Re: [Repeater-Builder] IC 2720

2004-12-01 Thread Mark Holman
I was wondering if the RF Amp is designed to operate where you are using them wouldn't you have to change the RF Amp Module ? I know everyone does that but I read the specs to the amps on RF Parts web site despite you tune the ant. for low SWR but wouldn't you have to install a RF Mod. for

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hi there,Glad to have found this group

2004-12-01 Thread Mark Holman
to answer your FCC Question go to http://www.fcc.gov Is broadcasting your gig ? try http://www.sbe.org also type in Broadcasting in Google be surprised to fin alot of stuff ... Mark Holman Isn't Radio Fun !! ?? Electronics Student - Original Message - From: Marty Moilanen [EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] advice on test equipment

2004-12-01 Thread Bob Dengler
At 11/29/2004 05:06 PM, you wrote: I'm wondering what folks recommend using as far as service monitors/spectrum analyzers for tuning up rigs and duplexers. I tried searching through the message archives but wasn't getting results. I'm looking at stuff in the sub $1000 range. One type I've

Re: [Repeater-Builder] need input on changing Mitrekoscillator crystal

2004-12-01 Thread Neil McKie
The Mitrek top cover is painted ... and won't provide good shielding because of it. Neil - WA6KLA Mike WA6ILQ wrote: Usually if the covers are in place, that won't be a problem (the Mitreks are built in a pretty tight housing) but if it is, then the solution is in my Mitrek

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Steve Scott

2004-12-01 Thread Neil McKie
Hi Dick, Hope all is well. 73, Neil McKie - WA6KLA rabremer wrote: Hi to the group Hopefully not too much off topic. I talked with Steve on the week of the 13th he said he would ship on Saturday the 18, talked with him today 27th he said he would ship on Wednesday 29.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ten meter repeater setups

2004-12-01 Thread Matt
Its low in the cycle right now for sure. When things are good on 10m there's a new problem for you guys in the US. The RSGB have just allocated the one of the repeater input channels and one of the output channels for unattended internet gateways. This was originally going to be in the all

Re: [Repeater-Builder] need input on changing Mitrekoscillator crystal

2004-12-01 Thread mch
Painting eliminates the shielding properties of the metal? Joe M. Neil McKie wrote: The Mitrek top cover is painted ... and won't provide good shielding because of it. Neil - WA6KLA Mike WA6ILQ wrote: Usually if the covers are in place, that won't be a problem (the Mitreks

[Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS

2004-12-01 Thread jay_kruckenberg
I have a Motorola radio that has an active low COS signal. I need this to be an active high COS signal. Does anybody know how to build a simple circuit that will invert the COS signal from a low to a high signal? Thanks J Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS

2004-12-01 Thread Neil McKie
A 2N3904 transistor and a couple of resistors. Of course, part of this depends on the circuitry as supplied. Neil jay_kruckenberg wrote: I have a Motorola radio that has an active low COS signal. I need this to be an active high COS signal. Does anybody know how to build a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS

2004-12-01 Thread Q
Replce it with a GE ! Seriously,build a one transistor inverter,NPN with a 10 k pull up resistor. They naturally invert... jay_kruckenberg wrote: I have a Motorola radio that has an active low COS signal. I need this to be an active high COS signal. Does anybody know how to build a simple

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS

2004-12-01 Thread Neal Newman
Sorry I cannot resist this one.. And you call yourself a Ham? My wife the Novice could answer that question. Basic Transistor theory.. even an op-amp inverter Her reply isIf he does not know how to invert the signal he should not be building a repeater...! Next question...

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS

2004-12-01 Thread Steve Bosshard \(NU5D\)
I bought a bag of 2N6426 Darlington Pair transistors some time back. These work nicely for COS pick off because they do not load the existing circuit very much. Say you have a point that goes between 1/2 volt and 5 volts for a cor source, (it will take around 1.4 V to turn on a dp cause of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS

2004-12-01 Thread Mike WA6ILQ
At 08:00 PM 11/30/04, you wrote: I have a Motorola radio that has an active low COS signal. I need this to be an active high COS signal. Does anybody know how to build a simple circuit that will invert the COS signal from a low to a high signal? Thanks J What controller do you have that can't

[Repeater-Builder] Remote Receiver PL

2004-12-01 Thread Bill Powell
I'm in the early feasibility stage of moving an OEM repeater from single-site to multiple receivers and a central control/transmitter. The receivers will probably be linked to the control/transmitter site via microwave POTS quality audio channels; NO direct DC control. One fairly critical

Re: [Repeater-Builder] need input on changing Mitrekoscillator crystal

2004-12-01 Thread Neil McKie
... snicker ... When painted, there is no grounding for the cover. Neil mch wrote: Painting eliminates the shielding properties of the metal? Joe M. Neil McKie wrote: The Mitrek top cover is painted ... and won't provide good shielding because of it. Neil -

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS

2004-12-01 Thread Eric Brownell
Just like you, I've now failed to resist voicing my wish that you'd been successful at resisting your comments. How very rude! How about showing a little support to a probable newbie, eh? Eric -Original Message- From: Neal Newman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS

2004-12-01 Thread KI4AWK
...and if transistors are too hi tech, just use a relay! Just in case you were confused by the terms active low and active high, active low means to ground when active, and active high means to positive power source when active. John - Original Message - From: jay_kruckenberg [EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Remote Receiver PL

2004-12-01 Thread n3cdy
Why not put the PL decoder at the voter site where you can control it ? I'm in the early feasibility stage of moving an OEM repeater from single-site to multiple receivers and a central control/transmitter. The receivers will probably be linked to the control/transmitter site via

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS

2004-12-01 Thread Kevin Custer
Here ya go: http://www.repeater-builder.com/pix/cosswitch.gif Kevin jay_kruckenberg wrote: I have a Motorola radio that has an active low COS signal. I need this to be an active high COS signal. Does anybody know how to build a simple circuit that will invert the COS signal from a low to a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Remote Receiver PL

2004-12-01 Thread Kevin Custer
I agree with Phil, use the PL decoder at the voter. Your remote receiver set-up *should* have enough audio bandwidth to properly pass the PL tone from the users set into the linkback receiver. Doing it this way allows for local control of the PL decoders which means you can select which

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS

2004-12-01 Thread Wade Lake
Notice that his email username is groucho. I guess there is a reason for that. - Original Message - From: Eric Brownell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 9:56 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS Just like you,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS

2004-12-01 Thread Jeff Otterson
Neal Newman: You should be ashamed of yourself. Minus 10 Elmer points. Jeff At 11:44 PM 11/30/2004, you wrote: Sorry I cannot resist this one.. And you call yourself a Ham? My wife the Novice could answer that question. Basic Transistor theory.. even an op-amp inverter

[Repeater-Builder] Equipment suggestions- Help!

2004-12-01 Thread Anthony L .Ferguson
Greetings, I would like to enlist suggestions from the group for help. I have a project on my mind and has been bothering me for a while. In the area I live there is a need of a simplex repeater. I know that the term SIMPLX REPEATER is not a true repeater, but a message store and forwarding

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Remote Receiver PL

2004-12-01 Thread nj902
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bill Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm in the early feasibility stage of moving an OEM repeater from single-site to multiple receivers and a central control/transmitter... _ Since

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Steve Scott

2004-12-01 Thread Steve Scott
Hello all, I've just returned from Arizona and will be shipping those items that many are waiting for. Work priorities have consumed my time recently. After catching-up locally today, I will focus on getting those items to the individuals that have been waiting. I will check my E-mail in more

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Equipment suggestions- Help!

2004-12-01 Thread Nate Duehr
Anthony L .Ferguson wrote: Greetings, I would like to enlist suggestions from the group for help. I have a project on my mind and has been bothering me for a while. In the area I live there is a need of a simplex repeater. I know that the term SIMPLX REPEATER is not a true repeater, but a