45:20, Doug Hutchison (specialq@ntlworld.com) wrote: Vert funnyyou should now...Google it in future there is the correct word in the way you were using it and ignorance is no excuse sorry...same as the idiots who use 73's

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

2010-06-03 Thread Doug Hutchison
Ding ding!! On 03/06/2010 21:47:15, nj902 (wb0...@arrl.net) wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Doug Hutchison specialq@... wrote: Their??? English there they're ...get the right one! -- Just remember

Re: [Repeater-Builder] asking a help about GP-340 charger

2010-06-03 Thread Doug Hutchison
Mmmm.but consider the implications.and if not do not complain..cheap in the end may mean very expensive. for us all.read between the lines!! On 03/06/2010 22:00:45, kevin valentino (kevinvalent...@sbcglobal.net) wrote: I don't mean to be rude by any means. Is it a known

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

2010-06-03 Thread Doug Hutchison
You mean ANEnglish class! On 03/06/2010 22:21:52, Robert Boles (bobe...@yahoo.com) wrote: so when did this group become a English Class ? --- On Thu, 6/3/10, Doug Hutchison specialq@ntlworld.com wrote: From: Doug Hutchison specialq@ntlworld.com Subject: Re: [Repeater

[Repeater-Builder] Transformer cores

2010-05-29 Thread Doug Hutchison
Hello, Got situation where the 'elastic' or whatever inside RX IF transformer has disintegrated through age allowing ferrite core to drop to bottom thus negating adjustment. What successful fixes have been found for such a problem which will continue to allow adjustment yet not jam the core?

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Transformer cores

2010-05-29 Thread Doug Hutchison
favorite plumbers tape (wrap it on the threaded core) I keep a roll in my tool bag. I hope this helped. v44kai.Joel. - Original Message - From: Doug Hutchison specialq@ntlworld.com To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 12:37 PM Subject

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Transformer cores

2010-05-29 Thread Doug Hutchison
coating of bees wax on it, increasing the diameter and making it a bit sticky. That said, I've never done any procedure. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Doug Hutchison specialq@ntlworld.com [link: mailto:specialq@ntlworld.com] To: repeater-builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] White Noise on Micor TX

2010-05-23 Thread Doug Hutchison
Hi Tim, Might the RX be hearing the TX? Doug - GM7SVK On 23/05/2010 04:10:37, Tim - WD6AWP (tisaw...@gmail.com) wrote: I have a small amount white noise on the TX of a Micor repeater. It is most noticeable in the hang time but it's not coming from the controller. It's still there with the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: A warning to Land Mobile Radio Dealers

2010-04-29 Thread Doug Hutchison
It is called responsibility and conscience and above all RESPECT Well intentioned input dumb response! D On 29/04/2010 16:58:11, kd6aaj (kd6...@yahoo.com) wrote: Strange, considering the GMRS can come with radios you buy, before you even have the license. I guess you have to be one of

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Problems reaching the RB website sigh

2010-04-08 Thread Doug Hutchison
Well for what it is worth...no upgrades etc but get the warningsomething is amiss... D On 08/04/2010 18:20:22, ka9qjg (ka9...@wowway.com) wrote: I do not know if it related But a few days ago I upgraded to Goggle Chrome and I have had nothing but problems including this ever since, I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller order , paypal problems

2010-03-16 Thread Doug Hutchison
From whom did you order the controller?? On 16/03/2010 20:45:17, John J. Riddell (ve3...@earthlink.net) wrote: Some of you will recall that I had problems with Paypal when ordering a repeater controller. I sent two E mails to paypal and got no satisfactory reply...just stock answers

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Hamtronics R302 RSSI meter circuit.

2010-02-21 Thread Doug Hutchison
An opamp based analogue meter driver using input from TP4 on the R302. Doug On 21/02/2010 16:52:13, Leroy A. M. Baptiste (leroybapti...@spiceisle.com) wrote: What kind of circuit? From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gm7svk

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted: Parts list for Hamtronics R76 10 Meter Receiver

2010-01-07 Thread Doug Hutchison
Does JV at Hamtronics not have that info? Doug On 07/01/2010 16:33:41, skipp025 (skipp...@yahoo.com) wrote: Wanted: Parts list for Hamtronics R76 10 Meter Receiver I know this is a shot in the dark, but I'm going to ask anyway. Does anyone here have a copy of the Hamtronics R76

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Can we tuning duplexer with this equipment?

2009-12-23 Thread Doug Hutchison
Low power HT, VSWR meter and dummy load will get there but not as perfect as the proper RF kit. It can be done as Skip suggests. Cheers and seasons greetings to all... Doug On 23/12/2009 18:20:18, Jim Cicirello (ka2...@gmail.com) wrote: Hey Skip, for those of us who have a service monitor

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Can we tune duplexer with this equipment?

2009-12-23 Thread Doug Hutchison
Hi Skip, Ever think of writing a book.so much to offer and helped me and many others, many times. Thank you and Seasons Greetings to you and yours Sir...you are what Amateur Radio is about...(and the group). Doug - GM7SVK On 23/12/2009 7:06 PM, skipp025 wrote: Hello again, Doug

Re: [Repeater-Builder] R2001D (A13) card

2009-12-22 Thread Doug Hutchison
http://www.eham.net/forums/ModsAndRepairs/3326 http://www.tucker.com/java/jsp/product_partnoR2001D/HS_invid38200_condR.htm Might find someone who can help / shed some light, hope the links work OK. Just Googled R2001D, there is more out there. Good luck and Seasons greetings. Doug - GM7SVK

[Repeater-Builder] Trying to test my antenna system (suspect desense..)

2009-06-12 Thread Doug Hutchison
Suffering from poor receive perfomance and am trying to chech integrity of system. Single 3Db antenna, single output 6 cavity filter, 10w out of filter. Could someone enlighten me, the cavities are factory tuned 145.6875 tx 145.0875 rx and am attempting to check VSWR with an MFJ antenna

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Sinclair Dual Circulator Help

2009-06-12 Thread Doug Hutchison
Hi Willie, You should be able to get that info from Sonclair Technologies, Cambrigde. 01223 42 03 03. They have a short term internet access problem this morning but suggest try later in day once Canada wakes up and fixes the issue. Best regards, Doug - MM0BJA This might double up... ---

[Repeater-Builder] Re: PL (CTCSS) Filter

2009-03-21 Thread Doug Hutchison
Hi Bob, Cut a long story short .. looks like I did not actually finish the circuit which with my memory is no surprise. While working on the second build have found that the 1500 caps between pins 1 and 5 are missing as are the connections to pins 4 and 11. I think the reason was that I did

[Repeater-Builder] Re: PL (CTCSS) Filter

2009-03-21 Thread Doug Hutchison
Thank you Bob, Sorry to display my ignorance but 1500 what, nf, pf? Doug --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n...@... wrote: At 3/21/2009 06:20, you wrote: Hi Bob, Cut a long story short .. looks like I did not actually finish the circuit which with my memory is no surprise.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: PL (CTCSS) Filter

2009-03-20 Thread Doug Hutchison
Thank you both. Yes Bob have the 27k but seem to have made a mistake in the build somewhere in that the scope shows CTCSS still present on the output. Looks like there is some attenuation taking place, reducing all audio passing through by about a third. Cannot as yet see my error - will try a

[Repeater-Builder] PL (CTCSS) Filter

2009-03-19 Thread Doug Hutchison
Hi, Have built the filter circuit by Bob Dengler NO6B from the site. The unit works a treat but for some reason, DTMF detection fails on my 210 controller with the filter in use. DTMF is present on the output. Any suggestions re what might be causing this would be appreciated. Thank you, Doug

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Arcom RC210 PTT LED on all the time

2009-01-30 Thread Doug Hutchison
Hi, This is a 'normal' feature of the 210. It has no influence on any operation. Seems to affect port 1 only. 73 de Doug - GM7SVK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, DCFluX dcf...@... wrote: Try a diode between the PTT line and the repeater. On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 8:06 PM, Glenn

[Repeater-Builder] Cooling fan

2008-04-26 Thread Doug Hutchison
Hi, Have tried a few ex equipment and CPU cooler fans on a p/a heatsink but all generate a noise (light buzz) on the transmitted signal. Can anyone suggest the correct choice of fan (or what I am missing) to stop the buzz on the transmitted signal? RF choke? Tried cap up to 4700uf little

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Cooling fan

2008-04-26 Thread Doug Hutchison
* - Original Message - *From:* Doug Hutchison mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Sent:* Saturday, April 26, 2008 4:48 AM *Subject:* [Repeater-Builder] Cooling fan Hi, Have

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Transistor Switch

2007-12-07 Thread Doug Hutchison
Hi Bob, Yahoo sys always strips out lead spacing on such diagrams. Trick is to start each line with a character - see below. Best regards, Doug - GM7SVK OK, ASCII graphics time: to fans O |

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DCS decoder software?

2007-06-01 Thread Doug Hutchison
Hi George, You may be interested in having a look here:- http://www.scanaustralia.bigpondhosting.com/software/software1.html Doug --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, ka3hsw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know of a software program that will take discriminator audio and display

[Repeater-Builder] Seeking feed thru' cap value.

2007-04-22 Thread Doug Hutchison
What value of cap should be used as a minimum for TX RX controller inter-connection. 1000pf, 5000pf? Doug - GM7SVK

[Repeater-Builder] Problem with fan noise in power line.

2007-04-17 Thread Doug Hutchison
Have a system comprising 4m simplex link and 2m repeater running from same PSU. Tried using a brushless fan to boost cooling but when running and connected on the same PSU as the RF kit, the noise generated on 4m TX audio (not 2m), a very loud buzz, is incredible. Obviously the inverter noise

[Repeater-Builder] Tone filter

2007-04-03 Thread Doug Hutchison
Hi, Could anyone point me in the direction of a simple circuit which will facilitate the muting or suppression of a 1750 hz tone on the received audio. Thank you for readingregards, Doug - GM7SVK