Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR-2000 UHF repeater with Duplexers and 8bay dipole vertical antenna
100 watts. Jack KZ4USA Bradenton, Florida - Original Message - From: Maire-Radios To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 9:27 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR-2000 UHF repeater with Duplexers and 8bay dipole vertical antenna thanks let me think on it I'm in Clearwater what is the power output? - Original Message - From: KZ4USA To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 9:25 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR-2000 UHF repeater with Duplexers and 8bay dipole vertical antenna You would need new crystals. Its here in Bradenton, Fla on the central west coast of florida. Jack KZ4USA Bradenton, Florida - Original Message - From: Maire-Radios To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 9:20 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR-2000 UHF repeater with Duplexers and 8bay dipole vertical antenna where is it at? can you reprogram the 2000? thanks John - Original Message - From: alphasxsignal To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 8:39 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSR-2000 UHF repeater with Duplexers and 8bay dipole vertical antenna MSR-2000 is 100watt UHF Comes with duplexers. Decibel Products 8Bay dipole with mast also have 8 more dipoles without mast will include you could sell or use for back up. All for new low price$700 Its on 461.075,466.075 Taking offers will not break up. Some want the antennas but they have to go with the repeater. It comes with the 3 manuals that came with it. Manuals Mint condition. Pictures can be seen on www.hamradioclassifieds.com
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MTR2000
Mike, If you are speaking of a Moto Micor station UHF PA, I have one. I'll trade it for a CT systems 2100 service manual. And I'll pay shipping for the PA. John W5EME Mike Mullarkey wrote: Anybody have a UHF 100watt laying around they want to sell for a reasonable price for a ham project. Mike K7PFJ Mike Mullarkey 6886 Sage Ave Firestone, Co 80504 303-954-9695 Home 303-954-9693 Home Office Fax 303-718-8052 Cellular
[Repeater-Builder] Wanted N type T connector
Hi Guys, I've been reading up on How to Modify a Sinclair Q2220E 132-174 MHz Duplexer to 220 MHz as Dave C has done. Where/who supplies these connectors.. 73 John VK4JKL IRLP 6163
RE: [Repeater-Builder] MTR2000
Hi John, No I am looking for a 100wt Motorola MTR2000 UHF Repeater. Thanks, Mike K7PFJ Mike Mullarkey 6886 Sage Ave Firestone, Co 80504 303-954-9695 Home 303-954-9693 Home Office Fax 303-718-8052 Cellular _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Harrington Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 9:09 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] MTR2000 Mike, If you are speaking of a Moto Micor station UHF PA, I have one. I'll trade it for a CT systems 2100 service manual. And I'll pay shipping for the PA. John W5EME Mike Mullarkey wrote: Anybody have a UHF 100watt laying around they want to sell for a reasonable price for a ham project. Mike K7PFJ Mike Mullarkey 6886 Sage Ave Firestone, Co 80504 303-954-9695 Home 303-954-9693 Home Office Fax 303-718-8052 Cellular
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola R56 grounding
Thanks for the explanation. I was certainly thinking lower resistance with the 4-inch copper ground but didn't think the impedance at 60 Hz would be that much different. I can definitely see the coupling problem with conduit and I believe conduit is required in commercial installations. I bet a lot more people would follow R56 if it was more freely available and not shrouded in secrecy and cost. Bob M. == --- On Thu, 4/9/09, Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net wrote: From: Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola R56 grounding To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, April 9, 2009, 10:51 PM Bob, The reason is quite simple. If a fault (say, a short to the case) occurs in a piece of equipment that is grounded per the NEC, the fault current- which may be 100 amperes or more- flows from the service through the circuit protection device (fuse or circuit breaker) to the fault, and returns via the equipment grounding conductor (green wire) to the service. When the green wire is in close proximity to the hot wire (in the same conduit or cable jacket), the impedance to the fault is as low as it can possibly be- ensuring the immediate functioning of the circuit protection device. If the fault return path were to follow a circular route- as it would if through a path not in close proximity to the supply conductor- the impedance will ALWAYS be much greater, and can possibly be high enough to limit the fault current to a value near the rating of the circuit protective device. For example, if the impedance of the ground return path limited the fault current to 25 amperes on a 20 ampere branch circuit, the circuit may cook for several minutes before tripping. Keep in mind that a fancy copper strip running around the shack may have a DC resistance that is a fraction of one ohm, but its AC impedance may be many ohms. When the electrical installation is within steel conduit, the problem becomes much worse if the grounding conductor follows a different path from the hot and neutral conductors. When a fault occurs, the presence of the steel conduit creates a solenoid and the impedance increases significantly. Case in point: About 20 years ago, I was rewiring a very old theater that was then almost 50 years old. When I got around to working on the house lights, I found that an audible hum could be heard when the dimming rheostats were in a certain position. The hum seemed to come from everywhere, making it difficult to pinpoint the source. On a hunch, I used my trusty Simpson clamp ammeter to test the conduits up in the rafters. Surprise! One of the conduits had almost 15 amperes flowing through it, meaning that there was a fault in the house light circuit, but the impedance of the grounding circuit limited the current to less than the circuit breaker rating. While pulling out the ancient TW wires, I found one that was skinned bare by being pulled through an unreamed conduit, and had shorted to the conduit. Had this circuit been properly grounded, the circuit breaker would have tripped instantly; instead, a dangerous electrical fault persisted, and in a place of assembly, that is unacceptable. The NEC includes many references to minimizing the impedance of a fault current path, but the NEC Handbook includes detailed explanations of the rationale. For example, Article 250.24(C)(1) states, This [grounding] conductor shall be routed with the phase conductors... Article 250.32(B)(1) states, An equipment grounding conductor as described in 250.118 shall be run with the supply conductors... It takes a leap to assume that it's okay to depart from this consistent mantra. An electrical inspector's primary concern is ensuring the safety of the public and of structures occupied by the public. I will admit that few inspectors will perform a thorough inspection of a mountaintop radio or cellular site, because the public's safety is not much of an issue there. I also understand why an electrician- regardless of how experienced he or she may be- will probably never object to performing an installation that is not fully compliant with the NEC. The owner will probably perceive that electrician as a troublemaker, leading to lost business. The electrician can always say that he followed the plans exactly, and is therefore not likely to be held accountable. I have worked with many electrical inspectors who don't sweat the small stuff, but also with many who are very thorough and would never allow creative grounding methods. As an IAEI/ICBO Certified Electrical Inspector myself, I have been in the business long enough to know that a telecommunications site wired and grounded in accordance with the NEC will work properly and be safe. As for the currency of R56, I do not know how often it is updated. I do know that its authors are aware of the
[Repeater-Builder] DB-224 Price?
I'm trying to get an equipment list together for our club secretary so he can add new items to our insurance. What's a reasonable replacement cost for a DB-224E? I can't seem to find anything on the internet that I'd be willing to put on the insurance form... the prices seem to vary pretty wildly. Thanks, Mike WM4B
Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-224 Price?
About 650 Bucks On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 8:01 AM, Mike (WM4B) Besemer mwbese...@cox.netwrote: I'm trying to get an equipment list together for our club secretary so he can add new items to our insurance. What's a reasonable replacement cost for a DB-224E? I can't seem to find anything on the internet that I'd be willing to put on the insurance form... the prices seem to vary pretty wildly. Thanks, Mike WM4B -- Smart pills are placebos, you can't fix stupid.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted N type T connector
how many do you need ? On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 2:52 AM, jgielis jgie...@westnet.com.au wrote: Hi Guys, I've been reading up on How to Modify a Sinclair Q2220E 132-174 MHz Duplexer to 220 MHz as Dave C has done. Where/who supplies these connectors.. 73 John VK4JKL IRLP 6163
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted N type T connector
I've been reading up on How to Modify a Sinclair Q2220E 132-174 MHz Duplexer to 220 MHz as Dave C has done. Where/who supplies these connectors.. 73 John VK4JKL IRLP 6163 Delta Electronics - www.deltarf.com http://www.deltarf.com/results/p60.pdf --- Jeff WN3A
[Repeater-Builder] MVP or his cousin!!
Hi all i have here 3 MVP,or his cousin (inside the board are exactlty like the Exec 2) that i dont need. i think they are in the 150 mhz and included are 3 duplexer INSIDE the radio's. i gaved them in the past and they have been return too me by US post wrong adress was gaven too me. So i still have them too spare. i cannot say they are not working but because they were use on a phone link system i assume they are ok. so let me know your interest ,they are heavy remember. my postal code is G0L-1B0 in Quebec . 73/s Gervais ve2ckn
RE: [Repeater-Builder] MVP or his cousin!!
Gervais, What is the model or combination number that appears on each radio's label? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gervais Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 7:42 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MVP or his cousin!! Hi all i have here 3 MVP,or his cousin (inside the board are exactlty like the Exec 2) that i dont need. i think they are in the 150 mhz and included are 3 duplexer INSIDE the radio's. i gaved them in the past and they have been return too me by US post wrong adress was gaven too me. So i still have them too spare. i cannot say they are not working but because they were use on a phone link system i assume they are ok. so let me know your interest ,they are heavy remember. my postal code is G0L-1B0 in Quebec . 73/s Gervais ve2ckn
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola R56 grounding
Eric Lemmon wrote: Bob, The reason is quite simple. If a fault (say, a short to the case) occurs in a piece of equipment that is grounded per the NEC, the fault current- which may be 100 amperes or more- flows from the service through the circuit protection device (fuse or circuit breaker) to the fault, and returns via the equipment grounding conductor (green wire) to the service. snip for brevity The problem with all this is that, for lightning protection at a tower site, the ground for the arrestor should not run along the same path as the AC conduit, because it will be a much HIGHER impedance. So while you need a proper ground within the service wiring, there also needs to be a good separate ground for lightning protection. Ideally, a bulkhead plate where the cable enters the building, but that's not always possible, especially at older sites. Next best is to mount the arrestor on the cabinet where the feedline enters, and run a large ground wire to the site ground in as short a run as possible, minimum bends, etc. And I think lightning grounds is what R56 is more concerned with, more than service grounds.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-224 Price?
Plus feedline, connectors, and installation. And if your site requires a bonded rigger the installation labor alone can easily run a grand. Mike At 05:20 AM 04/10/09, you wrote: About 650 Bucks On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 8:01 AM, Mike (WM4B) Besemer mailto:mwbese...@cox.netmwbese...@cox.net wrote: I'm trying to get an equipment list together for our club secretary so he can add new items to our insurance. What's a reasonable replacement cost for a DB-224E? I can't seem to find anything on the internet that I'd be willing to put on the insurance form... the prices seem to vary pretty wildly. Thanks, Mike WM4B -- Smart pills are placebos, you can't fix stupid.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-224 Price?
Mike, I only gave you the approximate price of the antenna, like you said, equipment and shipping prices widely vary depending on the source. Happy Hunting!! de Lee 73K4LJP On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 8:01 AM, Mike (WM4B) Besemer mwbese...@cox.netwrote: I'm trying to get an equipment list together for our club secretary so he can add new items to our insurance. What's a reasonable replacement cost for a DB-224E? I can't seem to find anything on the internet that I'd be willing to put on the insurance form... the prices seem to vary pretty wildly. Thanks, Mike WM4B -- Smart pills are placebos, you can't fix stupid.
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola R56 grounding
When lightning strikes a structure, it causes a current pulse to flow, and that pulse has an extremely fast rise time- making it appear to be a high-frequency signal in the MHz range. A pulse of 200,000 amperes flowing through a steel tower's impedance may allow a voltage gradient of several thousand volts to appear along its length. That is why all conductive metal objects (ladders, window frames, HVAC ductwork, etc.) within six feet of a down conductor must be cross-bonded to the lightning protection down conductor to prevent side-flashes. Extensive research on lightning conducted years ago by Dr. Phillip Krider at Kennedy Space Center, FL and at Tucson, AZ, proved that magnetic forces generated by the lightning current caused the current to flow mostly along the outside corners of a square or triangular tower. Relatively little current flows through the bulk steel of a tower. That is why you will find the heavy copper down conductors placed along the outside corners of such towers. The details of this design can be found in NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems. While it is true that the lightning protection system must have its own grounding rods and interconnecting system, it is also true that the lightning protection grounding system and the building electrical and communication grounding system MUST be bonded together to create one grounding system. The NEC makes this requirement very clear in Article 250.106: The lightning protection system ground terminals shall be bonded to the building or structure grounding electrode system. Failure to follow this requirement to the letter can have disastrous and possibly tragic consequences. Readers of this thread may be surprised to learn that Article 810 of the NEC applies to Radio and Television antenna systems, and to Amateur Radio equipment. It should be mandatory reading for any Ham who seeks to erect an outdoor antenna system. This Article covers grounding systems, surge protection, building penetrations, and similar topics. Definitely good information. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wd8chl Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 8:22 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola R56 grounding Eric Lemmon wrote: Bob, The reason is quite simple. If a fault (say, a short to the case) occurs in a piece of equipment that is grounded per the NEC, the fault current- which may be 100 amperes or more- flows from the service through the circuit protection device (fuse or circuit breaker) to the fault, and returns via the equipment grounding conductor (green wire) to the service. snip for brevity The problem with all this is that, for lightning protection at a tower site, the ground for the arrestor should not run along the same path as the AC conduit, because it will be a much HIGHER impedance. So while you need a proper ground within the service wiring, there also needs to be a good separate ground for lightning protection. Ideally, a bulkhead plate where the cable enters the building, but that's not always possible, especially at older sites. Next best is to mount the arrestor on the cabinet where the feedline enters, and run a large ground wire to the site ground in as short a run as possible, minimum bends, etc. And I think lightning grounds is what R56 is more concerned with, more than service grounds.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MVP or his cousin!!
ok Éric i will be back with what you need for identification. qrx gervais ve2ckn -- From: Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 11:01 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] MVP or his cousin!! Gervais, What is the model or combination number that appears on each radio's label? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gervais Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 7:42 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MVP or his cousin!! Hi all i have here 3 MVP,or his cousin (inside the board are exactlty like the Exec 2) that i dont need. i think they are in the 150 mhz and included are 3 duplexer INSIDE the radio's. i gaved them in the past and they have been return too me by US post wrong adress was gaven too me. So i still have them too spare. i cannot say they are not working but because they were use on a phone link system i assume they are ok. so let me know your interest ,they are heavy remember. my postal code is G0L-1B0 in Quebec . 73/s Gervais ve2ckn Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] (OT) Dynamic Range
Mike, I'm not sure if this is the EXACT disc Mike was talking about, but here is Time Warp from Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: http://www.concordmusicgroup.com/albums/Time-Warp/ This is where they have the disc and MP3's for sale. If you do a search for torrents, there are several available. Scott Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 474 Barnett Rd Boswell, PA 15531 - Original Message - From: Mike Dietrich To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] (OT) Dynamic Range (WAS: APCO P25 horror stories anyone?) Does anybody have a copy of this TIME WARP CD you are talking about, that they would share ? Sounds neet. Thanks in advance. Mike - Original Message - From: Mark To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 2:51 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] (OT) Dynamic Range (WAS: APCO P25 horror stories anyone?) Mike, Funny you should mention Telarc... I have the disc titled Time Warp (Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra) The disc has a prominent WARNING on the front label that read: Warning! TIME WARP contains some of the most powerful signal content ever released on a commercial recording. Please refer to the caution notice on Page 10. The Page 10 notice reads: Telarc Digital Compact Discs, especially those containing substantially wide dynamic range, will present an extraordinary challenge to all stereo systems. Certain components - even the finest - may have problems with the most demanding passages. *Damage could result to speakers or other components if the musical program is played back at excessively high levels..* WARNING! Lower levels are recommended for initial playback until a safe level can be determined for your equipment. The first musical passage, called Ascent, starts with what can best be described as a SHARP thump/chime. A friend of mine bought the disk and blew up out speakers the first time he played the disc... Apparently he didn't heed the warning, eh? hehehehe Over the years, my old stereo system has been retired, piece by piece. One of the last to go were me matched pair of Utah HS1-C speakers. I hated to see them go, but then again, my hearing isn't what is was back then, either... so I can't appreciate them like I used to be able to. :-( -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Mike Morris WA6ILQ Some thoughts that are even more slightly off topic... 1000 recordings to hear before you die http://www.1000recordings.com/book/ And my stereo is also hollow-state mostly Heathkit but with new filter caps. I remember looking at the output of an early high-end CD player (Sony? I forget) on a scope. It had tremendous dynamic range. Much better then vinyl or even 7.5ips magnetic tape. Totally wasted with todays music. The only thing I could find that would max it out (i.e. run the output from rail-to-rail) was a Telarc 1979 CD of the 1812 Overture featuring REAL cannon. The CD case insert said that the producers were able to track down some of the original type of cannon that would have been used then. And it specifically warned that the recording could damage speakers. The Deutsche Gramophone recording of the same piece is almost as good - both bottomed out my subwoofers. Around the 4th of July some years PBS shows the old WGBH tape of the 1990 (or so) Boston Pops 4th of July show. The later years have the show at night but this is an late afternoon / early evening show and at the right point you can see John Williams picking up a handheld radio that he had on his music stand and cuing the Massachusetts National Guard that was sitting on the far side of the Charles river with multiple 155mm howitzers firing blanks. Not quite the same, but very impressive. They still do it - some years it's the Guard, other years it's the Army, other years it's appropriate era cannon. http://www.flickr.com/photos/antydiluvian/2178640689/ You can hear the cannons in this video of the last few minutes of the 2006 performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzL_BY39vf0 Unfortunately you can't see much. Eleven civil war cannons (about a minute and a half) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSyOumYb0wY The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Eastern Army Band and 1st Artillery Unit use 105mm cannons: (about 4 min) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-4SRvGUtn8 (watch the flagmen giving cues in the second round of shots) BTW, how many folks know that the 1812 Overture (full title: Festival Overture The Year 1812 in E flat major, Opus 49) is about France invading Russia during the Napoleonic Wars? Despite being a staple
RE: [Repeater-Builder] (OT) Dynamic Range
That's the one I have. Mike was talking about one featuring the 1812 Overture. Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Scott Zimmerman Mike, I'm not sure if this is the EXACT disc Mike was talking about, but here is Time Warp from Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: http://www.concordmusicgroup.com/albums/Time-Warp/ This is where they have the disc and MP3's for sale. If you do a search for torrents, there are several available. Scott Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 474 Barnett Rd Boswell, PA 15531 - Original Message - From: Mike Dietrich mailto:m.dietr...@peoplepc.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] (OT) Dynamic Range (WAS: APCO P25 horror stories anyone?) Does anybody have a copy of this TIME WARP CD you are talking about, that they would share ? Sounds neet. Thanks in advance. Mike - Original Message - From: Mark mailto:n9...@ameritech.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 2:51 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] (OT) Dynamic Range (WAS: APCO P25 horror stories anyone?) Mike, Funny you should mention Telarc... I have the disc titled Time Warp (Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra) The disc has a prominent WARNING on the front label that read: Warning! TIME WARP contains some of the most powerful signal content ever released on a commercial recording. Please refer to the caution notice on Page 10. The Page 10 notice reads: Telarc Digital Compact Discs, especially those containing substantially wide dynamic range, will present an extraordinary challenge to all stereo systems. Certain components - even the finest - may have problems with the most demanding passages. *Damage could result to speakers or other components if the musical program is played back at excessively high levels..* WARNING! Lower levels are recommended for initial playback until a safe level can be determined for your equipment. The first musical passage, called Ascent, starts with what can best be described as a SHARP thump/chime. A friend of mine bought the disk and blew up out speakers the first time he played the disc... Apparently he didn't heed the warning, eh? hehehehe Over the years, my old stereo system has been retired, piece by piece. One of the last to go were me matched pair of Utah HS1-C speakers. I hated to see them go, but then again, my hearing isn't what is was back then, either... so I can't appreciate them like I used to be able to. :-( -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Mike Morris WA6ILQ Some thoughts that are even more slightly off topic... 1000 recordings to hear before you die http://www.1000recordings.com/book/ And my stereo is also hollow-state mostly Heathkit but with new filter caps. I remember looking at the output of an early high-end CD player (Sony? I forget) on a scope. It had tremendous dynamic range. Much better then vinyl or even 7.5ips magnetic tape. Totally wasted with todays music. The only thing I could find that would max it out (i.e. run the output from rail-to-rail) was a Telarc 1979 CD of the 1812 Overture featuring REAL cannon. The CD case insert said that the producers were able to track down some of the original type of cannon that would have been used then. And it specifically warned that the recording could damage speakers. The Deutsche Gramophone recording of the same piece is almost as good - both bottomed out my subwoofers. Around the 4th of July some years PBS shows the old WGBH tape of the 1990 (or so) Boston Pops 4th of July show. The later years have the show at night but this is an late afternoon / early evening show and at the right point you can see John Williams picking up a handheld radio that he had on his music stand and cuing the Massachusetts National Guard that was sitting on the far side of the Charles river with multiple 155mm howitzers firing blanks. Not quite the same, but very impressive. They still do it - some years it's the Guard, other years it's the Army, other years it's appropriate era cannon. http://www.flickr.com/photos/antydiluvian/2178640689/ You can hear the cannons in this video of the last few minutes of the 2006 performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzL_BY39vf0 Unfortunately you can't see much. Eleven civil war cannons (about a minute and a half) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSyOumYb0wY The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Eastern Army Band and 1st Artillery Unit use 105mm cannons: (about 4 min) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-4SRvGUtn8 (watch the flagmen giving cues in the second round of shots) BTW, how many folks know that the 1812 Overture (full title: Festival Overture The Year 1812 in E flat major, Opus 49) is about France invading Russia during the Napoleonic Wars? Despite being a staple
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ridiculus
I was amazed at how many thought it might be real. See the link below for the press release on the matter by San Luis Obispo county government. http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/AssetFactory.aspx?did=19840 End of story. Dennis On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 5:50 AM, Mark Tomany n9...@ameritech.net wrote: That's OK - it got me too. There's just enough of a ring of truth (considering this supposedly occurred in California) to make it sound plausible. Mark - N9WYS -- Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Running DOS Programs on an XP or Vista (Windows) Computer.
Re: Running DOS Programs on an XP or Vista (Windows) Computer. April 9, 2009 skipp025 at yahoo.com Hello Sailors, Let me share what I've found to be one of the more practical methods to operate some (not all) DOS Radio Programs on a Windows XP or Vista OS Computers. Please keep in mind there probably are a modest number of possible paths to reach a similar end result. Right now I don't want to burn a lot of time going into very minor detail. Please accept this overview as the method I used to receive predictable, useful end results. Notable requirements: 1 A computer capable of booting from a USB port, configured in bios as an external hard drive. The computer is configured to boot to the external USB flash/thumb drive as the first boot device. 2 A USB thumb drive, suggested size would be 2GB. I would caution against using really large capacity USB drives to avoid potential hardware conflicts I will not try to explain at this time. A utility was used to format (where required) and make the flash/thumb drive bootable in with DOS 5.0. Classic DOS Plain-Jane Autoexec.bat and Config.sys files were made and installed on the Flash (thumb)*. You must of course supply your own copy of DOS. DOS based Radio Software is pre-loaded onto the thumb drive. Don't expect normal operation from the computers floppy or CD-Rom while booted to the USB Flash Drive. I would hope but not expect the floppy drive to function. The computer is power on re-started (booted) to the flash/thumb drive. Radio software is opened, installed and or configured (paths and selected com ports). Test each of the installed software packages for proper operation. NOT ALL DOS RADIO SOFTWARE WORKS USING THIS method. The below DOS programs run on almost any PC that will boot from a DOS bootable flash drive. Mastr 2E and Mastr 3/3-P25 Control Shelf Mastr 2E/3/3-P25 MS Edit These DOS programs run from Virtual PC or DOS bootable flash drive. GEPCGE S825 SprectraMSF5000 MT1000 MPA SyntorX 9000 This DOS program will not run on all, but will run on many PC's that will boot from the flash drive. MT2000 These two programs will run only on an older PC, such as the Toshiba Satellite 110 with Windows 95. Midland XTR 8 CH Mobiles Midland SYN-Tech II Mobiles These DOS programs have been replaced with current available Windows based programs. GE OrionKenwood KingAstro MTS2000 DX Sprectra Engineering Below is a copy of the autoexec.bat file used on the flash drive. Although shown, the CD Rom drivers were not completely installed or tested. [autoexec.bat file contents just below] echo off cls prompt $p$g path=c:\;c:\dos [config.sys file contents just below] device=c:\dos\setver.exe device=c:\dos\himem.sys rem device=c:\dos\emm386.exe ram files=30 buffers=30 dos=high,umb shell=c:\dos\command.com c:\ /p /e:1024 We also have a similar project using a virtual hard disk on the same XP Machine (computer), but the end results are less optimal versus using an external flash thumb drive. I was not expecting the external flash drive solution to work as well as it looks. But of course I'm still sorting out glitches. I'll be happy to provide additional details as time allows. Your results will vary... Cheers, skipp
RE: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-750
I do not know for sure what version it is but it must be Version 1 as I can’t find anything saying version 2. I use KPG 66d for the software. I think the later version uses kpg 91 for something like that. If I just turn the repeater on and not hold the pf-1 key then I get the screen for channel entry. I would like to know if there is a firmware upgrade and how it is done. It surely can’t be done through 66d as it says there is a connection error. I am thinking maybe since the frequency is so low that I may have to bring other things inline before I can get 8 volts. Tell me one thing……..is there an led somewhere that tells me if it is locked on frequency or unlocked? Randy From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of NORM KNAPP Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 9:50 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-750 Sounds like you have a K-1 alright. Firmware is kinda like BIOS. Holding dowd PF-1 while powering up puts it into FIRMWARE program mode. The number of decimals or periods showing on the display tell you what baud rate to program the firmware in at. Now, do you have a version 1 or 2 radio? What KPG software are you using? I must say I am a bit surprised you cannot get the VCO voltage to 8 volts, but 5 should be ok anyway. - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue Apr 07 19:42:31 2009 Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-750 It only says K-1. Goes from 146.000 to 174.000 or something near that. I am confused at what the manual calls firmware. Is that like bios in a computer or does it also take in programming the channels. Also the manual talks about holding PF1 while turning on the repeater to put it in programming mode. If I do that, then I can’t get the software to work. If I just turn on the computer without holding anything, then the software will work. Then there is also reference to K,E. Is E just another model? Anyway, what do I need to do to get the test points up to 8 volts? About 5 is the highest I can get. The repeater was originally on a frequency in the high 150’s. Randy From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of NORM KNAPP Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 3:59 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-750 Are you tuning the TX or the RX VCO? The K and the K2 overlap coverage from 146 to 150mhz. From what I understand the RX pre-select really determines freq coverage on those models. - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue Apr 07 12:57:47 2009 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-750 At 10:18 AM 4/7/2009, Randy Brumback wrote: I need to tune the VCO for my amateur frequency in the TKR-750. Does this unit need to be hooked to the computer and set in some way before tuning? I am at the very low end of what the repeater will program to at 147.060 and I can't get the right voltage on the Test Point by tuning the capacitor. The voltage is well below what it should be. ---Must not be a K2 version. Is it a K? But no, it does not need to be connected to a PC in order to align it Ken -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of repeater controllers and accessories. http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/ http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/ http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/ http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/ Authorized Dealers for Kenwood and Telewave and we offer complete repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp.net http://www.irlp.net http://www.irlp.net http://www.irlp.net We don't just make 'em. We use 'em!
[Repeater-Builder]Pinnacle Towers
Anybody have a good contact at Pinnacle? I am looking for someone to deal with that is Public Safety friendly (insert laughter here). A local business may be discontinuing the use of their system, I would like to get the spot- if I can afford it. (insert more laughter here). Thanks Will **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0001)
Re: [Repeater-Builder] MVP or his cousin!!
eric here what i can read on the back plate of the radio: Eu-CT56AAS66A KT-134-A ER-92-A Serial 8020633 inside there are those Duplexer res-Lok Model SD-220 Serial Q3242-43 receive 152.66 tx is 157.950 can it help? gervais ve2ckn -- From: Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 11:01 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] MVP or his cousin!! Gervais, What is the model or combination number that appears on each radio's label? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gervais Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 7:42 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MVP or his cousin!! Hi all i have here 3 MVP,or his cousin (inside the board are exactlty like the Exec 2) that i dont need. i think they are in the 150 mhz and included are 3 duplexer INSIDE the radio's. i gaved them in the past and they have been return too me by US post wrong adress was gaven too me. So i still have them too spare. i cannot say they are not working but because they were use on a phone link system i assume they are ok. so let me know your interest ,they are heavy remember. my postal code is G0L-1B0 in Quebec . 73/s Gervais ve2ckn Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Running DOS Programs on an XP or Vista (Windows) Computer.
I was making a similar flash drive based DOS to be able to use the DOS CT logging program on Field Day using modern laptops. When I ran the FDISK utility to partition the flash drive it also partitioned the hard drive in the computer I was using , effectively wiping out everything I had on the disk. So, be careful. Henry, K4HAL skipp025 wrote: Re: Running DOS Programs on an XP or Vista (Windows) Computer. April 9, 2009 skipp025 at yahoo.com Hello Sailors, Let me share what I've found to be one of the more practical methods to operate some (not all) DOS Radio Programs on a Windows XP or Vista OS Computers. Please keep in mind there probably are a modest number of possible paths to reach a similar end result. Right now I don't want to burn a lot of time going into very minor detail. Please accept this overview as the method I used to receive predictable, useful end results. Notable requirements: 1 A computer capable of booting from a USB port, configured in bios as an external hard drive. The computer is configured to boot to the external USB flash/thumb drive as the first boot device. 2 A USB thumb drive, suggested size would be 2GB. I would caution against using really large capacity USB drives to avoid potential hardware conflicts I will not try to explain at this time. A utility was used to format (where required) and make the flash/thumb drive bootable in with DOS 5.0. Classic DOS Plain-Jane Autoexec.bat and Config.sys files were made and installed on the Flash (thumb)*. You must of course supply your own copy of DOS. DOS based Radio Software is pre-loaded onto the thumb drive. Don't expect normal operation from the computers floppy or CD-Rom while booted to the USB Flash Drive. I would hope but not expect the floppy drive to function. The computer is power on re-started (booted) to the flash/thumb drive. Radio software is opened, installed and or configured (paths and selected com ports). Test each of the installed software packages for proper operation. NOT ALL DOS RADIO SOFTWARE WORKS USING THIS method. The below DOS programs run on almost any PC that will boot from a DOS bootable flash drive. Mastr 2E and Mastr 3/3-P25 Control Shelf Mastr 2E/3/3-P25 MS Edit These DOS programs run from Virtual PC or DOS bootable flash drive. GEPCGE S825 SprectraMSF5000 MT1000 MPA SyntorX 9000 This DOS program will not run on all, but will run on many PC's that will boot from the flash drive. MT2000 These two programs will run only on an older PC, such as the Toshiba Satellite 110 with Windows 95. Midland XTR 8 CH Mobiles Midland SYN-Tech II Mobiles These DOS programs have been replaced with current – available Windows based programs. GE Orion Kenwood KingAstro MTS2000 DX Sprectra Engineering Below is a copy of the autoexec.bat file used on the flash drive. Although shown, the CD Rom drivers were not completely installed or tested. [autoexec.bat file contents just below] echo off cls prompt $p$g path=c:\;c:\dos [config.sys file contents just below] device=c:\dos\setver.exe device=c:\dos\himem.sys rem device=c:\dos\emm386.exe ram files=30 buffers=30 dos=high,umb shell=c:\dos\command.com c:\ /p /e:1024 We also have a similar project using a virtual hard disk on the same XP Machine (computer), but the end results are less optimal versus using an external flash – thumb drive. I was not expecting the external flash drive solution to work as well as it looks. But of course I'm still sorting out glitches. I'll be happy to provide additional details as time allows. Your results will vary... Cheers, skipp Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:repeater-builder-dig...@yahoogroups.com mailto:repeater-builder-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: repeater-builder-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder]Pinnacle Towers
and in what area is this? also Pinnacle has been bought out by Crown Castle. like me know the area I may have a number. - Original Message - From: radio5...@aol.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 7:31 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder]Pinnacle Towers Anybody have a good contact at Pinnacle? I am looking for someone to deal with that is Public Safety friendly (insert laughter here). A local business may be discontinuing the use of their system, I would like to get the spot- if I can afford it. (insert more laughter here). Thanks Will -- Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Running DOS Programs on an XP or Vista (Windows) Computer.
All the computer I used I do a dual boot .. Dos Windows and Linux it is really simple to do .. Rick On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 7:48 PM, Henry Wingate k4...@charter.net wrote: I was making a similar flash drive based DOS to be able to use the DOS CT logging program on Field Day using modern laptops. When I ran the FDISK utility to partition the flash drive it also partitioned the hard drive in the computer I was using , effectively wiping out everything I had on the disk. So, be careful. Henry, K4HAL skipp025 wrote: Re: Running DOS Programs on an XP or Vista (Windows) Computer. April 9, 2009 skipp025 at yahoo.com Hello Sailors, Let me share what I've found to be one of the more practical methods to operate some (not all) DOS Radio Programs on a Windows XP or Vista OS Computers. Please keep in mind there probably are a modest number of possible paths to reach a similar end result. Right now I don't want to burn a lot of time going into very minor detail. Please accept this overview as the method I used to receive predictable, useful end results. Notable requirements: 1 A computer capable of booting from a USB port, configured in bios as an external hard drive. The computer is configured to boot to the external USB flash/thumb drive as the first boot device. 2 A USB thumb drive, suggested size would be 2GB. I would caution against using really large capacity USB drives to avoid potential hardware conflicts I will not try to explain at this time. A utility was used to format (where required) and make the flash/thumb drive bootable in with DOS 5.0. Classic DOS Plain-Jane Autoexec.bat and Config.sys files were made and installed on the Flash (thumb)*. You must of course supply your own copy of DOS. DOS based Radio Software is pre-loaded onto the thumb drive. Don't expect normal operation from the computers floppy or CD-Rom while booted to the USB Flash Drive. I would hope but not expect the floppy drive to function. The computer is power on re-started (booted) to the flash/thumb drive. Radio software is opened, installed and or configured (paths and selected com ports). Test each of the installed software packages for proper operation. NOT ALL DOS RADIO SOFTWARE WORKS USING THIS method. The below DOS programs run on almost any PC that will boot from a DOS bootable flash drive. Mastr 2E and Mastr 3/3-P25 Control Shelf Mastr 2E/3/3-P25 MS Edit These DOS programs run from Virtual PC or DOS bootable flash drive. GEPCGE S825 SprectraMSF5000 MT1000 MPA SyntorX 9000 This DOS program will not run on all, but will run on many PC's that will boot from the flash drive. MT2000 These two programs will run only on an older PC, such as the Toshiba Satellite 110 with Windows 95. Midland XTR 8 CH Mobiles Midland SYN-Tech II Mobiles These DOS programs have been replaced with current – available Windows based programs. GE Orion Kenwood KingAstro MTS2000 DX Sprectra Engineering Below is a copy of the autoexec.bat file used on the flash drive. Although shown, the CD Rom drivers were not completely installed or tested. [autoexec.bat file contents just below] echo off cls prompt $p$g path=c:\;c:\dos [config.sys file contents just below] device=c:\dos\setver.exe device=c:\dos\himem.sys rem device=c:\dos\emm386.exe ram files=30 buffers=30 dos=high,umb shell=c:\dos\command.com c:\ /p /e:1024 We also have a similar project using a virtual hard disk on the same XP Machine (computer), but the end results are less optimal versus using an external flash – thumb drive. I was not expecting the external flash drive solution to work as well as it looks. But of course I'm still sorting out glitches. I'll be happy to provide additional details as time allows. Your results will vary... Cheers, skipp Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Running DOS Programs on an XP or Vista (Windows) Computer.
I recently had to dig up an old Toshiba Satellite Pro T2150CDT (486DX4-75) for use with Moto RSS programs. I use my ThinkPad 600x (P3-600) w/ XP SP3 for Moto CPS and Icom CS software. The ThinkPad was too fast to work with RSS; it could never communicate with the RIB or with RIBless cables. I will be converting the Toshiba to a CompactFlash C:\ drive with a IDE - CF adaptor so I don't have to worry about an ancient harddrive dying and killing me. I am using FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org) in replacement of MS-DOS. It's pretty much a straight replacement and is distributed for **free** under the GPLv2 license. -Brian On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 5:17 PM, Rick Szajkowski va3r...@gmail.com wrote: All the computer I used I do a dual boot .. Dos Windows and Linux it is really simple to do .. Rick On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 7:48 PM, Henry Wingate k4...@charter.net wrote: I was making a similar flash drive based DOS to be able to use the DOS CT logging program on Field Day using modern laptops. When I ran the FDISK utility to partition the flash drive it also partitioned the hard drive in the computer I was using , effectively wiping out everything I had on the disk. So, be careful. Henry, K4HAL skipp025 wrote: Re: Running DOS Programs on an XP or Vista (Windows) Computer. April 9, 2009 skipp025 at yahoo.com Hello Sailors, Let me share what I've found to be one of the more practical methods to operate some (not all) DOS Radio Programs on a Windows XP or Vista OS Computers. Please keep in mind there probably are a modest number of possible paths to reach a similar end result. Right now I don't want to burn a lot of time going into very minor detail. Please accept this overview as the method I used to receive predictable, useful end results. Notable requirements: 1 A computer capable of booting from a USB port, configured in bios as an external hard drive. The computer is configured to boot to the external USB flash/thumb drive as the first boot device. 2 A USB thumb drive, suggested size would be 2GB. I would caution against using really large capacity USB drives to avoid potential hardware conflicts I will not try to explain at this time. A utility was used to format (where required) and make the flash/thumb drive bootable in with DOS 5.0. Classic DOS Plain-Jane Autoexec.bat and Config.sys files were made and installed on the Flash (thumb)*. You must of course supply your own copy of DOS. DOS based Radio Software is pre-loaded onto the thumb drive. Don't expect normal operation from the computers floppy or CD-Rom while booted to the USB Flash Drive. I would hope but not expect the floppy drive to function. The computer is power on re-started (booted) to the flash/thumb drive. Radio software is opened, installed and or configured (paths and selected com ports). Test each of the installed software packages for proper operation. NOT ALL DOS RADIO SOFTWARE WORKS USING THIS method. The below DOS programs run on almost any PC that will boot from a DOS bootable flash drive. Mastr 2E and Mastr 3/3-P25 Control Shelf Mastr 2E/3/3-P25 MS Edit These DOS programs run from Virtual PC or DOS bootable flash drive. GEPC GE S825 Sprectra MSF5000 MT1000 MPA SyntorX 9000 This DOS program will not run on all, but will run on many PC's that will boot from the flash drive. MT2000 These two programs will run only on an older PC, such as the Toshiba Satellite 110 with Windows 95. Midland XTR 8 CH Mobiles Midland SYN-Tech II Mobiles These DOS programs have been replaced with current – available Windows based programs. GE Orion Kenwood King Astro MTS2000 DX Sprectra Engineering Below is a copy of the autoexec.bat file used on the flash drive. Although shown, the CD Rom drivers were not completely installed or tested. [autoexec.bat file contents just below] echo off cls prompt $p$g path=c:\;c:\dos [config.sys file contents just below] device=c:\dos\setver.exe device=c:\dos\himem.sys rem device=c:\dos\emm386.exe ram files=30 buffers=30 dos=high,umb shell=c:\dos\command.com c:\ /p /e:1024 We also have a similar project using a virtual hard disk on the same XP Machine (computer), but the end results are less optimal versus using an external flash – thumb drive. I was not expecting the external flash drive solution to work as well as it looks. But of course I'm still sorting out glitches. I'll be happy to provide additional details as time allows. Your results will vary... Cheers, skipp Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-750
If the repeater pll was unlocked, you probably get E1 or E3 on the display along with a continous beeep. I have firmware that will work with your repeater. It basically changes the courtesy tone so that it sounds with COR drop and not hang time drop. If you are using KPG-66D, the I am pretty sure you have a version 1. - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri Apr 10 18:06:00 2009 Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-750 I do not know for sure what version it is but it must be Version 1 as I can’t find anything saying version 2. I use KPG 66d for the software. I think the later version uses kpg 91 for something like that. If I just turn the repeater on and not hold the pf-1 key then I get the screen for channel entry. I would like to know if there is a firmware upgrade and how it is done. It surely can’t be done through 66d as it says there is a connection error. I am thinking maybe since the frequency is so low that I may have to bring other things inline before I can get 8 volts. Tell me one thing……..is there an led somewhere that tells me if it is locked on frequency or unlocked? Randy From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of NORM KNAPP Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 9:50 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-750 Sounds like you have a K-1 alright. Firmware is kinda like BIOS. Holding dowd PF-1 while powering up puts it into FIRMWARE program mode. The number of decimals or periods showing on the display tell you what baud rate to program the firmware in at. Now, do you have a version 1 or 2 radio? What KPG software are you using? I must say I am a bit surprised you cannot get the VCO voltage to 8 volts, but 5 should be ok anyway. - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue Apr 07 19:42:31 2009 Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-750 It only says K-1. Goes from 146.000 to 174.000 or something near that. I am confused at what the manual calls firmware. Is that like bios in a computer or does it also take in programming the channels. Also the manual talks about holding PF1 while turning on the repeater to put it in programming mode. If I do that, then I can’t get the software to work. If I just turn on the computer without holding anything, then the software will work. Then there is also reference to K,E. Is E just another model? Anyway, what do I need to do to get the test points up to 8 volts? About 5 is the highest I can get. The repeater was originally on a frequency in the high 150’s. Randy From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of NORM KNAPP Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 3:59 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-750 Are you tuning the TX or the RX VCO? The K and the K2 overlap coverage from 146 to 150mhz. From what I understand the RX pre-select really determines freq coverage on those models. - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue Apr 07 12:57:47 2009 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-750 At 10:18 AM 4/7/2009, Randy Brumback wrote: I need to tune the VCO for my amateur frequency in the TKR-750. Does this unit need to be hooked to the computer and set in some way before tuning? I am at the very low end of what the repeater will program to at 147.060 and I can't get the right voltage on the Test Point by tuning the capacitor. The voltage is well below what it should be. ---Must not be a K2 version. Is it a K? But no, it does not need to be connected to a PC in order to align it Ken -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of repeater controllers and accessories. http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/ http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/ http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/ http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Running DOS Programs on an XP or Vista (Windows) Computer.
Skipp, Will you be doing a detailed posting of this information? I can only speak for myself, but I'm not that computer literate, so if you could make a dummies version I know I would greatly appreciate it!! Regards, Jeff --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, skipp025 skipp...@... wrote: Re: Running DOS Programs on an XP or Vista (Windows) Computer. April 9, 2009 skipp025 at yahoo.com Hello Sailors, Let me share what I've found to be one of the more practical methods to operate some (not all) DOS Radio Programs on a Windows XP or Vista OS Computers. Please keep in mind there probably are a modest number of possible paths to reach a similar end result. Right now I don't want to burn a lot of time going into very minor detail. Please accept this overview as the method I used to receive predictable, useful end results.
Re: [Repeater-Builder]Pinnacle Towers
North West Florida- Panhandle Thanks for the help In a message dated 4/10/2009 7:02:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, maire-rad...@verizon.net writes: and in what area is this? also Pinnacle has been bought out by Crown Castle. like me know the area I may have a number. **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0001)
RE: [Repeater-Builder]Pinnacle Towers
I would be curious to hear what temperature response you get. We are on a site owned by CC and need to do some feed line / ant work and need to make a first time contact after they acquired the site Don Kirchner W5DK From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of radio5...@aol.com Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 9:31 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder]Pinnacle Towers North West Florida- Panhandle Thanks for the help In a message dated 4/10/2009 7:02:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, maire-rad...@verizon.net writes: and in what area is this? also Pinnacle has been bought out by Crown Castle. like me know the area I may have a number. _ Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0001 dinner for $10 or less.
Re: [Repeater-Builder]Pinnacle Towers
I will be sure to pass on the response. In a message dated 4/10/2009 9:54:37 P.M. Central Daylight Time, w...@gvtc.com writes: I would be curious to hear what temperature response you get. We are on a site owned by CC and need to do some feed line / ant work and need to make a first time contact after they acquired the site Don Kirchner W5DK From: Repeater-Builder@ Repeater-Bu Repeater-Builder@WBRya Repeater-Builde RepeaterOn Behalf Of radio5...@aol.rad Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 9:31 PM To: Repeater-Builder@ Repeater-Bu Re Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: [Repea North West Florida- Panhandle Thanks for the help In a message dated 4/10/2009 7:02:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, maire-rad...@in a message da and in what area is this? also Pinnacle has been bought out by Crown Castle. like me know the area I may have a number. **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0001)
