RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: EF Johnson CR1010 Crystal Replacement

2008-01-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
John, I stand corrected. I know that EFJ produced some oddball radios, but until now I have never heard of a crystal holder or channel element that could not be recrystalled by ICM. Live and learn! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Desense Problem on 222 MHz Repeater

2008-01-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
I think you may have overlooked the fact that desense was observed even when a dummy load was connected directly to the output of the duplexer. That pretty much eliminates anything external to the repeater itself, doesn't it? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Desense Problem on 222 MHz Repeater

2008-01-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
using a separate DC power supply for the receiver. Moreover, I suspect that the receiver needs more shielding. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stu Benner Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 1:54 PM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Desense Problem on 222 MHz Repeater

2008-01-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
the transmitter output, to see if sideband noise is causing the desense. Also, try a bandpass cavity on the RX input. As has been explained many times on this list, a BpBr duplexer has practically no bandpass effect, and what little effect there is, is very broad. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] EF Johnson CR1010 Crystal Replacement

2008-01-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
with crystals that are guaranteed to work on the new channels. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John D. Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 5:28 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Micor UHF repeater manual

2008-01-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
is in the queue for full-page scanning. If any readers have a virgin hard copy of the 39E55 manual, please contact me offlist. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of avelectron1 Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Problem with C16 on RFPA board in VHF HB MVP

2008-01-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
Bob, I'd check C15, the 470 pF mica capacitor that's on the same power supply lead. It might be a good idea to replace both of the other caps that parallel C16. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R1225 RSS/CPS

2008-01-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
are discontinued. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cort Buffington Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 1:06 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R1225 RSS/CPS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GE Phoenix raw audio out...

2008-01-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
Ben, There are many GE Phoenix manuals on the GE LBI Index here: www.repeater-builder.com/ge/lbi-master-list.html You should be able to find the answer in one or more of the listed manuals. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 900 MHz PURC5000 help

2008-01-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
Mike, By model number, I mean, something like C75JZByy or C85JLByy. PURC5000 is not a model number; it's a generic family brand name. Once the model number is known, the appropriate service documents can be identified. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor power supply issue

2008-01-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
voltage falls much below 114 VAC. Please advise what model number power supply (TPN) is being used. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kk2ed Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 9:40 PM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR2000 transmit spike

2008-01-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
-Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Arck Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:11 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR2000 transmit spike At 04:06 PM 1/17/2008, you wrote: This

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR2000 transmit spike

2008-01-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
the best policy! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Arck Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:11 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR2000 transmit spike At 04

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MOTOROLA ntn4635a charger schematic needed

2008-01-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
, please contact me off-list. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n8rtn Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 2:12 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MOTOROLA ntn4635a charger

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Micor power supply issue

2008-01-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
failure. If your power supply has a ferro-resonant transformer, you may have a bad commutating capacitor. Not enough info to make this call... Do you have the manual for your specific power supply? If not, what model power supply is it? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RF Connector for GM300

2008-01-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
Bernie, The industry-standard term is Mini-UHF. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bernie Hunt Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 1:51 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Cavity Duplexer

2008-01-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
also suggest using silver-plated crimp-type connectors, rather than nickel-plated connectors, to avoid intermodulation problems. Jumper cable at the duplexer should be completely free of dissimilar-metal joints, for best performance. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Need Power Amp Transistors for VHF 125 watt MSF-5000 repeater

2008-01-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
is of modest benefit in single-ended PAs. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kent Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 12:40 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Need Power Amp

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Mitrek Power Question.

2008-01-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
Kevin, When you are using separate radios for TX and RX, it is a good idea to perform all modifications to both radios, so that they are identical. When one radio fails, you can simply switch them and be back on the air in minutes. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Celwave 5042-1

2008-01-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Spivey Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 11:51 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Celwave 5042-1 Has anyone had any experience

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MTR2000

2008-01-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
have six of them in service now- but they do not lend themselves to hacking out of band. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 1:21 PM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Scotchkote

2008-01-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
Scott, I think you mean 3M Scotchkote. I'd try using Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), Acetone, or Xylene. These are all very aggressive solvents, so care must be used in their use. Once Scotchkote dries, it may be difficult to remove. Chemical-resistant gloves should be worn. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater TX/RX Problems

2008-01-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
of feedline, and how long is it? Make and model of the duplexer? What kind of cable is used for jumpers in the cabinet? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ntoda96818 Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 12:47 PM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR-750 rptr.

2008-01-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n3dab Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 3:06 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR-750 rptr. Can the type 1 TKR-750 Rptr. (146

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Measuring Coverage Area

2008-01-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
meter to check on the claims. That company wound up making only a paltry profit after they were forced to meet their claims. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Besemer (WM4B) Sent: Thursday, January

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB4048 rework - finally

2008-01-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
. When the TX-RX separation is 5 MHz or more, a bandpass-only duplexer will often outperform any BpBr duplexer. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 3:23

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 TEE Cable

2007-12-31 Thread Eric Lemmon
Of Eric Lemmon Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 11:50 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 TEE Cable Glenn, I can't help you with a cable, but I would like

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 TEE Cable

2007-12-31 Thread Eric Lemmon
to make sense. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff DePolo Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 11:58 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 TEE Cable The above

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 TEE Cable

2007-12-31 Thread Eric Lemmon
make exact measurements of it, just as Charlie KC5OZH did for the TLE5732A Green cable? I'd rather not make up such a cable harness with an N tee and N connectors attaching to it, but I might not have a choice- and it should work. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 TEE Cable

2007-12-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
UHF service manual- it's NLA- so I don't know how many versions of this tee cable there are. It can't be too hard to fabricate such a cable assembly, given the proper tools and materials. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 TEE Cable

2007-12-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
are verbatim. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Lemmon Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 8:50 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 TEE Cable Glenn, I can't help

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor Repeater (i hope)

2007-12-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
(usually stamped in black ink) of each module, so that we all know what you have. Some modules only work with specific backplanes. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 TEE Cable

2007-12-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
the exact, precise definition of these elusive tee cables, we will have performed a useful service for the Amateur Radio community! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob M. Sent: Sunday, December 30

[Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 Tee Cable

2007-12-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
that there is a green cable for VHF and a green cable for UHF, and the part numbers are not the same. 2. What cable type is used to fabricate the tee harness? I'd think RG-142 or RG-400, but never assume. 3. Which cable end goes to the transmitter, and which to the receiver? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Mitrek Transmitter Tuning

2007-12-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
plugs P/N 0180754A26 shown here, about 1/3 down the page: www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/test-sets/test-set-index.html My test cables come from an RS-232 DE-9M/DE-9F data extension cord, which has nine stranded wires with an overall shield. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater conversion

2007-12-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
don't have access to a printer that has 11 by 17 inch capability, you can save the above PDF file to a floppy or memory stick and take it to a Kinko's or commercial graphics shop for printing in the original format. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Manual

2007-12-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
, Ericsson decided to chop up some of the long foldout schematic diagrams into two or three sections, greatly reducing their usefulness. Worse still, Ericsson reduced some schematics by 50% or more, to fit on an 11 by 17 inch page. You need a magnifying glass to read such schematics! 73, Eric Lemmon

[Repeater-Builder] CTCSS Decoder Response Times

2007-12-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
to tones of 250.3 Hz, when the response at 67.0 Hz was close to 200 milliseconds. So, you are correct that the difference in response times between low and high tones can be measured in microseconds- in my experience the difference can be 120,000 microseconds and still meet the spec. 73, Eric Lemmon

RE: [Repeater-Builder] CTCSS Decoder Response Times

2007-12-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
. The world would be a better place if repeater controller manufacturers included reverse burst capability... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Arck Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 5:50 PM To: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Stop the Madness

2007-12-28 Thread Eric Lemmon
is tied up with ARES activity during emergencies or exercises. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doug Dickinson Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:20 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater conversion

2007-12-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
in the 6m band. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Randy Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 10:51 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater conversion I have access

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater

2007-12-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
What are the model or combination numbers of these Mastr II radios? What kind of help do you need? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of alton311 Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 2:05 PM To: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 repeater

2007-12-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
, but a lightning strike or a misconnection to a transmitter can certainly fry them. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n9wys Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 2:12 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair Q202G duplexer Conversion

2007-12-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
to dismantle the high-split harness and re-build it with longer cable sections between the tees, the club chose to buy the harness from Sinclair. It cost about $125 five years ago. Once the new harness was installed, the Q202-G duplexer tuned up perfectly in the 2m band. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair Q202G duplexer Conversion

2007-12-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
Q202-G duplexer was RG-213, but the new harness was RG-214. I have another Q202-G duplexer that has the original high-split harness on it, and it is RG-214. I guess Sinclair wised up to the leakage issue... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Sinclair Q202G duplexer Conversion

2007-12-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
the final product very sanitary. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ldgelectronics Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 8:55 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Sinclair

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair Q202G duplexer Conversion

2007-12-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
will be in the exact center of the tee, and in line with the center of the side connector that plugs into the loop assembly on each of four cans. On the high-split cable harness, these marks will be 12 inches apart. On the low-split cable harness, these marks will be 14 inches apart. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair Q202G duplexer Conversion

2007-12-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
difference. The harness is completely symmetrical. It may be easier to simply purchase the correct low-split harness from Sinclair, for about $150. The harness is fabricate with Delta crimped tee connectors. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer help

2007-12-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
, of course, is that perfect performance on your repeater pair is guaranteed. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jack Davis Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2007 7:47 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Which 440 Synthesized radio to use with IRLP?

2007-12-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cort Buffington Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 3:41 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Which 440 Synthesized radio to use

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2007-12-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
Ralph, Contact Telewave at www.telewave.com for both Telewave and Wacom duplexer tuning information. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 6:17 PM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] antennas for gmrs repeater

2007-12-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
Jed, You really can't go wrong with a Decibel Products (Andrew) DB-404, for less than $400. It has great durability, and its coverage pattern is very uniform. It is a dual-dipole antenna that can be set for omni or elliptical pattern. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for an oddball Batwing product

2007-12-18 Thread Eric Lemmon
. They are 3U high (5.25 inches) and have an offset of 4.5 inches. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Arck Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 9:08 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for an oddball Batwing product

2007-12-18 Thread Eric Lemmon
threaded steel hex standoffs up to four inches in length, for about six bucks apiece. Four of these standoffs might be the appropriate solution for mounting a duplexer with an offset. The part number 92230A150 seems to be a good choice. It is 4 long, and has 10-32 female threads on each end. 73, Eric

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Remote power monitoring

2007-12-16 Thread Eric Lemmon
a certain tolerance? I think that I would want to hear a voice notification that power is abnormally low, or the SWR is abnormally high, rather than the value. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Remote power monitoring

2007-12-16 Thread Eric Lemmon
it. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Besemer (WM4B) Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 5:21 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Remote power monitoring Eric

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Linkcomm rlc-1

2007-12-15 Thread Eric Lemmon
controllers I have... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 8:32 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Linkcomm rlc-1 Where

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 6 meter repeater Identification and help

2007-12-15 Thread Eric Lemmon
Although they are somewhere around 30 years old, such Motorola stations seem to keep running... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of travis8303 Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 8:23 PM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 part number decode

2007-12-15 Thread Eric Lemmon
manual for UHF stations, 6881092E80, was recently cancelled and is NLA. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric M. Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 1:34 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Polaris Industries PAII progamming box

2007-12-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
John, Have you contacted Polaris Tech Support for assistance in using their product? The fellow I spoke with was extremely knowledgeable about my issue, and he solved the problem in just a few minutes on the phone. It's worth a try... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] simple repeater

2007-12-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
. A similar isolation would require more than 450 feet of horizontal separation which is, of course, impractical due to line loss. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Kometz Sent: Thursday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GE MastrII Auxiliary Receiver

2007-12-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
troubleshoot the problem. Information about the 19C320918G1 10-volt regulator board is also in LBI-30766. Please let us know what you find. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam C. Feuer Sent: Tuesday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna standoff recomendations

2007-12-09 Thread Eric Lemmon
, and will greatly reduce the distance from the tower. It also reduces the moment arm of the antenna, and the resulting twist of the tower. Contact Andrew Tech Support for guidance on side-mounting the DB224 and DB228. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for some info good or bad on this coax?

2007-12-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
coaxial cable, I don't waste time or money on their products. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of w2sxk Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 1:17 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] What is a good Controller for the Kenwood TKR750 Repeater?

2007-12-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
Rob, Why not use the TKR-750's built-in controller? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:38 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Converting the GE MastrII Intercom switch to a Disable switch.

2007-12-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
that that is Kevin's point. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nate Duehr Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:52 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Converting the GE MastrII

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Audio/squelch question (with audio sample)

2007-12-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
signal will be severely distorted. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 9:32 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Audio/squelch

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Radius

2007-12-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
Mick, Please advise us what the Model Number is of your radio. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mickupi Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 6:22 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

[Repeater-Builder] GE MVP Manual Scans now Available

2007-12-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
30162 30513 30514 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of skipp025 Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 12:36 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] GE MVP Manual Scans now Available GE

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GE MVP Manual Scans now Available

2007-12-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
of the 5-watt MVP repeater you're documenting? You have provided the radio community a great service with your scanned manuals. Thanks to you, I was able to find the exact manual for a TPL amplifier that I bought NOS from a broker. You get a gold star for all your hard work! 73, Eric Lemmon

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Wilson PSC-1422 Power Supply

2007-12-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
Doug, I pointed you to the RELM home page to use the Contact link to get to their Customer Service or Parts Department, and ask them about getting a manual. It's a long shot, but you won't know unless you ask for assistance. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000

2007-11-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
Ron, There are several different service manuals for the MSR2000, depending upon frequency of operation and model. Which one(s) do you need? Moreover, what is the model number of your MSR2000 station, and what options does it have? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Wilson PSC-1422 Power Supply

2007-11-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
, posted a message some time ago about picking up a couple of PSC-1422 power supplies at a hamfest. Perhaps Steve can help. Steve? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n3dab Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 9

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR-2000

2007-11-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
, and the 6881061E40 Control and Audio Instruction Manual. Alas, the E50 manual is out of print, but the E40 manual is still available from Motorola Parts for about $60. I have added the E50 scanning task to my ever-growing to do list. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 Repeater

2007-11-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
MTR2000 station. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n9wys Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 4:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 Repeater A friend

[Repeater-Builder] TIA and Motorola CTCSS Tone Codes

2007-11-28 Thread Eric Lemmon
218.1 M3 225.7 M4 229.1 9Z (Non-standard) 233.6 M5 241.8 M6 250.3 M7 254.1 0Z (Non-standard) 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] HLN3948 Schematic

2007-11-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
, including the schematic diagram of the R*I*C*K, go here: www.batlabs.com/rick.html 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric M. Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 3:59 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MTR2000

2007-11-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
is here: www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/mtr2k/mtr-2000-frus.html 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of barrypal Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 2:44 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MTR2000

2007-11-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
of equipment failures have been in the add-ons, not in the commercial equipment. However, as Patrick Swayze said in the movie Roadhouse, opinions vary. That was a great movie, by the way. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 19 rack positioning question

2007-11-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
anything; they simply move air around. If the ambient temperature in an uncooled transmitter shack is 120 degrees Fahrenheit, the fan will simply raise the temperature inside the cabinet to 120 degrees F- which might be higher than the temperature inside the cabinet if no fans were used. 73, Eric

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver overload

2007-11-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
for tuning. Worked like a champ! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Morris WA6ILQ Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 11:58 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: AM interference on long cable run

