[Repeater-Builder] Re: 6 Meter Repeater

2010-09-09 Thread skipp025
Re: 6 Meter Repeater Charles Rader kc5...@... wrote: I am tossing around the idea of building a 6 meter repeater. This will have to be single site if I do this. What are you guys using for the repeater, duplexer, and antenna? In addition to the other radio brands and models listed by

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor UHF Sensivity

2010-09-07 Thread skipp025
Sinad is done with a 1000 Hz tone at 3KHz deviation and requires a meter that can notch out the 1K tone and measure the remaining noise. 20dBQ is done with no modulation 2 Vac of sq noise w/ no carrier then generate unmodulated carrier till the ACVM indicates 0.2 Vac Both the above

[Repeater-Builder] Metering with Digital and Analog Multi-Meters.

2010-08-30 Thread skipp025
Metering with Digital and Analog Multi-Meters. Re: MSR-2000 Alignment Metering Mike Morris wa6i...@... wrote: I heard it on TV as If it works it must be a Fluke. I was quoting a friend from my old days at Motor-head (Moto) Service. Don't know where he (Jeff) got it from... Mine is a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DB212-3 (Low-Band Antenna Systems)

2010-08-30 Thread skipp025
Re: DB212-3 (Low-Band Antenna Systems) Hi Norm, NORM KNAPP nkn...@... wrote: Took down a set of DB212-3 dipoles in good shape with harness. I want to use them on 6m for a repeater antenna. I also want to add one additional dipole. I guess I will need to modify the harness and the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Ariels (Antenna Motorbike)

2010-08-30 Thread skipp025
Ariel? Antenna maybe? C'mon guys. Be careful Doug. The poster is from the United Kingdom, where they use the term Ariel, not Antenna. ... and for motorcycles http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariel_Square_Four Myself... I was also a Matchless and Triumph fan because of the funny

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Pyramid VRS to Motorola X9000

2010-08-29 Thread skipp025
mzfb2001 m...@... wrote: I am looking for imformation to make a cable to connect a Pyramid VRS to a Motorola Lowband X9000. The print out provided by Pyramid works but its keeps the Pyramid in constant transmit. Thanks for any help in advance Mike I just sorted this same mess out for a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR-2000 Alignment Metering

2010-08-29 Thread skipp025
Re: MSR-2000 Alignment Metering Probably looks a lot like the one at the top of the web page at http://www.repeater-builder.com/msr2000/msr2000-index.html There's an error on the above mentioned web page. In other words, YOU CANNOT USE A MODERN DVM TO PROPERLY TUNE AN MSR2000. I don't

[Repeater-Builder] DC Electrical Systems

2010-08-26 Thread skipp025
Mike Morris wa6i...@... wrote: And actually the DC distribution system was more common than you think. So is live steam... In large cities like San Francisco you can still find utility supplied DC and steam. Most of the Hydro Plants I've ever worked in were operated off/from a very

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DC Electrical Systems (AC DC Tube Radios)

2010-08-26 Thread skipp025
Ralph S. Turk w7...@... wrote: When I worked for Westinghouse Intl in the 60's, we manufactured a special line of TV's, radios, and small appliances for DC sections of the world. Our main office was in New York City and we would get customers from areas in NYC, SF and some other cities

[Repeater-Builder] Legacy Radios Still in Service

2010-08-25 Thread skipp025
How much time has passed since RCA sold their last Land Mobile Radio? Check out Ebay Auction Listing: 370424289376 for a bit of history. It's an RCA Tac-200 radio with a Zetron Dial Access Paging Terminal DAPT 32 jr parked on it. A tip of the hat to RCA, Link, Aerotron, Repco, Neutec,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Spectrum Comms SCR200A 220 receiver question

2010-08-24 Thread skipp025
The trimmer caps should be easy to find at Jameco, Hamtronics, Digikey and Mouser. If you have nothing to lose, try a small amount of Caig Labs DeOxit first. s. Joe k1ike_m...@... wrote: I've been working on a clubs 223.96Mhz repeater that the receiver lost sensitivity. It went deaf,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Diplex Antenna Manual

2010-08-23 Thread skipp025
Re: Motorola Diplex Antenna Manual Scott Zimmerman wrote: I would LOVE to know some of the theory behind this method. I was hoping to use this on a remote base antenna with 'Station' type antennas, but I don't think that will work since it clearly states that Only standard base-loaded

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Band Antenna for both 6 10 meters.

