[Repeater-Builder] RELM SMUxx Link Radio?

2008-07-03 Thread dakaratcaptivereefing
I've recently been tasked to link a couple of VHF repeaters with a UHF link.. not too difficult, however the link radio's provided are Relm SMU's, they are all programmed and ready to go. I'm just having trouble finding any good docs on locations to tap for Rcv/Tx audio and maybe COS in

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RELM SMUxx Link Radio?

2008-07-03 Thread Ron Wright
Dave, I've done a number of radios for making links. Usually commercial rigs bring out COS on a connector for they are often used in other applications such as remoted bases, etc. Having the docs is a must. On Ham rigs COS is very seldom brought out. I've dug inside to find. It is there

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RELM SMUxx Link Radio?

2008-07-03 Thread Jim Brown
I have had good success in obtaining a COS signal from an 'unknown circuit' by opening the lead to the front panel LED that indicates receive activity.  Place the diode of an opto isolator in series with the LED and then use the transistor section of the opto isolator in your circuit as the COS

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: anyone know backdoor to csi tone panels

2008-07-03 Thread wd8chl
wd8chl wrote: Speaking of that, I have 7 CSI-32's I want to sell off. An 8th is up at a site and will be replaced soon. All were removed from service at the end of last year working. I have cables for the 7, although I don't think they are factory cables. I'd like to get $50 a piece for

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RELM SMUxx Link Radio?

2008-07-03 Thread Dave Cochran
Thanks for the ideas... I'll have to check on the Relm I have and see if she has a 'busy' indicator, thinking it does, should have some 4N25's or similar laying on the bench somewhere from another project, fortunately the controllers aren't fussy and can use either + or - for COS. I was trying

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RELM SMUxx Link Radio?

2008-07-03 Thread mroden
Another place to look for rx audio is the top side of the volume pot. Some are squelch gated and some aren't, but it should be constant level and decent frequency response. Also, be aware that if you are using tone decode on the rx, the busy light may not follow the tone decode function. Some

[Repeater-Builder] DB420 was broken now fixed.

2008-07-03 Thread Mark Ramsey
Hi guys It's been a while since I last visited this forum. I wanted to share some info about a db420b antenna that has been acting up for some time. This antenna is duplexed on an amateur radio repeater and has been causing popping and cracking when the tx is on. When first installed new about

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DB420 was broken now fixed.

2008-07-03 Thread jistabout
Thanks Mark for sharing your experience. I'm using a DB-411 on a control link (RX only) but it also serves as a backup to the main repeater antenna. If it does anything funny then I guess I know where to look ;). - Darrell/KA7BTV

[Repeater-Builder] TKR 820

2008-07-03 Thread n9ex_jack
Hi Guys does anyone out there happen to have a pinout on the accesory connecter on the back of the machine N9ex

[Repeater-Builder] RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards

2008-07-03 Thread Mark Thompson
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2008 Release #08-319 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 843-7422 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media