[Repeater-Builder] Re: coordination question for the seasoned owners

2007-01-23 Thread Coy Hilton
Contrary to some beliefs, putting CTCSS on a repeater DOES NOT MAKE IT A CLOSED mschine! --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: W5KGT wrote: And make sure that the coordinator has the correct PL tone in his data base. The only problem with that is they

[Repeater-Builder] Re: coordination question for the seasoned owners

2007-01-23 Thread Ron Wright, Skywarn Coodinator
hi all, With about all rigs manufactured in last 10 years or more CTCSS encode is standard and finding the tone of the repeater is easy. If the repeater transmits the tone some rigs find it for you. However, this is only if you know a repeater exist on a frequency. Here in Florida I have a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: coordination question for the seasoned owners

2007-01-23 Thread Ron Wright, Skywarn Coodinator
Coy, Repeater coordination is important. However, the ones often doing it don't know much...they like the title, but not the work and many do not even own or operate a repeater. Here in Florida we do have a good coordinating council, but they often get into the mode of making rules that

[Repeater-Builder] Re: PL BOARD

2007-01-23 Thread Ron Wright, Skywarn Coodinator
Don, I have a data sheet on the TS32 and can give info on installing it, but no particulars on the 13-509. Let me know your direct e-mail and I can send. Just a few basic notes you need for install: TS32 audio input, connect to discreminator audio...do not use speaker audio for it often does

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Adding Remote Base to a Repeater

2007-01-23 Thread Ron Wright, Skywarn Coodinator
Dwayne, Gary is correct. To really comment with good solutions one needs to know: Repeater frequencies (as you've given) Remote base frequencies (suspect linking will be upside down from a repeater pair so will be txing near repeater input). What antenna seperation can you work with.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Backing down power on Micor

2007-01-23 Thread Ron Wright, Skywarn Coodinator
Chris, Normally, and I say normally for Mot made a number of unified chassis versions, the Power Control module is in the upper right next to the exceiter board. If you have the external seperate PA a small wire from the side of the chassis goes to the PA for the control voltage. If the PA

RE: [Repeater-Builder] IFR 1500 Power Supply

2007-01-23 Thread Fred Flowers
That would be Bowling Green Road. -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robin Midgett Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 9:01 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] IFR 1500 Power Supply If fix

[Repeater-Builder] Micor Repeater Parts needed

2007-01-23 Thread k4ldi_756
Our club needs MICOR components for the 138-158 VHF range. We currently have a DVP unified chassis and have modified it to work as a repeater using the associated SCM card. It works fine with the commercial crystals, exciter and receiver it came with but it is in the Highest portion of the VHF

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ACC-850 Controller V 3.6 FIRMWARE GONE!

2007-01-23 Thread MR. B
Just a short note - the ACC - 850 are spoken for and on their way to TEXAS. Thanks to all, Ron

[Repeater-Builder] Isolator

2007-01-23 Thread Jeff DePolo
Ed, I have a new Telewave single-stage high-power (300 watt I believe) isolator. What frequency do you need? I can put it on the network analyzer to make sure it meets spec at your frequency. I'd sell it for half of whatever Telewave list price is, and again, it's brand new, still in the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Isolator

2007-01-23 Thread Jeff DePolo
Sorry, that last message was supposed to be direct...

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Repeater Parts needed

2007-01-23 Thread Scott Zimmerman
The only portions of what you have that WILL NOT move to 2M easily are the receiver and the PA. The exciter that you have is a 150.8-174Mhz one. Most of them will tune to 2M without any changes. If changes are needed, it's only to make the last two slugs tune correctly. (Change 2 caps) The

[Repeater-Builder] LMR-1200

2007-01-23 Thread Dan Blasberg
Anybody have any opinions on LMR-1200 as feedline? I have access to about 100' with N connectors at both ends, that I am thinking of using for feedline. Thanks, Dan KA8YPY

[Repeater-Builder] Anyone have a UHF Circulator/Isolator for Sale?

2007-01-23 Thread Paul Metzger
I'm looking for a UHF circulator/isolator for 440-450. Please e-mail me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks ! Paul Metzger KQ6EH

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LMR-1200

2007-01-23 Thread Steven Samuel Bosshard \(NU5D\)
As for using this line I would have no qualms whatsoever. As for buying this new, I think other corrugated lines may offer a better cost / loss return. Of course prices may be more favorable now, but several years ago, solid corrugation type cable at 7/8 diamater had an advantage. Steve NU5D

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LMR-1200

2007-01-23 Thread Phil
we deal mostly with LMR400/600 and LDF. The numbers look good for LMR1200 up into 70cm. If the price is right, why not? Reminds me of the free roll of 1/2 heliax (new) at one of the previous places of employment (yes it was free, not free because I made it that way) :) Dan Blasberg

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LMR-1200

2007-01-23 Thread Dan Blasberg
Steve, Thanks, I probably should have been a little more specific. Our county OEM will be donating (giving) it to us once they get their 15' replacement piece, so that they do not 100 laying on the roof of their building. Dan KA8YPY On Jan 23, 2007, at 1:45 PM, Steven Samuel Bosshard

[Repeater-Builder] Re: coordination question for the seasoned owners

2007-01-23 Thread Al Wolfe
Re: coordination question for the seasoned owners Posted by: Coy Hilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] ac0y8 Date: Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:57 am ((PST)) Contrary to some beliefs, putting CTCSS on a repeater DOES NOT MAKE IT A CLOSED mschine! Group, As Coy said, CTCSS does not make a repeater

[Repeater-Builder] R56

2007-01-23 Thread radiomog
Just wondering how many of you know about R56 and actually try to follow it as a guide? we've had a run-in with a motorola ss owner who wasn't to knowledgeable. Well, maybe he is, but the work he does doesn't even come close to good business practices.