2010-08-20 Thread skipp025
in a PDF file format? I'd really like to see a copy if it's available and easily Emailed. Always nice to see how others do things... Scott cheers, s. aka Rubber Chicken... skipp025 wrote: However, you can get a tk-6110 to do both 10 and 6 meters in the same radio. I personally have

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola style Rack Clip Nuts

2010-08-20 Thread skipp025
Have a look (obviously the stainless one is on the right): http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/clips.jpg I've not heard this model U, C, Clip Nut ever called a Tinnerman, but McMaster-Carr sells it as a Clip-Nut. As a general rule I believe Tinnerman Nuts are normally one sided. I call it a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Band Antenna for both 6 10 meters.

2010-08-20 Thread skipp025
Re: Low Band Antenna for both 6 10 meters. Get 2 CB whips, Cut 1 for 1/4 wave at 10M and cut the other for 1/4 wave at 6M Build a metal spacer bracket. 3 inches long by 5/8 or 3/4 Drill 2 holes on the end and one in the center for the 3/8-24 hardware. Bolt whips to the ends of the spacer,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: the non religious Jesus Nuts

2010-08-20 Thread skipp025
Re: the non religious Jesus Nuts They were also called Jesus nuts by my coworkers, I thought a Jesus Nut was atop a helicopter holding things on or together. If it came off or failed, you normally had an expedited trip to Jesus if you believe in conventional religion. probably named in a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Band Antenna for both 6 10 meters.

2010-08-20 Thread skipp025
skipp025 wrote: The Catholic Church says only the rhythm method is allowed. I SOMEHOW don't think that 'method' will help us in this situation. Although that's how my third child came along. (3 of 3) A BOY BTW! (Yea, Me!!) Let me guess, you're Catholic, Latino or LDS..? ... or you

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Kenwood TK-690H 29.5-37 MHz, Type 1 radio(s) wanted

2010-08-19 Thread skipp025
me... I can and would provide you with the information to spread your tk-6110 out. And copies of that information sources were already posted on the web so it's not really rocket science. cheers, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com

[Repeater-Builder] Re: HYT Repeater vs. Trbo Repeater

2010-08-14 Thread skipp025
Hi Artie, Regardless of what make and model repeater equipment you choose, be sure to actually check the receiver discriminator output performance. I traced problems in a system running LTR and DCS Data back to one model of lower priced desktop repeater receiver. (also known as a two mobiles

[Repeater-Builder] Re: unsubscribe (reading yahoo group posts - a butter way - no popcorn)

2010-08-14 Thread skipp025
You guys are silly... Consider changing your group settings to read on the web using a web browser. Then... simply locate the group with your web browser bookmark anytime you want to read the group posts. No flood of inbound Emails for each post or large digest Emails required. Probably

[Repeater-Builder] RG-223 - RG-142 RG-400 Coax Talk

2010-08-12 Thread skipp025
RG-223 - RG-142 RG-400 Coax Talk Sid purvis...@... wrote: I have seen a lot of jumpers, interconning cables, duplexer cables, etc made using RG-142 and RG-400 (the 400 is preferred). However, RG-223 is also silver, double shielded,very flexible, and also about RG-58 size. Any reason

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Dielectric diplexer

2010-08-12 Thread skipp025
bil.isom bil.i...@... wrote: I have just been told I am about to receive a dielectric brand diplexer rated at 25000 watts on 191 Mhz from a analog TV station. I feel a little bit like the dog that catches the car he is chasing. Now that I have it, what can I do with it? Any ideas?

