Re: [Repeater-Builder] Batteries in Parallel

2005-08-24 Thread Joe
I just had an experience at work with battery problems. I work for a wireless company and we use 105 amp lead acid cells in a series-paralel configuration, 12 volt cells, three 48 volt strings. I was at the site last week and detected the smell (and taste) of overcharging batteries. I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Induced RF on tower - May cause desense, too?

2005-08-24 Thread Joe
I've been told that stainless steel is alot weaker that the original tower bolts. 73, Joe, K1ike Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's why I pitch the cheap, plated bolts that come with the tower sections and use stainless steel ones instead. The zinc plated ones would be rusty

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor PA wanted

2005-08-24 Thread Com/Rad Inc - Ed Folta
Looking for a UHF Micor continous duty / working condx / capable of 452 Mhz. Ed K9QPJ enail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.com-rad.com - Original Message - From: Ted Bleiman K9MDM - MDM Radio To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Induced RF on tower - May cause desense, too?

2005-08-24 Thread Maire-Radios
Yes you need to keep that in mind. I know the bolts that are on my tower came with grade 5. keep that in mine. I don't know if SS comes in grade 5. - Original Message - From: Joe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:57 AM Subject:

[Repeater-Builder] Fixing Stationmaster

2005-08-24 Thread Joe
I have a stationmaster in the garage that is noisy. It came off the local club repeater and replacing it made our noise problem go away. I've taken it apart and inspected it for cracks in the joints but can't find any. I've been thinking of sending a 12VDC voltage through it using a ballast

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ICOM PROGRAMMING

2005-08-24 Thread Com/Rad Inc - Ed Folta
Hello Group Looking for some one with a programmer for eeprom for IC RP 3010 repeater. I have a friend in need of some minor changes in the program Pls reply off list Thanks Ed K9QPJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Fixing Stationmaster

2005-08-24 Thread kc4fwc
One way to know for sure where the noise is coming from is to take the antenna out of the shell and lay the elements out on a tarp or large sections of cardboard. I usually take 3 long tables back to back and set them up in the shop and lay the insides of the antenna on the tables for a

[Repeater-Builder] whats is the differ between the VHF UHF

2005-08-24 Thread hussien reda
Hi can anyone please tell me which the best VHF or UHF to select it to communicate inside the big ship , i think the UHF best to select it thanks Best Regards YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Fixing Stationmaster

2005-08-24 Thread wb8art
Joe, If you can get hold of a TDR that worked well for us to find the problem. If also is a easy method to test for antenna problems while still on the tower. We had a Stationmaster with a bad solder joint and it was causing desense in windy days. Found and fixed with the TDR. Also we had