[Repeater-Builder] Re: Mystery 2M cans

2006-01-25 Thread ve3ext
To All- I beleive these are Sinclair F150 Cans Jerry VE3 EXT 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 use of Yahoo! Groups is

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Squeeling Problem Resolved!! (I hope)

2006-01-25 Thread Dave VanHorn
You mentioned thermal cycling as a possibility... In my experience, it's a great way to kill equipment. Were the failed amps both the same type/design? It might be that you're seeing a mechanical stress induced failure. If they are different amps, then I don't think so, unless you just got

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Squeeling Problem Resolved!! (I hope)

2006-01-25 Thread Dave VanHorn
You mentioned thermal cycling as a possibility... In my experience, it's a great way to kill equipment. Were the failed amps both the same type/design? It might be that you're seeing a mechanical stress induced failure. If they are different amps, then I don't think so, unless you just got

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Z matcher info.pdf-not stored

2006-01-25 Thread Laryn Lohman
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, John J. Riddell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is the How to sheet on the Z matcher. John VE3AMZ Z matcher info.pdf OK, time to ask. I do not get anything as an attachment. I view this list on the Web. It seems like there is a reason, but I do

[Repeater-Builder] How To Navigate Around the Repeater Builder Site???

2006-01-25 Thread Jim Cicirello
Laryn K8TVZ wrote: OK, time to ask. I do not get anything as an attachment. I view this list on the Web. It seems like there is a reason, but I do not remember why these attachments are not stored. Is there a way for me to get these attachments? Here is the How to sheet on the Z matcher.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Squeeling Problem Resolved!! (I hope)

2006-01-25 Thread Nate Duehr
Dave VanHorn wrote: You mentioned thermal cycling as a possibility... In my experience, it's a great way to kill equipment. True. Were the failed amps both the same type/design? It might be that you're seeing a mechanical stress induced failure. If they are different amps, then I don't

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Squeeling Problem Resolved!! (I hope)

2006-01-25 Thread wa6rqd
Paul Finch wrote: Ed, Is that commonly called hybrid ring technology? I think Sinclair made a duplexer that used that technology, is that correct? Paul Paul, No, hybrid ring is totally different. The cavity / isolator example I referenced is similar to a normal duplexer with the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] How To Navigate Around the Repeater Builder Site???

2006-01-25 Thread Tony King, W4ZT
Here's a link to the GE Z-Matcher info that I posted on my page in January of 2004 for Mike Morris to grab and make a page on repeater-builder.com. I can't seem to find it on RB either so here it is: http://w4zt.com/zmatch/ 73, Tony W4ZT Jim Cicirello wrote: Laryn K8TVZ wrote: OK, time to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] How To Navigate Around the Repeater Builder Site???

2006-01-25 Thread Michael Haddix
I also looked through about eveything that I thought would pertain to the subject, but, could not find it. Mike..n9wzx --- Jim Cicirello [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Laryn K8TVZ wrote: OK, time to ask. I do not get anything as an attachment. I view this list on the Web. It seems like there

[Repeater-Builder] Re: STATION MASTER WHERE TO BUY

2006-01-25 Thread skipp025
Thanks Jack, I hope you're going to join us again for the Super Secret Wednesday Lunch at the VIP Buffet in Sac today. (El Camino near Watt Ave...) I'm in the greater Sacramento Area, just off the main East West interstate (I-80). Shipping 20 ft plus long antennas is not something I

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Crazy linking question

2006-01-25 Thread skipp025
Hi Will, Depends really on how serious the radio system is to the user and how much effort they would put into being on a specific radio channel in one area. I've got two similar systems for two different customers, one wouldn't even think of wanting to push the channel selector when

[Repeater-Builder] Mountain Lion time!

2006-01-25 Thread skipp025
After many years of Mountain Top Work, we caught our first full-on view of a Large (full size) Mountain Lion last week. She crossed the road right in front of us with two giant leaps up the birm into the woods. Very impressive... after seeing about everything else, we had never even seen a

[Repeater-Builder] Z matcher info.pdf

2006-01-25 Thread Tony King, W4ZT
Here's a link to the GE Z-Matcher info that I posted on my page in January of 2004 for Mike Morris to grab and make a page on repeater-builder.com. I can't seem to find it on RB either so here it is: http://w4zt.com/zmatch/ 73, Tony W4ZT Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the

[Repeater-Builder] Question

2006-01-25 Thread wa9ba
I am in the process of setting up a link between a UHF and a VHF repeater. We have a coordinated link frequency and I want to use Motorola Radius M208 radios, (something on hand). My question is, has anyone used this radio to do the same thing, and can it be done with one radio at each site,

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater footprint....

2006-01-25 Thread n2len
Hello everyone, Is there anything over the internet (website) that can be used to plot a basic approx coverage footprint for a repeater? I guess it would be some topographical mapping software like (comscope)...Not sure if thats the correct spelling. Thanks... Yahoo! Groups Links *

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mystery 2M cans

2006-01-25 Thread Scott Zimmerman
Thoughts threaded in: They are definitely Sinclair, welded top, side loop BpBr cans. They date from the late 50s or early 60s (by 1964 or so the top adjustable loop design had been adopted). Sounds about right. I thought they were Sinclair. They could also be part of a hybrid ring design

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater footprint....

