[Repeater-Builder] Verizon Tarif

2010-05-17 Thread rahwayflynn
Anyone know if Verizon has a published tarif for repeater interconnects? (Amateur Radio, not LMR)

[Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, rahwayflynn mafl...@... wrote: I'm working with a relatively new non-profit that needs analog-only coverage over their 26 acre campus. Site is pancake flat, no hills. Anyone have a finance spreadsheet with the costs associated with a single-site

[Repeater-Builder] Re: LinRepeat = linux repeater controller software

2010-05-12 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, walscobry walsco...@... wrote: I found references on the web to a repeater controller software for linux but can not find a working download for it. Called LINREPEAT ??? Any links to working downloads? or info on on other repeater control software?

[Repeater-Builder] Andrew Supressor ID

2010-04-18 Thread rahwayflynn
Anyone have an idea what band the Andrew APT-DFDM-3 is for? APT is the series, DF/DM refers to the 7-16 DIN connectors, -3 has me stumped. I picked up 6 of them in sealed bags, but no documentation. Martin

[Repeater-Builder] Re: RF Fuses

2010-03-20 Thread rahwayflynn
Anritsu Accessory: MP612A and MP613A (fuse and fuse holder) -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 3:37 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 900 meg Spectra radio

2010-03-01 Thread rahwayflynn
$210.00 - I just bough two from KA3IDN. Search under 900Mhz Spectra on eBAY. Martin --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Nate Duehr n...@... wrote: On 2/27/2010 7:54 PM, Fuggitaboutit wrote: Why cant someone just come up with a 900 meg fm mobile for amateur use? They would sell a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 900 meg Spectra radio

2010-03-01 Thread rahwayflynn
be interesting to the big manufacturers, but then, neither was the GLB Channelizer. 73, Paul, AE4KR - Original Message - From: rahwayflynn To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 6:00 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 85VAC to 12 VDC?

2010-02-14 Thread rahwayflynn
Easy to breadboard at home: Grab a transformer with a 120V and 18V secondary. Feed it with 90 volts AC, it should product somewhere around 16 volts AC on the secondary. Filter and regulate as necesssary. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, AJ aj.grant...@... wrote: They've offered

[Repeater-Builder] Site Monitoring

2010-01-30 Thread rahwayflynn
Any suggestions on reliable freeze warning thermostats? I have a Liebert RCM8CE Remote Alarm Monitoring system and would like to add high quality thermostats for low high temp warning.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Side mount to wooden utility pole?

2010-01-25 Thread rahwayflynn
You might want to take a look at Laird Technologies part number SMK http://www.tessco.com/products/displayProductInfo.do?sku=15293eventPage=1 I have used them with punch lock clamps http://www.punch-lok.com/ to pole mount antennnas. Side Note: I have an AutoCAD drawing of a home brew

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Was Repeater Battery Question

2010-01-24 Thread rahwayflynn
http://www.newmartelecom.com/LVD-Rackmount/LVD-Rackmount.html http://www.newmartelecom.com/LVD-Wall-Mount/LVD-Wall-Mount.html --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Oliver tsoli...@... wrote: can you recommend a good low voltage disconnect? tom

[Repeater-Builder] Re: XLINK BT, Blue Tooth for Cell Phone Connection to Repeaters at the site

2010-01-23 Thread rahwayflynn
Brian, If you can find one: Telular http://www.telular.com/terminals.asp RJ-11 connector, and provides precision dial tone and supervision. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, bbe...@... wrote: Hi Eric, John and the Group! Saw you post about the Xlink BT. Neat Idea! I never

[Repeater-Builder] Re: dispatch centers run through the internet

2010-01-04 Thread rahwayflynn
Jed, A couple of things: Is this going to impact the Fire Departments ISO (Public Protection Classification Program) rating by dispatching from a residence? Dispatch is 10% of the total ISO/PPCP score. Does your proposed IP based solution meet the requirement of ISO for the potential

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Dropping the Autopatch--Keep 911

2009-12-26 Thread rahwayflynn
Larry, I would first reach out to the public safety entity that manages the PSAP/911 system where the repeater is physically located.If they are OK with you using an unactivated cellphone, there are several ways to accomplish what you want.The terms relevant to the PSAP staff are

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Wanted: Custom NWS Weather Alert SAME Audio

