[Repeater-Builder] New Member
Hi don't know if you have any members in the UK ?. Iam a licenced radio amateur M1SWB, qth Liverpool NW England. I am authorised to setup a 6mtr repeater. I will be using 2 GE Rangr,s ex NYPD low band sets which are modded for 50Mhz. I need a service manual for the sets which are P19C852051P8. Logic I have been looking at the CAT200B and would welcome any comments. 73 Steve 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Controller
What is the repeater controller of choice these days We have IRLP Echolink on the repeater also Right now it is VHF only however down the line we might want to add UHF I would be interested in your suggestions 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Controller
At 03:36 PM 6/1/2005 -, you wrote: What is the repeater controller of choice these days We have IRLP Echolink on the repeater also Right now it is VHF only however down the line we might want to add UHF I would be interested in your suggestions ---May I suggest ours? http://www.ah6le.net/arcom/rc210/rc210.html -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of state-of-the-art repeater controllers and accessories. http://www.ah6le.net/arcom/index.html It was great to meet many of you at Dayton 2005! We offer complete Kenwood TKR repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp.net 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Split CTCSS tone (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones))
At 5/31/2005 02:48 PM, you wrote: The only radio I have encountered that does split CTCSS is the Radio Shack HT-202. But there are so many other problems with the radio I cannot recommend it. What problems? Only one I noticed was on an HTX-404 (440 version) I was testing as a swap meet a few years ago. The CTCSS decoder seemed to need a full 600 Hz of deviation in order to decode. Never figured out if this is endemic to all 404s or just that one. BTW, we should all complain to the big three radio manufacturers (Yaesu, Kenwood Icom) to get them to offer this feature in their radios. AFAICT it's a near zero-cost addition, since it only requires a firmware change to implement. This is what I spent an hour doing while at Dayton. The Kenwood Yaesu reps were receptive of the input one said he would relay the request back to the factory. Bob NO6B 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Repeater-Builder] WTB GE MVP UHF radio
WTB GE MVP radio. UHF suitable for portable repeater conversion. Must include channel elements. Please send offers off list. If anyone has a converted unit I am interested in that as well. 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: Split CTCSS tone (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones))
Let's see, It desenses its self on 146.76MHz, the Number 1 repeater split in america. When the batteries get low it forces its self to transmit until they are gone completely. Also it won't go out of the ham bands, ever. Now that I think of it, The Vertex FTL-2011s in my care will do split CTCSS, but they are comercial rigs and are mobiles. On 6/1/05, Bob Dengler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What problems? Only one I noticed was on an HTX-404 (440 version) I was testing as a swap meet a few years ago. The CTCSS decoder seemed to need a full 600 Hz of deviation in order to decode. Never figured out if this is endemic to all 404s or just that one. 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: Split CTCSS tone (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones))
There are many devices that generate signals on 146.760 MHz. It's just a fact of life - like cable TV interference on 145.250 MHz. At least the latter can be solved easily. I've had interference on 146.760 MHz on my radios since the late 70s with the release of the home PC. I would also debate that there are more repeaters on 146.760 MHz than any other pair. Even so, it's only one repeater pair. Joe M. DCFluX wrote: Let's see, It desenses its self on 146.76MHz, the Number 1 repeater split in america. When the batteries get low it forces its self to transmit until they are gone completely. Also it won't go out of the ham bands, ever. Now that I think of it, The Vertex FTL-2011s in my care will do split CTCSS, but they are comercial rigs and are mobiles. On 6/1/05, Bob Dengler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What problems? Only one I noticed was on an HTX-404 (440 version) I was testing as a swap meet a few years ago. The CTCSS decoder seemed to need a full 600 Hz of deviation in order to decode. Never figured out if this is endemic to all 404s or just that one. Yahoo! Groups Links 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: Split CTCSS tone (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones))
At 6/1/2005 11:27 AM, you wrote: Let's see, It desenses its self on 146.76MHz, the Number 1 repeater split in america. I assume you mean it has a birdie or noise hump in the RX there. When the batteries get low it forces its self to transmit until they are gone completely. Well, at least it fully cycles your battery to eliminate any NiCd memory effect ;) Also it won't go out of the ham bands, ever. That's a feature in my book: a nice tight front-end. The one thing I like about the Icom IC-32AT. Did you ever have any problems with the CTCSS decoder in the HTX-202? Now that I think of it, The Vertex FTL-2011s in my care will do split CTCSS, but they are comercial rigs and are mobiles. Yeah, but can it scan from 445-450 MHz in 20 kHz steps? Bob NO6B 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: Split CTCSS tone (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones))
Yeah, It's one thing when the stuff in your house is doing it, but it is completely different when it is the radio its self. I don't care either way as I don't own a 202 anymore or like the crowd on the local 76 machine On 6/1/05, mch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are many devices that generate signals on 146.760 MHz. It's just a fact of life - like cable TV interference on 145.250 MHz. At least the latter can be solved easily. I've had interference on 146.760 MHz on my radios since the late 70s with the release of the home PC. I would also debate that there are more repeaters on 146.760 MHz than any other pair. Even so, it's only one repeater pair. Joe M. DCFluX wrote: Let's see, It desenses its self on 146.76MHz, the Number 1 repeater split in america. When the batteries get low it forces its self to transmit until they are gone completely. Also it won't go out of the ham bands, ever. Now that I think of it, The Vertex FTL-2011s in my care will do split CTCSS, but they are comercial rigs and are mobiles. On 6/1/05, Bob Dengler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What problems? Only one I noticed was on an HTX-404 (440 version) I was testing as a swap meet a few years ago. The CTCSS decoder seemed to need a full 600 Hz of deviation in order to decode. Never figured out if this is endemic to all 404s or just that one. Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: Split CTCSS tone (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones))
To paraphrase a saying: Birdies happen. Yes, it may have been more smart to put it what is usually a repeater input than an output. But, there are more expensive ham rigs with less well placed birdies - such as on the UHF satellite band. BTW, I too agree that the tight front end is a feature, not a bug. It greatly helps reduce the chances of intermod/mixing. Joe M. DCFluX wrote: Yeah, It's one thing when the stuff in your house is doing it, but it is completely different when it is the radio its self. I don't care either way as I don't own a 202 anymore or like the crowd on the local 76 machine On 6/1/05, mch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are many devices that generate signals on 146.760 MHz. It's just a fact of life - like cable TV interference on 145.250 MHz. At least the latter can be solved easily. I've had interference on 146.760 MHz on my radios since the late 70s with the release of the home PC. I would also debate that there are more repeaters on 146.760 MHz than any other pair. Even so, it's only one repeater pair. Joe M. 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Repeater-Builder] Help with Noise on recieve
I have a converted motorola mitrek repeater installed at a water tower. It runs up appx 150' of 7/8 andrews heliax to a DB-420. It has been playing happily for several months. In the last few days we have been getting a noise of some sort only on recieve, not on the talk out. It is only audible on very weak portables and occasionally pops thru after an un-key. It almost sounds like a 60 cycle electrical buzz. We have noticed it does change in intensity, sometimes not audible at all, but it is there most of the time. I stopped by the site today to see if i could isoate it. I brought out the spectrum analyzer to see if i could find anything. Nothing, either locally in the tower or through the repeater antenna. I was able to isolate the noise down to this: If I unhook the antenna, more specifically the outer shield, the noise goes away. My first thought was ground loop of some sort. I disconnected the ground to the cabinet and polyphaser and used a ground lift on the power supply to cut the other ground paths but i still had the noise. Any suggestions? Tom W9SRV 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help with Noise on recieve
At 6/1/2005 01:58 PM, you wrote: I have a converted motorola mitrek repeater installed at a water tower. It runs up appx 150' of 7/8 andrews heliax to a DB-420. It has been playing happily for several months. In the last few days we have been getting a noise of some sort only on recieve, not on the talk out. It is only audible on very weak portables and occasionally pops thru after an un-key. It almost sounds like a 60 cycle electrical buzz. We have noticed it does change in intensity, sometimes not audible at all, but it is there most of the time. High likelihood it's an oscillating preamplified TV antenna within 2 miles of your site. Get that all over the place around here. Found eliminated 1 about 2 years ago; still have another one to nail down. Bob NO6B 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Repeater-Builder] New UK Member
Hi Iam a UK radio amateur, M1SWB. I have been authorised to build a 6mtr reapeater. I will be using 2 ex NYPD GE Rangr,s on 50Mhz, type P19C852051P8. I need a service manual for this set. As for the logic what do members think of the CAT200B 73 Steve 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Repeater-Builder] Owners manual for Motorola Triton Nautilus 440 Marine radio
Does anyone have it? (pdf, doc, etc.) In leu of the manual, does anyone have the pin out connections on the back of the radio? I acquired this one from a friend but he doesn't have 6-pin harness that plugs into the radio. Thanks!!! 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Owners manual for Motorola Triton Nautilus 440 Marine radio
Does the connector look like this? View in courier font. ___ ___ | \/ \/ | | ooo | | | | ooo | ___ If so I can provide the probable pinout. It should have plus 12 volts, ground and a jumper between two pins for the speaker. 73 Glenn WB4UIV At 06:07 PM 06/01/05, you wrote: Does anyone have it? (pdf, doc, etc.) In leu of the manual, does anyone have the pin out connections on the back of the radio? I acquired this one from a friend but he doesn't have 6-pin harness that plugs into the radio. Thanks!!! Yahoo! Groups Links 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Owners manual for Motorola Triton Nautilus 440 Marine radio
