[Repeater-Builder] Looking to buy a 220MHz preamplifier... Prefer a used but functional unit.

2010-05-02 Thread surf_boy82
Does anyone have a preamplifier suitable for the 220MHz amateur band they care to part with? My 220 project is nearing completion, and this is one of the final parts I am in need of. Please drop me an e-mail. Thank you!

[Repeater-Builder] Want to buy: 220MHz repeater

2010-04-03 Thread surf_boy82
Hi Group, Looking to purchase a 220MHz repeater. Doesn't have to be anything elaborate or high powered. An old Kendecom or something like that would do fine. Don't want to pay through the nose for it either, but would like to get something going in the next few months. Anyone have any old

[Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR-820 Reverse Burst Questions

2010-04-02 Thread surf_boy82
I've been using a Kenwood TKR-820 as a repeater on part of a linked UHF system for a few years now. The repeater runs flawlessly, I've never had any trouble with it. I noticed when I initially built the radio that the external PTT on the accessory connector works as it should, but that the

[Repeater-Builder] For Sale: 2 SCOM 5k Repeater Controllers

2010-03-11 Thread surf_boy82
Hi Group, I have two SCOM 5k repeater controllers that are surplus to my needs. I bought one to use on a standalone repeater and then changed it out for an ACC, the other was part of a package I bought from a friend. Both of them are in factory rack mount cabinets. One of them has a display,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread surf_boy82
MotoTRBO systems (handhelds, mobiles, and repeaters) use color codes to determine which radios are associated with which repeater. These Color Codes are the equivalent of PL/DPL/NAC. Chris --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mark n9...@... wrote: Joe, I *think* this system works like

[Repeater-Builder] Manual for HAL ID-1000?

2010-02-26 Thread surf_boy82
I was recently given a HAL ID-1000 identifier. It's a 1RU cabinet device with connections and test jacks on the back. Seems to be diode-matrix programmed. Wouldn't mind setting it up for my call and maybe using it for something down the road. Does anyone have a manual or any idea how it is

[Repeater-Builder] Looking for Daniels Electronics parts

2010-02-22 Thread surf_boy82
Recently bought a Daniels low band base station on eBay. A friend of mine and I were able to get it working on the low end of 6 meters without any component changes. I'll report back on how that goes when it happens. In the meantime, I am in search of the following parts for Daniels

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Daniels Electronics MT-3 Lowband Radios on 6 meters?

2010-02-13 Thread surf_boy82
, Feb 8, 2010 at 9:50 PM, surf_boy82 surf_bo...@... wrote: Has anyone out there successfully set up any of the Daniels MT-3 series lowband radios on 6 Meters? Recently bought a unit and would like to get it working in the amateur band. Any help would be appreciated. Chris/KF6AJM

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Quantar RLC-MOT issues. Help!

2010-02-13 Thread surf_boy82
have never tried that myself, so without being there to troubleshoot the system ... I am just throwing darts at it. Long live Quantar James WJ1D 1 in service mixed mode! surf_boy82 wrote: The local club decided to drop the coin on a new repeater, so they bought a used Quantar

[Repeater-Builder] Quantar RLC-MOT issues. Help!

2010-02-12 Thread surf_boy82
The local club decided to drop the coin on a new repeater, so they bought a used Quantar station. I'm working on interfacing an RLC-MOT to it. I have the wildcard tables set up properly to allow what I would assume is discriminator audio to be present on connector 14, pin 22 RX Wideband Audio.

[Repeater-Builder] Daniels Electronics MT-3 Lowband Radios on 6 meters?

2010-02-08 Thread surf_boy82
Has anyone out there successfully set up any of the Daniels MT-3 series lowband radios on 6 Meters? Recently bought a unit and would like to get it working in the amateur band. Any help would be appreciated. Chris/KF6AJM

[Repeater-Builder] Wanted: IFR FM/AM 1500 Owners Manual

2009-08-29 Thread surf_boy82
Does anyone have an owners manual for the IFR FM/AM 1500 that is surplus to their needs? I've had one for quite a while and I'm familiar with most of it's operation but wouldn't mind having the proper manuals for it. My unit has the digital attenuator with LCD display on it. Would prefer not

[Repeater-Builder] WTT: Radius R100 for ACC or ICOM equipment

2009-07-24 Thread surf_boy82
I have a UHF Motorola Radius R100 currently on 464/469MHz. It is the PL model. Checked it out, works fine. I have NO use for it. I'd like to trade it for any of the following: ACC RC-850 Repeater Controller ACC FC-900 ICOM Remote interface ICOM UX series IC-900/901 band units (any band!)

[Repeater-Builder] ACC RC-96 to Doug Hall RBI-1. HELP!!!

2009-07-22 Thread surf_boy82
Tried posting this to the ACC list but it's rather dead over there. Hi Group, The Doug Hall manual states the RC-96 now supports Generic mode, allowing full control of a Kenwood mobile via the RBI-1. I have the RBI-1 wired up and a 440 radio on it, but I cannot control the radio from the RC-96

[Repeater-Builder] ACC RC96 FC900 - Anyone accomplished PL Decode?

