On Oct 6, 2009, at 10:12 AM, Douglas wrote:
Let me tell you a little story about this kind of problem. I had a
similar situation on a VHF mastr II repeater where a signal sounded
great one time and noisy the next. The problem turned out to be a
hairline crack in a solder pad that was
Thanks Nate,
I have read most all of the documents on RB and learned quite a bit about
repeaters and the GEs.
73
John
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Nate Duehr n...@... wrote:
On Oct 6, 2009, at 10:12 AM, Douglas wrote:
Let me tell you a little story about this kind of
Let me tell you a little story about this kind of problem. I had a similar
situation on a VHF mastr II repeater where a signal sounded great one time and
noisy the next. The problem turned out to be a hairline crack in a solder pad
that was used to bridge two circuit boards and the output
John -
A word of caution may be in order since you are dealing with a club.
These days, the typical ham doesn't begin to comprehend the complexity of a
repeater system. To many, one simply needs to go out a purchase new
equipment, plug it all together, and it runs. Wrong!
Don't let your club
Doug,
Thanks for the story. This next weekend I will go over the inside with a fine
tooth comb and see if I can find any cracks or bad solder joints.
My brain is going to but not just from this project.
73
John
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Douglas dougd...@... wrote:
Let me
Well Chuck, there will be no new radio unless I buy it out of my pocket and
that won't happen as I need a new rotor.
This club has no money. I was able to get a grant for emergency communications
and that is how I ended up with the stuff we have now.
My big problem seems to be that I took this
. You may have heard this
before.
Good Luck, Eric (W1EL)
Eric Lowell
Eastern Maine Electronics Inc.
48 Loon Road
Wesley ME 04686
eme@starband.net
www.satnetmaine.com
--- On Tue, 10/6/09, W3ML w...@arrl.net wrote:
From: W3ML w...@arrl.net
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio for repeater
--- On Tue, 10/6/09, W3ML w...@... wrote:
From: W3ML w...@...
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio for repeater use Response to Tom's
comments
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 5:36 PM
Well Chuck, there will be no new radio unless I buy it out
--- On Tue, 10/6/09, W3ML w...@arrl.net wrote:
From: W3ML w...@arrl.net
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio for repeater use Response to Tom's
comments
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 5:36 PM
Well Chuck, there will be no new
As I have said before
Hi Tom,
I did crank up the power to 55 watts out of radio and that gives me 45 out of
the duplexer. Decided on this wattage until I can figure the problem better.
It is working better than before, but still having trouble.
So from what you said about power coming out duplexer, the duplexer
WB2EDV
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From: W3ML w...@arrl.net
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 8:33 PM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio for repeater use Response to Tom's
comments
Hi Tom,
I did crank up the power to 55 watts out of radio
Hello W3ML,
I've been following this thread over the weekend and I think the issue
has been addressed. I would check the antenna and related connectors.
In fact, for my 2 cents, I'd replace the G7 with a commercial grade
antenna, such as a DB product or equal. Now, to your scenario today,
I've been following it too. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't
make him drink.
K4LJP
On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 8:49 PM, Tom Parker t...@ntin.net wrote:
Hello W3ML,
I've been following this thread over the weekend and I think the issue has
been addressed. I would check the antenna
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio for repeater use Response to Tom's
comments
I'd suggest turning the power up more. You have it set at about 50% and the
transmitter may be intermittently spurious at that level.
Watch the wattmeter when things act up and see if anything changes when you
Thanks Tom,
The wind was calm today and knowing that the sections tend to work loose, we
screwed them together with sheet metal screws.
I would like to get a DB antenna but 700 bucks is not in our budget.
73
John
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Tom Parker t...@... wrote:
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From: W3ML w...@...
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Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 8:33 PM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio for repeater use Response to Tom's
comments
Hi Tom,
I did crank up the power to 55 watts out of radio and that gives me 45 out
John,
I'll chime in here and agree with Chuck's suggestion to try a little more
fire in the wire...
It sounds as if your PA is less spurious now than before, but you need to
dial it up more to eliminate all the spurious products. Solid state PAs,
especially mobiles, are noted for this when
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mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 8:33 PM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio for repeater use Response to
Tom's
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Hi Tom,
I did crank up the power to 55
Thanks Mark,
I will go read that article. Thought I read them all, since January, trying to
learn all I can.
That is when I decided to get into this repeater business. It has been a great
learning experience for sure.
73
John, W3ML
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mark n9...@...
, 2009 8:33 PM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio for repeater use Response to
Tom's
comments
Hi Tom,
I did crank up the power to 55 watts out of radio and that gives
me 45 out
of the duplexer. Decided on this wattage until I can figure the
problem
: Monday, October 05, 2009 8:33 PM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio for repeater use Response to
Tom's
comments
Hi Tom,
I did crank up the power to 55 watts out of radio and that gives
me 45 out
of the duplexer. Decided on this wattage until I can figure
@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of W3ML
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 7:25 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio for repeater use Response to Tom's
comments
Thanks Mark,
I will go read that article. Thought I read them all
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Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 8:33 PM
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] Re: Radio for repeater use Response to Tom's
comments
Thanks Mark,
I will go read that article. Thought I read them all, since January, trying
to learn all I can.
That is when I decided to get into this repeater business. It has been a
great learning experience for sure.
73
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio for repeater use Response to Tom's
comments
Funny thing is when I hook the G7 to a regular 2 meter radio and transmit
on simplex, it works really well, hearing stations far a way and putting
out a solid signal.
73
John
[mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of W3ML
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 7:54 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio for repeater use Response to Tom's
comments
Thanks Tom,
Yes, the advice is all good and I have tried several
direction. Let us know your findings!
Tom
W9SRV
--- On Mon, 10/5/09, W3ML w...@arrl.net wrote:
From: W3ML w...@arrl.net
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio for repeater use Response to Tom's
comments
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, October 5, 2009, 7:33 PM
Hi Tom,
I did crank
Just throwing a side-comment in here...
How do you know if a PA is spurious or if you're bothering your
spectrum neighbors? You MUST MEASURE IT.
Beg, borrow, or steal the proper test gear for working on repeaters
and this whole process of elimination by e-mail disappears...
Spectrum
P.S. Before I get flame-broiled by the group for being mean...
Realize that I'm not an ogre, and the answers you're getting from
other folks might sound more friendly, and so far, they're all leading
the right direction too, it'll just be a long journey to get there
without the proper test
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