Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor UHF Sensivity

2010-09-07 Thread Milt
would actually improve the overall sensitivity since the radio was being tested while receiving audio. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Tim Sawyer To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 3:48 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor UHF

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID

2010-09-03 Thread Milt
It's a Maxrad. The Ringo had the phasing element at the bottom in the form of a ring, hence the name. The Maxrad used the same theory but built in a different manner. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: La Rue Communications To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Thru-Line Power Sensor?

2010-08-06 Thread Milt
and the remote metering kit on the R2001 service monitor. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: La Rue Communications To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 7:39 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Thru-Line Power Sensor? Trying to confirm this is what I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Measuring duplexer insertion loss

2010-08-06 Thread Milt
In addition to what Jeff said in his posts, I usually run a test sweep on my HP8924 connecting the two cables together with a double female of the appropriate type. The result should be a flat line sweep but will usually show some amount of loss relative to the generator level/reference level.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Polyphaser EOL ?

2010-08-05 Thread Milt
) and marveled at the construction. (:-'( It's nothing more than a gas tube across the coax line. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: David Jordan To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 1:14 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Polyphaser EOL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Desoldering MSR2000 RX PCB

2010-08-03 Thread Milt
of schemes to adjust the tip temperature. A small narrow tip is fine for small work but will not do well for larger areas where a broad tip with more thermal mass will be more effective.. With most irons it becomes necessary to match the tip size and geometry with the job to be done. Milt

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Narrowbanding

2010-08-03 Thread Milt
That may be what the mask specifies. I have seen the curve plots of the mask. Now run the numbers and see what kind of signal levels that really equates to when the DTV station is running say 1 MW. It looks pretty on paper, it's not so pretty in the real world. - Original Message -

Re: [Repeater-Builder] showing our age (old HT's)

2010-07-28 Thread Milt
at the jerk in the back seat of the cruiser. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: La Rue Communications To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 7:16 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] showing our age (old HT's) How about a GE PR 36? Does

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplxer, tuned cavity question.

2010-07-20 Thread Milt
seperation, coupled with bandpass cavities. See http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/separation.html I would suggest that you find a local elmer to assist you. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Kc7hgn kc7...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 20

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplxer, tuned cavity question.

2010-07-19 Thread Milt
. Tune each leg to the respective frequency and connect to the respective radio. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Kc7hgn kc7...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 5:48 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Duplxer, tuned cavity question. I have

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller recommendations

2010-07-18 Thread Milt
Steve, How do you propose to operate the Quantar in analog mode with the external controller and simultaniously in digital mode using the internal controller? The Quantar can operate as a mixed mode repeater ( analog to analog and digital to digital) but only with the internal controller

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: help and suggestions interference issues

2010-07-05 Thread Milt
Paul, If I read your message correctly you had the receiver set to open on PL only. Had you tried using PL AND CSQ (also called AND squelch) as the opening requirement? Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: paul_k6eh paulmetz...@hamradio-dv.org To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help Needed (Guidance and advice) tuning a DB Products Duplexer

2010-05-29 Thread Milt
amateur frequency. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Ed Yoho w6yj_ya...@67hz.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 12:09 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help Needed (Guidance and advice) tuning a DB Products Duplexer Josh wrote: Ok so here's what I've

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT Looking for service manual Kenwood TM-733A

2010-05-24 Thread Milt
Thank you Mike, but that scan is the instruction manual not the service manual. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Mike Morris wa6i...@verizon.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 12:54 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT Looking for service

Re: [Repeater-Builder] uniden aru 251k

2010-05-19 Thread Milt
set of crystals you may be able to move it into the ham bands. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: ke5...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 8:24 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] uniden aru 251k I have this repeater and I need

Re: [Repeater-Builder] How About This One?

