Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Seeking emergency system design help

2010-08-27 Thread Brian Raker
. It might cost more, but you'll get the service and support that a business requires, not to mention commercial products are typically built to a higher standard than amateur gear. -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 12:11 PM, n5qs ygr...@white-tiger.org wrote: Chuck Please abandon

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT AND DON'T USE IT !!!------READ IT ..I cant ,I got a burka !

2010-08-26 Thread Brian Raker
And here I thought this was a place where I could go and not worry about bigotry (at least with exception to all the Moto fans out here) and racism clogging up the tubes. Brian / KF4ZWZ On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 8:21 PM, Fuggitaboutit mikew...@hotmail.com wrote: Megga dittos It's kinda hard

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT *HIJACKED* Back on Subject

2010-08-26 Thread Brian Raker
He probably filed the forms for a 'vanity' call sign. -Brian / KF4ZWZ (licensed in Tennessee, living in SoCal...) On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 9:27 AM, La Rue Communications laruec...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks Doug! Yes, I do also post on AR902 list, I am one and the same. My boss, Knox got lucky

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fs: (/\/\)otorola UHF Desktrac

2010-08-16 Thread Brian Raker
You can pick up programmed UHF Desktracs on ebay for ~150, programmed. Like Joe said, Desktracs are not high-duty cycle repeaters (not good for Ham Radio) , as well they are not NB capable so commercial uses are about out. I sold my two for $100 each, unprogrammed. -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Sun, Aug

[Repeater-Builder] Can a KLN 6210A vibrasender be substituted for a KLN 6209A vibrasponder?

2010-08-09 Thread Brian J. Henry
I have an MSR 2000 repeater that I want to change the PL frequency on. Does anyone know if a KLN 6210A vibrasender will work in place of a KLN 6209A vibrasponder on the MSR 2000 PL board? Curiously, Brian Henry, WB6QED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: AGM Batteries

2010-08-08 Thread Brian Marburger
those batteries agm are used on power chairs too. they do not vent --- On Sun, 8/8/10, Tim and Janet kb2...@gmail.com wrote: From: Tim and Janet kb2...@gmail.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: AGM Batteries To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 1:37 PM  

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GMRS Radio

2010-07-30 Thread Brian Raker
Please note that we are not allowed (i.e. it's illegal) to modify our Part 97 Amateur radios to transmit in any other service. We can bring Part 90 and 95 radios into Part 97, but not the other way around. -Brian On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 8:29 AM, cmr359 cmr...@yahoo.com wrote: Most lmr

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS License Help

2010-07-27 Thread Brian Raker
You'll get a paper license in the mail 1-3 weeks after filing for the license. That license will have your call sign on it. Welcome to the service. -Brian On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 11:52 AM, ZPO geekdownra...@gmail.com wrote: I got mine in the mail. -BDH On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 11:06 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS License Help

2010-07-27 Thread Brian Raker
Thank you Steven for showing me something that I already know... -Brian On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 1:01 PM, Steven M Hodell st...@shodell.net wrote: ULS License General Mobile Radio (GMRS) License - WQHI739 - Raker, Brian - Original Message - From: Brian Raker To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS Radio

2010-07-12 Thread Brian Raker
GP300/GP350 are some of the best radios I've used for UHF Ham / GMRS. eBay is your friend; just make sure you know what you're in for. -BR On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 5:16 AM, Chris Carruba chris.carr...@yahoo.comwrote: google is your friend... Best Regards, Chris Carruba Co-Admin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS Radio

2010-07-12 Thread Brian Raker
Er, should say Motorola GP300/GP350. -BR On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 2:49 PM, Brian Raker brian.ra...@gmail.com wrote: GP300/GP350 are some of the best radios I've used for UHF Ham / GMRS. eBay is your friend; just make sure you know what you're in for. -BR On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 5:16 AM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Death of a Service Monitor

2010-07-03 Thread Brian
You must remember, that the average IQ is 100. Of course that means that half the population of the world has an IQ below 100. Think about that when you are on the freeway or voting!:-) - Original Message - From: x.tait.tech To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Retuning a UHF Motorola Micor without a deviation meter or signal generator ?

