[Repeater-Builder] An interesting article request...

2007-10-29 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
Repeater-builder received an interesting article request... Too many of the folks that have been doing it for a while forget that we all had to start somewhere. Everybody seems to know how to install Heliax connectors but us newbies. And sometime the newbies don't know who to ask. And

Re: [Repeater-Builder] An interesting article request...

2007-10-29 Thread Ralph Messer
Hi You Might try these folks for the seals and pins. TESSCO.COM KA4DKJ Ralph - Original Message - From: Ronny Julian Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 8:08 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] An interesting article request... If Tony is out there

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Zetron 38A Programming

2007-10-29 Thread Jim Brown
Al, I would program the Z38A the way you have with one change. I am sure the system ID should be the same as the user ID, so instead of assigning the system ID to an unused user ID, I would use the user ID as the system ID. Just enter the user number for the tone you are using for normal user

Re: [Repeater-Builder] An interesting article request...

2007-10-29 Thread John reid
With RingFlare connectors it is basically the same procedure for 1/2 and 7/8, DIN and N. The main thing is to strip the correct amount of insulation off and the center conductor needs to be the proper length. Although when you first look at the instruction sheet it is confusing, once you read

Re: [Repeater-Builder] An interesting article request...

2007-10-29 Thread jgielis
Yes Mike... I'll put my hand up if this article I have here is of any use. It's an old yellowed original bulletin # 37383C by Andrew Communication, with explicit instructions on preparing fitting N connectors to LDF4-50A Heliax. I did a quick search on their web page, but it didn't come up. It

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Daniel's repeater

2007-10-29 Thread Maire-Radios
sounds like you talked to the same person I talked to and I was doing a business system. John - Original Message - From: Nate Duehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 2:47 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Daniel's repeater On Oct

[Repeater-Builder] 220 amps on E-Bay, dirt cheap!

2007-10-29 Thread ka3hsw
Just spotted the following on E-Bay while searching for heatsink material: Spectra Communications 50 watt 220 repeater amp with heatsink, presumed defective (failed under intermittent operation). Being sold for heatsink value, but probably repairable Currently at $12.95 with no bids,

[Repeater-Builder] New file uploaded to Repeater-Builder

2007-10-29 Thread Repeater-Builder
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Repeater-Builder group. File: /Andrew bulletin 37383C.pdf Uploaded by : johngielis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Description : Fitting LDF4-50A You can access this file at

[Repeater-Builder] KENWOOD TKR 750 Installation and problems-HELP!!

2007-10-29 Thread Peter P J
Last week we installed one Kenwood TKR 750 (Type 2)in our nearby airport for the use of the security organisation. The Tx is in 143.95 and Rx is in 148.950. The antenna is Diamond F22 without any trimming (144Mhz). The Repeater delivers 20Watt into the duplexer of local manufacture and

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Daniel's repeater

2007-10-29 Thread James Adkins
In a nutshell, yes they're great. The documentation you get with the station is wonderful, too. We have been using them here in Missouri for two years now and not any problems with them. They are known for their low current consumption. If they don't make an amplifier that suits your needs,

[Repeater-Builder] Transmitter Identification

2007-10-29 Thread Bernie Hunt
Does anyone use a transmitter identification system on your repeaters to id the incoming signals? Thanks Bernie K2YO

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Data Signal,Inc. CWID-70 Manual needed.

2007-10-29 Thread kb1we6r
I have one also. I need a manual and programming info. It has a M3-7603-5 chip in it. I think it it contains the callsign and timing info. ...Keith WE6R --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Fellow Ham looking for Info on this Unit, The sad thing is I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Daniel's repeater

2007-10-29 Thread Roger Stacey
We are currently using about 12 Daniel's MT 3 VHF/UHF repeaters on our system (islandtrunksystem.org) Quality / Outstanding Reliability / Outstanding Price / not cheap http://www.danelec.com/ Our last delivery period was 16 - 18 weeks but well worth the wait. This is top quality eqiupment and

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Daniel's repeater

2007-10-29 Thread CO004
In a not so long ago life I had a number of them to maintain around the State of Colorado, all at very high, remote, solar sites. They were extremely dependable and worked well in both analog and P25. At one site, lightning took out the solar controller two different times, but the Daniels

Re: [Repeater-Builder] KENWOOD TKR 750 Installation and problems-HELP!!

