RE: [Repeater-Builder] unsubscribe
It appears to work too. I have to be honest it is very hard to see it at the bottom of the messages. Maybe that could help it some to find it. Kenneth Cook, W8DZN _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 12:35 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] unsubscribe Well, I think it's funny. Richard, N7TGB www.n7tgb.net The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money --Margaret Thatcher _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kenneth Cook Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 9:27 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] unsubscribe This is an experiment to see if I could make the link stand out. This is NOT to start problems! 73.de Ken Cook, W8DZN http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJjdHNidXRtBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzEwN DE2OARncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjMxMDgEc2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDZ2ZwBHN0aW1lAzEyODE3NDg1NTI- Yahoo! Groups Switch to: mailto:repeater-builder-traditio...@yahoogroups.com?subject=change%20delive ry%20Format:%20Traditional Text-Only, mailto:repeater-builder-dig...@yahoogroups.com?subject=email%20delivery:%20 Digest Daily Digest . mailto:repeater-builder-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=unsubscribe Unsubscribe . http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Terms of Use . http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=104168/grpspId=1705063108/msgId= 102749/stime=1281748552/nc1=4025291/nc2=5191952/nc3=6083913
RE: [Repeater-Builder] unsubscribe
This is an experiment to see if I could make the link stand out. This is NOT to start problems! 73.de Ken Cook, W8DZN http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJjdHNidXRtBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzEwN DE2OARncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjMxMDgEc2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDZ2ZwBHN0aW1lAzEyODE3NDg1NTI- Yahoo! Groups Switch to: mailto:repeater-builder-traditio...@yahoogroups.com?subject=change%20delive ry%20Format:%20Traditional Text-Only, mailto:repeater-builder-dig...@yahoogroups.com?subject=email%20delivery:%20 Digest Daily Digest . mailto:repeater-builder-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=unsubscribe Unsubscribe . http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Terms of Use . http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=104168/grpspId=1705063108/msgId= 102749/stime=1281748552/nc1=4025291/nc2=5191952/nc3=6083913
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Help ID'ing this board
I did a little research last night and all I could come up with was a REMIX NB. It called for LDI-4984. The LBI is nothing like the item shown. A little more research called for LBI-4778 (which I couldn't find) and called it a 138-174 MHz Oscillator Multiplex board. Sorry I could not be of any help. Hey Steve, how is Ashland? Kenneth Cook, W8DZN W8DZN Repeaters in Bucyrus, Ohio Repeaters 147.165 PL88.5 442.525 PL88.5 _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wd8chl Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 8:56 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help ID'ing this board On 8/4/2010 12:04 AM, Steve Denbow wrote: Hello Group! I have this board (the one on the RIGHT) in a high band MASTR II station operating as a 2M repeater. The board on the LEFT is out of a sister station, which I have information on. I can not find information on this board (RIGHT) doing a search of the LBI's on the RB site. A Google search only comes up with a MASTR Exec II vehicular repeater, which none of the boards in it resemble this board. It appears to have a preamp built into it, and is part of the receiver IF section, but that's about all I can figure out looking at it. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance! Steve KD8BIW KD8BIW/R 224.580 PL 110.9 Sponsors: KA8GKT, KD8FTR, KD8IYX http://www.kd8biw.com My first thought was a DFE (Dual-Front End), but then I saw the crystal filters, so it is something in the IF region. Noise blanker???
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line
Mike, I use the internet to my repeater site to control everything. Including the AC, Heating, Packet, Alarm System, and controlling/programming the two CAT-1000s on the VHF and UHF repeaters. I am planning on adding IRLP as well as video feeds at the site. I use a program called VNC2. It is the free version and works very well for me. Kenneth Cook, W8DZN 5726 Timpson Rd. Caledonia, Ohio 43314 ARRL VE, ARRL Registered, Certified Instructor/Examiner for ECOMM Levels I, II and III IS-22, IS-100, IS-120A, IS-200, IS700, IS-800 and IS -802 Certified. W8DZN Repeaters in Bucyrus, Ohio Repeaters 147.165 PL88.5 442.525 PL88.5 _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Besemer (WM4B) Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 10:32 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line At our club meeting tonight a discussion came up regarding the cost of the phone line to our 2-meter repeater system. Originally it was there for the Autopatch, but has evolved to being primarily used for me to program the controller (CAT-1000) and to control the system. (The autopatch is rarely used, since everyone carries a cellphone now.) Everyone understands that the phone line is needed for control and programming, but we started toying with other ideas. Specifically, having an Internet connection at the site seemed like it had a lot of potential, but frankly I don't know why! It'd be nice to run an I-Gate from that location (we already have an APRS weather node there), but it's not essential. I could probably use it to monitor the site as well, but that's not really much of a concern either. So, the question is, how can we use Internet to control/program the CAT-1000? We could get Internet at the site for about the same cost as the phone, and if we could use it for repeater control/programming AND the other things I mentioned, it'd be a better deal. Can IRLP be used for control/programming? I'm not familiar with that system whatsoever, but am always willing to learn. 73, Mike WM4B
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line
Hi Mike, I think I already answered this. If not let me know.. OK? Kenneth Cook, W8DZN 5726 Timpson Rd. Caledonia, Ohio 43314 ARRL VE, ARRL Registered, Certified Instructor/Examiner for ECOMM Levels I, II and III IS-22, IS-100, IS-120A, IS-200, IS700, IS-800 and IS -802 Certified. W8DZN Repeaters in Bucyrus, Ohio Repeaters 147.165 PL88.5 442.525 PL88.5 _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Morris Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 4:19 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line At 05:58 AM 07/09/10, you wrote: Kenneth, Can you elaborate on the programming piece? Im hung up on the fact that to program the CAT-1000 via serial port, youve got to first activate the CAT-1000 serial port via the DIP switch. (Im thinking there may be a DTMF command to activate the serial port as well, but dont have my manual handy.) 73, Mike WM4B Basically you cross-connect a serial port from the IRLP computer to the CAT controller. Then you remote into the IRLP computer, and you can program the CAT just as if you were local to it. And the serial cable from the IRLP box to the CAT will have to cross over the transmit and receive data lines. I've never used a CAT controller, so have no idea how the remote programming is done. If serial won't work for you , then you can always use the DTMF send feature of the IRLP software to send DTMF strings to one of the receiver audio inputs of the CAT. I helped out on one repeater where the owner had AUX 3 output of the IRLP card wired to a reed relay coil. One armature of the relay was wired to the receiver audio in connection on the repeater controller , the normally closed contact was wired to the repeater receiver audio, the normally open contact was wired to the IRLP sound card output. With AUX3 off the system worked normally, with AUX 3 on it allowed remote programming. As to the serial port on the CAT being active, well, you will have to handle that as a separate project. As I said above, I've never seen a CAT controller in person. Do you have to flip the switch between operating and programing, or can you leave it in the programming enabled position and still have the system usable?? Worst case, use the above idea and use a multiple pole relay, with one pole across the particular section of the DIP switch? Then flip the DIP switch remotely with an AUX output? Mike WA6ILQ
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line
Hi Guys, I started a few years back working on a DTMF Keypad locally to program the controllers. I needed to buffer the audio to make it work, but never finished it. Maybe someday I will. There used to be a company the sold a Keypad setup for the CAT Controllers. Kenneth Cook, W8DZN 5726 Timpson Rd. Caledonia, Ohio 43314 ARRL VE, ARRL Registered, Certified Instructor/Examiner for ECOMM Levels I, II and III IS-22, IS-100, IS-120A, IS-200, IS700, IS-800 and IS -802 Certified. W8DZN Repeaters in Bucyrus, Ohio Repeaters 147.165 PL88.5 442.525 PL88.5 _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Besemer (WM4B) Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 6:12 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line Mike, Im thinking along the same lines as what youre saying. I got the manual out and found that I can remotely activate the serial port without having to flip the switch. Id thought of using a relay as well, but wanted to avoid any additional hardware. Both of the CAT ports are in use, but I might be about to parallel the audio into one of the ports to allow DTMF control as well. More to think about why do I get myself into these things?! 73, Mike WM4B From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Morris Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 4:19 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line Basically you cross-connect a serial port from the IRLP computer to the CAT controller. Then you remote into the IRLP computer, and you can program the CAT just as if you were local to it. And the serial cable from the IRLP box to the CAT will have to cross over the transmit and receive data lines. I've never used a CAT controller, so have no idea how the remote programming is done. If serial won't work for you , then you can always use the DTMF send feature of the IRLP software to send DTMF strings to one of the receiver audio inputs of the CAT. I helped out on one repeater where the owner had AUX 3 output of the IRLP card wired to a reed relay coil. One armature of the relay was wired to the receiver audio in connection on the repeater controller , the normally closed contact was wired to the repeater receiver audio, the normally open contact was wired to the IRLP sound card output. With AUX3 off the system worked normally, with AUX 3 on it allowed remote programming. As to the serial port on the CAT being active, well, you will have to handle that as a separate project. As I said above, I've never seen a CAT controller in person. Do you have to flip the switch between operating and programing, or can you leave it in the programming enabled position and still have the system usable?? Worst case, use the above idea and use a multiple pole relay, with one pole across the particular section of the DIP switch? Then flip the DIP switch remotely with an AUX output? Mike WA6ILQ
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line
Good Luck. Kenneth Cook, W8DZN 5726 Timpson Rd. Caledonia, Ohio 43314 ARRL VE, ARRL Registered, Certified Instructor/Examiner for ECOMM Levels I, II and III IS-22, IS-100, IS-120A, IS-200, IS700, IS-800 and IS -802 Certified. W8DZN Repeaters in Bucyrus, Ohio Repeaters 147.165 PL88.5 442.525 PL88.5 _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Besemer (WM4B) Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 8:00 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line Thanks Ken. this is looking interesting now! On the way to the site in a few minutes to swap out an APRS radio. Gonna have to look around a little! 73, Mike WM4B
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Shack electronic parts availability
Someone owns someone. Never paid much attention over the years which way it was. Kenneth P. Cook Jr., W8DZN President, Bucyrus Amateur Radio Club Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Crawford Co., Ohio ARRL VE, ARRL Registered, Certified Instructor/Examiner for ECOMM Levels I, II and III. From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 8:55 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Shack electronic parts availability It was (is?) the other way around, Radio Shack bought Allied. Richard, N7TGB Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio Shack electronic parts availability
Strange thing was after I posted my reply I received an sales flier from them listing Best Sellers Issue Kenneth P. Cook Jr., W8DZN President, Bucyrus Amateur Radio Club Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Crawford Co., Ohio ARRL VE, ARRL Registered, Certified Instructor/Examiner for ECOMM Levels I, II and III. -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Coy Hilton Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 7:11 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio Shack electronic parts availability I don't know about now but Radio Shack is/was owned by TANDY CORP. Which also Bought Allied Radio Electronics which became Allied Electronics, many years ago which was/is a major parts house. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kenneth Cook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think RS is or was owned by Allied Electronics. The number is 1-800-433-5700 The web sire is http://www.alliedelec.com/ I got the catalog from the Radio Shack web site last year. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Shack electronic parts availability
I think RS is or was owned by Allied Electronics. The number is 1-800-433-5700 The web sire is http://www.alliedelec.com/ I got the catalog from the Radio Shack web site last year. Kenneth P. Cook Jr., W8DZN Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Crawford Co., Ohio ARRL VE, ARRL Registered, Certified Instructor/Examiner for ECOMM Levels I, II and III. From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mathew Quaife Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 10:16 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Shack electronic parts availability Most of this is going by the way side, they are getting rid of it. Mathew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some people were talking about not being able to purchase parts from Radio Shack. RS a couple years ago was operating a commercial/industrial mail order service very much like Digiti Key etc. I have an RS Industrial catalog #C899 and it offers quite a nice selection of components. I have not ordered within the last year so possibly things have changed, not sure but if you don't call CQ no one knows to answer you. Here are some phone numbers and info you might try. I believe its in the Dallas area. 1-800-291-6515Commercial Order Faxline 1-800-813-0087Consumer Order Faxline 1-800-442-7221Commercial Order Hotline (Com Sale Reps) 1-800-THE SHACKConsumer Order Hotline E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hope this helps... Gary K2UQ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
RE: [Repeater-Builder] 440 4 Pole Antenna
Very interesting article! I think I will build one for my 440 repeater..! WAIT!!! I think I will construct one! Kenneth P. Cook Jr., W8DZN President, Bucyrus Amateur Radio Club Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Crawford Marion Co., Ohio Winlink 2000 Representative for District 6 ARRL VE, ARRL Registered, Certified Instructor/Examiner for ECOMM Levels I, II and III. From: Chuck Kelsey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2005 11:29 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 440 4 Pole Antenna Somebody might be getting old, but it couldn't be me ;-) Boy, time flies fast when you're having fun. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Richard D. Reese To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2005 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 440 4 Pole Antenna Well, Thanks to Gerald, Mike and of course you Chuck. It is good to know the old memory is still somewhat lucid! I should have known to check Kevin's site - it is such a wealth of information. I looked at the PDF and I wasn't too far off on the date September 1987. Lasted almost 20 years. Only replacing the harness and mounting clamps now. Chuck, somebody on this list is getting old!! And yes I guess I also have never built anything either... 73 to all and have a great Easter Weekend. My sister and brother in-law are due to arrive here in a couple of hours. We have an Easter get-together planned so things will get hectic on this end. Rich Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Source for Moto T1504 duplexer locking nuts?
3/8 in. It is too far to the site for me to check the TPI. Wonder if they are 24 TPI? Kenneth P. Cook Jr., W8DZN President, Bucyrus Amateur Radio Club Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Crawford Marion Co., Ohio Winlink 2000 Representative for District 6 ARRL VE, ARRL Registered, Certified Instructor/Examiner for ECOMM Levels I, II and III. -Original Message- From: Steve Rodgers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 10:22 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for Moto T1504 duplexer locking nuts? Hi, I received these today, and they are way too big! They just slide right over the threads. The diameter of the threaded rod is smaller than 1/2. I measured with my dial calipers and the diameter is more like 0.370. Steve WA6ZFT On Wednesday 16 February 2005 07:50, Jack Davis wrote: 94830A550 Cadmium-Plated Stl Hex Thin Flex-Top Locknut 1/2-20 Screw Size, 3/4 Width, 21/64 Height In stock at $10.91 per Pack This item is only sold in Packs of 10 Packs of 10 http://www.mcmaster.com/ Here you go! Jack K6YC - Original Message - From: mch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 1:17 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for Moto T1504 duplexer locking nuts? Well, this will give you the specs on it. It subs to another number, and that other part is NLA, but the description is still there. ___ Item number. 0210397A06* The item 0210397A06 has been replaced with 0210348A05. Selecting this item will add 0210348A05 to your cart. 0210348A05: Item has been cancelled NUTLCK 1/2-20X5/16 HEX STL CAD Unit of Measure: 3 PK ___ Joe M. Mike Morris WA6ILQ wrote: At 12:59 PM 2/15/05, you wrote: I have a Motorola T1504 duplexer in need of 4 locking nuts. The locking nut part number is 2-10397A06, but a call to Motorola parts indicates the part number isn't on file. Does anyone have any recommendations for a substitute part, and do they know what the nut size and thread pitch are for the locking nut? Steve WA6ZFT As I understand from a friend they've been NLA for a few years. I need 6 or so and am almost ready to call in a favor and have a friend make some on a lathe, starting with hex stock. Mike Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Source for Moto T1504 duplexer locking nuts?
The ones I used were from TSC and cost about $1.29Lb. They are standard 1/2 x 20 nuts because you really don't need JAM nuts. Kenneth P. Cook Jr., W8DZN President, Bucyrus Amateur Radio Club Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Crawford Marion Co., Ohio Winlink 2000 Representative for District 6 ARRL VE, ARRL Registered, Certified Instructor/Examiner for ECOMM Levels I, II and III. -Original Message- From: Jack Davis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 10:50 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for Moto T1504 duplexer locking nuts? 94830A550 Cadmium-Plated Stl Hex Thin Flex-Top Locknut 1/2-20 Screw Size, 3/4 Width, 21/64 Height In stock at $10.91 per Pack This item is only sold in Packs of 10 Packs of 10 http://www.mcmaster.com/ Here you go! Jack K6YC - Original Message - From: mch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 1:17 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for Moto T1504 duplexer locking nuts? Well, this will give you the specs on it. It subs to another number, and that other part is NLA, but the description is still there. ___ Item number. 0210397A06* The item 0210397A06 has been replaced with 0210348A05. Selecting this item will add 0210348A05 to your cart. 0210348A05: Item has been cancelled NUTLCK 1/2-20X5/16 HEX STL CAD Unit of Measure: 3 PK ___ Joe M. Mike Morris WA6ILQ wrote: At 12:59 PM 2/15/05, you wrote: I have a Motorola T1504 duplexer in need of 4 locking nuts. The locking nut part number is 2-10397A06, but a call to Motorola parts indicates the part number isn't on file. Does anyone have any recommendations for a substitute part, and do they know what the nut size and thread pitch are for the locking nut? Steve WA6ZFT As I understand from a friend they've been NLA for a few years. I need 6 or so and am almost ready to call in a favor and have a friend make some on a lathe, starting with hex stock. Mike Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Controllers
CAT Controllers While I can not speak for the any of the CAT controllers other than the CAT-1000 I must tell you that that the CAT-1000 is the Cadillac of controllers. While it has its faults (few) it has far more features and pluses! It is true that programming it by radio (DTMF) is slow and if you do miss one character you will have to start over. I have been using these controllers on my 2M and 70cm repeaters. I can control the heat/cooling of the cabinet as well as several other items at the site using this controller. For the programming I use the $70 software and Windows XP on a Laptop. The file transfer is slow since it is at 4800 baud. But I only transfer the files needed and not all 8. Oh yes! They really need to update it and get away from the old school Texas instruments voice! I do use a DRV on the one repeater for the IDs and other voice messages instead of the voice chip, but that's another $199. In the early days I used a DTMF coder program for the PC. I would type the DTMF in it and then play them back over the radio to program it. It worked well, but I have since lost the program and never looked for it on the internet. There are few Great, a few good and some not so good controllers on the market. I have played with different ones over the years and I still prefer the CAT-1000. I do have to admit that they are pricey, they are a lot harder to program by radio, but they are still the Cadillac of controllers. Kenneth P. Cook Jr., W8DZN President, Bucyrus Amateur Radio Club Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Crawford Co., Ohio ARRL VE, ARRL Registered, Certifiied Instructor/Examiner for ECOMM Levels I, II and III. -Original Message- From: DCFluX [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2004 3:29 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Controllers [some text removed] Controllers to stay away from: I've tried ICS a time or two and didn't really like it. I have an ICS linker and it is a pain to program. kinda buggy too, When you change the CW ID speed the inter character spacing still stays at about 10WPM, Very humorous. Gonna replace it with a NHRC-4 when I get around to it. CAT-300's have good autopatches, but that is about it. Their software is buggy too. Known to skip letters in the voice ID's unless they re-wrote it, and it is still that same old school texas instruments voice from the speak and spell days. Also they will not release their coding wanting approx $100 to send eproms for a upgrade. I have heard If you have a friend with a DX version you can clone its prom and change out the clock module and swap a jumper to transform a plain 300 to a 300DX. Programming is a pain, if you forget one charector you have to start over on a ID string Keypad data error, unless you pony up the $60 for the programming software. I have no experience with their other controllers though, so take a chance! CES, Need I say more? Middle of the road: ACC RC-850's are just plain cool! But generate alot of RFI. Plus the company is out of buisness so it is a act of congress to find one living and breathing and if it breaks, it ususally stays broken unless you wan't to spend the $250 to send it to The Guy. Programming is fairly easy with the message editior and most of the commands work without ABCD touch tones. It is back to the speak and spell days unless you have a functioning DVR, but on the plus side it can generate DTMF tones in the courtesy tone generator, you will spend countless hours driving your local channel cops insane as you play hip hop DJ and change CT's just cause you can! Remember: These are my opinions only and you should not base your buying decision soley on them. Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [Repeater-Builder] WAV forms to Courtesy Tones
Cool! Glad to help. Kenneth P. Cook Jr., W8DZN 5726 Timpson Rd. Caledonia, Ohio 43314 President, Bucyrus Amateur Radio Club Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Crawford Co., Ohio ARRL VE, ARRL Registered, Certifiied Instructor/Examiner for ECOMM Levels I, II and III. Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
RE: [Repeater-Builder] WAV forms to Courtesy Tones
I have a CAT-1000 controller and using the DVR I am able to have had different WAV files recorded into it. Works great. I once had the Nextel beep. beep to see how it sounded. It was ok to play with, but got on your nerves in a few minutes so I changed it. There are a lot of possibilities with a DVR on a repeater. Kenneth P. Cook Jr., W8DZN 5726 Timpson Rd. Caledonia, Ohio 43314 President, Bucyrus Amateur Radio Club Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Crawford Co., Ohio ARRL VE, ARRL Registered, Certifiied Instructor/Examiner for ECOMM Levels I, II and III. From: Wade Lake [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2004 10:29 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] WAV forms to Courtesy Tones Having homebrewed several of my own controllers, I have done exactly the thing you are asking. There are some limitations but it will depend mostly on two factors: 1) The complexity of the wav file you are trying to imitate. 2)The abilities of the controller you are using. Personally, I would have to hearthe wav file and know the capabilities of your controller and with that myself or someone here in the group who knows the controller you are using could more than likely help you out. Good luck - and 73 Wade - KR7K - Original Message - From: Kevin Natalia To: Repeater Builder Users Group Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 11:53 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] WAV forms to Courtesy Tones Hi All, I have a couple of wav files which I would like to try and use as a courtesy tone. Problem I have, is that the controller will only accept 1 or 2 tone sequences I would like to try and somehow get the tone pattern for the wav file, and use them to program my controller. Anyone got any ideas Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM. Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
RE: [Repeater-Builder] 1-day scanner sale - RS PRO-83 1/2 Price
I was able to purchase one at 8:45pm or 15 minutes before the store closed. Not a bad little scanner especially for the price. Great value. Kenneth P. Cook Jr., W8DZN President, Bucyrus Amateur Radio Club Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Crawford Co., Ohio ARRL VE, ARRL Registered, Certifiied Instructor/Examiner for ECOMM Levels I, II and III. -Original Message- From: Jeff Thomas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 9:54 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 1-day scanner sale - RS PRO-83 1/2 Price Phone order shows they are in-stock: I think you can order them 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422). http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLGproduct%5Fid=20-50 1 - Original Message - From: Mathew Quaife [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 10:22 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 1-day scanner sale - RS PRO-83 1/2 Price This is true, but bet if there is any left you can get them to sell you one. A sold item is better than a discontinued item. Enjoy! Mathew It's not a 1-day sale - it was only from 6AM until Noon. Joe M. Mike WA6ILQ wrote: Forwarded to WA6ILQ by another mailing list... Subject: 1-day scanner sale - RS PRO-83 1/2 Price Had to go to Radio Shack today for work, which turned out good for me. Today (Nov. 26) ONLY the PRO-83 is $59.99, 1/2 off. This is a non- trunking scanner. It covers the normal VHF and UHF scanner frequencies (i.e. no mil air) and 800/900 MHz. It has ten banks of memories, with 20 memories per bank. What sets this scanner apart is the feature called Signal Stalker Search. This functions in a manner similar to the Optoelectronics Scout's ability to reaction tune a receiver by detecting nearby transmissions. I use a Scout - Smart Line - Bearcat combination, and the PRO-83 is comparable, better is some ways and worse in others (one improvement is that everything is in one box). If you had a Scout / Smartline / Bearcat you could be within 50 feet of someone with a handheld and when they squeezed the PTT you'd instantly have the TX freq and PL. This can be useful in many situations. The RS scanner - at $60 - is handy for just this feature. In addition you get a 10m/low band / 6m / aircraft / 2m / highband / UHF / 800 / 900 mhz scanner that you can load up with frequencies from your PC. Get them while they are in stock !!! Mike WA6ILQ Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