2010-05-30 Thread Brian Smith
). Thanks for the help! Brian, WW9A From: Mike Morris wa6...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, May 30, 2010 12:22:26 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Retuning a UHF Motorola Micor without a deviation meter or signal generator ?   At 08:31 PM 05/29/10, you wrote: I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Retuning a UHF Motorola Micor without a deviation meter or signal generator ?

2010-05-30 Thread Brian Smith
/If I get it done, I'll be sure to put it in the files for this group. Thanks again! Brian, WW9A Columbus, IN From: Josh josh.kit...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, May 30, 2010 12:03:28 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Retuning a UHF Motorola Micor without a deviation

[Repeater-Builder] Retuning a UHF Motorola Micor without a deviation meter or signal generator ?

2010-05-29 Thread Brian Smith
these pieces of equipment?   Thanks! Brian, WW9A

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GMRS repeater wanted or parts to build one

2010-05-22 Thread Brian Raker
Brian, I will contact you off list re: a repeater I have that would fit your bill perfectly. -Brian On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 5:38 AM, Brian ke7...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Yes, I do, but I need one in a different location. There are allot of hiss around here. - Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GMRS repeater wanted or parts to build one

2010-05-20 Thread Brian
be of help as well. I live in the Reno/Sparks, Nevada area. Thank you for your time and help! Brian Becker KE7WRC WQDX970

[Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 TRN5073 PL board wanted

2010-05-19 Thread Brian J. Henry
Hi, Does anyone have a extra MSR2000 TRN5073 PL encoder/decoder board for sale or trade. I have a MSR2000 TRN5076 DPL encoder/board that I can trade. Brian Henry, WB6QED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: A warning to Land Mobile Radio Dealers

2010-05-01 Thread Brian Raker
while providing emergency communications. It's up to us to determine (hopefully with a good helping of common sense) what is an emergency. -Brian On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 5:47 AM, Richard Fletcher rickfle...@yahoo.comwrote: J. C. and the rest. Yes I am going to say this because it seems

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Radius P50

2010-04-21 Thread Brian Alesio
Several weeks ago it seemed that someone had an interest in acquiring UHF Motorola P50 radio sets. If anyone is interested, email me directly I have a fair assortment compact / standard and keypad equipped p50+ complete units, boards, chargers and I would love to clear away some space. BRIAN

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola R100 RSS Software

2010-04-12 Thread Brian Cochran
I have a Motorola R100 repeater 25w that I am going to sell but I can't find the old floppy with the dos program for programming Does anyone on the list have a copy I can acquire Free or purchase? Thanks! Brian Cochran, WC4J 703-965-6011 w...@wc4j.com mailto:w...@wc4j.com www.wc4j.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Web site issues???

2010-04-08 Thread Brian Raker
is set properly and maybe even wipe and reupload from a known clean copy. -Brian / KF4ZWZ / 15 year webserver sysadmin On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 8:47 AM, James Delancy ctra...@gmail.com wrote: The only thing I have here is the built in protection for Firefox. No AV at all. I am on my verizon

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Anyone get RSS for MT1000 to run on a Dell M70 in DOS?

2010-03-25 Thread Brian Raker
There's a reason why I keep my decrepit Toshiba T2450 ;) 486DX2/50 with 4 MB memory and a 2gb CF card plugged into the harddrive slot. Programs any (/\/\) I throw at it that uses RSS. -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 11:00 PM, Yahoo ya...@icsradio.com wrote: I use a bootable thumb drive

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-12 Thread Brian Raker
If you search with Google, you can find the full PDF. -BR On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 3:16 PM, Nate Duehr n...@natetech.com wrote: On 3/12/2010 1:46 PM, MCH wrote: Great info. I assume that users are shut off via a 'kill code' to the radio since the repeater cannot be used to allow

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-12 Thread Brian Raker
The Motorola docs have likely been updated for the recently announced MTR3000 and the MTR2000 upgrade, as well as the new XPR8380 800MHz repeater. -Brian On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 4:11 PM, nj902 wb0...@arrl.net wrote: The current version of the Planner document discusses the Capacity Plus

