Re: Properly designed PAs (was: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length, etc.)

2010-08-17 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Nate, My sincerest thoughts are with you in this time. Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: Nate Duehr To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 12:46 AM Subject: Re: Properly designed PAs (was: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length, etc.)

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DOSBox to Program Radios

2010-08-09 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Tim, Is this freeware, or is there a charge for the software? I looked at the web site and couldn't determine what was what as it had an account / login area. There are so many areas to download from with different OS. I'm using x/p pro and I see that there is a windows download; does this

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GMRS License Help

2010-07-28 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
That isn't bogus information. There is currently a proposed rule making by the FCC that is suggesting just that. Search the archives within the last 4 - 5 weeks and you'll see the posts. Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: David Jordan To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FS: Wattmeter / Dummy Load

2010-07-03 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
All, I'm looking for a dummy load, but with higher power capabilities, minimum of 500 watts, 1KW would be ideal. I'm generally on 2 meters, but on occasion I have worked with groups using 220, 440 and have done some commercial work as well. I don't need the metering, as I have a Bird 43, but

Re: [Repeater-Builder] tone panel deal of the moment

2010-07-01 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
I've got one of these brand new, circa 1990's, in a box somewhere in the basement. I remember paying around $300.00 for it. I intended to use it on my system but never got around to putting it into use. Someone's going to get a good deal. Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT:Printing google or Bing maps from the web

2010-06-30 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
, insert the image into a document, etc., lots of options. This seems like many steps, but it's actually pretty quick, and saving as a JPEG leaves many options. Works great during videos, too. 73, Paul, AE4KR - Original Message - From: Don Kupferschmidt To: Repeater

[Repeater-Builder] OT:Printing google or Bing maps from the web

2010-06-29 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
All, I'm trying to print a map which was brought up on either google or bing maps on the internet and then export it to a bmp or jpg file which then I can print to an ink jet printer. I've tried and tried to figure this out, but cannot to find a solution. Has anyone been successful in doing

[Repeater-Builder] Re: [rfamplifiers] re: w6tc

2010-06-24 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Cross posted to repeater-builder and repeaters - yahoo groups. To all, Sorry to see that George passed away. He will be missed by all. As were on the subject of RF amplifiers, I'm looking for someone to either construct or sell me an amplifier in the 144 - 148 range MHz range. I'm looking

[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] Re: OT:QRZ.com

2010-06-09 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
@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 callsign for verification of an address, but was unable to go any further until I emailed

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

2010-06-07 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Don't use Radio Shack. You're just asking for trouble. Buy from a quality supplier. Others on the list can give you preferred vendors. Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: kq7dx To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 7:38 PM Subject:

[Repeater-Builder] OT: WolframAlpha computational web site

2010-06-06 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
All, For those of you out there who are into heavy electrical math, I stumbled across a web site that will do a lot of math computations plus show you not only the results, but also the formulas behind it. First, go to this link and be prepared to spend close to 14 minutes of your time

Re: [Repeater-Builder] active low COR

2010-06-03 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Scott, A while back there was a thread on this subject and one of the members posted the reply below. It really made a lot of sense and I saved it in my archives for future reference. Don, KD9PT Lastly, if you can do it, run your logic level signals as active low, for two reasons: 1) they

[Repeater-Builder] OT: Motorola_Software_Users Yahoo group forum

2010-05-30 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hi to the group, Does anyone either 1) belong to this group or 2) know what is happening to this forum? I've been a subscriber to this list for a while now but it apparently got hacked by spam. As of late, there are emails being sent by the owner, manager and moderator stating that this

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Lost 10 volts in a Master II UHF Repeater

2010-05-24 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
There were more *commercials* than the actual video - but it was pretty good to watch. Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: Nate Duehr To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 3:25 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Lost 10 volts in a Master II

[Repeater-Builder] Fw: (PWF) The FCC's Consolidated Licensing System

2010-05-11 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
All, Very rarely do I cross post a message from one group to another. I'm a member of the Private Wireless Forum (PWF) since I have dealings with the commercial LMR industry as well as the FCC. The FCC is proposing consolidating it's licensing system into one database. Whether that happens

Re: [Repeater-Builder] if you have a commercial licenses check it on the fcc site

2010-05-10 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
the GROL first so you have the number, you can do an alpha search on your name, then add that callsign to your FRN .. Doug From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Kupferschmidt Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 3:04 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] if you have a commercial licenses check it on the fcc site

2010-05-10 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
check it on the fcc site Don, Go here: http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=2109328 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Kupferschmidt Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] if you have a commercial licenses check it on the fcc site

2010-05-10 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
it on the fcc site Don, Go here: http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=2109328 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Kupferschmidt Sent: Monday, May 10

[Repeater-Builder] test

2010-05-04 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Test email. Having some issues with Yahoo Groups sending messages. Don, KD9PT

Re: [Repeater-Builder] IDEA? Re: Micor PL encoder modification (TLN5731A)

2010-05-03 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
There was an earlier post concerning grounding a pin on the backplane which instantly disables the PL tone on the transmitter. I've got a VHF unified chassis MICOR which is controlled by an SCOM 7K controller. I used one of the digital outputs of the controller and tied it directly to the PL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] IDEA? Re: Micor PL encoder modification (TLN5731A)

2010-05-03 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
shameless plug, right Ken? Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: Ken Arck To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 4:03 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] IDEA? Re: Micor PL encoder modification (TLN5731A) At 01:56 PM 5/3/2010, Don

Re: [Repeater-Builder] IDEA? Re: Micor PL encoder modification (TLN5731A)

2010-05-03 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
There was an earlier post concerning grounding a pin on the backplane which instantly disables the PL tone on the transmitter. I've got a VHF unified chassis MICOR which is controlled by an SCOM 7K controller. I used one of the digital outputs of the controller and tied it directly to the PL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair C-Series cable lengths

2010-04-21 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Jeff, Speaking of the RLB, did you ever get one of the newer RLB's from Amtronix? I still interested in someone measuring the parameters of that unit against one of the more expensive RLB's, such as the Eagle brand. If the measurements are fairly close to each other, then the Amtronix RLB

[Repeater-Builder] OT:Antenna height restrictions and PRB-1

2010-04-21 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hi group, First off, hopefully this post is not going to conflict with Kevin's restrictions on the FCC rules regs on this forum. I'm looking for some information from others, that in the past, have had situations with local / county / state governments concerning antenna height and what

Re: [Repeater-Builder] IFR 1100S Service Manual/Assistance

2010-04-06 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Tim, If you can't find what you're looking for try this link: http://www.kgelectronics.com/ Kurt used to work for aeroflex and is now on his own. He should be able to answer all of your questions. His email address as well as his home and cell numbers are listed on his web site. 73, Don,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] if you have a commercial licenses check it on the fcc site

2010-03-29 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
I have both amateur and commercial licenses with them. I'm having problems trying to access their database. I went to QRZ, looked up my license, then hyperlinked to the FCC web page from QRZ's listing. There I found my FRN number and inserted it onto the ULS license database for commercial

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re:Are people on ebay nuts?

2010-03-28 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Passes out first? I don't think the FAA or the ATC would be very happy about that. But good idea about red blood cells. When my wife and I got married, we went out to the Colorado rockies for or honnymoon. Talk about lack of performance. I was Oxygen deprived. Don, KD9PT -

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Welcome to Dayton (Partial Hamvention Primer)

2010-03-22 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Nate, Even though the video is almost 20 minutes in length, I watched it in it's entirety. It was really good. Others on the list should consider viewing it. Although it doesn't pertain to R-B, it sends a clear message of the state of the country. Thanks for sharing it. Don, KD9PT

[Repeater-Builder] Re: [rfamplifiers] Return Loss Bridge Kit

2010-03-17 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Kupferschmidt To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 1:58 PM Subject: Fw: [rfamplifiers] Return Loss Bridge Kit Cross posted to rb list. - Original Message - From: Don Kupferschmidt To: rfamplifi...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 16

[Repeater-Builder] Fw: [rfamplifiers] Return Loss Bridge Kit

2010-03-16 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Cross posted to rb list. - Original Message - From: Don Kupferschmidt To: rfamplifi...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 1:57 PM Subject: Re: [rfamplifiers] Return Loss Bridge Kit Jeff Skipp, There's an EBAY auction right now selling Eagle RF return loss bridges

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: FCC RO Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-04 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Not to mention the local CB'ers running a killowatt near your home! LOL! Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: Nate Duehr To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 5:18 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: FCC RO Involving the Amateur 70cm

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: my previous Caution post

2010-01-19 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Skipp, In my estimation the moderator who yelled at you was totally wrong for doing that. You were trying to help fellow members on the list, which I think was great. Just my $0.01 and 3/4 cents. Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: skipp025 To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Vicor dc-dc converter module for IFR repair

2010-01-11 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Eric, try this link: http://www.kgelectronics.com/ While Kurt may not have the exact parts that you need, he may be able to help you. He's a good guy - many of us on the list has sent their IFR's to him and he has repaired those monitors at a reasonable price. Hope this helps, Don, KD9PT

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dispatch centers run through the internet

2010-01-04 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
I can't but ask the question - mission critical with out a UPS backup? Yeah, ok, you bring up somegood points. Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: Don E. Wisdom To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 6:08 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder]

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Question on portable repeaters

2009-10-10 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
When I was in college and had a part time job in the summer for a local radio station, we did many remotes using the 150 Mhz range. We had Marti broadcast equipment. Being in northern Wisconsin, it was challenging at times to go out to a resort in the Nicolet National forest and try to get

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Tower Foundations

2009-09-13 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Ask the consulting engineer if re-bar could be added near the inside perimeter to the cement base to reinforce the foundation. I did this years ago when I installed a Rohn tower in a sand ground circa 1977 in northern Wisconsin. I never had any problems with the base moving around going

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: coax cable

2009-09-13 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
We're comparing apples and oranges here. You've talked about 1 5/8, 3 1/8 4 1/8 Heliax usually employs EIA Flange connectors although 1 5/8 is widely used with D connector terminations in relatively low power modes. We don't usually do that here in amateur communications. I've worked as a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Passive fer wifi

2009-09-09 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
We had the same situation here in Wisconsin. ATT put in a fiber optic network, so I went with it. I used a Linksys router, model WRT54G (2.4Ghz 802.11g) in conjunction with it and placed it in the attic of the house. I've got laptop coverage for over a 1/4 of a mile here in the sub division.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rebuilding a Stationmaster

2009-09-09 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
I thought the repeater builder web site had a specific article on how to take apart that antenna and fix it by soldering wires to the body of the antenna - but I've been all over the site and can't seem to find that article. Can anyone provide a link to it? Also, I have a super stationmaster

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rebuilding a Stationmaster

2009-09-09 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
ME 04686 eme@starband.net www.satnetmaine.com --- On Wed, 9/9/09, Don Kupferschmidt d...@httpd.org wrote: From: Don Kupferschmidt d...@httpd.org Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rebuilding a Stationmaster To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] PDF Page Scanner Choices?

2009-08-21 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hi Skipp, For our Christmas present to us (my wife and myself), we purchased a Cannon CanoScan 8800F flatbed scanner. Works really well, and has a USB interface to our computer. There are buttons on the scanner that allows you to scan documents and convert to either color or black white

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Challenging Interference

2009-07-31 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Roger, We had a similar experience with our system years ago. I would tend to agree it's one of the controllers. How old are they? Perhaps you want to consider one or more capacitors in the audio chain that have gone bad. Just an idea. Good luck in finding the solution. 73, Don, KD9PT

