[Repeater-Builder] Re: simulcast transmitters

2005-05-06 Thread Coy Hilton
Yea, they have been simulcasting paging, including tone and voice here in this country for MANY years. UHS Oscillators and offsets of 1 to about 8Hz causes any nulling that will happen in overlap areas to move around in the overlap area. It is very important that ALL audio be as perfectly in

[Repeater-Builder] CWID

2005-05-06 Thread Larry Kemper
I just wanted to thank everyone for the many responses to my inquiry about cwid. Now comes the tough part of making the decision which way to go. The wealth of knowledge of this group is amazing. Thanks again WA0VUSLarry KemperMuscatine, Iowa [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups

[Repeater-Builder] Wacom filters service

2005-05-06 Thread fraser3914
Hello all,,,I need to strip down and service a set of four Wacom 145mhz filters for our local 2m box has anyone any advice before I startafter 15 years use the adjusters have become noisy etc, Rgds Fraser G8FEZ Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] CW IDer

2005-05-06 Thread Alan Bradley Jones
I need help with putting a CW IDer on a GR300 repeater with a RICK module. Alan B. Jones10630 Nathan LaneMaple Grove MN. 55369 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ham Radio N0QPM Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Microwave Associates 7R011T Isolator Tuning Procedure

2005-05-06 Thread Steve Rodgers
Michael, Thanks, This is exactly what I was looking for. Steve WA6ZFT On Thursday 05 May 2005 21:58, Micheal Salem wrote: Steve: As a matter of fact, I do have tuneup instructions that I got from Microwave Associates. They are attached. I have successfully tuned a 7R011 using these. I

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for Microwave Associates 7R011T Isolator Tuning Procedure

2005-05-06 Thread skipp025
Hi Micheal, The attachments sent to the group don't come through to those of us reading posts on line with a web browswer. Would you or anyone who received the attachment please Email forward me a copy? Mucho Thanks skipp [EMAIL PROTECTED] skipp025 at yahoo.com Micheal Salem

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Wacom filters service

2005-05-06 Thread skipp025
Hopefully you have the instruments to align the cavities. Clean any visible threaded shafts and mechanical parts with a small (wood handle type) Stainless Steel or Brass Brush. Use a combination of clean lint free rags and a non residue leaving lubricant to lightly free up the mechanical

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wacom filters service

2005-05-06 Thread Fraser Stuart
Hi Skipp,,,Brilliant just what I was looking for someonewho has the "T" shirt was involved with some of the first UK ham repeaters back in the later 70's now getting back into them,,,and yes have loads of test equipment etc,,,and hopfully the knowledge to use them,,,once again many thanks,,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Quintron Low VHF 4-400A PA

2005-05-06 Thread Tony Faiola
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone have schematics, or other info on a Quintron 30-50 MHz 600 Watt Class C Paging PA? This is an older rack mounted PA that uses a 4-400A tube, with a single pill transistorized driver. Looking for power supply outputs, and HV board hookup. It has been a

[Repeater-Builder] For Sale: Two Mitreks

2005-05-06 Thread J. Rausch
Hi Guys, I don't post much but I have been building some repeaters and now have some spare units I would like to sell for Dayton cash :o) 1. VHF High Band Mitrek mobile, low power model, with freq. elements. I have not tested this unit, but the person I bought it from claims it was working

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Quintron Low VHF 4-400A PA

2005-05-06 Thread skipp025
He also posted the request on the yahoo rfamplifiers group. Don't know if it turned anything up. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rfamplifiers/ skipp Tony Faiola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone have schematics, or other info on a Quintron 30-50 MHz 600 Watt

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Microwave Associates 7R011T Isolator Tuning Procedure

2005-05-06 Thread Bob Dengler
At 5/5/2005 09:58 PM, you wrote: Steve: As a matter of fact, I do have tuneup instructions that I got from Microwave Associates. They are attached. Initial tuning of this unit must be done at power levels of 10 watts or less. Severe damage can result to untuned units by the application of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Microwave Associates 7R011T Isolator Tuning Procedure

2005-05-06 Thread Micheal Salem
Steve: You are welcome. Maybe Kevin or Mike will post it to the website. Let me make a couple of points that I hope will help. I learned these many years ago when I had a 7R011 given to me. Someone had tried to put a PL-259 into the N connector and sheared off the interior pin. I took

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Microwave Associates 7R011T Isolator Tuning Procedure

2005-05-06 Thread Micheal Salem
Bob Dengler wrote: "Initial tuning of this unit must be done at power levels of 10 watts or less. Severe damage can result to untuned units by the application of power in excess of this limit." I can see a TX being damaged by excessive reflected power from an untuned isolator's