[Repeater-Builder] DB 4032 Table of Coaxes Lenghts

2007-01-23 Thread Luc Pernot
Resending this, there must be a chart or table that exist... somewhere. Hi,anybody has the calculated length of coaxes (Table) needed for going from the T jonctions to the helical Resonnator of a DB-4032 6 resonnator Unit...for high and low notch displacement for 1 mhz separation ... Original

[Repeater-Builder] PL BOARD

2007-01-23 Thread Don
Just wanted to say a Big Thanks to everyone for all the Great info I got here and Direct E-Mail about installing a ComSpec PL Board on the old Cobra/Midland/Clegg 220 Mobile Thanks Don KA9QJG

RE: [Repeater-Builder] R56

2007-01-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
The R56 Manual is an excellent guide to planning and installing a two-way radio site, although its primary purpose is for planning cellular and PCS sites. The sections on permitting and getting along with neighbors is very useful. The table of contents can be viewed here:

[Repeater-Builder] Too fast squelch on GE Master

2007-01-23 Thread wa5luy
We are using a GE Master II with an RLC Club controller for our 444.600 repeater. On weak signals the repeater chops words. I have determined this is due to very fast action of the CAS turning the controller audio off and on. Looking at the schematic, U603 has internal fast and slow modes.

[Repeater-Builder] FS: Motorola Micor VHF highband repeater

2007-01-23 Thread Erik Finskas
Hi I acquired a Motorola Micor VHF repeater, currently on 167/172MHz. It should be a 50W radio with carrier squelch and a line interface. I don't have any use for this, and I'm willing to splice this down to some reasonable level. So if you're interrested in some parts, please contact me

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Too fast squelch on GE Master

2007-01-23 Thread Nate Duehr
On 1/23/07, wa5luy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We are using a GE Master II with an RLC Club controller for our 444.600 repeater. On weak signals the repeater chops words. I have determined this is due to very fast action of the CAS turning the controller audio off and on. Looking at the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Too fast squelch on GE Master

2007-01-23 Thread fineshot1
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, wa5luy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We are using a GE Master II with an RLC Club controller for our 444.600 repeater. On weak signals the repeater chops words. I have determined this is due to very fast action of the CAS turning the controller audio off

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Too fast squelch on GE Master

2007-01-23 Thread Kevin Custer
wa5luy wrote: We are using a GE Master II with an RLC Club controller for our 444.600 repeater. On weak signals the repeater chops words. I have determined this is due to very fast action of the CAS turning the controller audio off and on. Looking at the schematic, U603 has internal fast

[Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR750v2

2007-01-23 Thread randidog2002
I have a TKR-750v2 base/repeater and attempting to connect it to a DSP223 control panel. The problem I am having is if the base is programmed with encode QT/DQT it mutes the (TD) TX data input line when the (EPTT) External PTT is used. Hoping someone has run into this. Thanks, Jeff

[Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR750v2

2007-01-23 Thread randidog2002
I have a TKR-750v2 base/repeater and attempting to connect it to a DSP223 control panel. The problem I am having is if the base is programmed with encode QT/DQT it mutes the (TD) TX data input line when the (EPTT) External PTT is used. Hoping someone has run into this. Thanks, Jeff

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR750v2

2007-01-23 Thread Ken Arck
At 06:05 PM 1/23/2007, you wrote: I have a TKR-750v2 base/repeater and attempting to connect it to a DSP223 control panel. The problem I am having is if the base is programmed with encode QT/DQT it mutes the (TD) TX data input line when the (EPTT) External PTT is used. Hoping someone has run into

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR750v2

2007-01-23 Thread Yahoo
Yes, the TA remains hot but I need flat audio. I can call Kenwood tomorrow but was hoping to finish this tonight. It could be a firmware problem. I can't imagine why they would purposely mute the line when QT encode is programmed. Jeff -Original Message- From:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Too fast squelch on GE Master

2007-01-23 Thread Nate Duehr
On 1/23/07, Kevin Custer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: anyone know how to slow down or improve the squelch action? http://www.repeater-builder.com/ge/mastrIIsquelchmod.html After you get frustrated with trying the above grin do this:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Too fast squelch on GE Master

2007-01-23 Thread wa5luy
- Thanks Nate. That was exactly the info I was looking for. Wayne -- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Nate Duehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 1/23/07, wa5luy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We are using a GE Master II with an RLC Club controller for our 444.600 repeater. On weak signals the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Too fast squelch on GE Master

2007-01-23 Thread Sean Fitzharris
There is an article on the Repeater Builder web site about improving the stock Mastr II squelch. http://www.repeater-builder.com/ge/mastrIIsquelchmod.html -Sean We are using a GE Mastr II with an RLC Club controller for our 444.600 repeater. On weak signals the repeater chops words. I have