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Closed Repeaters

2009-07-27 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
I've been watching this post for a number of days now. Seems that there are a lot of hams who have at lot of opinions to share. I'm going to throw out a question to all: Has anyone checked with in individual state coordinating associations about this matter when applying for or renewing their

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need to pay someone to properly install repeater system in our school

2009-07-23 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
It's interesting that he sent only one e-mail but never replied. I hope someone helps him with his problem. Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: Brian Raker brian.ra...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 3:49 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder]

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: crimping vs soldering types of coax connectors

2009-07-21 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
I'd like that information also. I know that some of the more technically proficient hams out there who do RF design / installation for a living use crimp only connectors, and swear by them. Are there other vendors out there that people have used which are comparable to the major players?

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Service Monitor Question

2009-07-13 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
I'm considering selling my IFR 1200S. If anyone is interested, please email me direct - don at httpd.org. If you're interested in a ball park selling price for a monitor of this caliber, google IFR 1200S and see what the going prices are these days. The last time I tried this, I had a ham

Re: [Repeater-Builder] IMPORTANT - large amount of stolen equipment recovered - is some yours?

2009-07-02 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
The story was also featured in Radio World Online, which is a newsletter that comes out usually on Fridays, but because of the holiday weekend coming up it was sent out today. Here's the link: http://www.rwonline.com/article/83246 Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: Mike Morris

[Repeater-Builder] Dayton hamfest vs hotels / motels / sleeping arrangements

2009-05-17 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hi everyone, I wanted to go to Dayton this year but a death in the immediate family plus my wife's work trip to a distant city precluded this from happening this year. I've been monitoring the posts about Dayton and it seems that there are some of you who are unhappy about their sleeping

Re: [Repeater-Builder] sleeping arrangements - Dayton Hamvention

2009-05-17 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hi Kim, Want to share your experience(s) with the rest of the list? '73 Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: whensle...@comcast.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 6:27 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] sleeping arrangements - Dayton

Re: [Repeater-Builder] The repeater-builder yahoogroup just hit 4400+ members !!!

2009-03-31 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Kevin his associates should be proud . . . . Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: Mike Morris WA6ILQ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 5:27 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] The repeater-builder yahoogroup just hit 4400+ members !!! As a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Thank You - Interference Help - WTB

2009-03-26 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Nate, All you need is a cooler with a bunch of 807's and some scotch (or whatever you're drinking these days), and you have the snowstorm (aka blizzard) in check. Yes, you're right. In Wisconsin, where I live, 2 inches of snow in the fall or spring brings out the worst of the drivers in the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Kerchunk

2009-03-18 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
And when are the existing repeater owners are going to *SEE* new additions in programming to the 7330 SCOM controller? Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: scom...@aol.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 2:36 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor Mobile TLD8262B10 Exciter Question

2009-03-15 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Mike, Take the advise that Skipp has given you. In one project I didn't heed the advise of others to preset the coils from the service manual and I was pulling my hair out for days trying to figure out why the exciter wouldn't tune up properly. Do like he says . . . . reset everything back to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] SCR-200(A)

2009-03-13 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Morris, I'm not even to ask why the actual installation is in the county jail in a jail cell. I'll bet that's an actual story onto its self. I had an SCR2000A when I started in the ham repeater hobby, but soon realized that it was quite inferior. When I had it, I also re-wired the power

[Repeater-Builder] OT:Ham Antenna Mistaken for Bomb

2009-03-12 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Ya gotta watch out for those amateur radio operators. http://www.radioworld.com/article/76094 Also, there's a link to the ARRL's web site about Laura Smith who took over for Riley Hollingsworth and other interesting articles concerning locating power line noises, and even a story about the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Quieting duplex noise from a tower

2009-03-12 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
I've been looking at phillystran for many years now, but never implemented it. I've used 3/16 EHS with associated hardware. I too, have issues with noise. Any others out there who have, and can give any ideas on how to use it for guying a tower? Hardware used, hints and kinks? Or are there

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Split site link via IP

2009-03-11 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
For those who need to measure their upload / download speed of their ISP, here are a couple of useful links to measure it: http://reviews.cnet.com/internet-speed-test/ http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ I like the 2nd one a lot better. For those you haven't experienced this yet, have fun !

