[Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-30 Thread kc7stw
It is very funny to me that the cheap Wouxun and Puxing radios have features found on commercial gear. Such a simple thing as reverse burst is added into this cheap radio, but yet our over priced ham rigs don't even offer DPL half the time. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Ralph

[Repeater-Builder] Re: More on GMRS - Fwd: FCC NPRM proposes complete part 95 rewrite

2010-07-04 Thread kc7stw
behavior of children young teens on FRS and unlicensed GMRS use that makes the elimination of the age requirement untenable; the need for licensing to keep voluntary coordination interference resolution possible, as well as to retain the professionalism that currently exists among

[Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 UHF PA parts or whole PA needed.

2010-05-31 Thread kc7stw
Hello to all in the group. I have a early A version PA that is going to die soon. It was repaired by a local shop a long time ago. (looks like a CBer did the work) I would like to know. If any one knows if A. Motorola still makes the transistor cards/kit/parts. I phone number that will

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GMRS repeater wanted or parts to build one

2010-05-20 Thread kc7stw
You do know there is one on the air now right! Contact off list... --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, ke7wrc ke7...@... wrote: Hi, I am new to this group. I was wondering if anyone had a working used repeater for sale that I could use for GMRS or help in finding parts etc. to build

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola DC remote T1602BM

2010-05-10 Thread kc7stw
Looking for a manual for this DC remote. Thanks for any help. BTW: Plan is to use it with a MSR2000 repeater.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR 2000 repeater help

2010-05-06 Thread kc7stw
From the manual. Jumpers on back-plane are. repeater non-wireline control. JU1-IN JU2-OUT JU3-OUT JU4-IN JU5-IN JU6-OUT JU7-OUT JU8-OUT JU9-IN for COS and DPL. OUT for PL JU10-OUT JU11-OUT JU12-OUT JU13, AND JU14 OUT, NONE battery backup. JU13-OUT and JU14-IN for battery backup tone. Hope this

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking For MSR2000 UHF RX and TX Boards

2010-05-02 Thread kc7stw
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Eric Grabowski ejgrabow...@... wrote: Looking for a receiver board and a transmitter board from a Motorola MSR2000 station. The boards must tune in the 440 to 450 MHz frequency range. Duplex TX board preferred but a simplex TX board would be okay.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR 2000 to 220 conversion?

2010-04-05 Thread kc7stw
If it can be done with a VHF MSR I would like to know, since I have two of them sitting around doing nothing. ;) --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, WA2RJP jlang...@... wrote: Has anyone attempted or succeeded in converting a VHF MSR2000 to 220? I'd rather not reinvent the wheel if

[Repeater-Builder] Are people on ebay nuts?

2010-03-27 Thread kc7stw
This has to be a joke right? Look at item number, 130377678510 $1,320 are they for real? I really love the missing covers, the bent case and the rust. Adds real class.

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

2010-03-27 Thread kc7stw
Not really a rant but more of a joke. I found it to be out right funny. But, I have a GR300 I will sell you for 2500 bucks? ;) (besides the tech stuff was hurting my head.) Not sure why these rants get started but if you do not like what you see just click past it  

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Squelch crash on a MSR2000 (Squelch Adjustment)

2010-03-25 Thread kc7stw
I would like to thank the group for the reply's on this topic. Takes me awhile to read thru the list at times. (railroad life takes up alot of time) once again. Thanks!

[Repeater-Builder] Squelch crash on a MSR2000

2010-03-23 Thread kc7stw
Hello again. I have a UHF MSR2000 up and running now. Most of my radios have the reverse burst in them. But just about all ham grade radios do not. Is there a way to get rid of the squelch crash from the repeater when a non commercial grade radio is used? Repeater is stock, and would like

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR2000 UHF exciter (update)

2010-03-10 Thread kc7stw
to carefully remove the filter cover in order to reach the slugs. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kc7stw Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 8:49 PM To: Repeater-Builder

[Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 UHF exciter (update)

2010-03-09 Thread kc7stw
Hello again. So after messing with the exciter. (last post on this topic the exciter only put out .1 mw) The exciter will put out, 300mw to the input of FL101. This is just a simple tune up. But FL101 blocks the RF 'since it seems to be out of range'. Can the filter be re-build, changed,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MSR2000 exciter tune up?

2010-03-06 Thread kc7stw
To answer your questions. Yes, I did follow the PDF to the t. as well as the Moto manual. The coil preset was followed. The channel element is putting out a clean signal. Not sure on the appropriate level? Have not found levels in the documentation to compare to. What I am thinking now,

[Repeater-Builder] UHF MSR2000 exciter tune up?

