Re: [Repeater-Builder] Automated spam.

2009-11-21 Thread Kevin Custer
Facility 406 DM09 wrote: Well, you see, it's like this... You don't have a clue. You have been a member for 10 days, so, stick around and see how spam-less this list really works, or join one that explains the working of the lists here on Yahoo. This and every other off topic post is now

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Time for GOD

2009-11-21 Thread James Adkins
We do still have freedom of speech and freedom of religion in this country. Feel free to use your delete button if it offends you. On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 11:17 PM, Richard gbis-reply-...@gbis.com wrote: Well, it certainly is off topic, but you should have more of an open mind. After all,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Time for GOD

2009-11-21 Thread WA3GIN
Someone should suggest a new yahoo group where folks who want to post comments about off topic comments can use to discuss, debate, rant, etc. This would leave the opt-in group free to continue posts of interest with out the distraction of off topic discussions. I'm on several groups and have

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Time for GOD

2009-11-21 Thread Dan Blasberg
The 1st Amendment protects your free speech from the government, it's does not protect your free speech from the common man. On Nov 21, 2009, at 8:36 AM, James Adkins wrote: We do still have freedom of speech and freedom of religion in this country. Feel free to use your delete button

[Repeater-Builder] OT - re: contest replies to callers...

2009-11-21 Thread Adam T. Cately
s. (you're 5,9,9 - good luck in the contest) SOooo - you're a code-maven, too, Skipp? When I run the local nets (or mostly, when I'm trying to corral a rag- chew on the local frequencies) my favorite response to a check-in is - You're 5-9-plus, but I need a repeat on your suffix

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Time for GOD

2009-11-21 Thread gervais
Richard your web site is great,and the pictures too 73/s gervais ve2ckn From: James Adkins Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:36 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Time for GOD We do still have freedom of speech and freedom of religion in this

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna Pattern Question

2009-11-21 Thread Dan Hancock
Bill, thanks for the tip, however the repeater is a UHF. I don't see anything on Comprod's site showing a UHF with a reflector screen. I guess I will just have to improvise! I was looking to see if any other members had done such a thing before so I didn't have to re-invent the wheel so to

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Astron RM-20A-BB Question

2009-11-21 Thread Mike Besemer (WM4B)
How is it overpriced? The –BB is currently selling for $9 LESS than the non-BB at my favorite vendor. Mike WM4B From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Morris WA6ILQ Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:26 AM To:

[Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread ki4zji
I am deeply offended by this. No, not the mention that we should take time out for God. I am offended by the barrage of tirades assaulting Lee for daring to mention God. Lee, good for you! Everyone who is a Christian should be a light in their community, drawing men to Jesus. Oh no – I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna Pattern Question

2009-11-21 Thread William Becks
Sorry Dan, The Comprod UHF Corner Reflector is the 440-70 or 442-70 URL: http://www.comprodcom.com/en/antennas/base/pdf/440-70.pdf. There are several different models for UHF that offer different gain, pattern shape (beam width) and front to back ratios. You should be able to find a model

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread Rev. Robert P. Chrysafis
I like it. i am not offended at all. just the other day i saw a real still operating drive in movie theater. I am seeing bit's of Real amaerica starting to re emerge amongst the liberal PC garbage and i love it. - Original Message - From: ki4zji rr...@librtynet.com To:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread David Murman
AMEN! -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ki4zji Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:29 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God I am deeply

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Time for GOD

2009-11-21 Thread Michael Ryan
On Tower Talk a few months back someone posted a note, asking guys to send QSL cards to a sick friend. He got blasted for posting something there that was OFF topic. OFF TOPIC means off topic, despite your personal feelings and beliefs. If you begin to slack up on the rules for personal or

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread John J. Riddell
The list owner has asked that all this stuff be stopped. Can you folks not understand that ? This list is for assisting with technical issues regarding repeater building. John VE3AMZ - Original Message - From: Rev. Robert P. Chrysafis kc8...@hotmail.com To:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: OT - re: contest replies to callers...

