Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: I need to take 5 volts to 8 volts, and one have a schematic

2005-05-11 Thread Mathew Quaife
We took discriminator audio from inside of the radio.   Mathew Steven Passmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm not advocating V7A's for link service or anything but they are available cheap on the used market because many of them have failing displays which cost more to repair than the radio

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: I need to take 5 volts to 8 volts, and one have a schematic

2005-05-11 Thread Steven Passmore
I'm not advocating V7A's for link service or anything but they are available cheap on the used market because many of them have failing displays which cost more to repair than the radio's worth.   You can pull a "cos" out of them that follows PL by tapping the rx mute transistors for each

[Repeater-Builder] ACC Icom Remote Base for sale

2005-05-11 Thread Brian Short
Have the following working condition items for sale: ACC FC-900 Interface ICOM UX-19A (28 Mhz) ICOM UX-29H (144 Mhz) ICOM UX-39A (220 Mhz) ICOM UX-49A (440 Mhz) Guaranteed in working Order First $1300 takes it. Contact: Brian Short, [EMAIL PROTECTED], 913-638-7373 Yahoo! Groups Lin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Por Favor

2005-05-11 Thread Kevin Custer
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Fwd: RE: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor mobile transmitter

2005-05-11 Thread JOHN MACKEY
Why did I get this in response to posting on this list?? Forwarded message is attached. 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 PROTECTED] <*> Your

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor mobile transmitter

2005-05-11 Thread JOHN MACKEY
Larry - I've taken 450-470 MHz Micor 25 watt mobiles & ran them on only the pre-driver to get about 9 watts out (I bypassed the rest of the PA deck). I also had to bypass the power control board to make it work reliably. -- Original Message -- > "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" wrote: > > > > I have

Re: [Repeater-Builder] please fix this... [EMAIL PROTECTED]

2005-05-11 Thread Kevin Custer
This should now be fixed   Por favor let me know if you get any more Olá messages... Kevin Mark Tomany wrote: I've been getting them, too...  Sent direct to my e-mail address.  Happens each time I post to this list.  Maybe someone is using that server to receive this list?   Mark

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: I need to take 5 volts to 8 volts, and one have a schematic

2005-05-11 Thread Mathew Quaife
That was a good point out, never gave that a thought, so now I will just build 4 cor circuits to make them work, that will be easier than trying to make 5 volts jump to 8, can just make a simple 10 or 8 volt COR circuit.  Glad this came back up a 2nd time around.   Mathew Ken Arck <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor mobile transmitter

2005-05-11 Thread Kevin Custer
I agree with Neil's comments, and have had similar experience and luck doing so. There really isn't anything to it, much easier than the "Hack-Saw 10 watt VHF IPA" Kevin Neil McKie wrote: > Although I haven't experimented with the 406-420 Micors, I have > done some trouble shooting on the 45

Re: [Repeater-Builder] I need to take 5 volts to 8 volts, and one have a schematic

2005-05-11 Thread Mathew Quaife
Mike Morris WA6ILQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: At 08:53 AM 5/11/05, you wrote:>First, becuase I have them, they already tone in them, and you get two >receivers in one,One on VHF and one on UHF and no front end rejection to speak of.>and since it is in a low rf enerfy location, why not.You s

Re: [Repeater-Builder] I need to take 5 volts to 8 volts, and one have a schematic

2005-05-11 Thread Mathew Quaife
Mike Morris WA6ILQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: At 08:53 AM 5/11/05, you wrote:>First, becuase I have them, they already tone in them, and you get two >receivers in one,One on VHF and one on UHF and no front end rejection to speak of.>and since it is in a low rf enerfy location, why not.You s

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor mobile transmitter

2005-05-11 Thread Joe Montierth
I have not done this on a 420 Micor, but I have on a 450 Micor, which is essentially the same. As Neil pointed out, all the interstage coupling is done at 50 ohms, so you only need to decide how much power you need, and modify accordingly. The controlled stage will put out 2 to 7 watts, if you pu

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Caution on Bomar Crystals

2005-05-11 Thread hwstar
Expensive: Mototola Mitrek recrystal and tempco at ICM: $50.00/element. Bomar is $35.00. West is appx. $32.00. Heck, the radios that use these elements arent worth more than $20.00 on the used market! Steve WA6ZFT > > From: DCFluX <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2005/05/11 Wed PM 05:23:34 EDT

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor mobile transmitter

2005-05-11 Thread Neil McKie
Although I haven't experimented with the 406-420 Micors, I have done some trouble shooting on the 450-470 MHz Series. I discovered all of the PA deck micro-strip amplifiers are 50 ohm impedance in and out. In my opinion, if you have sufficient output protection between the last ampl

