[Repeater-Builder] Re: KL Duplexer (Possibly 220 MHz?)

2008-07-22 Thread Joe Burkleo
Bob, One of the local guys bought one of these off Ebay a couple years ago. It had six cavities - three per side. I was able to retune it to his 220 repeater frequency. It is a notch type duplexer. I was barely able to get enough isolation for his repeater which was a converted GE MVP with a ARR

[Repeater-Builder] In desperate need of CES 1000M manual

2008-07-22 Thread gebhardstephen
Good evening all, I just got my hands on a Aerotron repeater, with a CES 1000M ANI Code reader, and a CES 520-D intelligent duplex interconnect. I cannot find a programming manual for the 1000M anywhere. I am pretty sure that this unit will support a simple repeater controller, but I can't

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Info

2008-07-22 Thread monteleoneb
Hi everyone, just joined up and not sure if I am on the right track, I live in an area that is not very good for receiving transmission. Is there a way that I can improve my reception by joining 2 type of aerials together to increase the receive without actually connecting it to my scanner.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer cables - Data Base Idea

2008-07-22 Thread Shanon KA8SPW
Here is an idea. How about those of us who have repeaters with duplexers take measurements and post them. This would need to include ALL the information or as much as possible. Even the frequency in use, length and brand would help. The best information would be from duplexers that were

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Info

2008-07-22 Thread lenaw12
Welcome to the group... You speak of a scanner...if you are interested in a particular range of frequencies, a beam antenna (typically in the form of a yagi) along with a preamplifier will probably help a lot. A scanner usually has a pretty wide front end, so you may find the preamp will bring

Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread DCFluX
I don't think I saw them even near a real broadcast tower, just these wannabe cellular sites. Then again I was paying more attention to a MASTR-III at the time. The music score sounded like it was done by the guy that did 'Pirates of the Caribian' or 'Survivor' and didn't really go with the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread de W5DK
Good help is hard to find in every trade nowadays. I could have done without the adult day care angle, we all see it every day with current work ethics and morals. They could have done the industry a better service with more facts and public service links to safety training. I think it

Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Very disappointing program. Mostly fluff. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:27 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers Drunks

[Repeater-Builder] NBC Dateline story - Link Included

2008-07-22 Thread r_s_s_i
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Scott Zimmerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If it's important enough to a certain individual, they WILL FIND a way to view the program. *IF* after it is broadcast, someone can provide an on-line link to the show, that would be fine and much appreciated.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread Paul Finch
The hard hat is a OSHA regulation.. Paul -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DCFluX Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:32 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline

Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread Paul Plack
Don, You always have to approach watching these things with the understanding that done the industry a better service is not among their goals. It's all about telling the viewer an interesting story. Even reality TV shows have writers! In this case, they seemed to be aiming more toward a plot

Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread Dexter McIntyre W4DEX
Paul Finch wrote: The hard hat is a OSHA regulation.. And it's a good one. There's no way to be sure there isn't some loose hardware overhead that may be shook loose while climbing. Also a hard hat will save you head from banging into an overhead side mount or guy wire. I've had

Re: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread wd8chl
Joe wrote: YupWas it my imagination or was there an excessive number of commercials? Joe There's ALWAYS an excessive number of commercials...

RE: [Repeater-Builder] So I watched it NBC Dateline story on Tower Climbers

2008-07-22 Thread kf0m
Fluff was my thought also. I keep wanting to say where's the beef. Interesting look at some of the personality types in the industry but no real hard information. Looked like just an opportunity of showing some artistic camera angles rather than trying to really tell a complete story. I also

[Repeater-Builder] How to remove Scotch Kote

2008-07-22 Thread Scott Zimmerman
Awhile back, I had asked this list for ideas on how to remove Scotch Kote weather proofing. I was at an auto detailing place today and just happened to ask them their opinion on the matter. The woman pulled out a liquid in a spray bottle and gave the dried puddle a few squirts. She waited a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] How to remove Scotch Kote

2008-07-22 Thread N0ATH
Hello Scott - I had to reply - I drove a tractor trailer rig until retirement and had my head underneath a trailer thousands of times - normally always with a cap with the company logo on it. Let me tell you there is nothing much nastier than 5th wheel grease - I got a gob of this on my cap and