[Repeater-Builder] L1159A pinout

2009-03-10 Thread gueorgui2
does anyone have the pinout for this unit. i truly need your help!

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Split site link via IP

2009-03-10 Thread Jon Bivin - WB0VTM
I've tried several iterations of Linux and have YET to get SvxLink working Can't seem to find all the pieces and parts needed to get it installed... Is there a trick to Linux I don't get? -Jon -WB0VTM - Original Message - From: Gunnar Widell To:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] L1159A pinout

2009-03-10 Thread Eric Vincent
Hello, Just to make sure my memory is good, is it a Motorola Phone Patch ? If yes, I think I have the manual… Eric VE2VXT _ De : Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de gueorgui2 Envoyé : 9 mars 2009 14:24 À :

[Repeater-Builder] GE mastr II station PA

2009-03-10 Thread iamcranked
I am looking for some help with a UHF GE Mastr II base I just acquired. I've never worked on one of these before and have no knowledge as to what mods need to be done. My unit currently is on 416.550 and I need to move it up to 444.425 but have some questions before I begin. My biggest concern

[Repeater-Builder] db products dealers in the ATL area

2009-03-10 Thread georgiaskywarn
Seems to be that Cook Towers is out of business in the ATL area. Are there other dealers in the Atlanta area? Thanks, Robert KD4YDC

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Split site link via IP

2009-03-10 Thread Chuck Kimball
In addition to what's already been mentioned, a pure linking box (no ID's etc.) on the commerical side is the JPS NXU2 http://www.jps.com/page/view/89about $750 for each end last time I priced them. Chuck n0nhj Ethercrash wrote: My repeater group is considering building split-site 6m

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Quick Mastr2 current draw question...

2009-03-10 Thread Ben
Why not simplex? Looks like you could cover that area without all the work:-)

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE mastr II station PA

2009-03-10 Thread Chuck Kelsey
My suggestion is to get a different radio with the 88 split. Otherwise you've got a lot of work ahead. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: iamcranked la...@thunderbolt.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 4:55 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] GE

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GE mastr II station PA

2009-03-10 Thread Jeff DePolo
Can anyone enlighten me as to the difference between the G5 and G9 version of the 40 watt PA?. If I remember right, one capacitor is changed, and one is either added or deleted. I have GE's mod sheet that tells you how to convert a 40 watt 406-420 to a 420-450. Email direct if you want a

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GE mastr II station PA

2009-03-10 Thread Jeff DePolo
My biggest concern is about the Power Amp. I meant to comment on this - the power amp is the least of your worries. The exciter and receiver is where you'll likely have bigger problems. Here again, it's probably easier to find 450-470 boards and swap them out.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GE master II station PA

2009-03-10 Thread Mike Mullarkey
Hi Larry, I know someone in Hermiston who has stacks of the 420 models. Mike Colorado Telecom, L.L.C Mike Mullarkey 6886 Sage Ave Firestone, Co 80504 303-954-9695 Home 303-954-9693 Home Office Fax 303-718-8052 Cellular _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

[Repeater-Builder] FS/FT: 900 MHz Duplexer

2009-03-10 Thread Mark
I have a friend who has one of these, and is looking to either exchange it for a VHF duplexer (160 MHz, capable of a split of approx. 800 kHz at 50W) or funds in order so he can buy a VHF duplexer. TX-RX http://birdtechnologies.thomasnet.com/item/cavity-filters/vari-notch-174-ca

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Quick Mastr2 current draw question...

2009-03-10 Thread no6b
At 3/9/2009 21:20, you wrote: Longest distance is .69 km with an obstruction at .27 km from the repeater. RX sensitivity on both the repeater and the mobile units is set at 1.0 uV. Repeater TX set at 250 mW, 3 dB antenna/feedline/cavity loss, 6 dBi antenna. Mobile unit TX set at 500 mW, -2 dBi

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Quick Mastr2 current draw question...

2009-03-10 Thread AJ
Tried simplex last year - from the farthest extents of the site, simplex worked less than 25% of the time. The repeater site would be directly above the entire event - this is the traditional text book example used in ham license manuals: users on both sides of a mountain, can't communicate

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Setting HT600/P200/MT1000

2009-03-10 Thread W. H. Phinizy
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, ka1jfy walter.howard...@... wrote: Please, PLEASE, P L E A S E tell me you're NOT trying to use those wideband only radios on a narrowband Part 90 system! They will NOT meet the emission mask for narrowband operation without turning the total

[Repeater-Builder] BRAMCO Reeds

2009-03-10 Thread Mark
I found a couple of BRAMCO reeds in my junque box today, and can't remember if these are VibraSponder or VibraSender compatible reeds. Part number is A01863 (Tone 141.3). Can anyone remember if these -sponders are or -senders?? Thanks! Mark - N9WYS

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Quick Mastr2 current draw question...

2009-03-10 Thread Randolph Bennett
Bob, For receiver, exciter, and 10 volt reg. only Receive squelched 250 ma Transmit 440 ma Receive unsquelched 1.2 A If you can do without speaker audio pull one end of R617 and R618 the class A audio amp is wasteful. Randy KD4RIP

[Repeater-Builder] Controller for 2nd Repeater

2009-03-10 Thread wesleybazell
Have 2 440 Repeaters. Main one is MastrII, with Zetron Controller. 2nd is 2 Icom Mobile Radios IC-F420 10, and IC420S 10 in Repeater Configuration. Works good as Backup to Main Computer. Would like to know if anyone is using this Method what Controller are you Using? Wesley AB8KD

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE mastr II station PA

2009-03-10 Thread Jim Brown
I have moved several GE Mastr II 40 watt units up from the 417 mHz area to the 440 mHz area as repeaters.  The exciter tunes up OK to the higher frequency, but the receiver front end and LO multiplier will not tune.  I use LOW side injection for the LO string and modify the helical resonators

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID

2009-03-10 Thread Gerald Pelnar
If it's a DB antenna, it's a 304 - Original Message - From: NORM KNAPP nkn...@twowayradio.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 11:20 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID I need help in identifying a VHF antenna. It is pretty old. I would say

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Quick Mastr2 current draw question...

2009-03-10 Thread AJ
Bob/Randolph/Randy :) : That's what I was looking for! 73s, AJ, K6LOR On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 8:33 AM, Randolph Bennett slrfbenn...@peoplepc.comwrote: Bob, For receiver, exciter, and 10 volt reg. only Receive squelched 250 ma Transmit 440 ma Receive unsquelched 1.2 A If you can do

Re: [Repeater-Builder] BRAMCO Reeds

2009-03-10 Thread James Delancy
I seem to remember the bramco reeds as -sponder units. If you happen to have a -sender, it usually works either way if I remember right. James Mark wrote: I found a couple of BRAMCO reeds in my junque box today, and can't remember if these are VibraSponder or VibraSender compatible reeds.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] BRAMCO Reeds

2009-03-10 Thread Lee Pennington
Mark, I may be mistaken, but I seem to remember Bramco's as all being senders. de, Lee K4LJP 73 On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 2:21 PM, James Delancy ctra...@gmail.com wrote: I seem to remember the bramco reeds as -sponder units. If you happen to have a -sender, it usually works either way if I

RE: [Repeater-Builder] BRAMCO Reeds

2009-03-10 Thread Bill Hudson
Since we're all pushing our memories - I remember RED ones being sponders, and BLUE ones being senders _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee Pennington Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 11:46 AM To:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] BRAMCO Reeds

2009-03-10 Thread Ted Bleiman K9MDM - MDM Radio
correct but wrong model. those were the old 7 pin mechanical reeds. Ted Bleiman K9MDM MDM  Radio    If its in stock...we've got it! P O Box 31353 Chicago, IL 60631-0353 773.631.5130  fax 773.775.8096    web http://www.mdmradio.com  email -  mdmra...@yahoo.com  DIRECT ALL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] BRAMCO Reeds

2009-03-10 Thread Lee Pennington
I've only seen BLUE ones, I'm presently holding a 127.3 in my hand. Lee On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 2:58 PM, Bill Hudson w6...@pacbell.net wrote: Since we’re all pushing our memories – I remember RED ones being sponders, and BLUE ones being senders -- *From:*