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-03-11 Thread Brian Raker
You do have to program it to use a set frequency pair, just like any other repeater. -BR On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 5:53 PM, MCH m...@nb.net wrote: So if there are two TRBO repeaters in the same area, there is no way to keep them both from being active and interfering with each other? That

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Announces Industry Leading Capabilities for MOTOTRBO™ Professional Digital Two-way Radio System

2010-03-11 Thread Brian Raker
Of course, hidden in this PR boasting MotoTRBO is our long-awaited upgrade for the MTR2000. But wait, it's not for P25 compatibility, but to TRBO compatibility. *sighs deeply* -BR On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Brian Raker brian.ra...@gmail.com wrote: Motorola Announces Industry Leading

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola Announces Industry Leading Capabilities for MOTOTRBO™ Professional Digital Two-way Radio System

2010-03-11 Thread Brian Raker
Motorola Announces Industry Leading Capabilities for MOTOTRBO™ Professional Digital Two-way Radio System Transmit Interrupt Suite, 800/900 MHz Portables and Mobiles, New Base Stations/Repeaters Help Users Achieve New Levels of Efficiency and Worker Safety March 10, 2010 LAS VEGAS – March 10,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: FCC RO Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-03 Thread Brian Raker
on existing nearby voice and data communications especially as it is using an analog video and operational control system. -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 1:10 PM, Richard gbis-reply-...@gbis.com wrote: Since they'd be competing with high powered repeaters and government radars, I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: FCC RO Involving the Amateur 70cm Band

2010-03-03 Thread Brian Raker
Actually, DPL/PL doesn't help. It only signals to the receiver when to open squelch is all. If someone is transmitting and this thing decides to transmit at the same time, you'll get an earful of noise, PL or not. -Brian On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 3:02 PM, WA3GIN wa3...@comcast.net wrote: What

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Two coax and connector questions

2010-03-03 Thread Brian Raker
Actually, RP-type (RP-SMA, RP-TNC, etc.) connectors are very easily available to the general public. wlan-parts.com oddcables.com etc, etc, etc. -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 6:11 PM, Glenn Little WB4UIV glennmaill...@bellsouth.net wrote: Reverse threaded connectors are used to get

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Question for the group

2010-02-15 Thread Brian Raker
Telewave Wireless will set you up with a 4-channel 450MHz 150 watt low-loss combiner for ~8k. http://www.telewave.com/pricelist/106-450combiners.html -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 9:17 PM, k7...@skybeam.com wrote: We use many ham and commercial repeaters using the same antennas

Re: [Repeater-Builder] newbie looking for info

2010-01-25 Thread Brian Raker
I'd recommend joining a club that has a repeater and let them know you are interested in learning how their repeater works. You'll learn a lot easier from an elmer in person than reading the materials on RB-Tip (even though it is an excellent source for more advanced topics). my 2c. -Brian

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Decoding Radius Model Numbers

2010-01-25 Thread Brian Raker
http://batlabs.com/gm300.html#model Should take care of ya! -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 1:54 PM, Joe k1ike_m...@snet.net wrote: I have 2 GM300 radios, both are model M34GMC09C3.  As far as I can tell they are 25 watt UHF narrow band radios.  Is there a lookup table someplace

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LCS 2000 Motorola mobile radios

2010-01-22 Thread Brian Raker
for a M11 unit at a minimum if you're serious about using LCS2000 units. -Brian On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 2:51 PM, JT xe...@grupocimsa.com wrote: Hi everyone, Just got few of this mobile radio, wonder if can be given a good use in Ham radio, any info appreciated; or if any interest in them let me

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Quantar 2M UHF Repeater Ordering Questions

2010-01-22 Thread Brian Raker
A Chatsworth cabinet with doors (and proper ventilation) will, however :P -Brian On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 7:48 PM, Kris Kirby k...@catonic.us wrote: On Fri, 22 Jan 2010, Nate Duehr wrote: All of our MASTR II's are racked in nice new non-GE cabinets at most of the club sites, and no one thinks

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Can a cell phone be used instead of a phone line for repeater control?

