Re: [Repeater-Builder] HLN1185 Heatsink Material?

2009-12-27 Thread kevin valentino
aluminum can be cast as well as drawn. the drawn type is usually thin, with respect to the cooling fins,  where a cast type can be just about any size. aluminum is the most common metal for use as a heatsink as it has a very high temp coefficient, is easy to machine, and is cost effective from

RE: [Repeater-Builder] HLN1185 Heatsink Material?

2009-12-27 Thread Chris Curtis
I restored a Honda elsinore some time ago. It had a magnesium cover plate on one side of the engine/sprocket. Was kinda weird and not cheap to replace. =] Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kevin valentino Sent: Sunday,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Any Repeaters Taken Off Air Permanently?

2009-12-27 Thread pemeott
I have taken at least 3 amateur radio repeaters off the air in the last two years. These repeaters where all located in a large metropolitaian area ( 3 million residents). 2 meters - This was a repeater used for user access to a multi-state repeater linking system.  - Reason -  No

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Any Repeaters Taken Off Air Permanently?

2009-12-27 Thread va2ir
I was entrusted with our 440 machine. Our club has dwindled down to very few members and we lost 2 good sites, one to the city and the other due to a club member becoming SK. So, I have the repeater at my home qth, so the frequency pair won't be grabbed up. Here in distinctland, where there is

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Any Repeaters Taken Off Air Permanently?

2009-12-27 Thread no6b
At 12/26/2009 20:53, you wrote: Hi: Are there any current or former repeater owners/operators out there who have recently taken a repeater off the air on a permanent basis? If so, what were your reasons? I lost a site for one of my repeaters a couple of years ago. It's sitting in my garage

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Midland Programming Interface 70-1052A

2009-12-27 Thread skipp025
The 70-1052A is used to program the 70-045 / 70-065 / 70-165 / 70-265 / 70-166 / 70-266 series portables. s. Matt Harker kc5...@... wrote: I used to program Midland radios but it's been almost 15 years.  Are you looking for the eprom oven and burner for the old syntech series or, are

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Any Repeaters Taken Off Air Permanently?

2009-12-27 Thread skipp025
Are there any current or former repeater owners/ operators out there who have recently taken a repeater off the air on a permanent basis? If so, what were your reasons? Yeah, it happens all the time... I have taken at least 3 amateur radio repeaters off the air in the last two

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Any Repeaters Taken Off Air Permanently?

2009-12-27 Thread Pointman
In my area there have been several repeaters taken off the air for various reasons. Mostly for non use. There were a few super repeaters that covered a wide area, but for some reason, even they don't get much use anymore. I guess Nextel and the like killed them. Its funny...there is a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Any Repeaters Taken Off Air Permanently?

2009-12-27 Thread Pointman
Hi Bob, I wish you luck in finding a site. I had one for 15+ years, when the owner of the building sold the use of the roof to a cell phone company for big bucks. I am in the same boat, but since I have found that most sites and their access are political. de KM3W Paul

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Any Repeaters Taken Off Air Permanently?

2009-12-27 Thread Nate Duehr
On Dec 26, 2009, at 9:53 PM, railtrailbiker wrote: Hi: Are there any current or former repeater owners/operators out there who have recently taken a repeater off the air on a permanent basis? If so, what were your reasons? Tony Yes, Here's the stories... The club had the 447.150

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Dropping the Autopatch--Keep 911

2009-12-27 Thread larynl2
Thanx to all who responded to this thread. We have some excellent ideas to chew on. Laryn K8TVZ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Any Repeaters Taken Off Air Permanently?

2009-12-27 Thread gervais
well i can read all those bad news and in my area i could use an UHF repeater for experimentation here on VOIP and more maybe. It's too bad again. we are near by the Internet but far from mail , 73/s all best 2010 to all and your project. gervais ve2ckn From: va...@securenet.net

[Repeater-Builder] Slightly OT - need schematic for MOTO T/T mic

2009-12-27 Thread va2ir
Slightly off the topic, but I need a schematic for a Moto TT mic, model VMN1023A. I want to eliminate the TX delay after the last tone, so I can hear the repeater acknowledge my commands. Thanks Ian VA2IR

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Slightly OT - need schematic for MOTO T/T mic

2009-12-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
Ian, The DTMF mike for the MCX1000 may be close enough in design to be helpful. www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/syntor/vxn1017a-touch-code-microphone-for -mcx1000.pdf or http://tinyurl.com/yelbclq 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Slightly OT - need schematic for MOTO T/T mic

2009-12-27 Thread ve3ext
Ian I beleive I have thisI am away until next week, email me then if you still need it Jerry VE3 EXT