Fw: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Diversity FM reception

2009-08-25 Thread wb8art
Well, I have only one observation on this statment. In late 70's or early 80's CP was the proposed solution to ghosting. WTTV - 4 Bloomington converted to CP for that exact reason. Working in the field we documented the difference at a receive site. I still have the Poloraid's somewhere but

[Repeater-Builder] Re: isolation

2009-08-22 Thread wb8art
Tony, Try this one at RB website. http://www.repeater-builder.com/downloads/download-index.html --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Tony KT9AC kt...@... wrote: Other than ordering the software, is there an old-school formula that can be used for this? I been using the decibel-wheel to

[Repeater-Builder] Re: newbie

2009-07-16 Thread wb8art
Welcome Andy and yes a lot more harder these days to get a good site. Randy --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Andy Hearn g3...@... wrote: Hi Everyone Just found this group from repeater-builder site. Run GB3CC, but off air due to loss of commercial site due to increased rent etc.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Exec II input problem

2009-05-30 Thread wb8art
/09, wb8art wb8...@... wrote: From: wb8art wb8...@... Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Exec II input problem To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 4:02 PM Wonder if anyone has had this problem

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Exec II input problem

2009-05-30 Thread wb8art
: Did you check the front end for tin whiskers like someone else posted? They can easily destroy sensitivity. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: wb8art wb8...@... To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 9:28 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re

[Repeater-Builder] Exec II input problem

2009-05-28 Thread wb8art
Wonder if anyone has had this problem and know what the problem is. I am working on a GE Exec II repeater (converted mobile) which has no Comb no. I any case the issue is that if I move around the cable feeding it with a generator I was seeing a change in the recieve. I went

[Repeater-Builder] TX max power

2009-05-27 Thread wb8art
Can some one with one of those fancy programs like Comm-Shop run it and tell me the max power a Exec II on UHF ham band run with a 75 isolation mobile duplexer. Assuming that the coax and ant are a ideal setup. Randy WB8ART

[Repeater-Builder] Re: TX max power

2009-05-27 Thread wb8art
duty cycle in repeater service may be more important than avoiding desense. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wb8art Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 11:11 AM To: Repeater-Builder

[Repeater-Builder] Re: OT - recommendation needed - battery charger

2009-05-22 Thread wb8art
Mike, I use a 2 watt solar powered SP-2 by PulseTech. Works great. http://www.pulsetech.net/ Randy PS no noise that I have detected on any bands yet. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Morris WA6ILQ wa6...@... wrote: Got a friend who is laid up with back problems. His car

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Remote receiver suicide control

2009-04-16 Thread wb8art
Paul, I have a question on this suicide control. Are you killing everything thus no ability to revive the site without visiting it? Not withstanding I would use a simple small repeater controler. Chose your poison there, but in any case, there are some that give you a small amount of logic

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MASTR II PTT

2009-04-16 Thread wb8art
Vern, If your relay coil doesn't draw very much current it probably would work. I would say using a opto isolator or minumum a transistor switch would be a more practical method. I use a simple 2n transitor to fire a MII for echolink. Randy --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Remote receiver suicide control

2009-04-16 Thread wb8art
consider it a must have feature. My main concern is that the kill switch be as reliable as possible. Of course nothing is 100% reliable! If a receiver or DTMF decoder dies, I will lose the ability to kill the site anyway. Paul wb8art wrote: Paul, I have a question on this suicide control

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Anyone ever used this repeater controller?

2009-03-27 Thread wb8art
Bob I have been able to fit the ICS Basic controller in the front in place of the tone bd. similar to the NHRC retro. So far not had any problems. Randy --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n...@... wrote: At 3/27/2009 07:36, you wrote: Bob, I've been considering getting one of the NHRC

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

2009-03-12 Thread wb8art
Hello Paul, Worked you a few times many moons ago. I would agree with Jeff with tapping and slightly causing movement with the repeater up with a weak signal. I have before experiened both an antenna (stationmaster) with internal broken joint which caused severe noise and desense but

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

2009-03-12 Thread wb8art
Don, Its pretty straight forward. They have a size equivilent to the 3/16 in mechanical strength, and you should use the Phillystran preforms and timble sleeves. Make sure not going thru trees or other such things that could rub against it. Hope that answers it. But we had them up for 12 or

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Interference or Intermod ( ? ) Help....here goes

2009-02-27 Thread wb8art
image source. Original Icom 3AT portables are/were really problematic to use in my area because of poor TV signal image rejection. cheers, skipp wb8art wb8art@ wrote: Skipp, why would you not filter it on the input? Randy --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, skipp025

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Interference or Intermod ( ? ) Help....here goes

2009-02-26 Thread wb8art
Skipp, why would you not filter it on the input? Randy --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, skipp025 skipp...@... wrote: I remember that Neutec Unit... saw it on Ebay. Mike Do you have any analog television stations on channel(s) 11 through 14 in the area still on the air?

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Cable velocity

2009-02-16 Thread wb8art
Did you Google the no.? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, mike m...@... wrote: I have been searching for the velocity factor for E86650 cable. This was the stamp on the cable. I think it is simular to RG-59 but want to make sure. I need to build a phasing harness and wanted to

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Cable velocity

2009-02-16 Thread wb8art
Seems to be TFC T10 drop and should be 85%. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, mike m...@... wrote: I have been searching for the velocity factor for E86650 cable. This was the stamp on the cable. I think it is simular to RG-59 but want to make sure. I need to build a phasing

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Tower Identification

2009-01-11 Thread wb8art
It certainly looks like Rohn 45. Randy --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kris Kirby k...@... wrote: On Wed, 7 Jan 2009, Chuck Kelsey wrote: How can I identify an otherwise unknown tower as Rohn 20, 25, 45, etc. or even another tower manufacturer altogether? I'm

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Helper Instruments

2008-12-23 Thread wb8art
Hi Mike, Best I can find out it is called a service monitor, hence SM in model no.. Has Sinadder function as well as monitor RX and signal generator and modulator, deviation, and off frequency detector meter. Randy --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Morris WA6ILQ wa6...@...

[Repeater-Builder] Helper Instruments

2008-12-22 Thread wb8art
Anyone have a operations manual and or service manual for a Helper Instruments SM-512 Randy

[Repeater-Builder] Re: RC 1000 controller code table

2008-12-18 Thread wb8art
Joe can you send it direct to wb8art at netzero dot com. I use the web base mostly and it does get the attachments. Thanks Randy --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Joe k1ike_m...@... wrote: Here are the codes from the July 1, 1995 Rev 4.3 manual. 73, Joe, K1ike wb8art wrote

[Repeater-Builder] RC 1000 controller code table

2008-12-17 Thread wb8art
Anyone have a copy of an older version of the code user tables? I have chip version rev 4.34, and the RB sites text is rev 4.7.. There are some differences apparently and it would be nice to get the correct tables. Randy

[Repeater-Builder] Re: RC 1000 controller code table

2008-12-17 Thread wb8art
,101,102,103 the newer versions had 4 digits 4100,4101,4102 Ect.. try that --- On Wed, 12/17/08, wb8art wb8...@... wrote: From: wb8art wb8...@... Subject: [Repeater-Builder] RC 1000 controller code table To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 4:36 PM

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Measuring Desense

2008-07-12 Thread wb8art
I don't beleive that to be correct. The FCC has mandated 3 years for the continued carriage of analog. Some exceptions on small systems and low bandwidth but most will still carry analog. Randy --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Nate Duehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jul 12,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies

2008-07-07 Thread wb8art
I am not buying it. Seems over the top and you would never have enough breaker panel posistions for all of the needed outlets. Randy --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Ron Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bruce, Probably should kill this topic for it has radiacally changed from

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna Gain (WAS antenna question - Dip It and Scotch Kote)

2008-05-10 Thread wb8art
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Custer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve Bosshard wrote: Aluminum gives directivity and pattern - GAIN comes from EIMAC. Now THIS guy knows his stuff. 4CX250R (Eimac) and 2 metersYea! Yeah 8877 Now your talking

Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft

2008-04-24 Thread wb8art
Well it won't be broadcasting every 5 minutes! What else?:-) Randy --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Paul Plack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, Rob, I'll bite... If the cable's been cut, activating the alarm, how will the repeater alert you? This sounds like a solution I'd come up

[Repeater-Builder] Re: FW: Dayton and Parts you might need....

2008-04-21 Thread wb8art
Looks like you should be on 444.85. Nothing close here on that freq. Both 12.5 up and down have repeaters closer. Cinci and Troy I beleive. Randy --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n9wys [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, thanks Paul! From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 440 de-sense

2008-03-11 Thread wb8art
Kudos and many thanks to you Jeff, got the filter in yesterday and installed it today and seems to have solved the problems. Muchos Gratis and see you here in Dayton. Randy --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jeff DePolo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Randy, There could be 2 problems

[Repeater-Builder] 440 de-sense

2008-03-06 Thread wb8art
Hi, I have a slight problem with a 444.6 output repeater and looking for the best and low cost approach to fix. We have just moved to the site and the owner has the 440 repeater. The ants are all at the same height and hence we only have a small amount of horiz separation. We can't change

