RE: [Repeater-Builder] DC Ground Lightning Protection on antenna????

2009-06-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
copper conductor. Specific guidance for the grounding and bonding of radio and television antennas, including Amateur Radio systems, is found in Article 810 of NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair Q202GC Duplexer Help

2009-06-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
to have 14 inches between tee centers. I have tuned three such duplexers after modification, and their performance is very good. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n4sfu Sent: Monday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help with Duplexer

2009-06-28 Thread Eric Lemmon
Ron, Your Q202G must be an earlier version, with a different method of adjusting the notch. A Sinclair bandpass cavity uses two loops, so the cavities you have are not bandpass. A photo would be helpful. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Help with Duplexer

2009-06-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
-builder.com/sinclair/sinclair-q202-g-cable-harness.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n4sfu Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 7:13 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Transmitter matching

2009-06-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
is a good thing- it stabilizes the PA load at 50 ohms. Even without an isolator, anything that can be done to reduce the amount of real power expended in the PA transistors will definitely prolong their lives. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] repeater control card for master 2

2009-06-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
each. The information about the control board is found in LBI-30714, here: www.repeater-builder.com/ge/lbi-library/lbi-30714b.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of bratwhatwoman Sent

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Transmitter matching

2009-06-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
by the power consumption of the PA, and really doesn't alter the outcome. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff DePolo Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 7:00 PM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] VHF repeater suggestions...

2009-06-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
is necessary but can be added. Be aware that the 100 watt VHF station is made in two splits (132-154 MHz and 150-174 MHz), and you must order the lower (Range 1) split for 2m service. More information is here: www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/mtr2k/mtr-index.html 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile Duplexer for 30W repeater ok?

2009-06-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
duplexer was installed, the range of the portable repeater was significantly improved, with no other changes. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kt...@ameritech.net Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 1

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Mobile Duplexer for 30W repeater ok?

2009-06-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
-Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kt...@ameritech.net Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 3:07 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Mobile Duplexer for 30W repeater ok? Thanks to

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Mobile Duplexer for 30W repeater ok?

2009-06-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
Tony, I recently tested a Celwave model 633-6A-1N duplexer that was manufactured for 70 cm, and both sides had insertion loss below 0.95 dB with notch depths above 80 dB. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil

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

2009-06-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
be no longer than necessary. What is the make and model of your duplexer, and of your antenna? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of aisendwight Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 6:11 PM

[Repeater-Builder] Use Heliax on a Crank-Up Tower? (Was: Need tips for repeater performance)

2009-06-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
coaxial cable on antennas that are moveable or rotatable. We leave appropriate slack to allow movement, and have yet to suffer a failure. The double braided shield of RG-214/U cable seems to survive years of movement. Perhaps other list members have a better solution...? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

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

2009-06-16 Thread Eric Lemmon
only to measure the VSWR of the antenna, by itself. Correct tuning of a duplexer is best done with a network analyzer, measuring return loss. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Quantar T-5365A

2009-06-14 Thread Eric Lemmon
/quantar-id/quantar-article.html 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Robert Pease Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 8:33 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Maxtrac Power setting question

2009-06-14 Thread Eric Lemmon
software are explained in the MaxTrac RSS User's Guide 6880900Z03, available from Motorola Parts for about $33. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tgundo2003 Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 11

RE: [Repeater-Builder] building a repeater out of two MTS2000 hand helds

2009-06-14 Thread Eric Lemmon
service manual. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of pe1pme Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 3:13 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] building a repeater out of two

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Sinclair Dual Circulator Help

2009-06-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
from 50 ohms. You can't properly tune an isolator, even when using a vector network analyzer, if the dummy loads are not very close to 50 ohms. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Wullie

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair Dual Circulator Help

2009-06-12 Thread Eric Lemmon
be very unstable when the load impedance shifts, and can cause severe damage to the PA or to itself. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Wullie Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 12:22 AM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair Dual Circulator Help

2009-06-12 Thread Eric Lemmon
just fine. If a UHF Micor circulator responds to the tweaking described in Kevin's article, I don't think it's necessary to take any more action. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Celwave Antenna

2009-06-10 Thread Eric Lemmon
to one side of the intended coverage area. In some cases, an aluminum dipole antenna is superior to a fiberglass antenna. More information is needed about your site to make recommendations for a type of antenna, then your pocketbook will determine what brand to choose. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Six-Meter Isolator Circulator

