RE: [Repeater-Builder] Computer noise in 2M Repeater

2009-04-25 Thread Barry
Run a sniffer over the cat5e , I suspect there may be some radiation nodes requiring a choke or two To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com From: jrussell...@allegiance.tv Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:19:50 -0500 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Computer noise in 2M

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Computer noise in 2M Repeater

2009-04-25 Thread Brian Raker
Either that or talk with your tower owner and let them know that this tennant may need to run shielded cat5 cable up the tower, as it is providing interference with your equipment. On Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 12:08 AM, Barry ate...@hotmail.com wrote: Run a sniffer over the cat5e , I suspect there

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Computer noise in 2M Repeater

2009-04-25 Thread Barry
that might be incoorect though , hence the sniffer as the cat5e is not the only possibility To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com From: brian.ra...@gmail.com Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:59:34 -0700 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Computer noise in 2M Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Computer noise in 2M Repeater

2009-04-25 Thread MCH
Separate the antennas. That's the only thing that worked with our 460 repeater. They put one antenna right beside ours. Joe M. Jim Russell wrote: Does anyone have any suggestions on how to eliminate noise generated by a Wireless Internet System. The owner of the tower where our club has

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Insurance?

2009-04-25 Thread georgiaskywarn
We have lots of spare parts too. But that doesn't cover the tower climb by a company that can afford their insurance to climb the thing. A 2 day climb right now is going to cost us somewhere between $2500.00 to $4000.00 alone. And we are getting a special rate. Waiting for the bill.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Computer noise in 2M Repeater

2009-04-25 Thread Mike Mullarkey
See if they are using a tower top amplifier and if so replace it. Had the same with a wireless guy over in Florence, Oregon that was on our tower and we started shutting everything off at the site and he was the last one and when we pulled the plug it was quite as a church mouse turned everything

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Computer noise in 2M Repeater

2009-04-25 Thread Razvan Daniel
Try to find several a ferrite antennas, used in older SW/LW radios.Wind around it 10-15 turns of the CAT5 UTP cable at each end of the two cables, separately. If you have industriea ferrite beads it is even better, but use the large kind, enough to accept at least 10 windings. Another very good

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Insurance?

2009-04-25 Thread Joe
Our club insures their repeaters thru the ARRL insurance. I don't remember the cost, but it is based upon what you declare the equipment is worth. 73, Joe, K1ike georgiaskywarn wrote: Good Evening Folks, How many of you have repeater insurance? With our new installation, we thought this

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Insurance?

2009-04-25 Thread TRACOMM
Eric is correct. Site owners do not have any interest in the tenant equipment in regards to theft or vandalism, concern is for liability in incidents that someone may feel they should cover as the owner, just like someone falling on a crack in your sidewalk. As a property manager, have seen

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Computer noise in 2M Repeater

2009-04-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
Jim, This situation happens all too often, and it usually occurs because cheap equipment is used (plastic boxes to contain the amplifier, unshielded cable, no ferrites, ineffective grounding. etc.) to keep the installation costs down. This is a misguided approach, because repeated visits to fix

[Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 CXB Manual

2009-04-25 Thread Bob Luttrull
Hi All I am looking for a MSF5000 CXB server manual. Dose anyone have one for sale or know were to find one? Bob

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 CXB Manual

2009-04-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
Bob, I guess you mean service manual. What band is your station? The manuals are unique to the band of operation. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Luttrull Sent: Saturday,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 CXB Manual

2009-04-25 Thread Bob Luttrull
It is a UHF 444.300 Bob --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Eric Lemmon wb6...@... wrote: Bob, I guess you mean service manual. What band is your station? The manuals are unique to the band of operation. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 CXB Manual

2009-04-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
Bob, There are four manuals that collectively cover your station: 6881062E75 MSF5000 Base Station and Repeater 403-470 MHz, Continuous Duty 6881079E95 CXB Supplement for 6881062E75 6881082E05 MSF5000 Digital Capable and Analog Plus Stations 6880182E10 MSF5000 Digital Capable Stations 403-475

[Repeater-Builder] QUANTAR RPT.

