RE: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair Q2221E 222 MHz duplexer: opinions?

2008-09-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
I think the Sinclair Q2221E duplexer would probably be okay for a low-power repeater, say, 15 to 18 watts, but it wouldn't be my first choice. More info is here: www.sinclairtechnologies.com/catalog/resources/pdf/Q2221E-DI.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] db 4060 high band

2008-09-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joel Hall Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 6:20 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] db 4060 high band Hope some of you guys that have

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6 meter Repeater

2008-09-04 Thread Eric Lemmon
levels when compared to solid-state PAs. There are significant differences between receivers, even between models made by the same company. More info about the CommShop software can be found here: http://www.dcico.com/dcilmr.htm 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 6 meter Repeater

2008-09-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
vertical separation, 13,368 feet horizontal. 50 watt transmitter, 0.35 uV receiver, 1.7 MHz split: 282 feet vertical separation, 18,905 feet horizontal. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Harrison Sent

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Wits End -- Desense

2008-09-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
hands on some of that stuff, you can try over-wrapping the jumper cables in your repeater with shielding tape, to see if an improvement results. Who knows- you might have a cure without doing anything more intrusive... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Wits End -- Desense

2008-09-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
applied where the jumper is stationary after installation. Genuine RG-400/U cable isn't cheap, but its shielding quality and flexibility are worth the cost. As another frequent poster to this list remarked, Good quality only hurts once; bad quality hurts over and over! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Trunking Mode?

2008-09-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
agency? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Terry Sent: Monday, September 01, 2008 10:17 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Trunking Mode? I realize this is OT but need

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair tuning instructions

2008-09-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
Bruce, If you send it to me for scanning, it will be posted on the Repeater-Builder site so that everyone can benefit. Please contact me directly at mycall at verizon dot net. Thanks for the offer! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Trunking Mode?

2008-09-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
. But hey, some rules are made to be broken, and it won't be the first time that a small police or fire department uses a frequency without the benefit of a license or proper coordination! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Wits End -- Desense

2008-08-31 Thread Eric Lemmon
than be exactly on the center frequency. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Transue Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 8:42 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer isolation/Antenna separation

2008-08-31 Thread Eric Lemmon
here: www.dcico.com/dcilmr.htm 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George Henry Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 12:55 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer

[Repeater-Builder] RE: [EMAIL PROTECTED] VHF Duplexer

2008-08-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
on a network analyzer and using a 1-to-10 watt Motorola 1225 full-duplex transceiver, it performs very well. For a 50-watt repeater at a 600 kHz split, you will need a full-size set of cavities, which can be built into a foot locker for portability. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message

[Repeater-Builder] RE: [EMAIL PROTECTED] VHF Duplexer

2008-08-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
performance. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Crowley Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 11:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [EMAIL PROTECTED] VHF Duplexer Hello I'm tring to get this done before the snow

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Tram antenna

2008-08-28 Thread Eric Lemmon
have you performed so far? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:26 PM To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Tram antenna I am

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Trunking Features w/o Trunking?

2008-08-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
, perhaps one or more simplex base stations will work just fine. If the number of such non-critical user groups is small, a single RF channel with different PL tones might be sufficient. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [Repeater-Builder] De-Sense and Circulator Question

2008-08-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:37 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] De-Sense and Circulator Question At 8/26/2008

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Trunking Features w/o Trunking?

2008-08-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
becomes active. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Powell Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 5:51 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Trunking Features w/o Trunking? I'm

RE: [Repeater-Builder] De-Sense and Circulator Question

2008-08-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
to it. And, for the really wealthy folks, there's also gold tape! I think I'll just stick (pun intended) with the blue-collar aluminum stuff... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n9wys Sent: Tuesday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Rackmount clips/screws

2008-08-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
Perhaps one should not assume that the rails are threaded 10-32, without verification. All of the racks I have purchased in the past three years are pre-threaded 12-24, not 10-32. The racks were made by Bud Industries: www.budind.com/pdf/hb1272.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original

RE: [Repeater-Builder] We all Love Super 33+ - Was Antennaconnectors sealing instructions

