[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor Rptr Exciter Audio Inject Point

[Joe Burkleo]

I would start by removing the Mic DC from the exciter. I inject the
audio to pin 22 on the top row of pins on the backplane that goes to
the exciter interconnect board. I also cut the trace on the backplane
board that goes to pin 22, so that the only source of audio reaching
the exciter comes from the controller.

Assuming that you are using the factory PL decoder and encoder, I have
found a decoder now and then that either has a bad coil or capacitor
and is not filtering all of the PL out of the receive signal. These
modules are getting on towards 30 years old and you can find a bad
part every now and then. Look at the output of pin 17 of the squelch
gate module with a scope and make sure the PL filters on the PL
decoder are doing their job. You should not see any PL on the audio at
this point. This is where I also pick up receive audio to feed into
the controller.

I will use a series capacitor or a series/parallel resistor capacitor
combination in the receive audio lead at times to get the proper audio
response curve to the controller input. 

Joe - WA7JAW


--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "n6nr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I am having a problem with the audio coming from my remote base 
> receiver.  I am using a LINKR2A controller.  I originally used the de-
> emphasis jumper setting, but it sounded too treble, so went back to 
> the broader spectrum setting. 
> 
> The problem is that I have to take the audio directly off of the 
> remote receiver's discriminator, rather than using filtered audio. I 
> currently inject audio from the ICS controller to the exciter on pin 
> 11 of the Squelch Gate card, which is a filtered input.  However, when 
> RX audio from remote receiver has PL superimposed on it, it still 
> interferes with the repeater's talkback PL.
> 
> It looks like I may have to build an RC filter of my own to clip off 
> the PL before it gets to the controller.  Does anyone have a 
> suggestion as to a better place to inject the audio?
>

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Good Repeaters?

[rtc_0001]

The Vertex is a good commercial repeater but be careful.
There were two versions & differ mainly in the PA section.

The older version had a bipolar xsistor PA while the newer has a rf 
hybrid module.

Neither of those repeaters is 100% duty cycle unless you cut the 
power in half & even then I'd be wary of HD use.

The older Vertex would overheat the collector lead & unsolder itself 
while burning the pcb. Much the same as the GR300s/Maxtracs & 1225's.

The newer Vertex is still a bit tender when presented with a poor swr 
& heat.

It has a fairly sensitive receiver which can be tuned a little better 
in software. If it'll go to the ham band is unknown to me. Haven't 
tried.

I will put one on the bench in the afternoon and see if it will.

I don't have anything to say about the Kenwood 851 because I haven't 
put one in service.



--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "John Transue" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> I see several Vertex Standard VXR-7000 repeaters and one or two 
Kenwood TKR-851 repeaters for sale on eBay. Are these good repeaters 
for a ham repeater? Do they have known weaknesses or defects?
> John Transue
>

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Master 2 card!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i need one

[Gary LaForce]

I have some spare 10V reg cards for Mastr II repeaters.. What is a fair
price for a working card??? 

 

Gary N0PBM

 

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From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike DeWaele
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:17 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Master 2 card!!i need one

 

Gervais,

 

I usually type just GE in when I'm searching. Some times gives you more than
what your looking for. However parts aren't always listed as mastr 2. Doing
it this way gives you everything.

 

Mike  KA2NDW

 

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Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 7:51 PM
To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Master 2 card!!i need one

Ok Ed
i will try your suggestion
thanks
Gervais ve2ckn


> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:01:56 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Master 2 card!!i need one
> 
> gervais fillion wrote:
> > hi all
> > how can i search on Ebay for the Master 2 repeater??
> > i have try many combinaison,,,no luck.
> > i need the SOR card (PL19D417271g1)and the 10 volts regulator card.
> > 
> > i need to repair the repeater fast,,,snow will come over the site in 3 
> > weeks max
> > 
> > 73/s
> > gervais ve2ckn
> > 
> > 
> 
> Gervais,
> 
> Search for either Mastr or MastrII (no 'E').
> 
> Ed Yoho
> W6YJ
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Yahoo! Groups Links
> 
> 
> 




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[Repeater-Builder] Micor Rptr Exciter Audio Inject Point

[n6nr]

I am having a problem with the audio coming from my remote base 
receiver.  I am using a LINKR2A controller.  I originally used the de-
emphasis jumper setting, but it sounded too treble, so went back to 
the broader spectrum setting. 

The problem is that I have to take the audio directly off of the 
remote receiver's discriminator, rather than using filtered audio. I 
currently inject audio from the ICS controller to the exciter on pin 
11 of the Squelch Gate card, which is a filtered input.  However, when 
RX audio from remote receiver has PL superimposed on it, it still 
interferes with the repeater's talkback PL.

It looks like I may have to build an RC filter of my own to clip off 
the PL before it gets to the controller.  Does anyone have a 
suggestion as to a better place to inject the audio?

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Maybe a little OT

[Henry Lu]

ok Please send me the file. thank you ...73
 
 
Regards,
Henry Lu (9w6soo)



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Hi Doug,
 
I use Echotime on my system and works very well.
I can send you the files by e-mail if you want.
 
73’
Eric
 
Give me your e-mail
 
 
 




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Maybe a little OT
 



I'm putting Echolink on my rptr. I wanted to run the Echo Time program also, 
but found out from KH2D that it is no longer available, since he took a 
lightening strike last July on his system/server or something. From what I 
gather, he has no plans on reactivating it. Now i'm looking for another program 
that works like Echo Time and is compatible with Echolink. Does anyone know of 
a program that is available ?? Thanks Doug /N3DAB 
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[Repeater-Builder] Re: Z-match help?

[Laryn Lohman]

Despite GE's LBIs on adjusting these networks, I adjust them for
maximum amplifier efficiency, not following the LBI instructions. 
Makes a big difference in amplifier current draw if done carefully.

Laryn K8TVZ

RE: [Repeater-Builder] More about using the Motorola RICK

[Ralph Hogan]

For my basic RICK, I used a BASIC STAMP to CWID and give courtesy tone beep.
It is very small and all fits into the RICK box. I've heard of others using
the com spec ID-8.
Ralph W4XE

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From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of skipp025
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 4:58 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] More about using the Motorola RICK


> The RICK has no IDer function so it's not that 
> useful in ham radio applications.

Talking about the basic rick... 
If you must have the ID'er function... an ID O'matic in kit 
form via Ebay does the trick pretty darn well. 

As you progress up through the rick model numbers you run 
into other similar rick style products that have the ID'er, 
Multi-CTCSS/DCS capacity and telephone interconnect (auto-
patch). 

Basic RICK Unit
Motorola i20 aka I20 aka i20r rick 
Motorola i50 aka I50 aka i50r rick 
Made by Zetron Motorola ZR series of rick units (at least 2 that
I know about). 

Some are setup with jumpers and some of the more serious 
versions programmed with software. 

The above doesn't even talk about or consider and not related to 
the the CPI and MARTI interconnects (a lesson in punch the clown 
face frustration). So now you have enough information to really 
confuse yourself. 

cheers, 
s. 






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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: CDM1550 Crossband using Motrola RICK?

[Eric Lemmon]

John,

Although some may call any small Motorola controller a "RICK", the term is
usually applied to one particular box that is/was used in the GR300 desktop
repeater.  This is the HLNB Repeater Interface Communications Kit, which
Motorola likes to spell as "R*I*C*K".  The same unit without cables and
accessories is the HLN3948B.  Other, specific-purpose controllers such as
the i20R and 150R are not RICKs.

The complete HLNB Kit is still available from Motorola Parts for about
$280.  The RICK by itself (HLN3948B) costs about $220.

You really should get the RICK installation and service manual 6880901Z79
while it is still in print, about $5.

73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY


 

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From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Transue
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:20 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: CDM1550 Crossband using Motrola RICK?

Thanks, Bill. I think I could use such a box. Where are they available? Are
they a current Motorola product?

John Transue

 

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Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:40 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: CDM1550 Crossband using Motrola RICK?

 

(R)epeater (I)nterface (C)ommunications (K)it.  It is a Motorola "box" that
can be configured as either a Uni or Bi directional repeater (along with
many other variations).The setup and configuration manual can be a
little confusing but it works.  

 

BillB

 

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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Z-match help?

[Eric Lemmon]

WA,

There are two LBIs that will be useful.  LBI-30201 includes the description
and schematic, here:
http://www.repeater-builder.com/ge/lbi-library/lbi-30201g.pdf
LBI-30199 includes the tuneup procedure, here:
http://www.repeater-builder.com/ge/lbi-library/lbi-30199d.pdf

73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
 

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From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of WA Brown
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:15 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Z-match help?

I need the correct tune up procedure for the Z-match circuit in the lowpass
filter of the 75 and 110 watt UHF PA. Does anybody have the LBI for this or
can tell me where to look?
 
 
Thanks,
WA Brown

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ICS Controllers

[Randy]

--- She works for the company that makes the ICS controllers.
.
In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "k6jsi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> What does Sara Gore at ICM have to do with ICS Controllers?
> 
> Shorty, K6JSI
> 
> 
> --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Randy"  wrote:
> >
> > ---If your having a problem, maybe you might want to call them.
> > Sara Gore...800-725-1426 xt 237
> > .
> >  In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "kb5vjy"  wrote:
> > >
> > > Is anyone else having a problem getting to ICS's Website?  I 
> needed to
> > > download the basic manual.
> > > 
> > > 73 de Joe KB5VJY
> > >
> >
>

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola MSR-2000 Manual available on Ebay

[ve3ext]

Looking for the UHF msr 2000 manual here---anyone please/ tnx 

Jerry VE3 EXT

[Repeater-Builder] Z-match help?

[WA Brown]

I need the correct tune up procedure for the Z-match circuit in the lowpass 
filter of the 75 and 110 watt UHF PA. Does anybody have the LBI for this or can 
tell me where to look?


Thanks,
WA Brown

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ICS Controllers

[Brian]

Hey

The website is back online.

73
Brian
ka9pmm
ICS

k6jsi wrote:
>
> What does Sara Gore at ICM have to do with ICS Controllers?
>
> Shorty, K6JSI
>
> --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
> , "Randy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
> wrote:
> >
> > ---If your having a problem, maybe you might want to call them.
> > Sara Gore...800-725-1426 xt 237
> > .
> > In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
> , "kb5vjy"  wrote:
> > >
> > > Is anyone else having a problem getting to ICS's Website? I
> needed to
> > > download the basic manual.
> > >
> > > 73 de Joe KB5VJY
> > >
> >
>
>  

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Good Repeaters?

[Maire-Radios]

in the past we had programming the 7000

have sold the Kenwood and Icom with no problems

John


  - Original Message - 
  From: John Transue 
  To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:12 PM
  Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Good Repeaters?



  I see several Vertex Standard VXR-7000 repeaters and one or two Kenwood 
TKR-851 repeaters for sale on eBay. Are these good repeaters for a ham 
repeater? Do they have known weaknesses or defects?

  John Transue


   

[Repeater-Builder] More about using the Motorola RICK

[skipp025]

> The RICK has no IDer function so it's not that 
> useful in ham radio applications.

Talking about the basic rick... 
If you must have the ID'er function... an ID O'matic in kit 
form via Ebay does the trick pretty darn well. 

As you progress up through the rick model numbers you run 
into other similar rick style products that have the ID'er, 
Multi-CTCSS/DCS capacity and telephone interconnect (auto-
patch). 

Basic RICK Unit
Motorola i20 aka I20 aka i20r rick 
Motorola i50 aka I50 aka i50r rick 
Made by Zetron Motorola ZR series of rick units (at least 2 that
I know about). 

Some are setup with jumpers and some of the more serious 
versions programmed with software. 

The above doesn't even talk about or consider and not related to 
the the CPI and MARTI interconnects (a lesson in punch the clown 
face frustration). So now you have enough information to really 
confuse yourself. 

cheers, 
s. 

[Repeater-Builder] Using the Motrola RICK (aka repeater controller)

[skipp025]

Yes, it's a min two cup of java sit down with the manual. 

The rick also works well as a remote base... I've set up a 
number of them with duplex uhf links to control mountain top 
remote base stations on both vhf and uhf. 

cheers, 
skipp 

> (R)epeater (I)nterface (C)ommunications (K)it.  It is a 
> Motorola "box"  that can be configured as either a Uni 
> or Bi directional repeater (along with  many other 
> variations). The setup and configuration manual can  
> be a little confusing but it works.  

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 UHF Analog Test Light On

[Bob M.]

Sounds like it never finished the power-on self-tests. When you plug it in, the 
test light might send out a series of blinks that could help tell where the 
problem is. If it just comes on and stays that way, the station is probably in 
a reset mode (check the RESET switch) or something has dragged the computer's 
data or address lines low (check the expansion chassis if you have one). Or the 
code plug, program EPROM, or CPU could be shot.

In this condition the digital metering panel probably won't do you any good.

Analog station control boards do strange things if the 1000uF 25V filter cap 
leaks, so check that. I think it's under a shield on the SCB and the original 
one will have three leads: one at one end that just holds the cap onto the 
board, and two at the other end that are the real capacitor leads. This is 
where the leakage would show up. Any discoloring or residue on the leads means 
it's shot.

Bob M.
==
--- On Wed, 10/15/08, garyp609 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> From: garyp609 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 UHF Analog Test Light On
> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 3:30 PM
> Symptoms --
> 1. Repeater working fine till this morning.
> 2. TX Lock & RX Lock lights out.
> 3. Can't key transmitter with TX switch on Analog
> Controller.
> 4. Test light is solidly lit on controller.
> 
> I checked all the fuses in the controller and power supply.
> All ok. I 
> also reseated the UNI-Board.
> Any help would be appreciated. I don't have the test
> panel to plug into 
> the analog controller.
> Thanks!!
> Gary K2ACY


  

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: CDM1550 Crossband using Motrola RICK?

[Mike Morris WA6ILQ]

They are on eBay every so often, but you can 
build something similar yourself.


The RICK has no IDer function so it's not that 
useful in ham radio applications.


If you want to pursue it, the manual is worth reading before you buy a RICK.
It's number 6880901Z79.

Mike WA6ILQ

At 12:20 PM 10/15/08, you wrote:
Thanks, Bill. I think I could use such a box. 
Where are they available? Are they a current Motorola product?

John Transue

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Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:40 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: CDM1550 Crossband using Motrola RICK?

(R)epeater (I)nterface (C)ommunications 
(K)it.  It is a Motorola "box" that can be 
configured as either a Uni or Bi directional 
repeater (along with many other 
variations).The setup and configuration 
manual can be a little confusing but it works.


BillB

In a message dated 10/15/2008 1:18:41 P.M. 
Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

·

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Good Repeaters?

[John Transue]

Ken Arck and dcflux and others,

   Thanks for the info. 

John Transue

 

At 11:12 AM 10/15/2008, John Transue wrote:

I see several Vertex Standard VXR-7000 repeaters and one or two Kenwood
TKR-851 repeaters for sale on eBay. Are these good repeaters for a ham
repeater? Do they have known weaknesses or defects?


 trollers.com/

Authorized Dealers for Kenwood and Telewave and

we offer complete repeater packages!

AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000

http://www.irlp.  net 

"We don't just make 'em. We use 'em!"

 

>From dcflux:

The commercial split 450 - 480MHz VXR-7000U does work into the ham
bands, however the sensitivity leaves something to be desired, about
-116dB for 12 dB SINAD. This could be remedied by .

[Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 UHF Analog Test Light On

[garyp609]

Symptoms --
1. Repeater working fine till this morning.
2. TX Lock & RX Lock lights out.
3. Can't key transmitter with TX switch on Analog Controller.
4. Test light is solidly lit on controller.

I checked all the fuses in the controller and power supply. All ok. I 
also reseated the UNI-Board.
Any help would be appreciated. I don't have the test panel to plug into 
the analog controller.
Thanks!!
Gary K2ACY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: CDM1550 Crossband using Motrola RICK?

[John Transue]

Thanks, Bill. I think I could use such a box. Where are they available?
Are they a current Motorola product?

John Transue

 

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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:40 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: CDM1550 Crossband using Motrola
RICK?

 

(R)epeater (I)nterface (C)ommunications (K)it.  It is a Motorola "box"
that can be configured as either a Uni or Bi directional repeater (along
with many other variations).The setup and configuration manual can
be a little confusing but it works.  

 

BillB

 

In a message dated 10/15/2008 1:18:41 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

.   

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: CDM1550 Crossband using Motrola RICK?

[william474]

(R)epeater (I)nterface (C)ommunications (K)it.  It is a Motorola "box"  that 
can be configured as either a Uni or Bi directional repeater (along with  many 
other variations).The setup and configuration manual can  be a little 
confusing but it works.  
 
BillB
 
 
In a message dated 10/15/2008 1:18:41 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

I’m embarrassed to  ask but, what the heck, what is a “RICK”? 
John  Transue 
 
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From:  Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]  On Behalf Of  skipp025
Sent:  Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:01 PM
To:  Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: CDM1550  Crossband using Motrola RICK? 
 
 
 
Afternoon, 

Yes, the standard rick most people  use with Maxtrac Radios 
should work in the cross band bi-directional mode.  If the 
radios you want to use will emulate (configure the same as) 
the  Maxtrac 16 pin connector... you can easily make a bi-directional 
repeater  cable (saving you from having to use a RICK Unit) by 
using some of the  very common repeater cables seen/found sold 
on ebay. 

Remember  there is obviously more than one Rick Model used in 
the various Maxtrac  type repeaters so all examples are not 
the same. 

cheers,  
s.

> Morning,
> I was wanting to know if its possible to  hook up a VHF and 
> UHF radio to a Motorola RICK and use them for a  cross band 
> repeater? What would I have to do to accomplish this first  
> off and can the radios be used normally when the
> rick is off  on another channel? 
> Some help?
> Thanks
> Peter  Summerhawk

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Re: [Repeater-Builder] Good Repeaters?

[Ken Arck]

At 11:12 AM 10/15/2008, John Transue wrote:

I see several Vertex Standard VXR-7000 repeaters and one or two 
Kenwood TKR-851 repeaters for sale on eBay. Are these good repeaters 
for a ham repeater? Do they have known weaknesses or defects?

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: CDM1550 Crossband using Motrola RICK?

[John Transue]

I'm embarrassed to ask but, what the heck, what is a "RICK"?

John Transue

 

-Original Message-
From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of skipp025
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:01 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: CDM1550 Crossband using Motrola RICK?

 

Afternoon, 

Yes, the standard rick most people use with Maxtrac Radios 
should work in the cross band bi-directional mode. If the 
radios you want to use will emulate (configure the same as) 
the Maxtrac 16 pin connector... you can easily make a bi-directional 
repeater cable (saving you from having to use a RICK Unit) by 
using some of the very common repeater cables seen/found sold 
on ebay. 

Remember there is obviously more than one Rick Model used in 
the various Maxtrac type repeaters so all examples are not 
the same. 

cheers, 
s.

> Morning,
> I was wanting to know if its possible to hook up a VHF and 
> UHF radio to a Motorola RICK and use them for a cross band 
> repeater? What would I have to do to accomplish this first 
> off and can the radios be used normally when the
> rick is off on another channel? 
> Some help?
> Thanks
> Peter Summerhawk

 

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[Repeater-Builder] Good Repeaters?

[John Transue]

I see several Vertex Standard VXR-7000 repeaters and one or two Kenwood
TKR-851 repeaters for sale on eBay. Are these good repeaters for a ham
repeater? Do they have known weaknesses or defects?
John Transue

[Repeater-Builder] Re: CDM1550 Crossband using Motrola RICK?

[skipp025]

Afternoon, 

Yes, the standard rick most people use with Maxtrac Radios 
should work in the cross band bi-directional mode. If the 
radios you want to use will emulate (configure the same as) 
the Maxtrac 16 pin connector... you can easily make a bi-directional 
repeater cable (saving you from having to use a RICK Unit) by 
using some of the very common repeater cables seen/found sold 
on ebay. 

Remember there is obviously more than one Rick Model used in 
the various Maxtrac type repeaters so all examples are not 
the same. 

cheers, 
s.

> Morning,
> I was wanting to know if its possible to hook up a VHF and 
> UHF radio to a Motorola RICK and use them for a cross band 
> repeater? What would I have to do to accomplish this first 
> off and can the radios be used normally when the
> rick is off on another channel? 
> Some help?
> Thanks
> Peter Summerhawk

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Connecting tk-7180 and tk-7180 for crossband

[skipp025]

> "Lee Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Has anyone configured a away to connect two of these radios 
> together for a repeater or crossband.

The TK-7180 is the VHF Radio and the TK-8180 is the UHF Radio and 
yes I have have made repeaters out of/from both radio models in 
the same and cross band. Not to mention adding a third linking 
and repeater link port...  It's not super easy (requires a game 
plan and some serious information) but it can and is often done. 

It's a great idea to assume you should have and use some type of 
cavity filtering (notch and/or pass) in the radio antenna leads 
if you expect to use anything but very low RF Power output levels. 

cheers, 
s. 
skipp025 at yahoo.com 
www.radiowrench.com 

[Repeater-Builder] CDM1550 Crossband using Motrola RICK?

[Peter Dakota Summerhawk]

Morning,

I was wanting to know if its possible to hook up a VHF and UHF radio to a
Motorola RICK and use them for a cross band repeater? What would I have to
do to accomplish this first off and can the radios be used normally when the
rick is off on another channel?

Some help?

 

Thanks

 

Peter Summerhawk

 

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola MSR-2000 Manual available on Ebay

[skipp025]

OK you MSR-2000 guys... there's a Manual available on 
Ebay... it's the Station Control Manual, which is the 
Service Manual for the Modules (Cards) in the back plane 
(chassis) but you should have this book along with the 
matching RF Manual for your repeater service needs. The 
smart way to go would be to have the other two RF Manuals, 
one for VHF and the other for the UHF Package as I believe 
only the VHF RF Manual has the Power Supply information 
unless you have a special version of the book. 

Motorola Manual MSR 2000 BASE & REPEATER #68P81061E40-B 
Ebay Item number: 390001501899 

cheers, 
s. 

[Repeater-Builder] RB Server Upgrade - Sunday evening...

[Kevin Custer]

Another upgrade of the server (hardware this time) that hosts Repeater 
Builder (the website) will happen at 9 PM EST on Sunday, October 19th.
We expect the downtime to last 1-2 hours, but the upgrade may be 
completed in less time than anticipated. We apologize for any 
inconvenience this may cause.

The downtime will not affect this email list hosted at YahooGroups.

Thank you for the understanding,
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