2009-11-23 Thread rahwayflynn
SAME code Specification: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/same.pdf Web based SAME Encoder: http://archive.drewburden.com/projects/noaa-same/ cracked wrote: I stand corrected. There's a link right next to his abstract with complete docs, photos and source code. If I have to build something,

[Repeater-Builder] TDE-6090A antenna

2009-10-11 Thread rahwayflynn
On the RB website at http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/pdf/420-welded-yagi.pdf, Skipp graciously posted the measurements for a welded 420MHZ link antenna. I was thinking of taking a stab at building one. Questions: 1.Anyone have a detail drawing or photograph detailing how the driven

[Repeater-Builder] OT - WTB

2009-09-15 Thread rahwayflynn
Plan is to stream audio from a mixed mode T band repeater system. I am looking for a pair of range 4 low power Astro Spectra radios. Please reply off list with offer and prices.

[Repeater-Builder] Tower Foundations

2009-09-13 Thread rahwayflynn
One of my family members is putting up a tower to support his business radio (farm) , the family GMRS repeater, and a fairly large microwave dish to obtain internet.The choice so far is a Rohn SSV compromised of the following sections: 10NH, 9NH, 8N, 7N, and 6N. Here the question: The

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Closed Repeaters

2009-07-26 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, MCH m...@... wrote: The other sub-issue here is interference. If someone starts using a frequency someone else has been using, that's intentional interference. Does anyone have the right to intentionally interfere with someone else? Operating on an

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Closed Repeaters

2009-07-26 Thread rahwayflynn
Mr. Alfieri, I understand you are a volunteer, and appreciate your efforts on behalf of the amateur community. I also understand that MetroCor does not have the resources to track down out-of-service machines, and depends on the honesty of the amateur to relinquish coordination when he takes a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Closed Repeaters

2009-07-26 Thread rahwayflynn
I haven't even touched on the fact that repeater usage is down dramatically in most areas in the country. Note the decline in the number of system listed in the NY/NJ area http://www.metrocor.net/144MHz.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20050226221406/http://www.metrocor.net/144MHz.htm

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ROIP - Cheap

2009-07-19 Thread rahwayflynn
@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of rahwayflynn Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2009 10:20 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ROIP - Cheap I have the setup that Kevin Describes under construction now. Cisco has apps notes

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ROIP - Cheap

2009-07-19 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, George Csahanin geo...@... wrote: Has anybody ever found a cookbook setup for this. I have a pair of 2600's, and the VIC-2E/Ms, and NM-1's, but it seems my IOS version is 12.3 and won't do it, plus, IOS, while fairly intuitive, has so many

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ROIP - Cheap

2009-07-18 Thread rahwayflynn
I have the setup that Kevin Describes under construction now. Cisco has apps notes on their website at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/12_3t/12_3t7/feature/guide/gtlmrip.html total hardware cost was ~$475.00 for both routers and the cards. The radio traffic is in a seperate VLAN with

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Mototrbo Repeaters Linked

2009-07-04 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, w...@... wrote: I do believe that Mototrbo is 6.25 compliant because of the two voice channels in a 12.5kHz slot. Glenn The Mototrbo upgrade for the MTR2000 station is also 100% duty cycle CCS (at reduced power from what I understand) Martin

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Mototrbo Repeaters Linked

2009-07-04 Thread rahwayflynn
...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of rahwayflynn Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2009 5:34 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Mototrbo Repeaters Linked --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com , w8ak@ wrote: I do

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Noise on UHF

2009-06-19 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kevin King kc6...@... wrote: Do a search on the Cisco site for EFI. This will do what you want over an IP link. See http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/12_3t/12_3t7/feature/guide/gtlmrip.html for the details

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

2009-06-14 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Robert Pease r...@... wrote: What can people tell me about these Any good on 2 meters. What's a good price for one? Rob, The Range 2 unit covers the 2 meter band just fine. I have one in service with no issues at all. Lives on the same site with a

[Repeater-Builder] Quantar widlcard question

2009-06-06 Thread rahwayflynn
Question for the Quantar Experts:Is it possible to set the quantar up as a base station, conventional, csq, and only unmute when a particular 4 digit DTMF string is received? The radio should revert to muted mode 2 minutes after the last PTT activation.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Quantar widlcard question

2009-06-06 Thread rahwayflynn
@yahoogroups.com, rahwayflynn maflynn@ wrote: Question for the Quantar Experts:Is it possible to set the quantar up as a base station, conventional, csq, and only unmute when a particular 4 digit DTMF string is received? The radio should revert to muted mode 2 minutes after the last PTT activation.

