Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Squelch action on 10 m FM

2009-08-24 Thread Nate Duehr
On Aug 21, 2009, at 9:00 PM, n...@no6b.com wrote: At 8/21/2009 16:16, you wrote: Because CTCSS falses on the random noise. Been there, done that, gave away the t-shirt. A GE Versatone decoder won't false. IMO only defective CTCSS decoders false on white noise. Bob NO6B Agreed Bob, the

[Repeater-Builder] Sinclair duplexers (frankenstien series) final update.

2009-08-24 Thread NORM KNAPP
I brought them home after replacing them with a set of Q202G classics with the lexan slide notch tune caps. What they began life as was 4 individual Sinclair reject filters, model # 1-150-1R7 of 2R7 (whatever that means). Someone collected them together, built a harness and viola, instant

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ACC RC-850 Tone Panel Suggestions

2009-08-24 Thread skipp025
Hi John, Probably the most practical animal for your dual dcs and ctcss needs would be something like a Com-Spec TP-3200 tone panel. I see them on Ebay fairly often if you're looking for a deal. cheers, s. John D. Lewis, NF3Q n...@... wrote: Greetings, I'm wondering if anyone would

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Diversity FM reception

2009-08-24 Thread larynl2
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Gary Schafer gascha...@... wrote: You can not transmit both horizontal and vertical polarization at the same time. Feeding a horizontal antenna and a vertical in phase will give 45 degree polarization. For simultaneous vertical and horizontal the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Diversity FM reception

2009-08-24 Thread Paul Plack
Lots of consumer TV receivers use vertical, telescopic whips. - Original Message - From: larynl2 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 4:23 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Diversity FM reception The local channel 8 analog station here had

[Repeater-Builder] Cable length

2009-08-24 Thread kerinvale
Hi again guys .This has been brought up before I know but I thought I need to ask this .With the length between the transmitter and diplexer should we keep the cable as short as possible because I seem to find I have more loss with longer rg223u cables (aprox 1 meter ) .I tried a isolator inline

[Repeater-Builder] Circ polarization

2009-08-24 Thread John Sehring
WN3J wrote: It wasn't until car radios with vertical whip antennas started to gain popularity did vertical polarization start to become important, and CP resulted as a solution to satisfy listeners using either horizontal or vertical antennas, while improving multipath performance as a

[Repeater-Builder] Mastr II Repeater Controller Recommendation

2009-08-24 Thread va3eam
Our club currently has a GE Mastr II UHF repeater at a site and are planning on replacing the current VHF repeater at the same site with a GE Mastr II VHF repeater. We are looking for a controller recommendation that will replace the existing controller on our UHF machine and also be used to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II Repeater Controller Recommendation

2009-08-24 Thread Rick Szajkowski
I like the RLC 's if you want to support a ham .. and a DARN good controller . Arcom 210 I have very good luck with my 210 and Ken is a verry stand up kind of guy ! there is a Arcom 210 Yahoo User group ! Rick On Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 10:27 PM, va3eamva3...@sympatico.ca wrote: Our club

Fw: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Diversity FM reception

2009-08-24 Thread John Sehring
Yes, CP does cause more multipath esp. in urban environments.  Turns out there are a large number of buildings the preferentially reflect V better than H.  CP gives V energy othwise lacking (mostly) in a strictly H xmt situation.  What you get with strictly H pol. is quite a glorious random

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II Repeater Controller Recommendation

2009-08-24 Thread W9SRV
Also look at the S-Com 7330 3-port controller. Will do what you need, you'll have one port left over, and it will not break the bank. Tom W9SRV Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2009, at 9:27 PM, va3eam va3...@sympatico.ca wrote: Our club currently has a GE Mastr II UHF repeater at a site and

[Repeater-Builder] Information needed on a Motorola PA deck

2009-08-24 Thread gebhardstephen
Can anyone tell me what frequency range a TTF1400C PA is? The information that I could find identifies it as a 890-960 mhz range, 100 watts. Does anyone know if this is correct? Thanks.

RE: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Diversity FM reception

2009-08-24 Thread Jeff DePolo
Yes, CP does cause more multipath esp. in urban environments. Turns out there are a large number of buildings the preferentially reflect V better than H. CP gives V energy othwise lacking (mostly) in a strictly H xmt situation. What you get with strictly H pol. is quite a glorious

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Circ polarization

2009-08-24 Thread Jeff DePolo
WN3J wrote: No, it was WN3A that wrote that. A as in agitator :-) It wasn't until car radios with vertical whip antennas started to gain popularity did vertical polarization start to become important, and CP resulted as a solution to satisfy listeners using either horizontal or