Re: [Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS

2004-12-03 Thread Sean Fitzharris
There is where the problem lies... your his elmer on this list. I guess your down 20 points. -Sean On Thu, 2 Dec 2004, Neal Newman wrote: Hey as an Elmer I teach my students electronic theory. His Elmer apparently has NOT. shame on Him minus -20 Elmer for him. Jeff Otterson

Re: [Repeater-Builder] snide remarks

2004-12-03 Thread Nate Duehr
As Dennis Miller would say... I don't want to get off on a rant here, but... Tony King - W4ZT wrote: Gentlemen, if you can't offer sincere help or an opinion that's relevant or that doesn't reflect negatively on your upbringing, it might be better to leave it alone. And how exactly is

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS

2004-12-03 Thread Neal Newman
Hey as an Elmer I teach my students electronic theory. His Elmer apparently has NOT. shame on Him minus -20 Elmer for him. Jeff Otterson wrote: 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

Re: 4-wire EM + VoIP (was: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Remote Receiver

2004-12-03 Thread Nate Duehr
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nate, We have the hardware and software solution you are looking for. See www.zapatatelephony.com under the remote base link. Steve WA6ZFT. Actually Steve, it was your project that sparked my interest in looking for such a beast as a small embedded ATA with

Re: CTCSS vs. carrier access (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] snide remarks)

2004-12-03 Thread russ
Just a point the Metro-Comm system here on the east coast. The voice ID comes on and tells you the PL is 156.7 system wide. In the Philly PA area the standard tone is 131.8 so you can just have the voice or CW ID tell you the PL. A lot of the new radio's will scan for the PL and that is real

CTCSS vs. carrier access (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] snide remarks)

2004-12-03 Thread Bob Dengler
At 12/2/2004 05:37 PM, you wrote: His comments about old farts is probably technically accurate. A large percentage of older hams (too large) will invite you over for an 807 and talk mighty talk about the old days of radio but they won't take ten minutes to solder a $30 tone board into their

Re: [Repeater-Builder] snide remarks

2004-12-03 Thread Tony King - W4ZT
Unfortunately, Nate apparently missed the entire point... At 08:37 PM 12/2/2004, you wrote: As Dennis Miller would say... I don't want to get off on a rant here, but... oh but you did... Tony King - W4ZT wrote: Gentlemen, if you can't offer sincere help or an opinion that's relevant or

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS

2004-12-03 Thread Neal Newman
Well thats 2 transistor inverters you now owe meLOL say the magic word and Build yourself a new Repeater.. Wade Lake wrote: 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] Looking for VHF MSF-5000 Repeater Service Manual

2004-12-03 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have a Motorola VHF MSF-5000 Repeater/Base station, with the test set, RIB and RSS, and am looking for a Service manual for the Repeater. Yes, I know they're available from Motorola. Yes, I know they're sometimes on ebay, but none are listed right now. Thanks, Larry [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Repeater-Builder] snide remarks

2004-12-03 Thread JOHN MACKEY
Coordination has become a joke in certain areas, because the coordination representatives are not professional or following decent rules of conduct. I *NEVER* give my EXACT location in coordination applications anymore (in Oregon). I also am very guarded about what information I do give. In

[Repeater-Builder] 12-Step Program for Carrier Squelch Addiction (was: snide remarks)

2004-12-03 Thread Nate Duehr
On Dec 2, 2004, at 9:05 PM, Tony King - W4ZT wrote: Unfortunately, Nate apparently missed the entire point... No I didn't. Drop the insults and come back here to the repeater-builder topic... why do people insist on using carrier squelch? To get back to Art's original topic -- that you

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Steve Scott (or anyone who has dealt with him)

2004-12-03 Thread Steve Scott
Hello Joe, My apologies again for the amount of time it has taken to get these radios off to you. My work, a buisiness in Arizona and 2 here in Virginia, has unfortuneately kept me very busy and priorities have shifted around. http://iship.com/track/trk.asp?t=MME7XYJ9EVA24 The above link