2009-06-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
and will have a guarantee of workmanship. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 8:36 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Six

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 19D424984 G1 Tx Monitor panel

2009-06-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
Doug, If your panel has only one RF Detector Module, then it definitely is not the low-band unit- which has two modules in series. What part number is stamped on the module in your unit? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 19D424984 G1 Tx Monitor panel

2009-06-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
-14 VDC. Nevertheless, it should be fine at 2m with only calibration of the wattmeter being needed. Dunno how useful it would be on a Mastr II repeater, which already has forward and reverse power controls. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Power Supply for Repeater

2009-06-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
in the 20-ampere class comes pretty close to what a commercial power supply costs. When you add the cost of a nice cabinet, you may not save a dime by building it yourself. Choose wisely... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 19D424984 G1 Tx Monitor panel

2009-06-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
, but alas, this LBI is so rare that it was not scanned for the GE LBI database. Needless to say, IMTS went away many years ago as cellular technologies took hold. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for 220 Repeater Antenna [1 Attachment]

2009-06-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
tuned... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Ryan Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 7:50 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for 220 Repeater Antenna

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Manual Needed

2009-05-31 Thread Eric Lemmon
MHz band, as evidenced by the 77 in the combination number. If it were designed for a different band or power level, some of the documents in the above list would be different. Had you not included the combination number in your message, you would almost certainly get a pig in a poke. 73, Eric

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna separation for UHF repeater operation

2009-05-31 Thread Eric Lemmon
, with the RX antenna at the top. Obviously, more separation is better. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Aisen Lopez Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 6:16 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola CDM 1250

2009-05-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
, click the drop-down arrow and select which personality you want in that position. All of this information is in the tutorial on the CD. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ralph S. Turk Sent

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MOTOROLA 2-WAY (12) MANUALS

2009-05-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
It would be very helpful if you listed the complete publication number, with the letter suffix, and a brief description of the model and frequency range of each manual. Otherwise, it's a pig in a poke. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help Identifying Matrix in Mastr II

2009-05-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
Laryn, PSLM = Priority Search Lock Monitor. See LBI-4691: www.repeater-builder.com/ge/lbi-library/lbi-4691i.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Laryn Lohman Sent: Wednesday, May 27

RE: [Repeater-Builder] TX max power

2009-05-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
keeping the power below 50 watts. Keep in mind that CommShop, like most similar programs, makes many assumptions that may or may not be true in your particular case. Keeping the PA from burning up due to a high duty cycle in repeater service may be more important than avoiding desense. 73, Eric

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Hello new member here w/question

2009-05-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
significant optimism. Indeed, it may be prudent to examine the desired coverage area closely to determine what antenna pattern will perform the best, and choose the antenna accordingly. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Hello new member here w/question

2009-05-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
the opportunity, please provide more details about the radio and the duplexer, such as make, model, size, etc. What preamp is going to be used? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Poindexter

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Dry Transfers for PCB Construction

2009-05-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
piece of acetate- the product used to make overhead slides (before PowerPoint became the standard). Sandwich this acetate sheet onto the sensitized PCB, making certain that the emulsion side is facing the PCB. If not, reverse the image before printing onto the acetate. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Help Identifying Matrix in Mastr II

2009-05-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
telephone drawer, but the frequencies will provide valuable information. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Laryn Lohman Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 8:05 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT - recommendation needed - battery charger

2009-05-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
current drawn by accessories that are always in standby mode. The cigarette lighter receptacle often cannot be used to connect a battery float power supply, because it usually is connected to the battery only when the ignition switch is on. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help with power supply

2009-05-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
of a good, high-capacity 28 VDC power supply is always much greater than one that has been hacked to operate at a lower value. Before you decide what to do, call Fred (the Tech Support guru at Astron) and ask his advice. Go to the Astron web site for the phone number. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Desense on High Power Linear Repeater?

2009-05-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
output is free of spurs? Since increasing the power output of a repeater seldom increases its coverage area, is it really necessary that you run 100 watts? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Desense on High Power Linear Repeater?

2009-05-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
Aaron, You left out the crucial information: What model Telewave duplexer? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of atms169 Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:29 PM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Desense on High Power Linear Repeater?