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT One of the original Voices of WWV Passed away

2009-03-09 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
In the summer of 1964, when I was 13, my dad gave me a short wave receiver. I'll never forget stumbling onto WWV. I often wondered who was the voice of those announcements, and I was impressed as to the boldness and clarity of the way the time was announced. I remember staying up at all hours

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Today's funny two-way radio story (March 09). The Siren - PA Speaker War

2009-03-08 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
And the way things are going in the world these days, I'll bet even money that he made law enforcement officer of the year ! Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: Butch Kanvick To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 1:43 PM Subject: RE:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simpler Radios, (Was PL vs. DPL)

2009-03-05 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Up in Northern Wisconsin we have a ham who is a ham and used to own a business repairing TV's. He's now retired. Suffice it to say that he was very knowledgeable in electronics and always let others know that fact. When someone from the amateur radio ranks asked what *he perceived* to be a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Somewhat OT - How to make HDTV *really* work

2009-02-23 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Also reminds me of when I was *DUMB STUPID* in my earlier years of CB (before I got my ham license), and I asked on air for a radio check! Heh heh, I became very smart after a reply came back to me: How much money can we send you? Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT Power Factor

2009-02-11 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
. NASA came up with idea many years ago, and it does work well. I think this was designed more for household appliances and such, not repeater systems, unless you are counting the cooler that holds the 807's... 73 Mike - N7ZEF - Original Message - From: Don Kupferschmidt d

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT Power Factor

2009-02-10 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
for your comments. Don Kupferschmidt, KD9PT - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 8:09 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT Power Factor Tom, Excellent questions! The first is easy: Residences

Re: [Repeater-Builder] More 6 meter repeater interference!!

2008-12-26 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
John, I wish that I had your way with words, your infinite wisdom of local TV interference problems on 6 meters, and last, but not least, your power with the FCC and the federal government . . . . Someone ought to talk to the newly elected president to see if there is a spot for you in his

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Switch to DTV

2008-10-26 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Can you just imagine what would happen if she cuts the AC power cord instead of the coax? I'll be waiting to read about all of the lawsuits happening. Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GR500 Cooling Fan Control

2008-10-20 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Ben, My response also. There are many list members who continue to give their countless expertise time to this forum. Most of the regular contributors are persons in the RF industry who are called experts. Do you know how an expert is defined? They have made all of this mistakes . . . . or

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ge mastr 2 link question

2008-10-19 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Mike, Although I don't have an NHRC, I've encountered this problem once before with another system. Look at all of your capacitors, especially from power to ground, or from audio to ground We found that one of them was leaky, and when removed from the circuit, the hum went away. Just a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Repeater Antenna Discussion

2008-10-16 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Cort, I need to understand if I have all the information correct from your post. One 440 machine. One duplexer. Two antennas connected to two feedlines which can either be terminated to the duplexer as you so desire? Only one feedline to one antenna, not coupled or combined in any way? One

[Repeater-Builder] OT Fw: [rfamplifiers] Old ham video

2008-09-26 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Well, Need I say more? . . . . . . . . Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: EZ Rhino To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Mac enthusiasts involved in amateur radio applications ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 3:10 PM Subject: [rfamplifiers] Old ham video Recently, John

Re: Repeater controller suggestions (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking ...

2008-09-06 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hi Bob: After a very long silence about the new SCOM 7330 controller and its' present abilities, I'm going to throw some questions out on where the controller is headed in the future. First off, for the benefit of the list members who are reading this post, I would like to tell you that I was

[Repeater-Builder] Antenna connectors sealing instructions

2008-08-22 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hello to the group: Recently there was a post on the proper way to seal inline coax connectors on a tower to make them weather resistant. As I recall, there was a response from one of the members that directed the original poster to a major antenna manufacturer which had instructions in a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Registered Sex Offenders

2008-08-09 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Don, You may want to do a search of the FCC's website for infractions and the like; as I remember a number of years ago the FCC shut down a pirate broadcast station somewhere in the U.S. and the person that was involved was a ham. I'm not sure of the final disposition of the case, but I do

Re: [Repeater-Builder] PL Problem

2008-07-18 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
I believe the Motorola standard is 750 Hz for deviation on PL for MICORS. That's what I use on my system, and it hasn't failed me yet. YMMV. Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: David Murman To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 6:49 PM Subject:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-18 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
A single Mom and a former cheerleader climbing 2000 foot towers? So, what happens when she gets to the top of the tower? A cheer? And at 200 feet, how does she keep tough-guy charges in one piece? This I gotta see. If she's pretty, maybe I'll consider joining her. Don, KD9PT -

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards

2008-07-04 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Can you imagine this happening in a residential / commercial bathroom where the GFI is compromised? I'd relate that to old sparky in one of the state's pens, (say in Florida) where the lethal death penality still exists. My Dad was an electrician and an electrical inspector for a city in

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Micor VHF 1/4 Kw Repeater Available

2008-04-06 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hi, I'm unable to reply off list to your post with your email address as listed (it's giving me a server rejected error). Please contact me directly - don at httpd dot org Thanks, Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: r_s_s_i [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

[Repeater-Builder] Scott Zimmerman's email address

2008-02-17 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hi all, I need Scott Zimmerman's current email address. I sent some private email to the following address and they came back both returned: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Can anyone give me a good address for him? TIA, Don, KD9PT don at httpd dot org

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Grinch words/list for repeater and radio folks going into 2008

2007-12-25 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
I like the idea of a local drunk trouble-making ham who has a tape recorder on your repeater input frequency and has figured out most of your repeater controller commands. And I thought, when I was a repeater trustee, that I had all of the troubles in the world . . . . . Don, KD9PT -

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Getting On A Commercial Tower Site

2007-12-21 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Alex, I remember a thread about this subject here on RB some time ago. You may want to search the archives and glean some information of what the group has said. Good luck with your project. Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: Alexander N Tubonjic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[Repeater-Builder] OT: Dahl Retiring, Exiting Specialty Transformer Business

2007-12-13 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Season Greetings to the groups, I subscribe to Radio World, and with it comes a news feature called The Leslie Report which has specialty news stories. In this week's report, there is a story concerning The Peter W. Dahl Company. He is retiring and closing the business. I know that some of

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

2007-11-11 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Eric, I've been toying around with this idea for a couple of years - set the SCOM 7K clock to atomic standards. As you know, the 7K's are prone to drifting with their time of day clock. The idea is to have a stable WWV signal that listen to the top of the hour signal. I'm thinking that is a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Crystals Motorola etc

2007-11-03 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Ralph, Check out BOMAR crystals. You might be surprised at their prices. Also, I believe that Repeater-Builder, the company, uses them. Check in with Kevin and Scott to get all of the particulars. Go here: http://www.bomarcrystal.com/home3.htm Don, KD9PT - Original Message -

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FCC's Riley Hollingsworth to Retire in January 2008

2007-10-25 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
So, Out of the 3000 + members on Repeater-builder alone, would someone like to nominate his successor? Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: Mark Thompson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] One in a million guy (Ted)

2007-10-06 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
You guys really need to see his new and improved shop. Just minutes from his home . . . . I hear he's got a new company slogan. If it's in stock, I've got it. But now I have to go and find it. Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: NFCC votes to recommend FCC treat all repeaters as repeaters

2007-09-22 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Geez guys, Let's give this a rest and take it off the reflector, ok? I've got a major headache from reading this thread. Hang on a minute, I'm looking in the bathroom cabinet for some medicine . . . . let's see here - Pepto-Bismol, nope. Band-Aids, nope. AD ointment, nope. Midol, nope.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ramsey COM3010 Service Monitor Opinions

2007-09-01 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Vince, You may want to investigate getting into an IFR-1200S service monitor for about the same amount of money. I picked one up on E-Bay for $3750.00 some time ago. Also look at: http://www.kgelectronics.com/ He used to work for IFR and repairs / sells them. If he doesn't have what you

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ramsey COM3010 Service Monitor Opinions

2007-09-01 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Kupferschmidt Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2007 12:29 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ramsey COM3010 Service Monitor

[Repeater-Builder] OT: ICOM IC-730 current pricing

2007-08-28 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hi to the groups, I recently acquired an ICOM IC-730 through an estate. I have someone interested in buying the unit, but I'm not sure what the selling price should be. It's in good condition and from what I can determine all of the functions work. The serial number is in the 12,000 range.

[Repeater-Builder] GPS Navigational units

2007-07-08 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hi to the group, I've been following the acronyms thread - somewhat off subject but I learned a lot. So it appears that repeater-builder lets the authors deviate from the original subject matter. I guess that even though my subject isn't directly related to the topic of repeater building, it

[Repeater-Builder] Fw: [Motorola-User] quantar pinouts

2007-06-27 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hello to the group, I've been watching this post (below) on Motorola-User and have seen no replies. Perhaps it's too early in the game (date/time) to see some. I'm also interested in the Quantars and want to gain some knowledge with this system. In looking at the repeater-builder website,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Would You Do This?

2007-06-17 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
George, I don't think that this is a silly question. In fact, I think that this is a very SERIOUS topic! I was a transmitter engineer for WAEO-TV located in Rhinelander, WI in the early 1980's. During the summer of 1980, a tower crew was contracted to paint the 2000 feet tower (yep, that's

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: paging system

2007-06-03 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
I've thought about this since the thread started. Don't you think that the godfathers of the controllers, (SCOM, ACC and others), would have incorporated the paging tones into their systems UNLESS they had done their homework as to the legality of this issue? I would bet a lot of money that

[Repeater-Builder] UPS, additional post

2007-05-26 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hello all, Recently I posted a message asking about buying a UPS in the 1300 - 1500 VA range. I got a lot of responses and from that many ideas came forward. After doing a lot of homework on the internet and talking with various people, I've decided not to buy a commercial UPS. Instead, I

[Repeater-Builder] UPS

2007-05-23 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hello all, I'm in the process of rebuilding one of my repeaters and I'm looking to place a UPS in line for backup. I'm looking for information on make and models - what's good and what to stay away from. The VA range is 1300 to 1500, and I'm willing to spend no more than $200.00. Thoughts

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS (Northern California Give away)

2007-05-23 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
and are serious about having at least one of these nice units. They are by no means junk... Help me with my Junk Enders Program. :-) cheers, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com Don Kupferschmidt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, I'm in the process of rebuilding one of my repeaters and I'm looking

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need Motorola Vibrasponder

2007-05-22 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Don, You got it right the 1st time - he is old stuff. An oldie, but a goodie. Ted is a great guy and I've dealt with him just recently. If you need to get the shirt off of his back, just ask, and he'll give it to you. And yes, that Motorola 80D in his car, keyed up when the car is running

[Repeater-Builder] License renewal

2007-04-23 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Hi all, Recently I posted a question on renewing my Dad's license. I received a lot of response from you, and I was successful in renewing his license. Now, I'm noticing something different, though. From 1997 to 2007, he was listed as a tech plus. QRZ has updated his license and is

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Service Monitors

2007-04-21 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
I've been looking at getting a better service monitor - I currently have an IFR 1200S, but no options (like a tracking generator). So, I'm wondering . . . has there's been a lot of good said of the HP 8929 series? I've seen the posts and it seems that a lot of the commercial guys cater to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Service Monitors

2007-04-21 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Scott, Look at the following link - this may help you. http://www.kgelectronics.com/ In any event, you could at least send him an email concerning your questions on the 1100S. Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: Scott Overstreet To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent:

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