[Repeater-Builder] Re: Interference on VHF repeater

2010-09-04 Thread brett
Hi Mike, thanks for your post - I'll think about this a bit more. There is no isolator on the TX - will add one (and BP filter) when I next go to site this week. The radio is synthesised. Regards, Brett --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, wb8vlc mas...@... wrote: I have inserted

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Interference on VHF repeater

2010-09-04 Thread brett
of the duplexer and found it to be clear of anything. Regards, Brett --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, John J. Riddell ve3...@... wrote: Bret, you might have your PA going in to oscillation creating the spurs due to a highly reactive duplexer. We had a similar problem here many

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Interference on VHF repeater

2010-09-04 Thread brett
path I can see the intermod products appear when the TX is active. They are at approx 30kHz intervals across the RX half of the duplexer band pass. Cheers, Brett --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Paul Plack pl...@... wrote: Brett, How did you determine it's an IM product? What

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Interference on VHF repeater

2010-09-04 Thread brett
is not that likely. Yes TX freq is stable and not drifting. Also I have tried a second TX with smae results. Regards, Brett --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Eric Lemmon wb6...@... wrote: Brett, Some additional information will be helpful. What makes/models of equipment are in your

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Interference on VHF repeater

2010-09-04 Thread brett
Thanks - no battery chargers on site as all solar powered. There are solar charge controllers, though I think I have discounted these. No fluros either. All equipment was switched off for a test, so any SMPS should have been off. Cheers, Brett --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, DCFluX

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multiple Emails

2007-03-29 Thread Brett Hornidge
Me 2 Brett WD7F - John in Tucson wrote: Yes... - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 8:37 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Multiple Emails Anyone else getting multiple copies of the same email on any

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mystery Signal

2006-12-12 Thread Brett Hornidge
Hi Guys. Just to throw me 2 cents worth it may be Yaesu / Vertex ARTS. It is a new polling range finder feature. I have contacted them re the system and the tx and rx processes that are involved but to no avail as yet. It looks like a tricky one to find. Cheers Brett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [Repeater-Builder] colinears as repeater antennas

2006-05-18 Thread Brett
diameter base and 1 3/4 top end and those suckers were about 15kg or 30 lbs.Many of them are still in service now I look after the radios on the bottom end of the now. Cheers Brett - Original Message - From: Ian Wells To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Battery load Bank

2006-04-29 Thread Brett
Hi John. I am very interested in building a load bank. Can your manual be scanned. Cheers from OZ. Banjupb - Original Message - From: John J. Riddell To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 1:35 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Battery

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: A couple of questions about hard line

2006-04-24 Thread Brett
So what is the ?issue. Sorry I could not resist. Cheers fro OZ - Original Message - From: Buley, Kenneth L (GE Indust, ConsInd) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 12:53 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: A couple of questions about

Re: [Repeater-Builder] down tilt

2006-04-09 Thread Brett
Hi Guys and Girls. Is there a location where I can get more info on the theory of collinear antenna's. They are used allot here in OZ at least over the past 30+ years that I have been in the game. I have read info on phasing multiple dipoles. TIA Brett - Original Message - From

Re: [Repeater-Builder] desnse on community sites

2006-03-30 Thread Brett
find that you have a sprogy rxer basically txing into you other rxers. Cheers Brett - Original Message - From: Ian Wells To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 6:33 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] desnse on community sites

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Cheap Tunnel Heatsink

2006-02-12 Thread Brett
Variable 1 amp to 100 amp. 12v to 60volt. Brett - Original Message - From: Dave VanHorn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 8:31 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Cheap Tunnel Heatsink --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cheap Tunnel Heatsink

2006-02-11 Thread Brett
Hi guys does anyone have that circuit diagram I need to build one to test 12 to 60 volt supply. Thanks in advance. Brett - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 10:01 AM Subject: Re

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Power

2006-02-11 Thread Brett
Here in OZ we only run 25 watts for mobile and 50 for bases / repeaters. Cheers Brett - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 10:02 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Power Sure they would

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 2 x mini CTCSS encoders needed Please

2006-02-06 Thread Brett
Hi thanks for the info. The 2 off that I need is ST-140. The only place left in the Kyodo KG-109 is in the VCO can. It has a removable cover and it has been done many time and works. Cheers Brett - Original Message - From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2 x mini CTCSS encoders needed Please

2006-02-05 Thread Brett
Sorry guys. I have just got back to my office and started to read your responses (which I am glad to get). What I need is 2 x CTCSS boards that are 15mmL x 20mmWx 5mmH. I need to fit 1 into each Hand Held. Thanks for your help. Cheers Brett - Original Message - From: Mark A. Holman

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Crimp versus Clamp Connectors

2006-02-01 Thread Brett
for me. P.S. justhad a look at the duplexer pics on W4ZT and spied a Eastpenn gel battery these I use for back up power. Cheers from down under Brett - Original Message - From: Tony King, W4ZT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:46 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Balloons to be tested as cell-tower Replacement

