[Repeater-Builder] Re: PD-522-509 Phelps Dodge / Celwave Duplexer Harness Cable Lengths

2009-11-15 Thread cracked
I'm still looking for an answer to the original post, but I tuned it up as-is and ended up with the following result (5 MHz split): insertion loss = 0.5 dB (RX and TX) RX isolation @ TX freq = 93 dB TX noise suppression @ RX freq = 55 dB Something doesn't seem right about that 55 dB figure,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ACSSB

2009-11-15 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Are you set up not to receive emails from the Repeater-Builder group? In other words, do you go to the web to view all the messages? If you get emails, you need only reply using your regular email program. You can send an email to the group at Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com if you are set up

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DB-212 detailed info wanted

2009-11-15 Thread cruizzer77
Thanks for the info. Somewhere else I read that from the mount to the outer edge the length should be 51 inches, this will be about the same as 52.5 inches from center to outer edge. But to build one from scratch I need more info, radius of the loop, diameter of the tube, coupling etc. Of

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor repeater audio

2009-11-15 Thread mzfb2001
Kevin Thanks for the repleis. In referance to the channel element, is there a way to sweep the element by it self, or is that something that ICM or someone like that would have to do? You've hit on something I hadn't thought about. If this could be done by it's self it would be better than

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Building Low Band Loop Antennas (DB-212)

2009-11-15 Thread skipp025
If you're building a Low-Band Loop Antenna from scratch... forget the DB-212 and copy the Sinclair Version. The Sinclair Low-Band loop has a lot wider band-width and it's pretty much the same design... if properly done easier to construct hardware wise. s. cruizzer77 atlant...@... wrote:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Building Low Band Loop Antennas (DB-212)

2009-11-15 Thread Chuck Kelsey
FYI - Sinclair got the extra bandwidth by stager tuning the antenna element from the 1/4-wave matching transformer that is inside the element. The trade-off was a decrease in return loss (higher VSWR). Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: skipp025 skipp...@yahoo.com To:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Building Low Band Loop Antennas (DB-212)

2009-11-15 Thread skipp025
Chuck Kelsey wb2...@... wrote: FYI - Sinclair got the extra bandwidth by stager tuning the antenna element from the 1/4-wave matching transformer that is inside the element. The trade-off was a decrease in return loss (higher VSWR). Chuck WB2EDV Maybe... maybe not. I swept one just a

[Repeater-Builder] TXRX Vari-Notch® coupling loops

2009-11-15 Thread Andy K
Has anyone got the dimensions of these for a 4 cavity for 450 ish, they are the ones with 2 BNC sockets and a capacitor...Thanks Andy G8VLL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Building Low Band Loop Antennas (DB-212)

2009-11-15 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I've seen some return loss figures in the 30-40 dB range on the Decibel antenna. However, sweep one and report back. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: skipp025 skipp...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 10:57 AM Subject:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: PD-522-509 Phelps Dodge / Celwave Duplexer Harness Cable Lengths

2009-11-15 Thread no6b
At 11/15/2009 01:26, you wrote: I'm still looking for an answer to the original post, but I tuned it up as-is and ended up with the following result (5 MHz split): insertion loss = 0.5 dB (RX and TX) RX isolation @ TX freq = 93 dB TX noise suppression @ RX freq = 55 dB Something doesn't seem

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Early FM Repeaters (tubes and more)

2009-11-15 Thread Kris Kirby
On Sat, 14 Nov 2009, JOHN MACKEY wrote: No, I do not have to pay the electric bill. I only have to replace tubes about every 5-8 years. It would be easy to build a step-start for the tube cathode and tie that into the COS/PTT line. You could keep the tube filament warm with 1V or so and

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Building Low Band Loop Antennas (DB-212)

2009-11-15 Thread Burt Lang
The low-band loop from Sinclair (SRL 110) was not nearly as wide band as the Hi band (SRL210) and UHF models (SRL310). The latter were designed to be mounted either half wave or quarter wave from the tower or mast. In the case of the low band loop a half wave would have put the loop 10 ft

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Building Low Band Loop Antennas (DB-212)

2009-11-15 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I was hoping that Burt would chime in. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Burt Lang b...@gorum.ca To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 11:57 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Building Low Band Loop Antennas (DB-212) The low-band loop from

[Repeater-Builder] Maxon smp4000 password

2009-11-15 Thread kerinvale
Hi guys .I found the password 317537.It was in the smp4000 programming manual  Thank You, Ian Wells, Kerinvale Comaudio, 361 Camboon Road.Biloela.4715 Ph 0749922449 or 0409159932 or 0749922574 www.kerinvalecomaudio.com.au

[Repeater-Builder] Power Connectors - spectras/GM/Maxtrac/...

2009-11-15 Thread tahrens301
Hi Folks, I'm looking for some power connectors for the above types of radios. I don't need much more than pigtails, as I am doing a special cabling project. I've looked at both Mouser Digikey, but they don't seem to carry anything similar. I have seen 'generic' types before... somewhere!

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Power Connectors - spectras/GM/Maxtrac/...

2009-11-15 Thread Steve Gebhard
Find a local trailer supply store, those pigtails are very common wiring plugs for trailers. _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tahrens301 Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 4:49 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor repeater audio

2009-11-15 Thread Kevin Custer
mzfb2001 wrote: Kevin Thanks for the repleis. In referance to the channel element, is there a way to sweep the element by it self, or is that something that ICM or someone like that would have to do? You can inject audio from a audio generator directly into the modulation pin of the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Power Connectors - spectras/GM/Maxtrac/...

2009-11-15 Thread Mark
Tim, Or if you can find a Radio Shack that carries anything other than cell phones, you may find them there as well. That's' where I got my last few sets. Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Steve Gebhard Find a local trailer supply store, those

RE: [Repeater-Builder] TXRX Vari-NotchR coupling loops

2009-11-15 Thread Jeff DePolo
Has anyone got the dimensions of these for a 4 cavity for 450 ish, they are the ones with 2 BNC sockets and a capacitor...Thanks Andy G8VLL I'll take one apart if nobody else responds. I have both the ham band 28-66-02 duplexers (100 dB isolation, 0.6 dB loss, 5 MHz split) and also the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Building Low Band Loop Antennas (DB-212)

2009-11-15 Thread Jeff DePolo
I have dimensional data for both Decibel and Celwave lowband folded dipoles *somewhere*. If there's interest I'll hunt for them. I think the Celwave design (with the stingers) would be easier to fabricate - no bending involved. --- Jeff WN3A -Original

[Repeater-Builder] O.T. Looking for Jody n7ert

2009-11-15 Thread rrath
I am looking for Jody, n7ert. Any one has his email address? Thank you. Rod kc7vqr

[Repeater-Builder] Re: O.T. Looking for Jody n7ert

2009-11-15 Thread rrath
Thank you Larry. Rod kc7vqr

[Repeater-Builder] MSF-5000 VCO problem

2009-11-15 Thread hl31943
I have a CXB UHF repeater and can't get the receive VCO to lock properly. I get a peak of about 23 uA but it doesn't lock there. If I tune to where it will lock, the M5 reading is about 13 uA. I've taken the VCO apart twice and cleaned it. Is substituting the transmit VCO (which does lock at

[Repeater-Builder] Whats it worth Phelps Dodge UHF Duplexers

2009-11-15 Thread K5IN
What's it worth: Model 526-509 6 can UHF duplexer tuned for 441.950 transmit and 446.950 receive. Brian, k5in

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Power Connectors - spectras/GM/Maxtrac/...

2009-11-15 Thread n4rqy
Tower calls them 2 pin dc disconnects.they are virtually impossible to get in 12 guage wire, but tower has the 10 and 14 guage wire with the 2 pin trailer plug. An auto parts store has them, but those are usually 16 guage wire and not suitable for heavy current loads. Sent on the Sprint®

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Power Connectors - spectras/GM/Maxtrac/...

2009-11-15 Thread n4rqy
Try tower. www.pl259.com Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: tahrens301 tahr...@swtexas.net Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:48:54 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Power Connectors - spectras/GM/Maxtrac/... Hi Folks,

[Repeater-Builder] Programming Software for Standard GX3000 radios

2009-11-15 Thread w9nwn
Just checking to see if anyone might have a copy of the programming software for the old Standard GX-3000 series of radios. I can get my hands on a E-prom burner and even a old computer to run the software on but need the software first. Otherwise I will just use the mfor door stops. Thanks,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Power Connectors - spectras/GM/Maxtrac/...

2009-11-15 Thread wa6vpl
Try this link for SAE CONNECTORS, 12 gauge and various lengths. http://www.solarseller.com/low_voltage_dc_pumps__lvm__teel__accessories__plu gs_and_extensions.htm _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Programming Software for Standard GX3000 radios

2009-11-15 Thread wb6dgn
Do you have the programmer interface? The GX3000 was programmed by programming a ROM segment resident on the 8749 (if I remember correctly) microprocessor. You remove the uProc. (socketed) and plug it into either the standalone programmer or an interface box connected to a PC with the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Programming Software for Standard GX3000 radios

2009-11-15 Thread Marcus
actualy there is a good idea, never saw that myself, i to am looking for some Backup software if anyone has for Programming the Tait T800 series RAR or Zip'd either, please just don't PW it Marcus w9nwn wrote: Just checking to see if anyone might have a copy of the programming software

[Repeater-Builder] Tait o/t ? cable information

2009-11-15 Thread Barry
Can anyone offer assistance with making a programming cable for the tait 700 series please ? Tnx B _ Looking to move this spring? With all the lastest places, searching has never been

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Programming Software for Standard GX3000 radios

2009-11-15 Thread Barry
Doug + Marcus you have email To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com From: arkwrights-st...@xtra.co.nz Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:19:33 +1300 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Programming Software for Standard GX3000 radios actualy there is a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Novice/Technician 2m Frequency Allocations c.1961

2009-11-15 Thread MCH
I don't think anyone was debating the 145-147 MHz allocation. I made the point that the sub-band repeater segment didn't come along until after those rules were abolished. I think repeaters were illegal in the sub-band at the time, and the inputs would have been out of their band if the