2007-11-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
from the amplifier that was connected to distant equipment should be made over balanced twisted pairs with a WMT (or equal) transformer at each end. He didn't read the manual first. Duh! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Antenna Choice

2007-11-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
at the highest frequency used by the repeater. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Derek Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 2:55 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Receiver overload

2007-11-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
not have any effect. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Epley Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 7:02 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Receiver overload The only

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Receiver overload

2007-11-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
If you want to try constructing a stub filter to notch out the FM carrier, look here: www.repeater-builder.com/ge/datafile-bulletin/df-10002-01.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Epley Sent

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom duplexer

2007-11-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
to your 2m frequencies. Telewave has the know-how and the equipment to perform this task properly. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chappy Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 9:11 AM To: Repeater

RE: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Receiver overload

2007-11-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
once helped me track down a alarm system motion detector that was operating around 900 MHz. Some spectrum analyzers are poorly shielded, and are practically useless when immersed in a high-RF environment. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] A couple of questions

2007-11-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
generation within the PA at low output levels is seldom mentioned as an issue to watch. This is understandable, since conventional wisdom suggests that the PA should get hotter only when driven harder. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorhead (Motorola) 16 pin conn Maxtrac, GM300, M120 programming information?

2007-11-16 Thread Eric Lemmon
manuals while they are still in print- unless, of course, the copyright owner has granted explicit permission to post. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of skipp025 Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 2:48 PM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-750 New PA Schematic

2007-11-15 Thread Eric Lemmon
are available from Pacific Coast Parts, www.pacparts.com 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gareth Bennett Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 10:34 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR II Station power supply

2007-11-14 Thread Eric Lemmon
19E501149G2 Technical information about the above power supplies is found on the Repeater-Builder GE Index site. Look in LBI-4806 and LBI-30867. One of the above numbers should appear somewhere on your power supply. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

[Repeater-Builder] GR300 Repeater Housing - Fan Replacement

2007-11-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
the fan. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tony L. Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 8:44 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] [Repeater-Builder] GR300 Repeater Housing - Fan

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MTR 2000

2007-11-12 Thread Eric Lemmon
. When you have identified each module, please report back to the list with your findings, and we'll go from there. By the way, will your station be used for a commercial purpose, or will it be used for Amateur Radio or similar service? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GR1225

2007-11-12 Thread Eric Lemmon
an external controller is used, the R1225 must do nothing at all besides act as a full-duplex radio. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Allred Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 9:19 AM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola CDM Programming/CTCSS

2007-11-12 Thread Eric Lemmon
, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Devon Racicot Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 8:17 AM To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola CDM Programming/CTCSS Hello, I am trying

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Dallas Semiconductor Real-Time Clock (Was RC-96 Controller Problem)

2007-11-12 Thread Eric Lemmon
on the back labeled GPS antenna or WWVB antenna and all I needed to do was install one simple antenna, and the controller would know the time! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nate Duehr Sent: Monday

[Repeater-Builder] Dallas Semiconductor Real-Time Clock (Was RC-96 Controller Problem)

2007-11-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
than a second off. Once he gets this idea working, perhaps I can get him to write an article about it. I and many other time-and-frequency geeks think that time announcements should be correct. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Dallas Semiconductor Real-Time Clock

2007-11-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
) 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 2:33 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dallas Semiconductor Real-Time Clock Hi

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Dallas Semiconductor Real-Time Clock (Was RC-96 Controller Problem)

2007-11-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
detector relay relaxes, PTT goes away, and the repeater will issue its identity message and return to idle mode. I'm still tinkering with this idea. The downside is that WWV reception varies with the time of day and propagation factors, and a decent antenna is required. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

[Repeater-Builder] RC-96 Controller Problem

2007-11-09 Thread Eric Lemmon
had a similar problem with the RC-96 controller? Note that there is no lithium or similar memory battery inside the box that might go bad. Oddball malfunctions like this can add more gray hairs than I want! Any ideas, case histories, or suggestions will be appreciated. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

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