2006-01-25 Thread Per Molund
Radio Mobile works pretty good, however You do need to spend some time with it up front in order to get it to do what You want. http://www.cplus.org/rmw/english1.html regards, ---per At 22:26 25.01.2006, n2len wrote: Hello everyone, Is there anything over the internet (website) that can be

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mystery 2M cans

2006-01-25 Thread Steve Kometz
Scott, I am sending you a couple of photos of my Sinclair Hybrid Ring dupes, inst. which includes the cable length, etc. Let me know if it does not get thru. YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Question

2006-01-25 Thread nj902
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, wa9ba [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am in the process of setting up a link between a UHF and a VHF repeater. We have a coordinated link frequency and I want to use Motorola Radius M208 radios, (something on hand). My question is, has anyone used this radio

Re: [Repeater-Builder] How To Navigate Around the Repeater Builder Site???

2006-01-25 Thread Kevin Custer
Comments threaded... OK, time to ask. I do not get anything as an attachment. I view this list on the Web. It seems like there is a reason, but I do not remember why these attachments are not stored. Is there a way for me to get these attachments? If you are subscribed in the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Squeeling Problem Resolved!! (I hope)

2006-01-25 Thread Glenn Little WB4UIV
Another possibility is condensation. The amplifier heats up and moisture in the air condenses during cool down. Contaminants in the air and on the surface of the boards cause conductive paths. The boards were properly cleaned after any soldering on the boards? Flux is hygroscopic and becomes

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mountain Lion time!

2006-01-25 Thread Q
Ummm,how about black snakes that look like hardline hanging from the rafters, then upon leaving-a BIG 'OL BEAR...FACE TO FACE! Now I know why I always had a roll of T.P. in my service van! Shoulda had my .357 too! And you forgot bees,wasps,hornets! Now where is my epi pen??? Also add

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mountain Lion time!

2006-01-25 Thread Jamey Wright
The occasional walk-off from the Mental hospital next to the 911 Center where I work. We thimk one even came in and applied for a job, we just can't prove it. What about brown recluse and black widow spiders? Jamey Wright -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mountain Lion time!

2006-01-25 Thread Ken Arck
Oh yea!!?!? Beat this one g How about a Nene goose wandering into the building, while you're sitting on the floor in front of the rack? The goose then proceeds to climb into the rack for warmth and you spend the better part of 10 minutes trying to get it to leave. This at the 10,023 foot level of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Generator question

2006-01-25 Thread Mark A. Holman
Auto Zone, Advanced Auto Parts carries block heaters check the SAE sites foor viscosity sugguestions if it were near the 45th parrallel 20W 20 was being sold at gas stations backin 1970's mark h. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Chevy 454 Suburban has engine block heaters. Try your

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: battery question

2006-01-25 Thread Mark A. Holman
Those newer dry cells that the stereo thumpers are great for oddball loads also Wal Mart AZ an Advanced sold them . check the local Air line regs if you plan on traveling at least they would be acceptable non haz mat stuff. m Brett wrote: That's the babies. The commercial batteries are

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WANTED:19 inch rackmount chassis

2006-01-25 Thread Mark A. Holman
Have a Rack that has network patch stuff email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] if interested, place Rack 4 sale in subject line mark h. Q wrote: Our local club is looking for a 19 rack mount chassis to house its repeater controller and associated equipment. It needs to be completely enclosed with

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Squeeling Problem Resolved!! (I hope)

2006-01-25 Thread Nate Duehr
Glenn Little WB4UIV wrote: Another possibility is condensation. The amplifier heats up and moisture in the air condenses during cool down. Contaminants in the air and on the surface of the boards cause conductive paths. The boards were properly cleaned after any soldering on the boards?

[Repeater-Builder] Re: How To Navigate Around the Repeater Builder Site???

2006-01-25 Thread Laryn Lohman
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Custer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Comments threaded... OK, time to ask. I do not get anything as an attachment. I view this list on the Web. It seems like there is a reason, but I do not remember why these attachments are not stored. Is there

[Repeater-Builder] An interference story

2006-01-25 Thread Robert Glenn
Just sharing an experience maybe others can use... Been having periodic interference to my two meter repeater off and on (daily) for about five years. Certain times of the day, no problem, and then something would happen and I would get a carrier near the input frequency that was a product of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mountain Lion time!

2006-01-25 Thread albemarle7
Skipp, Congratulations on the mountain lion sighting. Beautiful. Be careful you don't turn into lunch. Now you know why the Pot Growers have guns. You asked what's in my pocket? The answer is our new governor Jon Corzine's hand. Gary K2UQ YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mountain Lion time!

2006-01-25 Thread Ken Arck
At 08:07 PM 1/25/2006 -0800, you wrote: I can't help but wonder what a mountain lion tastes like. like chicken :-) Ken -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of state-of-the-art repeater controllers

[Repeater-Builder] Re:

2006-01-25 Thread Com/Rad Inc - Ed Folta
25 Jan 2006 Hello Group Looking for a dual section isolator with loads 153.0 Mhz capable Also could use a duplexer - pass reject type if it happens to be attached to the isolator/circulator -- 100 watts - - 5 mhz or greater T to R Price and condx pls 73 Ed Folta Com/Rad Inc

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Generator question

2006-01-25 Thread albemarle7
Re Block heatersthank you all for the suggestions. What a great repeater group. Gary K2UQ YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mountain Lion time!

2006-01-25 Thread DCFluX
I had reports of a bobcat banging it's head on the door of a building trying to eat two telephone guys down near Phoenix.On 1/25/06, Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:At 08:07 PM 1/25/2006 -0800, you wrote: I can't help but wonder what a mountain lion tastes like.like chicken

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mountain Lion time!

2006-01-25 Thread Nate Duehr
DCFluX wrote: I had reports of a bobcat banging it's head on the door of a building trying to eat two telephone guys down near Phoenix. Us telephone guys are tasty. I hear we also taste like chicken. Nate WY0X Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: