Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Antenna Choice

2007-11-25 Thread Nate Duehr
On Nov 23, 2007, at 3:55 PM, Derek wrote: I've used the DB-408 antenna and am happy with it's performance, but am wondering about significant difference in using a DB-420 for future repeaters. Also considering the RFS 1151 (Tessco # 435830) fiberglass antenna. It is tuned for 440-450

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: AM interference on long cable run

2007-11-25 Thread Nate Duehr
On Nov 23, 2007, at 12:04 PM, Jim Brown wrote: We have a wireless ISP at this site, and the ISP provider decided to take away the public IP address and assign us a private IP address, which no one can reach from the internet. We can do everything we need to do on the internet, but packets

[Repeater-Builder] Motorala Model Number TA9KM+067W

2007-11-25 Thread roger_morrison2002
Hello I would loke to know what type of radio this is and how do I program this unit. Thanks Roger KG6TZT

[Repeater-Builder] HLN3948 Schematic

2007-11-25 Thread Eric M.
I am looking for a schematic for a Motorola HLN 3948 repeater controller. This is a small controller that can be placed between to radios in order to make a repeater. Eric.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorala Model Number TA9KM+067W

2007-11-25 Thread Bob M.
Sounds like a Spectra model number. You'd need the Spectra RSS, a RIB, and associated cables. The A9 tells me it has an A9 control head and is trunk-mount, high-power. There should also be an ID number that's 12 characters long; this will let you find a lot more info. Bob M. == ---

RE: [Repeater-Builder] HLN3948 Schematic

2007-11-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
Eric, The HLN3948 is the basic repeater controller that is in the HLN R*I*C*K (Repeater Communications Interface Kit), which is used to connect two GM300 mobile radios and create a GR300 Repeater. Other radios can be used with the appropriate cables and changes in jumpers and I/O functions.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Usage of Linked Repeater Systems vs. Stand Alone Repeaters

2007-11-25 Thread Naber, Benjamin L. SPC
Tony, et al I read through many of the comments everyone has posted, all equally reasonable, and justifiable. I would like to comment on this. Back in 2004, June QST or somewhere around that time, a Correspondence article was published by the ARRL entitled Use what we have. To this day, I

[Repeater-Builder] Re: New file uploaded to Repeater-Builder

2007-11-25 Thread Jeff Kincaid
Thanks! 'JK --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com wrote: Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Repeater-Builder group. File: /Combiner.jpg Uploaded by :

[Repeater-Builder] New file uploaded to Repeater-Builder

2007-11-25 Thread Repeater-Builder
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Repeater-Builder group. File: /2 RX selector schematic.png Uploaded by : no6b [EMAIL PROTECTED] Description : 2 RX combiner with controllable priority/disable

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: New file uploaded to Repeater-Builder

2007-11-25 Thread Jim Brown
As has been pointed out by a couple of folks now, change the part number for the IC from CA4011 to CD4011. It is a CMOS quad two input NAND gate. Also I have uploaded a much more readable version of the schematic along with the free download site of the viewer for the schematic. 73 - Jim W5ZIT

[Repeater-Builder] MTR2000

2007-11-25 Thread barrypal
I have been told that if there are cooling fans on both sides of the repeaters heat sinks it's the 25-100 unit(uhf). Is this correct. No cooling fans would indicate 40 watt units or just remote receivers.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MTR2000

2007-11-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
That is partly correct. The presence of fans does indicate that the station is in the 75-100 watt class, but it tells you nothing about the frequency of operation. Here is a list of fan-equipped MTR2000 power amplifiers: CLN1224/TTD1791 132-154 MHz CLN1225/TTD1792 150-174 MHz CLN1228/TTX1010

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorala Model Number TA9KM+067W

2007-11-25 Thread Roger Morrison
Hi Bob, Thanks for the information this will help a great deal. I have the rss and I'm getting the rib box I just have to find a diagram for the cable then I'm set Thanks again Roger KG6TZT Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like a Spectra

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorala Model Number TA9KM+067W

2007-11-25 Thread KA9QJG
Roger, You can find the diagram of the cables here http://www.batlabs.com/speccbl.html And probably on this Group , I was not brave enough to try and make one and smoke My radio So I Bought one on E-Bay . Good Luck Don KA9QJG

