Re: [Repeater-Builder] Proto boards
Hi Ralph,
Check out the yahoo group, ecbarter:. I know the guy who started it (DL).
People trade/swap electronics parts, wire, etc.
73, KD6AAJ
--- On Tue, 7/6/10, Ralph S. Turk w7...@comcast.net wrote:
From: Ralph S. Turk w7...@comcast.net
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Proto boards
To: Repeater-Builder Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 12:16 PM
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Hi All
Looking for small etched, maybe drilled, small boards with layout for
several transistors, resistors etc all isolated pads
Also looking for ones that have layouts for 8pin, 14 pin or 16 pin dip with
isolated pads for hook up
I have some misc of the above and they are great for inverters, buffers,
little op amps for increasing the level of the disc or tx audio.
Any ideas?
Ralph
[Repeater-Builder] Re: A warning to Land Mobile Radio Dealers
Strange, considering the GMRS can come with radios you buy, before you even have the license. I guess you have to be one of the BIG boys to sell radios preprogrammed with those freqs. and there is an EXCEPTION: Title 47: Telecommunication PART 90PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES Subpart NOperating Requirements § 90.427 Precautions against unauthorized operation. (a) Each transmitter shall be so installed and protected that it is not accessible to or capable of operation by persons other than those duly authorized by and under the control of the licensee. Provisions of this part authorizing certain unlicensed persons to operate stations, or authorizing unattended operation of stations in certain circumstances, shall not be construed to change or diminish in any respect the responsibility of station licensees to maintain control over the stations licensed to them (including all transmitter units thereof), or for the proper functioning and operation of those stations and transmitter units in accordance with the terms of the licenses of those stations. (b) Except for frequencies used in accordance with §90.417, no person shall program into a transmitter frequencies for which the licensee using the transmitter is not authorized. and: § 90.417 Interstation communication. top (a) Any station licensed under this part may communicate with any other station without restriction as to type, service, or licensee when the communications involved relate directly to the imminent safety-of-life or property. (b) Any station licensed under this part may communicate with any other station licensed under this part, with U.S. Government stations, and with foreign stations, in connection with mutual activities, provided that where the communication involves foreign stations prior approval of the Commission must be obtained, and such communication must be permitted by the government that authorizes the foreign station. Communications by Public Safety Pool eligibles with foreign stations will be approved only to be conducted in accordance with Article 5 of the Inter-American Radio Agreement, Washington, DC, 1949, the provisions of which are set forth in §90.20(b). [43 FR 54791, Nov. 22, 1978, as amended at 62 FR 18933, Apr. 17, 1997] ---end of CFR regs--- So, what's to stop someone from saying they programmed a freq for emergency use only? Why else have the exception, unless you are expected to have an unauthorized frequency programed in your radio? So, the exception (90.417) clearly makes 90.427 un-enforceable UNLESS you can prove intent to operate on the unauthorized frequency for NON-emergency communications. The school was operating on the frequency, but they don't say what kind of communication was involved. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, wd8chl wd8...@... wrote: In February, a large two-way radio dealer was issued a Notice Of Violation (NOV) by the FCC for adding a frequency into radios that the customer was not licensed for. The Notice stated that Section 90.427(b) prohibits programming into a transmitter frequencies the licensee using the transmitter is not authorized for. Make sure your customers are licensed for the frequencies you put in radios you sell! Information from Mission Critical Magazine, May 2010. FCC enforcement case NOV 20103298. - Jim Barbour Transcore
[Repeater-Builder] Updated repeater-builder page work fine for me
As of April 13, 2010 the updated http://www.repeater-builder.com page works fine for me. It took me a few seconds before it redirected to http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/ page. 73, KD6AAJ
Solved: [Repeater-Builder] Problems reaching the RB website sigh
AHA! I figured out your problem. Drop the s. It's supposed to be repeater-builder not repeater-builders --- On Thu, 4/8/10, John k...@bellsouth.net wrote: From: John k...@bellsouth.net Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Problems reaching the RB website sigh To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 1:54 PM Repeater-Builder site works fine under Netscape 7.0, no problems John Wayne Leake wrote: I tried accessing http://repeater-builders.com/ and http://www.repeater-bulders.com/ with the latest IE under win XP, and had no problem Firefox and K-Melon both take me to a web page that suggests the URL may be for sale. I had a problem, for a very short time, with one hoster, that took a web site to a different place when not using the www. a bit of checking and the host site too care of that problem. Seems like maybe someone is trying to hijack the url, but why it only affects some browsers is a mystery indeed. Does need to be looked into... Wayne WA2YNE http://www.desert-rat.com
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Tape
Rubber tape is good for high-vibration environments, where the insulation could get rubbed off over time. The rubber would get worn down before the insulation. Apply cloth tape over it to keep rubber from dripping off in high heat. Cloth tape is good for higher temps (won't stretch like plastic), and you can tie it in knots :) BUT, cloth tape attracts moisture! Cloth tape is good for base-ball bats! :) I like Super 88 and 33+, depending on the application. 77 is the cheaper stuff I use to tape wires together and pull through conduit. 73, KD6AAJ --- On Wed, 9/9/09, hitekgearhead hitekgearh...@hotmail.com wrote: From: hitekgearhead hitekgearh...@hotmail.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Tape To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 3:47 PM I have heard you all mention scotch super 33 vinyl electrical tape and recommended it for a few different uses. Is there still any use for rubber and cloth type electrical tapes for certain specific tasks? Yahoo! Groups Links mailto:repeater-builder-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Getting mice out of a repeater sight
70% Isopropanol Alcohal is my favorite cleaner. Make sure all power is off to the radio, and give it a few minutes to evaporate before restoring power. 73, KD6AAJ --- On Tue, 7/28/09, Michael Ryan mryan...@tampabay.rr.com wrote: From: Michael Ryan mryan...@tampabay.rr.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Getting mice out of a repeater sight To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 1:25 PM Leave them a note, tell them it’s a CLOSED repeater system. ( Sorry, I couldn’t resist..) Are you in a cold climate area or is the repeater in a WARMER area than the outside ambient air temp? - M From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jed Barton Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 4:19 PM To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Getting mice out of a repeater sight Hey guys, I am sure many of you have been through this before. The evil mice decided to waunder in to my repeater sight. Up until now they avoided my repeater, but when I went up there, I was less than pleased. They didn't chew any wires thank god, but they walked across the top of the icom rp4020, and left some presents if you know what I mean. I need some input, what's the best way to clean it up, anything in particular? All the covers were on, so I don't think they got inside, but haven't pulled the cover off yet. Any ideas? Thanks, Jed __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4283 (20090727) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4283 (20090727) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4283 (20090727) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Getting mice out of a repeater sight
The only reason I suggest alcohol, is it is not corrosive to the electronics. O course, if you remove the covers and use bleach, that is ine, as long as you rinse them off. I like to use bleach for everything in my house. And Lysol wipes, or the Kirkland branded wipes from Costco. 73!
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT Fish paper
Maybe google for Micarta. We use it for Hi-Voltage (480 VAC) stuff. Material we use is thicker than fish paper, though. If I find any info on fish paper, I'll post it. 73, kd6aaj --- On Thu, 3/5/09, dallasreact112 dallasreact...@yahoo.com wrote: From: dallasreact112 dallasreact...@yahoo.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT Fish paper To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 2:28 PM Does anybody know of a good source for fish paper insulating material? I trying to find it available in small quantities. 73 Bernie Parker K5BP Yahoo! Groups Links
RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT Fish paper
OK, I guess the info is found, I'll leave at that. 73, KD6AAJ
Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2 meter noise help!
Yep, sounds like high voltage noise from a dirty insulator, more noticeable in foggy conditions. Dirt attracts moisture and at 12,000 Volts (or whatever the potential is) you get small shorts that crackle, like in the back of a dirty TV set. If you track it down to a Power Company's insulator, give them a call. I was working at a saw mill one night when the substation there went down from saw dust accumulation on the insulators. 73, KD6AAJ --- On Wed, 1/28/09, Joe k1ike_m...@snet.net wrote: From: Joe k1ike_m...@snet.net Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2 meter noise help! To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 6:45 AM Have you taken a yagi on the roof and tried to determine the direction of the noise? I find that using the AM mode (on my handheld scanner or HT) is easier to pinpoint some forms of noise. You didn't say that you eliminated the antenna. Using the yagi on the roof should give you an idea of where (or where not) the noise is coming from. I've been off packet radio for years, but one of the experiments I always wanted to do is try and audio DSP unit to eliminate some forms of noise. Many people don't realize it, but you have discovered how destructive noise can be to a packet AFSK signal. I had a bad power line insulator/tie wire combination outside my house that completely decimated my Netrom node digipeater. The signal sounded good to the human ear, but the TNC just couldn't decode anything but a full quieting signal. 73, Joe, K1ike Christopher K. Greenhalgh wrote: While not a true repeater, I hoping the gurus here can help me. Station info can be seen here; http://www.n8wct.com/n8wct-4/ The noise is a subtle low-frequency bacon crackling. It is apparent across the whole 2 meter band. Every piece of (my) equipment has been replaced, or substituted. We even bypassed the filter, turned everything off, and the noise was still present, even on battery power. SWR is fine...the station can be heard 90 miles away. Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola transistors
I have a motorola RF Data book that has transistors in it. I'll try to find the book and see if they are in there. 73, DE KD6AAJ --- On Mon, 11/10/08, Ian Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Ian Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola transistors To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, November 10, 2008, 6:13 PM Does anyone have any specs on Motorola transistors M1106 and M1107? - I would need their operating frequency. Nothing found on Google. Thanks Ian VA2IR Yahoo! Groups Links
RE: [Repeater-Builder] seeking executive mobile radio information
Thanks Eric! Maybe I can trade it to someone local who wants one. I'll have to see if I have the other crystal somewhere, and see if I can turn it on. With no manual, it is almost impossible to know where to start. I had a Mocom 70 also, but I think it got tossed before we moved. I'll have to look for the Mocom 70. If anyone here desperately needs some parts from it, let me know. 73, KD6AAJ --- On Sun, 10/26/08, Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] seeking executive mobile radio information To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, October 26, 2008, 9:44 AM That combination number is for a Mastr Progress Line Executive Series mobile radio, which was offered in three low-band splits: A (25-33 MHz), B (33-42 MHz), and C (42-54 MHz). Since your radio is in the middle split, there are some modifications necessary to achieve proper operation at six meters. Unlike later GE radios, this model requires many coils to be changed, along with many capacitors, in order to operate efficiently in the 50-54 MHz band. It will take some effort, but it is do-able. If you have only one crystal for the radio, it will be difficult to first verify that it works on its original frequencies, before starting the modification for 6m. Take note that the B and C splits both use low-side injection for the RX oscillator, but the C split crystal output is tripled while the B split is doubled. The prognosis for a full-duplex modification is not so good. One fellow in my area spent many months trying to convert the same model of radio into a repeater, but could not avoid significant in-cabinet desense, He finally used separate radios for RX and TX, with all power and signal lines filtered, and got it to work. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kd6aaj Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 10:17 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] seeking executive mobile radio information I have a low-band RG64TCN22 GE Executive Mobile, including the slide- on bracket (I used a 10A key to unlock it). According to the LBI list, the maintenance manual I need is LBI-3748. It is not in the LBI section, or on the Wish List. Incidently I DO have LBI-4124 for Master Progressive Line, which is on the Wish List. According to the numbers, this radio is a trunk-mount mobile,12VDC negative ground, 38-64 Watts, 20 MHz channel spacing, 33-42 MHz, 2 freq TX and 2 freq RX. I don't have the control head, but the inside is sparkling clean, no dust, corrosion or any other signs of physical damage! The one crystal in it reads 43 MHz. It has 2 tubes in the PA. I got it in 1993 as a left-over from the 2-way shop I used to work in. If I can get it to work, I could make a 6 meter repeater out of it. Does anyone have info on this beast? 73, KD6AAJ Yahoo! Groups Links
[Repeater-Builder] seeking executive mobile radio information
I have a low-band RG64TCN22 GE Executive Mobile, including the slide- on bracket (I used a 10A key to unlock it). According to the LBI list, the maintenance manual I need is LBI-3748. It is not in the LBI section, or on the Wish List. Incidently I DO have LBI-4124 for Master Progressive Line, which is on the Wish List. According to the numbers, this radio is a trunk-mount mobile,12VDC negative ground, 38-64 Watts, 20 MHz channel spacing, 33-42 MHz, 2 freq TX and 2 freq RX. I don't have the control head, but the inside is sparkling clean, no dust, corrosion or any other signs of physical damage! The one crystal in it reads 43 MHz. It has 2 tubes in the PA. I got it in 1993 as a left-over from the 2-way shop I used to work in. If I can get it to work, I could make a 6 meter repeater out of it. Does anyone have info on this beast? 73, KD6AAJ
Re: [Repeater-Builder] LMR-400 Cable
I suspect you my need hardline for that distance. I have an interesting theory... What if the length of coax actually were actually long enough for the tx signal to remain on the wire while in RX mode? Probably need to be a mile long ;) Another thought; anyone ever run seperate long cables from the TX and RX cavities to the combiner (splitter) on the antenna side while the combiner was close to the antenna? | TX cavity |||--coax-O\ combiner | \Ocoax-| Antenna / /|\ RX cavity |||-coax--O/ / \ 73, KD6AAJ --- On Wed, 10/1/08, Tom Elmore [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Tom Elmore [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Repeater-Builder] LMR-400 Cable To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 10:06 AM I recently put a six meter repeater (52.810/51.110) on the air here in Anchorage, Alaska. I am feeding it with about 60 feet of LMR-400 cable and am experiencing quite a bit of desense. I did a search for LMR-400 in duplex operation and came across several posts from users of this list and decided to sign up and investigate some more. I am running a GE Master Pro at 100 watts into a 8 cavity Sinclair duplexer. The antenna is a Diamond co-linear mounted about 35 feet above ground at the present time. I live on a hill here in town and currently have the repeater mounted at my home qth. When I terminate the duplexer into a dummy load and look at it with the spectrum analyzer it performs very well with no desense. Connecting up the antenna is another story altogether. I have been pulling my hair out over this one thinking it must be a duplexer problem. Originally I fed the antenna with RG-213 which I know is not the best choice for repeater use but it is what I had handy at the time. I was getting desense with the RG-213 so I switched to the LMR-400 since I had a roll someone had given me. I actually think I had slightly less desense with the RG-213. Is the 400 really not that suitable for duplex operation even at 6 meters? What would be a good alternate choice ? Thank You Tom Elmore KA1NVZ Anchorage, Alaska
Re: [Repeater-Builder] LMR Crimping Tools
ebay for ham 2 coax. This guy has some nice ratchet crimp kits, and custom kits available for about $50. Here is the ebay store as of tonight, 8-31-2008: http://stores.ebay.com/EE-INDUSTRIES_W0QQsspagenameZL2QQtZkm --- On Sun, 8/31/08, Adam C. Feuer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Adam C. Feuer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Repeater-Builder] LMR Crimping Tools To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, August 31, 2008, 7:22 AM Hello All, I'm in the market for a ratchet crimp tool for LMR400, LMR240, RG213, and RG58. I believe I'll either need two tools or one handle with replaceable dies. Anyone have a specific brand or model that they're happy with? If so, where did you get it? Thanks! Adam N2ACF
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Yahoo hiccup????
Yahoo sucks. Anytime I email myself, it ends up in the Junk folder. Peother people in my addressbook (including myself) either end up in JUNK or SPAM. --- On Tue, 8/26/08, Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Yahoo hiccup To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 11:57 AM no multi posting here Chuck Kelsey wrote: Is it just me, or is everyone getting the repeated posting of this, maybe 6-8 times now??? Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - *From:* n9wys mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Sent:* Saturday, August 23, 2008 7:46 PM *Subject:* RE: [Repeater-Builder] We all Love Super 33+ - Was Antenna connectors sealing instructions OK, let’s all open our hymnals to page 85 and sing, “What a friend we have in 3M”… ;-) Mark – N9WYS Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Who is Scotch Kote?
Scotch Kote is a 3M product, amber to brown in color (I've seen black, too). Another brand sells something called Liquid-Tape, essentialy the same thing, but I think Scotch Kote Dries harder, where Liquid Tape is more like tar, and gets tacky when hot. It is designed for sealing electrical connections against moisture or dirt, typicaly used to seal electrical tape wrapped around coaxial connectors and high-voltage (up to 480VAC) connections. 73, kd6aaj --- On Wed, 7/23/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Who is Scotch Kote? To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 9:23 PM Hi All! I'm sorry to say this but after all the stuff of the past few days that when I saw the post on: How to remove Scotch Kote ... I thought he was a member that someone we wanted off the list!! My mind is going . I can feel it! 73, Brian WD9HSY Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today.
[Repeater-Builder] Re: In desperate need of CES 1000M manual
I gace CES Wireless a call today, 1(800)327-9956, and asked about the 1000M for you. The gentleman I spoke with (Troy) said it is about 30 years old! He said he would try and find some info on it, he has to ask another person who has been there longer than him. He's been there 20 yrs. I gave him my email, my callsign at yahoo.com in case he finds anything. 73, KD6AAJ --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, gebhardstephen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good evening all, I just got my hands on a Aerotron repeater, with a CES 1000M ANI Code reader, and a CES 520-D intelligent duplex interconnect. I cannot find a programming manual for the 1000M anywhere. I am pretty sure that this unit will support a simple repeater controller, but I can't get into it! It appears that this repeater was set up soley for a phone patch, nothing else, so it is not repeating any signals, except for when the interconnect is active. Anyone out there know where I can find a copy of the 1000M manual? Thanks and 73's Steve, WD0EZS
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: How to remove Scotch Kote
I use Lysol® Brand Bathroom Cleaner with Citric Acid as the active ingrediant. It is pretty caustic. I switched to that when my wife was pregnant, not as nasty as chlorine bleach (or the gallon of murriatic acid I have) but ventilation is a must. Or, go to the pharmacy and get some powdered citric acid and mix with water (wear personal protective equipment: goggles, gloves, etc). Citric Acicd is supposedly pretty good for PC-Board etching...have to try it some time. --- On Wed, 7/23/08, skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: How to remove Scotch Kote To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 8:50 AM I've tried a fair number of of orange citrus cleaning compounds. Some of the industrial versions are highly concentrated and work very well. I would expect places like McMaster Carr, Grainger and similar Industrial Supply Sources to carry the serious concentrated versions. Home Depot carries Zep aka Zepp, which is just OK and not nearly as serious or concentrated as what I call the industrial stuff. Citrus Magic is another consumer cleaner... Compared to the serious business industrial versions Zepp is just OK. I've been on the prowl for the serious commercial stuff after trying some of the less impressive concentrates. I would again expect the industrial quality citrus orange cleaner to arrive in the 1 to 3 gallon concentrate size, thick white jug or bottle, and a MSDS paper included. I/we should have saved the bottle from the last good concentrate I purchased many years back... but a large bottle of the good stuff will last you years. cheers, skipp Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems there are a lot of orange cleaning compounds. A couple of years ago I had my roof replaced. Even though they set up tarps to catch the old shingles, the siding still suffered a lot of scuff marks as stuff slid off the roof. When the job was done, the roofers went around the house spraying this citrus-smelling stuff on the vinyl siding, waited about 10 seconds, then wiped it and the tar streaks right off. If you leave it on too long, it'll take the paint right off aluminum siding and the stuff they use to wrap around exposed wood on houses. Most of this stuff is only sold commercially, but if it looks orange in color and smells of citrus, chances are it'll do the job for tar, gum, most adhesives, and Scotch Kote. Bob M. == --- On Tue, 7/22/08, Scott Zimmerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Scott Zimmerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Repeater-Builder] How to remove Scotch Kote To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 7:57 PM Awhile back, I had asked this list for ideas on how to remove Scotch Kote weather proofing. I was at an auto detailing place today and just happened to ask them their opinion on the matter. The woman pulled out a liquid in a spray bottle and gave the dried puddle a few squirts. She waited a minute or so, and sprayed the area again. After waiting a few more minutes, she gave another spray and started to brush the area with a stiff bristle brush. Sure enough the scotch cote started to come loose from the carpet. I then asked her to try the spot on the seat. Sure enough, same results. The spray was called 'California orange': http://www.prowax.com/1prod_bulls/C-66pb8_8_07.pdf At almost $80 per gallon, it's a bit pricey. Here is a version in a spray can: http://www.prowax.com/1prod_bulls/ACO_660pb8_8_07.pdf It's a bit more reasonable at $15 per can, but it's not available in all states due to environmental restrictions. There you go. Of course, the best plan is not to spill the stuff. If you do though, this stuff might help you out. Good Luck, Scott Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 474 Barnett Rd Boswell, PA 15531 Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Strange BNC-like connector
I remember those in electronics class at the community college. I think they are a propriatary connector HP used on their equipment. --- On Wed, 7/23/08, Ted Bleiman K9MDM - MDM Radio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Ted Bleiman K9MDM - MDM Radio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Strange BNC-like connector To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 7:21 AM try pasternak he may show this connector. sounds like an HV connector I encountered back years ago. its a fooler if you don't look carefully. mdm Ted Bleiman K9MDM MDM Radio If its in stock...we've got it! P O Box 31353 Chicago, IL 60631-0353 773.631.5130 fax 773.775.8096 web http://www.mdmradio.com - email - [EMAIL PROTECTED] DIRECT ALL EMAIL --- On Wed, 7/23/08, Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Strange BNC-like connector To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 9:14 AM I've got an old piece of HP test equipment that has a very strange BNC connector on the back. Initially it looks just like an ordinary BNC female jack, and an ordinaryh BNC male connector will start to fit it, but... It has THREE little nibs sticking out the sides at 120 degree offsets, instead of the usual two nibs 180 degrees apart. I've not come upon any other connector like it. A regular BNC male will fit inside but the locking ring with two slots won't mate with the three nibs on the outside of the jack. RF Connectors doesn't have anything like it, and I haven't seen one in the Mouser catalog. I could post a photo if it would be helpful. Anyone have a clue? Bob M.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] How to remove Scotch Kote
I also like the Orange Goop® hand cleaner (the kind with no pumice or abrasives of any kind), http://www.goophandcleaner.com I have used it to get Black-Jack tar off my hands when running conduit on a roof. Also removeing tar off the family car. Made in USA! I find it at the local dollar store sometimes, and buy several at a time. --- On Wed, 7/23/08, Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] How to remove Scotch Kote To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 2:55 AM It seems there are a lot of orange cleaning compounds. A couple of years ago I had my roof replaced. Even though they set up tarps to catch the old shingles, the siding still suffered a lot of scuff marks as stuff slid off the roof. When the job was done, the roofers went around the house spraying this citrus-smelling stuff on the vinyl siding, waited about 10 seconds, then wiped it and the tar streaks right off. If you leave it on too long, it'll take the paint right off aluminum siding and the stuff they use to wrap around exposed wood on houses. Most of this stuff is only sold commercially, but if it looks orange in color and smells of citrus, chances are it'll do the job for tar, gum, most adhesives, and Scotch Kote. Bob M. == --- On Tue, 7/22/08, Scott Zimmerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Scott Zimmerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Repeater-Builder] How to remove Scotch Kote To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 7:57 PM Awhile back, I had asked this list for ideas on how to remove Scotch Kote weather proofing. I was at an auto detailing place today and just happened to ask them their opinion on the matter. The woman pulled out a liquid in a spray bottle and gave the dried puddle a few squirts. She waited a minute or so, and sprayed the area again. After waiting a few more minutes, she gave another spray and started to brush the area with a stiff bristle brush. Sure enough the scotch cote started to come loose from the carpet. I then asked her to try the spot on the seat. Sure enough, same results. The spray was called 'California orange': http://www.prowax.com/1prod_bulls/C-66pb8_8_07.pdf At almost $80 per gallon, it's a bit pricey. Here is a version in a spray can: http://www.prowax.com/1prod_bulls/ACO_660pb8_8_07.pdf It's a bit more reasonable at $15 per can, but it's not available in all states due to environmental restrictions. There you go. Of course, the best plan is not to spill the stuff. If you do though, this stuff might help you out. Good Luck, Scott Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 474 Barnett Rd Boswell, PA 15531 Yahoo! Groups Links
