At 12/30/2004 03:39 PM, you wrote:
Is the best way to have a mobile repeater up and running with two mobile
radios and a duplexer? Looking for a way to be able to run a couple of
repeaters, one VHF, one UHF for a mobile communications van. Can anyone
recommend ways to cut down on weight and
Get a couple of Motorola Maxtracs, an NHRC-2 Controller and you are set.
EXCEPT, if it's for Public Safety purposes (Fire, Police) then do not
scrimp,
especially if lives may depend on this stuff.
73, Dick, W1KSZ
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From: Dakota Summerhawk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent:
Maybe not the most compact option but you can just use a stereo to mono
transformer such as a Speco TSM-30
http://www.lashen.com/vendors/CSISpeco/Speakers/Transformers.asp
Steve P.
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From: DCFluX [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday,
I agree that re-education of some FCC employees is needed. However, I
think it would be nice if the FCC had at least 2 or 3 knowledgable
people, that knew what they were doing and only worked with Part 95 stuff.
Johnny
corwinmoore wrote:
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Barry
I use EchoStation as a repeater, Fast setup for Emergency use or
just in case you need a Repeater or backup.
I started using it while my Repeater was under repairs, liked its
range and audio better so I use it full time now. My Repeater is the
backup for Echostation now.
How ever I do have it
I'd prefer mandatory retirement. I don't know that Powell can be
re-educated. He's screwed up everything he touched since coming to the
FCC. Why should BPL be any different :(
Karl, WA5TMC
Steve Grantham wrote:
Can we solicit the mandatory re-education of Chairman Powell, as he has
been
Go over to your local car stereo shop - the place where they
sell those 500w amps and build the latest and greatest
boogie buggys or thump trucks - and get a pair of speaker
isolator transformers. They may not call them that, but
picture a 8 ohm in / 8 ohm out transformer about the size
of a
I wouldn't trust the local stereo shops as far as I could throw them.
Example:
I saw a certified installer cut 8 inches of zip cord off of the reel
Then he split it into 2 wires and then butt spliced the wires back to
the original reel of wire! I didn't even bother to make him feel like
a dumb
I think the Motorola Mitrek Consolette Base Station has a one to
one transformer in it. If you need I can look up the part number.
Neil - WA6KLA
DCFluX wrote:
I wouldn't trust the local stereo shops as far as I could throw them.
Example:
I saw a certified installer cut 8
I've always done it differently. I take a 5 watt resistor, maybe around 15
ohms, across the speaker leads, then come off the high side through a 2-5K
resistor then into a little external audio amp. You can pick up a little
audio amp kit for less than $10. Drive the single speaker with that.
Use portables...
Joe M.
Dakota Summerhawk wrote:
Is the best way to have a mobile repeater up and running with two mobile
radios and a duplexer? Looking for a way to be able to run a couple of
repeaters, one VHF, one UHF for a mobile communications van. Can anyone
recommend ways to cut
How much less are you wanting to spend.. I've searched around the net and
it's a fairly specialized item. Using 1:1 transformers you'd have to buy 2.
Given that, $14 doesn't seem too bad.From looking at the picture it
appears the transformer is about 2x1.75x1.5 not counting the mounting
I think that I should stick to my thinking Have all the FCC Commissioners
that are from each level Qualification
1) That they have a Extra Class License.
2) Hold a Degree in Electronics like Broadcasting.
3) Been say 20 Yrs Min. in the feild.
4) Hold a GROL , 1st. Class RT that was converted
At 06:25 PM 12/30/04, you wrote:
I wouldn't trust the local stereo shops as far as I could throw them.
Example:
I saw a certified installer cut 8 inches of zip cord off of the reel
Then he split it into 2 wires and then butt spliced the wires back to
the original reel of wire! I didn't even
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Nah, I remember buying some when I was working a the coast
during the 80's. Something like $5 or $6 per foot.
--Clipped--
I checked a few sources - BOR (Bust-Out Retail) real Belden Silver
Plated RG214
Yes, it works really, really well!!
I used to use two speakers for four separate radios in my 1961
Dodge Seneca during the mid-sixties. I didn't use the 'big
capacitor' either.
If one of the radios was not turned on, it worked anyway.
I simply 'refuse' to tell you it won't
Joe, no need to hide from the community with your
concerns:
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I must clarify that these are to be used as HAM radio special event
repeaters for a comm van. Full duty use when in service but not used all the
time, hence the reason that I need to be able to have some space in the van
as it is also going to be command post as well. I need to be able to have
Look at the mobile repeaters found on ebay. About $800 ball park for them.
They would work just fine if you did a split antenna setup, but would be
better if duplexers were used, especially running that kind of power. If it
is in the ham bands they will work fine, I don't think they are allowed
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Dakota Summerhawk
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Portables are great but I need the 35W (UHF) and the 50W (VHF) out
to assure
that the coverage is adequate.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Dakota
The G.E. MVPs will do 30 watts on 2 meters 25 on 440. It'd be
And the purpose of your post being?
Big deal. You posted my email service's info. OMG! LOL
The only purpose I can get from your post is a feeble attempt at
providing some kind of 'classified' info (which ANYONE can get, BTW) on
the remailer about my email service provider. Perhaps it's because
OK Dick on that note I have to ask a few questions:
1. How hard is it to build a Maxtrac into a repeater?
2. Are Maxtrac rock bound? Was hoping for something for synthesized for easy
programming
3. How is the duty cycle for the unit? From what I have seen they are sturdy
rigs and can stand up to
Portables are great but I need the 35W (UHF) and the 50W (VHF) out to assure
that the coverage is adequate.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Dakota
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From: mch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 8:13 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject:
I will say this ... this one Stereo / Trucker shop and a source for older
out of catalouge R/S stuff but he rather sell the stereos Illeagle gear ,
he does not like talking to me when I said I have a Ham license. tells you
how many times he figgures the FCC was next in line :-)
M. H.
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Be careful searching for mobile repeaters on eBay. A true LMR Mobile
Repeater is a half-duplex unit that attaches to a mobile radio
providing crossband coverage out of the car for portables. Not at all
what you want.