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Requiring CTCSS

2004-12-03 Thread KI4AWK
I think that CTCSS is used too often on inputas a crutch for "solving" (covering up) interference problems. I'll bet a properly-operating carrier-squelch repeater will work better than one with a tone, simply because it is open to interference that must be FIXED, not just covered up with

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS

2004-12-03 Thread Wade Lake
Here you go... You can even connect them together and we can end up right where we started. ;-) - Original Message - From: Neal Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 5:29 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Inverting COS Well

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Snide Remarks redux (was 12-Step Program for Carrier Squelch Addiction (was: snide remarks))

2004-12-03 Thread grizzarv
From: Nate Duehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 00:59:37 -0700 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 12-Step Program for Carrier Squelch Addiction (was: snide remarks) On Dec 2, 2004, at 9:05 PM, Tony King - W4ZT wrote: Unfortunately, Nate apparently missed the entire point... No I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] snide remarks

2004-12-03 Thread grizzarv
From: JOHN MACKEY [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2004 00:46:28 -0600 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] snide remarks Coordination has become a joke in certain areas, because the coordination representatives are not professional or following decent rules of conduct. [snip] Gee. Tony's

[Repeater-Builder] IFR 1200 For Sale

2004-12-03 Thread Jon Pearl - W4ABC
I'm posting this for a friend. Don't reply to me... reply to the email address listed below. 73, Jon Pearl - W4ABC For Sale: IFR 1200 with spectrum analyzer with opt 05.but the battery has been removed.(Charger installed). Near mint condition. Has never been used in the field. Comes with

Re: [Repeater-Builder] snide remarks

2004-12-03 Thread Tony King - W4ZT
Hi Barry, very carefully risking a brief step into rules discussion, my apology In part 97.205 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/47cfr97_03.html) there's no provision for anything other than a call sign assigned to an individual or a club. FCC assigned call signs for amateur

Re: [Repeater-Builder] snide remarks

2004-12-03 Thread JOHN MACKEY
Mr. Grizzard- So now I ask YOU, are you normally this oblivious, or is this a special case? As you state below, the thread evolved into discussing coordination. The squelch sense issue was *WELL* addressed in recent threads here. It is also covered on several web sites in very, very basic

RE: [Repeater-Builder] snide remarks

2004-12-03 Thread Buley, Kenneth L \(GE Consumer Industrial\)
Is this the Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com or Whiner's Club Kenneth Buley Bullitt County DES CD-2 Bullitt County Red Cross/Certified ECRVDriver/Operator BC-6 Bullitt County ARES\RACES Coordinator KY4DES Mr. Grizzard- So now I ask YOU, are you normally this oblivious, or is

Re: [Repeater-Builder] snide remarks

2004-12-03 Thread JOHN MACKEY
Nate - it's WORSE than than that!! CTCSS was introduced under the trademark name of Private Line by Motorola in the 1950's. It is FIFTY year old technology!! -- Original Message -- Received: Thu, 02 Dec 2004 07:38:52 PM CST From: Nate Duehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] SNIP Art's opinion is

Re: [Repeater-Builder] snide remarks

2004-12-03 Thread Steve Grantham
I didn't initially want to step into this, or encourage this discussion. However, some have posted their more thoughtful and comprehensive comments. Therefore, I will post a few of my own here now. Political correctness is a fact of life, but courtesy should reign above all. Living in one

RE: [Repeater-Builder] snide remarks

2004-12-03 Thread Rogers, Ron
I agree.let's get back to technical discussions now and away from setting technically worthy criteria of someone posting a question on the list Ron WW8RR -Original Message- From: Buley, Kenneth L (GE Consumer Industrial) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 03,

[Repeater-Builder] Ho! Ho! Ho!

2004-12-03 Thread nj902
Would it be possible for everybody to get into the holiday spirit - get over all this grumpiness - and get back to discussion of TECHNICAL issues??? TIA Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] snide remarks

2004-12-03 Thread Robert Grizzard
Thank you for the honorific, Mr. Mackey. I sincerely appreciate it. This is a special case. I waxed offensive in order to place you in the crosshairs. How comfortable are you when you're called on the spot in public with no basis for it? Mr. King does not believe the thread devolved into

[Repeater-Builder] Need AC mains monitor

2004-12-03 Thread Kevin Bednar
Title: Need AC mains monitor Looking for a inexpensive, stand alone device that can monitor the output of a power supply for loss of AC mains power and then inject a beep tone onto the TX audio when its keyed up. This needs to be able to be interfaced to a RICK unit, which is being used to

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Need AC mains monitor

2004-12-03 Thread Daron J. Wilson
Last time I needed one of these, I took a regular 12vdc plug slug/wall wart type of power supply and fed a relay keeping it energized all the time. Then I ‘copied’ the beep tone circuitry from a Motorola R100 repeater (it’s a pretty straightforward tone generator) and used that to put the beep

Re: [Repeater-Builder] snide remarks

2004-12-03 Thread JOHN MACKEY
Mr Grizzard- You've gone to senseless babble. Get a life or borrow someone elses. Being from Sioux City, I've spent some time in Cedar Rapids know that town must have SOMETHING to offer you other than what you are (attempting) to do here. Mr King does not need you to speak for him, he can

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ho! Ho! Ho!

2004-12-03 Thread James
It has been very tempting to unsubscribe, but I do find plenty of useful information here. I agree 100% HO HO HO!! Its Christmas guys. If someone asks what appears to you to be a DUMB QUESTION, remember you weren't born with the knowledge either. Just answer it and move on!!! BESIDES,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: snide remark comments

2004-12-03 Thread skipp025
re: snide remarks Zzz! Sorry about that, I fell asleep. S. 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:

RE: [SPAM] - RE: [Repeater-Builder] Need AC mains monitor - Email found in subject

2004-12-03 Thread Kevin Bednar
Daron, Yeah, I've looked at some of the repeater controllers as well, but the problem I have is that this is a crossband system, not a standard TX-RX only system. It is bidirectional, and the controllers I've seen wont work in that configuration with their built-in AC monitor functions, hence

Re: [Repeater-Builder] snide remarks

2004-12-03 Thread mch
If that is meant to imply that old is bad, and newer is better, we should be talking about adding CDCSS (AKA DPL) to the repeaters, not CTCSS (AKA PL)! (or maybe even LTR as opposed to CTCSS OR CDCSS) But, it's a moot point when it was invented - it was not standard in ham rigs until the 90s.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ho! Ho! Ho!

2004-12-03 Thread Ken Arck
At 04:22 PM 12/3/2004 -, you wrote: Would it be possible for everybody to get into the holiday spirit - get over all this grumpiness - and get back to discussion of TECHNICAL issues??? ---I agree! But don't post rap lyrics either! (see subject line) g Ken

[Repeater-Builder] MOTROROLA CM300 that's charlie mike

2004-12-03 Thread interconnect_us
looking for some cm300 software and info as to weather or not it does just the cm300 models.. and anybody no where to obtain it or have it plase send asap to [EMAIL PROTECTED] thank you very much Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Ho! Ho! Ho!

2004-12-03 Thread Buley, Kenneth L \(GE Consumer Industrial\)
---I agree! But don't post rap lyrics either! (see subject line) g Ken Which brings to mind the question of What would Santa say after seeing a newly mown field, a reindeer, and three prostitutes??? Answer; Hey, Rudolph, ho,ho,ho !! (Sorry about that,Chief, just couldn't pass that one

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ho! Ho! Ho!

2004-12-03 Thread Doug Bade
I have some GE Mastr III 860 amps, which I am selling, which are rated at 110w on 26-28vdc.. +10dbm drive. They make 100 or better on 927.9875 and below. Most do 110w. Size is comparable to a Mastr II station PA. Asking what I consider to be quite reasonable The Maxtrac Exciter

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ho! Ho! Ho!

2004-12-03 Thread KD5SFA
Wouldn't that be Yo! Yo! Yo! G Anyhow back on the topic of repeaters.. I lurk quite a bit here and over on the AR902 group and I am in the process of gathering the pieces and parts to put up a 900Mhz amateur repeater. I am trying to locate a relatively inexpensive 900 Mhz continous

[Repeater-Builder] OK, back to a tech question?