2009-07-15 Thread surf_boy82
Recently bought an RC96 and an FC900 along with one ICOM module. Everything is working great. As I understand it the stock equipment doesn't support PL decode. The gent I bought the FC900 and ICOM radio from said he installed an MX-COM (Ramsey) board in the FC900 (and it's there) to do PL

[Repeater-Builder] WTT: SCOM equipment for ACC equipment

2009-07-15 Thread surf_boy82
Hi Group, I have two S-Com 5 K controllers that are about to become surplus to my needs. One of them is currently running on one of my repeaters, and the other is a spare. Both are in EXCELLENT condition physically and work without issue. I know one of them has the latest firmware in it, the

[Repeater-Builder] For Sale/Trade: EF Johnson 242-3450 LPI repeater (UHF)

2009-07-15 Thread surf_boy82
Group: I have for sale 1 EFJohnson 242-3450-030 UHF LPI repeater, currently on 464MHz TX, 469MHz RX with tone PL. It is in good condition and working properly. All modules present (TX, RX, PA, Control, Power Supply and Duplexer). I don't work with Johnson equipment and it is surplus to my

[Repeater-Builder] WTT (Potentially): CAT 1000B w/ options for ACC RC96

2009-07-05 Thread surf_boy82
Hi Group, Recently bought a CAT 1000B controller that includes the rack mount cabinet, DVR, and RLS-1000B remote/link switch. Not 100% sure if I want to do this yet or not, but I thought I'd put the feelers out and see if anyone would be interested in the event I decide to go forward with it.

[Repeater-Builder] ACC RC-850 to Doug Hall RBI-1 interface: How's it done?

2009-06-23 Thread surf_boy82
Group, Trying to interface a Doug Hall RBI-1 to an RC-850 on either Link 1 or Link 2. Anyone done this? Could anyone give me the basics of how to make this work on either link port? Essentially we have a 440 repeater, a 2 meter fixed frequency remote base and the RBI-1. We would like to be

[Repeater-Builder] Wanted: WWVB Antenna for Spectracom Netclock

2009-02-23 Thread surf_boy82
Not sure if everyone here knows what I'm talking about, but I was given a SpectraCom Netclock/2 time frequency standard at work, and I need the WWVB Croquet Mallet antenna for it. This is an active antenna designed to work with the Spectracom Netclock/2 product. Those in commercial radio should

[Repeater-Builder] Wanted: Link Comm RLC-3 Controllers

2009-02-16 Thread surf_boy82
Anyone have an RLC-3 surplus to their needs for sale? Any configuration... From 1 port to 8 ports. Please e-mail me directly (surf_bo...@yahoo.com) with configuration and asking price. Thanks! Chris

[Repeater-Builder] Wanted to Buy: Any Palomar Telecom equipment

2009-01-02 Thread surf_boy82
Hi Group, Just checking in to see if anyone out there in repeater land has any old Palomar Telecom equipment they are no longer using that they may want to sell. I am looking for any old controllers, cards, voice boards, back planes, card cages, ANYTHING Palomar Telecom. Even un-built cards or

[Repeater-Builder] Palomar Telecom DV-200 Voice Board - Anyone have any old ones?

2008-12-09 Thread surf_boy82
Hi Group! Long shot, but if there's anywhere to ask it's here... Does anyone have any of the old Palomar Telecom DV-200 voice ID boards laying around? These were a stand-alone voice board that did not require the entire controller to operate. I'm in need of one for parts to get another board

[Repeater-Builder] Anyone have experience with RF Technology Pty Ltd. repeater gear?

2008-11-13 Thread surf_boy82
Hi Group, The shop I work at was recently given a couple of decommissioned LTR repeaters after the customer moved to a different radio format. The stations are made by RF Technology Pty Ltd. out of Australia, and consist of a 19 card cage containing a T500B Transmitter, R500B Receiver and PA500B

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Anyone have experience with RF Technology Pty Ltd. repeater gear?

2008-11-13 Thread surf_boy82
in the ham band. Mike K7PFJ _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of surf_boy82 Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:37 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Anyone have experience with RF Technology

[Repeater-Builder] Wanted: Doug Hall RBI-1 Remote Base Interface

2007-09-15 Thread surf_boy82
Hi Group, By chance does anyone have a Doug Hall Electronics RBI-1 Kenwood Remote Base Interface they'd care to part with? I'm looking for one in working condition to set up a multiband remote, as I was recently given a very nice Kenwood TM-x31 stack (TM-231, TM-331 and TM-431). I'm not

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Yaesu FTR-2410 PL Encode issues

2004-11-24 Thread surf_boy82
I'm trying to inject the PL into the Tone Input port of the transmitter. It's a Communications Specialists TS-32. Chris KF6AJM --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 10:29 PM 11/20/2004 -, you wrote: Hi Group, I'm working on a Yaesu FTR-2410

[Repeater-Builder] Yaesu FTR-2410 PL Encode issues

2004-11-22 Thread surf_boy82
Hi Group, I'm working on a Yaesu FTR-2410 2m repeater here. I have an SCOM 5K controller attached to it. Everything works fine except for PL Encode. When I inject the tone into the transmitter at the Tone In lead, the encoded PL tone distorts the repeat audio controller telemetry (ID,

[Repeater-Builder] MSF 5000 Internal Duplexer Tee?

2004-06-06 Thread surf_boy82
Question for the group with those familiar with MSF 5000 repeaters, specifically the UHF ones with internal filtering: The Duplexer Tee, the little silver block about 1 inch square that connects between the receiver and transmitter filter output and gives you your antenna connection is