Nate Duehr wrote:
Nate Duehr wrote:
Jeff,
Have a Harris PA here that the club's been considering selling. (Or if
anyone else is interested.)
p.s. Harris isn't right... It's a well known brand, but that's not it.
For the life of me I can't remember it right now.
p.p.s. It's a HENRY
I've had that experience also! DHK Ground DHL Air are essentially two
different organizations, the DHL Air is less restrictive about what they
will ship!! Also, having an account with one DHL will not work with the other
DHL.
-- Original Message --
SNIP
companies were way too
The sealed lead acid cells have a much better deep cycle capacity. Just
don't overcharge them.
Dave WB2FTX
Loren James wrote:
Got a small question, I have recently been given a pair of 12 v BAT_0103
batteries. These are sealed lead acid cell (UPS) and are 75 amp hr. I am
currently using a
It's available as a PDF download on the ACC Index on RBTIP:
http://www.repeater-builder.com/acc/acc-index.html
Kevin Custer
Site Owner
Juan Tellez wrote:
Subject: RC-85 v2.06
Does any one point me to a manual for this RC85 with V2.06,
or better yet if there is a PDF available would be very
Hi Scott,
Some early production 30w and 50w Mitreks had PA spurious problems
when operating much lower than rated output.
If you're using the original control cable connector on the radio to
feed your controller signals in/out, check closely the connector
between the Interconnect board and the
Do a Google search and you will find an education in backup
battery scienceI found the GE supply wont properly charge my
sealed lead/acids,so I use an additional float charger with an
equalization switch and equalize them monthly.Makes a HUGE
difference in capacity and battery life.Car
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Q [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
According to a TWIAR report,Canadians will be losing the 222mhz
band,FYI...not good news!
[VE3RSD: Hi, Yes, we have lost the bottom end of the band 220 -
222MHz. So far, we still have the remaining 3MHz (222 - 225). I
ve3rsd wrote:
Hi Folks;
A Special Interest Group just west of Toronto, ON, Canada, is looking for a
220MHz repeater.
Repeater Builder (the company) custom builds 220 repeaters:
http://www.repeater-builder.com/ge/mastrII220conversion.html
At 1/14/2006 01:09, you wrote:
The sealed lead acid cells have a much better deep cycle capacity. Just
don't overcharge them.
Dave WB2FTX
Given that batteries used in backup service rarely get cycled at all,
wouldn't car batteries be a more cost-effective choice? (assuming the gel
cels were
NO!Car batteries will sulphate and vent dangerously explosive
hydrogen gas,are meant to be discharged quickly and recharged
immediately and dont last long in backup service.Most site owners
wont allow them to be used. Sealed lead/acid will last 5 to 10
times longer and are designed for the
Guys,
I have a 5KW natural gas generator at my house to serve as backup power
to not only the house, but it keeps a repeater and my ham shack up and
running.
During cold weather, it doesn't like to start (manual start, pull
cord). I fund that if I place a halogen work light pointed at it for
I have in service an Interstate brand8D-PHD lead acid
deep cycle battery that is nine years old and at nearly 80% of its brand-new
capacity. It is in stand-by service on a two-meter repeater.
I owe its longevity to:
* Constant float of 13.40 VDC
* Regular checks of electrolyte level
Assuming you've tried your friendly auto-supply ...
How about a call right to the Mfgr (or nearby service rep) for suggestions
-- it's not like you're reinventing the .. repeater
(Any I've used came pre-installed -- 'electrified' drain-plug )
;-)
Chuck Kelsey wrote:
My question is -- does
NO we will not
we lost the same part of the band as you guys did so manny years
ago
it sucks big time but if you don't use it thay will take it away from
you !
On 13 Jan 2006 at 23:15, Q wrote:
According to a TWIAR report,Canadians will be losing the 222mhz
band,FYI...not good news!
Keep in mind, I said 5KW. I realize that the bigger gensets have built
in heaters. Do they make an automobile block heater that doesn't connect
to the cooling system? My engine is air-cooled. It's only a 9 hp Briggs
Stratton.
Chuck
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Assuming you've tried your
Congrats! You have done your homework! And you were rewarded!
This is usually the exception,lack of maintenance is the norm.
I use both sealed and vented deep cycle batteries with good
results,2200AH worth.Automotive batteries have thinner plates and
more electrolyte to accomodate short bursts
First, try putting in some lighter-weight oil for
winter use. I switched to an AMSOIL synthetic product
that's specifically formulated for natural gas
generator engines that see infrequent use. Go to
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/ang.aspx for details.
The bad thing is that it comes in 5 gallon
You may try a heat tape wrapped around the engine
block,thermostatically controlled and UL approved...
Chuck Kelsey wrote:
Guys,
I have a 5KW natural gas generator at my house to serve as backup power
to not only the house, but it keeps a repeater and my ham shack up and
running.
I guess I didnt clarify,220-222,just like US...it still sucks!
73,Lee,on the North Coast...
Rick Charlotte wrote:
NO we will not
we lost the same part of the band as you guys did so manny years
ago
it sucks big time but if you don't use it thay will take it away from
you !
On
Perzactly ... I'm reasoning along the lines of heated oil-drain plug.
Shouldn't be too obscure in the auto realm...
Also assuming your BS *has* a lower drain, -and- the thread isn't some
oddball, -and- whatever you find isn't so long that it pokes the innards, -and-
... heh-heh
You've met my
Sometimes going to a cold weather oil like synthetic can help immensely..
More often than not it will reduce starting drag in cold weather to
help enough...
Doug
KD8B
At 11:35 AM 1/14/2006, you wrote:
Assuming you've tried your friendly auto-supply ...
How about a call right to the Mfgr (or
I think I'll give that a try. Also, now that I know that the heater I
was looking for is called a pad heater I found some with Google.
Chuck
WB2EDV
Doug Bade wrote:
Sometimes going to a cold weather oil like synthetic can help immensely..
More often than not it will reduce starting drag in
- Original Message -
From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have a 5KW natural gas generator at my house to serve as backup power
to not only the house, but it keeps a repeater and my ham shack up and
running.
Congratulations. Not many folks do that. :-) I want to do that myself,
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Well, that's a possibility. The person who has it will
be flying up to CT in February. I bet he'll get
strange looks at the security station when they try to
X-ray that !
A friend of mine, way back before 911, took a
Try using 0W-30 fully synthetic oil in the crankcase. I find that that
does not thicken nearly as much as regular 5W-30 oil in my generator. I
can normally spin it easily even at -20.
0W-30 synthetic is not easy to find but I did find some at Wal-Mart in
the past and Esso has some called
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Q [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Do a Google search and you will find an education in backup
battery scienceI found the GE supply wont properly charge my
sealed lead/acids,so I use an additional float charger with an
equalization switch and equalize
Besides, if you need to start the generator because the electric is out,
where are you going to plug the lamp in to warm the generator so it will
start? Mike
Chuck Kelsey wrote:
Guys,
I have a 5KW natural gas generator at my house to serve as backup power
to not only the house, but it
Given that batteries used in backup service rarely get cycled at all,
wouldn't car batteries be a more cost-effective choice? (assuming the
gel
cels were not a gift)
What's your replacement and disposal costs?
Car batteries and marine deep cycle batteries aren't that different in
price,
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Q [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
NO!Car batteries will sulphate and vent dangerously explosive
hydrogen gas,are meant to be discharged quickly and recharged
immediately and dont last long in backup service.
Sulphation is common to all lead chemistries, but
On a standby generator that's hooked to an auto-start
switch, this isn't a problem. Presumably, if the power
goes out and he's home at the time, he'll be able to
get to the genset before it cools off.
Bob M.
==
--- Mike Pugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Besides, if you need to start the
Is it safe to use in the summer?
Chuck
Burt Lang wrote:
Try using 0W-30 fully synthetic oil in the crankcase. I find that that
does not thicken nearly as much as regular 5W-30 oil in my generator. I
can normally spin it easily even at -20.
0W-30 synthetic is not easy to find but I did
Came across this when browsing the other day:
http://www.lutec.com.au/index.htm
Looks like a good idea for generators and keeping power in the house and
car!
Just a thought.
Dakota Summerhawk
-Original Message-
From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf
Interesting. I downloaded the demonstration as well.
Chuck
WB2EDV
Dakota Summerhawk wrote:
Came across this when browsing the other day:
http://www.lutec.com.au/index.htm
Looks like a good idea for generators and keeping power in the house and
car!
Just a thought.
Dakota Summerhawk
ok time to chime in .
there are block heaters that just have a magnet the holds it to the
block ..
if your has a rad there are ones that go on the hose
NOW the item you really want , its a timmer that only turns on the
heater for x number of min IF the temp falls below X deg
No matter if
I wonder if it's a portable rptr for 800 MHz trunked systems?
Dick
- Original Message -
From: Laryn Lohman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 13 January, 2006 20:47
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: first-of-its kind device
--- In
I want to give a very big Thank You to the following:
Dave WB2FTX, Lee, Bob NO6B and Doug. You were nice enough to answer my
query. After posting the goofy question I was in amazement as to the
amount of information I did not know and the information available. I sit
here Humbled and amazed. My
Aw, I was just being silly Bob.. The way it sounded to me was that after
the ac mails went out, and he went to hand start the generator (see the
manual start pull cord reference below) it started a lot easier when he
had the light plugged in to warm it up.. i was just wondering where he
Hello Chuck, I think I may have the same genset you
have as mine was put into service in the mid 80's. My
genset runs off of a 5ft tall propane cylinder which
holds about 80lbs of fuel, hard to remember as I
haven't needed to fill it since the 90's.
If you have easy access to your genset you
Hi Guys and Girls
I use Eastpen Gel Batteries here in OZ and they are the best in + 60 degrees
C to - 10 degrees C. I have even used them in cars and with more than 5
years they are cool. You can buy then cheaper than I can they come from the
USA.
Cheers
Brett
- Original Message -
Actually all the repeaters run on
battery from the start so we have no switching issues,
just need to keep the battery bank charged either from
AC or genset.
That's how I prefer to run things too.
We have three repeaters locally at one site, that I set up this way
years ago. Now the new
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Brett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Guys and Girls
I use Eastpen Gel Batteries
Do you mean East Penn? (as in pensylvania)
http://www.eastpenn-deka.com/
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My Chevy 454 Suburban has engine block heaters. Try your GM dealer. Also
see if your engine can take 5w30 synthetic such as Mobile One. JC Whitney may
have an oil dip stick heater to serve your needs. Trane home air conditioner
pumps have a built in heater to keep oil at certain viscosity.
That's the babies.
The commercial batteries are the ones we use for most cases, wheelchairs,
comms, and in our cars.
Some time ago I was in Sydney (East Coast), picked up a battery to try just
before flying home to Perth (West Coast) I took it on board as carry-on
baggage it was a small one
Sounds too good to be true,you dont get something for nothing and
nothing can be more than 100% efficient,let alone 1500-2500%.
If it is true,I'll buy one or more...boy will that change the
world as we know it! I will watch this project with intense
interest! 73,Lee
Chuck Kelsey wrote:
Kind of reminds me of Wayne Green and cold fusion. All talk, no
products. Time will tell, I guess.
Lee, what exactly are you using for sealed batteries? Typical UPS ones?
I've got UPS's scattered around on about a dozen computers. Typical
battery life is 2-4 years, no better than a car
Subject: Generator question
Guys,
I have a 5KW natural gas generator at my house to serve as backup power
to not only the house, but it keeps a repeater and my ham shack up and
running.
During cold weather, it doesn't like to start (manual start, pull
cord). I fund that if I place a halogen
I looked at it and do not find the V2.06, there is only V3.0
and upgrades...still looking..Thanks.
Juan Tellez
XE2SI
It's available as a PDF download on the ACC Index on RBTIP:
http://www.repeater-builder.com/acc/acc-index.html
Kevin Custer
Site Owner
Juan Tellez wrote:
Subject: RC-85 v2.06
A bank of 100ah Dynasty's and a bank of Crown Embassy 55ah sealed
lead/acid batteries. The Dynasty's are 10 years old,the
Embassys are 2. What are your float and equalize voltages set to?
Chuck Kelsey wrote:
Kind of reminds me of Wayne Green and cold fusion. All talk, no
products. Time
However they come from the APC factory.
Chuck
Q wrote:
What are your float and equalize voltages set to?
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Yes, it is the same as 5W-30 except that in extreme low temps it does
not thicken up nearly as much. All synthetic oils have a much flatter
viscosity vs temp curve. I have used full synthetic 5W-30 in my truck
ever since I got it and it would start easily at -40(F or C) without any
block
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