Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fan controller

2003-12-25 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 05:04 AM 12/25/03 +, you wrote: I need a simple circuit for a repeater PA fan controller with delay time out. See below I did a search, but found nothing. That's funny. I put the three words repeater fan control into Google and got over 16,000 hits. The first 30 or so were

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fan controller

2003-12-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
David, Nothing is simpler than a thermal switch. I bought a #317-1094-ND thermoswitch from Digi-Key that closes at 50 degrees C (122 degrees F) that fills the bill perfectly, for just $9. I drilled and tapped two holes on one of the radio's heat sink fins, and mounted the switch with a dab of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fan controller

2003-12-25 Thread Gene Colson
At 04:04 AM 12/25/03, you wrote: Also, don't forget simply using a controller that directly supports fans: http://www.ah6le.net/arcom/index.html . Simple doesn't necessarily mean cheap. To some people, plug-n-play is the most simple form. Not that these controllers are plug-n-play, but a relay

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola PAC/RT

2003-12-25 Thread Neil McKie
Hello ... The following is a list of the manuals for the VHF units: Availability is another thing. Whether I have a copy or not is still another thing - will know more when I go look ... it is 5am here and is probably 35 degrees in the library right now. I looked - the only

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fan controller

2003-12-25 Thread albemarle7
Aiprax (http:www.airpaxtsp.com/tspsite/6700.html) is a very nice thermo switch. Web site explains all about it. Been using them for years. The size of a T0-220 case, handles 1 amp although I prefer driving a fan relay then I can switch anything. Operating temps start out at 40 deg C and

[Repeater-Builder] New Group

2003-12-25 Thread Rick - VA3RZS/Charlotte - VA3CMR
Just to let every one know there is a new radio group [EMAIL PROTECTED] These radios are great fully duplex radios .. and run at 100% duty cycle with no modes. Hope to see some more people there Rick Szajkowski VA3 RZS Charlotte Darby VA3 CMR Node Owners of IRLP Node 2120 Lakefield Ont

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fan controller

2003-12-25 Thread Bryon Jeffers K0BSJ
If you are in the mood to spice it up a bit, Maxim has some really neat fan controller IC's. Here is a link to one of many, this one is a stand-alone and easy to interface. http://pdfserv.maxim-ic.com/en/ad/MAX6665-AD.pdf Bryon K0BSJ At 08:03 AM 12/25/2003 -0800, you wrote: At 04:04 AM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fan controller

2003-12-25 Thread Tony King - W4ZT
I use this one: http://repeater.w4zt.com/circuits/fanptt.html Modify it as you see fit. I also put a White-Rodgers fixed setting temperature switch (3F01-111 which closes at 110F and opens at 90F), available from Grainger http://grainger.com, in parallel with the relay and in contact with the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Cushman CE3

2003-12-25 Thread Neil McKie
I think it was known as the M20 conversion. Neil Robert Purvis VE3INY wrote: I have a Cushman CE3 service monitor. Its great for 2 meter and 6 meter use, but doesn't cover 430 to 450 mhz. At one time Cushman had an add-on that allowed coverage of 430 to 450. If anyone has