Re: [Repeater-Builder] SPECTRA SERVICE MANUAL

2010-03-11 Thread cvrcsoaring
Hi! Bob ! Did you get any manuals?? If you did would you send a copy of them to me.. I have several I got from Ebay that need work.. Larry Taylor KF6JBG Home: cvrcsoaring (AT) earthlink (Dot) net RC Club: www.cvrcsoaring.com - Original Message - From: lodesthar To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon

2010-03-11 Thread NORM KNAPP
A club I am a member of just purchased a card from them not 2 months ago. The card was received promptly and was purchased on their web site. I received a thank you e-mail from Al just last month. Maybe they took a vacation. 73 Norm - Original Message - From:

[Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon - the rest of the story....

2010-03-11 Thread Kevin Custer
As promised, here are two replies I received about 30 minutes after sending an email to Al and Elizabeth: Kevin, I received an e-mail from him just today. I sent him a reply within minutes. I just read his response. I hope the attached file explains everything, but if not, please feel free

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon - the rest of the story....

2010-03-11 Thread Tedd Doda
Kevin Custer wrote: Your check should clear as early as tomorrow according to the information I have. We have no control over how the check is But John said he paid with Paypal? Tedd Doda, VE3TJD Lazer Audio and Electronics http://www.ve3tjd.com High Performance cars don't kill Low

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon - the rest of the story....

2010-03-11 Thread Chris Curtis
Probably a paypal E-CHECK rather than a paypal instant transfer. Takes quite awhile sometimes. Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tedd Doda Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:41 AM To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon - the rest of the story....

2010-03-11 Thread Kevin Custer
Tedd Doda wrote: But John said he paid with Paypal? Not all PayPal transactions are instantaneous. John paid with an eCheck, which is subject to delays just like a check that clears the the bank. There are ways to transfer money to PayPal instantly, like instant transfers from checking

RE: [Repeater-Builder] SPECTRA SERVICE MANUAL

2010-03-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
There are at least a dozen Spectra manuals, not just a manual. While it is true that more than one manual may be required for complete coverage of a specific radio- the control head has a separate manual, since several control heads are available for the radio- you really should state clearly

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon - the rest of the story....

2010-03-11 Thread Tedd Doda
Kevin Custer wrote: John paid with an eCheck, which is subject to delays just like a check that clears the the bank. There are ways to transfer money to PayPal instantly, like instant transfers from checking and savings accounts. In all the years (since 1999) of selling on Ebay, I've never

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon - the rest of the story....

2010-03-11 Thread Kevin Custer
Tedd Doda wrote: Kevin Custer wrote: John paid with an eCheck, which is subject to delays just like a check that clears the the bank. There are ways to transfer money to PayPal instantly, like instant transfers from checking and savings accounts. In all the years (since 1999) of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon - the rest of the story....

2010-03-11 Thread va2ir
I've received the odd e-check. They may take up to 10 days to clear, but Paypal will not credit the funds to the recipient until such time. Ian VA2IR At 10:15 AM 3/11/2010, you wrote: Tedd Doda wrote: Kevin Custer wrote: John paid with an eCheck, which is subject to delays just like

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread Nate Duehr
I talked to an owner of a system last night and he confirmed that user ID's are 8 digit, as are talk groups. There are some numbers that are reserved for all-call and other things, so the straight math doesn't work out exactly, but it's so many theoretical users and talk groups, you'd never

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread KT9AC
Time to start taking the lead and develop something!! http://developer.motorola.com/products/twowayradios/ Nate Duehr wrote: I talked to an owner of a system last night and he confirmed that user ID's are 8 digit, as are talk groups. There are some numbers that are reserved for all-call

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread MCH
And how many of these TGs can be used in a repeater at the same time? Thanks, Joe M. Nate Duehr wrote: I talked to an owner of a system last night and he confirmed that user ID's are 8 digit, as are talk groups. There are some numbers that are reserved for all-call and other things, so the

[Repeater-Builder] GE Mastr II VHF RX Wanted

2010-03-11 Thread KE4ZDG
Hey folks, Looking for some GE Mastr II receivers in the VHF high band. Don't need the whole mobile radio (to cut down on shipping costs). I just need the preselector, oscillator, IF, preamp (if available) and detector. I'm using them to build crossband repeaters out of UHF Mastr II mobiles

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon - the rest of the story....

2010-03-11 Thread Chris Curtis
I've sent an e-check before. But that's because the purchase was over 2K u.s. No instant transfer option on that one =] Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tedd Doda Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread Nate Duehr
Each repeater handles two 6.25 KHz channels simultaneously, if that's what you mean...? But both channels are continuously received by the portables/mobiles. The transmission is one big interlaced TDMA signal that takes up the full 12.5 KHz spectrum even if only one channel is in use. I can

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread Nate Duehr
Don't they charge money for that privilege? I was under the impression that they do. Nate WY0X On Mar 11, 2010, at 9:00 AM, KT9AC wrote: Time to start taking the lead and develop something!! http://developer.motorola.com/products/twowayradios/

[Repeater-Builder] final comments re Pion and Simon Controller

2010-03-11 Thread John J. Riddell
As this should be the final comments on my order of a controller, the main reason there was a delay is that Paypal processed this order with an E Cheque. I had expected an instant transfer of money as has happened many times in the past but when they do an E Cheque, it takes 10 - 15 days to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread wd8chl
On 3/11/2010 11:10 AM, MCH wrote: And how many of these TGs can be used in a repeater at the same time? Thanks, Joe M. Outside of the ones that are dedicated to a specific purpose, like interconnect, etc, all of them. Like any other trunked system.

