Re: [Repeater-Builder] A DB224E antenna...
Our club bought a new DB-224E a couple of years ago for around $650 and it has been a great performer. We oriented the top and bottom dipoles to the north where we needed the most gain and the two center dipoles to the south where our primary coverage is required. Our site is on a ridge overlooking the village to the south where most of our users are located. We replaced an ancient DB-224 which had been modified with 2 inch extensions on the top and bottom of each dipole to move it down into the ham band. The harness was in sad shape on the old one and was probably the reason we saw the remarkable improvement in coverage on the new antenna. Also the original antenna had one dipole on the north side and three on the south side of the pole. Our antenna extends above the top of a 30 ft wood pole barely above the trees. Our primary route into the area is in a canyon where this antenna performs with a lot of multipath and this problem was solved with a linked repeater with a figure 8 directional antenna sited alongside and oriented to cover the canyon. A home brew colinear array with 4 half wave elements was used for this antenna (a lazy H stood up on end). http://sbarcnm.org/gallery_code/Camelot-Rptr018.html 73 - Jim W5ZIT --- On Thu, 9/2/10, Ray Brown kb0...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: Ray Brown kb0...@sbcglobal.net Subject: [Repeater-Builder] A DB224E antenna... To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 8:26 PM Greetings. I'm the trustee of our local club's 2m repeater. It's NE of the big town of Joplin, MO. (147.210) What I want to find out, I'm going to ask our club to buy a new 224e antenna (assuming that this is the correct version needed for T147.210 R147.810), and arrange the elements on the north edge of the tower we're on so that 3 elements point to the SW, to favor our town so that HTs can work it, and one element to the ENE to point some energy to Springfield for working severe weather. Altho I'm thinking about trying to link the repeater with either EchoLink or some other repeater to Springfield and just point all 4 elements to the SW. :-) But it's on the north leg (that leg points to the north), so if pointing them to the SW gets the highest gain, that sounds great to me. :-) The point is that there's a DB224 there now, not sure if it's an E version or not, but I think it has some issues right now, so I'd rather just get a new one up and bring the old one down and go thru it at our leisure, plus reorienting it so that we can actually USE it. :-) Anyways, I wanted to know if anyone had one here that was in either new- in-box or barely used condition, how much $$ they go for nowadays, and how hard is it to reorient the elements if it was originally designed / set for omni (3, 6, 9, 12 o'clock). Thanks! Ray, KB0STN Trustee, W0IN
Re: [Repeater-Builder] A DB224E antenna...
Yes, db-224E is what you want. It is spec'd to cover 138-150mhz. Be careful that they don't send you a db-224AE. The E after the A means it is a 150-160mhz range elliptical patter antenna. Also, try and specify a N male connector on your db-224E. The last one we ordered came with a PL-259 on the harness.. As far as trying to make the antenna somewhat directional, that would be a topic better addressed by others with more experience in that realm. 73 - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu Sep 02 20:26:17 2010 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] A DB224E antenna... Greetings. I'm the trustee of our local club's 2m repeater. It's NE of the big town of Joplin, MO. (147.210) What I want to find out, I'm going to ask our club to buy a new 224e antenna (assuming that this is the correct version needed for T147.210 R147.810), and arrange the elements on the north edge of the tower we're on so that 3 elements point to the SW, to favor our town so that HTs can work it, and one element to the ENE to point some energy to Springfield for working severe weather. Altho I'm thinking about trying to link the repeater with either EchoLink or some other repeater to Springfield and just point all 4 elements to the SW. :-) But it's on the north leg (that leg points to the north), so if pointing them to the SW gets the highest gain, that sounds great to me. :-) The point is that there's a DB224 there now, not sure if it's an E version or not, but I think it has some issues right now, so I'd rather just get a new one up and bring the old one down and go thru it at our leisure, plus reorienting it so that we can actually USE it. :-) Anyways, I wanted to know if anyone had one here that was in either new- in-box or barely used condition, how much $$ they go for nowadays, and how hard is it to reorient the elements if it was originally designed / set for omni (3, 6, 9, 12 o'clock). Thanks! Ray, KB0STN Trustee, W0IN
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Circular polarization for VHF repeaters?
It looks like the FCC rules give you extra power when opting for dual polarization. Doesn't mean the circular antenna contributes to extra coverage, in fact it looks like the extra RF power allowed for the two polarities is giving you more coverage? That's a confusing point, I know. Every circularly-polarized FM station I've seen (and that's a lot of them) use an antenna design that handles the phasing and time-delay to create the circularly-polarized signal. It is generally not done with separate horizontal and vertical antennas, another transmitter and phasing in the transmitter building, or anything like that. Think of it this way - a circularly-polarized signal is spinning as the signal goes thru each RF cycle. At any given moment it is rushing from vertical thru various diagonal polarizations to horizontal and back around again. The license reference to H and V powers (regarding c-pol station) is intended to say how much ERP should some out when the signal is V and how much when it is H. It is possible to make the two components different, resulting in elliptical polarization rather than circular. A VHF repeater could use the same antenna concepts (usually crossed dipoles with a phasing harness) to produce circular polarization. Have a look at circularly-polarized satellite antenna designs. Steve WD8DAS sbjohns...@aol.com http://www.wd8das.net/ Radio is your best entertainment value.
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Circular polarization for VHF repeaters?
Gary, Once you get it figured out, PLEASE write up an article for Repeater-Builder for the rest of us!! Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Gary - K7EK Thanks to all that replied. I appreciate your input. I'm still looking for answers, but may be onto something. I have emailed Bill Pasternak, the author of that Cushcraft 4-pole conversion article. I re-read his original article and may have figured out what I must do. That, plus any additional input from Bill, should hopefully help me to complete the project. I will post again later if I have any success. Best regards, Gary, K7EK Personal Web Page: www.k7ek.net
[Repeater-Builder] S-Com 7330 Controller
Does anyone know if the voice on this controller use a TI voice synthesizer or if it has the real speech like on the Arcom RC210? Someone in the club liked how my RLC 1 Plus sounds and he wants one that sounds like it, but less expensive.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Msf5000 Low Power alarms
There is an RSS software solution (bitbang) to get rid of the alarms. Connect the RIB to the operating MSF. From the main menu hit ALT-F5. A command line bar will appear telling you to enter an IPCB command. Enter the following: (WITHOUT the quotes) /1e1607160800FF it is CASE sensitive. This sets the FWD/REV settings to zero and FF (infinity) I've done it many times, and it works just fine! --- On Sun, 8/29/10, jimmylpowell jpow...@b2xonline.com wrote: From: jimmylpowell jpow...@b2xonline.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Msf5000 Low Power alarms To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 12:36 PM I originally posted this on the MSF5000 board but got no response. I thought I would broaden my search. Does anyone know a way to get a non trunking MSF with out an internal power sensor to stop giving the 7 beeps? I have tried going back to a default codeplug and starting from scratch. This did not work. It seems that once the bit is set it won't go away. I'm sure that it happened when someone went into the screen to adjust the alarms. I know this is a common problem and they tell you not to do it. I have the alarms disabled over the air, but it annoys me on the local audio. I would like to enable the over the air alarms, but I can't until I can clear this one. My MSF has version 4.07 SSCB and 5.04 TTRC. Maybe there's some bit banging that can be done. Jimmy, K5JCT
Re: [Repeater-Builder] S-Com 7330 Controller
On 9/3/2010 3:07 PM, terry dalpoas wrote: Does anyone know if the voice on this controller use a TI voice synthesizer or if it has the real speech like on the Arcom RC210? Someone in the club liked how my RLC 1 Plus sounds and he wants one that sounds like it, but less expensive. Yes, it's real speech, much like the 210. It also has the means to upload sound files (well, they need to be converted), so it can say about anything you want it to.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] S-Com 7330 Controller
At 12:36 PM 9/3/2010, wd8chl wrote: On 9/3/2010 3:07 PM, terry dalpoas wrote: It also has the means to upload sound files (well, they need to be converted), so it can say about anything you want it to. ---So does the 210 g Ken -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of repeater controllers and accessories. 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 We don't just make 'em. We use 'em!
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID
This is an antenna made by Maxrad, it might be a MBX 150 which will be VHF, they also make a UHF version. They are all frequency adjustable. Leroy. J39AI. -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:01 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID I figured this group would be in the know on how to ID an antenna without a sticker or any identification numbers engraved on it. I have an antenna that I found. It has no stickers of any kind, except for the This will kill you if you touch a wire sticker on it. Pictures attached are all I have. Its an N type connector and is roughly 4 feet in length. Is there any way to ID this with your traditional shop equipment? Thanks in advance! By the way, Kevin Custer, please email me! Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID
At 01:01 PM 9/3/2010, La Rue Communications wrote: I figured this group would be in the know on how to ID an antenna without a sticker or any identification numbers engraved on it. I have an antenna that I found. It has no stickers of any kind, except for the This will kill you if you touch a wire sticker on it. Pictures attached are all I have. Its an N type connector and is roughly 4 feet in length. Is there any way to ID this with your traditional shop equipment? Thanks in advance! ---Looks like a Cushcraft Ringo Ranger variation. Perhaps a commercial MaxRad version? Ken -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of repeater controllers and accessories. 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 We don't just make 'em. We use 'em!
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID
These style antennas are typically poor performers FYI. I wouldn't use it for anything important. Cushcraft started the design with their Ringo series, then several others copied the design. They were inexpensive, which was the only good feature. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: La Rue Communications To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:01 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID I figured this group would be in the know on how to ID an antenna without a sticker or any identification numbers engraved on it. I have an antenna that I found. It has no stickers of any kind, except for the This will kill you if you touch a wire sticker on it. Pictures attached are all I have. Its an N type connector and is roughly 4 feet in length. Is there any way to ID this with your traditional shop equipment? Thanks in advance! By the way, Kevin Custer, please email me! Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3111 - Release Date: 09/03/10 02:34:00
Re: [Repeater-Builder] S-Com 7330 Controller
On 9/3/2010 3:53 PM, Ken Arck wrote: At 12:36 PM 9/3/2010, wd8chl wrote: On 9/3/2010 3:07 PM, terry dalpoas wrote: It also has the means to upload sound files (well, they need to be converted), so it can say about anything you want it to. ---So does the 210g Ken Yup!
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID
THats two for MaxRad so far! So it will either be a MaxRad or a Ringo. Its incredibly light, and it looks very much like a light saber, which is what I am almost inclined to use it for, if it wasnt worth a few bucks! :) Its nice to know this may be frequency adjustable. I just wanted to be sure, now I am more sure than I started with. Thanks for the responses so far! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 1:25 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID These style antennas are typically poor performers FYI. I wouldn't use it for anything important. Cushcraft started the design with their Ringo series, then several others copied the design. They were inexpensive, which was the only good feature. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: La Rue Communications To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:01 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID I figured this group would be in the know on how to ID an antenna without a sticker or any identification numbers engraved on it. I have an antenna that I found. It has no stickers of any kind, except for the This will kill you if you touch a wire sticker on it. Pictures attached are all I have. Its an N type connector and is roughly 4 feet in length. Is there any way to ID this with your traditional shop equipment? Thanks in advance! By the way, Kevin Custer, please email me! Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3111 - Release Date: 09/03/10 02:34:00
Re: [Repeater-Builder] S-Com 7330 Controller
Thanks. I let him know and he can decide which way he wants to go. -Original Message- Date: Friday, September 03, 2010 2:37:11 pm To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com From: wd8chl wd8...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] S-Com 7330 Controller On 9/3/2010 3:07 PM, terry dalpoas wrote: Does anyone know if the voice on this controller use a TI voice synthesizer or if it has the real speech like on the Arcom RC210? Someone in the club liked how my RLC 1 Plus sounds and he wants one that sounds like it, but less expensive. Yes, it's real speech, much like the 210. It also has the means to upload sound files (well, they need to be converted), so it can say about anything you want it to.
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID
It is definitely a Maxrad I used them quite a bit. Leroy. J39AI -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:30 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID THats two for MaxRad so far! So it will either be a MaxRad or a Ringo. Its incredibly light, and it looks very much like a light saber, which is what I am almost inclined to use it for, if it wasnt worth a few bucks! :) Its nice to know this may be frequency adjustable. I just wanted to be sure, now I am more sure than I started with. Thanks for the responses so far! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey mailto:wb2...@roadrunner.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 1:25 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID These style antennas are typically poor performers FYI. I wouldn't use it for anything important. Cushcraft started the design with their Ringo series, then several others copied the design. They were inexpensive, which was the only good feature. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: La Rue Communications mailto:laruec...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:01 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID I figured this group would be in the know on how to ID an antenna without a sticker or any identification numbers engraved on it. I have an antenna that I found. It has no stickers of any kind, except for the This will kill you if you touch a wire sticker on it. Pictures attached are all I have. Its an N type connector and is roughly 4 feet in length. Is there any way to ID this with your traditional shop equipment? Thanks in advance! By the way, Kevin Custer, please email me! Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3111 - Release Date: 09/03/10 02:34:00
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID
Perfect. Thanks Leroy! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - From: Leroy A. M. Baptiste To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 1:34 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID It is definitely a Maxrad I used them quite a bit. Leroy. J39AI -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:30 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID THats two for MaxRad so far! So it will either be a MaxRad or a Ringo. Its incredibly light, and it looks very much like a light saber, which is what I am almost inclined to use it for, if it wasnt worth a few bucks! :) Its nice to know this may be frequency adjustable. I just wanted to be sure, now I am more sure than I started with. Thanks for the responses so far! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey mailto:wb2...@roadrunner.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 1:25 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID These style antennas are typically poor performers FYI. I wouldn't use it for anything important. Cushcraft started the design with their Ringo series, then several others copied the design. They were inexpensive, which was the only good feature. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: La Rue Communications mailto:laruec...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:01 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID I figured this group would be in the know on how to ID an antenna without a sticker or any identification numbers engraved on it. I have an antenna that I found. It has no stickers of any kind, except for the This will kill you if you touch a wire sticker on it. Pictures attached are all I have. Its an N type connector and is roughly 4 feet in length. Is there any way to ID this with your traditional shop equipment? Thanks in advance! By the way, Kevin Custer, please email me! Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3111 - Release Date: 09/03/10 02:34:00
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID
I guess no one noticed the connector is an SO-239, not N. 73, Russ WB8ZCC On 9/3/2010 4:44 PM, La Rue Communications wrote: Perfect. Thanks Leroy! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - *From:* Leroy A. M. Baptiste mailto:leroybapti...@spiceisle.com *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Sent:* Friday, September 03, 2010 1:34 PM *Subject:* RE: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID It is definitely a Maxrad I used them quite a bit. Leroy. J39AI -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:30 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID THats two for MaxRad so far! So it will either be a MaxRad or a Ringo. Its incredibly light, and it looks very much like a light saber, which is what I am almost inclined to use it for, if it wasnt worth a few bucks! :) Its nice to know this may be frequency adjustable. I just wanted to be sure, now I am more sure than I started with. Thanks for the responses so far! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey mailto:wb2...@roadrunner.com mailto:wb2edv%40roadrunner.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 1:25 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID These style antennas are typically poor performers FYI. I wouldn't use it for anything important. Cushcraft started the design with their Ringo series, then several others copied the design. They were inexpensive, which was the only good feature. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: La Rue Communications mailto:laruec...@gmail.com mailto:LaRueComm%40gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:01 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID I figured this group would be in the know on how to ID an antenna without a sticker or any identification numbers engraved on it. I have an antenna that I found. It has no stickers of any kind, except for the This will kill you if you touch a wire sticker on it. Pictures attached are all I have. Its an N type connector and is roughly 4 feet in length. Is there any way to ID this with your traditional shop equipment? Thanks in advance! By the way, Kevin Custer, please email me! Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3111 - Release Date: 09/03/10 02:34:00
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID
It's not a real Ringo unless it's a very, very early one. The Ringos used round (whatever that is called at the bottom - the ring part). They also had the feedpoint come perpendicular to the ring rather than (what appears to be) parallel gamma matched. Joe M. La Rue Communications wrote: THats two for MaxRad so far! So it will either be a MaxRad or a Ringo. Its incredibly light, and it looks very much like a light saber, which is what I am almost inclined to use it for, if it wasnt worth a few bucks! :) Its nice to know this may be frequency adjustable. I just wanted to be sure, now I am more sure than I started with. Thanks for the responses so far! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - *From:* Chuck Kelsey mailto:wb2...@roadrunner.com *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Sent:* Friday, September 03, 2010 1:25 PM *Subject:* Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID These style antennas are typically poor performers FYI. I wouldn't use it for anything important. Cushcraft started the design with their Ringo series, then several others copied the design. They were inexpensive, which was the only good feature. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - *From:* La Rue Communications mailto:laruec...@gmail.com *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Sent:* Friday, September 03, 2010 4:01 PM *Subject:* [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID I figured this group would be in the know on how to ID an antenna without a sticker or any identification numbers engraved on it. I have an antenna that I found. It has no stickers of any kind, except for the This will kill you if you touch a wire sticker on it. Pictures attached are all I have. Its an N type connector and is roughly 4 feet in length. Is there any way to ID this with your traditional shop equipment? Thanks in advance! By the way, Kevin Custer, please email me! Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3111 - Release Date: 09/03/10 02:34:00 Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.783 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2746 - Release Date: 03/14/10 03:33:00
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID
John wrote: (others have commented on the antenna type, seems to be VHF) Its an N type connector I believe that's an SO-239 connector, ready to accept your common PL-259 connector at the end of a piece of coax. I haven't had any luck finding a document that describes the antenna or its associated cutting chart, sorry. Someone else may have better luck. 73 Dave WB6KHP San Jose -- dave6592 [at] accesscom [dot] com - http://www.accesscom.com/~dave6592 Dave Schultheis, San José, Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County, CA, USA
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Circular polarization for VHF repeaters?
On Fri, 3 Sep 2010, Mark wrote: Once you get it figured out, PLEASE write up an article for Repeater-Builder for the rest of us!! Make an X with dipole elements, and connect the feed harness to one side, and connect the left and right sides together with 1/4-wavelength of coax, wire, or coat-hanger. The antenna elements should be on opposite sides of the mast. Something about this tells me that the stack should have the next section up rotated 90-degrees around vertical to eliminate nulls. If you take that and try to build it all around the same point, it starts looking like an imploded Lindenblad. -- Kris Kirby, KE4AHR Disinformation Analyst
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Circular polarization for VHF repeaters?
On Fri, 3 Sep 2010, Kris Kirby wrote: Once you get it figured out, PLEASE write up an article for Repeater-Builder for the rest of us!! Make an X with dipole elements, and connect the feed harness to one side, and connect the left and right sides together with 1/4-wavelength of coax, wire, or coat-hanger. The antenna elements should be on opposite sides of the mast. Something about this tells me that the stack should have the next section up rotated 90-degrees around vertical to eliminate nulls. If you take that and try to build it all around the same point, it starts looking like an imploded Lindenblad. I could go further to say that it should be possible to do this with two DB-224 clones, the ones that hold the elements to the pipes with hose-clamps. Connect up all the feed harnesses as you normally would and connect the two by a -90 degree hybrid, or a 0-degree (in-phase) Wilkinson divider with a -90 degree section (1/4-wavelength) of coax on one leg, so that one antenna is fed -90 degrees (1/4-wavelength) from the other. Pasternak's article makes mention that these antennas are difficult to match. Things being as critical as they are, I would recommend tuning for minimum VSWR, since the receivers are hardly ever 50-ohms. This antenna may lend itself better to a split-antenna system without much separation between the circular antenna and the vertical antenna -- simply to avoid detuning the receiver duplexers if the antenna loading situation changes due to ice or other effects. -- Kris Kirby, KE4AHR Disinformation Analyst
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID
This is a link to the tuning chart http://wildcard.pctel.com/images_product_overview/pdf_docs/MBS_MBX_1.pdf These are very solid reliable antennas within their specifications. Roger La Rue Communications wrote: I figured this group would be in the know on how to ID an antenna without a sticker or any identification numbers engraved on it. I have an antenna that I found. It has no stickers of any kind, except for the This will kill you if you touch a wire sticker on it. Pictures attached are all I have. Its an N type connector and is roughly 4 feet in length. Is there any way to ID this with your traditional shop equipment? Thanks in advance! By the way, Kevin Custer, please email me! Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom duplexer
Norm Sir, have you been able to locate a diagram for the Kenwood TK705 and TK805 mobile trancievers, as i wish to make up a cable to go between the Radio and my PC ( Laptop ) Marcus On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 11:17 PM, NORM KNAPP nkn...@twowayradio.net wrote: Ok, so you need a mic connector diagram for a Kenwood TK-705. How about a KCT-19 as installed in a 705, or do you just need directions on how to construct a programming cable? - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat Aug 28 01:39:55 2010 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom duplexer my unit is a mobile and yes the wiring diagram would be awesome i bought my unit from Pacific Aerials in Auckland New Zealand a pretty few years back, they are now however as best i know, not the agents for Kenwood, hence i am trying to locate the software, Marcus On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 6:40 PM, NORM KNAPP nkn...@twowayradio.netnknapp%40twowayradio.net wrote: TKR-751 is a full blown VHF high band repeater Nothing similar there to the TK-705 or TK-805. The TK-862G is somewhat similar to the TK-805 in that it is a UHF mobile rig. It requires KPG-56D software and the cable that works on the TK-705/805 will also work on the TKR-751 and the TK-862. The TKR-751 takes KPG-91G if I recall correctly. I am unable to provide this software for the group as I work for a Kenwood LM dealer and there are the typical software copyright laws that apply. I can help with wiring diagrams however... 73 - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat Aug 28 01:24:33 2010 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom duplexer um not sure there, mine is either Tk705d or Tk805d both are 99% same software to use is KPG6D programming software and KPG4 cable Marcus On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 6:26 PM, NORM KNAPP nkn...@twowayradio.netnknapp%40twowayradio.netmailto: nknapp%40twowayradio.net nknapp%2540twowayradio.net wrote: By these radios do you mean the TKR-751 (same as TKR-750) and the TK-862G? - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%252540yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%252540yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%252540yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%252540yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat Aug 28 01:17:07 2010 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom duplexer Change of direction for a brief second or three Does anyone have the PC programing software for these radios, and perhaps by slim chance the wiring diagram for the PC cable to interconnect Thanks in advance Marcus
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom duplexer
Exactly what do you need? Info to make a programming cable? I can tell you that there is a separate tx data line and a rx data line. Of course there is also a data ground. I can provide you with the info for what mic pin is what. Would that help? - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri Sep 03 19:30:50 2010 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom duplexer Norm Sir, have you been able to locate a diagram for the Kenwood TK705 and TK805 mobile trancievers, as i wish to make up a cable to go between the Radio and my PC ( Laptop ) Marcus On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 11:17 PM, NORM KNAPP nkn...@twowayradio.net wrote: Ok, so you need a mic connector diagram for a Kenwood TK-705. How about a KCT-19 as installed in a 705, or do you just need directions on how to construct a programming cable? - 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: Sat Aug 28 01:39:55 2010 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom duplexer my unit is a mobile and yes the wiring diagram would be awesome i bought my unit from Pacific Aerials in Auckland New Zealand a pretty few years back, they are now however as best i know, not the agents for Kenwood, hence i am trying to locate the software, Marcus On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 6:40 PM, NORM KNAPP nkn...@twowayradio.net mailto:nknapp%40twowayradio.net wrote: TKR-751 is a full blown VHF high band repeater Nothing similar there to the TK-705 or TK-805. The TK-862G is somewhat similar to the TK-805 in that it is a UHF mobile rig. It requires KPG-56D software and the cable that works on the TK-705/805 will also work on the TKR-751 and the TK-862. The TKR-751 takes KPG-91G if I recall correctly. I am unable to provide this software for the group as I work for a Kenwood LM dealer and there are the typical software copyright laws that apply. I can help with wiring diagrams however... 73 - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat Aug 28 01:24:33 2010 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom duplexer um not sure there, mine is either Tk705d or Tk805d both are 99% same software to use is KPG6D programming software and KPG4 cable Marcus On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 6:26 PM, NORM KNAPP nkn...@twowayradio.net mailto:nknapp%40twowayradio.net mailto:nknapp%40twowayradio.net mailto:nknapp%2540twowayradio.net wrote: By these radios do you mean the TKR-751 (same as TKR-750) and the TK-862G? - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%252540yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%252540yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom duplexer
yes please, that is just what i am looking for Marcus On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 12:40 PM, NORM KNAPP nkn...@twowayradio.net wrote: Exactly what do you need? Info to make a programming cable? I can tell you that there is a separate tx data line and a rx data line. Of course there is also a data ground. I can provide you with the info for what mic pin is what. Would that help? - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri Sep 03 19:30:50 2010 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom duplexer Norm Sir, have you been able to locate a diagram for the Kenwood TK705 and TK805 mobile trancievers, as i wish to make up a cable to go between the Radio and my PC ( Laptop ) Marcus On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 11:17 PM, NORM KNAPP nkn...@twowayradio.netnknapp%40twowayradio.net wrote: Ok, so you need a mic connector diagram for a Kenwood TK-705. How about a KCT-19 as installed in a 705, or do you just need directions on how to construct a programming cable? - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat Aug 28 01:39:55 2010 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom duplexer my unit is a mobile and yes the wiring diagram would be awesome i bought my unit from Pacific Aerials in Auckland New Zealand a pretty few years back, they are now however as best i know, not the agents for Kenwood, hence i am trying to locate the software, Marcus On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 6:40 PM, NORM KNAPP nkn...@twowayradio.netnknapp%40twowayradio.netmailto: nknapp%40twowayradio.net nknapp%2540twowayradio.net wrote: TKR-751 is a full blown VHF high band repeater Nothing similar there to the TK-705 or TK-805. The TK-862G is somewhat similar to the TK-805 in that it is a UHF mobile rig. It requires KPG-56D software and the cable that works on the TK-705/805 will also work on the TKR-751 and the TK-862. The TKR-751 takes KPG-91G if I recall correctly. I am unable to provide this software for the group as I work for a Kenwood LM dealer and there are the typical software copyright laws that apply. I can help with wiring diagrams however... 73 - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%252540yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%252540yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%252540yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.commailto: Repeater-Builder%2540yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder%252540yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat Aug 28 01:24:33 2010 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom duplexer um not sure there, mine is either Tk705d or Tk805d both are 99% same software to use is KPG6D programming software and KPG4 cable Marcus On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 6:26 PM, NORM KNAPP nkn...@twowayradio.netnknapp%40twowayradio.netmailto: nknapp%40twowayradio.net nknapp%2540twowayradio.net mailto: nknapp%40twowayradio.net nknapp%2540twowayradio.net mailto: nknapp%2540twowayradio.net nknapp%252540twowayradio.net wrote: By these radios do you mean the TKR-751 (same as TKR-750) and the TK-862G? - Original Message - From:
[Repeater-Builder] Mastr 2 H-Split Pa's Vhf $$$$$$$$??????????
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID
I might have what you are looking for, I will look for it tomorrow. Leroy. J39AI -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Schultheis Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 7:14 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID John wrote: (others have commented on the antenna type, seems to be VHF) Its an N type connector I believe that's an SO-239 connector, ready to accept your common PL-259 connector at the end of a piece of coax. I haven't had any luck finding a document that describes the antenna or its associated cutting chart, sorry. Someone else may have better luck. 73 Dave WB6KHP San Jose -- dave6592 [at] accesscom [dot] com - http://www.accesscom.com/~dave6592 Dave Schultheis, San José, Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County, CA, USA
[Repeater-Builder] UHF Circulator
I'm looking for a UHF circulator to buy (or borrow). I have a mix that involves our transmitter but I'm not sure it's in our transmitter. We have a Micor repeater with the built in circulator but some feel an outboard two port is required for our nasty hill. It would be good if I could test one and not spend money on something that won't help. Aside from the the borrow request what do others think about this. Is more circulator than the stock Micor necessary? -- Tim :wq
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Msf5000 Low Power alarms
That did work. That's cool. Is there anyway to save it to the radio? When I reset the radio the problem comes right back. Thanks again. Jimmy On Fri, 2010-09-03 at 17:01 -0400, MCH wrote: How do you set it back to normal? Joe M. Richard Arnold wrote: There is an RSS software solution (bitbang) to get rid of the alarms. Connect the RIB to the operating MSF. From the main menu hit ALT-F5. A command line bar will appear telling you to enter an IPCB command. Enter the following: (WITHOUT the quotes) /1e1607160800FF it is CASE sensitive. This sets the FWD/REV settings to zero and FF (infinity) I've done it many times, and it works just fine! --- On *Sun, 8/29/10, jimmylpowell /jpow...@b2xonline.com/* wrote: From: jimmylpowell jpow...@b2xonline.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Msf5000 Low Power alarms To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 12:36 PM I originally posted this on the MSF5000 board but got no response. I thought I would broaden my search. Does anyone know a way to get a non trunking MSF with out an internal power sensor to stop giving the 7 beeps? I have tried going back to a default codeplug and starting from scratch. This did not work. It seems that once the bit is set it won't go away. I'm sure that it happened when someone went into the screen to adjust the alarms. I know this is a common problem and they tell you not to do it. I have the alarms disabled over the air, but it annoys me on the local audio. I would like to enable the over the air alarms, but I can't until I can clear this one. My MSF has version 4.07 SSCB and 5.04 TTRC. Maybe there's some bit banging that can be done. Jimmy, K5JCT -- Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.783 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2746 - Release Date: 03/14/10 03:33:00
[Repeater-Builder] MSF alarms fixed finally
Ok, I entered the IPCB command, then without resetting the machine I loaded the conf.def file and rebuilt my codeplug. This worked now I can reset the machine and have no alarms. Richard, thank you very much for the help. Jimmy
[Repeater-Builder] Re: Msf5000 Low Power alarms
I'm not quite sure I understand your question. The procedure puts it into normal condition. Nothing further to do. For a conventional MSF5000 (NON-trunking) that is, a radio always without the RF sensor installed, the values 00 and FF are what is loaded at factory; e.g. normal. The problem usually happens when someone replaces a CLB SCB(analog) board with CXB SSCB that came from a 800 trunking radio. It will contain the setpoint values from its previous home. They need to be reset to FACTORY default for CONVENTIONAL stations. Non-trunking=no RF sensor = Factory setpoint value of 00,FF. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, MCH m...@... wrote: How do you set it back to normal? Joe M. Richard Arnold wrote: There is an RSS software solution (bitbang) to get rid of the alarms. Connect the RIB to the operating MSF. From the main menu hit ALT-F5. A command line bar will appear telling you to enter an IPCB command. Enter the following: (WITHOUT the quotes) /1e1607160800FF it is CASE sensitive. This sets the FWD/REV settings to zero and FF (infinity) I've done it many times, and it works just fine! --- On *Sun, 8/29/10, jimmylpowell /jpow...@.../* wrote: From: jimmylpowell jpow...@... Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Msf5000 Low Power alarms To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 12:36 PM I originally posted this on the MSF5000 board but got no response. I thought I would broaden my search. Does anyone know a way to get a non trunking MSF with out an internal power sensor to stop giving the 7 beeps? I have tried going back to a default codeplug and starting from scratch. This did not work. It seems that once the bit is set it won't go away. I'm sure that it happened when someone went into the screen to adjust the alarms. I know this is a common problem and they tell you not to do it. I have the alarms disabled over the air, but it annoys me on the local audio. I would like to enable the over the air alarms, but I can't until I can clear this one. My MSF has version 4.07 SSCB and 5.04 TTRC. Maybe there's some bit banging that can be done. Jimmy, K5JCT Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.783 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2746 - Release Date: 03/14/10 03:33:00
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID
It's a Maxrad. The Ringo had the phasing element at the bottom in the form of a ring, hence the name. The Maxrad used the same theory but built in a different manner. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: La Rue Communications To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:30 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID THats two for MaxRad so far! So it will either be a MaxRad or a Ringo. Its incredibly light, and it looks very much like a light saber, which is what I am almost inclined to use it for, if it wasnt worth a few bucks! :) Its nice to know this may be frequency adjustable. I just wanted to be sure, now I am more sure than I started with. Thanks for the responses so far! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 1:25 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID These style antennas are typically poor performers FYI. I wouldn't use it for anything important. Cushcraft started the design with their Ringo series, then several others copied the design. They were inexpensive, which was the only good feature. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: La Rue Communications To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:01 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID I figured this group would be in the know on how to ID an antenna without a sticker or any identification numbers engraved on it. I have an antenna that I found. It has no stickers of any kind, except for the This will kill you if you touch a wire sticker on it. Pictures attached are all I have. Its an N type connector and is roughly 4 feet in length. Is there any way to ID this with your traditional shop equipment? Thanks in advance! By the way, Kevin Custer, please email me! Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3111 - Release Date: 09/03/10 02:34:00
Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Circulator
I would first make sure the stock Micor antenna network is tuned properly. There is an article on doing this on the Repeater Builder website. Tom W9SRV --- On Fri, 9/3/10, Tim Sawyer tisaw...@gmail.com wrote: From: Tim Sawyer tisaw...@gmail.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Circulator To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, September 3, 2010, 8:56 PM I'm looking for a UHF circulator to buy (or borrow). I have a mix that involves our transmitter but I'm not sure it's in our transmitter. We have a Micor repeater with the built in circulator but some feel an outboard two port is required for our nasty hill. It would be good if I could test one and not spend money on something that won't help. Aside from the the borrow request what do others think about this. Is more circulator than the stock Micor necessary? -- Tim :wq Yahoo! Groups Links