I think I have that manual ... but won't know until later. Neil - WA6KLA rpaxel wrote: Does anyone have it? (pdf, doc, etc.) In leu of the manual, does anyone have the pin out connections on the back of the radio? I acquired this one from a friend but he doesn't have 6-pin harness that plugs into the radio. Thanks!!! 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Repeater-Builder] Motorola CDM1250 Code plug
Doe anyone know how to recover a CDM1250 with a corrupt code plug. While programming the radio the cable between the computer and the radio came unplugged. The radio now reads EEPRM CR ERROR and the software will not talk to the radio any longer. I have access to several good CMD1250s as well.. Thanks Steve Helton, N8RTY CARES (Clermont Amateur Radio Emergency Service) RACES/ARES Clermont County, Ohio [EMAIL PROTECTED] (513) 971-0142 Voice NOTE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain private, confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, employee or agent responsible for delivering this message, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original e-mail message. 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 subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] Corrupt code plug
I have a UHF Motorola CDM1250 that is part of a repeater. While programming it today with a new frequency the plug between the radio and the computer came loose. Does anyone have the procedure for repairing a corrupt code plug on this radio. I already have enough door stops. Steve Helton [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain private, confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, employee or agent responsible for delivering this message, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original e-mail message. 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 subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Corrupt code plug
These are tough. If it comes up EPROM CS ERROR, then you can just send the codeplug again (most of the time). If this does not work, you will need to send it to the Motorola repair center. James Steve Helton wrote: I have a UHF Motorola CDM1250 that is part of a repeater. While programming it today with a new frequency the plug between the radio and the computer came loose. Does anyone have the procedure for repairing a corrupt code plug on this radio. I already have enough door stops. Steve Helton [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain private, confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, employee or agent responsible for delivering this message, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original e-mail message. 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] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/. 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Corrupt code plug
Thanks James, that is the exact error message I get. Does anyone know if the corrupt codeplug info on Batlabs will work on a CDM1250 mobile. It indicates that it is for the portable units but I would think it would work on the mobiles as well. Any thoughts? Steve Helton, N8RTY [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 22:21 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Corrupt code plug These are tough. If it comes up EPROM CS ERROR, then you can just send the codeplug again (most of the time). If this does not work, you will need to send it to the Motorola repair center. James Steve Helton wrote: I have a UHF Motorola CDM1250 that is part of a repeater. While programming it today with a new frequency the plug between the radio and the computer came loose. Does anyone have the procedure for repairing a corrupt code plug on this radio. I already have enough door stops. Steve Helton [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain private, confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, employee or agent responsible for delivering this message, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original e-mail message. 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] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/. Yahoo! Groups Links 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Repeater-Builder] Mastr II Comp Lines
I have a GE Mastr II repeater on 444.325 +. The repeater was originally a VHF base station. I swapped out the RF modules, interfaced an outboard controller, and the other things to make it play. Or so I thought. I am using 2C ICOMS in the transmitter and receiver. The were redone by ICM. The Rx was sent back for them to repair after it wouldn't stay on freq. I got it back and thought all was ok. Earlier tonight, someone pointed out that it seemed the off frequency. The Tx is fine but the rx seems to be off. I haven't actually measure to see if it is but everbody sounds bad getting into it. Even the ham that lives 1/4 mile away. I was discussing this problem with another repeater owner here and he suggested maybe the comp line between the ICOMs was still connected and causing problems. The station originally had a 5C in the rx and an EC in the tx. Could this be causing problems? If so, can someone point me to the easiest was to break this connection? I don't have the complete manual here. I have tidbits of it in PDF but not the complete station/repeater manual. Thanks Jamey Wright KD4SIY 444.325 Wilson Mtn/Oden Ridge, Al 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II Comp Lines
At 07:47 PM 6/1/05, you wrote: I have a GE Mastr II repeater on 444.325 +. The repeater was originally a VHF base station. I swapped out the RF modules, interfaced an outboard controller, and the other things to make it play. Or so I thought. I am using 2C ICOMS in the transmitter and receiver. The were redone by ICM. The Rx was sent back for them to repair after it wouldn't stay on freq. I got it back and thought all was ok. Earlier tonight, someone pointed out that it seemed the off frequency. The Tx is fine but the rx seems to be off. I haven't actually measure to see if it is but everbody sounds bad getting into it. Even the ham that lives 1/4 mile away. I was discussing this problem with another repeater owner here and he suggested maybe the comp line between the ICOMs was still connected and causing problems. The station originally had a 5C in the rx and an EC in the tx. Could this be causing problems? If so, can someone point me to the easiest was to break this connection? I don't have the complete manual here. I have tidbits of it in PDF but not the complete station/repeater manual. Thanks Jamey Wright KD4SIY 444.325 Wilson Mtn/Oden Ridge, Al How old are the crystals? If less than a year, I'd just put it back on channel, especially if it's less than 6 months... I've seen new crystals move as much as 6khz as they age the first 6 months. And it's not always the same direction. Strange as it seems, I once saw a crystal drift down 2khz, then up 3khz, then back down 2khz and it finally settled down there. See the article at http://www.repeater-builder.com/ge/mastrII/m2icoms.html and pop the covers off and compare the guts to the pictures. I've seen ECs and 5Cs with 2C covers and sold as 2Cs. Remember, a 2C element stands alone, only a 5C generates comp voltage, and only an EC receives it. If you are running true 2C elements the comp pin isn't even connected. In a station the comp pins on the elements in a chassis are connected together, and to nothing else - i.e. all the RX comp pins are tied together, and separately all the TX pins are tied together. A common mod is tying the comp lines of the two chassis together. I've been told that some GE stations came that way, but I've not seen one. In your case, I'd pull the both elements, put a DVM on the comp line of the TX chassis and check the voltage.It should be floating - an open circuit. Then plug the TX element back in. If the voltage changes, that's significant. Then do the same procedure to the RX chassis and element...If the voltage changes, that's significant. The above procedure should tell you something let us know. Mike 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II Comp Lines
Doesnt matter,2C Icoms dont use the comp line.Check the +10volt reg line to be sure its stable and properly adjusted.If its ok,you have a bad crystal or Icom. Jamey Wright wrote: I have a GE Mastr II repeater on 444.325 +. The repeater was originally a VHF base station. I swapped out the RF modules, interfaced an outboard controller, and the other things to make it play. Or so I thought. I am using 2C ICOMS in the transmitter and receiver. The were redone by ICM. The Rx was sent back for them to repair after it wouldn't stay on freq. I got it back and thought all was ok. Earlier tonight, someone pointed out that it seemed the off frequency. The Tx is fine but the rx seems to be off. I haven't actually measure to see if it is but everbody sounds bad getting into it. Even the ham that lives 1/4 mile away. I was discussing this problem with another repeater owner here and he suggested maybe the comp line between the ICOMs was still connected and causing problems. The station originally had a 5C in the rx and an EC in the tx. Could this be causing problems? If so, can someone point me to the easiest was to break this connection? I don't have the complete manual here. I have tidbits of it in PDF but not the complete station/repeater manual. Thanks Jamey Wright KD4SIY 444.325 Wilson Mtn/Oden Ridge, Al 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] New UK Member
Welcome to the list! A CAT-200 is a decent controller,but those Rangers are not a good choice for a repeater. You would be better off with something like a MastrII or Micor,crystal controlled and built for harsh duty with tight front ends. The Ranger's power amp is not rated for anything near repeater duty and will overheat. I prefer the MastrII base stations,100%duty cycle and pretty much bullet-proof,my vhf has been in continuous use for 27 years and still has the origional output transistors in it. Come to think of it,the whole thing is origional except for the upgrade to a PLL exciter. The audio is outstanding! I also use a MastrII base on my 440 repeater and some mobiles for links and remote bases,so I am biased. 73,Lee,N3APP,Erie,PA,USA Steve Bainbridge wrote: Hi Iam a UK radio amateur, M1SWB. I have been authorised to build a 6mtr reapeater. I will be using 2 ex NYPD GE Rangr,s on 50Mhz, type P19C852051P8. I need a service manual for this set. As for the logic what do members think of the CAT200B 73 Steve 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II Comp Lines
The 2Cs ignore the comp lines anyway (they aren't connected since the 2C element does not export its comp signals), so that can't be it unless the 2C elements were modified to export the comp signals. Joe M. At 07:47 PM 6/1/05, you wrote: I have a GE Mastr II repeater on 444.325 +. The repeater was originally a VHF base station. I swapped out the RF modules, interfaced an outboard controller, and the other things to make it play. Or so I thought. I am using 2C ICOMS in the transmitter and receiver. The were redone by ICM. The Rx was sent back for them to repair after it wouldn't stay on freq. I got it back and thought all was ok. Earlier tonight, someone pointed out that it seemed the off frequency. The Tx is fine but the rx seems to be off. I haven't actually measure to see if it is but everbody sounds bad getting into it. Even the ham that lives 1/4 mile away. I was discussing this problem with another repeater owner here and he suggested maybe the comp line between the ICOMs was still connected and causing problems. The station originally had a 5C in the rx and an EC in the tx. Could this be causing problems? If so, can someone point me to the easiest was to break this connection? I don't have the complete manual here. I have tidbits of it in PDF but not the complete station/repeater manual. Thanks Jamey Wright KD4SIY 444.325 Wilson Mtn/Oden Ridge, Al 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 subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
