[Repeater-Builder] Astron RS50 Power Supply (a new thread)

2010-06-21 Thread Mike Morris
In looking at the scan we have of the RS-50M supply it looks pretty sick. The one we have is dated January 2000. If anyone has a good clean paper original and would scan it for us I'll be happy to make a PDF of it and post it in place of the one we have. If you have a different date we'd like

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Astron RS50 Power Supply

2010-06-21 Thread Mike Morris
At 08:57 PM 06/20/10, you wrote: Thanks to all who replyed to my question on the Astron. Mike, I did not check the box on the 404 Error, but Chuck sent me a copy of the schematic and when I returned to the site they all opened. Thanks for the heads up on the Astron Page, I am re-reading as I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] What have I got?

2010-06-21 Thread x.tait.tech
yip, your the same age as me, and yes your point is correct 2 many of these youngsters think they know it all, On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 9:23 PM, kevin valentino kevinvalent...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Yep, got 2 many years under the belt, guess it shows my age. I'm only 46 , been doin this

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Astron RS50 Power Supply

2010-06-21 Thread WA Brown
With all the excitement I missed something. Can you explain this for me? 4) Add the compensation cap. Just remove the 723 chip from it's socket and solder it across the back of the board, then reinstall the chip. What is the compensation cap? BTW: I've never been able to find a good clear

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Astron RS50 Power Supply

2010-06-21 Thread jcentv
James, RS-50 is the same RM-50? one is desk top and the RM is Rack mounted type, If that is so I will scan the schematic tonite and will send it to you. Regards, John YV5AAQ --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, James ka2...@... wrote: Hi Guys, I am trying to download a schematic on this

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Astron RS50 Power Supply

2010-06-21 Thread Mike Morris
At 05:40 AM 06/21/10, you wrote: With all the excitement I missed something. Can you explain this for me? 4) Add the compensation cap. Just remove the 723 chip from it's socket and solder it across the back of the board, then reinstall the chip. What is the compensation cap? It's a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: What have I got?

2010-06-21 Thread TGundo 2003
Thanks for the info Joe- I will check it out. Tom W9SRV --- On Mon, 6/21/10, burkleoj joeburk...@hotmail.com wrote: From: burkleoj joeburk...@hotmail.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: What have I got? To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, June 21, 2010, 12:56 AM Tom, We have

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Astron RS50 Power Supply

2010-06-21 Thread Jeff DePolo
Everyone is entitled to make an ass out of himself now and then, but you're abusing the privilege... -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kevin valentino Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 9:21 PM To:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Astron RS50 Power Supply

2010-06-21 Thread Jeff DePolo
Also our above mentioned power supply which operates our 2 Meter and 440 Repeaters and a low power link started humming yesterday. A trip to the tower showed that the two large wires coming from the Pass Transistors to the post on top of the regulator board and into the 1000 Uf

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Astron RS50 Power Supply

2010-06-21 Thread Kevin Custer
Jeff DePolo wrote: Everyone is entitled to make an ass out of himself now and then, but you're abusing the privilege... Now that's funny... BTW: I had set the dudes posting privileges to Moderated, but Scott decided to toss him - - Scott wins. Onward and Upward. Kevin Custer

[Repeater-Builder] FS: Telewave ANT440F6 base antenna

2010-06-21 Thread doug graham
Ordered in error.  Restock is 15%, so I'd rather offer it here. This antenna is NEW.  Never unpackaged. Data sheet here: http://www.telewave.com/pdf/TWDS-7103.pdf 440-465 Mhz, 6db gain, ruggedized UHF base station antenna. My cost was $675 delivered. Offered here for $600 delivered to your

[Repeater-Builder] Micor COS issues.... continuing

2010-06-21 Thread Josh
I've been fighting this issue for a while now. I've tried some bandaids to deal with it, tried multiple repeater controllers (including one I designed myself with an ATMEGA328 Microcontroller (I'll probably be releasing this design as open source coming up)... and I'm fighting the same problem

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FS: Telewave ANT440F6 base antenna

2010-06-21 Thread Matthew Kaufman
I'm interested. Where are you located shipping-wise? Matthew Kaufman (Sent from my iPhone) On Jun 21, 2010, at 9:12 AM, doug graham batwing...@yahoo.com wrote: Ordered in error. Restock is 15%, so I'd rather offer it here. This antenna is NEW. Never unpackaged. Data sheet here:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor COS issues.... continuing