2010-05-11 Thread Milt
Attenuator out of a Mocom 70 UHF control station. - Original Message - From: La Rue Communications To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1:31 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] How About This One? Not sure what this is either. The part numbers

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Neat kit for switching repeater devices

2010-05-03 Thread Milt
Eric, The power supply on the RKR and GR series repeaters has a switch which controls the action of the fan. It can either be thermally controlled or run constantly. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Neat kit for switching repeater devices

2010-05-03 Thread Milt
pigtail and a second pigtail for the fan. THese have the switch just below the pigtails that either runs the fan constantly or follows the thermal switching. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Larry Horlick To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 9:21

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MT1000 DTMF programming

2010-04-26 Thread Milt
Make sure that you have DTMF fronts and not selectable MDC1200 fronts, IIRC they looked pretty much alike. The MDC ones had a protrusion at the top while the DTMF ones did not. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: brown7...@bellsouth.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 3' motorola or GE cabinet wanted.

2010-04-26 Thread Milt
Go visit your local two-way shops, chances are they have some. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: rush8001 unidens...@hotmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 2:47 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 3' motorola or GE cabinet wanted. I've been

e: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Pager Interference Revisited

2010-04-24 Thread Milt
equipmet do you ahve available? Is the repeater in a poplulated area or remote? Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Mike Besemer (WM4B) To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 3:36 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Pager Interference

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Pager Interference Revisited

2010-04-24 Thread Milt
on one of the transmitters you can control things a bit. Good luck hunting. Milt - Original Message - From: Mike Besemer (WM4B) To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 4:42 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Pager Interference Revisited

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Radius P50

2010-04-09 Thread Milt
If he was thinking 2 screwdrivers he was not thinking about the P50; the Spirit perhaps but not the P50. Milt - Original Message - From: MCH m...@nb.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 3:11 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Radius P50

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-225

2010-04-07 Thread Milt
-builder.com/db/pdfs/db-212-catalog-sheet-(andrew).pdf along with several others. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Tim Ahrens tahr...@swtexas.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 2:43 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-225 Hi Chuck... Looks

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Syntor system 9000 X help?

2010-04-03 Thread Milt
the later HCN1073 control heads could be used with either radio after returning the control head to Motorola for special reprogramming. If it was part of the package then this is an SP package system. Good luck. SP packages can be rewarding or a source of headaches. Milt N3LTQ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Nice article on the Molotora Gontor

2010-04-01 Thread Milt
Order from your local Molotora dealer at 00:01 on April 1 only. Orders will be filled by donkey cart. If you receive your order within 1 year you will be required to pay additional fees. Milt N3LTQ v - Original Message - From: Scott Zimmerman n3...@repeater-builder.com To: Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Exciter Filter in a UHF MSR2000 Station

2010-03-23 Thread Milt
you a picture of a board direct when I get the camera hooked up. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 10:12 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Exciter Filter in a UHF MSR2000 Station A recent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Anyone work on a Radio Specialty Mfg Mountain Top Repeater before?

2010-02-24 Thread Milt
Just the standard words of wisdom; be sure you verify that it works, and how it works before starting any conversion. That way you only have to deal with one problem at a time not compounded problems. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: AJ To: Repeater-Builder

Re: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Spectra Scan

2010-02-01 Thread Milt
That means that you have entered the scan programming mode...in other words your radio is programmed for Operator Selectable Scan. Pressing RCL at this point will show you what is in the scan list. Preeing HOME will exit the list. Use the SEL button to add a mode to the list (16 entries IIRC) Use

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Spectra Power Cord Reversal

2009-12-15 Thread Milt
Start with the reverse polarity diode (big and easy to spot where the power leads attach to the chassis) and hope that you get lucky. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: WR9A shortw...@verizon.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2009 7:10 PM Subject

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Would anyone be interested in.....

2009-12-01 Thread Milt
Albert, It would be helpfull if you would indicate where you are located since you are not interested in shipping. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: hitekgearhead hitekgearh...@hotmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 11:18 AM Subject

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

2009-11-17 Thread Milt
a printout of the existing codeplug. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: NORM KNAPP nkn...@twowayradio.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 12:08 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Mtr-2000 for 2m use. I recently obtained a Motorola MTR-2000. It took

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: what pac-rt means

2009-10-24 Thread Milt
Nice, and easier than the app where the PAC or VRS was wired to the PARK switch on the vehicle transmission. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: wd8chl wd8...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comoff-topic into how it works and how it's used. OH Turnpike solved the 'radio

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Lookout Repeater related info needed.