2009-05-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
. Even when tuned on a network analyzer, a TPRD-1454 duplexer seldom can reach 80 dB- and that is simply not enough. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of atms169 Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 simplex base station conversion to repeater

2009-05-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
with the optional battery charger power supply, which is a good thing. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Carstarphen Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 3:28 PM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Isolator Loss

2009-05-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
of the fundamental transmitted carrier, so it should be followed by a simple harmonic notch filter or a low-pass filter. As for the Kenwood TKR-750, I leave it to other and better-informed folks to respond to Item 2. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Isolator Loss

2009-05-16 Thread Eric Lemmon
of the isolator depends upon a stable 50 ohm impedance at the dummy load port. I think you made some good choices for the duplexer, feedline, and isolator. The Diamond F22 is perhaps not the most rugged antenna for 2m repeater use, but YMMV. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message

RE: [possible spam] RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Isolator Loss

2009-05-16 Thread Eric Lemmon
of the fundamental transmitted carrier, so it should be followed by a simple harmonic notch filter or a low-pass filter. As for the Kenwood TKR-750, I leave it to other and better-informed folks to respond to Item 2. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Using the motorola cdm1250 radio for Repeater setup. what level should the mic ?

2009-05-16 Thread Eric Lemmon
service manual suggests setting the Accessory Mic Gain to 31.5 or 33.0 dB. Further adjustment will be made in the controller. All of the setup details are in the CDR700 service manual 6864110R66, available from Motorola Parts (800-422-4210) for about $15. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Using the Motorola CDM1250 radio for Repeater setup. What level should the mic ?

2009-05-15 Thread Eric Lemmon
, available from Motorola Parts (800-422-4210) for about $15. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Summerhawk Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 9:24 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MOTOROLA CDM, MAXTRAC DUAL RACK MOUNTS

2009-05-14 Thread Eric Lemmon
Manual is 6864110R66, still available from Motorola Parts (800-422-4210) for about $15. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of aisendwight Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 3:33 AM To: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] (Anderson Power Poles revisited)

2009-05-09 Thread Eric Lemmon
connector and replace it with the standard PowerPole. A local ARES group has adopted this practice, so there is never a delay in setting up an emergency station. I have no financial interest in West Mountain Radio; I am simply a satisfied customer. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] (Anderson Power Poles revisited)

2009-05-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
does not make a proper crimp! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY - Original Message - From: MCH m...@nb.net mailto:mch%40nb.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 4:53 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] (anderson power poles

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 440 MHZ Duplexer Recommendation/Repeater at TV Station

2009-05-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
presence. If your site has good coverage, you may not need any amplification to make up for the slight insertion loss of the bandpass filter. I suggest that you use a good BpBr duplexer, rather than a simple notch duplexer, to gain additional bandpass filtering. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TASMA 70 cm band coordination

2009-05-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
. At least, not yet. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of raffertysec Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 10:44 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TASMA 70 cm band

[Repeater-Builder] RE: TASMA makes a move to take over coordinating responsibilities for the 440 band

2009-05-04 Thread Eric Lemmon
This could get real interesting, real fast, since the big difference between SCRRBA and TASMA band plans is whether the 70cm repeater inputs should be above or below the outputs. They are opposite polarities! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Jeff [mailto:jeff.92

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Ham installation quality/non-quality

2009-05-04 Thread Eric Lemmon
Kris, There's a bit of disinformation in your message. The GR1225 contains a full-duplex R1225 transceiver, which includes a controller inside the single chassis. The others are pairs of mobile radios. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RE: TASMA makes a move to take over coordinating responsibilities for the 440 band

2009-05-04 Thread Eric Lemmon
Oops! You're absolutely correct. Must be that continuous loss of brain cells that teetotalers keep warning me about... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wa6vpl Sent: Monday, May 04

[Repeater-Builder] MTR2000 Quirk - False Station Failure Indication

2009-05-02 Thread Eric Lemmon
the programming says that slot is vacant, or if that module is missing when the station programming says it is installed. It is likely that a similar anomaly will occur when other optional modules are concerned, but I have not tested that hypothesis. Live and learn! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Rule Question

2009-04-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
Larry, The latest edition (2008) of part 90 can be downloaded here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/fcc/2008-part-90-rules.pdf The licensing of control (FX1) stations is found in paragraph 90.119(b) on page 85. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Insurance?

