Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-15 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example  Voting and talk around are two completely separate things, Think of voting as scanning that selects the best (usually Strongest) signal and forces the radio over to that channel, in this case the radio will be looking

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-15 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
To: mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 11:35 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example  Yep, most manufactures market a voting portable in one shape or another. Motorola Waris series, Some Icom, HYT, Tait and Vertex Standard

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread James Delancy
You might get a better turn around on this question through the LMR group here on Yahoo. James rahwayflynn wrote: I'm working with a relatively new non-profit that needs analog-only coverage over their 26 acre campus. Site is pancake flat, no hills. Anyone have a finance spreadsheet with

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Someone else already stated that your equipment must be narrowband-capable, ruling out a lot of used radios. I'll add that you want to avoid 9913 or LMR foil/shield coax for your repeater installation. As far as costing things out, I'd suggest that you get quotes from a few local two-way

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread Gareth Bennett
- From: Stanley Stanukinos To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 12:53 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example You are going to need to look hard for the equipment as it will probably need to be purchased new due to the narrow

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread Greg
@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 12:53 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example You are going to need to look hard for the equipment as it will probably need to be purchased new due to the narrow banding rules. They will either need a repeater so that all

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread Chuck Kelsey
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 12:53 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example You are going to need to look hard for the equipment as it will probably need to be purchased new due to the narrow banding rules. They will either

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread Greg
Kelsey wb2...@roadrunner.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 7:12 AM   I thought that talk-around was a standard feature on UHF commercial systems. I've never seen a system without it. Chuck WB2EDV

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I guess that one got past me. How does it work? Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Greg To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 10:40 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example Hi Chuck, TA probably is, I dont think I have seen

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread Com-Rad Inc
Call me if you need further help Ed Folta President Com/Rad Inc Des Plaines , IL 800 298 2850 - Original Message - From: rahwayflynn To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 6:48 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example I'm

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread La Rue Communications
@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example I guess that one got past me. How does it work? Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Greg To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 10:40

RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread Eric Lemmon
Although the 60 foot building is certainly tempting to use as the repeater location, you should first ensure that there isn't a bunch of HVAC equipment on the roof. The sheet-metal ducting and enclosures of rooftop HVAC installations are often prolific sources of passive intermodulation

RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
Eric is right on the money here, with a few additions / comments. 1) Your warranty does not include wear and tear or physical damage on the radios, externals speakers or microphones (the last two are for mobiles more than handhelds). I've heard horror stories about customers wanting free

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread wd8chl
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Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread La Rue Communications
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Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread Gareth Bennett
@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 3:56 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example I guess that one got past me. How does it work? Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Greg To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 14

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Thanks for the info. I wonder if any radios here in the U.S. have that feature available??? Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Gareth Bennett To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 8:25 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example

2010-05-14 Thread Gareth Bennett
1101 FAX: (03) 489 1151 MOB: (0224) 588 377 gare...@radsys.co.nz - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 12:54 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF System Budget Example  Thanks for the info. I