2009-11-21 Thread skipp025
If you're really an OF like me... you also add the PSE QSL VIA THE BURRO. ok gd luck in the contest... S. Adam T. Cately atcat...@... wrote: SOooo - you're a code-maven, too, Skipp? When I run the local nets (or mostly, when I'm trying to corral a rag-chew on the local frequencies) my

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread Jerry W9FS
I thank God for all the technical expertise on this reflector, I am not offended, I feel ashamed that I haven't contributed any of my knowledge, let's take a look at reality and just be thankful we have technical people that believe in God and be thankful for those that don't. I think God would

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread skipp025
Rev. Robert P. Chrysafis kc8...@... wrote: I like it. i am not offended at all. just the other day i saw a real still operating drive in movie theater. I am seeing bit's of Real amaerica starting to re emerge amongst the liberal PC garbage and i love it. Was the drive-in showing a movie

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread skipp025
I am offended by the barrage of tirades assaulting Lee for daring to mention God. There is a time and a place... and this group is not really the place. Everyone who is a Christian should be a light in their community, drawing men to Jesus. You forgot the speakers on the roof of the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Time for GOD

2009-11-21 Thread Richard
Thanks, I appreciate it! Richard http://www.n7tgb.net/ www.n7tgb.net It does not take a majority to prevail ... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men. --Samuel Adams _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

[Repeater-Builder] Acceptable RB Religious Discussions

2009-11-21 Thread Paul Plack
Guys, please...the only sanctioned religious discussion on this board is Motorola vs GE. 73, Paul, AE4KR

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread STeve Andre'
On Saturday 21 November 2009 10:28:37 ki4zji wrote: I am deeply offended by this. No, not the mention that we should take time out for God. I am offended by the barrage of tirades assaulting Lee for daring to mention God. *I* am deeply offended by having Christianity stuffed down my

[Repeater-Builder] Programming ASTRO SPECTRA Range2 to Range1

2009-11-21 Thread w7trh
Greeting Group, I am new to Motorola ASTRO SPECTRA programming, and have been elected to program a few radios for our Base Support Team (USAF MARS). T04KLF9PW4AN-UCM radios - A5 head The RSS available is [RVN4001N]  R06.00.05   Is this made for a DOS machine, or is it a Win 3.11 type

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Programming ASTRO SPECTRA Range2 to Range1

2009-11-21 Thread David Murman
The RSS you have needs to be run on a DOS machine. I use an older 166 P1 machine that I bring up in DOS. I have Spectras on VHF high and 900 mhz. You will need to hack the software but you can find all the info you need on the WEB site BATLABS. I have my Spectra on both AF MARS and ARMY MARS

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola Spectra 900's

2009-11-21 Thread James Adkins
Looking for anyone that's actually used a Motorola Spectra to RX on 902.xxx MHz for a repeater receiver Has anyone on the list tried this? Looking for something besides the standard maxtrac option. -- James Adkins, KB0NHX Vice-President -- Nixa Amateur Radio Club, Inc. (KC0LUN) Southern

RE: [Repeater-Builder] uniden key

2009-11-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
Kevin, The chances are good that at least one domestic key made for file cabinets, storage lockers, and screen or garage door locks will slide easily into the Takigen lock on a Uniden radio. Once such a key blank is found, the cuts from a genuine Uniden radio key can be cut into that blank and-

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread WA3GIN
Hey, there are plenty of religious reflectors. I wonder how receptive they would be if I started posting excerpts from CELWAVE manuals or Motorola user guides? Some one said it earlier...there is a time and place for eveything... - Original Message - From: Jerry W9FS To:

[Repeater-Builder] Off Topic (religious or other) posts - please read.

2009-11-21 Thread Kevin Custer
I asked once already for everyone to stop the threads where OT posts are concerned - many didn't listen. I'll ask once more - please do NOT post about this OT subject again. If I cannot gain the respect of those continuing to post, I WILL SHUT THE LIST OFF for a few awhile and we'll have a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread Kris Kirby
On Sat, 21 Nov 2009, WA3GIN wrote: Hey, there are plenty of religious reflectors. I wonder how receptive they would be if I started posting excerpts from CELWAVE manuals or Motorola user guides? Some one said it earlier...there is a time and place for eveything... That'd only work

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off Topic (religious or other) posts - please read.

2009-11-21 Thread MCH
Kevin, Please don't do that, as it will only hurt everyone else. Rather than shut the entire list down, please just set those who want to continue the thread to CANNOT POST MESSAGES. That will allow on-topic issues to continue and will only hurt those who are responsible. I do have one

[Repeater-Builder] Re: uniden key

2009-11-21 Thread lenaw12
And if that doesn't work (which is hard to believe)...my daughter is stationed in Okinawa and I could have her go to the local locksmith assuming they have those there. She could grab a handful of blanks and someone could distribute them to interested parties. LW --- In

[Repeater-Builder] GE MVP tuneup

2009-11-21 Thread Charles Schmell
Greeting, all,  I am trying to tune up a high-band MVP to use as a backup repeater for our club in SE Pennsylvania.  I have read the procedures on RB,  and on the NHRC site.   I have the ICOMs, and the GE test set.   Unless there is a problem with the test set,  I can't figure out the tuning. 

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Automated spam.

2009-11-21 Thread Lee Pennington
My apologies and best wishes to the offended parties, There were no spam-like intentions in my post. I simply hit Forward All which included several Yahoo groups and reflectors. Am I to assume thar Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas are going to be considered equally offensive?? On a Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread Lee Pennington
Strangely, I've received more responses to to inadverdantly sending a GOD message, than any of my searches for repeater assistance. 73 de Lee K4LJP On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 10:51 AM, John J. Riddell ve3...@earthlink.netwrote: The list owner has asked that all this stuff be stopped. Can you

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Spectra 900's

2009-11-21 Thread wa6jbd
I've managed to get 900 Spectras to receive in the 902 range. There are three steps, and it's not necessarily a 'beginner project'. 1. Hack bandlimits to allow programming 2. Modify VCO 3. Retune front end filter. It's possible to meet or exceed rated performance after modification, but

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread Michael Heffner
I debated on whether or not to put my two cents in here since the moderator ended the other thread. What amazes me is how quick some people are offended by the mere mention of God Allah Satan or whoever you choose to believe in (or choose not to believe in). Rather than realize what most likely

RE: [Repeater-Builder] uniden key

2009-11-21 Thread kevin valentino
I realize how a key is made, was a design engineer for custom electro magnetic locking systems (Securty Engineering, Locknetics) for many years before radio.No one mentioned they would like me to do that. I sent the photos, corrected the takigen # and found the right takigen blank. it will take

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE MVP tuneup

2009-11-21 Thread no6b
At 11/21/2009 02:58 PM, you wrote: Greeting, all, I am trying to tune up a high-band MVP to use as a backup repeater for our club in SE Pennsylvania. I have read the procedures on RB, and on the NHRC site. I have the ICOMs, and the GE test set. Unless there is a problem with the test set,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: uniden key

2009-11-21 Thread skipp025
If you didn't find a Uniden Key yet... to make a copy of... chances are good I have one and can get it copied... but it will be a pain in the fanny to get done but if you really needed one. s. kevin valentino kevinvalent...@... wrote: I realize how a key is made, was a design

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread Chris Curtis
There are two drive-in theater close enough to drive to and be back before bed time near me. 1 uses the speaker on a string, the other use FM broadcast and is in 2 track stereo. Am stereo would be cool but my pickup doesn't have a capable am receiver. It does have the RB4 nav radio and an ICOM