2010-03-05 Thread kc7stw
Hello all. I have a UHF msr2000 exciter that does not want to play nice. It was working on its original frequency of 461.100 and drove the PA at 100 watts. I am trying to move it to 440.300 I have followed the steps in the Moto manual for peak and dip. peak and dip. done this about 6 times.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Zetron Model 19 needed

2010-01-31 Thread kc7stw
I have a Zetron Model 20RD message repeater. Don't have the book for it. I got it to record and playback but that is the most testing I have done. If you can find info on it, let me know if this will work for you. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, wa6vpl wa6...@... wrote: Just in

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola MSR 2000 parts needed.

2010-01-01 Thread kc7stw
Hello all in the group. I am looking to build as close to a factory MSR 2000 repeater station as I can. I am looking for some cards. 1) Squelch gate, 1) CW IDer card. (just want it for the card and black face) any other cards that can be used for the fun of it. PL or DPL cards for TX and

[Repeater-Builder] Re: WTB Duplexers

2009-12-31 Thread kc7stw
depends on if you want a whole repeater or not? I have a Micor that is ready 145.270 100 watt with sinclair duplexers and a Zetron Model 38max controller. and two MSR2000 100 watt repeaters in the 19inch rack mount style chassis. I am in Reno Nevada. --- In

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

2009-12-15 Thread kc7stw
I found a Zetron Model 30 World Patch on Ebay for 30 bucks. That is what I am using for my little UHF GR300 repeater. It will do what you need it to do, plus some. Not sure what they are going for now tho. -Jason --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Scott Zimmerman n3...@... wrote:

[Repeater-Builder] Zetron Model 20RD Manual...

2009-12-14 Thread kc7stw
Hello all. I am looking for a manual. I have a Zetron Model 20RD Message Repeater. Anyone have a manual? Will pay for shipping and cost to copy. Thanks! -Jason

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola MSR2000 AVTEC card?

2009-11-30 Thread kc7stw
Well if anyone has a need for it, then its yours. If it sits around to long, it might become a stripped card for a controller. I maintain a number of large Dispatch Facilities using Avtec Gear and it's not bad stuff, just expensive like everyone else doing the same Moducom,

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola MSR2000 AVTEC card?

2009-11-28 Thread kc7stw
Hello, I have a card that came out of a VHF MSR2000. I can't seem to find any info on the card. Google, etc came up blank. Does anyone know of this card, whats it is used for or is it junk for HAM use? The only thing on the card that identifies it is printed to the left of the white T

[Repeater-Builder] Re: $2000 Motrac era repeater!

2009-11-25 Thread kc7stw
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, JOHN MACKEY jmac...@... wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/ele/1477806751.html Well in this case. I have a Motorola Micor Base repeater ready to go on 145.270 100watts with Sinclair duplexers for 5000.0 ?!?! ;) I will throw in the Zetron

[Repeater-Builder] Re: PGE Smart Meter Program

2009-11-12 Thread kc7stw
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Rev. Robert P. Chrysafis kc8...@... wrote: which really won't help them. people will just start going old school and having hard drive swapping parties similar to the old tape swapping parties of the 80's. who knows. there is some much greed

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola GR300 parts

2009-10-13 Thread kc7stw
Hello to the group. I have a Motorola UHF GR300 repeater that I want to find a few parts for. I don't know the part numbers, yet. So I will try and explain them. 1) The cover plate that goes on the bottom and covers the Duplexer. 2) A cover plate the replaces the RICK. 3) The Zetron

[Repeater-Builder] Re: two repeaters on the same antenna.

2009-06-26 Thread kc7stw
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, kc7stw kc7...@... wrote: I would like to thank everyone who has posted. This helps out quite allot. I have been a big fan of this forum, and the repeater builder site. Once again. Thanks!

[Repeater-Builder] two repeaters on the same antenna.

2009-06-25 Thread kc7stw
Here is what I have to deal with. I have a HOA, and I am allowed on antenna. At this point I have a two meter repeater, Micor 100watt, and want to add a 70cm repeater 30watt. I would like to use a dual band antenna for both systems. What should I use to mix the two? A good duplexer? Or is

[Repeater-Builder] moducom manual.

2009-03-22 Thread kc7stw
Looking for a manual for a Moducom ultra-page 96 pager encoder. Does any one have one? I contacted Moducom, no luck. They seem to be like Zetron. Thanks -Jason

[Repeater-Builder] Sinclair q202gc duplexers

2008-11-22 Thread kc7stw
I am new to the sinclair line of duplexers. I have a set of used vhf duplexers setup in the high vhf range. current freqs are 165.2375 and 165.1375. Has anyone had luck changing the coax harness to the longer 36cm and getting the duplexers to tune down to the two meter band? Thanks -Jason