[Repeater-Builder] Re: db comparisons

2004-08-30 Thread Laryn Lohman
Charles, I agree. I was thinking more of base to mobile operation. Just for fun, I ran some numbers in Radio Mobile with parameters from a real system that I am familiar with on 2M. I varied antenna HAAT and transmitter power to determine changes in coverage area and radius. The numbers

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: db comparisons

2004-08-30 Thread mch
Spacing looks fine on both posts here, but I have HTML turned off on Yahoo. Joe M. Laryn Lohman wrote: Ouch, the spacing between numbers disappeared :( I hope y'all can figure it out. Stretch the numbers out to form three columns under the headings. Laryn K8TVZ --- In

[Repeater-Builder] WTD: Icom RP-1220 Service Manual

2004-08-30 Thread N6KYD
Hello, I am looking for a copy of the ICOM RP-1220 service manual. If someone can help me out it would be appreciated. I have an intermittent power output. It only keys up at 10 watts occasionally and most the time power output is at 1.5 watts. Can't seem to isolate the problemto a poor

[Repeater-Builder] 68hc11 repeater design

2004-08-30 Thread Howard Rubin
Group, I am looking for a repeater application that runs on the 68hc11 microprocessor. Can anyone advise further? Thanks, Howard, N3FEL Bensalem, PA USA Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe

[Repeater-Builder] New / used repeater for TA2KT

2004-08-30 Thread TA0U
Dear Sirs, We are a Emergency Radio Amateur Club based in Istanbul... We need urgently a repeater for our club... The frq must be 145.787,5 -600 88.5 Ton. These are the spec taht we need but a repeater for 2 meters will be enough for us.. Can you pls inform us about the availabilies and

[Repeater-Builder] Re: db comparisons

2004-08-30 Thread Laryn Lohman
Ouch, the spacing between numbers disappeared :( I hope y'all can figure it out. Stretch the numbers out to form three columns under the headings. Laryn K8TVZ --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Laryn Lohman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Charles, I agree. I was thinking more of base to

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola R2001 DC Cable pin outs

2004-08-30 Thread banjupb
Hi Guys Can you help with the pin out of the 12v DC socket on the rear of the test set I am putting test set on a truck for the bush ASAP. Cheers Brett Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: motrac base station conversion to repeater

2004-08-30 Thread Neil McKie
Hello ... You mentioned in an earlier e-mail the model number C53MHB-3100BR - I am looking at the manual, Motorola Part number 68P81005E75. Matt wrote: If it's possible to do this conversion and I end up doing it, this repeater won't see that much usage compared to a lot of other

Re: [Repeater-Builder] SS-32/5K/Micor

2004-08-30 Thread scomind
Hi Kevin, I am installing a Comm Spec SS-32 encoder in a Micorrepeater. I am using a logic output from an S-Com 5Kcontroller to key the ground connection to the encoderwhenever the RX COR is active. I need to do this tobe able to link into another system.My problem is when ever the encoder

[Repeater-Builder] Re: SS-32/5K/Micor

2004-08-30 Thread motarolla_doctor
Use a series resister AND a 1 uF non polorized cap in series with the PL tone going to the Micor. Try to use the same point in the Micor that the factory used. May be the way you are keying the encoder, the Micor exciter will respond to DC shifts as a frequency shift. Yahoo! Groups

[Repeater-Builder] BIG Yard Sale

2004-08-30 Thread motarolla_doctor
There is a big yard sale on Sept 4 th and 5th, Lots of Motorola sruff.. P200's NIB !!! VHF and UHF/charger! STX spkr/mic, Expo rapid charger.. Portables, and lots of parts. SpectraTac Receivers. Zetron M 45 patch, VHF Stationmaster antennas, Benifit for San Gabriel Valley USAR Team, (A

[Repeater-Builder] message error

2004-08-30 Thread ian wells
Hi guys .I am sorry i haven't returned any messages as my internet email sever has stuffed up and i haven't received any messages for 2 days or more .it is just i checked up on the builder website to see the messages i have missed.Thanks to all that replied .The db comparrison is being asked

