[Repeater-Builder] Re: Uniden Key

2009-11-19 Thread lenaw12
And here's what Takigen offers http://www.takigen.com/english/contents/eyesearch/search.do?name=D-057 LW --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Morris WA6ILQ wa6...@... wrote: The key photos from both Scott Zimmerman and Kevin Valentino are up on the keys Page The name cast into

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Zetron 38A not sending reverse burst

2009-11-19 Thread Jim Brown
I use several Z-38A controllers in ham applications.  I get around the squelch crash problem by setting the Z-38A to stop sending a PL tone as soon as a user unkeys.  The short tail is still there from the repeater, but the lack of a tone to a receiver lets the audio shut off while carrier is

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Zetron 38A not sending reverse burst

2009-11-19 Thread wspx472
I tried that but decided not to go that route for now. The reason is that I need that hang time to tell how well I am hearing the repeater. It is 900 MHz and users are few and far between. If usage picks up, I will probably turn off PL during the hang time. I want to try it a while like it is

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Zetron 38A not sending reverse burst

2009-11-19 Thread wb0vhb
From my experience, the Model 38 and 48 will not do reverse burst. I did however use a Arcomm audio delay board and accomplished the same results. http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/rc210/rad.html Then I decided I want a repeater controller capable of additional ports and dropped the Model 48 I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Zetron 38A not sending reverse burst

2009-11-19 Thread Cort Buffington
Anybody have a 38Max they want to sell me cheap? (he he... now that we're on an anti-Zetron thread :) :) On Nov 19, 2009, at 9:13 AM, wb0vhb wrote: From my experience, the Model 38 and 48 will not do reverse burst. I did however use a Arcomm audio delay board and accomplished the same

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor repeater audio

2009-11-19 Thread wd8chl
Jeff DePolo wrote: your input Mike I don't have a real answer for you, but it's interesting that I have had the opposite experience with the two most recent Micor UHF stations I put on-line. Both have a peak very near to 400 Hz, and roll off several dB/octave above that. Setting for

[Repeater-Builder] Antenna Pattern Question

2009-11-19 Thread Dan Hancock
I have a repeater that I need to have as tight a cardiod pattern as possible. I have looked at the dipole antennas such as the DB-411 and they don't really shut down the back door quite enough. Does anyone have any antenna modeling software that would show the result of adding an 18 wide

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Pattern Question

2009-11-19 Thread Chuck Kelsey
It wouldn't be impossible that an applications engineer at the factory might be able to assist. Decibel went to Andrew and now is CommScope. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Dan Hancock To: repeater builders Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:42 AM Subject:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Pattern Question

2009-11-19 Thread Jeff DePolo
Comprod makes dipole arrays with a screen reflector, at least for VHF, not sure about UHF. I'm looking in the catalog and it shows a backside null close to 20 dB down from the main lobe. The screen reflector should be nominally about 1/4 wave behind the radiator for maximum forward gain. It

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Pattern Question

2009-11-19 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I was thinking about the possibility of him converting the DB-411 into a corner reflector. Might work. Get the info from the Decibel corner reflector and apply it to the DB-411. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Jeff DePolo j...@broadsci.com To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Pattern Question

2009-11-19 Thread Thomas Oliver
I have DB 664 (VHF) clamped directly to a tower leg with all elements facing one direction and it works nearly as well off the back side range wise. I think you will have to go with a real corner reflector to knock it down any noticeable amount. Experiment away and let us know your findings.

[Repeater-Builder] Wanted UHF MVP

2009-11-19 Thread Paul
Hi guys, I have been reading this list for a long time and now its time to take the plunge. I need to build a portable UHF repeater for my SAR team. So, I am looking for a UHF MVP. I will pay a reasonable price and shipping to Atlanta, 30317 I am looking forward to trying this and I will be

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna Pattern Question

2009-11-19 Thread DanH
I'm basically looking to null an area of about 45 degrees behind the antenna. Kinda like I want omni coverage except for this 45 degree area. I don't think beans will cut it. I'll check Comprod's web site. Thanks and 73, Dan N8DJP --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jeff DePolo j...@...

RE: [Repeater-Builder] LDG Voter RVS-8 Mystery

2009-11-19 Thread John Transue
Tom and Skip identified the problem as input levels being too high. I got this straightened out, and the problem is solved. Thanks for the suggestions. I appreciate the help. John AF4PD -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Uniden Key

2009-11-19 Thread kevin valentino
must have lost some res on the upload.   key stamped:   TAKIGEN   0200,  other side has strange symbols nothing i can explain, 4 of them. maybe japaneese? --- On Wed, 11/18/09, Mike Morris WA6ILQ wa6...@gmail.com wrote: From: Mike Morris WA6ILQ wa6...@gmail.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder]

[Repeater-Builder] uniden key

2009-11-19 Thread kevinvalent...@sbcglobal.net
just looked through the Takigen site. looks like it is model # c-104 it is an 0200 key just as mine is hope this helps kevin

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Building Low Band Loop Antennas (DB-212)

2009-11-19 Thread Ken Decker
Skipp, Here's the WA1ZDX info www.ccdx.org/zedyx/mods/db212.htm Actually this one is on Repeater Builder http://www.repeater-builder.com/db/db-212-assembly-and-mounting-instructions-(andrew).pdf Spec from Andrew on the DB212

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Pattern Question

2009-11-19 Thread William Becks
Dan, Before you make any decisions about selecting any specific antenna for your application, you need to know or specify top or side mounting. Then you'll need to consider any and all metallic objects present in the near environment of the antenna because they constitute reflective or

[Repeater-Builder] Yaesu FTR-2410A tuning

2009-11-19 Thread Paul Holm
I'm recrystalling this unit and am working on the TX. The first part of the tuning procedure states to monitor a circuit point with a VTVM but there is no test point to connect to. Worse, the only way to physically get a connection to this point is to completely disassemble the TX, which

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Zetron 38A not sending reverse burst

2009-11-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
The TS-64 does indeed encode a reverse burst STE signal. Unfortunately, it has the 180-degree phase shift, because that is really easy to do. It cannot encode a 120-degree phase shift, so that means it is fairly useless with Motorola and a few other radio brands. When I contacted Comm Spec

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor repeater audio

2009-11-19 Thread TGundo 2003
I know no one cares to see my graphs... But I posted another one anyways. Thank you for this little nugget! I suspected the PL filter as well Threw those resistors on tonight, and while the difference in response measured is not that great, the difference to the ear is huge! This really