[Repeater-Builder] Vertical squalo as 6m repeater antenna?

2010-06-09 Thread cruizzer77
Some time ago in another post I already asked for compact 6m repeater antenna ideas as we're limited in antenna height in the place we want to install our upcoming 6m club repeater. Obviously this was no easy to solve problem. Just lately did I come across a QST article Six Meters from Your

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Vertical squalo as 6m repeater antenna?

2010-06-09 Thread Joe
Mounting the Squalo vertically will probably give you some sort of wierd directional pattern, not good for a repeater. I would opt for a ground plane or base loaded mobile whip mounted over a set of 3 or 4 1/4 wave ground radials. What is your height restriction? How for are you from metal

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Vertical squalo as 6m repeater antenna?

2010-06-09 Thread wd8chl
On 6/9/2010 7:08 AM, Joe wrote: Mounting the Squalo vertically will probably give you some sort of wierd directional pattern, not good for a repeater. I would opt for a ground plane or base loaded mobile whip mounted over a set of 3 or 4 1/4 wave ground radials. What is your height

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Vertical squalo as 6m repeater antenna?

2010-06-09 Thread cruizzer77
Hi Joe We have access to 3 platforms of that tower and the total height of all our antennas on all platforms must not exceed 5 meters. As far as I could find out if 2 or 4 coupled antennas would be mounted on the same level around the tower they would probably count as one system with the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Vertical squalo as 6m repeater antenna?

2010-06-09 Thread Lee Pennington
I agree with Joe, but I believe if mounted as designed, the performance, while not earth shaking, will be much better than a mobile antenna with radials. de Lee K4LJP On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 9:24 AM, wd8chl wd8...@gmail.com wrote: On 6/9/2010 7:08 AM, Joe wrote: Mounting the Squalo

[Repeater-Builder] Icom rp1510

2010-06-09 Thread k4hal
A friend brought over an Icom rp-1510 that he had bought and wanted to change the cwid call. It looks like the call may be contained in the 27256 EPROM. Since the EPROM was in a socket, so I unplugged it and read the data. I could see nothing that looked like a callsign, so I suspect it is

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Vertical squalo as 6m repeater antenna?

2010-06-09 Thread skipp025
cruizzer77 atlant...@... wrote: Some time ago in another post I already asked for compact 6m repeater antenna ideas as we're limited in antenna height in the place we want to install our upcoming 6m club repeater. Obviously this was no easy to solve problem. Sure it is... you just have

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MOVs for power supply primary

2010-06-09 Thread Jeff DePolo
Hmmm. That's a tougher one. Mostly I use the Polyphasers (PLDO-120US-15A or -20A) at sites that don't have facility-wide protection. The TrippLite Isobar Ultra series is another (ISOBAR8ULTRA et al). The Isobars also have a $50,000 equipment warranty (can't say I've ever had to use it, don't

[Repeater-Builder] Re: More on GMRS - Fwd: FCC NPRM proposes complete part 95 rewrite

2010-06-09 Thread kf7eec
Here are some of my comments: In paragraphs 26 and 27, the Commission proposes removing the licensing requirement from GMRS, end call signs, and remove station identification. I strongly disagree with the Commission's proposal. I believe in the license requirements of GMRS. Those who do not

[Repeater-Builder] OT:QRZ.com

2010-06-09 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hi all. Has anyone used QRZ.com recently to look at a call sign and was challenged for a login and a password? I tried to look up a callsign for verification of an address, but was unable to go any further until I emailed their admin for a current login and password. Once I got it, I was

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MOVs for power supply primary

2010-06-09 Thread Chuck Kelsey
OK, I'm familiar with those single-point grounding panel protection devices. How about a service panel protector for home use? And a service panel protector for a small (200A) 3-phase panel? I ask, rather than simply Google for it, because Google could come up with some units that are not

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT:QRZ.com

2010-06-09 Thread kevin valentino
Qrz is not all it is saig to be! use th Fcc database, Kevin --- On Wed, 6/9/10, Don Kupferschmidt dkupf...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: Don Kupferschmidt dkupf...@sbcglobal.net Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT:QRZ.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 8:48 PM  

[Repeater-Builder] Re: OT:QRZ.com

2010-06-09 Thread larynl2
Just tried it... no login or password required for me. Laryn K8TVZ --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Don Kupferschmidt dkupf...@... wrote: Hi all. Has anyone used QRZ.com recently to look at a call sign and was challenged for a login and a password? I tried to look up a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT:QRZ.com

2010-06-09 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I think you need to login in only to see detail. I noticed the change a few weeks back. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: larynl2 lar...@hotmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 9:24 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT:QRZ.com Just

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT:QRZ.com

2010-06-09 Thread WA3GIN
Only asked for PW when checking for details if the person doesn't want email address displayed to non-registered members... otherwise lookup access is un-challenged. 73, dave wa3gin - Original Message - From: larynl2 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MOVs for power supply primary

2010-06-09 Thread Eric Lemmon
Chuck, Square D makes a line of heavy-duty, commercial-grade surge protectors for both 120/240 VAC residential and 208Y/120 VAC commercial systems: http://tinyurl.com/27tnma7 These are very good products, but- like any really good stuff- are definitely not cheap. I guess that one's definition of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT:QRZ.com

2010-06-09 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Dave, That is correct. But before that change, anyone could access the database and get all of the details of that license that he / she was looking at. My question, why did this change? Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: WA3GIN To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT:QRZ.com

2010-06-09 Thread WA3GIN
Ask QRZ... they are very responsive to email questions... - Original Message - From: Don Kupferschmidt To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT:QRZ.com Dave, That is correct. But before

[Repeater-Builder] Communications Instruments PowerPad 100

2010-06-09 Thread commquart
Found this laying about, was used years ago on a CE-5 service monitor. I've lost the manuals and specs for the unit. If anyone has a copy of the manual, or the technical specs, I'd appreciate hearing from you. Pete k1zjh

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MOVs for power supply primary

2010-06-09 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Thanks Eric. Chuck - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 10:07 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] MOVs for power supply primary Chuck, Square D makes a line of heavy-duty, commercial-grade

[Repeater-Builder] DMR Repeaters

2010-06-09 Thread Gareth Bennett
Hi Group, Just curious if anyone has had a play with the new HYT (HYTERA) RD982 series of repeater, and more importantly the Ethernet connectivity. Certainly the gear looks good on paper and in real life, but interested in feedback on anybody that has had a chance of really giving it a

RE: [Repeater-Builder] DMR Repeaters

2010-06-09 Thread k7pfj
Ho Gareth, Hytera has said that the repeater will be able to eventually site connect with other Hytera repeaters like Motorola IPSC system. Currently they are working on the firmware to come out with the ability to release this feature. I just received my dealer demo repeater and looks nice, it

RE: [Repeater-Builder] DMR Repeaters

2010-06-09 Thread k7pfj
HI Gareth, Just to mention that both the portable and mobile work on the IPSC system just fine and have not noticed any issues. The only feature that is not compatible with the XPR radios is the text messaging between a Motorola and Hytera but all other functions work just fine. Also the

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater radio needed-rig advice.....

2010-06-09 Thread wa4moe
I'm searching for a transceiver to put into service for a link on existing network. Have a excellent technician to set levels, and do mods as required and have proper test equipment. Q: Please advise on MotorolaSpectra, Maxtrac, Radiusothers...? Freq: 145-147 Possible -8 channels Mic