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for Microwave Associates 7R011T Isolator Tuning Procedure

2005-05-06 Thread skipp025
Micheal Salem [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I could never get it anywhere near the specs. So, I called Microwave Associates and spoke to someone in their repair department. I described what had happened and what I had done. He told me that this was very tricky to do and that they used

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for Microwave Associates 7R011T Isolator Tuning Procedure

2005-05-06 Thread skipp025
Micheal Salem [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think that they may be concerned about off resonance circulating currents or voltages during tuneup which could demagnetize (or change the permanent fields of the internal magnets and damage the isolator. Heat... I would have to look it up, but I

[Repeater-Builder] TKR-740 program question

2005-05-06 Thread kg6kjd
I have a Kenwood TKR-740 that I would like to program up as a backup box. The transmit frequency goes in with no problem but the receive frequency rounds up to 146.000. Does anybody know if there is a key combination to enter a receive frequency below 146.000? Thank's for any help. Joel

Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-740 program question

2005-05-06 Thread Maire-Radios
well the TKR-740K should do 146 to 162 K2 should do 158 to 174 K3 should do 136 to 150 all above are RX all do TX 136 TO 174 John all above out of service manual - Original Message - From: kg6kjd

[Repeater-Builder] Re: TKR-740 program question

2005-05-06 Thread kg6kjd
Thanks. I must have been brain dead today. I forgot that the RX has 3 ranges. Set it up for the other range and retuned the VCO/front end. Works fine. Joel --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Maire-Radios maire- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: well the TKR-740K should do 146 to 162

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: SEA ESP1000

2005-05-06 Thread DCFluX
Here is the preliminary schematic. Because the synth chip in the radio uses +9 V for some reason, this will have to be a board with SMD parts on it instead of a single chip. The plan is for Channel 1 to start at 223.85 with 10kHz spacing and channel 201 starts at 222.15 MHz. There will be

[Repeater-Builder] TKR-820 and the Kenwood KPT-20 Programmer

2005-05-06 Thread N9WYS
Well, everyone, I finally have my external controller (CAT-300) configured and working on this machine. My next task is to reprogram the frequency and PL options. I have a KPT-20 programmer, and the manual for it (and the repeater), but the programmer manual is not what I would call

Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-820 and the Kenwood KPT-20 Programmer

2005-05-06 Thread Maire-Radios
FYI 462.155 is not a channel in the FCC list for use in the US. - Original Message - From: N9WYS To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 8:01 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-820 and the Kenwood KPT-20 Programmer Well,

[Repeater-Builder] Diffrent part

2005-05-06 Thread Johnny
On the subject of Microwave Associates. Does anyone have the tuning instructions for the 7R192 isolator?? Thanks in advance Johnny Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-820 and the Kenwood KPT-20 Programmer

2005-05-06 Thread N9WYS
Sorry I have fat fingers. The radio is on 462.150 (+) -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Maire-Radios Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 7:08 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-820

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Microwave Associates 7R011T Isolator

2005-05-06 Thread hwstar
Michael, Thanks for the additional info. The soft power meter on the HP8920 service monitor goes down to 4 decimal places maybe this will be useful for low power testing. Steve WA6ZFT From: Micheal Salem [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/05/06 Fri PM 01:59:44 EDT To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-820 and the Kenwood KPT-20 Programmer

2005-05-06 Thread XE2SI
Contact me direct, I can guide you to do it, is not a big deal Juan - Original Message - From: N9WYS To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 5:01 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-820 and the Kenwood KPT-20 Programmer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Microwave Associates 7R011T Isolator Tuning Procedure

2005-05-06 Thread Kevin Custer
Micheal Salem wrote: As a matter of fact, They are attached. I have uploaded the 7R011 Tuning Instructions to RBTIP. Maybe Mike Morris would be so kind to add a link or index so folks can find them. http://www.repeater-builder.com/other-mfrs/7R011-tuneup.pdf Yahoo! Groups Links * To

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Microwave Associates 7R011T Isolator Tuning Procedure

2005-05-06 Thread Kevin Custer
Thanks go out to Mike Salem for providing the information. I forgot to say that in my post with the link. http://www.repeater-builder.com/other-mfrs/7R011-tuneup.pdf Thanks Mike, Kevin Micheal Salem wrote: As a matter of fact, I do have tuneup instructions that I got from Microwave

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Microwave Associates 7R011T Isolator Tuning Procedure

2005-05-06 Thread Micheal Salem
Skip: I did look it up when I got home in my ancient M/A-COM catalog (From 1982, no less. It is hard to throw this stuff away). For those who are interested, the 7R011 is specified at 125 watts. The insertion loss is .9 db typical with 1.3 db max. The isolation can be as high as 60