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 440 de-sense

2008-03-06 Thread wb8art
in there. or is it coming in thru the wiring? Chuck K0XM On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 7:57 AM, wb8art [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I have a slight problem with a 444.6 output repeater and looking for the best and low cost approach to fix. We have

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 440 de-sense

2008-03-06 Thread wb8art
That sounds great Jeff and yes I would take it. If you can ship it I would more than reimburse you for the shipping costs. email me direct at wb8art at netzero dot com --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jeff DePolo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Jeff yes I felt I would need

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

2008-01-21 Thread wb8art
I would replace the .1 uf 150 pF at same time and try again. Randy --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've had a 6.8 µF 35 V capacitor burn up on the GE VHF HB MVP. This is a filter cap. for the final PA DC voltage, in parallel with 0.1 µF 150 pF caps.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GM300 - 433MHz?

2008-01-14 Thread wb8art
Hum so your saying law office is a landfill? :-) Paul Plack wrote: You guys are just looking in the wrong place. You need to go computer shopping at a landfill! I have an old 386 SX 16 running DOS 6.2. I keep it around just for these eventualities. I built it in the early 1990s from a

[Repeater-Builder] TS 64 and voter

2008-01-12 Thread wb8art
Hi, Anyone here tried using a TS64 after a voter. I can see were decoding would chop in and out, as it changes between site selected, but thought we would ask the group. Randy

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MastrII Mobil repeater spur

2007-12-13 Thread wb8art
that DC temperature control line. It's been 10 years since my last MII mobile conversion, so the memories are somewhat dusty, but I'd try another ICOM to see. 73, Paul, AE4KR - Original Message - From: wb8art To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MastrII Mobil repeater spur

2007-12-13 Thread wb8art
for suggestions on where to connect your controller to the backplane on the GE Station. 73 - Jim W5ZIT --- wb8art [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Bob Paul for the response. Yes it is the unit with the compensation line running between all ICOMS. This is kind of where I have been

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MastrII Mobil repeater spur

2007-12-13 Thread wb8art
recommended against using computer serial cables as interconnects for controllers - HI. Worked fine for me though - 73 - Jim W5ZIT --- wb8art [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes I checked power levels and change in power has no effect on the issue. Yes see where the connections

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MastrII Mobil repeater spur

2007-12-13 Thread wb8art
- From: wb8art To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 4:44 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MastrII Mobil repeater spur Thanks Bob Paul for the response. Yes it is the unit with the compensation line running between all ICOMS

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MastrII Mobil repeater spur

2007-12-13 Thread wb8art
value. I have found several boards from stations that did not have one of the caps installed at all. 73 - Jim W5ZIT --- wb8art [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Jim, So you just solder wires onto the back plane circuit board? I quess this is my quest to see where most people connect

[Repeater-Builder] MastrII Mobil repeater spur

2007-12-12 Thread wb8art
One for the wonderfull experts here. I have been working to many nights this week to be able to think straight. Our MastrII converted mobil developed a spur problem last nite. Were on 145.43 and the spur was on 145.11. Very strong and subbing in a standy unit produced the same results. The

[Repeater-Builder] Re: crackle in a repeater tower

2006-03-22 Thread wb8art
Ian, Are the guys on this tower or is it self support? We had a simular problem with stranded guys. Changed the guys to Phillystran to solve it. Randy --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Ian Wells [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys .Is there a way that you can locate loose bolts or

[Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Power

2006-02-12 Thread wb8art
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kris Kirby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 12 Feb 2006, Chuck Kelsey wrote: typical mobile installation? Maybe not. Do we DESIRE to run a certain level because we can? Sure, just like we may want to install a 100KW generator on site to run 3KW

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Fixing Stationmaster

2005-08-24 Thread wb8art
Joe, If you can get hold of a TDR that worked well for us to find the problem. If also is a easy method to test for antenna problems while still on the tower. We had a Stationmaster with a bad solder joint and it was causing desense in windy days. Found and fixed with the TDR. Also we had

[Repeater-Builder] Re: COS Circuit, my mind is blank

2005-06-11 Thread wb8art
Sounds like to much playing to me:-) 7 kids:-) Randy Mathew Quaife [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought that would work, even tried the locked band but that did not work. So I decided I am just going to get some squelch circuits and use them. If I had more time I would build them, but time for

[Repeater-Builder] MVP TOT

2005-04-06 Thread wb8art
Hi anyone have a LBI for the 19C327572G timer in a MVP? Randy Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is

[Repeater-Builder] Re: HELP!

2005-02-12 Thread wb8art
More likely CH.18 as CH.19 is 151.25 pix carrier. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, DCFluX [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How bad were you clobering CH.19? On Fri, 11 Feb 2005 19:26:22 -0500, Q [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I intend to kill that Beast! Seems the local cable company had