[Repeater-Builder] Propogation Prediction

2004-08-30 Thread Fred Seamans
There are some very high quality computer propagation predicting computer programs available that use USGS data maps. However these are expensive and only the companies that are into coverage predicting in a commercial way can afford them. But they are good. The first paper on VHF and UHF

Re: [Repeater-Builder] SS-32/5K/Micor

2004-08-30 Thread Kevin Berlen
Thanks for your thoughts Bob. I have managed to minimize the problem by doing as you suggested - I put a .1 uF cap and a 27K resistor is series with the tone output of the SS-32. The frequency still drifts when the tone is keyed and unkeyed, but now only about 50-60 Hz. I think that this is

Re: [Repeater-Builder] BIG Yard Sale

2004-08-30 Thread Mr. Edgar McKinney
DANG! Thats a long walk from West Virginia!!! Big Grin motarolla_doctor wrote: There is a big yard sale on Sept 4 th and 5th, Lots of Motorola sruff.. P200's NIB !!! VHF and UHF/charger! STX spkr/mic, Expo rapid charger.. Portables, and lots of parts. SpectraTac Receivers. Zetron M 45

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Propogation Prediction

2004-08-30 Thread Joe D
You could use my free path analysis tool, rfProfiler-Light, to predict the path loss in various directions from your transmitter site. http://www.rfsoftware.com/rfpl/downloads.shtml It is not as slick as the expensive programs, but what do you want for free! Joe, N2UF --- In

Re: [Repeater-Builder] message error

2004-08-30 Thread Paul Guello
Don't assume that antenna gain is the only thing that effects range. Antenna height, size and length of feedline, quality of antenna and how it is mounted and duplexer quality and tuning all effect range as well as transmitter power and overall receiver sensitivity. High RF enviroments can also

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RC-96 EEPROM

2004-08-30 Thread Tedd Doda
On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 08:11:25 -0500, Bryon Jeffers K0BSJ wrote: I attempted to get the binary info out of my U30 and found it was blank. Seems I'm having the same problem here as well Bryon. Does the controller boot normally with that eeprom in place? I have verified that the eprom

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Propogation Prediction

2004-08-30 Thread Tony King - W4ZT
At 09:03 AM 8/30/2004, Joe D wrote: You could use my free path analysis tool, rfProfiler-Light, to predict the path loss in various directions from your transmitter site. http://www.rfsoftware.com/rfpl/downloads.shtml It is not as slick as the expensive programs, but what do you want for free!

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Propogation Prediction

2004-08-30 Thread Mr. Edgar McKinney
How does it work? Is it like CETs as in looking down and seeing a probable footprint? Ed - kb8qeu Tony King - W4ZT wrote: At 09:03 AM 8/30/2004, Joe D wrote: You could use my free path analysis tool, rfProfiler-Light, to predict the path loss in various directions from your transmitter

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: motrac base station conversion to repeater

2004-08-30 Thread Jim B.
Don't forget-Motrac and Micor cards are different! If you have Micor cards, you can, with some patience and a good soldering iron, re-wire it to work on the Motrac, but they are not pin-compatible. 'Course if you have Motrac cards, then that's moot ;C} Matt wrote: Thanks for the info. I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Propogation Prediction

2004-08-30 Thread Doug Younker
There is radio mobile http://www.cplus.org/rmw/english1.html and there is a yahoo group dedicated to it's support and use. However you will be using rfprofiler light out of the box much easier. INMO. doug --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Propogation Prediction

2004-08-30 Thread Joe D
You specify a location using longitude/latitude. Then you define a path either with another point (long/lat) or with a range and bearing from the starting point. The program creates a terrain profile between the two points and then, using the Longley-Rice iterative terrain model, calculates