[Repeater-Builder] OT - Tower Photographs needed

2009-05-20 Thread rahwayflynn
Anyone with a 500+ guyed tower?I am working on a power point presentation for the local OEM. The subject matter is selecting an appropriate LZ for medivac helicopters, IE keep the aircraft away from towers and power lines. What I am looking for is a night day shot from exactly the same

[Repeater-Builder] Re: (anderson power poles revisited)

2009-05-08 Thread rahwayflynn
I have the factory Anderson Power Products 1309G2 crimper and legit APP parts. I just built a two pole loop connector hung 4# from the loop with no separation. It did separate with a 5# weight. Rebuilt the rig to feed a 2600HZ tone to the left channel of the sound card though a pair of 15

[Repeater-Builder] Re: A Home Brew 224 MHz Repeater Project. - Part 2

2009-05-07 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, skipp025 skipp...@... wrote: I stopped using small Anderson Power Pole connectors because of all the grief they caused me on the commercial radio side of my life. A lot of people like and use them but I don't trust or use them anymore after a few 10

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

2009-05-05 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Nate Duehr n...@... wrote: The above CRAP jobs are often why hams aren't welcome at commercial sites. I hate it when hams do this. Had to vent. There were some newbies along on the trip, and I think they got the point when I stated, If you ever

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Taxes On Antennas Feedlines? What Next?

2009-05-02 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, wb0vhb ran...@... wrote: The local assessor is placing a value of around $10,000.00 per antenna on a tower. I haven't seen where size or height makes any difference. Not that I would want to pay the tax, but $10,000 installed sounds about right

[Repeater-Builder] Re: QUANTAR WIRE LINE BOARD

2009-04-28 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, afa5tp w7...@... wrote: The rept. DOES NOT have a Wire line board installed. Someone told me recently that a Controller could be connected to rept. through the wire line, to give control of Rpt. ID, courtesy beep, linking. etc. There is a vendor with

[Repeater-Builder] OT - Looking for PCI card

2009-04-18 Thread rahwayflynn
Anyone know of a PCI card for a computer that emulates a Tone remote for a MTR or Quantar station?

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Remote receiver suicide control

2009-04-17 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Paul Kelley N1BUG paul.kelley.n1...@... wrote: The 12v circuit breaker with the shunt trip coil sounds like the most feasible, and besides it's designed exactly for the job. I'm researching that, as I wasn't aware of these devices. Sounds

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Remote receiver suicide control

2009-04-16 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Paul Kelley N1BUG paul.kelley.n1...@... wrote: and wondering about how to implement a site suicide command where power is disconnected from the entire remote package requiring a trip to the site to bring it back to life. I definitely want some way

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Remote receiver suicide control

2009-04-16 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Paul Kelley N1BUG paul.kelley.n1...@... wrote: For my application I'm wondering about how to interface the DTMF decoder output to permanently kill power to a site. I'm thinking I want to have it do something like deliberately blow a fuse... but

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola R56 grounding

2009-04-09 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bob M. msf5kg...@... wrote: How often is R56 updated? Does R56 mention somewhere that local regs take precedence, or that NFPA codes supercede R56? Is R56 just a thorough collection of installation guidelines and recommended practices? My copy is

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola R56 grounding

2009-04-08 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.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 document: Do you have

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

2009-04-06 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gareth Bennett \(Ihug\) gare...@... wrote: As P25 is being rolled out worldwide, I have been hearing many stories regarding P25 shortcomings...Such as Vocoder problems in high noise situations, Jitter and Multipath issues from users that have

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Awfully quiet today

2009-04-05 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Nate Duehr n...@... wrote: Broadband access is not on the Regulated side of telcos in most States, last I checked. No Public Utility groups involved in it. Verizon offers both tarrifed and non-tarrifed ISDN PRI/T1/T3 circuits. The BPU is certainly

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Awfully quiet today

2009-04-04 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bob M. msf5kg...@... wrote: Comcrap cable has an e-mail outage that started Saturday morning around 7-8am EDT. I've been told you can still send messages out but you can't check for, or receive messages using your favorite mail program. Their web-based

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Anyone got a Amp-meter Circuit to Repeater Controller for Telementry Readback?

2009-04-02 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey Rochelle spar...@... wrote: Hi All, I am in need of a circuit to read amps to my controller. Want to be able to read the current being used at the repeater site as well as the charging current to the batteries.

[Repeater-Builder] WTB: NOS / or used working Quantar parts

2009-03-26 Thread rahwayflynn
Looking for the following Motorola modules for a R3 Quantar station. I am band swapping an R4 station to R3 TTE2062/TLN3446 Power Amplifier module TLE5972/TLN3306 Exciter module TRE6282/TLN3314 Receiver / preselector

[Repeater-Builder] SLIGHTLY OT - Contractor Reference

2009-03-24 Thread rahwayflynn
I am looking for a contractor that is licensed in New Jersey to furnish and set 2 CCA treated poles (60 length, 20 foot buried) Will need end anchor. Area is accessible by truck for auger and lift. Will be used for antenna supports.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Decibel dipole array sweeps

2009-03-23 Thread rahwayflynn
Folks, I have the received plenty of information on dimensions via email. Thanks! Despite the increase in weight, I am considering using 6016-T6 rod for the elements, rather then tubing. I know that rod can be bent without kinking on a tight radius. It also welds a lot easier then thin wall

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Asntenna Painting

2009-03-23 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, chris Inos chris_i...@... wrote:   This summer, I plan to take down my Cellwave Station Master (repeater antenna) for service, maintenance or painting. When in doubt, go right to the source!

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Decibel dipole array sweeps

2009-03-22 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kris Kirby k...@... wrote: The results, I would say in practical terms, is that a DB-224 cut for 165MHz isn't a bad thing. You'll experience some uptilt. But matching the antenna to a 50-ohm transmitter is another issue altogether. So the question is,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Decibel dipole array sweeps

2009-03-22 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kris Kirby k...@... wrote: On Sun, 22 Mar 2009, rahwayflynn wrote: I have access to 316 stainless tube am willing to take a shot at fabricating replacement elements. Sounds like fun. I think the DB antennas are made from aluminum, however

[Repeater-Builder] Mobile Repeater

2009-03-21 Thread rahwayflynn
I was asked by a Technical Rescue group to help them set up a repeater for a mobile command post they are building. The chassis is MCI bus, so it's not going off road. Here's the notes: * The are licensed in commercial UHF. * The bus has both 12V and 24V available from 2 different

[Repeater-Builder] Re: dumb question 1 - Moto Nuke II 900 MHz

2009-03-19 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, James Delancy ctra...@... wrote: I am thinking about doing this since I have a few Quantar pieces to play with. James, What Quantar pieces-parts do you have? Martin

[Repeater-Builder] Recomendations on T band duplexer

2009-03-14 Thread rahwayflynn
Title says it all. We are putting up a T-band UHF system using a range 4 Motorola Quantar (490-520MHz) with public safety grade infrastructure. System will run mixed-mode (NB/FM and P25) Our VHF UHF systems use Sinclair cavities and IMD panels with great results. However, I need to

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Recomendations on T band duplexer

2009-03-14 Thread rahwayflynn
Sure, I would appreciate a starting point. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jeff DePolo j...@... wrote: If you need model numbers let me know. --- Jeff WN3A

[Repeater-Builder] Bird 6733 Load Modification

2009-03-01 Thread rahwayflynn
Just finished adding a upgrade to my dummy load. I had picked up a DA-458/URM (Bird 6733) a while back. I mounted it on the wall in the shack with a coax jumper over to the bench. The addition was a solenoid valve and a Klixon 4344 thermostat mounted on the fin. When the fin temperature hit

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Syntors at the salvage yard. Drive level to the 45 watt VHF PA?

2009-02-06 Thread rahwayflynn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, skipp025 skipp...@... wrote: Yesterday we made it over to a longtime friend's Government Surplus Buyer/Seller/Dealer location/warehouse. He's got a great deal on LaMarche rack mount battery chargers if anyone is seriously looking for one. What

[Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Chicken Stick

2009-02-04 Thread rahwayflynn
Bernie, I made 2 out of 3/4 polycarbonate rod. Length is about 16 long. The tip is a 1/4-20 brass bolt with the head cut off and filed to a rounded tip. I tapped the the end of the rod to fit the bolt. The grounding jumper is 4' long made 1/2 braid from Surplus Center with a big muller

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Site Insurance Vendors

2009-01-28 Thread rahwayflynn
Good points in all. If the typical 1m/3m policy is no longer considered adequate, what policy limits do you have on your sites? Especially those on commercial property??