What you might want to look for is a portable repeater. Despite the
name, a
Mr. Dakota,
You might want to look here for information on a Maxtrac. Radius,
GM3xx, and other Motorola radios used in a portable repeater
configuration. Klick on the Products, then Repeater ModuleBTW, the
Repeater Module is less than $100 and IS Plug and Play!!!
you couldn't find one at google images??
i think they even have your picture
happy new year
mdmEd Folta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALLAnyone have a picture of a Standard Communications model 867 Radio?I am looking for an email-able jpeg etcEd
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL
Anyone have a picture of a Standard Communications model 867 Radio?
I am looking for an email-able jpeg etc
Ed Folta
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Our mobile repeater was as eazy as pie.
We have a Kenwood for two meter, a Maggiore
for 222 and a Kenwood for 440. We tie them
all together with a Link-Com RLC-3 controler.
We use TX/RX dupllexers on each band.
Was not that costly and gives very good service.
All housed in a nice rack mounted in
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, mch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The MVP is a good suggestion, but they are a
little on the expensive side - especially on UHF. Still, if you can find
one, they are good and there is the NHRC/MVP controller.
Joe M.
Ummm Joe, I have picked up
Chuck, it must be my raw, unmitigated bidding skill on Ebay. kidding
here Actually I guess like you say, a little luck.
Have a good New Year, Chuck.
Laryn K8TVZ
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Consider yourself lucky. They usually got for
I have a 2-Watt MICOR UHF Ham Repeater (came from the factory in the 2-watt
version) in service locally. The coverage is excellent.
I've cooked a few 2-Meter PA decks over the years, and had to jumper around
the PA deck to use just the 400 milliwatt exciter as the transmitter, while
the PA deck
Larry, I agree with you on the coverage issue.
My 2 meter repeater very near you, the PA deck quit several years
ago. Ran the repeater on the 400 mw output exciter until we got
the PA deck fixed. Like you, by the time the RF got to the antenna,
I'd be surprised if there was more
Depends actually
Do you want to just mix the audio, or do you need the
power from one or both radios to drive something? For
this example, we know both radios have amplifiers with
high output power levels (vs small receivers with lm386
type outputs).
If you want to use the combined
Consider yourself lucky. They usually got for much more than that.
Chuck
WB2EDV
Ummm Joe, I have picked up several UHF MVPs on Ebay in the past
couple of months. I paid between $7 and $17 each for them (plus
shipping of course).
Have a great New Year.
Laryn K8TVZ
Yes, they do. I usually sell them for around $75 each. But that's still a
tremendous quality radio to make a repeater out of for a price like that.
Anyone who can't afford something like that should think seriously about
whether or not they want to be in the business of being a repeater owner.
LJ
This is an example of precisely why I utilize medium-gain repeater antennas
over their high-gain cousins. In mobile FM service, the user will not see
the difference. I save money, they are easier to install, don't have as much
wind loading, hold up better mechanically, take up less tower real
I have to agree with these guys, I have run on the tripler output on my
Micor UHF repeater while making PA repairs. The tripler outputs something
like 2 watts and I probably had less than 1 watt at the antenna. The last
time I had PA trouble I left it that way for a few months because
I went and checked for MVP's in closed eBay auctions and found none at all.
I check periodically and find them selling for $75-$150 for the UHF ones.
VHF high and VHF low are usually much cheaper. Plus shipping, which
typically runs another $15-$20.
Chuck
WB2EDV
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That's typically what I sell them for. I'm about out of UHF ones, but do
have a few VHF ones that I was planning to list there.
LJ
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From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 11:19:28 -0500
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re:
I checked a few sources - BOR (Bust-Out Retail) real Belden Silver
Plated RG214 *is* about $5.50 a foot. Others, like Coleman, are
allot less.
Standard (nickle plate) RG214 was in Tessco's Outlet at $0.89 a
foot.
So if making jumpers, not going hundreds of feet, nickle plated
Once upon a time you could buy 6 X 9 speakers with two voice coils, each
8 ohms or so. Haven't seen one for years, but they may still be out there
somewhere. Used to use one for just what you are wanting to do, run two rigs
into one speaker.
73,
Al, K9SI
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On Fri, 31 Dec 2004 15:02:43 -0600, Al Wolfe wrote:
Once upon a time you could buy 6 X 9 speakers with two voice coils,
Just make sure your radios filter out the PL!
I can just imagine what a 100Hz tone would sound
like through a 6x9 :)
Tedd Doda, VE3TJD
Lazer Audio and Electronics
Baden,
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Anyone who can't afford something like that should think seriously about
whether or not they want to be in the business of being a repeater owner.
LJ
A lot of truth to that statement.
[wondering why I own 20 repeaters.] (I know, I want to be poor the
rest of my
I recently built a portable 2m repeater that is about the size of a
bowling bag and weighs about the same. It is built into an SKB carrying
case that is rugged, dripproof, and good-looking. The secret of getting
a full-duplex radio and the duplexer into a box measuring about one
cubic foot in
At 01:44 PM 12/31/04, you wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2004 15:02:43 -0600, Al Wolfe wrote:
Once upon a time you could buy 6 X 9 speakers with
two voice coils,
Just make sure your radios filter out the PL!
True!
I can just imagine what a 100Hz tone would sound
like through a 6x9 :)
Probably just
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