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DOSBox to Program Radios

2010-08-10 Thread skipp025
Aristotle Zoulas jrzou...@... wrote: Well, I go by the Repeater Builder Web site that states not to use emulators and various other methods to imitate a slow computer. Exact Quote below: Why slow the computer down? I picked up a fully working Compaq Laptop on ebay for $20, works

[Repeater-Builder] Re: TKR-750 Crunchy/Grungy Weak Signal Audio

2010-08-09 Thread skipp025
Bob - AF6D b...@... wrote: Why the grungy audio? Primary Suspects: 1. LMR Feed-line (gotta go) 2. Duplexer Alignment (verify with the proper test gear) 3. Repeater Pre-selector Alignment. How did the Dealer align the receiver front end? Most people use the peak for max signal

[Repeater-Builder] Re: TKR-750 Crunchy/Grungy Weak Signal Audio

2010-08-09 Thread skipp025
Repeater Pre-selector Alignment. How did the Dealer align the receiver front end? Most people use the peak for max signal method and that's not the best. We used the SINAD method There's a sample port in the receiver front-end for use with a tracking spectrum analyzer. The results of

OT Re: [Repeater-Builder] DOSBox to Program Radios

2010-08-09 Thread skipp025
If your computer will boot to a Thumb Drive, configure the thumb drive to boot dos and run from the external drive when you want to program legacy radios. I don't even bother to slow my fast laptop down when programming old radios (Syntors, etc). But some software only works well when you

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Dissasembly of msr 2000 continuous duty amp. How?

2010-08-07 Thread skipp025
Bill jawjabill...@... wrote: Apparently no one here got the moto memo on working with giant heat-sinks. I never did during my tenure... memo's usually floated in well after the fact or damage done... First you only need a 30-40 watt iron to work on them as moto did at the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Dissasembly of msr 2000 continuous duty amp. How?

2010-08-06 Thread skipp025
Tom Parker t...@... wrote: Why has no one suggested replacing the guts of this beast with a Mitrek PA? Only if the Mitrek VHF PA is the same animal as some Micor PA's are reported to be. ... and that you can a used Mitrek (with the matching parts) as easily as you can find a used Micor

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Measuring duplexer insertion loss

2010-08-06 Thread skipp025
Can somebody please explain how the insertion loss of a Duplexer is properly measured using a HP 8920A (with Spectrum-Analyzer). Jeff DePolo j...@... wrote: 1. Connect duplexer Tx port to duplex port on 8920. 2. Connect antenna port on duplexer to antenna port on 8920. I have to

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Desoldering MSR-2000 Rcvr and PA PC Boards

2010-08-04 Thread skipp025
Eric Grabowski ejgrabow...@... wrote: I'm not sure about the MSR2000 ... Motorola uses multi-layer PC boards in most of their radios. Yep, they do in the newer ones, especially the portables. I've had experience with 4 and 6 layer boards but this one looks to be just a plain vanilla

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Desoldering MSR2000 RX PCB

2010-08-03 Thread skipp025
Thomas Oliver tsoli...@... wrote: For de-soldering I use a de-solder iron with a squeeze bulb on it from Radio Shack, works great. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062731 tom Nice for most things but not removing the final modules from an MSR-2000 and/or Micor RF

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Desoldering MSR2000 RX PCB

2010-08-03 Thread skipp025
Eric Grabowski ejgrabow...@... wrote: A recent thread discussed a problem disassembling a MSR2000 continuous duty PA. That triggers this query: Does anyone know if Motorola used a higher temperature solder on the MSR2000 units? Yes s.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: De-Soldering Motorola MSR-2000 Micor RF PA Substrates

2010-08-03 Thread skipp025
Eric Grabowski ejgrabowski@ wrote: A recent thread discussed a problem disassembling a MSR2000 continuous duty PA. That triggers this query: Does anyone know if Motorola used a higher temperature solder on the MSR2000 units? skipp025 skipp025@ wrote: Yes s. wb6dgn wb6

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Dissasembly of msr 2000 continuous duty amp. How?

2010-08-03 Thread skipp025
The amplifier in question is a MSR2000 VHF, not UHF - no ceramics to worry about - no oven required. Kevin Don't know what you'd really use the Oven for... For the VHF PA (like the Micor) I switch from the mondo iron to the trusty Weller 550 and 8200 guns. I feel it's better get on and

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Dissasembly of msr 2000 continuous duty amp. How?

2010-08-02 Thread skipp025
martinfriedman67 radi...@... wrote: Our Amateur radio club's Motorola MSR 2000 continuous duty amp needs repair. I cant figure out how to remove the amp board from the heat sink. I removed all screws from corners as well as the transistors. It seems to be held by the center, just

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Dissasembly of msr 2000 continuous duty amp. How?

