[Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables

2007-06-18 Thread Ryan
Try Hamtronics in NY state. I bought a few a while back For a Ge Mastr Project. Ryan n3ssl --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did anybody ever come up with a source for the short RCA plugs that fit older Motorola and GE radios? Even some with RG58

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RF RCA Plugs and/or cables

2007-06-18 Thread Bob M.
I see they have RCA connectors in the audio section, but that's the only place. Typically these have longer center pins. The RF-style I'm looking for has a short center pin, and the ones I've seen on cable have no outer cover; the braid is soldered directly to the outer shell. Was there a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables

2007-06-18 Thread Bob M.
They show some right-angle RF RCA plugs for RG174 coax. That's a bit small and probably won't work with RG58 or RG400. Any other sources? Bob M. == --- Ryan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try Hamtronics in NY state. I bought a few a while back For a Ge Mastr Project. Ryan n3ssl --- In

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RF RCA Plugs and/or cables

2007-06-18 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Call and tell Joel what you are looking for. I don't believe that they are listed on the website. Chuck - Original Message - From: Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 6:07 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] RF RCA Plugs and/or

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RF RCA Plugs and/or cables

2007-06-18 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I don't know. GE used them all the time for RF. The plug with the longer pin would not seat properly and could short out on the other side of the jack. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables

2007-06-18 Thread jgielis
Yea Bob try hamtronics they use a RF RCA in their rptr kits, and the unit is available as an accessory. Hope this is what you are after.. John http://www.hamtronics.com/accys.htm Bob M. wrote: They show some right-angle RF RCA plugs for RG174 coax. That's a bit small and probably won't work

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables

2007-06-18 Thread Thomas Oliver
I remove the RCA's from the small jumpers inside Mastr II's and MVP's and make up my own jumpers, just use some sharp side cutters to remove the black plastic and then de solder the coax, clean them up and add coax of choice. tom [Original Message] From: jgielis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You..... tower height question

2007-06-18 Thread Larry Rappaport
Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D) wrote: Generally 199 ft unless you are close to an airport. There is a 110 ft tower that requires registration but no painting or lighting because it is close to the Temple, Texas airport. Steve NU5D texasexpediter wrote: What is the maximum height a tower

[Repeater-Builder] For Sale :Motorola Astro Saber Model II, UHF, 438-482 MHz Portable

2007-06-18 Thread Steve
Motorola Astro Saber Model II UHF 438-482 MHz . Astro IMBE . Comes with : Battery , Charger , Pocket Charger , Antenna , 2 Speaker Mic's . H Hand-Held/Portable 04 Astro Series R 438-482 MHz D 4.0-5.0 W F Limited Keypad, with Display 9 Variable/Programmable P Programmable W Programmable 7

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola Astro Saber Model II, UHF, 438-482 MHz Portable

2007-06-18 Thread Steve
Motorola Astro Saber Model II UHF 438-482 MHz . Astro IMBE . Comes with : Battery , Charger , Pocket Charger , Antenna , 2 Speaker Mic's . H Hand-Held/Portable 04 Astro Series R 438-482 MHz D 4.0-5.0 W F Limited Keypad, with Display 9 Variable/Programmable P Programmable W Programmable 7

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables

2007-06-18 Thread Bob M.
These are right-angle and only for RG174. I'm looking for a straight plug that will handle RG58 or RG400. Bob M. == --- jgielis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yea Bob try hamtronics they use a RF RCA in their rptr kits, and the unit is available as an accessory. Hope this is what you are

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables

2007-06-18 Thread Bob M.
To do that, one needs a supply of GE or Motorola cables to do that with. The problem is, I don't have the cables to start with and need to make my own, hence the search for just the connectors. Bob M. == --- Thomas Oliver [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I remove the RCA's from the small jumpers

[Repeater-Builder] Coax

2007-06-18 Thread Gerald Bishop
Hi- Kind of off subject- our group was given a bunch of RG177U,Looks to be heavy duty coax. Would anyone know impedance ,and if it can be used for repeater usage? Tks,Jerry

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax

2007-06-18 Thread Dexter McIntyre W4DEX
Gerald Bishop wrote: Hi- Kind of off subject- our group was given a bunch of RG177U,Looks to be heavy duty coax. Would anyone know impedance ,and if it can be used for repeater usage? Tks,Jerry Seems to be 50 ohm: http://www.rfcafe.com/references/electrical/coax_chart.htm Dex

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax

2007-06-18 Thread cruising7388
Man, that's some beefy conventional coax. It's a 50 ohm cable.The center conductor is .195, with two silver plated shields.Attenuation is 2.5 db per 100', compared to 5.0 db 100' for RG-214 and 1.42db per 100' for 1/2 Heliax hardline. It's a high power cable designed for RF voltages up to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Tennants Fined???

2007-06-18 Thread mch
Towers are an integral part of repeaters. Fines are an integral part of towers (and usually cost more than the repeater). If you don't want to delete it, make a filter in your email client to automatically delete them based on the subject. Joe M. Richard W W Bazell Jr wrote: Hey This goes

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables

2007-06-18 Thread Bob M.
Thanks. That's the magic part number. The description doesn't say how many come in a pack, but MOL wants just over $9 for them, myradiomall wants just over $7. I seem to recall that they had a phenolic insulator, but whatever it was, it would NOT melt when subjected to soldering heat. Looks like

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You Do This?

2007-06-18 Thread Christopher Hodgdon
The value of the property is higher than what ATT sold it for. The tax roll value for the property is around $600,000.00. ATT sold the property for a lot less, because it was the only way someone was going to buy it, as it's out in the middle of the county and not really in a place that would be

[Repeater-Builder] GE MVS 440-470 25W NPU20 (Combo NPFU20SS) 5ch - need programmed

2007-06-18 Thread k8hvi
I would like to get this programmed. I see where you can build the interface and program with the PC, but this for me is a bit much since I will program it once and then be done with it. Is anyone here already able to program my radio(GE MVS 440-470 25W NPU20 (Combo NPFU20SS) 5 channels)? If so,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE MVS 440-470 25W NPU20 (Combo NPFU20SS) 5ch - need programmed

2007-06-18 Thread MR. B
Check this guy out. @24.95 tune up and program and includes shipping back to you Ron Programming Service for GE MVS Synthesized Radios EBAY Item number: 200090573390 k8hvi wrote: I would like to get this programmed. I see where you can build the interface and

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RF RCA Plugs and/or cables - FOUND!

2007-06-18 Thread Eric Lemmon
Bob, Motorola still sells the low-loss RCA straight phono plugs, with ceramic insulators. Ask for Part Number 2882331G01. They come in a pack of 10 plugs for $7.82, plus a small surcharge. This is the same plug as found on original-equipment RG-142/U jumper cables inside Micor stations. Most

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Coax

2007-06-18 Thread Eric Lemmon
Jerry, Lucky you! RG-177/U is good stuff. It has double, silver-plated shields and a solid copper center conductor. Its attenuation is about 2.8 dB per 100 feet at 440 MHz, and about 1.1 dB per 100 feet at 2m. Finding constant-impedance connectors for RG-177/U cable might be a bit difficult.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You Do This?

2007-06-18 Thread ka1jfy
Your choice. One of the instructors used to work for my agency. He tells tales of going all over the world doing on-site training. Walter --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul Does Comtrain train you on the tower you want to be climbing or do you