2009-04-25 Thread w7trh
Hello Group, Getting ready to take my Quantar VHF rpt. to Motorola shop Monday to be programmed. I have a few questions, so I do not sound so ignorant to the tech doing the programming. In RSS, is there a setting that will send an alert if the AC power to rpt. was interrupted and

[Repeater-Builder] Micor repeater UHF

2009-04-25 Thread Maire-Radios
Got a Micro low power UHF repeater that was just removed from a tower site for new unit. it has a 10 watt output at this time it is on 463.xxx have other elements if other wanted. will need a controller as it had a Zetron 48 but it will be removed. $50.00 add shipping and pack items.

[Repeater-Builder] RFS PD220-N Question Regarding Mounting Clamps

2009-04-25 Thread n2len
Maybe someone can give me a specific part number to order. I just purchased a RFS PD220-N to be mounted on a Rohn 45 at the 170 foot level. (190 total to the top) I will be replacing this antenna with a Brand New Comtelco BSLL150-XL3 which has performed horribly. What a BIG MISTAKE! Here is my

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DeskTrac question

2009-04-25 Thread Mark
I have been advised offline that my initial question was not clear enough. Sorry about the confusion. I will attempt to rectify that now. My experience has shown me that the DeskTrac RSS will read the DeskTrac AND the MaxTrac radio completely, but will not allow frequency changes to be made

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 CXB Manual

2009-04-25 Thread Bob
Thank you I will check it out. Thanks Bob - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2009 10:27 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 CXB Manual Bob, There are four manuals that collectively cover

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RFS PD220-N Question Regarding Mounting Clamps

2009-04-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
Len, I'm not sure what a PD220-N antenna is, since the PD220 antennas listed in my Celwave catalog have a digit after the hyphen. Anyway, the side mount kit for a PD220 antenna is the PD503. It is adjustable to mount the antenna between 6 and 7' away from the tower. The PD556 is a shorter

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Master II Mobile

2009-04-25 Thread no6b
At 4/24/2009 12:04, you wrote: Is there a simple way to have the G3 Tone board stop sending the tone as soon as the reciever input is droped. I assume you mean the Mastr II mobile CG board. Normally it only encodes when a valid tone is being received, though it does ring a bit otherwise. This

[Repeater-Builder] Re: RFS PD220-N Question Regarding Mounting Clamps

2009-04-25 Thread n2len
Hello Eric, Sorry I wrote the incorrect model. It's the PD220-2. The side mount part number you gave me is not what I am looking for. What I need is the top insulated support mount. I can't find it unless I am missing it somewhere. Telewave sells a similar product which I guess I can substitute

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Computer noise in 2M Repeater

2009-04-25 Thread Jim Russell
Thanks for the input from all of you. I went to the tower site this afternoon to give another look at the problem. The noise has gotten worst. Our receiver is greatly desensed. The only equipment on site is the site owner's UHF repeater, our two meter repeater and the Internet equipment. The

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RFS PD220-N Question Regarding Mounting Clamps

2009-04-25 Thread Yahoo
DB5004S-MTD Jeff -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n2len Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2009 5:16 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RFS PD220-N Question Regarding Mounting

[Repeater-Builder] High Power Mastr II base station conversion to 2 meters

2009-04-25 Thread William E. Janes
OK GE Mastr II experts, I have a question for you. Our club has been the benefactor of a local law enforcement agency's upgrade. We have acquired a VHF (155 mHz) Mastr II base station with 3 solid state PAs that total a rated output power of 225 watts. It appears to have a single PA power split

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Computer noise in 2M Repeater

2009-04-25 Thread twoway_tech
You should try to get with the internet company. I manage a site where there is a VHF commercial repeater that was having a serious range problem. Started sniffing around and decided to unplug the wireless internet UPS for a few seconds and the repeater was perfect. Of course, you don't want to

[Repeater-Builder] Milcom Schematic

2009-04-25 Thread Mark Watkins
Hello all , Great group Anyone have a Vhf schematic , or know where I can find one in Pdf , any help is greatly appreciated ! 73s mark...@windstream.net Mk

Re: [Repeater-Builder] QUANTAR RPT.

2009-04-25 Thread Milt
IIRC the Quantar radio was developed later than 1991, but the grey cells have been known to get confused. The Quantar radio can be programmed to do many things with the proper hardware. A stock Quantar does not respond to any commands other than wireline tone remote sequences. Over the air