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RC-96 EEPROM

2004-08-30 Thread Bryon Jeffers K0BSJ
Yes the controller boots fine and functions as it should... Very strange the I see the 6264 blank as you do. Maybe someone else will have some input on this? Bryon K0BSJ At 10:11 AM 8/30/2004, you wrote: On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 08:11:25 -0500, Bryon Jeffers K0BSJ wrote: I attempted to get

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RC-96 EEPROM

2004-08-30 Thread Rogers, Ron
Hey folks, A 6264 is an 8K X 8 CMOS Static RAM..when you unplug it, it loses all data. The 2864 is an 8K X 8 CMOS EEPROM...does not lose data when unplugged. They are completely different Ron Rogers WW8RR (previously WB8ERB) -Original Message- From: Bryon Jeffers

[Repeater-Builder] Attn: Cushman Monitor fans-user-supporters

2004-08-30 Thread Ted Bleiman K9MDM - MDM Radio
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] RE: RC-96 EEPROM

2004-08-30 Thread Rogers, Ron
Tedd: I have not been following this thread so I have no idea of the whole story here. I was simply explaining the difference between the 6264 and the 2864. But, many years ago someone made a low profile socket for the 6216 and 6264 chips that had a built-in battery and blocking diode. To give

[Repeater-Builder] Mitrek element failure

2004-08-30 Thread n1iic Jason Greene
Hi, all. I have a mitrek that I have duplexed and for some reason it keeps blowing RX elements. I compared it to others that I have here, and the voltages on pins 2 and 3 are close, but not on. What are the tolerances of the elements for the voltages, and has anyone else lost RX elements like

[Repeater-Builder] RE: RC-96 EEPROM

2004-08-30 Thread Tedd Doda
On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 12:38:08 -0400, Rogers, Ron wrote: A 6264 is an 8K X 8 CMOS Static RAM..when you unplug it, it loses all data. The 2864 is an 8K X 8 CMOS EEPROM...does not lose data when unplugged. Hi Ron: Well that would make sense! My only question arises is how can the base data

[Repeater-Builder] r100 repeater question

2004-08-30 Thread texaswpd103
I have a copy of the manual coming that I will forward to you when I get it. I need your help on getting this thing programmed. I purchased the polaris #9 cable and I have the Mot. Field Programming software, but I keep getting an error that Device not ready when I try to read the data. Any

[Repeater-Builder] r100 question

2004-08-30 Thread texaswpd103
Sorry, the last post was mistakenly sent to the list. I realize it is too specific for general conversation. Won't happen again. Ryan Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: motrac base station conversion to repeater

2004-08-30 Thread Neil McKie
Someone correct me if I am wrong here - I haven't worked on a Motrac repeater in a very long time - Station Logic Module - the diode that connects to pin 3 (anode connects to pin 3) is the Receiver Mute circuit - lifting one end of that diode should leave the receiver unmuted during

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: dB compariisons

2004-08-30 Thread Bob Dengler
At 8/29/2004 12:07 PM, you wrote: Actually, the old standard was 6 db per S unit., but then there really never has been a real standard for S units that anyone has followed. Al, K9SI I was once told that Collins radio had standardized S9 to be 50 µV. That would put S1 at 0.20 µV. The

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: dB compariisons

2004-08-30 Thread W9DHI
You are correct the standard is 50 µV for a S9 indication, and you are also right most ham rigs are way, way, way off. Except for those we build ourselves. My HF rig shows exactly S9 for 50 µV. But that is the only thing nowadays that could be considered standard. The S meter is run off the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: dB compariisons

2004-08-30 Thread Neil McKie
Bob, I have not run that test - but I can if you need more info on the subject. I have three HF radios and numerous VHF/UHF radios here. Neil - WA6KLA BTW, found your picture yesterday ... ;) http://www.tasma.org/nl0407.pdf Bob Dengler wrote: At 8/29/2004 12:07 PM,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: dB compariisons

2004-08-30 Thread mch
That's so they 'receive better' than the competition. ;- Joe M. Bob Dengler wrote: The S-meters on most of my VHF/UHF ham gear seem to hit max. indication around 10 µV. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ *