Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF 5000

2004-06-06 Thread russ
Hey John and the group, Our ten meters is down as the riggers are working on the tower. Taking one down and installing a new one. (Going from 400' to 525') but it is south of Philly south of Chester PA. We do get into down town Manhatten (NY) from two of our repeaters. South MT. and The Lake. if

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Slightly off topic

2004-06-06 Thread Q
Our local system sends 3 seconds,must be valid for one full second...you want some delay to prevent falsing. - Original Message - From: Kevin Bednar [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2004 6:56 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Slightly off

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Slightly off topic

2004-06-06 Thread Kevin Bednar
Thanks much. Do you know of any way to set of a specific SAME code on the monitor? -Original Message- From: Q [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2004 8:21 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Slightly off topic Our local system sends 3

[Repeater-Builder] RLC2 Controller and a Weather Radio

2004-06-06 Thread w9mwq
Wonder what type of setups operators are using to connect a weather radio to thier repeaters. I am using an RLC2 controller. What is the easiest way to connect it up. Ideas. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 VHF questions

2004-06-06 Thread Tom Manning
Greg 500mw is a good value to look for. Sometimes you will see an exciter with only 400mw output and still have 110 watts out of the amp. 73's de Tom Manning, AF4UG Gregg Lengling wrote: Okay not real familiar with the VHF version of this repeater, just need to know one thing. What is

[Repeater-Builder] East coast system?

2004-06-06 Thread russ
Hello All, GEE! I got 46 e-mails about can I use the system. The answer is YES! All the repeaters in the Metro-Comm, INC system are 100% open. Yes every one is welcome to e-mail Kathy, AB2LF to get the list of repeaters her e-mail address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] no Metro-Comm, INC does not

Re: [Repeater-Builder] East coast system?

2004-06-06 Thread JOHN MACKEY
Russ- Is this the same system that broadcasts all the spam type conversations from the other bands on to 10 meters during band openings? russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All, GEE! I got 46 e-mails about can I use the system. The answer is YES! All the repeaters in the Metro-Comm, INC

[Repeater-Builder] Re: PD220 antennas

2004-06-06 Thread Ed Folta
Can anyone suggest a source for best price on DB220-7 Stationmaster antenna(s) Need 6 ( n.i.b. ) Ed Folta Com/Rad Inc 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:

[Repeater-Builder] MSF 5000 Internal Duplexer Tee?

2004-06-06 Thread surf_boy82
Question for the group with those familiar with MSF 5000 repeaters, specifically the UHF ones with internal filtering: The Duplexer Tee, the little silver block about 1 inch square that connects between the receiver and transmitter filter output and gives you your antenna connection is

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: PD220 antennas

2004-06-06 Thread russ
This is easy! We bought 2 of them this spring from Cook Towers for the Metro-Comm system to replace ageing PD-200's. Great to deal with and they will help you as well as discount to Ham's. The e-mail address is ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) they have a toll free number but I do not know it off the top on my

[Repeater-Builder] Need help in NC

2004-06-06 Thread Rich Garcia
Need to speak to some hams in various parts of NC. Can some of you contact me off list ? Thanks, Rich K4GPS 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

RE: [Repeater-Builder] IFR 1200

2004-06-06 Thread Jeff DePolo WN3A
You can buy in-line RF fuse holders; maybe the mod was using a chassis-mount RF fuse holder? I have one that is a regular (not chassis mount) BNC male to BNC female; I think it says Anritsu on it but was probably OEM'ed by someone else. JFW and Alan Industries also make RF fuse holders. I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] East coast system?

2004-06-06 Thread Don
It runs 200 watts to a 3 dbd omni at about 429' on the tower. Russ How Far in Miles can one Hear the 10 Meter Sig , Ground Wave not Skip . Thanks Don KA9QJG Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To

Re: [Repeater-Builder] East coast system?

2004-06-06 Thread russ
Hey Don, It really is not all that good. About 20 to 30 miles as a rule and when the skip comes up much less. smile Way to many repeaters on to few pairs. It would be nice if every on would PL there 10 meter repeater but %^*(*^ guys just won't. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] East coast system?

2004-06-06 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I don't know what it sounds like from the East Coast, but out West, all four 10M Repeater pairs are effectively useless, with some repeater receivers in some locations hearing just fine while others are just barely hearing enough to kerchunk, playing the time and date lady, and other amusing

Re: [Repeater-Builder] East coast system?

2004-06-06 Thread russ
Hey LJ, I have heard it all! Here on the east side of the country it is the same. But when the skip is not there is a bit of fun. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 5:02 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder]

Re: [Repeater-Builder] East coast system?

2004-06-06 Thread russ
You are right! I belive we should have a web site and we did have at one time but the 12 year old who buit and ran it became 20 years old found out about girls and we have not heard from him in a few years. I keep all the repeaters up and running and that is all I want to do smile. Kathy

Re: [Repeater-Builder] East coast system?

2004-06-06 Thread russ
Gee John, I have heard the same crap on two meters about PL! Funny Comm-Spec makes decoder for any radio out there. The folks here all have to have pl on the receivers soon. Maybe one one year left. It helps alot. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: JOHN MACKEY [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: