RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Icom OPC-617 Cable

2010-07-25 Thread Mike DeWaele
VHF 128 channels. Programmed with CF-100 program software -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Duane Hall Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 1:05 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:

[Repeater-Builder] mastr 2 low band

2010-03-28 Thread Mike DeWaele
I'm working on a 6 meter split site 6 meter repeater. I have linking radios, however I need a good working low band mastr 2 100 watt radio only. I don't need any accessories. I'm trying to find one near central NY to save on shipping costs. Any one got one to sell? Thanks, Mike KA2NDW

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Remote Receiver site

2010-01-08 Thread Mike DeWaele
I've used GE mastr 2. swap out UHF receive section with a VHF receiver. Duplex radio and your all set. Lots of guys do this for split site 6 meter repeaters. I think you can find that info on the repeater-builder website some where. Mike KA2NDW -Original Message- From:

[Repeater-Builder] off topic

2009-10-20 Thread Mike DeWaele
I have a kenwood tk-372G I need to program. Have cable and software. Can't get radio into programming mode. Not sure if I'm pushing the right buttons when I turn it on. I also read there may be a diode that needs to be removed. Can any one steer me in the right direction? Thanks, Mike KA2NDW

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

2009-08-15 Thread Mike DeWaele
Here's a quick and simple way to tell if there's another repeater some where and what freqs. the current one is on. Just turn off the ones you've found and see what radios no longer bring up the repeater. Then you'll know if it's bus, police, or maintenance. Mike KA2NDW -Original

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 2 meter repeater [1 Attachment]

2009-06-02 Thread Mike DeWaele
John, I'm e-mailing this directly as well as the group so the attachment comes through (I think yahoo strips them off). I'm using a hustler G-7 on 2 meters and a G-6 on 440 machine. Both have been up on the tower for 2 years. Both have worked fine with no problems. They both are mount on a cross

[Repeater-Builder] off topic: nomic to icom 25a

2009-04-20 Thread Mike DeWaele
Working on hooking a rigblaster nomic to a Icom 25a mobile radio for echolink. The Icom key line needs to be pulled to ground to key the radio. The nomic is only making it down to 1.5 volts. It's enough to make the tx led on the radio come on but not down low enough to actual key the radio. I've

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Replacing an ge master 2 PA by an Moto 100 watts HD

2009-04-01 Thread Mike DeWaele
Gerais, Try checking e-bay. Last week there was a bunch of just the 100 watt mastr 2 pa units for sale. Here is a link of one that's on there now. Not involved with auction just passing on info I've found. http://cgi.ebay.com/GE-MASTR-II-VHF-100-WATT-PA_W0QQitemZ140310109056QQcmdZV

[Repeater-Builder] off topic

2009-03-23 Thread Mike DeWaele
Any one know what or how a kenwood tk-710 VHF mobile radio is programmed? I have cables for kenwoods but can't find any software. This is an older radio. Maybe it still has crystals? Google is not my friend this time! Thanks, Mike Ka2NDW

[Repeater-Builder] off topic

2009-03-22 Thread Mike DeWaele
Any one know what or how a kenwood tk-710 is programmed? I have cables for kenwoods but can't find any software. Thisis an older radio maybe it is still got crystals? Google is not my friend this time! Thanks, Mike Ka2NDW

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 900 MHz WISP on repeater tower?

2009-01-23 Thread Mike DeWaele
Paul, I have a set up on my tower like your thinking of doing. I have a 2 meter and 440 machine. The wireless 900 MHz antenna is on the very top position of the tower. ( I let them have the top so they could take all the lighting hits) Under that about 15 feet are the 2 meter and 440 antennas

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Ge mastr 2 link question

2008-10-21 Thread Mike DeWaele
Thanks to all that replied with suggestions for my linking problem. With all the answers you gave I was able to resolve the problem. The first mistake was in one radio I forgot to put a load across the speaker connections as I wasn't using one. ( the other radio I did. must have been one of

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Ge mastr 2 link question

2008-10-20 Thread Mike DeWaele
Thanks for all of the suggestions. However I think you guys are missing the problem. Both repeaters work fine when they are not linked together. As stand alone machines they work fine and the audio sounds fine. Once I turn on the secondary port on the NHRC-4/m2 is when the noise occurs. I'm

[Repeater-Builder] Ge mastr 2 link question

2008-10-19 Thread Mike DeWaele
Hi All, I'm having a problem linking two mastr 2 radios together. I have one site and want to full time have my 2 meter and 440 machines linked together. Equipment : (2) Astron R-35 power supplies (one for each machine) (1) Duplexed GE mastr 2 mobile for 2 meter machine.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Ge mastr 2 link question

2008-10-19 Thread Mike DeWaele
investigative tool here is one of the old three-into-two-prong AC plug adapters. If you use it to lift the ground pin on one of the Astrons and the problem goes away, it will be an important clue. Good luck! 73, Paul, AE4KR - Original Message - From: Mike DeWaele

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Master 2 card!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i need one

2008-10-14 Thread Mike DeWaele
Gervais, I usually type just GE in when I'm searching. Some times gives you more than what your looking for. However parts aren't always listed as mastr 2. Doing it this way gives you everything. Mike KA2NDW -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

[Repeater-Builder] Icom programming

2008-08-09 Thread Mike DeWaele
I just tried to program a Icom F-121 VHF radio. I have the the proper cable and the CS-F100 software. When I tried to clone the info into the radio it started the process ok. When it gets almost to the end it stops and says I new a newer version of the software. A google search does not reveal

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Icom programming

2008-08-09 Thread Mike DeWaele
Found newer version of the software and downloaded. Problem solved. Guess I should have looked a little harder on google first! Thanks, Mike KA2NDW -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike DeWaele Sent: Saturday, August 09

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity

2005-06-21 Thread Mike DeWaele
] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 3:22 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity Was your installation using the refridge in Honolulu? Neil Mike DeWaele wrote: Years ago we had a repeater that was housed in an old refrigerator. As you

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Water Tower Humidity

2005-06-19 Thread Mike DeWaele
Years ago we had a repeater that was housed in an old refrigerator. As you know they are well insulated. Had a light bulb hooked to t-stat for keeping it warm in the winter. In the summer there were fans to move air up and out the back to keep it cool. That was on a t-stat also. Maybe an idea for

Re: [Repeater-Builder] mixing problem?

2005-06-12 Thread Mike DeWaele
I saw this happen once. Turned out to be a bearcat scanner. the right combination of IF's and it stopping on the right programmed channel would lock things up. Sometimes it sounded like a clicking noise as it was scanning. Just a thought of something to look for. Mike KA2NDW - Original

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need a schematic

2005-04-10 Thread Mike DeWaele
Ron, I have one of those exciters. I believe I have the complete paper work with assembly instructions. I'm going to shack to find it now. I can scan and forward it to you. Also Kevin mine says T51 engraved on board. Mike KA2NDW - Original Message - From: Dr. Ron

[Repeater-Builder] mastr 2 cables

2005-03-09 Thread Mike DeWaele
Hi All, Looking for a couple of cut off cables for mastr 2 . Only need radio plug end with a couple feet of cable. Using for linking a couple of radios together using NHRC controller. Please e-mail me direct Thanks, Mike KA2NDW Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cabinet Suggestions

2004-11-27 Thread Mike DeWaele
My first repeater was installed in a refridgerator that i gutted. I didn,t have temp comp rocks in the setup so keeping the temp steady was the goal. The refg. i pick was one with the freezer in the bottom. Made a great place to put power supply and power strips etc. I cut vent hole between

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cabinet Suggestions

2004-11-27 Thread Mike DeWaele
I guess i should have mention that was my first atempt at repeater building back in the early 80's. It was located on a hill behind my house and not a commerical site. I did however use it for several years with no problems. I would have to agree that you would never want to drag a set up like

[Repeater-Builder] duplexer

2004-10-11 Thread Mike DeWaele
Hi everyone, Was wondering if any one is using a telewave model TPCD-1454 VHF Duplexer on their repeater. Shopping for new duplexer and have narrowed it down to this one ,TXRX 28-37-02A, and maybe a sinclair. Please don't turn this into a flaming war. Just looking for input from someone

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic a bit.

2004-10-08 Thread Mike DeWaele
Russ, Try this site. It lists freqs. for many states. Just click under NY at the top. Hope this helps. http://www.fordyce.org/scanning/travfreq.html Mike KA2NDW - Original Message - From: russ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ICOM H16T ACCESS CODE

2004-04-04 Thread Mike DeWaele
hold the function button down on the side and punch 159357. it will enter programing mode. display will show semi colon between channel and number when it's in the programming mode. Mike - Original Message - From: Joey Diaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent:

[Repeater-Builder] hamtronics audio

2004-01-13 Thread Mike DeWaele
Hi All, anyone using a hamtronics COR3 with a master 2. I can't seam to get the audio to sound right. It seams to be low in volume and sounds tinny. Adding resistance and /or caps improves one or the other but not both. Any body got one of these that has suggestions? Thanks for the help,