[Repeater-Builder] GE Delta S990 Head Question

2010-03-11 Thread Kris Kirby
Has anyone succeeded in getting the alternative S-990 head firmware to work? If you have, please email me as I am having some difficulty. -- Kris Kirby, KE4AHR Disinformation Analyst

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread MCH
And there is not any special option to order to get multiple TGs? The base model will support all TGs that are possible? Joe M. wd8chl wrote: On 3/11/2010 11:10 AM, MCH wrote: And how many of these TGs can be used in a repeater at the same time? Thanks, Joe M. Outside of the ones that

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread MCH
I was talking about how many can be programmed in the repeater, not necessarily active at the same time per se. IOW, how many talkgroups can you program into the repeater. I'm assuming that you can 'deprogram' some if you have two systems in the same area. I think WD8CHL answered the question

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread KT9AC
Thanks for the explanation Nate. Reminds me of Smartnet II simulcast systems locally (one TG brings up all five sites for example). Tony Nate Duehr wrote: Each repeater handles two 6.25 KHz channels simultaneously, if that's what you mean...? But both channels are continuously received by

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread wd8chl
On 3/11/2010 3:50 PM, MCH wrote: And there is not any special option to order to get multiple TGs? The base model will support all TGs that are possible? Joe M. I don't see why not. It's part of the protocol, kinda like IP addresses...sorta... I'm gonna say it's on the order of 65535 total

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread Nate Duehr
On 3/11/2010 1:54 PM, MCH wrote: I was talking about how many can be programmed in the repeater, not necessarily active at the same time per se. IOW, how many talkgroups can you program into the repeater. I'm assuming that you can 'deprogram' some if you have two systems in the same area. I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread MCH
So if there are two TRBO repeaters in the same area, there is no way to keep them both from being active and interfering with each other? That doesn't sound right. Or, if I have a repeater, anyone can just buy TRBO radios and use it? Joe M. Nate Duehr wrote: On 3/11/2010 1:54 PM, MCH

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread Brian Raker
You do have to program it to use a set frequency pair, just like any other repeater. -BR On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 5:53 PM, MCH m...@nb.net wrote: So if there are two TRBO repeaters in the same area, there is no way to keep them both from being active and interfering with each other? That

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Announces Industry Leading Capabilities for MOTOTRBO™ Professional Digital Two-way Radio System

2010-03-11 Thread Brian Raker
Of course, hidden in this PR boasting MotoTRBO is our long-awaited upgrade for the MTR2000. But wait, it's not for P25 compatibility, but to TRBO compatibility. *sighs deeply* -BR On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Brian Raker brian.ra...@gmail.com wrote: Motorola Announces Industry Leading

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread MCH
Just the frequency, and not which TGs it passes? Do all TRBO repeaters pass all TRBO format transmissions? Even those of people who are not authorized to use the repeater? Joe M. Brian Raker wrote: You do have to program it to use a set frequency pair, just like any other repeater. -BR

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola Announces Industry Leading Capabilities for MOTOTRBO™ Professional Digital Two-way Radio System

2010-03-11 Thread Brian Raker
Motorola Announces Industry Leading Capabilities for MOTOTRBO™ Professional Digital Two-way Radio System Transmit Interrupt Suite, 800/900 MHz Portables and Mobiles, New Base Stations/Repeaters Help Users Achieve New Levels of Efficiency and Worker Safety March 10, 2010 LAS VEGAS – March 10,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread Mark
Joe, I *think* this system works like other trunking schemes, where each radio has an ID number associated to it, which it broadcasts with each PTT. THIS is what has to be authorized for repeater access, not the talkgroup. But I may be wrong - I'm not that familiar with MotoTRBO. (We do have a

[Repeater-Builder] For Sale: 2 SCOM 5k Repeater Controllers

2010-03-11 Thread surf_boy82
Hi Group, I have two SCOM 5k repeater controllers that are surplus to my needs. I bought one to use on a standalone repeater and then changed it out for an ACC, the other was part of a package I bought from a friend. Both of them are in factory rack mount cabinets. One of them has a display,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread Nate Duehr
On Mar 11, 2010, at 6:53 PM, MCH wrote: So if there are two TRBO repeaters in the same area, there is no way to keep them both from being active and interfering with each other? That doesn't sound right. They're on different frequencies. Not sure what you're saying here. Or, if I have a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread surf_boy82
MotoTRBO systems (handhelds, mobiles, and repeaters) use color codes to determine which radios are associated with which repeater. These Color Codes are the equivalent of PL/DPL/NAC. Chris --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mark n9...@... wrote: Joe, I *think* this system works like

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread Nate Duehr
p.s. If any of this were simple, tech support jobs would dry up and be a thing of the past. :-) I literally had a lady on the phone tonight who couldn't figure out that when she clicked on twenty different things at a time, her PC got so busy it caused the operating system to start throwing