2010-01-16 Thread Brian Raker
I seriously doubt that you can get cellular service for cheaper than you can get Life-Line service from Ma Bell... On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 1:22 PM, JOHN jfalbri...@verizon.net wrote: After reading the subject you probably realized I know nothing about repeaters. Our club has an issue with the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Those PGE Smart Meters (again)

2010-01-12 Thread Brian Raker
Are you certain that the smart power meters are BPL? Things I've been reading is that they are mesh-based in the Part 15 900MHz ISM band. -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 7:18 PM, Kris Kirby k...@catonic.us wrote: On Mon, 11 Jan 2010, Eric Lemmon wrote: It's quite simple:  when

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Those PGE Smart Meters (again)

2010-01-10 Thread Brian Raker
. -Brian On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 10:12 AM, skipp025 skipp...@yahoo.com wrote: Re: Those PGE Smart Meters (again) I was on the phone to PGE (the California Based Energy Provider, aka our Utility Company) yesterday asking for a Service Address Electricity Turn-On. No problems getting things set up

Re: [Repeater-Builder] HP E-8285A Service Monitor

2009-12-11 Thread Brian Raker
The 892x had a 100w RX option if I remember correctly. Though, most of the units you'll find (and the cheapest) will be 2.5w, especially as CDMA-based cellphone development is starting to wind down in favor of W-CDMA and LTE. -Brian On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 11:28 AM, Jeff DePolo j

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Used Cat-200 or Arcom anyone?

2009-11-29 Thread Brian
I have a Linker IIa... 73 Brian ka9pmm rock7555101p wrote: Hi, Putting up a UHF VXR-7000. I'll need a controller to allow DTMF remote operation and control, Anyone have a used one they might want to sell? Please email me offlist. mycalls...@earthlink.net mailto:mycallsign

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Acceptable RB Religious Discussions

2009-11-22 Thread Brian Raker
You forgot about EF Johnson and Harris... or are they sacrilegious? :P -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 9:48 AM, Paul Plack pl...@xmission.com wrote: Guys, please...the only sanctioned religious discussion on this board is Motorola vs GE. 73, Paul, AE4KR

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater

2009-11-17 Thread Brian Raker
MTR2000, like Mike suggested. Solid state, ~4 inches tall by 12 deep by 19 wide (3Us of rackspace). These repeaters are tanks and can handle 100% duty cycle and ask for more. -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 6:01 PM, Barry ate...@hotmail.com wrote: I am looking for some micor

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mtr-2000 for 2m use.

2009-11-16 Thread Brian Raker
watt unit. No fans or just a fan on the power supply, you'll have a 40 watt unit. Unfortunately I can't answer to whether you will need the pre-selector for 600 kHz split. -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 9:08 AM, NORM KNAPP nkn...@twowayradio.net wrote: I recently obtained a Motorola

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mtr-2000 for 2m use.

2009-11-16 Thread Brian Raker
unit. Unfortunately I can't answer to whether you will need the pre-selector for 600 kHz split. -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 9:08 AM, NORM KNAPP nkn...@twowayradio.net mailto:nknapp%40twowayradio.net wrote: I recently obtained a Motorola MTR-2000. It took a lightening hit

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dear friend!

2009-11-13 Thread Brian Raker
At least you're more on the ball about taking care of spammers than other yahoo! lists I'm on... Thank you sir for the wonderful service. -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 1:46 PM, Kevin Custer kug...@kuggie.com wrote: Butch Kanvick wrote: Dear friend, Measures have been taken so

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: great reading

2009-11-08 Thread Brian Raker
A man of few words is worth listening to. :) -BR On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 8:42 PM, w6jk je...@lafn.org wrote: My understanding is that his various addresses all dump into the same place.   When I asked about the lack of replies, he said that he didn't have anything to say.  [shrug] Jeff W6JK

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Linking

2009-10-29 Thread Brian Raker
Get a good notch filter on the link radio, that should take care of you. -BR/KF4ZWZ On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 1:55 PM, kerinvale kerin...@pacific.net.au wrote: Hi guys.I would like to throw a interesting question to the forum.I have several uhf repeaters with links to our central hub .

[Repeater-Builder] TH F6a Lost or stolen in the Bloomington IL area 6/09

2009-10-25 Thread Brian
Hi I ether lost or had a F6 stolen later last July in the Bloomington area. I have the serial number and the original box so if you have some information please email me at icsco...@earthlink.net Thanks Brian ka9pmm ICS

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Question on portable repeaters

2009-10-07 Thread Brian Raker
Chuck said... 600khz is going to be a hard if not near impossible find. That is if you don't mind four normal duplexer cans taking up the entire back seat of your vehicle. -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 4:55 PM, Chuck Kelsey wb2...@roadrunner.com wrote: You won't find a mobile duplexer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Tape

2009-09-10 Thread Brian Raker
Actually, this is how I've been taught by several RF engineers to seal outdoor connections... a layer of Super 88, then linerless splicing tape (about 1/2~1 inch longer than the 88 layer), then a second layer of Super 88 (about 1~2 inches longer than the splicing tape layer). Seals up the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RAIN Report: KT1B Commentary on Green Petition to Ban Closed Repeaters

2009-08-28 Thread Brian Raker
Not this again... sheesh. -Brian On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 5:27 PM, WA3GINwa3...@comcast.net wrote: I'm not aware of any closed repeaters in the WDC area.  In the VA-Md-DC area perhaps a half dozen noted as (c) by T-MARC. There are dozens of repeaters in the WDC area that go unused day after

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

2009-08-25 Thread Brian
Eric Look at the Linker IIa at; www.ics-ctrl.com 73 Brian ka9pmm va3eam wrote: 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola MTR2000 Question

2009-08-13 Thread Brian Raker
The radio can be programmed for multiple frequency pairs. That being said, it cannot operate more than one channel / programmed pair of frequencies at one time. -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 3:23 PM, Christopher Hodgdonchris.hodg...@kaufman-ares.org wrote: This is a question I have

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola MTR2000 Question

2009-08-13 Thread Brian Raker
. No problem! --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Brian Raker brian.ra...@... wrote: The radio can be programmed for multiple frequency pairs.  That being said, it cannot operate more than one channel / programmed pair of frequencies at one time. -Brian / KF4ZWZ

[Repeater-Builder] MSF5k Second receiver, SAM, DTMF questions

2009-08-08 Thread Brian Gieryk
got lost Third, does anyone have experience programming the DTMF board? I have one, but am not able to find any info. Thanks in advance, Brian KE6IYC

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Narrow banding question

2009-08-08 Thread Brian Raker
In Southern California under SCRRBA, we're already semi-narrowbanding in the 70cm / 440mHz band to 20kHz per channel/frequency. IIRC, FRS and by extension GMRS is already 12.5kHz. On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 3:36 PM, N9WYSn9...@ameritech.net wrote: Albert, This depends on the service.  Public

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMRS HT recommendation?

2009-08-07 Thread Brian Raker
On the Motorola side for FPP, you'd pretty much be limited to HT1550 (bling, hard to find used, need fpp battery) or JT1000 (hard to find as well, need FPP key/dongle). The Icom IC-F40GT was rumored to have FPP, but I've not seen a valid example surface (and all the tricks I have seen, I've tried

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 220 MHZ cavities for trade N3XCC please email me

2009-08-06 Thread Brian Cochran
OK Cavities are spoken for. N3XCC please email me your email is bouncing back. Brian WC4J 703-965-6011 From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Cochran Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 1:31 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for desktrack info

2009-08-06 Thread Brian Raker
My two Desktracs are L44SUM7000BT's as well. I wouldn't call this chassis a 'trunk mount' however, and these are 25kHz channel radios as well. I forgot to include the RB link with the information about the Desktrac systems: http://www.repeater-builder.com/maxtrac/desktrac.html -Brian On Thu

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for desktrack info

2009-08-05 Thread Brian Raker
I've got two UHF DeskTracs as well that I would like to push into service. I'll take a look at MotoOnline and see if they still have documentation in print. -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 12:32 PM, ve2pfve...@yahoo.com wrote: We have a desktrack that is allready used at our club