2009-10-18 Thread Milt
on the circuit board. Moving one of these units from 166 to 146 will involve a large amount of work. As always if one wishes to start on such an adventure, manuals are a must along with a knowledge of if and how the unit functions on the existing frequencies. Milt N3LTQ - Original

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Emergency Medical Systems Duplex / Repeater UHF Mobile Radio Model Q2203A

2009-10-18 Thread Milt
and TX signals. Conversion possibilities exist for the basic radio modules. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Joe k1ike_m...@snet.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 6:49 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Emergency Medical Systems Duplex

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Narrow(er) band FM

2009-10-05 Thread Milt
Tony, The GP/GM series radios were built for either 25K operation or 12.5K operation. They did not support both bandwidth spacings. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Tony KT9AC kt...@ameritech.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 7:49 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Diplex antenna installation using coaxial cable for 10M and 6 M

2009-09-12 Thread Milt
coil ranges . Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: steven_schultz92 steven.schult...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 1:42 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Diplex antenna installation using coaxial cable for 10M and 6 M Hello, I am new

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna SWR = Desense?

2009-09-01 Thread Milt
the center connection. 30 foward and 3 reflected is a whole lot higher than I would accept; at least 10% of your RF out is being reflected. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: tahrens301 tahr...@swtexas.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 4:02

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

2009-07-23 Thread Milt
A good starting point would be to state the city in which you are located. - Original Message - From: rddow...@swbell.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 2:09 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Need to pay someone to properly install repeater system in

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Building HT antennas

2009-07-12 Thread Milt
. If you absolutly have to waste time screwing around with different antennas then remove the existing antenna connector and rework the design of the portable to use a coaxial antenna connector. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Albert hitekgearh...@hotmail.com To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Building HT antennas

2009-07-11 Thread Milt
the solder connection at the top of the main circuit board. Sometimes it is necessary to use a magnifying lens to see the cracked solder joint but usually it will pe plainly visible. Resoldering the joint can fix many no transmit or poor receive complaints. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ARR UHF GaAsFET - free, not working

2009-06-29 Thread Milt
Jeff, If you still have the Micor stuff I will be glad to take it off your hands. Send me a direct e-mail and we can work out the finer details. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: 'Jeff DePolo' j...@broadsci.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 1:33

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help Identifying Matrix in Mastr II

2009-05-27 Thread Milt
a you tell us what you need and we will build it project. Hope you have a manual or lots of patience to sort things out. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Laryn Lohman lar...@hotmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:12 PM Subject: [Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rule Question

2009-04-29 Thread Milt
to deposit Shineola on your boots. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Bill Powell w...@att.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 7:30 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Rule Question I know it's off-topic but I needed a starting place. Please refer me

Re: [Repeater-Builder] QUANTAR RPT.

2009-04-25 Thread Milt
control by DTMF or other signalling requires additional hardware. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: w7...@comcast.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2009 3:38 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] QUANTAR RPT. Hello Group, Getting ready

Re: [Repeater-Builder] (OT) APCO P25 horror stories anyone?

2009-04-08 Thread Milt
) the system sounds OK. In weak signal locations and the real world the system can easily fall apart. Of course we are referring to the Ma/Com Open Sky system which is a proprietary digital system and is NOT P25. MIlt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey wb2...@roadrunner.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] CDM500 powerup issues

2009-04-05 Thread Milt
Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Brian Raker brian.ra...@gmail.com To: repeater-builder repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 7:45 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] CDM500 powerup issues Hi All, I've recently acquired a CDR500 repeater and I'm in the process

Re: [Repeater-Builder] CDM500 powerup issues

2009-04-05 Thread Milt
Oops, forgot to say the additional 16 pin plug goes into the center (ACC) jack on the RICK module. - Original Message - From: Milt men...@pa.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 9:21 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] CDM500 powerup issues Brian

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] FCC Ruling on Repeater Definition

2009-03-25 Thread Milt
of the operation. Milt - Original Message - From: Dave Gomberg da...@wcf.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 12:33 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] FCC Ruling on Repeater Definition At 16:34 3/24/2009, Jeff Condit wrote: What do you

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maratrac CTCSS injection point

2009-03-22 Thread Milt
that operates as a community repeater. HOWEVER, if there is no need for multiple tone codes, use the radio to generate the tones rather than trying to mess around with controller based tones. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: jstechnicalservice jska...@in-touch.net To: Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile Repeater

2009-03-21 Thread Milt
. Set it and forget it. Polite legal ID included with the internal controller. The handhelds are HT1250 they could have the non-standard reverse burst function set to eliminate the squelch crash that would occur with the Kenwood, but the Spectra's would not have that capability. Milt N3LTQ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Card needed - TLN1251A

2009-03-14 Thread Milt
8:03 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Card needed - TLN1251A Milt; I believe it was to change operation from PL operation to CS operation, not just receive, but 'repeat' also IOW, change it to a carrier-in operated repeater Gary - Original Message - From

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Card needed - TLN1251A

2009-03-13 Thread Milt
helicoptor (or your neighboring mutual aid department) does currently have the proper PL for your county. Dropping PL receive lets you hear him transmit and you can reply to him. When the incident is over the PL receive is reenabled. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Scott

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Understanding Intermod

2009-03-09 Thread Milt
Quite true Gary. There are a whole lot of situations that can mess up things for everyone, and the poisen pill does not have to be directly on site to be the problem. Milt - Original Message - From: Gary Glaenzer To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 08

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Understanding Intermod

2009-03-08 Thread Milt
place much more difficult. The benefit of such programs is that they can easily do the math for you, but you have to decide which numbers are good possibilities and which ones are red herrings. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Kevin King kc6...@comcast.net To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Somewhat OT - How to make HDTV *really* work

2009-02-23 Thread Milt
. Talk about confusion! It will take at least a generation to straighten this mess out IF over the air television survives. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: JOHN MACKEY jmac...@usa.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 2:51 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Audio Intelligence Devices BXR-2200A Briefcase Repeater

2009-02-20 Thread Milt
can spend a lot of time finding that out the hard way. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: David Little dalit...@bellsouth.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 10:21 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Audio Intelligence Devices BXR-2200A Briefcase

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Written standard for installs at radio and cell sites?

2009-01-19 Thread Milt
by inspecting the equipment before it is taken to the site for installation. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: georgiaskywarn kd4...@juno.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 9:07 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Written standard for installs at radio and cell

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Lunch Box Radio

2009-01-16 Thread Milt
. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Radio Guy ve3...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 10:40 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Lunch Box Radio Any one familiar with the GE Porta Mobile two? It is a low band radio, and I would like to have

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Lunch Box Radio

2009-01-16 Thread Milt
Actually, one other item to consider; make sure that the radio is in the highest bandsplit for a conversion to 6meters. Otherwise it will be a painful attempt to convert. It's been too long to remember if there were just 3 bandsplits or more. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From

Re: [Repeater-Builder] motorola repeater cable problem

2009-01-08 Thread Milt
the COS, PTT, and audio signals in both directions, GND is comman between both units. Without the proper equipment and software to program the radios and documentation of the radio and the cable it's going to be rather hard to get things properly set up. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Triplett 630 Multimeter

2009-01-08 Thread Milt
John, Is it possible to post the link to the group? That way anyone can go and find the site. If not my address is below. Milt N3LTQ n3...@yahoo.com - Original Message - From: John J. Riddell To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 4:56 AM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB4062 in non-standard application

2009-01-08 Thread Milt
and the rest for the repeater since the wider split would not require all 6 cans for proper isolation. Sounds like a trip to the site would make for an interesting snowmobile run. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Scott Zimmerman n3...@repeater-builder.com To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Problem remote base linking of 2 repeaters using CAT 300 DXL controller

2008-12-30 Thread Milt
radios to see if any of the combinations of transmit and receive cause any of the other link radios to unsquelch? 6) Do the links use carrier squelch or PL? Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: w4vx_chris w...@charter.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 29

Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Unified Chassis Micor

2008-12-29 Thread Milt
Service manual and o-scope for signal tracing Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Terry wx3m.te...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 4:22 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Unified Chassis Micor From retired parts, I am attempting

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Six Meter Repeater Noise Issues

2008-12-26 Thread Milt
ferrite with as much of the excess power wiring wound onto the ferrite as possible, and another ferrite on the telco line brought the noise to a level that was not detectable at the base station. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: neal Newman To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RE: What Have I got and can I get information about it.

