[Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables
Try Hamtronics in NY state. I bought a few a while back For a Ge Mastr Project. Ryan n3ssl --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did anybody ever come up with a source for the short RCA plugs that fit older Motorola and GE radios? Even some with RG58 molded on would be useful. Or is the solution to buy a particular hollow audio RCA plug, snip the end off, and round it over? Bob M. ___ You snooze, you lose. Get messages ASAP with AutoCheck in the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_html.html
Re: [Repeater-Builder] RF RCA Plugs and/or cables
I see they have RCA connectors in the audio section, but that's the only place. Typically these have longer center pins. The RF-style I'm looking for has a short center pin, and the ones I've seen on cable have no outer cover; the braid is soldered directly to the outer shell. Was there a specific part number for the RF-style RCA plugs at www.therfc.com? Bob M. == --- Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The RF Connection. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 8:09 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] RF RCA Plugs and/or cables Did anybody ever come up with a source for the short RCA plugs that fit older Motorola and GE radios? Even some with RG58 molded on would be useful. Or is the solution to buy a particular hollow audio RCA plug, snip the end off, and round it over? Bob M. Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/index.php
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables
They show some right-angle RF RCA plugs for RG174 coax. That's a bit small and probably won't work with RG58 or RG400. Any other sources? Bob M. == --- Ryan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try Hamtronics in NY state. I bought a few a while back For a Ge Mastr Project. Ryan n3ssl --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did anybody ever come up with a source for the short RCA plugs that fit older Motorola and GE radios? Even some with RG58 molded on would be useful. Or is the solution to buy a particular hollow audio RCA plug, snip the end off, and round it over? Bob M. Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7
Re: [Repeater-Builder] RF RCA Plugs and/or cables
Call and tell Joel what you are looking for. I don't believe that they are listed on the website. Chuck - Original Message - From: Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 6:07 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] RF RCA Plugs and/or cables I see they have RCA connectors in the audio section, but that's the only place. Typically these have longer center pins. The RF-style I'm looking for has a short center pin, and the ones I've seen on cable have no outer cover; the braid is soldered directly to the outer shell. Was there a specific part number for the RF-style RCA plugs at www.therfc.com? Bob M. == --- Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The RF Connection. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 8:09 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] RF RCA Plugs and/or cables Did anybody ever come up with a source for the short RCA plugs that fit older Motorola and GE radios? Even some with RG58 molded on would be useful. Or is the solution to buy a particular hollow audio RCA plug, snip the end off, and round it over? Bob M. Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/index.php Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] RF RCA Plugs and/or cables
I don't know. GE used them all the time for RF. The plug with the longer pin would not seat properly and could short out on the other side of the jack. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 11:20 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] RF RCA Plugs and/or cables Do these things have anything that even resembles a 50 ohm impedance or do they typically look at a network that accounts for a different impedance? In a message dated 6/17/2007 7:19:03 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The RF Connection. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 8:09 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] RF RCA Plugs and/or cables Did anybody ever come up with a source for the short RCA plugs that fit older Motorola and GE radios? Even some with RG58 molded on would be useful. Or is the solution to buy a particular hollow audio RCA plug, snip the end off, and round it over? Bob M. -- See what's free at AOL.com.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables
Yea Bob try hamtronics they use a RF RCA in their rptr kits, and the unit is available as an accessory. Hope this is what you are after.. John http://www.hamtronics.com/accys.htm Bob M. wrote: They show some right-angle RF RCA plugs for RG174 coax. That's a bit small and probably won't work with RG58 or RG400. Any other sources? Bob M. ==
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables
I remove the RCA's from the small jumpers inside Mastr II's and MVP's and make up my own jumpers, just use some sharp side cutters to remove the black plastic and then de solder the coax, clean them up and add coax of choice. tom [Original Message] From: jgielis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: 6/18/2007 10:53:26 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables Yea Bob try hamtronics they use a RF RCA in their rptr kits, and the unit is available as an accessory. Hope this is what you are after.. John http://www.hamtronics.com/accys.htm Bob M. wrote: They show some right-angle RF RCA plugs for RG174 coax. That's a bit small and probably won't work with RG58 or RG400. Any other sources? Bob M. == Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You..... tower height question
Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D) wrote: Generally 199 ft unless you are close to an airport. There is a 110 ft tower that requires registration but no painting or lighting because it is close to the Temple, Texas airport. Steve NU5D texasexpediter wrote: What is the maximum height a tower can be without falling under all the lighting, painting etc. regulations? Ditto. We've just been through the same exact issue. Normally it's 199', but if you're near an airport, there's a requirement for any tower within 20,000 ft from a runway. See: http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/regional_guidance/central/contruction/part77 (watch for wrapping) -- Larry rapp at lmr dot com
[Repeater-Builder] For Sale :Motorola Astro Saber Model II, UHF, 438-482 MHz Portable
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[Repeater-Builder] Motorola Astro Saber Model II, UHF, 438-482 MHz Portable