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF-5000 Time-out timer

2005-05-11 Thread Neil McKie
I wish the lone TV station here would transmit their news broadcasts audio on an RPU channel. At least I could hear the local news when I'm not home. Neil skipp025 wrote: > > As the other guy mentioned... just set it to zero. > > Most TV Station feeds want the unit 100% operational

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: I need to take 5 volts to 8 volts, and one have a schematic

2005-05-11 Thread NØATH
True of all Kenwood amateur rigs with factory PL I believe / Dave - Original Message - From: Mathew Quaife To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 4:17 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: I need to take 5 volts to 8 volts, and o

Re: [Repeater-Builder] I need to take 5 volts to 8 volts, and one have a schematic

2005-05-11 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 08:53 AM 5/11/05, you wrote: >First, becuase I have them, they already tone in them, and you get two >receivers in one, One on VHF and one on UHF and no front end rejection to speak of. >and since it is in a low rf enerfy location, why not. You still have to add COR to them. And the p

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Caution on Bomar Crystals

2005-05-11 Thread DCFluX
When I use ICM I am usually charged $20 each rock for a 2-3 week cutting time. But if this is what evryone else charges I don't know where the "Expensive" label comes from. I used to use a company that charged $6 each, but there junk drifted about once a month. On 5/11/05, Bob Dengler <[EMAIL PR

Re: [Repeater-Builder] I need to take 5 volts to 8 volts, and one have a schematic

2005-05-11 Thread Mathew Quaife
Bought them used... "Jim B." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Mathew Quaife wrote:> First, becuase I have them, they already tone in them, and you get> two receivers in one, and since it is in a low rf enerfy location,> why not. As well the receiver's will all be the same. By the time I> find 4 receiv

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: I need to take 5 volts to 8 volts, and one have a schematic

2005-05-11 Thread Mathew Quaife
But I am taking discriminated audio, and building my own cor circuits   Mathew First, becuase I have them, they already tone in them<-Be advised that without modification, the packet COS out does NOTtrack CTCSS in the V7a. In other words, it is always carrier basedregardless of CTCSS.Ken

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Caution on Bomar Crystals

2005-05-11 Thread Bob Dengler
At 5/10/2005 08:40 PM, you wrote: >Why is it a common theme for some in this group make a statement such as >this?: > > > > If you cannot afford International, you cannot afford to put a repeater on > > the air. > > >What a fine piece if discouragement this is for the people just learning to >pu

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor mobile transmitter

2005-05-11 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have a couple of 100-Watt, 406-420 MHz MICOR Mobile radios. I picked them up at Dayton a few years ago since they were very inexpensive, and hoped that I could use them as some link radios. I'd like to find out how to use just the low power sections of the 100-watt mobile PA deck, as they woul

Re: [Repeater-Builder] I need to take 5 volts to 8 volts, and one have a schematic

2005-05-11 Thread Ken Arck
At 01:59 PM 5/11/2005 -0400, you wrote: >How did you get a V7 for $200? The G707 goes for $265 or so! <--I was wondering that myself. I know the V7 is discontinued but that's almost half off! Ken Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/gro

Re: [Repeater-Builder] I need to take 5 volts to 8 volts, and one have a schematic

2005-05-11 Thread Jim B.
Mathew Quaife wrote: > First, becuase I have them, they already tone in them, and you get > two receivers in one, and since it is in a low rf enerfy location, > why not. As well the receiver's will all be the same. By the time I > find 4 receivers that match, get 4 xtals, then tone boards, the m

RE: [Repeater-Builder] SEA ESP1000

2005-05-11 Thread KA9QJG
Jim , I think You and a few other great Members of this Group has the Right Connections, Just Tell the FCC give the 220 Portion We lost back to us Hams, We know what to do with it. To get the Extra range without all that Amplification , Kevin and Scott will Help . I never did get My Worked all UP

Re: [Repeater-Builder] SEA ESP1000

2005-05-11 Thread Jim B.
Jeff wrote: > Has anyone here been able to take a SEA ESP1000 commercial 220 acsb > repeater and mobile and retune to the amatuer part of the spectrum > > There are a lot of these repeaters floating around and I have used them > for commercial applications and they have fantastic coverage and I

[Repeater-Builder] Zetron 38A Manual

2005-05-11 Thread Tim
Can anyone tell me where to find a manual for the Zetron 38A or at least a PDF version if print copies aren't available? Photo copies acceptable as well if all else fails. Tim KD5CKP Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater whit portables

2005-05-11 Thread va2buz
I want to make a vehicular repeater whit two portables Vertex VX- 10,somebody know if I should modify the receiver circuit to have better selectivity because it's a wideband radio 406-490Mhz Thanks. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com

[Repeater-Builder] Re: I need to take 5 volts to 8 volts, and one have a schematic

2005-05-11 Thread Ken Arck
At 08:53 AM 5/11/2005 -0700, you wrote: By the time I find 4 receivers that match, get 4 xtals, then tone boards, the money would be the same, then only for a year later to find I have a channel issue, then to buy another xtal, just change the vfo and I'm done. I agree, you way sounds better, bu

[Repeater-Builder] Re: I need to take 5 volts to 8 volts, and one have a schematic

2005-05-11 Thread Ken Arck
At 08:53 AM 5/11/2005 -0700, you wrote: First, becuase I have them, they already tone in them <-Be advised that without modification, the packet COS out does NOT track CTCSS in the V7a. In other words, it is always carrier based regardless of CTCSS. Ken

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF-5000 Time-out timer

2005-05-11 Thread skipp025
As the other guy mentioned... just set it to zero. Most TV Station feeds want the unit 100% operational (ie on the air full duplex) at least 20 min before the broadcast and at least another few minutes to knock down after the remote is done. It's not uncommon to see 1/2 hour up before times

Re: [Repeater-Builder] I need to take 5 volts to 8 volts, and one have a schematic

2005-05-11 Thread Mathew Quaife
First, becuase I have them, they already tone in them, and you get two receivers in one, and since it is in a low rf enerfy location, why not.  As well the receiver's will all be the same.  By the time I find 4 receivers that match, get 4 xtals, then tone boards, the money would be the same, the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] I need to take 5 volts to 8 volts, and one have a schematic

2005-05-11 Thread Jim B.
Dave VanHorn wrote: > At 04:32 PM 5/3/2005, w9mwq wrote: > >>Wonder if anyone has a simple diagram to build a small circuit from 5 >>volts to about 8 volts. Was told I could use an opto isolator, but am >>not familiar with them. I'm getting ready to interface the Kenwood TM- >>V7 radios to the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Caution on Bomar Crystals

2005-05-11 Thread Steve Rodgers
Yep. The other reason not to buy expensive crystals is if you are trying to find a clear channel for your repeater to operate on. In southern California, the 70cm coordinating body is pretty close to ineffectual. If you have to change frequencies 2-3 times to resolve interference issues it can

Re: [Repeater-Builder] please fix this... [EMAIL PROTECTED]

2005-05-11 Thread Mark Tomany
I've been getting them, too...  Sent direct to my e-mail address.  Happens each time I post to this list.  Maybe someone is using that server to receive this list?   Mark - N9WYSKevin Custer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Where did this come from?I didn't get a copy of it, but my spam blocker might

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Caution on Bomar Crystals

2005-05-11 Thread Paul Finch
Steve, Guess I did not see that post about how I can't afford to put a repeater on the air! Funny, I have three on my 500 foot tower now and none of the repeaters have international crystals in them, guess they are non-existent, huh! Like I said, I am working on 3 900 MHz, a 10 meter, a 6 meter

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Antenna

2005-05-11 Thread Russ
I would try to stay away from the Ham grade antennas if you can. RFS has a few nice looking UHF antennas. High gain I would try the RFS PD-455 Station master. I have a few of theses and they work just fine. If you can stir up Dean Westbrook here on the list he would be the best guy to help you on

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Mobile 110 watt amp

2005-05-11 Thread Kevin Custer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kevin, Just got a Micor mobile repeater going. Was planning on running 110 watt amp around 65 watts. Installed a 120 vac squirrel cage fan right next to side heatsink. It is controlled via thermo switch mounted inside radio on heatsink casting. This

[Repeater-Builder] RE: Caution on Bomar Crystals

2005-05-11 Thread tony dinkel
I do not think caution is in order. I have dealt with a bunch of crystal companies over the years, ICM is the most über alles. I ordered my first pair from ICM in the 60's for my Hammerlund Outercom, think I paid $4.50 a piece for them. I considered it a lot of money at the time but have come

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF-5000 Time-out timer

2005-05-11 Thread tony dinkel
I use an MSF-5000 as my pre-delay ifb for kfi. It has been keyed on 24/7/365 since the early 90's and the only time out it has is one of the final xstrs gives up every 3 to 5 years. td wb6mie kpk405 kfi am 640 more stimulating talk radio I work for a TV station, and we were planning to use an

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Caution on Bomar Crystals

2005-05-11 Thread mch
I've used several companies over the past 20+ years, and I've really only ever found one that I consider garbage. Some people like Jan, however. ;-> Bomar was the supplier to GE for several years. That's where they bought all their crystals for the MPI (as well as several other models, I'm sure).