Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater

2005-05-19 Thread Neil McKie
We had 'PL' capability 35 years ago and were using it then. Neil - WA6KLA Don Pomplun wrote: You say NOT often found in amateur radios. My recollection of the history is that way back when there was no PL capability; this was followed by transmitting 100 Hz PL; then programmable PL

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Dayton check list

2005-05-19 Thread no6b1
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Dave VanHorn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11:58 AM 5/18/2005, Ken Arck wrote: At 12:56 PM 5/18/2005 -0400, you wrote: Anyone taking bets on how high the gas prices will mysteriously raise for the weekend? I'm betting $2.37. Not that it's gouging or

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Dayton check list

2005-05-19 Thread Larry Rowe
$1.99 here in good ol WV Larry, N8RDTno6b1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Dave VanHorn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: At 11:58 AM 5/18/2005, Ken Arck wrote: At 12:56 PM 5/18/2005 -0400, you wrote: Anyone taking bets on how high the gas prices will mysteriously

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hotline 007

2005-05-19 Thread Tim Billingsley
Due to the lack of response I am going to guess that this is a dead issue. Thank you for the bandwidth and consideration. If anyone thinks of anything or can refer me to another resource please let me know. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. No I will not be attending Dayton, but y'all have

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater hardware

2005-05-19 Thread n1nte
Not every radio user appreciates a simplex repeater, since all listeners hear every transmission twice. That gets old, really quick! True, but there are instances where a SR makes sense. Quick deployment for low volume comms is one. Rescue ops, public service events, etc... Training

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Dayton check list

2005-05-19 Thread Dave VanHorn
Highest on my trip so far was Shoshone, CA (near Death Valley). $3.12 for regular. Ow! They were always high, but 1.5x NA?! That's highway robbery! Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe

[Repeater-Builder] Store and Forward - split tones...

2005-05-19 Thread Steve Bosshard
Using a different tone in and out will help with hearing transmissions twice, but the user will still have to get accustomed to the delay. ssb Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Want to buy Repeater Controller

2005-05-19 Thread Ed Gage
Anybody got used SCOM/5K /7K they'd be willing to part with? Bob is working on the 7330 that will be a true 3-port controller. Any combination of three repeaters and remote bases and links... Yes, that means that you could have nine separate courtesy beeps to program Bob (Hi Fibo!)

RE: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater hardware

2005-05-19 Thread Buley, Kenneth L \(GE Consumer Industrial\)
A simplex repeater controller connected to a radio set for split operation (different TX and RX freqs) CAN eliminate the problem of hearing everything twice, at the expense of being careful not to double on the input freq. and having a delay between RX and TX. HTs or mobiles programmed reverse

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Want to buy Repeater Controller

2005-05-19 Thread Neil McKie
Ed Gage wrote: try and buy repeater controllers, unless you happen to be in Dayton!) Unless you seriously read the FCC rules ... then make your decision. ;-) N0TVQ Neil McKie - WA6KLA Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] RB Antennas??

2005-05-19 Thread Dennis Carpenter
Just Wondering; I may have missed it somewhere, but what is the difference between the antennas RB sell and Diamond/Comet type anteenas? Are they a true DC grounded antenna??? Curious Minds Want to Know; TNX in advance, U guys have fun in Dayton, Dennis ki5fw Yahoo! Groups Links

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Dayton check list

2005-05-19 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I wouldexpect that Dayton attendance will be down significantly again this year, much more than the last few years due to the increased gas prices. LJ -Original Message- From: Larry Rowe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: May 19, 2005 5:14 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Want to buy Repeater Controller

2005-05-19 Thread Dave VanHorn
At 09:57 AM 5/19/2005, Neil McKie wrote: Ed Gage wrote: try and buy repeater controllers, unless you happen to be in Dayton!) Unless you seriously read the FCC rules ... then make your decision. Nothing like a vague and cryptic statement with dark allusions to add to the meat of the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones)

2005-05-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
Fellas, Please re-read my posting. My statement was concerning the ability of a radio to encode one CTCSS tone and decode a different CTCSS tone. I have a number of Icom, Alinco, and Yaesu radios which can only be programmed for ONE tone per channel, and the same tone is used for both TX

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RB Antennas??

2005-05-19 Thread KD5SFA
The specs and size remonds me of the opek uvs-200 and uvs-300. Similar models exist from greaterland...basically made in Taiwan if I recall correctly. Do these come as 2 and 3 piece units such that you have to connect internals before you attach the sections together ? 73, Jon KD5SFA

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones)

2005-05-19 Thread Jim B.
Eric Lemmon wrote: Fellas, Please re-read my posting. My statement was concerning the ability of a radio to encode one CTCSS tone and decode a different CTCSS tone. I have a number of Icom, Alinco, and Yaesu radios which can only be programmed for ONE tone per channel, and the same tone

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones)

2005-05-19 Thread Mathew Quaife
The RadioShack HTX-212 and HTX-242 could also do split tones as well as the Icom 706MKIIG. My Vertex VX-10's as well has the capability to have split PL tones if needed. Mathew "Jim B." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Eric Lemmon wrote: Fellas, Please re-read my posting. My statement was concerning

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater (Dual Tones)

2005-05-19 Thread Jamey Wright
Icom 2720 as well Jamey Wright Systems Analyst Morgan County EMCD 911 Decatur, Al 256-552-0911 From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mathew Quaife Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 11:20 AM To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood stuff

2005-05-19 Thread Russ
Hey Jed, You mite want to drop Dean Westbrook a e-mail he just removed the one he has(TKR-820 on GMRS) and up graded it to a full time (NEW) 50 watt unit. Last I heard he had not sold it yet and he is going to Dayton. 73 Russ - Original Message - From: Jed Barton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Want to buy Repeater Controller

2005-05-19 Thread Russ
I have a Scom 7K it has autopatch, it talks and has cw Id's. 2 and a half port s and rack mount it does not have built in PL I use ComSpec for the PL. Contac me direct [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: Ed Gage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simplex repeater hardware

2005-05-19 Thread Joe Jarrett
The frequency response of a 2 way communications system is well within the frequency response of one of the 8 KHz sample rate ChipCorders. The only decisionwould beto select the longest possible message time. The ISD1416 gets you 16 seconds, the ISD2560 gets you 60 seconds. Both of these

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Dayton check list

2005-05-19 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 06:26 AM 5/19/05, you wrote: Highest on my trip so far was Shoshone, CA (near Death Valley). $3.12 for regular. Ow! They were always high, but 1.5x NA?! That's highway robbery! Where else are you going to go? Kinda like Ludlow and Newberry Springs... the one restaurant in town has a

[Repeater-Builder] CTCSS decode/DTMF tone problem

2005-05-19 Thread Paul Holm
I'm working on adding Echolink to our 2M machine (pl 146.2) here and am using a Kenwood TM-241 for a link radio. This rig does not have PL decode so we added an outboardTranscendient CDC-01 decoder board. Using the RX out pin off of the mic connector for discriminator tap. PL decode

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RB Antennas??

2005-05-19 Thread Scott Zimmerman
Jon, That's correct. They are 2 and 3 pieces that screw together with a bell type furrel. Unlike most ham grade antennas though, the bell is oriented properly to keep the water out. Scott -Original Message- From: KD5SFA [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: May 19, 2005 12:09 PM To:

[Repeater-Builder] Extra Dayton Ticket Available

2005-05-19 Thread scottn3xcc
Fellows, I have 1 extra ticket to the Dayton Hamvention starting tomorrow. The first person to offer $25 for it gets it. That's the same as it would cost you at the door, without having to stand in line for hours. Please Reply direct to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scott Yahoo! Groups Links *

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RB Antennas??

2005-05-19 Thread DCFluX
Got anything single band 2 Meter? On 5/19/05, Scott Zimmerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jon, That's correct. They are 2 and 3 pieces that screw together with a bell type furrel. Unlike most ham grade antennas though, the bell is oriented properly to keep the water out. Scott

[Repeater-Builder] Test please ignore

2005-05-19 Thread Ronny Julian
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