Re: [Repeater-Builder] Spectrum SCR500

2007-02-28 Thread Joe
I've got a 2 meter SCR500 here and the manual. Mine is the black faced panel. The manual says the crystal should be 3rd overtone crystal in the 50-85Mhz range. This receiver came in 30-50, 66-88, 136-151, 151.001-174, and 406-512MHZ versions. Joe At 12:11 AM 2/27/2007 -0800, you wrote

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FS Dual Junction isolators High Band

2007-02-22 Thread Joe Montierth
I am interested, sent you a PM. --- Mark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have 4 pcs Antenna Specialists (remember them?) ACJ-2401 J2 dual junction isolators. They don't like to tune down to the ham bands so not of use to me. They came from a VHF tx combiner. Pictures upon request (or they

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antennas that work both in commercial and amateur

2007-02-16 Thread Joe Montierth
unlikly to change methodology now :) Here is a link to the data sheet on the antenna I'm talking about. http://www.telewave.com/pdf/TWDS-7045.pdf These are wideband and high gain. Joe Get your own web

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antennas that work both in commercial and amateur

2007-02-15 Thread Joe Montierth
bandwidth, the two are not mutually exclusive. A Stationmaster and SuperStationmaster look similar, and have similar gain, but the SSM will have 8MHz of bandwidth on VHF compared to less than 2 for the SM. Joe Need

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Advanced Receiver Research Preamp 144-148

2007-02-11 Thread Joe
At 03:29 PM 2/11/2007 -0500, you wrote: I'm mesmerized, indeed paralyzed, by the image of Arkansas hill billys eating rainbow trots. I've never been fishin for trots, but I've gotten the trots from bad fishJoe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: LMR cable Q:

2007-01-29 Thread Joe
Motorola also put out a white paper on braid-over-foil cable and pointed out it's problems in a duplexed system. They did not specifically name LMR cable, but it was obvious that they were talking about it and others. Joe At 10:48 PM 1/29/2007 +, you wrote: Andrew has a technical

[Repeater-Builder] Re: LMR-1200

2007-01-27 Thread Joe
Maybe I missed it, but I have 2 questions: 1) Are you going to use this for a repeater? 2) What frequency(s) are you going to be using? Joe --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Dan Blasberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anybody have any opinions on LMR-1200 as feedline? I have access

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna on the side of a water tower

2007-01-27 Thread Joe
this. Joe At 03:00 PM 1/27/2007 -0600, you wrote: This idea was in a ham magazine years ago, to solve a similar problem. It was on a very large tower, with a large face. This particular application used three sets of phased beams (two at each leg, fired tangentially to the tower). You have

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR750v2

2007-01-24 Thread Joe Montierth
There is a place in the programming where you can make the TA audio flat. I will try to find where it is in the programming, and let you know here. Joe --- Yahoo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, the TA remains hot but I need flat audio. I can call Kenwood tomorrow but was hoping to finish

Re: [Repeater-Builder] IFR 1500 Power Supply

2007-01-22 Thread Joe
it. Knowing what way the connectors go on and routing of the cables can get confusing. 73, Joe, K1ike At 08:49 PM 1/22/2007 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anybody have a spare power supply that they may want to part with. I have a unit that needs the power supply replaced. Mike K7PFJ

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Battery backup

2007-01-09 Thread Joe Montierth
work well, with very minor mods. You still don't need the diodes. We have used the Astrons for over 12 years this way, the IOTAs for about 2.5 . Joe --- Richard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had a similar experience: I had a couple of deep cycle batteries in an outdoor steel enclosure that I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dual band antenna

2007-01-06 Thread Joe
It is my understanding that the common VHF StationMaster works quite well on UHF. Has anyone actually tried this? 73, Joe, K1ike Paul Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I realize that from time-to-time this subject has come up: the want of a commercial-grade dual band antenna.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dual band antenna

2007-01-06 Thread Joe
It is my understanding that the common VHF StationMaster works quite well on UHF. Has anyone actually tried this? 73, Joe, K1ike Paul Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I realize that from time-to-time this subject has come up: the want of a commercial-grade dual band antenna.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kdk mobile

2007-01-03 Thread Joe
://www.cqham.ru/trad/aeakdk.gif Maybe some other site that has Mike to TNC connections will give all the pin-outs. 73, Joe, K1ike At 01:59 AM 1/3/2007 +, you wrote: I just aquiried a KDK 4033 220 mobile with the mic needing wired up to the plug, I understand that it is the same as the 2033 2m

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LMR-400 Cluser $*% Again

2006-12-28 Thread Joe
Sometimes it's the connectors. LMR-400 can be problematic on a duplexed system, but poorly installed connectors can also be the problem. Joe skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A! someone put an LMR-400 coax cable from the IMD panel to the duplexer. Shoot that person!

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6M cans made from other metals

2006-12-26 Thread Joe
movements they stayed in tune. 73, Joe, K1ike skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went there with pretty good results... if you build the plungers right you don't have a big problem with drift once they're locked down.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6M duplexer wanted in UK

2006-12-17 Thread Joe
out six 200 foot runs of Andrew 1 5/8 VXL7-50 heliax that was damaged at the top of the monople. It got chopped up into 6 foot lengths and dumpstered. (Not much value to this stuff). 73, Joe, k1ike

[Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-15 Thread Joe Montierth
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269012A1.pdf Techs get tech+ privs, code test gone for general and extra. Joe __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-15 Thread Joe Montierth
will become effective 30 days after publication in the federal register. This could take several weeks. Best guess is about 60 days from now. Joe __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Micor 800MHz Base Stations?

2006-12-14 Thread Joe Montierth
transmitters have such things reduced by at least 60dB, which would make the additional heat generated at something less than a milliwatt, hardly worth mentioning. The heat comes from the loss of the device. A 1 dB loss will introduce about 20 watts of heat from a 100 watt TX. Joe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mystery Signal

2006-12-13 Thread Joe
at the house so that I can listen for abuse of the phone patch. It worked quite well in the past, but use of the phone patch has fallen off over the years. I don't remember the last time it was used. Why someone would be using the Kenwood signalling is the big question. 73, Joe, K1ike It's very

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MastrII Audio output transistors

2006-11-23 Thread Joe C
Thanks Eric and Happy Thanksgiving to all. Joe Eric Lemmon wrote: Joe, The Q601 and Q602 audio power output transistors are the same as 2N5496. The GE part number is 19A116742P1. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Winegard TV pre-amps

2006-05-30 Thread Joe
the TV is not connected to the antenna. Some RVers stow their TV when they travel, but the antenna may still be connected to the power source. The combination of an unterminated coax and the high gain of the antenna makes a good feedback loop for oscillation to occur. 73, Joe, K1ike Andrew

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DC INJECTOR AND PREAMP

2006-05-30 Thread Joe
the increased receiver sensitivity. 73, Joe, K1ike Dick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With a single antenna in full duplex, the answer is no. 73, Dick Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] M3 Wiring List

2006-05-11 Thread Joe
Thanks for sharing the information, Joe At 09:28 AM 5/11/2006 -0500, you wrote: http://www.bosshardradio.com/m3www.bosshardradio.com/m3 Zetron to M3 wiring list. This is a drawing used to connect a Zetron repeater controller to a GE MastrIII station. It may be similar to a M2E, but I am

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Mastr IIe

2006-05-10 Thread Joe
Is this available on the web? I looked on the Zetron site and couldn't find the notes. Joe At 07:20 PM 5/10/2006 -0500, you wrote: ZETRON has applications notes for their community repeater panels. I have used these to interface other controllers to M2e, M3 Stations. Steve NU5D

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

2006-04-24 Thread Joe
I hope that Kleenix is made by Kimberly-Clark (or else it's just a 2-ply tissue) At 04:48 PM 4/24/2006 +, you wrote: Please pass me a Kleenex! Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe

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

2006-04-24 Thread Joe
and the 17B board. 73, Joe, k1ike At 02:13 PM 4/24/2006 -0700, you wrote: Hi, I believe the term Multi-Frequency was used to describe the early ATT inter office toll dialing scheme. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] telco and ctcss tones

2006-04-24 Thread Joe
I thought it was so that they are not harmonically related, and/or will not mix to make another tone? Joe At 04:55 PM 4/24/2006 -0700, you wrote: Here is an age old question that has yet to be answered satisfactorly. What are the CTCSS frequencies derived from? Meaning why are they what

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Two CTCSS Tones out of One TX

2006-04-22 Thread Joe Montierth
sites, 100.0 is selected at the TX site. For site A only, run 107.2, and for site B only, run 114.8. This solution will cost a little more, but will be much easier to implement and keep running without problems, using any type of decoder. Joe __ Do You

[Repeater-Builder] RE: Virus Warning [EMAIL PROTECTED] virus

2006-04-16 Thread Joe
FYI From Norton Antivirus: The email attachment Sweet_09.XxE is infected with the [EMAIL PROTECTED] virus. For those who just couldn't resist opening it up and now have to remove it.Joe Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Update w/pricing: Re: Aria-GLB preselector preamps.

2006-04-07 Thread Joe
they are working. Anyone interested please email me, but have patience until I get back. 73, Joe, K1ike At 04:49 PM 4/6/2006 +, you wrote: Received this from Aria-GLB (simrex) Pricey, but with that much addition tx isolation, maybe not such a bad deal, if you need it... df Dave, I have included

[Repeater-Builder] Switching PL on and of on a TS-32

2006-03-19 Thread Joe
as it shuts off. I assume this is the oscillator loosing voltage and the tone changing frequency. Anybody else have this problem? I'm about to just go back to switching the PL audio line and leaving the TS-32 on all the time.. 73, Joe, K1ike Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor 375 Watt TLD5082 question?

2006-02-27 Thread Joe C
I think the 250 watt version had a single tupe amp but I'm not sure. Maybe some of the Mot gurus can let us know. Your B+ should be 1500 volts. Hope this helps. 73, Joe Bryon Jeffers K0BSJ wrote: I have a Micor 375 Watt station that has the TLD5082 high power PA. I have a fresh set of tubes

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor 375 Watt TLD5082 question?

2006-02-23 Thread Joe C
list. (the parts list shows frequency sensitive components). I don't believe any conversion was necessary for the AMP but the conversion was done about 20 years ago. By the way, that's excessive power. We run ours well below half power by turning the screen control down. Good luck. Joe Bryon

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: NHRC-4 Controler

2006-02-20 Thread Joe
] Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: NHRC-4 Controler I suggest that you call NHRC, they are available weekday evenings to talk to a live person. Check their web page for times. I just spoke to him last week about a question on the NHRC-4M2 and he was very helpful. 73, Joe, K1ike

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: NHRC-4 Controller

2006-02-20 Thread Joe
characters to add a little delay before the ID starts. There is an NHRC-4 Programming Information Generator at: http://www.nhrc.net/nhrc-4/nhrc4prog.php that might be helpful. 73, Joe, K1ike At 12:32 AM 2/21/2006 +, you wrote: Hi not really feasable as I live in Liverpool UK. I did email

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF MIcor P.A. Woes.

2006-02-19 Thread Joe Montierth
, something wrong with PA. You can bypass the internal stages individually and test them one at a time, if need be. Joe __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Links

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Save this isolator from the landfill today!

2006-01-28 Thread Joe
If no one else steps forward, I may be interested in the beast. I'd like to see if I could make it work on the ham band, 2 meters. What do you estimate the shipping to be to zip 06423? Thanks, Joe, K1ike At 09:32 PM 1/28/2006 +, you wrote: Hi, I have this good sized rack mount isolator

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna gurus?

2006-01-18 Thread Joe Montierth
and the approx 70 degree horizontal beamwidth. Joe --- Laryn Lohman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, lcradio2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Stacking them vertically will compress the vertical radiation pattern, which is what you want. I think the proper

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: first-of-its kind device

2006-01-13 Thread Joe
://www.ct.gov/demhs/lib/demhs/docsuploaded/icall_itac/icall_vtac_program.ppt and start at slide 46 for the STOC. 73, Joe, K1ike At 04:38 PM 1/13/2006 -0800, you wrote: yeah, and just wait until they announce they are filing for a patent, since it is a first of its' kind device! Yahoo! Groups Links

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MICOR the meaning of it.....

2006-01-04 Thread Joe Montierth
Then MOTRAC must stand for More Old Tubes, Reeds, And Crap :) Joe --- Kevin Custer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was recently introduced to a Gentleman by the name of Robert Swoger, K9WVY. Bob was in the original MICOR Mobile design team from 1969 on. He was at Motorola from 1965 until

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Bad 4 Heliax (Was Polyphaser Help)

2005-12-31 Thread Joe
Yes At 09:30 AM 12/31/2005 -0800, you wrote: Joe, was it pressurized? Dick - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Cc: Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 31 December, 2005 09:26 Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Bad 4 Heliax (Was Polyphaser Help

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Tower Installation

2005-12-27 Thread Joe
Be careful of any wording that may require you to remove the tower when you leave. Doing what you plan below may take some expensive equipment to remove. 73, Joe, K1ike At 12:40 AM 12/27/2005 -0700, you wrote: I think I want to sink/install the first five foot section of the tower

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer tuning with MINIMUM tools

2005-12-23 Thread Joe
or the pass. Where there's a will there's a way. Maybe not the best way, but it worked well enough to get the repeater on the air with reasonable performance. 73, Joe, K1ike At 08:38 AM 12/23/2005 -0600, you wrote: I once used a 10 Watt freq agile transmitter and wattmeter to set pass freq

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Preamplifier

2005-12-18 Thread Joe
in a backup preamp or completely bypass the preamps entirely. Also, if you have a preamp tower mounted without the bypass mode, it makes antenna troubleshooting difficult. 73, Joe, K1ike At 02:46 PM 12/18/2005 -0600, you wrote: Speaking of UHF preamps, does anyone have any experience

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hamtronics Preamp part ID

2005-12-11 Thread Joe
I don't know if this helps, but the Hamtronics R144 and R220 receiver used a 3N201 dual-gate FET for an RF amplifier just before the 3 section helical resonator. I wonder if it is the same part? 73, Joe, K1ike At 03:48 PM 12/11/2005 -0500, you wrote: This transistor is in a Hamtronics Pre

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need Advise: 6m Repeater Antenna

2005-12-09 Thread Joe
My friend just put a 3 element 6 meter antenna up, one loop on each face of a broadcast tower. I still have to figure out the strange phasing harness scheme. 73, Joe, K1ike At 07:54 PM 12/9/2005 -0500, you wrote: Not that uncommon. I'm running two elements on my 6-meter machine and would run

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Two-Tone Sequential Coding Standard

2005-12-05 Thread Joe Montierth
by using the same technology reeds. I would guess that +-1% should work fine for seting off a 2tone decoder, maybe even more- for sure the tones don't have to be right on or even within .1% for reliable operation. Joe --- Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's pretty much what I figured as well

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for RF enclos

2005-12-05 Thread Joe
] Thanks, Jim - Original Message - From: Joe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005 5:30 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for RF enclos I have used old Polyphasor surge suppressors for RF tight boxes, look at: http

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for RF enclos

2005-12-04 Thread Joe
the Hamtronics preamp I have, but I think it will fit inside. The case has 2 N female connectors, one on each end. I have a few of these around, you can have one for the postage. 73, Joe, K1ike At 09:50 AM 12/1/2005 -0500, you wrote: I have a Hamtronics LNP VHF Preselector board. I would like

Re: [Repeater-Builder] repeater..activate without tones

2005-11-30 Thread Joe
I guess my question would be: Why pick this means of control when there are so many other better ways? chris_inos wrote: can one remotely activate a repeater without tones? Say: click PTT three times within 3 seconds and repeater is up. click PTT four times within 3 seconda dn

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GMRS in USA

2005-11-28 Thread Joe
quite do the job because of a little terrain blockage due to a hill. I was thinking of recrystalling a Repco repeater that I have and set up a GMRS repeater, but don't know the details about how feasible this would be. Any suggestions from the group? Joe Doug D. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GMRS in USA

2005-11-28 Thread Joe
that it is for family, but the repeater would be for many other people. What are the legalities? Joe At 05:26 PM 11/28/2005 +, you wrote: Hi Joe I have 4 GMRS repeaters set up in my area. If all he wants to do is to talk over his 50 acres, wouldn't a base with a decently high antenna

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Two Tone Sequential Paging

2005-11-27 Thread Joe Montierth
Pretty loose, I'd say about +- 1% would still work. Thats about all the tolerance they could get with mass produced reeds. Even more might work, but they definately don't have to be dead on. Joe --- dallasreact112 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Does anybody in group know the frequncy

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

2005-11-27 Thread Joe
I sold a 5 lb spool of Western Electric on eBay awhile ago for over 100 dollars, PT Barnum was definitely right. Joe Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 03:19 PM 11/27/2005 +0100, you wrote: Can someone share why this ítems are so expensive??? ---Because PT Barnum was right

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola TRN5623A wattmeter schematic

2005-11-24 Thread Joe
Anyone have a schematic for this meter? Know where there is one on the web? This is a 19 rack mounted FWD/REV wattmeter that came in base stations. Thanks, Joe, k1ike Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder

[Repeater-Builder] MASTR II with IDA P52 controller questions

2005-11-24 Thread Joe
for troubleshooting. If I want to remove the SCom controller, all I have to do is flip the switch and the IDA controller would be functional. Any ideas, suggestions? Anyone out there already doing this with the IDA controller? Maybe I'm just over-engineering this project. 73, Joe, K1ike

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GLB Id'er programming

2005-11-22 Thread Joe Montierth
FF 00 FF 00 FF FF FF FF That is all you need to program, the rest of the bits in the chip will stay at FF, which is the erased position. If you want to program different things on the different lines, it becomes more complex, but I think you see the pattern here. Joe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] repeater ant for 900 mhz

2005-11-20 Thread Joe
a new spare antenna. Where are you located? 73, Joe, K1ike JOHN MACKEY [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What are the recommendations for a repeater antenna for 900? Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: mobile repeaters

2005-11-16 Thread Joe
. Anyone know what this exactly does? 73, Joe, k1ike At 03:30 PM 11/16/2005 -0500, you wrote: the newer radios don't do that anymore. my alinco does not do that, however i have a friend with an older alinco that does keep the mic hot. i don't belive the yaesu's keep the mic hot either. Yahoo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Diplexer for UHF/VHF Repeating...

2005-11-14 Thread Joe
, but be prepared for sticker shock! TXRX is expensive, but excellent quality and support. Talk to a tech or engineer at TXRX, you probably talked to a sales person. 73, Joe, K1ike n2len [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the info, I called them this morning they explained to me they can

Re: [Repeater-Builder] repeater antenna connection

2005-11-14 Thread Joe
been my experience after probably 100+ failures of N connections due to STUF being put in the joint. Joe Kerry I use Dow Corning # 111 Non Dielectric Grease but do not recommend above high band VHF also works on Low band . Just a matter a matter of your preference some don't like

Re: [Repeater-Builder] repeater antenna connection

2005-11-13 Thread Joe
. Your results may vary. 73, Joe, K1ike Is there anything that can be applied to the inside of an antenna connection to prevent corrosion and oxidation?Kerry - WA2NAN - [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple

[Repeater-Builder] Choosing a Site

2005-11-12 Thread Joe
Greetings, all. I'm putting up a 900 MHz repeater. Had a site lined up, but things have gone South. So, starting from scratch: How do you choose a site? How do you locate a commercial or government tower's owners and pitch your proposal? Appreciate any advice. 73 Joe Yahoo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Solar Panel Question

2005-11-12 Thread Joe Montierth
conduct at the max charge voltage for the battery, and dissipate any excess charge as heat. For large arrays, this could be cumbersome, and a PWM type of charger would be better. Joe --- Kevin Custer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not trying to start a fight, Eric, just answer a few questions

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

2005-08-27 Thread Joe
an idea how to link the 2 locations together that would be legal in your country. Joe At 08:15 AM 8/27/2005 +0800, you wrote: 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). Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group

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

2005-08-26 Thread Joe
as you are upside-down from this side... ;-) Joe At 03:25 AM 8/26/2005 +, you wrote: Hi my learned freinds. I am interested if any body has tryed using 3db mobile whips mounted on a solid ground plain verticaly 180 degrees to each other and fed with separate coax to rx tx ports

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Batteries in Parallel

2005-08-24 Thread Joe
battery would be a much better and safer choice. We do use parallel batteries at work, but routine maintenance is required to keep them safely operating. 73, Joe, K1ike goodyk3ng [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greetings, I'm curious if anyone has experience paralleling deep cycle batteries

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Induced RF on tower - May cause desense, too?

2005-08-24 Thread Joe
I've been told that stainless steel is alot weaker that the original tower bolts. 73, Joe, K1ike Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's why I pitch the cheap, plated bolts that come with the tower sections and use stainless steel ones instead. The zinc plated ones would be rusty

[Repeater-Builder] Fixing Stationmaster

2005-08-24 Thread Joe
resistor and looking for the warm joint with a handheld thermometer we just got at work. With enough current going through the joints, I should be able to detect the bad joint. Any other ideas? Joe skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've had the same problem caused by an old station

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Telephone Co Lightning pucks

2005-08-19 Thread Joe
I really don't know, it's been almost 20 years since I worked for a wireline company. The best thing is to call telephone repair and ask them. Joe Gran Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joe The box that comes out of the ground, is this termed the A Box? Do you think SPC (old Pacific

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Telephone Co Lightning pucks

2005-08-19 Thread Joe
I guess he wouldn't know what a heat coil is, either. Joe Richard D. Reese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The only thing was the guy was new and I had to help him do it properly he did not know what carbons were! Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Telephone Co Lightning pucks

2005-08-18 Thread Joe
There may be a gas discharge replacement for the unit that you have, but they might be difficult to find. I tossed the ones I had years ago. Your best bet is to change out the entire mounting to a newer design, scraping the carbons may have changed the spark gap. 73, Joe, K1ike Ex Bell

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help Standard C5718DA

2005-08-17 Thread Joe C
Hi Tedd, no it doesn't have a florescent display. It's display and control functions are all in the MIC. The radio itself is just an enclosed box with connectors. They did make an optional front panel display but I don't have one. I could send you a jpeg if you're still interested. Joe Tedd

[Repeater-Builder] Help Standard C5718DA

2005-08-16 Thread Joe
Anyone have a schematic for a Standard C5718DA dual band radio? I searched in all the normal places including an FCC ID search but no luck. Will purchase or be happy to pay copying and shipping charges. Thanks, Joe K1JCrespond to k1jc at adelphia dot net -- No virus found

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help Standard C5718DA

2005-08-16 Thread Joe C
They closed the Amateur division down at time of purchase. I did call but they said they didn't have any documents from the amateur line. Joe Mark A. Holman wrote: Standard Radio was bought out by Vertex / Yeasu weather they have anything is another story. Mark H. AB8RU Joe wrote

Re: [Repeater-Builder] QRZ dot Com...where are they???

2005-08-16 Thread Joe Grace
Or time to dump Windows, go linux or mac. Seriously.Joe - W1SK (Another IT Student)On Aug 15, 2005, at 8:21 PM, Mark A. Holman wrote: Time to dump IE  and get Firefox also Thunderbird, I made the switch and never regretted it  8-)    this pix can be decoded on Thunderbird . also run

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ultimate test coax cables

2005-08-16 Thread Joe
I found a Ratshack N right angle adapter on a 931Mhz 300 watt paging station years ago. The adapter was actually glowing red from the spring inside heating the case! 73, Joe, K1ike At 12:11 AM 8/16/2005 -0400, you wrote: While the discussion is about proper and quality cable, don't forget

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Rptr Ant

2005-08-16 Thread Joe
The decibel will be much better, but bigger and more expensive. I've had bad luck lately with G-7s. 73, Joe, K1ike At 10:23 AM 8/16/2005 -0500, you wrote: Decibel Products 4 Bay - 220Mhz - DB-204 Antenna, A Better ant for a 220 Repeater then a G-7 Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ultimate test coax cables

2005-08-16 Thread Joe
No, I tossed those years ago. I did look through my N connector box and found one right angle N with no markings on it. I just sawed it in half and it was a solid center conductor. I usually toss the no-name adapters. 73, Joe, k1ike At 05:14 PM 8/16/2005 -0700, you wrote: Got a picture

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GLB Preselector Preamp, Re: midland 13-509 220mhz to convert to repeater

2005-08-05 Thread Joe
still have a couple around for 222Mhz, maybe I'll sell them if there is an interest. 73, Joe, k1ike At 05:28 PM 8/3/2005 -0400, you wrote: For Years I used the GLB Preamp/Preselector on thefront end of my Midland 509 220Mhz repeater the preamp stage is an MRF-901 I think a Gasfet Preamp

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GLB Preselector

2005-08-05 Thread Joe
to output that you can measure, put the cover back on and do the final tune up. 73, Joe, K1ike At 07:42 PM 8/4/2005 +, you wrote: Anybody know the proper tuning procedure to peak up/ move freq for the GLB preamp/preselector to maintain the rated selectivey? Dale K0JXI Yahoo! Groups

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Combining questions

2005-08-04 Thread Joe Montierth
for TX's, but usually not as many per antenna, and uses more equipment, and is more costly. Joe Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: midland 13-509 220mhz to convert to repeater

2005-08-02 Thread Joe
I had an FM76 convered to a 220Mhz repeater and used a GLB preselector in front of the receiver. It helped a lot. Unfortunately, the GLB is no longer available. 73, Joe,K1ike skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Bob, The Midland Clegg receivers would be stomped on like a narc

Re: [Repeater-Builder] IOTA Switched Power Supply and Noise?