2008-08-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
electrical distributors give Hams the same discount as contractors. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nathan Bailey Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 4:47 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] maxar 80 uhf

2008-08-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
High Band) manual 6881037E95, which is still available from Motorola Parts for about $28. The PA board itself is different, of course, but the wiring to it should be similar if not identical between the VHF and UHF models. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna connectors sealing instructions

2008-08-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
SkotchKote sealer. Here are links to the products I mentioned, which are available through any electrical distributor: http://tinyurl.com/5pcvzj http://tinyurl.com/5hafp6 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Repeater-Builder] De-Sense and Circulator Question

2008-08-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
modules to the bulkhead connectors on the cabinet wall. Even though these in-cabinet factory jumpers were barely six inches long, they leaked enough to impair the performance of the repeater. Once I upgraded the internal jumpers to RG-400/U cable, the desense was gone. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

[Repeater-Builder] Andrew DB230-C Antenna

2008-08-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
this brand and this exact model in stock, please advise me directly at my call at verizon dot net. Thanks! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] We all Love Super 33+ - Was Antenna connectors sealing instructions

2008-08-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
Go to the 3m product page to see the many widths and lengths of Super 33+ tape: http://tinyurl.com/68jm7g Click on the Full Description link to get the full story. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: We all Love Super 33+ ....

2008-08-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
Yes, the 88 tape is thicker than the 33, but not by much: 8.5 mil versus 7.0 mil. Here's the info: http://tinyurl.com/58qmmr 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Ham Repeater Manufaturers

2008-08-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
Dave, The company you're looking for is Maggiore, the makers of Hi-Pro stations. Go here: www.hiprorepeaters.com/ For some reason, the company name is frequently misspelled as Maggorie. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Celwave Circulator

2008-08-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
$400 with a barely-adequate load deserves a larger-rated load, for perhaps 10% more outlay. In the end, it's worth the extra money. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nevada Amateur Radio Repeaters, Inc

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Cavity on the TX side

2008-08-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
should be insignificant, but try 0.5 dB and see how it performs. Please let this group know if the addition of a TX bandpass cavity filter affected the desense problem. A properly tuned and properly operating transmitter should not be harmed in any way by the addition of a bandpass cavity. 73, Eric

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Cavity on the TX side

2008-08-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
Scott, John is referring to a single bandpass cavity that he is adding to the TX side of his Motorola 4-can duplexer. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Overstreet Sent: Wednesday, August 20

RE: [Repeater-Builder] De-Sense and Circulator Question

2008-08-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
. Go here for the data sheet: www.telewave.com/pdf/TWDS-4015.pdf It would be helpful to know the make and model numbers of your transmitter and receiver. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Transue

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Build your own

2008-08-18 Thread Eric Lemmon
and still be quite efficient. However, many of the Amateur-grade mobile radios I have tested- by no means an exhaustive sampling- run quite hot at reduced power levels. YMMV... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R1225 question

2008-08-18 Thread Eric Lemmon
, Ext PTT, I/O Hook, RX Audio Mute, Public Address, Channel Steer 0, Channel Steer 1, or Channel Steer 2. 5. If Output, choose from Null, Ext Alarm, PL/DPL-CSQ Detect, or CSQ Detect. Write the codeplug to the radio, and you're done. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair antennas suggestions

2008-08-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
to low-split, for operation in the 2m band. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of georgiaskywarn Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 4:43 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GE low band Desk top units

2008-08-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
, LBI-4145, and LBI-4323. If any reader happens to have a clean and complete original paper copy of any of these four LBIs, please contact me directly at mycall at verizon dot net. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF 5000 CLB and CXB

2008-08-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
Bob, I'd say the chances are very good that you can switch power supplies. Nevertheless, please advise the model numbers of the power supplies you have. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Luttrull

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF 5000 CLB and CXB

2008-08-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
these signals. The Power Supply Service Manual 6881094E30 is still available from Motorola Parts for about $20. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Luttrull Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 1:19 PM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-08-12 Thread Eric Lemmon
Mark, What is the number stamped in black ink directly on the PCB of the master control module? I know you recently received the community repeater manual, and that manual doesn't contain the information on that module? Odd... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Power Supply

2008-08-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
will be NLA. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wb6mmv Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 8:06 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Power Supply I recently received

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Genesis series bank charger question

2008-08-10 Thread Eric Lemmon
Albert, What is the complete model number of your charger? There are several different versions of the multi-charger. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Albert Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 4:15 PM

[Repeater-Builder] Micor UHF Repeater Station Manual

2008-08-10 Thread Eric Lemmon
manual is over 18 MB, it is in five parts. The companion Control and Application Manual 68P81025E60 will follow in a week or so. Enjoy! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Genesis series bank charger question

2008-08-10 Thread Eric Lemmon
. If you don't have the manual for your charger, call 800-422-4210 and order a copy from Motorola Parts. Navigate through the telephone maze to Parts ID, and ask what manual covers the NTN4668A multi-charger. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Genesis series bank charger question

2008-08-10 Thread Eric Lemmon
Albert, Don't bother calling Motorola Parts. I found the manual number for the NTN4668A: 6881106C66. Unfortunately, it has only recently been cancelled and is NLA. Bummer! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Height Gain figure

2008-08-10 Thread Eric Lemmon
can't use a handie-talkie on the moon to talk through a repeater on Earth, even though you might have a clear line-of-sight path. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Schafer Sent: Sunday, August 10

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Hum on MSR200 Receiver

2008-08-09 Thread Eric Lemmon
and/or the controller should have just one DC power source. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 7:37 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Hum on MSR200

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Height Gain figure

2008-08-09 Thread Eric Lemmon
reference on this topic: www.repeater-builder.com/ge/datafile-bulletin/df-10003-01.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Kimball Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 9:58 AM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Source.....

2008-08-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
in some respects, but I have found Telewave equipment to be a good value for the money. www.telewae.com I have no financial ties with Telewave, I'm simply a satisfied customer. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Source.....

2008-08-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
Oops! I left a letter out of the Telewave link. Try www.telewave.com 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Lemmon Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 9:22 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Hustler G6 440 MHz

2008-08-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
with Decibel Products DB404 and DB408 antennas. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jimmyrtle Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 2:19 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Hustler

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Astron Pi-150W Inverter schematic

2008-08-04 Thread Eric Lemmon
Alex, Call Astron at 949-458-7277 and ask for Fred in Tech Support. He'll send you the schematic. Or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of vintageaudio2004 Sent: Monday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Switching a Repeater Betwen AC Sources

2008-08-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
possibility that the two incoming power sources may not be exactly in phase with each other- as when one source may be an engine-driven generator- a transfer switch that can handle asynchronous sources must be used. The Pulizzi switch in the link above is such a device, and it is not cheap! 73, Eric

[Repeater-Builder] RE: [GE Mastr II] 2m/220/440 Repeater antennas

2008-08-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
. Are you looking to run 100-plus watts in each band simultaneously? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fred Moore Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 3:21 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [GE Mastr II] 2m/220/440 Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Power Supply from a PC. Slightly OT

2008-08-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
John, What issue of QST carried the article about converting a PC power supply? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kf0m Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 7:41 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Unknow Radio - Anyone can help?

2008-08-02 Thread Eric Lemmon
requirements of Brazil, the radio in question appears to be a Mocom-70. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alexandre Souza Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 7:16 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Dual battery system

2008-08-02 Thread Eric Lemmon
-Key sells this item for about $24 apiece. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Dietrich Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 3:18 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Anderson Power Pole / MTR2000 Repeater

2008-08-02 Thread Eric Lemmon
The MTR2000 PowerPole connectors are definitely the 75 ampere version. But be careful: Before you cement the housings together, note that they are arranged one over the other, not side-by-side. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-08-02 Thread Eric Lemmon
the same tone for encode as for decode. Some user radios may have less-than-pure tones, and may be over-deviated; it may not be prudent to allow such tones to pass through. Perhaps you need a Vibrasender reed installed for the encode function. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message

[Repeater-Builder] Zetron 38A and Max Manuals

2008-07-31 Thread Eric Lemmon
in the Files section of the Repeater-Builder Group. The same manuals will soon be available in the Zetron section of the RBTIP. The schematics are in their correct locations within each manual, so you don't have to download them separately. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] FS: Celwave 6 Cavity UHF Repeater-Base Station Duplexer

2008-07-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
watt UHF MTR2000 repeater, and it is an excellent performer. Prior to installation, I verified that its isolation was better than the 120 dB specified- a very good figure. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Zetron 38A Manual

2008-07-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
directly into PDF. If that is too much trouble, please contact me directly at mycall at verizon dot net. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Morris WA6ILQ Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 9:57 PM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power Supply Question

2008-07-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
to different loads in the same rack, because there may be a DC potential on the grounding system. It is not always a good idea to have the negative lead grounded in more than one location. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
of these important documents are now cancelled and NLA from Motorola Parts, they are in the queue to be scanned. Once you have the manuals in hand, you can re-configure the jumpers to restore standalone repeater operation. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
by title and the publication number, including letter suffix. Thanks! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n9wys Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 10:26 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
backplane I have worked with is the DVP version, TLN5979A. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Berlen, K9HX Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 10:38 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
machines, there may be some incompatibilities to consider. The Micor CA manual 6881025E60 assumes that the TLN5644A backplane is installed. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ac6vj Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008

RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
swapping the TRN6421A backplane for a standard TLN5644A backplane. That way, you can use readily-available modules, and not worry about finding new manuals. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n9wys Sent

RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
as Item Number 260214404023. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n9wys Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 4:56 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF MICOR Unified Chassis I

RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
and complete original hard copy of that manual and are willing to loan it for scanning, please contact me directly at mycall at verizon dot net. Thanks! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n9wys Sent: Sunday

[Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Isolation (WAS Cable Length for Duplexer)

2008-07-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
have? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of garyp609 Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 1:45 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: How to figure cable length for duplexer? Does

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola power supply

2008-07-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
John, The TPN1136A can supply 8 amperes before exceeding its input fuse rating. I'm not familiar with the TPN1175A. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 2:32 PM

RE: RE: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Measuring Desense

2008-07-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
adapters can also contribute to desense, and that's why I always make up new jumpers with the proper connectors on each end. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Transue Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: PL Problem

2008-07-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
to three times what is necessary for reliable decoding? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of nj902 Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 6:59 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: PL

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Switching a Repeater Betwen AC Sources

2008-07-18 Thread Eric Lemmon
paths may decrease the total impedance to a fault on any one branch circuit, that in no way constitutes license to eliminate a required grounding connection. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff

RE: [Repeater-Builder] PL Problem

2008-07-18 Thread Eric Lemmon
tones, and that may be part of the problem. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tgundo2003 Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 5:56 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] PL Problem I

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies

2008-07-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
. The cause was revealed when he measured his line-to-line voltage as close to 208 VAC. His power amplifier was rated for 240 VAC, but was starving when fed 87% of its design voltage. A commercially-available boost transformer was installed to give him a true 240 VAC supply. Problem solved. 73, Eric

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Switching a Repeater Betwen AC Sources

2008-07-14 Thread Eric Lemmon
a fiber-optic link to pass data between them, else the two devices will have a common ground connection through the data cable's shield. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff DePolo Sent: Monday, July 14

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Measuring Desense

2008-07-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
-tee device. Choose wisely. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff DePolo Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 8:15 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Measuring Desense

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: antenna mounting hardware

2008-07-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
, and shorter lengths are available. McMaster-Carr also sells both round-end and square-end stainless-steel U-bolts. You won't find this stuff at your local hardware store. More info here: www.mcmaster.com 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: antenna mounting hardware

2008-07-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
at that location. Major communications supply houses like Tessco, Talley, and Hutton carry mounting hardware for tower applications. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Wright Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 11:15 AM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Need a Switching Circuit for AC/Battery Power

2008-07-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
is not sufficiently charged. Some power supplies are unable to start up with a load connected, and that characteristic may complicate your switchover scheme. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gmail - Kevin

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Switching a Repeater Betwen AC Sources

2008-07-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
anything, find out what caused that tripped circuit breaker- there may be a dangerous condition that must be fixed. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Laryn Lohman Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 5:18 PM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Tool needed for removing Potentiometer nuts

2008-07-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
Tom, Harbor Freight Tools carries some oddball pin wrenches and snap ring pliers that work fine on ring nuts. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thomas Oliver Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 11:02 PM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: WANTED: Circulator / Isolator for 146 MHz

2008-07-10 Thread Eric Lemmon
for the re-work, but the result was a perfectly-operating isolator that had a new-unit warranty. It is still in daily service today. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Al Wolfe Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSR PA Question

2008-07-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
output when properly tuned. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil Hebert Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 12:56 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSR PA Question TLD2601A I

[Repeater-Builder] For Sale - MSF5000 Yellow Tee Cable

2008-07-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
an offer directly to me at mycall at verizon dot net. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] High AC Line

2008-07-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
in the house get bright, each time the refrigerator starts. Since this defect is almost always upstream of the meter, its correction is the responsibility of the utility. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RadioShack Recalls Powe r Supplies  Due toElectrocution and Fire Hazards

2008-07-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
color), and yellow/green for the equipment grounding conductor. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Wright Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 6:21 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: Re

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due toElectrocution and Fire Hazards

2008-07-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
a dangerous shock hazard. It would be a good idea to unplug the lights before changing out a lamp. Of course, if the light strings are not NRTL-listed and/or are polarized incorrectly, the receptacle polarity becomes irrelevant. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards

2008-07-04 Thread Eric Lemmon
, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mung Bungholio Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 8:49 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards

2008-07-04 Thread Eric Lemmon
urging, he hired a competent electrician to install a new and dedicated branch circuit for his workbench. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Kupferschmidt Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 5:47 PM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS and P25 Question

2008-07-02 Thread Eric Lemmon
Steve, No, you can't use P25 on GMRS. Part 95.631(e) says it all: No GMRS or CB transmitter shall employ a digital modulation or emission. The latest edition of Part 95 Rules is available here: www.repeater-builder.com/fcc/2007-part-95-rules.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message

RE: [Repeater-Builder] ID INFO NEEDED

2008-06-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
Dennis, That is a General Electric model number, but I could not find it listed in the microfiche file. Please check very carefully for any other numbers on this device, especially any number stamped in black ink along the edge of a PCB. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Additional help to ID AMP

2008-06-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
amperes at 12.8 VDC at full power output. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dennis Griffin Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 3:26 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Additional

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Tower lighting on 200 foot tower - maybe off topic

2008-06-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
or not. If significant changes have been made to the tower or in the air traffic near the tower, a new Aeronautical Study may be warranted. The important document you should read is FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, available here: http://tinyurl.com/2ogwe4 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message

RE: [Repeater-Builder] LBI for 19C320523G2 and 19C328763G1

2008-06-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Camilo So Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 2:07 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] LBI for 19C320523G2 and 19C328763G1 Thank you Gary

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for manual for Moto B91RCB station

2008-06-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
Bob, The service manual for the B91RCB upright 330 watt station is 6881022E95, but it is no longer available from Motorola Parts. The other manual you need is 6881025E60, which is the Micor Control and Applications Manual, but it also is NLA. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message

RE: [Repeater-Builder] recommendation requested....tripod mount install

2008-06-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
Nylon or polypropylene rope, which stretches easily. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kfd29 Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 7:04 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Reasonably low wind load antenna

2008-06-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
something better- much better! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tony VE6MVP Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 7:28 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Reasonably low wind load

RE: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 633-6a-2n notch duplexer

2008-06-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
. A technician at Celwave explained that the coupling loops (under the black plastic hole plugs) must be adjusted for optimum performance at the intended frequency of operation, and that is something that is difficult to do without the proper test equipment and tools. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 633-6a-2n notch duplexer

2008-06-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
cumbersome to use, it is well worth its cost when the return-loss function is not needed on a daily basis. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n9wys Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 4:30 PM To: Repeater-Builder

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