RE: [Repeater-Builder] BRAMCO Reeds

2009-03-10 Thread Mark
Yep - mine has a blue label, too. Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Lee Pennington I've only seen BLUE ones, I'm presently holding a 127.3 in my hand. Lee On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 2:58 PM, Bill Hudson w6...@pacbell.net wrote: Since we're all pushing our

RE: [Repeater-Builder] BRAMCO Reeds

2009-03-10 Thread Mark
So if I understand this correctly, they will work both ways? BTW Lee, you're the second one today (one via private e-mail) who has told me this. (Bramco's are senders and they'll work both ways) wink Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Lee Pennington

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Setting HT600/P200/MT1000

2009-03-10 Thread Craig W Clark
Don't ya just love it. You ask for some technical advice and immediately the Wanna be radio police assume you are doing something wrong! From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of W. H. Phinizy Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 12:31 PM To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] BRAMCO Reeds

2009-03-10 Thread Captainlance
BRAMCO reeds were made for a number of 2-way companies over the years, the color of the reed in meaningless. Each manufacturer selected what they wanted, light blue, dark blue, red, silver, bronze, etc. likewise, coil impedances were variable as well, from 500 to 5K ohms. if you have the stock

RE: [Repeater-Builder] BRAMCO Reeds

2009-03-10 Thread Mark
Lance, The reed number was contained in my first message - but I'll repost it here in order to overcome some of the background. wink/grin It is A01863 - 141.3 Hz (4A) Thanks in advance, Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Captainlance BRAMCO

[Repeater-Builder] Re: BRAMCO Reeds

2009-03-10 Thread George Csahanin
Didn't 'sponders have contacts on them. Or am I confusing them with other vibrating devices found in radios that are my age...?? GeorgeC W2DB --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mark n9...@... wrote: Lance, The reed number was contained in my first message - but I'll repost it

[Repeater-Builder] Anyone have this happen?

2009-03-10 Thread twoway_tech
Hello, Hello I have a Micor UHF repeater station on amateur. I have had it tuned and tested perfect since last fall. I sent my elements to Bomar and had them temperature compensated and all that good stuff. After the repeater has set out in the garage all winter, (unheated, in Indiana) I

[Repeater-Builder] looking for an Untenna (or two)

2009-03-10 Thread skipp025
I'm looking for an Untenna (or two) Anyone got what I think is called an Untenna they'd like to sell, trade, swap or otherwise part with? Actually doesn't matter what band... I'm interested in measuring the radiation angle and related performance. I might not have the name/brand exactly

Re: [Repeater-Builder] looking for an Untenna (or two)

2009-03-10 Thread STeve Andre'
On Tuesday 10 March 2009 23:07:37 skipp025 wrote: I'm looking for an Untenna (or two) Anyone got what I think is called an Untenna they'd like to sell, trade, swap or otherwise part with? Actually doesn't matter what band... I'm interested in measuring the radiation angle and related

Re: [Repeater-Builder] BRAMCO Reeds

2009-03-10 Thread George Henry
Wa back when (~25 yrs.), I picked up a Bramco 2+2 decoder at a hamfest for $2.00. Jumpered around the second decoder chain to make it a plain 2-tone sequential decoder and used it with a R/S scanner for my local FD dispatch tones. Seems to me I used Motorola 'sponder reeds from a

[Repeater-Builder] SALE - New In-The-Box DB Products Antennas

2009-03-10 Thread bogidy45
Our local radio club, the Palm Beach Packet Group(PBPG), was donated several new in-the-box DB Products antennas. These include DB-364B, DB-364C,and DB-304L antennas. Pricing starts at $300.00 with discounts for additional antennas. For more info ask for Doug at (561) 686-3747 or email me

Re: [Repeater-Builder] BRAMCO Reeds

2009-03-10 Thread Daniel Fargo
Try to even find a 2+2 decoder today they are no longer even in production. I believe Bramco was the last to produce them and they don't anymore. Our county switched to 5/6 tone for the new weather sirens. Daniel L. Fargo KB3EMH General Class Amateur radio operator