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Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables
These are right-angle and only for RG174. I'm looking for a straight plug that will handle RG58 or RG400. Bob M. == --- jgielis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yea Bob try hamtronics they use a RF RCA in their rptr kits, and the unit is available as an accessory. Hope this is what you are after.. John http://www.hamtronics.com/accys.htm Bob M. wrote: They show some right-angle RF RCA plugs for RG174 coax. That's a bit small and probably won't work with RG58 or RG400. Any other sources? Bob M. == Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool. http://autos.yahoo.com/carfinder/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables
To do that, one needs a supply of GE or Motorola cables to do that with. The problem is, I don't have the cables to start with and need to make my own, hence the search for just the connectors. Bob M. == --- Thomas Oliver [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I remove the RCA's from the small jumpers inside Mastr II's and MVP's and make up my own jumpers, just use some sharp side cutters to remove the black plastic and then de solder the coax, clean them up and add coax of choice. tom [Original Message] From: jgielis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: 6/18/2007 10:53:26 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables Yea Bob try hamtronics they use a RF RCA in their rptr kits, and the unit is available as an accessory. Hope this is what you are after.. John http://www.hamtronics.com/accys.htm Bob M. wrote: They show some right-angle RF RCA plugs for RG174 coax. That's a bit small and probably won't work with RG58 or RG400. Any other sources? Bob M. == Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396545469
[Repeater-Builder] Coax
Hi- Kind of off subject- our group was given a bunch of RG177U,Looks to be heavy duty coax. Would anyone know impedance ,and if it can be used for repeater usage? Tks,Jerry
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax
Gerald Bishop wrote: Hi- Kind of off subject- our group was given a bunch of RG177U,Looks to be heavy duty coax. Would anyone know impedance ,and if it can be used for repeater usage? Tks,Jerry Seems to be 50 ohm: http://www.rfcafe.com/references/electrical/coax_chart.htm Dex
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax
Man, that's some beefy conventional coax. It's a 50 ohm cable.The center conductor is .195, with two silver plated shields.Attenuation is 2.5 db per 100', compared to 5.0 db 100' for RG-214 and 1.42db per 100' for 1/2 Heliax hardline. It's a high power cable designed for RF voltages up to 11,000 and I'll hazard the guess that a typical application would be high power radar systems. Nothing wrong with this stuff but where you might run into difficulty is scrounging connectors for it without paying an arm and a leg. The male connector is a UG204/CU or UG204/DU. Long runs of this stuff used in an environment subject to wide temperature variations should use a captive contact connector which is available from Kings Connector, part no. KN59-177. It may end up being more cost effective to sell the stuff for scrap and buy 1/2 hardline and connectors with the proceeds. In a message dated 6/18/2007 8:46:37 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi- Kind of off subject- our group was given a bunch of RG177U,Looks to be heavy duty coax. Would anyone know impedance ,and if it can be used for repeater usage? Tks,Jerry ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Tennants Fined???
Towers are an integral part of repeaters. Fines are an integral part of towers (and usually cost more than the repeater). If you don't want to delete it, make a filter in your email client to automatically delete them based on the subject. Joe M. Richard W W Bazell Jr wrote: Hey This goes on on. Why keep putting this on Repeater Builder Group. Need to keep Deleting it
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables
Thanks. That's the magic part number. The description doesn't say how many come in a pack, but MOL wants just over $9 for them, myradiomall wants just over $7. I seem to recall that they had a phenolic insulator, but whatever it was, it would NOT melt when subjected to soldering heat. Looks like I'll be working up a small Motorola order as I need a couple of other (in)expensive parts too. By the way, these are just so I can connect a signal to a UHF SpectraTAC/Micor receiver board when installed in an 800/900 SpectraTAC chassis (those bands have an SMA connector on the receiver). Bob M. == --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe it was already mentioned, but I used to order them from Motorola. They were the good RF quality ones used in MICOR, MOCOM-70, MOTRAC, etc. radios, that appeared to have an insulator made of ceramic material. The Motorola Part Number was 28-82331G01, which was a package of 3 of the good quality RCA plugs (I still have a package of them). I got tired of using the local RS plugs which had a center pin that was too long for some jacks, and often melted while trying to solder to them. The ones sold by Motorola were of such good quality that they were reusable, unlike the cheap plastic RS ones. LJ -Original Message- From: Bob M. Sent: Jun 18, 2007 7:36 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables To do that, one needs a supply of GE or Motorola cables to do that with. The problem is, I don't have the cables to start with and need to make my own, hence the search for just the connectors. Bob M. == --- Thomas Oliver [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I remove the RCA's from the small jumpers inside Mastr II's and MVP's and make up my own jumpers, just use some sharp side cutters to remove the black plastic and then de solder the coax, clean them up and add coax of choice. tom [Original Message] From: jgielis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: 6/18/2007 10:53:26 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables Yea Bob try hamtronics they use a RF RCA in their rptr kits, and the unit is available as an accessory. Hope this is what you are after.. John http://www.hamtronics.com/accys.htm Bob M. wrote: They show some right-angle RF RCA plugs for RG174 coax. That's a bit small and probably won't work with RG58 or RG400. Any other sources? Bob M. == ___ You snooze, you lose. Get messages ASAP with AutoCheck in the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_html.html
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You Do This?
The value of the property is higher than what ATT sold it for. The tax roll value for the property is around $600,000.00. ATT sold the property for a lot less, because it was the only way someone was going to buy it, as it's out in the middle of the county and not really in a place that would be a good location for most businesses. Over the past several years that we have been watching this site, we have watched ATT continue to lower the price in order to sell it. Just because you by something at less than FMV, does not mean that's what you are going to pay the taxes on. They are taxing it at the FMV of nearly $600,000. Its not that they just said hey, lets tax him at this. But some things have changed recently in Texas, regarding taxes. Like with vehicles. According to the tax office in our county when you buy and register a used car, no longer do they go off what you say you paid or sold it for, they are going to be using the blue book value. Now, if that happens or not, we will have to see. We have talked about the tax issue and according to the county, we should be able to removed almost 100% of the taxes do to the non-profit use. At this point in time the only users of the tower would be our ARES group, our CERT program and our parent organizations emergency operations. In the future there might be other hams that can use it if they wish, but most likely that will not happen as nearly all of the 2 meter and other frequencies have already been used out here and there really is not any room for any new repeaters, but we'll see. -- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is deeply weird. I've never heard of (at least around here) of any taxing entity that could assign a value to any real property in excess of fair market value which is essentially the purchase price for the property in what is commonly termed an arms length transaction. I believe that most states have language in their Constitutions to preclude valuations in excess of FMV, that, but of course, we're talking about Texas now, where most anything can and does go. In this case because it is going to be owned by a non-profit, there are no taxes with some insignificant exceptions like local lighting and sanitary districts. I'll bet the money grubbers in the assessor's office will be wailing in their beer if and when you take title as a non-profit. And, of course, as a non-profit, it's perfectly OK to accept charitable donations from site users. There must be electrician blood in your heritage because you sure seem to have this wired! In a message dated 6/17/2007 7:42:30 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We are talking to the new owner about the site. We might be able to work a deal with him to get it. He is somewhat unhappy with it, as it does not suit his needs and he is paying more taxes on it, than he thought. He thought he would only pay taxes on what he paid for the site, and no releases that he say to pay the determined value from the county which is nearly 400,000 or 500, dollar more than he paid for it. Oops, maybe he should have checked first. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
[Repeater-Builder] GE MVS 440-470 25W NPU20 (Combo NPFU20SS) 5ch - need programmed
I would like to get this programmed. I see where you can build the interface and program with the PC, but this for me is a bit much since I will program it once and then be done with it. Is anyone here already able to program my radio(GE MVS 440-470 25W NPU20 (Combo NPFU20SS) 5 channels)? If so, I would gladly set it up so the return shipping and box are ready to go. Minimal work required!! I am located near Detroit MI. Regards, Marty / K8HVI
Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE MVS 440-470 25W NPU20 (Combo NPFU20SS) 5ch - need programmed
Check this guy out. @24.95 tune up and program and includes shipping back to you Ron Programming Service for GE MVS Synthesized Radios EBAY Item number: 200090573390 k8hvi wrote: I would like to get this programmed. I see where you can build the interface and program with the PC, but this for me is a bit much since I will program it once and then be done with it. Is anyone here already able to program my radio(GE MVS 440-470 25W NPU20 (Combo NPFU20SS) 5 channels)? If so, I would gladly set it up so the return shipping and box are ready to go. Minimal work required!! I am located near Detroit MI. Regards, Marty / K8HVI No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.0/853 - Release Date: 6/18/2007 3:02 PM
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables - FOUND!
Bob, Motorola still sells the low-loss RCA straight phono plugs, with ceramic insulators. Ask for Part Number 2882331G01. They come in a pack of 10 plugs for $7.82, plus a small surcharge. This is the same plug as found on original-equipment RG-142/U jumper cables inside Micor stations. Most other RCA plugs on the market have lossy phenolic insulators. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob M. Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 7:35 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables These are right-angle and only for RG174. I'm looking for a straight plug that will handle RG58 or RG400. Bob M. ==
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Coax
Jerry, Lucky you! RG-177/U is good stuff. It has double, silver-plated shields and a solid copper center conductor. Its attenuation is about 2.8 dB per 100 feet at 440 MHz, and about 1.1 dB per 100 feet at 2m. Finding constant-impedance connectors for RG-177/U cable might be a bit difficult. Go here for the Military Spec Sheet: www.dscc.dla.mil/Downloads/MilSpec/Docs/MIL-DTL-17/mil17ss67.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gerald Bishop Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 8:45 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Coax Hi- Kind of off subject- our group was given a bunch of RG177U,Looks to be heavy duty coax. Would anyone know impedance ,and if it can be used for repeater usage? Tks,Jerry
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You Do This?
Your choice. One of the instructors used to work for my agency. He tells tales of going all over the world doing on-site training. Walter --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul Does Comtrain train you on the tower you want to be climbing or do you train on their own tower? Bruce In a message dated 6/17/2007 4:31:55 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello, Actually there are companies out there that train tower hands, one is Comtrain. They are pretty good about it. Anyone going up my tall tower is supposed to be Comtrained or have some kind of certification. Paul