2005-07-19 Thread Joe Montierth
on commercial power, we use it at a generator site where our cost to generate power is about 30 cents/KWh. Did I mention that the Astron weighs 50 lbs and the Iota weighs 5.5? Joe --- Dave VanHorn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 09:43 AM 7/19/2005, Gran Clark wrote: Joe Carefully consider

Re: [Repeater-Builder] IOTA Switched Power Supply and Noise?

2005-07-19 Thread Joe Montierth
. This means 65.5 watts are wasted, or about 574 KWh/year. Joe --- Dexter McIntyre W4DEX [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone have an idea how much power would be saved by running a MSF-5000 that is idle most of the time from a switcher instead of the stock heavy iron power supply

Re: [Repeater-Builder] IOTA Switched Power Supply and Noise?

2005-07-19 Thread Joe Montierth
8760=2235.5, or 2.2kw just in wall wart wastage. Except that the formula is already in KWh, IOW not 2.2 but 2235 KWh per year! If he's burning that much juice (255 watts) then he's using a KWh every four hours! That's 60 cents a day just to run wall warts. Joe

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: NC man charged with 'driving a cop car' due to ham antennas

2005-07-14 Thread Joe Montierth
for this citation, but unless it was something that would make you think he was a cop, I don't think the state has much to stand on. Maybe we don't know the whole story. Joe --- Richard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you have a link to the article? Richard, N7TGB -Original Message

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer

2005-07-08 Thread Joe
I occasionally run across a piece of 6 broadcast transmission line, like used on high power TV and FM broadcast stations. Have you ever tried this for a duplexer? 73, Joe, K1ike Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater

[Repeater-Builder] 6 Meter dimensions for a PD-128

2005-07-07 Thread Joe
I had a document on cutting a PD-128 ground plane to 6 meters, but can't find it now. Anyone have the information? Thanks ahead of time, Joe, K1ike Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 6 M Gain Antenna

2005-07-06 Thread Joe
Do you mean Ringo Ranger or Ringo Rangeless? ;-) At 08:22 PM 7/6/2005 +0100, you wrote: BTW I think Cushcraft make a 6m ringo ranger which is quite large so may not be suited to an exposed site but supposed to work very well. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] 6 meter repeater interference

2005-07-06 Thread Joe
filter? I belive that it is, but not sure. 73, Joe, k1ike Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Micor (mobile) spur

2005-07-02 Thread Joe Montierth
) will produce an output on 9.79MHz, which will also be heard by your 455 demod, although at a much lower level. Joe Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor VHF/UHF Mobile Question

2005-06-30 Thread Joe Montierth
of the mobile micor has to be removed to allow the UHF RX to drop in, otherwise the brace will hit the UHF preselector. Once you do that, you have UHF RX, and VHF TX. I have done this for high band paging TX's that have a UHF link RX. One nice package. Joe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT-IFR 1100 Info?

2005-06-22 Thread Joe
Or try: http://www.fullnet.com/u/tomg/manuals.htm There is a manual listed there for sale. 73, Joe, K1ike Glenn Little WB4UIV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul, You might try [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the test equipment reflector that I found. 73 Glenn WB4UIV At 11:20 AM 06

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT-IFR 1100 Info?

2005-06-22 Thread Joe
Or try: http://www.fullnet.com/u/tomg/manuals.htm There is a manual listed there for sale. 73, Joe, K1ike Glenn Little WB4UIV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul, You might try [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the test equipment reflector that I found. 73 Glenn WB4UIV At 11:20 AM 06

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity

2005-06-20 Thread Joe
of air flow. A filter is a good investment to keep things clean. When I worked in the paging industry, many sites could get to 120+ degrees F but the equipment kept working fine with lots of air movement. But, just let a fan fail, and things would start to break in no time. Joe Mark

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity

2005-06-19 Thread Joe
type, not the cheap stuff). Then, air could be drawn from the outside to cool the cabinet and keep the humid air out. I would control the fan in the cabinet with a thermostat to keep it warm in the wintertime. Joe Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all! I have the opportunity to place

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Anyone using the RS 12-249 WX Radio ?

2005-06-11 Thread Joe
I've always liked: You've Got Questions? We've got batteries At 04:53 PM 6/10/2005 -0700, you wrote: Standard Radio Shaft motto? You have questions? So do we. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ *

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