2006-01-30 Thread Brett
Looks good until you get a major atmospheric disturbance like a large fire or storm or cyclone. See Ya. Brett - Original Message - From: KA9QJG [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 7:46 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Balloons to be tested

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Balloons to be tested as cell-tower Replacement

2006-01-30 Thread Brett
Here is an idea the static on the zip cord could be rectified and used to power the gear. No batteries just a super cap or 2. Cheers Brett - Original Message - From: Coy Hilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 9:32 AM Subject

Re: [Repeater-Builder] battery question

2006-01-14 Thread Brett
Hi Guys and Girls I use Eastpen Gel Batteries here in OZ and they are the best in + 60 degrees C to - 10 degrees C. I have even used them in cars and with more than 5 years they are cool. You can buy then cheaper than I can they come from the USA. Cheers Brett - Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: battery question

2006-01-14 Thread Brett
had evaporative coolers fitted to the battery banks to lower the temp. No batteriesnodrill bit rotation no money. So enough from me. See ya and thanks for a excel group Brett Down Under - Original Message - From: Dave VanHorn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] still searching: settings TAIT T800 CTCSS boards

2005-12-15 Thread Brett
Hi I have got the info just now from a friend and I will try to send to you tonight it is 16:21 hrs now. Cheers Brett - Original Message - From: Bernd Maestling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 6:42 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: T800 CTCSS boards: received informations

2005-12-15 Thread Brett
Hey yes it would be good to have a full copy I only have 2 pagers of the 8 odd pager. So yes I would like a copy Thanks. Cheers Brett - Original Message - From: wa6rqd [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 6:59 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] still searching: settings TAIT T800 CTCSS boards

2005-12-13 Thread Brett
Hi I believe the ctcss is set during programming. IE channel freq and ctcss. Cheers Brett - Original Message - From: Bernd Maestling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 6:42 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] still searching: settings

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off Topic, but curiosity.............

2005-11-27 Thread Brett
What? - Original Message - From: Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 7:20 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off Topic, but curiosity. At 03:19 PM 11/27/2005 +0100, you wrote: Can someone share why this ítems

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Solar Panel Question

2005-11-12 Thread Brett
Hi guys. Just a Q re: what diection and angle for panel at 3 degree south of the equater in Africa? Would you face some Nor-Eastly and some Nor-Westerly? This is a Q that has been hrown around since I installed and commisioned a 100km 4 x E1 link in Tanzania earlier this year. The gear was

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Using VOIP to control a repeater?

2005-11-09 Thread Brett
Hi I am very interested in voip to radio is there some good info in the mags. I am in oz and we can not get it here. Can recommend another source? Cheers Banjupb - Original Message - From: Mark A. Holman To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna system 4 short term portable uhf repeater

2005-08-26 Thread Brett
HI again, I am using 25 watt (awa rt85/ midland) repeater on 476.550 and 477.300 (750 kHz split)(uhf cb here in OZ). The mast will be 20' ally tube with a fibre glass section near the lower whip (rx). The top of the fibre glass mounted to the ground plains with the TX whip above the ground

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Batteries in Parallel

2005-08-25 Thread Brett
Hi guys. I have been watching this backup battery discussion. We use Eastpen Geltech batteries from the states they are the best batteries no weekly monthly maintenance. We check them for capacity every 6 months and thats it. We use a product called Korode Kure on the battery terminals this

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Tait Repeaters

2005-08-23 Thread Brett
Hi Terry. What Tait repeaters do you have? I would need to know model # . Cheers - Original Message - From: tstone666 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 7:36 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Tait Repeaters Any one have a manual? Any

[Repeater-Builder] Re: VXR-7000

2005-07-13 Thread Brett Dawson
performance. Look hard at that crook TX cavity. Hope this helps. I have found these problems tricky and the best way to solve them is to logically eliminate as much as you can. The trial and error method can be very frustrating... Regards Brett (VK2CBD) --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Di-Electric Grease

2005-05-12 Thread Brett
Hi all. I to have used the dow stuff for years. It is 4 Compound I believe it is the same as the goop that andrews supply with their hardline connectors. Just about all the outdoor connectors that I have used over the past 30 years has had it in the connecting faces as well as inside the body. I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Bag Cell Phone rant?

2004-07-29 Thread Brett Hornidge
Hi guys I may have some M analogue bag phone 2 wire 600 ohm interfaces if you are interested. Cheers Brett - Original Message - From: Mark Holman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 11:24 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Bag Cell Phone

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maxar 80

2004-05-31 Thread Brett Hornidge
Ron contact me off list I have a service manual. Brett - Original Message - From: Ronald Wicker To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 10:40 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Maxar 80 I have a Maxar 80 UHF. How do these convert