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorala Model Number TA9KM+067W

2007-11-25 Thread Bob M.
Well, since you obviously know about the repeater-builder Yahoo Group, have you ever visited the www.repeater-builder.com web site? I bet if you looked in the Motorola section - the company that makes the radios, you'd find some info on Spectras, and, wonder of wonders, maybe even an itsy-bitsy,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MTR2000

2007-11-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
The MTR2000 contains a very capable controller which includes the power-reduction feature when on battery backup, along with an optional alarm tone to advise users of the condition. The programming software package contains a fairly good tutorial about how to program the station. I will gladly

Re: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Antenna Choice

2007-11-25 Thread Ron Wright
Here in Florida near a beach we have found exposed dipoles like the DB224 are destroyed by the salt air. They last 6-10 years. This is most often withing a couple miles of a beach although I've seen a number die when mounted at longer distances. I prefer the fiberglass larger ones like the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MTR2000

2007-11-25 Thread scomind
Hi Eric, I make no secret of my disdain for bells and whistles like clever courtesy tones, autopatch, and voice announcements. I work primarily in commercial and public-safety radio systems where such features have no place. That's certainly an understandable take, but keep in mind

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2x RX's or 2x TX's on one Controller Port

2007-11-25 Thread Ron Wright
Although many logic, including NAND gates, operate in linear mode, but not for audio. They simply switch from/to logic 0 or 1. The 4066 is an analog switch and works very well. One must bias its inputs somewhere in the middle of the power supply voltage so any audio signal will not work

[Repeater-Builder] OT- Battery Deal!

2007-11-25 Thread WA Brown
400 AA and 100 AAA batteries for $56.99! http://www.batteries.com/productprofile.asp?appid=407612

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Antenna Choice

2007-11-25 Thread Laryn Lohman
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Nate Duehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think the comments about where you want to put your signal apply as much as some folks would have you believe. Even though the 408 pushes more gain to the horizon, it still is rated for something like

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2x RX's or 2x TX's on one Controller Port

2007-11-25 Thread Brian
The Linker IIa is a 2 port controller with a seperate control receiver input. The control receiver input has priority over RX1 and RX2, RX1 has priority over RX2. The COS inputs can be programmed for + or - polarity as well as trigger levels. I am not sure if this is exactly what you are

[Repeater-Builder] Re: AM interference on long cable run

2007-11-25 Thread Coy Hilton
Gee Jim, I don't think that I have ever seen an ISP providing a private IP address to a drop. Are you sure that some one local hasn't added a router to your set up? try opening a web page and type in the first three octets of your IP address that you have and for the last Octet use .01 if you

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2x RX's or 2x TX's on one Controller Port

2007-11-25 Thread Jim Brown
Not so Ron. Give it a try - you might be surprised. I have been using the 4011 CMOS logic in audio circuits for 30 years and have not been disapointed in the audio quality in any of the circuits I have used them in. That feedback resistor from the output to one of the inputs converts it to a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: AM interference on long cable run

2007-11-25 Thread Jim Brown
Actually it must be pretty common on the wireless distribution ISP systems. I know of one in San Antonio that was set up that way, and one in New Mexico that had a public IP address for customers till they lost a port and it went to private. The one here gave us a public IP address for a couple

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Antenna Choice

2007-11-25 Thread Nate Duehr
On Nov 25, 2007, at 8:19 PM, Laryn Lohman wrote: Hi Larry, yeah... reading back through it I transposed 408 and 420. Nate, perhaps you could clarify that paragraph... Anyway, I was just comparing published vertical beamwidth numbers for various bands/manufacturers/gains. Within a degree or

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2x RX's or 2x TX's on one Controller Port

2007-11-25 Thread no6b
At 11/25/2007 18:51, you wrote: The 4066 is an analog switch and works very well. One must bias its inputs somewhere in the middle of the power supply voltage so any audio signal will not work outside its rails. Very true; I know some who swore off the 4066 as unreliable poorly performing

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2x RX's or 2x TX's on one Controller Port

2007-11-25 Thread no6b
At 11/25/2007 19:50, you wrote: The Linker IIa is a 2 port controller with a seperate control receiver input. The control receiver input has priority over RX1 and RX2, RX1 has priority over RX2. Can it mix RX audio from ports 1 2? Bob NO6B