2010-08-02 Thread skipp025
radi...@... wrote: OK Kevin, I had already tried the desoldering with a really good Pace unit, but the heat did not transfer well. Yep, not enough heat available from most solder suckers, irons and guns. I will get a buddy to help and use my Weller guns. I have a big 250 watt one

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Pre-Amplifier

2010-08-01 Thread skipp025
Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Verus You're actually comparing two different boxes. no6b@ wrote: Nope - comparing GLB vs. GaAsFET/pass cavity combo Still not the equivalent box... you're still missing the post active-device stages. I don't need them. But I suppose one could add a 2nd

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Pre-Amplifier

2010-08-01 Thread skipp025
The better skirts are mucho desired. n...@... wrote: As you so often like to state, it all depends on the application - in many cases it simply isn't necessary. And in many cases it's beneficial to have better skirts... But there are other solutions: if you want a brute-force window

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Pre-Amplifier

2010-08-01 Thread skipp025
Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Pre-Amplifier n...@... wrote: Then we're back to the pass cavity solution. Just saying there are other inexpensive, well-engineered options out there. Sure, the pass cavity is one of many possible options. The VHF HB MVP front-end helical assembly has a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Pre-Amplifier

2010-07-31 Thread skipp025
Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Pre-Amplifier Jack Chomley ra...@... wrote: Well, I have decided to buy and try a Simrex Pre-Selector,experiment with it, test it ...whatever. Something to never say in an airport... Hi Jack, Hopefully you will find the Simrex / GLB Pre-selector

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Pre-Amplifier

2010-07-31 Thread skipp025
Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Verus You're actually comparing two different boxes. n...@... wrote: Nope - comparing GLB vs. GaAsFET/pass cavity combo Still not the equivalent box... you're still missing the post active-device stages. I have measured all the original GLB

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Pre-Amplifier

2010-07-31 Thread skipp025
Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Pre-Amplifier Kevin Custer kug...@... wrote: While the skirts and OBR of the GLB might beat a single cavity, many times it isn't necessary - The better skirts are mucho desired. especially if the receiver that follows is able to cope with high out of

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Pre-Amplifier

2010-07-30 Thread skipp025
Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Pre-Amplifier Yes, but the NF is unpublished unknown. I therefore assume it's poor, maybe 3 dB? Once again, the NF depends on what device arrives in your specific Simrex (aka GLB) Pre-Selector. It wouldn't hurt or be impossible to ask. A Chip Angle

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

2010-07-29 Thread skipp025
Re: TKR-750 RF Preamplifiers Com/Rad Inc com-...@... wrote: Have any of you experimented with a RX pre-amp for the Kenwood TKR-750 repeater? Yeah, once or twice... I am seeking results of actual trials of a product - 'bout killed myself once trying a Thighmaster... Anyone care to

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Pre-Amplifier

2010-07-29 Thread skipp025
Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Pre-Amplifier The Simrex (aka GLB) units are actually amplified pre-selector assemblies, not just plain wide-band Receive Pre-Amplifiers. There's a reason why these units offer/spec 8dB Gain versus the others un-protected preamps. The less obvious gain when

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector - Preamp

2010-07-29 Thread skipp025
n...@... wrote: ...but what is the noise figure? I'm going to ask this every time someone says they perform very well. Bob NO6B Depends on the Pre-Selectors Generation and options. The original active device could be one of a few different types. After a period in time a GasFet upgrade

[Repeater-Builder] Re: showing our age (really old radios)

2010-07-28 Thread skipp025
From: skipp025 skipp025@ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, July 25, 2010 7:00:36 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] showing our age (old HT's) Allow me to show my age ... To me, the HT-220 is/was a Xtal Controlled Ht

[Repeater-Builder] showing our age (old HT's)

2010-07-27 Thread skipp025
Allow me to show my age ... To me, the HT-220 is/was a Xtal Controlled Ht !! Allow me to show my age... The HT here is a VHF Engineering 2 Meter Portable assembled from a kit... and it still works. :-) s. ps: Surplus Motorola and GE Lunch Boxes don't count on the bragging scale.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Recommendations for a Voter Link

2010-07-27 Thread skipp025
Mike Morris wa6...@... wrote: The idle marker tone system was designed for wire-lines and adapted to microwave shots. Also known as Status Tone But there are ways around it. The simple method: Have a local 1950 oscillator at the voter site. It can be done with a 88mh toroid, a few