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for desktrack info

2009-08-05 Thread Brian Raker
Motorola DeskTrac Service Manual, still in print. $77 from Motorola Online. P/N 6802993G65. Also, RB-Tip has information about the pinouts on the DB25 connectors on the back. Hope this helps! -Brian / KF4zwz On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 2:27 PM, Brian Rakerbrian.ra...@gmail.com wrote: I've got

[Repeater-Builder] 220 MHZ cavities for trade

2009-08-04 Thread Brian Cochran
site backup duplexers, controllers, repeater high power not needed. make a offer. if possible I would perfer to do a drive to you or me then ship.am willing to meet anyone within a days drive from Washington DC. Would also be interested in 6m repeater gear. Brian WC4J w...@wc4j.com 703-965

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need to pay someone to properly install repeater system in our school

2009-07-23 Thread Brian Raker
From my bit of dirt digging (old Kroger locations, and charter schools called Focus Learning Academy; all on Google), this is what I've found: FOCUS Learning Academy 2524 West Ledbetter Drive Dallas, TX 75233 http://www.focusacademy.org/Contact.htm -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 12:59

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: PROGRAMMING MOT. HT-1000

2009-07-17 Thread Brian Raker
WinXP SP3. Works like a charm. -Brian On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 7:52 PM, agrimm0034agrimm0...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi. I program older GP300 and GP350 radios and there software is in DOS so I have to use a Gateway 200mhz processor running 98SE. If I believe I'm correct XP Vista and new versions

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Maratrac as a repeater transmitter -connections

2009-07-14 Thread Brian Poellnitz
difference, don't sweat it. The Maratrac PA is happy at 70, and will still run much cooler than flat out at 100. Cheers, Brian, N4BWP kc0mlt wrote: Thanks. I did get this thing going this last weekend(testing right now, no actual controler yet)with the help of your info from the first

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Maratrac as a repeater transmitter -connections

2009-07-12 Thread Brian Poellnitz
Hi Wade, You're correct. Ground the PTT pin to TX. Mic audio would go to the TX audio output on the controller, or else this is gonna be a rally quiet repeater. ;) Brian N4BWP kc0mlt wrote: Am I correct in thinking to ground the PTT connection to get it to key up? Just looking

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maratrac as a repeater transmitter -connections

2009-07-10 Thread Brian Poellnitz
to the RX, but hey... we're using this as a dedicated TX anyway, right? :) There you go. That should get you on the way to using your Maratrac as a dedicated TX. I hope anyone with additional info will chime in as well. 73's and good luck, Brian, N4BWP

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GM300 Crossband Ham repeater Bi-Directional

2009-07-03 Thread Brian
* The ICS Linker IIa has a special mode for crossbanding. www.ics-ctrl.com 73 Brian ka9pmm * ** - Original Message - *From:* turboelesjuan mailto:kd0...@gmail.com *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Maratrac...

2009-06-25 Thread Brian Poellnitz
The short answer, Grady, is no. The Maratrac uses the same oscillator for transmit and receive. To make a one-box repeater like with a Micor or MastrII, you have to be able to separate the TX and RX so that both work at the same time. Just can't be done with a Maratrac. That being said, the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Noise on UHF - (Mototrbo)

2009-06-20 Thread Brian Raker
Ah, this is definitely good news then. I was not aware that Motorola was still committed to updates for the MTR2000, as they have the MOTOTRBO systems (albeit, as has been mentioned elsewhere here, is nothing more than a digital CDR500). Thanks! -Brian On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 5:34 PM, Mike

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Noise on UHF - (Mototrbo)

2009-06-19 Thread Brian Raker
This gives me pause about putting up my MTR2000 in San Diego. -Brian Raker -KF4ZWZ On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 7:44 AM, Mike Mullarkey k7...@comcast.net wrote: When they are using digital they are 6.25 KHz up and down of the center frequency. Here in Denver I did a test with 464.550 the worst

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Controller suggestions, TKR-820

2009-06-17 Thread Brian R. Chapman
The CAT-400 is probably the answer you're looking for!!! Brian nb9e

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller suggestions, TKR-820

2009-06-17 Thread Brian
Hi Norm For an inexpensive easy to use and quality controller look at ICS www.ics-ctrl.com 73 Brian NORM KNAPP wrote: Hi guys, A local ham club recently received a Kenwood TKR-820 repeater. They are looking for recomendations for an external controller. Some of the features needed

[Repeater-Builder] MSF-5000 conversion question

2009-06-09 Thread Brian Gieryk
Good morning! A while ago, I found a very detailed document that described how to replace a CLB control shelf with a CXB SSCB shelf. Does anyone have info on this change out? I have lost the original info. TNX in advance! Brian KE6IYC

[Repeater-Builder] Mastr II synthesizer

2009-05-26 Thread Brian Gieryk
Hi all, Looking for one (or more) GLB channelizers, or Flash crystals for a Mastr II project or 3. Thanks in advance, Brian KE6IYC

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Homebrew low power Repeater

2009-05-21 Thread Brian
Hey If you want a simple kit the partical Basic controller kit is very reasonable. www.ics-ctrl.com 73 Brian ka9pmm skipp025 wrote: Hi Fred, It would probably be more accurate to call it a cross band port hole or window unless both bands are full repeaters with audio and COS/COR working

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re:Dayton

2009-05-18 Thread Brian Raker
You make it sound worse than the 40,000-some 12-25 year olds that I help 'babysit' each year for a popular Japanese Animation convention... One would think with age comes maturity; in your example it begs to differ. -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 7:48 AM, wd8chl wd8...@gmail.com wrote

[Repeater-Builder] A bit OT request

2009-05-06 Thread Brian Gieryk
Hi all, I am in need of a Motorola Minitor 5 pager, VHF Hi, 1 channel, non stored voice, with charger. Are there any Moto dealers that can help? PLZ reply direct. Thanx! Brian KE6IYC Apple Valley ECS

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ham installation quality/non-quality

2009-05-04 Thread Brian Raker
other tenants at the site more so than having 'mobiles in a cabinet'. My 2 cents, for what it's worth... -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 12:57 PM, Kris Kirby k...@catonic.us wrote: On Mon, 4 May 2009, Nate Duehr wrote: There are GOOD ham radio tenants, and bad ones... that's for sure

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Computer noise in 2M Repeater

2009-04-25 Thread Brian Raker
Either that or talk with your tower owner and let them know that this tennant may need to run shielded cat5 cable up the tower, as it is providing interference with your equipment. On Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 12:08 AM, Barry ate...@hotmail.com wrote: Run a sniffer over the cat5e , I suspect there

Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Propagation Plotter

2009-04-22 Thread Brian Raker
This was mentioned before, and seems to work very well. Go Go Canadians! http://lrcov.crc.ca/cov.php?lang=en Completely web-based, and integrated with Google's Maps service and terrain information. Brian / KF4ZWZ On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 1:54 PM, Mark n9...@ameritech.net wrote: Scott

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Remote Receiver

2009-04-15 Thread Brian Raker
One voter-based network I used to use back in Tennessee used a low-volume CW ID at the beginning of a transmission for the remote TX stations. I believe this would satisfy the FCC ID needs. YMMV, IANAL, and all that stuff. -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 10:45 AM, John Transue jtran

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Running DOS Programs on an XP or Vista (Windows) Computer.

2009-04-10 Thread Brian Raker
** under the GPLv2 license. -Brian On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 5:17 PM, Rick Szajkowski va3r...@gmail.com wrote: All the computer I used I do a dual boot .. Dos Windows and Linux  it is really simple to do .. Rick On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 7:48 PM, Henry Wingate k4...@charter.net wrote: I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ridiculus (HOAX)

2009-04-08 Thread Brian Raker
/rec.radio.amateur.homebrew/browse_thread/thread/67214346154f09ab Nice way to give 4400+ people heart attacks. :( -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 2:58 PM, Paul Plack pl...@xmission.com wrote: Lee, I'm guessing it was also first posted on April 1st. Hard to tell, as it has since

[Repeater-Builder] CDM500 powerup issues

2009-04-05 Thread Brian Raker
to further test this unit out? Thanks! -Brian / KF4ZWZ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] CDM500 powerup issues

2009-04-05 Thread Brian Raker
of the volume knob' but a 'twist to turn on' like the GM300 and most HTs. My surprise when the volume knob never 'clicked'. Time to go looking for manuals for the radios and the Rick, I guess. Thank you again! -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Sun, Apr 5, 2009 at 6:32 PM, Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net wrote

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Desktrac

2009-04-02 Thread Brian Raker
I have a 403~470 Desktrac repeater (two radios) with duplexer that I could be convinced to part with, if this matches your needs. Contact me off list if interested. -Brian / KF4ZWZ On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 8:35 AM, Mark n9...@ameritech.net wrote: Probably not without adding a LOT of components

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ot, Need a Tool Part #

2009-03-31 Thread Brian Raker
them pre-terminated. Brian / KF4ZWZ On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 5:06 PM, Mike Pugh mikep...@mikepugh.net wrote: Chris Carruba wrote: I think you're referring to AMP tool # 91516-1 http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts/391772-tool-crimper-mt-conn-20-24-awg-91516-1.html big $$'s for a 1 time use... No, I

[Repeater-Builder] VXR-5000 Spur

2009-03-07 Thread Brian R. Chapman
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[Repeater-Builder] Looking for Mastr-II VHF and UHF Receivers

2009-02-26 Thread Brian Romine
Hello every one, I am looking for reasonably priced VHF and UHF receiver trays. If anyone has these items and wishes to help a poor boy out it would be greatly appreciated. Please reply direct to kc5cay at cox dot net thanks. Brian KC5CAY

[Repeater-Builder] DTV inter mod issues ahead (was Re: Fw: freg)

2009-02-16 Thread Brian Gieryk
Here in Los Angeles (Mt. Wilson) we will have 6 first adjacent channels on DTV. 31,32,33,34,35,36 All full power stations. Fun times ahead Brian KE6IYC

Re: [Repeater-Builder] CD IDer needed for GR300

2009-02-05 Thread Brian
Joe You can buy a basic repeater controller for (The Basic) $83.95 and it has many features including a pending ID timer, a polite ID timer and a bunch more. It all programs with DTMF. www.ics-ctrl.com Brian ka9pmm Joe Serocki wrote: I have a GR300 with M120/M10 radios. Seems nice, puts

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Decibel Products Antenna website

2009-01-01 Thread Brian K. Gaskamp
Ok guys here's another good question in realtion to the Decibal Products antenna. Why is it on one site I looked at to get a quote it says, For Export Only Brian KA5BKG - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 31

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Decibel Products Antenna website

2009-01-01 Thread Brian K. Gaskamp
website It's their policy Maybe a distributorship agreement Without asking them, one can only speculate. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Brian K. Gaskamp To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 12:36 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Decibel Products Antenna website

2009-01-01 Thread Brian K. Gaskamp
Well that seems sort of weird. I have never heard of that term being used in Amateur radio type equipment. Brian KA5BKG - Original Message - From: Ray Brown To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 4:12 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder

[Repeater-Builder] Decibal Products Antenna website

2008-12-31 Thread Brian K. Gaskamp
antennas, but maybe not. Can someone direct me to the correct site. Thanks a bunch. Brian KA5BKG Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * Your email settings: Individual

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Decibal Products Antenna website

2008-12-31 Thread Brian K. Gaskamp
...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian K. Gaskamp Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 5:35 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Decibal Products Antenna website Hello all, maybe I'm misspelling the name of the company but I can't seem to find the company who

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Decibel Products Antenna website

2008-12-31 Thread Brian K. Gaskamp
Actually when I did a search on DB224 it took me to this site. http://www.wiscointl.com/decibel/dipoles/index.htm Thanks, Brian - Original Message - From: Kevin Custer To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 4:50 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater

[Repeater-Builder] Icom RP-1520 2m repeater

2008-12-29 Thread Brian G.
Does anybody on the list here have some good technical knowledge on the above repeater? I'm trying to get the CTCSS tone board working in one and can't seem to. I don't think its broke, but need someone to point me in the right direction on some troubleshooting. Thanks. 73, Brian

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