2004-12-03 Thread kd6hcn
We all know what carrier squelch is so I won't go there. CTCSS (Private line) is also well known. Now most newer ham gear has DCS CTCSS. My question is about DPL, is this compatabile with DCS? If so will DCS do inverted code like DPL? Lastly without getting into Part 97 to much is DCS or

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OK, back to a tech question?

2004-12-03 Thread Buley, Kenneth L \(GE Consumer Industrial\)
DPL is to DCS as PL is to CTCSS...in other words, they are different names for the same thing. And GE's name is CG or Channel Guard. Kenneth Buley Bullitt County DES CD-2 Bullitt County Red Cross/Certified ECRVDriver/Operator BC-6 Bullitt County ARES\RACES Coordinator KY4DES -Original

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OK, back to a tech question?

2004-12-03 Thread Joe Montierth
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We all know what carrier squelch is so I won't go there. CTCSS (Private line) is also well known. Now most newer ham gear has DCS CTCSS. My question is about DPL, is this compatabile with DCS? If so will DCS do inverted code like DPL? Lastly

[Repeater-Builder] Moto Desktrac 25 pin acc. connector pinout

2004-12-03 Thread hwstar
Hi, Can anyone respond with the pin out of the 25 pin D-sub connector on the back of a motorola desktrac? Also, what jumper inside the unit disables the time out timer? Steve WA6ZFT Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: snide remarks (and using CTCSS)

2004-12-03 Thread kc7gf
Thanks, Nate, for the positive remarks, you pretty much explained it as I intended it to be received and explained my frustration. ( I guess I thought everyone on this group was intelligent enough to read between the lines.OOPS major foopah!) Sorry if I offended someone with a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ho! Ho! Ho!

2004-12-03 Thread russ
Hello All, For our Metro-Comm, INC new 900 MHz we bought all our stuff from Cook Towers new. For amps we bought Crescend 130 watt out amps for each site. Model number P15-R5L1-001 for duplexers we use the TX/RX station duplexer model 28-88-04321-A for power we use the Astron RS-70 13.8 VDC 70 amp

[Repeater-Builder] more decoding formats and fodder...

2004-12-03 Thread skipp025
There is also a Motorola Medical Base Station decoder system called the Hear format. Another is the HF Micom serial decoder system, which actually works pretty well on/with SSB. Steve Bosshard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some other squelch systems are Burst also called AutoMute by

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: snide remarks (and using CTCSS)

2004-12-03 Thread Ralph Mowery
--- Yes, I do think repeater building is about keeping up with the technology and building quality machines. Being a 40+ year veteran of commercial two way radio, I cannot comprehend someone not wanting to use 30 year old technology (as you put it.) As well, I can't comprehend someone

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Moto Desktrac 25 pin acc. connector pinout

2004-12-03 Thread nj902
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...Can anyone respond with the pin out of the 25 pin D-sub connector on the back of a motorola desktrac? ... _ http://batboard.batlabs.com/viewtopic.php?t=36497

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Requiring CTCSS

2004-12-03 Thread Jim B.
KI4AWK wrote: I think that CTCSS is used too often on input as a crutch for solving (covering up) interference problems. I'll bet a properly-operating carrier-squelch repeater will work better than one with a tone, simply because it is open to interference that must be FIXED, not just

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OK, back to a tech question?

2004-12-03 Thread Neil McKie
RCA = Quiet Channel ... Neil Buley, Kenneth L (GE Consumer Industrial) wrote: DPL is to DCS as PL is to CTCSS...in other words, they are different names for the same thing. And GE's name is CG or Channel Guard. Kenneth Buley Bullitt County DES CD-2 Bullitt County Red

Re: [Repeater-Builder] more decoding formats and fodder...