2008-12-20 Thread Milt
of the same radio in a fixed station configuration could possibly fall under a different set of standards. Be sure to consult the appropriate sections of the current version of Part 95. MIlt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Craig W Clark To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RE: What Have I got and can I get information about it.

2008-12-18 Thread Milt
. MIlt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Rick Beatty To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 12:37 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] RE: What Have I got and can I get information about it. I recently was given a SYSTEL unit made by Motorola, on 464

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mitrek

2008-12-14 Thread Milt
Comm Spec has a prewired cable available. See http://www.com-spec.com/insheet/mitrek2.pdf Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Randy k8kh...@earthlink.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 10:27 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Mitrek At 05:58

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Two UHF Repeaters - one antenna

2008-11-17 Thread Milt
Is there any possibility of reversing the TX and RX frequencies of the FM analog repeater? Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Mike Mullarkey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 12:07 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Two UHF Repeaters

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MTR2000 UHF Service manual

2008-10-21 Thread Milt
information and schematics. If you are equipped to deal with high density surface mount rework, then go for it. Otherwise there is the depot. Good Luck Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Camilo So To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 9

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola CDM-1250 PL tone control

2008-10-14 Thread Milt
on several of the pins is TX PL DISABLE (INPUT). Definable as High or Low for active level. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: James Adkins To: repeater-builder Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 3:10 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola CDM-1250 PL tone control We

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Zetron SCU controller

2008-10-11 Thread Milt
Lots of equipment can encode the 2+2 Quick Call format but since today's decoders are software based (counting squared off audio waveforms) instead of hardware based (mechanical reeds) nothing I have seen recently will accurately decode the format. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LMR-400 Cable

2008-10-02 Thread Milt
plane antenna and try that in place of the Diamond antenna. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Tom Elmore To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 1:06 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] LMR-400 Cable I recently put a six meter repeater (52.810

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LMR-400 Cable

2008-10-02 Thread Milt
to an engineer at Decibel about retuning the notches and he said that large frequency changes would require opening the cans and doing major surgery. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 8:06 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Update on the MICOR Community Repeater project

2008-09-22 Thread Milt
The Diode Logic Module and Multiple TPL Encoder cards would only have been used if someone wanted to RX one PL code and TX another, ie crosscoding, a rare beast indeed but Moto had the capability... Milt - Original Message - From: wd8chl [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola MICOR Receiver enclosure questions

2008-09-21 Thread Milt
Sounds like the 72 MHz RX option for the PURC 5000 series radio. A seperate manual as I recall. Try Moto parts ID for more info. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 1:35 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Uniden ARU-251

2008-08-26 Thread Milt
IIRC there is a front panel pushbutton switch which will interrupt the repeat function allowing the unit to act as a full duplex base station (non-repeat). I think it was marked Repeat/Local. Just a guess at this point. Mlt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Richard Bessey [EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rackmount clips/screws

2008-08-25 Thread Milt
on a quick check of Lowes' pricing for metric hardware it's cheaper to purchase the self threading screw from Motorola. Milt N3LTQ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rackmount clips/screws

2008-08-25 Thread Milt
Not a bad idea Bob. The Lowes store nearby has M6x1x10 hex heads at 0.23 each. Other suppliers probably have better pricing. Motorola's pricing looks like 0.15 each. Milt - Original Message - From: Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Curious Situation

2008-07-30 Thread Milt
? Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Michael Ryan To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 11:37 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Curious Situation Rber's, I posted a note very early this week about my looking for a someplace to get a 220 duplexer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread Milt
it is possible via the Diode Logic and Multi PL or DPL encoder cards to translate the incoming code to another outgoing code. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: n9wys [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 7:56 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: How to figure cable length for duplexer?

2008-07-26 Thread Milt
suggest that you look for someone in your region with the proper test equipment to sweep tune the equipment. Also what type of repeater equipment are you using? Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: garyp609 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 25

Re: RE: [Repeater-Builder] PL Problem

2008-07-18 Thread Milt
at the programming and you will probably be able to find more of what is going on. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Ron Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 8:10 PM Subject: Re: RE: [Repeater-Builder] PL Problem PL is usually aroung 800 Hz. 1 K

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Programing issues, my SCOM 7K's DTMF tones

2008-06-17 Thread Milt
The rather painfully obvious question is: did you write down what you were changing? If so, you can go through the changes made and see what needs to be done to reverse the damage, or at least where you made the error. If not then. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Repeater-Builder] mice at repeater sights

2008-05-23 Thread Milt
Consider yourself lucky that the evidence is only on the outside of the cabinet. I have seen much worse on the inside of cabinets. Also consider a mask and gloves when handling the equipment for cleaning and while in the building. Haute(sp?) virus is spread by mice. - Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cooling fan

2008-04-26 Thread Milt
frustrating. Milt N3LTQ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mot Micor T74RT3000AA

2008-04-04 Thread Milt
the channel element. This is best done by a crystal house such as Bomar or ICM, by sending the element in and requesting that it be recrystalled and temperature compensated. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: pooterwizz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Linking a Kenwood TKR-750 to an ICOM IC-F521

2008-04-03 Thread Milt
IIRC, EPTT (Kenwood) is an input not an output. Are you trying to have the Icom key up when the Kenwood receives a signal, or are you trying to have both radios transmit at the same time? Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: askjam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Compa Station Help

2008-03-29 Thread Milt
. No, changing the frequency range in which the radio operates is not rocket science, it simply takes a service manual, proper test equipment, time, parts, patience, an understanding of what is going on, and a willingness to learn. Now back to repeater-building. MIlt N3LTQ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Compa Station Help

2008-03-28 Thread Milt
no antenna relay (not that you need one for what you want to do). Given the number of missing parts I would be very suspicious of the overall condition of the unit. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Using Alinco DR-605 Dual Band Mobiles for Repeater

2008-03-24 Thread Milt
The first problem you have is that you are using non type accepted equipment in GMRS. Come to a full stop and seek out some type accested equipment to construct your repeater with. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: briguy1q2w [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ICOM FR-3000 / FR-4000 repeater

2008-03-12 Thread Milt
John, General setup, I'm not directly familure with this unit. The Icom needs to operate as a full duplex base radio instead of as a repeater. The internal controller will most likely not be used, unless it can provide an ID function. This might be done via programming or a switch

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Low-band MaraTrac Squelch Pots

2008-02-04 Thread Milt
connector. JU1509 and 1511 are open, JU1512 is in. J21 pin 12 is the pin 2 input of U1103. JU1202 is out. IIRC busy light is not used on A7 heads with the remote squelch control option. It's possible that you have a missmatch between the head and audio squelch board. Milt N3LTQ - Original

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor Repeater - ID?

2008-02-04 Thread Milt
that if someone else is talking they can't barge in and overpower the other user. LTR is so much nicer... Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Mike Benonis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 8:22 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 10 Meter Repeater

2008-01-28 Thread Milt
likely a pair of FT-8900's set up as back to back crossband repeaters. Sad Milt N3LTQ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Gmrs Repeater

2008-01-25 Thread Milt
, but that means that any radio normally set for GMRS at 25KHz bandwidth will sound crappy. Thank the FCC and the radio manufacturers for killing off a good service. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 10

Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Repeater Antenna Choice

2007-11-27 Thread Milt
. Good luck Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Tony L. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:47 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Repeater Antenna Choice Any comments on the difference between expected antenna patterns

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Site noise

2007-11-22 Thread Milt
range. Milt N3LTQ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor UHF PA

2007-09-30 Thread Milt
a defective transistor. There were PK-xxx packages for replacing the lower level transistors that included the transistor, chip caps and solder. Milt N3LTQ - Original Message - From: Jim Russell To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 11:24 PM

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