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Re-Tune a Vocom Amplifier

2010-07-22 Thread skipp025
w5ppb w5...@... wrote: I have a Vocom amplifier model VVC100-10RF tuned at 152.375. I want to tune it for 145.450. Does anybody have tuning instructions ? Thanks ! Most of these type and model amplifiers are not easily re-tuned down to the Ham Bands. And as many Vocom Amplifiers as I

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Re-Tune a Vocom Amplifier

2010-07-22 Thread skipp025
of these back to cresend, they tuned them for the ham band at minimal cost, and they have worked for years. lance n2HBA - Original Message - From: skipp025 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 8:21 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Re-Tune a Vocom

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Controller recommendations

2010-07-19 Thread skipp025
Joe k1ike_m...@... wrote: S-Com can be a love/hate relationship. As can be any controller... The older models did not have an RS-232 interface, so you needed to keep track of everything religiously on paper. There is/was Windows Programming Software for all the early S-Comm

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Controller recommendations

2010-07-19 Thread skipp025
7K Controllers (with DAB Boards) in service. S. On 7/19/2010 1:16 PM, skipp025 wrote: There is/was Windows Programming Software for all the early S-Comm Controllers. Yes it used DTMF Control over the and/or over a phone line. Once you wrote the simple text scripts to program

[Repeater-Builder] Re: S-Com Controller Programming Software

2010-07-19 Thread skipp025
it allow you to read what is programmed in the controller? Joe On 7/19/2010 1:16 PM, skipp025 wrote: There is/was Windows Programming Software for all the early S-Comm Controllers. Yes it used DTMF Control over the and/or over a phone line. Once you wrote the simple text scripts

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Controller recommendations

2010-07-19 Thread skipp025
Joe k1ike_m...@... wrote: But that is specific to the 7K controller. I have the 6K and 5K versions. To my knowledge, they cannot be downloaded. Joe Yeah but that's easily dealt with because you never forget what you have programmed and it's always right every time you program it.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Controller recommendations

2010-07-19 Thread skipp025
heh-RS-232 on a ham controller was a pretty rare bird no matter what...only a few had it...til abt 7-8 years ago or so... ...so will be be another 7-8 years before we see a USB interface on all controllers? Nah we have USB now, just in the form of little adapter boxes that

[Repeater-Builder] Re: TKR-820 CTCSS/DCS EEPROM

2010-07-16 Thread skipp025
Jeff, if you download KPG21D software and generate a file for a TKR-820, the file saved by KPG21D contains images of both EEproms. The 1st half of the file is the freq. data and the 2nd half is the CTCSS info.. You could either copy the data directly into Pong-prog or write it down and

[Repeater-Builder] Re: TKR-820 CTCSS/DCS EEPROM

2010-07-15 Thread skipp025
found on Ebay... you can do a lot of neat stuff... like the mentioned. cheers, skipp025 at yahoo.com --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Lavoie - KB1SPH/WQEX694 kb1...@... wrote: Ok, let me make it a little more clear for anybody that might not have understood the first

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MRS2000 VHF Channel element wanted

2010-07-13 Thread skipp025
Hi! I would like to get a Receive Channel Element for a MSR2000 that will tune to 146.00MHZ range. The KXN-1086a channel element will easily operate at 146.00, you need only supply the crystal and carefully solder it to the proper inside location. A KXN-1086a that works at 150/160 MHz

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Mastr Pro

2010-07-13 Thread skipp025
Todd todda...@... wrote: Does anyone have any info on moving a GE Mastr Pro repeater from VHF commercial to VHF Amateur? I am curious whether anyone has done it, would it be worth it before I end up parting them out for scrap. I also have about a dozen of the Mastr mobile of the era

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Tinkering with Repeater Controller firmware - source code

2010-07-13 Thread skipp025
I'm reversing out the source code for one of the ACC Repeater Controllers and it's not for the casual person to attempt. Was the original code done in an assembler (my guess, given the vintage)? Yep, it's all in assembly language and so far fairly straight forward. The process is

[Repeater-Builder] Re: question for commercial radio shops

2010-07-13 Thread skipp025
If a person whom you knew and is involved in a number of church youth camps activities asked you to program FRS frequencies into a 4w UHF HT type accepted for LMR would you do so ? It would only be for extended range at camp. If the radio power can be reduced, turn it down and program the

[Repeater-Builder] CSI-32 (Lynnwood Washington) Repeater Tone Panel Controller Information

2010-07-12 Thread skipp025
Jeff Lavoie - KB1SPH/WQEX694 kb1...@... wrote: Thanks Skipp, that helps a great deal. I've found a lot of useful information on repeater-builder.com over the years, Hi Jeff, Just don't buy a car from any of us and you'll be fine. I was wondering if you had any information about a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Silver plating of cavities advice please? (pull it out, put the enamel back)

2010-07-12 Thread skipp025
Re: Silver plating of cavities advice please? (pull it out, put the enamel back) Oh, we weren't talking about teeth... n9...@... wrote: Silver oxide unlike copper oxide remains a good conductor and does not need cleaned. However, I believe the tarnish forming on silver when exposed to

[Repeater-Builder] Tinkering with Repeater Controller firmware - source code

2010-07-12 Thread skipp025
Jeff Lavoie - KB1SPH/WQEX694 kb1...@... wrote: Ok, I can get you the date code tomorrow if you find some spare time to check. It's too bad I couldn't get a copy of the original code and maybe modify it myself. I like to tinker around with existing programming a bit, but I wouldn't know

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

2010-07-11 Thread skipp025
Dave dave_g7...@... wrote: Hi All, I have rescently obtained a uhf pair of cavities that are not silver plated inside (bare copper) They both have an insertion loss of 3dB In this example the 3dB insertion loss is not is not affected (to any significant value) by the lack of silver

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

2010-07-11 Thread skipp025
Dave dave_g7...@... wrote: Thanks for that SkippI accept your opinions but in that case why do some manufactures silver plate the insides and some don't? Cheers Dave UZN Hi Dave, Please don't accept my opinions as gospel, always try to obtain information from multiple sources

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

2010-07-11 Thread skipp025
Skipp, Did you ever work with Rowan and Martin?!! Doug Hi Doug, One must always keep a real sense of humor to keep from otherwise screaming at the lunatics I/we have to deal with on a daily basis. The key is to avoid giving the real lunatics your home or cell phone number. :-)

[Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements (and a guacamole recipe)

2010-07-11 Thread skipp025
Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements Path_Finder.Geo kb1...@... wrote: Hi everyone, I am going to post this message here because batlabs didn't approve my post. Apparently it's too harsh to tell people, PLEASE DO NOT TELL ME TO HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT. Hi Jeff, Apparently you do not

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Hamtronics Repeater Boards?

2010-07-09 Thread skipp025
vk4jrc ra...@... wrote: I have ordered some Hamtronics UHF Tx Rx PCBs to use for building a repeater. I'm a big fan of using Hamtronics Products... yes, there are often lower cost surplus commercial radio choices for a more complete end result. Those who demonstrate patience, which took

[Repeater-Builder] Re: VHF REPEATER USING DELTA or RANGER

2010-07-08 Thread skipp025
tomnevue w...@... wrote: Has anyone made a VHF repeater using 2 Delta or Ranger radios? Were the results OK? Any unexpected problems? Tom I use a pair of Low Band Rangers for repeater service and they just keep going. I have a macro controlled timed fan on the transmit unit, turn down

[Repeater-Builder] Re: carrier operated relay project

2010-07-07 Thread skipp025
Re: carrier operated relay project Greetings, You forgot to add the earth people part. Hi Manny,  Can anybody help me to make a makeshift repeater, I need a schematic diagram for carrier operated relay or COR for two radio transceivers to be converted into a repeater. Thanks to

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 6 Meter Heliax - Hard-line Duplxers Piston Caps

2010-07-07 Thread skipp025
Re: 6 Meter Heliax - Hard-line Duplxers Piston Caps A recent Email conversation with another Group member... I had recently revisited the subject of the Hard-line Notch sections Duplexers followed by a few Google Searches. The results returned the classic Texas Duplexer and a number of

[Repeater-Builder] Hard line duplexer piston cap info

2010-07-07 Thread skipp025
re: Hard line duplexer piston cap info Of course I couldn't easily find the 6 meter hard line duplexer piston capacitor construction information while typing my last post... and one minute later it turned up: http://k5jmp.us/Six_Meter_Heliax_and_Helical_Duplexer_info/6m_duplexer_page.htm

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Inline coax connector style impedance matcher

2010-07-04 Thread skipp025
kq7dx kq...@... wrote: Dear Group, Stop calling me Dear... people will get nervous Somewhere I saw or heard of a inline coaxial impedance matcher. It looks like a barrel connector but it actually has an adjustment on it for adjusting or trimming SWR between devices. It is placed inline

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Sinclair Tx Multicoupler model CT2_208

2010-07-04 Thread skipp025
Hi Doug, Yeah, it's probably quite usable on the ham bands... but keep in mind it's a hybrid unit, which normally assumes two fairly close spaced transmitters. You could separate the isolator/circulator parts and use them in individual applications without the hybrid... unless you need to

[Repeater-Builder] Re: tone panel deal of the moment

2010-07-02 Thread skipp025
x.tait.tech x.tait.t...@... wrote: US sales only , typical, Marcus Hi Marcus, If you became friends with some of the US Based people on the group... over time building a rapport, some of us do on occasion offer to help. The problem is... many of times I've helped someone outside the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: tone panel deal of the moment

2010-07-02 Thread skipp025
I'm not sure I understand what the problem shipping overseas is. I've done a fair amount of eBay trading myself, and it's never been more than paying the postage for whatever the destination is, and a single page form declaring what the item is, and it's value. And many times, I haven't

[Repeater-Builder] Re: shipping out of the US

2010-07-02 Thread skipp025
If you're an account holder with UPS, International Shipping is not a chore - just filling in one carbon piece of paperwork, and stick it in the clear envelope. Viola! UPS and Fed Ex accessibility can be cumbersome at best in non metro areas of the country. US Mail is the most available

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Death of a Service Monitor

2010-07-01 Thread skipp025
Ted Bleiman K9MDM - MDM Radio k9...@... wrote: Idiotic waste of time and band width So I broke down (no pun intended) and had a look. Really sad to see that happen while thinking I know where I could have gotten that Service Monitor Refurbished. s. From: Joe k1ike_m...@... Subject:

[Repeater-Builder] tone panel deal of the moment

2010-07-01 Thread skipp025
If you have any interest in playing with a Repeater CTCSS Tone Panel... here's the deal of the moment. Ebay Item 220627865813 COM SPEC REPETER TONE PANEL Starting bid: US $20.00 If nothing else you could tack it onto the disc (in some cases even the low level recorder) output of your

[Repeater-Builder] How to Disable - Block - Remove Yahoo Trending

2010-06-30 Thread skipp025
How to Disable - Block - Remove Yahoo trending If anyone else on the group using Yahoo (Classic) Email is annoyed enough (me being very civil about the subject) by the scrolling Yahoo Trending Display, you can stop it by plugging the no-script add-on into your Mozilla Web Browser. It's

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Coax shielding

2010-06-28 Thread skipp025
Ian Wells kerin...@... wrote: Currently I have no filters between the link transmitter and its antenna. The next question in our Top Twenty Radio Hits - Countdown List is do you have any spare or available cavities to try a few things we might suggest? Selection B Are any extra or

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-28 Thread skipp025
John j...@... wrote: My conversion project is at: http://k7ve.org/blog/2010/06/converting-the-kenwood-tkr-820-to-use-with-d-star/ 73 de K7VE Very nice project... the only thing that drives me crazy is: If you haven't guessed I used a piece of CAT-5 cable between the connectors. I hate

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Coax shielding

2010-06-27 Thread skipp025
kerincom kerin...@... wrote: Hi guys .I am just wanted to confirm a question on coax shielding . Simple answer... It's there and never seems to behave exactly how you would expect it to. With 2-10 watts transmitting through rg213u could RF be escaping that could cause desensitization

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Piston Trimmer Voltage Rating

2010-06-27 Thread skipp025
Instead of piston trimmers you might want to try ARCO padders (postage stamp size that can tolerate higher levels of rf current) or small air variable capacitors. I have nfound both at reasonable prices at this site: A generic statement that has merit in this subject Q is everything

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Harmful Taxing

2010-06-25 Thread skipp025
Kevin. ZL1KFM spar...@... wrote: Plan was to build 3 remote RX sites and feed it back to the main site (4th RX) and expand the coverage. However our MED (Your FCC) decided to charge for every repeater in the country, this included Amateur repeaters. Tax revenue crazy Governments don't