[Repeater-Builder] sorry

2009-11-21 Thread phrijjid
sorry, i hit respond and wanted to talk about fm broadcasting at the drive-in theater and didn't change the subject line. my apologies. kb0wlf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread JOHN MACKEY
Unfortunately, very few receivers are capable of decoding stereo on AM. -- Original Message -- Received: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:01:29 PM PST From: Chris Curtis demo...@rollanet.org To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God There are

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic ... a time for God

2009-11-21 Thread Rev. Robert P. Chrysafis
sad considering i have a complete commercial grade 50 watt am stereo broadcast station sitting in racks in my living room just gathering dust. - Original Message - From: JOHN MACKEY jmac...@usa.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:12 PM Subject:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: uniden key

2009-11-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
Skipp, It's not clear if anyone on this list actually needs a key for the Uniden Force 1100- I certainly do not- or if the discussion was merely to completely identify the key by its appearance and application. I think we all know that the shape of a key's head may tell us nothing about what

[Repeater-Builder] AM stereo

2009-11-21 Thread Chris Curtis
Should have traded you for the symbol gear. ;) Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rev. Robert P. Chrysafis Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:20 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] AM stereo

2009-11-21 Thread Rev. Robert P. Chrysafis
i won't get rid of it. i am afraid the day i do that i will get the bug to fire up a carrier current am stereo station :) i actually plunked down about $20,000.00 over the years to aquire the whole deal. actually i just bought the symbol stuff because the price was so cheap i could not pass

Re: [Repeater-Builder] AM stereo

2009-11-21 Thread osborne605
I have a Sony in dash AM/FM cassette that decodes 4 or 5 of the original AM stereo formats. I bought it from a distributor when AM stereo was just starting and there were several formats In a message dated 11/21/2009 6:29:13 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, demo...@rollanet.org writes:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] AM stereo

2009-11-21 Thread Rev. Robert P. Chrysafis
there were 5. kahn ISB, motorola CQUAM, belar, harris, and magnavox. kahn and motorola were the most popular. you will sometimes find them in use on 160, 80, and 75 meters in the AM portion of the bands. 1680 in princeton nj runs cquam and runs a jack type format. i would like to find a sony

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Spectra 900's

2009-11-21 Thread Mark
Mel, Reference the write-up, PLEASE DO!!! There are others here who would be grateful for the knowledge (myself included). 73, Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of wa6jbd I've managed to get 900 Spectras to receive in the 902 range.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Programming ASTRO SPECTRA Range2 to Range1

2009-11-21 Thread cvrcsoaring
You can also use Window 98 2nd Edition to load the software in. I believe I can help you in the out of band programming. Please contact me directly.. Larry Taylor KF6JBG Home: cvrcsoaring (AT) earthlink (Dot) net RC Club: www.cvrcsoaring.com - Original Message - From:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Spectra 900's

2009-11-21 Thread John Gleichweit
I'll second the motion for a write-up. If you have high-rez pictures, that'll help even more. I have 2 900MHz A5 Spectras that I want to tweak into the 902 band. -- John Smokey Behr Gleichweit FF1/EMT, CCNA, MCSE IPN-CAL023 N6FOG UP Fresno Sub MP183.5 ECV1852 List Owner x10, Moderator x9

Re: [Repeater-Builder] AM stereo

2009-11-21 Thread JOHN MACKEY
KBPS in Portland, Oregon also runs AM Stereo. There is an entire web page devoted to AM stereo. http://users.hfx.eastlink.ca/~amstereo/ http://meduci.com/stations.html -- Original Message -- Received: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:15:59 PM PST From: Rev. Robert P. Chrysafis kc8...@hotmail.com To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Spectra 900's

2009-11-21 Thread James Adkins
I've done quite a bit with the Spectras; hacked the software, re-tuned the VCO after modifying, re-capped them, etc. I think they're great radios. Just thought since it's difficult / impossible to get maxtrac filters, and knowing how good the Spectra receivers are, they'd be a nice alternative to