2007-10-29 Thread Jim Brown
One suggestion is to go to a simple ground plane antenna, and mount it upside down on top of your terminal building. The gain in an antenna will concentrate the radiation out on the horizon, which is not what you want. The upside down ground plane with no gain might be your best bet to have

[Repeater-Builder] Re: KENWOOD TKR 750 Installation and problems-HELP!!

2007-10-29 Thread skipp025
A quick answer Peter... Buy an antenna power splitter similar to the type sold by M-Squared Antennas in California. Place the splitter into the antenna system and run a second antenna inside the building. cheers, skipp Peter P J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last week we installed one

Re: [Repeater-Builder] KENWOOD TKR 750 Installation and problems-HELP!!

2007-10-29 Thread DCFluX
Make sure the duplexer is connected to the correct ports of the repeater.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR2000 + Controller Mushy Audio

2007-10-29 Thread skipp025
The MSR-2000 to external repeater article on the www.radiowrench.com/sonic page has a scanned image of the Squelch Gate Module included. The instructions also mention how a resistor in series with the output is removed and the controller input/output audio paths are simply inserted in place

[Repeater-Builder] For Sale: RCA 500 Series UHF Repeaters

2007-10-29 Thread Robin Midgett
Hi, I have several RCA UHF repeaters available for sale..cheap. These are working units removed from commercial service in 2005. Most have a Zetron controller installed in the cabinet; those can be had as an option with the repeater. Service literature is also available. These machines are old

[Repeater-Builder] More Program Resources

2007-10-29 Thread skipp025
http://www.pcb-pool.com/html_uk/uk_service_1.htm There's a lot of nice electronics programs out there for free. Above is another great source... s.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: More Program Resources

2007-10-29 Thread skipp025
The below post went to the wrong yahoo group... but what the heck. If this sort of thing interests you... please have at. cheers, skipp skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.pcb-pool.com/html_uk/uk_service_1.htm There's a lot of nice electronics programs out there for free.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] KENWOOD TKR 750 Installation and problems-HELP!!

2007-10-29 Thread Ray Brown
Hi, Jim... I'm trying to do the same thing, to cover the interior of a 6-floor building with a LMR VHF repeater, and I tried suggesting a 1/4 wave mounted upside down as you suggested, and the Motorola guy scratched his head and said WTHeck? He was still trying to sell me a DB224 to cover the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Zetron 38A Programming

2007-10-29 Thread ALASTAIR GRAHAM
Jim, Thanks once again for the input help As it stands tonight the repeater is operational after 5 hours at site setting up the audio again problem is the base station we use is not that forgiving with is comes to audio levels (Nokia BSR 150) On the older Zetron panel which

Re: [Repeater-Builder] KENWOOD TKR 750 Installation and problems-HELP!!

2007-10-29 Thread Captainlance
We have done numerous installation of small in-building repeaters in high rise buildings in New York City. We drop cheap rg213 down the elevator shaft, securing it of course, and about every 3 floors install a T connector with a 1/4 wave antenna made of solid wire soldered into a PL259. works

[Repeater-Builder] Re: CWID-70 Manual needed.

2007-10-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
I wonder if the CWID-70 is a later version of the CWID-50 made by Control Signal, Inc. A new PROM chip programmed with your desired info costs about $25 from CSI. Here's the manual for the latter: www.repeater-builder.com/other-mfrs/csc-cwid-50-51-identifiers.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY ---

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Transmitter Identification

2007-10-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
Bernie, Yes, I use MDC1200 coding on every portable and mobile radio in my fleet. For convenience, I use the last four digits of the serial number as its ID number. All radios use pre-ID with a short beep to let the user know when to start speaking. Although I have a printer interface on the ID

Re: [Repeater-Builder] KENWOOD TKR 750 Installation and problems-HELP!!

2007-10-29 Thread Maire-Radios
get yourself some of the hard-line that has holes in the shield to let some RF out and install it in your building. what is what it is made for. John - Original Message - From: Ray Brown To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 10:13 PM Subject: