[Repeater-Builder] Re: Static / desense problems

2003-11-12 Thread Dan Hancock
Why do you believe that double shielded cable is necessary for an antenna run? What are you trying to keep the signal out of? Inter-cabling within the cabinet needs to be double shielded to prevent interaction between the TX and RX portions, but once those signals are merged at the output of the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Static / desense problems

2003-11-12 Thread Jim
Chuck Kelsey wrote: Both the antenna and feedline are suspect in my opinion. Yes, both have been used without problems in certain installations. But, more times than not, this isn't the case. If you expect professional results, you need consider professional components. Ham-grade parts

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TK-840-1

2003-11-12 Thread Richard Velez
Does anyone know how to increase the mic audio on this radio?? Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Deemphasis of discriminator receive audio

2003-11-12 Thread Adi Linden
From the http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/consindex.html page... Thank you! Adi -- Adi Linden | va3adi | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | http://adis.ca +-+ IRLP Node 2590 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario Your use of

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Static / desense problems

2003-11-12 Thread Laryn Lohman
H-- what about the case where your single shielded cable runs past a high power paging antenna, or your own repeater tx antenna? Seems that leakage INTO your receive antenna coax could be a consideration here. About RG213, I've witnessed desense in a duplex situation when using this

[Repeater-Builder] Corner Reflectors and UHF Repeaters

2003-11-12 Thread Steaven Rogers, AF4ZJ
Does anyone use or have tried to use a corner reflector on a UHF machine? Anyone care to share their thought on the use of this antenna. I know some antennas work great in normal operation, but when they are put into duplex service they croak. Just not sure about corner reflectors. Thanks

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TK-840-1

2003-11-12 Thread Pete Dziomba
Richard, it's through the software or via the front panel but ONLY if the radio is programmed to allow you to get into this mode on power up.. Good Luck, Pete Richard Velez wrote: Does anyone know how to increase the mic audio on this radio?? Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TK-840-1

2003-11-12 Thread Richard Velez
I have the software. Were on the menu controls this setting [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/12/03 05:33PM Richard, it's through the software or via the front panel but ONLY if the radio is programmed to allow you to get into this mode on power up.. Good Luck, Pete Richard Velez wrote: Does anyone

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TK-840-1

2003-11-12 Thread Pete Dziomba
There should be a TEST option under the Program pull down.. -Pete Richard Velez wrote: I have the software. Were on the menu controls this setting [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/12/03 05:33PM Richard, it's through the software or via the front panel but ONLY if the radio is programmed to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Static / desense problems

2003-11-12 Thread no6b
From: Jim [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Gene Colson wrote: And I am going to once again proclaim that with proper connectors, LMR 400 is as good as it gets.No more noisy that RG213. I am using it on 900 , 440 and VHF duplexers and assure you , there are no problems, Gene W7UVH Of course

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Static / desense problems

2003-11-12 Thread Dan Hancock
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 18:47:59 - From: Laryn Lohman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Static / desense problems H-- what about the case where your single shielded cable runs past a high power paging antenna, Unlikely, since that stuff is normally at the TOP of the tower, but special

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TK-840-1

2003-11-12 Thread XE2SI
If you have the Software, : 1 Read the radio 2 Go to test mode 3Press F10 4 Go to Maximum deviation 5 Adjust as necesary. If you only want to adjust the microphone sens. you only have to open the radio top and botom, take the front apart, in the components side will be a variable

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Static / desense problems

2003-11-12 Thread Ralph Mowery
Why do you believe that double shielded cable is necessary for an antenna run? What are you trying to keep the signal out of? Inter-cabling within the cabinet needs to be double shielded to prevent interaction between the TX and RX portions, but once those signals are merged at the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TK-840-1

2003-11-12 Thread Richard Velez
I went into test no options for mic audio is shown. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/12/03 05:50PM There should be a TEST option under the Program pull down.. -Pete Richard Velez wrote: I have the software. Were on the menu controls this setting [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/12/03 05:33PM Richard, it's