2004-12-03 Thread Jim B.
skipp025 wrote: There is also a Motorola Medical Base Station decoder system called the Hear format. Another is the HF Micom serial decoder system, which actually works pretty well on/with SSB. both are variations of the old 'Secode' system used on IMTS channels. Basically, it's

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Moto Desktrac 25 pin acc. connector pinout

2004-12-03 Thread hwstar
Thanks - Steve WA6ZFT From: nj902 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2004/12/03 Fri PM 03:57:14 EST To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Moto Desktrac 25 pin acc. connector pinout --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...Can anyone

[Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 PA's 100 watt for uhf 400 - 599 mhz for sale

2004-12-03 Thread Barry Thompson
I have three each 100 - 134 watt msr 2000 PA's pulled from service in working order covering 400 - 599mhz. Model # TLE2283B Asking price each is $200.00 or best offer. Contact info: F.Barry Thompson 925 Delbert way #1 San Jose, CA. 95126 Cell PH (408) 885-1237 Regards, Barry N6CID

Re: [Repeater-Builder] another tech type of question

2004-12-03 Thread Steve Grantham
As long as the ten-meter remote transmitter was operating in the repeater subband, you'd be working through the 440 repeater and within the privileges of your license. The fellow who owns and operates the system would be responsible for his emissions on all bands. That doesn't mean you could

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OK, back to a tech question?

2004-12-03 Thread russ
Lets not forget Kenwood. QT = CTCSS or PL DQT = Digital PL I think Regency has the right idea. They just call it tone smile - Original Message - From: Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 4:07 PM Subject: Re:

[Repeater-Builder] tone trivia..?

2004-12-03 Thread skipp025
OK Smartie Pants... Who had Quiet Tone..? skipp Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: RCA = Quiet Channel ... Neil 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

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 PA's 100 watt for uhf 400 - 599 mhz for sale

2004-12-03 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Wow - that's quite a frequency spread! Continuous duty? LJ Original Message: - From: Barry Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 13:49:47 -0800 (PST) To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 PA's 100 watt for uhf 400 - 599 mhz for

[Repeater-Builder] Re: more decoding formats and fodder...

2004-12-03 Thread skipp025
Worked along the lines of rotary phone. Slow by todays standards. Better than cranking the handle round. Cheers Jim, skipp Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: skipp025 wrote: There is also a Motorola Medical Base Station decoder system called the Hear format. Another is

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Need AC mains monitor

2004-12-03 Thread nj902
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Bednar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...Looking for a inexpensive, stand alone device that can monitor the output of a power supply for loss of AC mains power and then inject a beep tone onto the TX audio when its keyed up. This needs to be able to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] tone trivia..?

2004-12-03 Thread Jim B.
skipp025 wrote: OK Smartie Pants... Who had Quiet Tone..? skipp EFJ? or Aerotron... -- Jim Barbour WD8CHL 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:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need AC mains monitor

2004-12-03 Thread Maire Company
Title: Need AC mains monitor we have a system we lease that can monitor your power output and 2 other inputs and email you the info. cost $18.50 per month and it covers the lease or the equipment John - Original Message - From: Kevin Bednar To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR 2000 PA's 100 watt for uhf 400 - 599 mhz for sale

2004-12-03 Thread Barry Thompson
Thanks for the input Mr May, I'm not a big M guy, but the model number on the repeater case indicated such broad-banded operation of the PA inside. Since you appear to have knowledge on the subject might you provide us with the model number detailed information? Regards, Barry --- skipp025

Re: [Repeater-Builder] tone trivia..?

2004-12-03 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Kenwood - Original Message - From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 4:08 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] tone trivia..? OK Smartie Pants... Who had Quiet Tone..? skipp Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR 2000 PA's 100 watt for uhf 400 - 599 mhz for sale

2004-12-03 Thread skipp025
Not..! There are at least 3 band ranges for the UHF High Power PA (notice how I didn't use the Continous Duty label). I believe the highest band range went to about 512. The most common range pa went from 450 to 494 and preforms well at 440 Mhz with slightly reduced ratings. The max

RE: [Repeater-Builder] tone trivia..?

2004-12-03 Thread jeff
Kenwood. Radio Shack also uses the term Quiet Tone for CTCSS. EFJ called it Call Guard I think? Didn't Aerotron or Regency have a different name for it too? -Original Message- From: skipp025 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 5:08 PM To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Requiring CTCSS

2004-12-03 Thread Joe
KI4AWK wrote: I am proud to say now that it is open carrier squelch with no problems. Great. Now your repeater becomes our problem during a band opening. We can't select the repeater that shares your frequency during the opening. All we get is hetrodynes. Joe Yahoo! Groups Links *