2009-04-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
Dan, It's not clear whether you are wanting to insure your equipment against theft or damage, or want to insure your group against liability. Please clearly state which you want information about. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Computer noise in 2M Repeater

2009-04-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
promptly. Don't quote the FCC rules quite yet. If the polite approach does not get results, contact the site owner. Above all, do not just sit and wring your hands. The wireless owner must comply with Part 15 rules, but he must be told if there is a problem. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 CXB Manual

2009-04-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
Bob, I guess you mean service manual. What band is your station? The manuals are unique to the band of operation. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Luttrull Sent: Saturday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 CXB Manual

2009-04-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
MHz, 6, 15, 40, 75, or 110 watts Only the first and second manuals in this list are still available from Motorola Parts, for about $55 and $70, respectively. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RFS PD220-N Question Regarding Mounting Clamps

2009-04-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
Len, I'm not sure what a PD220-N antenna is, since the PD220 antennas listed in my Celwave catalog have a digit after the hyphen. Anyway, the side mount kit for a PD220 antenna is the PD503. It is adjustable to mount the antenna between 6 and 7' away from the tower. The PD556 is a shorter

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Insurance?

2009-04-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
customers, and they were very unhappy with that situation. The Ham was kicked off the site, and the bad feelings against Amateur repeaters still exist- and we all are still paying for that bad apple's poor judgment. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola RFS Celwave 0185417U02 VHF Duplexer

2009-04-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
designed for, nor suitable for, 2m operation. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Sangeeth Musaliar Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:36 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola RFS Celwave 0185417U02 VHF Duplexer

2009-04-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
is optimized for 158-174 MHz. I just purchased this exact duplexer for a commercial VHF repeater, and its performance is awesome- better than 100 dB isolation between TX and RX. I have posted the 11-page manual in the MTR2000 folder in this group's files section. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original

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

2009-04-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
- NOT! Immediately after this incident, all personnel were educated in the basics of solvents. The drums of solvents were separated and clearly marked as to their applications. I am not a chemist, but I am careful to use powerful solvents only for their intended purposes. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT - Kenwood Microphone issue!

2009-04-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
) Should be about 13.5 VDC Pin 2 (PTTG) Should be at ground potential Pin 3 (PTT) Should be about 4.7 VDC Pin 4 (MICG) Should be at ground potential Pin 5 (MIC) Should be 3k to 13k ohms to ground with power off Pin 6 (HK) Should be about 4.7 VDC 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT - Kenwood Microphone issue!

2009-04-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
I forgot to include the info that the correct mike for a TK-840 or TK-840(N) is the KMC-18. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Lemmon Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 1:45 PM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] TRN6091B Spectra-Tac Signal Quality Modules

2009-04-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
, but info on both is included. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jesse Lloyd Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 7:17 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] TRN6091B

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater information please

2009-04-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
as an 800 MHz Micor repeater station. You will need manuals 6881031E45, 6881025E60, and possibly 6881031E95. Only the 6881031E45 manual is still available from Motorola Parts, for about $38. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Converting a TKR-750/850 for Amateur Usage

2009-04-16 Thread Eric Lemmon
You may have a different radio in mind, because the Kenwood TKR-740 and -840 repeaters definitely do have built-in tone, and are full duplex. Very high quality units. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for parts placement diagram for TLD1593-A PA

2009-04-15 Thread Eric Lemmon
Henry, I have sent you a PDF of the image you seek, by private mail. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Henry Harms Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 11:18 AM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Funny noise on repeat audio

2009-04-14 Thread Eric Lemmon
fan that runs at a very slow speed is adequate for most applications. A fan that runs at less than 1000 rpm is usually adequate, and is almost noiseless to boot. Nobody likes a whiney fan! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 2 Meter Repeater Antenna Suggestions

2009-04-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
never consider using a fiberglass collinear antenna in those applications. Such dipole antennas are made by Sinclair and Decibel Products, to name two makers. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: All Band Repeater - HUMOR

2009-04-12 Thread Eric Lemmon
Hammond makes a line of die-cast boxes that are available from Mouser Electronics. Start here: http://www.mouser.com/catalog/637/1891.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Louis Sent

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MVP or his cousin!!

2009-04-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
/product-code-indexes/index-pc08-custom-mvp-mobi les.pdf or here: http://tinyurl.com/ckqy9l 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gervais Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 4:37 PM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MVP or his cousin!!