2010-06-21 Thread James Cicirello
Hi Josh, Instead of resistors, try diodes in series. Each Diode will drop your voltage. I have series a couple to get rid of standing voltage, especially if you are down to a half volt or so. 73 JIM On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 11:57 AM, Josh josh.kit...@gmail.com wrote: I've been fighting this

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor COS issues.... continuing

2010-06-21 Thread Ken Arck
At 08:57 AM 6/21/2010, Josh wrote: When the squelch is closed, I get right around 8 volts, taken from pin 8 of the modified mobile audio/squelch board - the tried and true process just about everybody uses. When the squelch opens, I'm at not ground potential, but right about half a volt.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Micor COS issues.... continuing

2010-06-21 Thread Doug Bade
Josh; You could also use a 2n7000 fet in place of the 2n device in that circuit.. 2n700 FET's have an on trigger of between 2-4 volts. as the switch point and switch like an npn transistor for this app.. the input does not require a resistor ( the gate )as it can swing to ~12v before

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Micor COS issues.... continuing

2010-06-21 Thread Jeff DePolo
I always use an NPN transistor (2N4401 or whatever floats your boat) as an inverter on the Micor COR, with a voltage divider on the base. Micor COR to base through 10K, 4.7K from base to emitter, ground emitter, collector becomes active-high COR. Pull up collector with 12V through 1K (or

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor COS issues.... continuing

2010-06-21 Thread scomind
Hi Josh, You can mod your Micor, but you'll keep running into similar problems when you interface your controller with other repeaters. COR outputs can be driven by Darlington transistors, LED drivers, squelch ICs, etc., and not all will go as low as you want. Here's how we've designed our

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Micor COS issues.... continuing

2010-06-21 Thread Jeff DePolo
Here's how we've designed our controllers' COR, CTCSS, and logic inputs for many years: Feed the COR signal to the top of a voltage divider. The upper resistor is 10K and the lower is 4.7K. Feed the junction of the divider to the base of an NPN such as a 2N3904, 2N, etc. You'll

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor COS issues.... continuing

2010-06-21 Thread scomind
Hi Jeff, Here's how we've designed our controllers' COR, CTCSS, and logic inputs for many years: Feed the COR signal to the top of a voltage divider. The upper resistor is 10K and the lower is 4.7K. Feed the junction of the divider to the base of an NPN such as a 2N3904, 2N, etc.

[Repeater-Builder] Antenna Experience Needed!

2010-06-21 Thread n2len
I was given the opportunity of placing 3 repeater antennas at the very top of a 180 foot cellphone monopole tower. A horizontal arm mounted on the top of the monopole will allow the mounting of my 3 repeater antennas. Horizontal separation should be no less than 6 feet apart from each other.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Experience Needed!

2010-06-21 Thread James Delancy
1) Don't exceed 200 feet above ground unless your tower is lit, registered etc ... a DB-224E on top of a 180 foot tower will exceed 200 feet ... 2) Dipoles rule ... they are the best for weather and wind resistance (and don't forget about lightning!). A dipole is likely to last a lot longer

[Repeater-Builder] Re: REACT Urges Opposition to FCC NPRM 10-119

2010-06-21 Thread corwinmoore
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, aliefcert domin...@... wrote: REACT Urges Opposition to FCC NPRM 10-119 ... REACT International is urging all Teams and Members to submit comments in Opposition to this NPRM. We suggest reviewing some of the other comments prior to submitting a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Experience Needed!

2010-06-21 Thread Matthew Kaufman
Is the desired coverage area perfectly circular? Matthew Kaufman n2len wrote: I was given the opportunity of placing 3 repeater antennas at the very top of a 180 foot cellphone monopole tower. A horizontal arm mounted on the top of the monopole will allow the mounting of my 3 repeater

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor COS issues.... continuing

2010-06-21 Thread Josh
Thanks guys - lots of great ideas here. It's good to hear that i'm not in as unique a situation as I feared... Time to play and see what I can let the smoke out of :) Josh --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, scom...@... wrote: Hi Josh, You can mod your Micor, but you'll keep