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Astron HELP!! (35A)

2010-06-25 Thread skipp025
You Emailed me direct, I replied and said I'd help you along with some instructions... so guess yes. Someone did answer you (me) and it's now your turn to reply back to me after reading my reply. s. kd8dey kd8...@... wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, kd8dey kd8dey@ wrote:

[Repeater-Builder] Simulcast Information on-line

2010-06-24 Thread skipp025
For those of you who'd like to see a few different examples of various Simulcast Systems explained. http://www.simulcastsolutions.com/case-studies.htm

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola MTR-2000 Repeaters

2010-06-24 Thread skipp025
tracomm trac...@... wrote: MTR-2000 repeaters are notorious for issues that require a power reset, less often with the latest version of firmware, but still require reset, there is a service bulletin on this. CJD Does the Service Bulletin provide a real world fix? ... or some type of

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola radios and Zetron 37 (reset timers for frozen controllers)

2010-06-23 Thread skipp025
Re: Motorola radios and Zetron 37 (reset timers for frozen controllers) tracomm trac...@... wrote: This is a regular issue with many controllers, especially Trident Raiders several Comm Spec units, and Motorola MTR-2000 repeaters. I have yet to find any type of relatively complex

[Repeater-Builder] Counterfeit ICs

2010-06-23 Thread skipp025
Hello again Sailors, A friend sent this information to me and I thought it's well worth passing along. I've removed some of the company name specific portions. Re: Counterfeit ICs [pasted text below] We had a meeting about this last week. The supply chain folks were given some pretty

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Quantar Simulcast Issue

2010-06-23 Thread skipp025
wmhpowell w...@... wrote: I'm looking for some Quantar engineering level help re: an interesting simulcast issue. Does it have to be Quantar? I live in an area where I can hear several of high band our simulcast Quantars. The whole thing was installed and set up by Motorola

[Repeater-Builder] Hard-Line Filter pager filter construction web page.

2010-06-13 Thread skipp025
re: Hard-Line Filter pager filter construction web page. This is pretty neat'o http://www.vk5zd.com/PagerFilter/Filter.aspx enjoy, s.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GE MASTR Professional Equipment

2010-06-13 Thread skipp025
To All: I am going to get completely away from MASTR Pro equipment. If anybody wants anything, contact me off net and I'll see if I have it. Cost very cheep plus shipping. Anything not gone in three weeks is going to the trash. Fred W5VAY That's a shame Fred later down the road you

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GE MASTR Professional Equipment

2010-06-13 Thread skipp025
Fred Seamans seaman...@... wrote: Skip: Yes, I Know; The first radio system I designed had 74 Repeaters and over 150 mobiles with some microwave interconnects. I have run out of space, and now I have all MASTR II and Delta's. Fred W5VAY There's a simple fix Fred... move to a bigger

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DDRR Antenna on a tower

2010-06-12 Thread skipp025
Re: DDRR Antenna on a tower Keep in mind the DDRR Antenna is a reduced size vertical polarized antenna and the Squalo Ho-Loop are normally considered full or standard size loop type antennas that are horizontally polarized. DDRR Antenna mounted on a tower? Only if there were

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Icom Repeater Eprom Reprogramming

2010-06-10 Thread skipp025
/ type of Eprom was used. What happened to Icom Customer Service? Remember I'm a Kenwood Dealer... :-) but I'll still help you. So Email me later/direct if no one else offers to help any sooner than I can get back to you. cheers, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com Joe k1ike_m...@... wrote

[Repeater-Builder] re: DDRR Antenna on a tower

2010-06-10 Thread skipp025
cruizzer77 atlant...@... wrote: This DDRR antenna is also new to me but space-wise it is even smaller than the Squalo so definitely worth considering, Keep in mind the DDRR Antenna is a reduced size vertical polarized antenna and the Squalo Ho-Loop are normally considered full or

[Repeater-Builder] Re: WTB transistor M9887

2010-06-10 Thread skipp025
I'm sending him one... it's taken care of... thanks s. kevin valentino kevinvalent...@... wrote: That transistor alone is gonna cost about $40.00 If someone has a rig for cheap, way to go in my opinoin. If I had one I would send, unfortunately gonna pay mot $ --- On Thu,

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