2009-04-10 Thread Eric Lemmon
Gervais, What is the model or combination number that appears on each radio's label? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gervais Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 7:42 AM To: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola R56 grounding

2009-04-10 Thread Eric Lemmon
, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wd8chl Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 8:22 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola R56 grounding Eric Lemmon wrote

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola R56 grounding

2009-04-09 Thread Eric Lemmon
authors are aware of the NEC conflicts and are planning to reconcile those issues in a future edition. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob M. Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 1:29 AM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R56 grounding

2009-04-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
installations. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Daron Wilson Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 1:41 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R56 grounding

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola R56 grounding

2009-04-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com , Eric Lemmon wb6...@... wrote: However, there are a few recommendations for equipment grounding that violate the National Electrical Code, and would be nixed by a competent electrical inspector. Eric, I have NFPA 70 and the R56

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Anyone been able to use Telewave TPRD-1554 on 222 MHz?

2009-04-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
work okay on a 147 MHz pair, but probably not on a 145 MHz pair. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Budd Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 6:15 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Help ID'ing component!

2009-04-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
Louis, My TX-RX catalog provides the following information: 89 = Preselector 88 = 890-960 MHz 95482 = Not listed, probably a custom product 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Louis

RE: [Repeater-Builder] CDM500 powerup issues

2009-04-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
Don't forget to enable pin 10 as ignition sense in the software, for both radios. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Milt Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 6:22 PM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Isolation Curves

2009-04-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
the receiver sensitivity, so I simply assumed 0.3 uV. If you're willing to accept some desense, you can get by with less isolation. I consider 80 dB of duplexer isolation to be a minimum, and prefer to achieve 95 dB or more for most repeaters. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Celwave 633-6A-2N Tuning down to 441 / 446

2009-04-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
, publish that information for the benefit of others. Any takers? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Plack Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 8:21 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Auto Deviation Meter Help

2009-04-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
Charles, What is the model number of this device? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles Lowery Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 8:52 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Station ID volume on kenwood tkr 850-1

2009-03-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
Dave, The CW ID deviation adjustment is step 26 in the service manual alignment section. It is adjusted with your PC when running FPU KPG-91D software. The default setting is +/- 2 kHz, but it can be set to any value you wish. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] supply

2009-03-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
This schematic should be helpful: www.repeater-builder.com/micor/pdf/tpn1151-1152a-power-supply-schematic.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Henry Wingate Sent: Thursday, March 26

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Thank You - Interference Help - WTB

2009-03-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
About the only device that has a sharp enough response is a front-end crystal filter. While very effective, they are lossy and cost between $350 and $500 each. Here is more info: www.mtronpti.com/pdf/21334133Filter_datasheet81007.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY --- In Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Asntenna Painting

2009-03-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
Chris, This question comes up quite often, but I will repeat the standard response. Go here: www.rfsworld.com/index.php?p=276l=1listName=applicationnotesindexVal=1 If you have any other questions about Celwave Stationmaster antennas, contact the Tech Support folks for more information. 73, Eric

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair Q2220E

2009-03-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
of desense- and that means 95 to 100 dB of isolation with most practical repeaters. Choose wisely... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Terry Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 11:29 AM To: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Decibel dipole array sweeps

2009-03-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
I got the same result. The link was parsed incorrectly. Try this: www.broadsci.com/Antennasweepsr1.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n...@no6b.com Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 12

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RE: AF2140 filter

2009-03-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
easily with a TG-equipped spectrum analyzer; just tune for maximum notch at the second harmonic. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Doug Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 12:54 PM To: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Decibel dipole array sweeps

2009-03-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
Mark, It may be a browser issue. I clicked on the link below, and the correct page opened. It works fine with XP Pro and IE7. Go figure... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark

RE: [Repeater-Builder] LBI-31851 IDA controller P21-P29

2009-03-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
occur automatically. In any case, the document on Repeater-Builder seems to be intact. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of iamcranked Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 2:17 PM To: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile Repeater

2009-03-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
that is in service with many Public Safety agencies in Central California, but it does require a power amplifier. A TKR840 with a TPL PA is hard to beat for durability. Needless to say, the TKR850 and the TKR840 are light years apart in quality and performance. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original

RE: [Repeater-Builder] I'm looking for Manuals for a MSR-2000 UHF repeater

2009-03-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
scanned and posted on the MSR2000 list, here: www.repeater-builder.com/mitrek/mitrek-index.html Scroll down to the bottom of that page for the MSR2000 section. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Im looking for manuals for my MCR-2000 UHF repeater.

2009-03-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
I'm drawing a blank here (might be my advanced age and infirmities), so please educate me: What is an MCR-2000 repeater, and who makes it? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf

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