RE: [Repeater-Builder] MOVs for power supply primary

2010-06-08 Thread Wayne Cornick
I use Tripplite Isobar Ultra. Usually ends up with the power switch rocker blown across the room when hit hard but equipment is well protected. Wa9ne -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Master Exec 50W Low Band 42-50 Splitt PA needed

2010-06-05 Thread Wayne
suggestions as to what to look for other than the RF transistors? Wayne --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Eric Lemmon wb6...@... wrote: Wayne, Please share with the Group the details of the failure. Was the PA properly modified to operate efficiently at 6m, or was it a stock 42-50

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Master Exec 50W Low Band 42-50 Splitt PA needed

2010-06-05 Thread Wayne
Hi Terry, That is a high split. I will email you direct. Wayne --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Terry km...@... wrote: Wayne, I got a chance to see what I had. I have a Mastr Exec II low band mobile, but with the 100W PA. The number on the radio is ST74AAN33AH. I got

[Repeater-Builder] GE Master Exec 50W Low Band 42-50 Splitt PA needed

2010-06-04 Thread Wayne
on the front of the radio follows. The ? means it does not matter. RT64???33?? We only need the PA. If any one has one of these they want to part with let me know the details. Please reply by post to reply to sender or wa5luy at cablelynx dot com. Wayne, WA5LUY

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Master Exec 50W Low Band 42-50 Splitt PA needed

2010-06-04 Thread Wayne
Wonderful! If it's that rare you might want to keep it. Just kidding. Thanks for the reply 73 --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Tim tahr...@... wrote: Marketing at it's best: KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE ARE NO MORE OF THESE AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! I HAVE THE ONLY ONE LEFT!

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Master Exec 50W Low Band 42-50 Splitt PA needed

2010-06-04 Thread Wayne
Thanks for checking. Wayne --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, La Rue Communications laruec...@... wrote: I will check our stash for you, I THINK we may have one. John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Master Exec 50W Low Band 42-50 Splitt PA needed

2010-06-04 Thread Wayne
Sorta hard to shove one in the case. Thanks for the reply. Wayne --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, dgrapach dgrap...@... wrote: Try a micor amp Ebay 220614543178 220611329293 --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Wayne wa5luy@ wrote: After years of operation our tried

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Fwd: DB4379UHF combiner

2010-05-27 Thread Wayne Cornick
If he can disconnect the output of the cans from the antenna adaptor then he can split it into two separate 2 channel units. He might have to remount two of the cans in a separate chassis to eliminate any mutual coupling as necessary. Wayne Cornick IE Communications Inc. 21 West Front

[Repeater-Builder] Re: New Micor files on repeater-builder.com

2010-04-28 Thread Wayne
and sometimes funny articles. Wayne, WA5LUY

[Repeater-Builder] MCS 2000 Information needed

2010-04-09 Thread Wayne
I have a MCS 2000 Model MO1HX+437W. Is a 100 watt high band unit with remote control head. I am looking for the pin out configuration on the 25 pin DB connector on the bottom of the radio. I have searched RB but not found this information. Help Appreciated Wayne, WA5LUY

Re: Solved: [Repeater-Builder] Problems reaching the RB website sigh

2010-04-09 Thread Wayne Leake
...@bellsouth.net* wrote: From: John k...@bellsouth.net Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Problems reaching the RB website sigh To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 1:54 PM Repeater-Builder site works fine under Netscape 7.0, no problems John Wayne Leake

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Problems reaching the RB website sigh

2010-04-08 Thread Wayne Leake
site to a different place when not using the www. a bit of checking and the host site too care of that problem. Seems like maybe someone is trying to hijack the url, but why it only affects some browsers is a mystery indeed. Does need to be looked into... Wayne WA2YNE http://www.desert-rat.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Are people on ebay nuts?

2010-03-27 Thread Wayne Leake
, some may still work. Shipping is often the killer on some items. And the buyer should double check with the seller for information to clear up what the item may actually be. Not a motorola person, so not sure just what the 300 really is... Wayne WA2YNE On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 9:59 AM, Eric

[Repeater-Builder] Low Band DB-212 antenna questions.

2010-03-04 Thread Wayne
? If the loops can be separated what is the minimum for 52MHz? Wayne, WA5LUY

[Repeater-Builder] Re: RCA service manuals, series 700 and series 1000, 25 - 50 MHz, 150 MHz.

2010-01-31 Thread Wayne
SWR and may have saved me an audience with the FCC Wayne, WA5LUY.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Information needed on Norcomm NC 401 ctcs encoder-decoder

2010-01-26 Thread Wayne
Thanks for all the replies. I foumd the information and it is a DTMF decoder. If anyone has a need for a NC 401 I would like to trade it for a Comm Spec TS 32. Wayne --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, hybridfan wa6...@... wrote: I bought an NC 401 from them last year. You can find

[Repeater-Builder] Information needed on Norcomm NC 401 ctcs encoder-decoder

2010-01-24 Thread Wayne
is deferent. Wayne, WA5LUY

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola MSR 2000 parts needed.

2010-01-04 Thread Wayne
Check your email. I sent you a reply direct. 73 Wayne, wa5luy --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, kc7stw kc7...@... wrote: Hello all in the group. I am looking to build as close to a factory MSR 2000 repeater station as I can. I am looking for some cards. 1) Squelch gate, 1) CW

RE: [Repeater-Builder] motorola cdm 750

2010-01-01 Thread Wayne Cornick
Try turning down or off the individual denounce times per pin within the accessory settings. Sounds like their set to around a second or so. Wa9ne -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of andy Sent:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Weird Interference between APRS and 2-M repeater help needed

2009-11-03 Thread Wayne
no problems. I hope this information helps you for your situation. 73 Wayne, WA5LUY --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jeff DePolo j...@... wrote: The repeater might be getting into the PA stage of the APRS radio. Try powering off the APRS radio during the time that you hear

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Mitrek/MSR200 preamp needed

2009-10-28 Thread Wayne
For anyone that wants to do this I just finished hooking a non factory preamp to the pins where the factory unit plugged in and it did work. I used a plug from the junk box and kept the leads as short as possible with no connectors to eliminate loss. 73 and thanks for all the replies Wayne

[Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 TRN9689 R1 Audio board schematic needed......

2009-10-28 Thread Wayne
I am in need of the schematic for the TRN 9689 R1 Audio volume and squelch board. Anyone that has a scanned or PDF file, I would appreciate a copy. I have checked the RB web sight and not found it. Thank You Wayne, WA5LUY

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Mitrek/MSR200 preamp needed

2009-10-27 Thread Wayne
Hello Joe and every one else. In case we can't find the factory version has anyone else tried hooking a preamp to the pins where the factory version plugs in? That would put some filter ahead of the preamp. Wayne, WA5LUY --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, tahrens301 tahr...@... wrote

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Mitrek/MSR200 preamp needed

2009-10-26 Thread Wayne
Mitrek moble units with the preamps just sitting around collecting dust they could turn into a little cash before putting them in a dumpster. Thanks for the post. 73 Wayne --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, burkleoj joeburk...@... wrote: Wayne, I have had much better luck with Angle Linear

[Repeater-Builder] Mitrek/MSR200 preamp needed

2009-10-25 Thread Wayne
I am in need of a HLD4051A or HLD4052A receiver preamp out of a Mitrek or MSR2000. This is the plug in preamp that goes in the helical resonator. This is for vhf 146.xx. If anyone has one or two let me know how much you want. Thanks Wayne

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola MTR2000 Question

2009-08-14 Thread Wayne Cornick
Chris, You might want to contact: Comtex Comm Pat L Gardenhire 601 Ferris Ave Waxahachie TX 75165 (972) 938-1980 They would seem to be your current radio shop and are a contact listed on the ULS for your WPVZ977 license. wa9ne --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Christopher Hodgdon

Re: [Repeater-Builder] New Transmitting Antenna SWR Question

2009-05-24 Thread Wayne Leake
the problem really is... Wayne WA2YNE On Sat, May 23, 2009 at 8:17 PM, agrimm0034 agrimm0...@yahoo.com wrote: Currently just upgraded my home built GMRS Maxtrac repeater to a new 6.5db Gain Tran-Max antenna. Says SWR should be 1.5 - 1 or less and I have a reading of 2.5 - 1. I'm using LMR 400

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 440 Repeater Project

2009-05-06 Thread Wayne Leake
the rules may be in order. Wayne WA2YNE On Sun, May 3, 2009 at 7:16 PM, redleg_8 redle...@yahoo.com wrote: I have selected hardware, controller, duplexer, antenna, and location. SERA has provided me with available frequency pairs and a blank application. What I CAN'T locate any information

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

2009-03-31 Thread Wayne Cornick
Gentlemen, I use the Model 4129 CT from Rostra Tool. www.rostratool.com wa9ne --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Pugh mikep...@... wrote: Ken Arck wrote: At 04:29 PM 3/30/2009, Mike Pugh wrote: Ryan wrote: Hi Group, I am in need of the crimp tool for

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Tower cost?

2009-03-29 Thread Wayne Leake
. Wayne WA2YNE On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 7:16 PM, drwoolweaver k5...@ix.netcom.com wrote: Fellows: How much are seven sections of used Rohn 45 tower worth? The tower is on the ground, has been painted, but the galvanized appears to be intact...no rust. No bent sections. Estimates? Thanks de

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

2009-01-03 Thread Wayne
... Wayne WA2YNE On Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:36:28 -0600, James Adkins adkins.ja...@gmail.com wrote: Our 6-meter machine in Springfield, MO had an issue with a noise on the RX side. RX on 51.570 with TX RX duplexers and a dual cavity TX RX 11-18-06 bandpass filter on the front end, and we were

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR2000 narrow banding

2008-07-31 Thread Wayne
in the 80's mind you. I don't recall the make now, but I think it was made somewhere in NY state. And unknown if it was legal for commercial use. By that time, most progs had been removed from commercial service... So, such things do exist... Wayne WA2YNE On Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:48:08 -0500

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re : RadioShack Recalls Power Su pplies  Due toElectrocution a nd Fire Hazards

2008-07-26 Thread Wayne
topic... Wayne WA2YNE On Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:38:37 -0500, Ron Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wayne, I've seen some shotty wiring also. Scares you sometimes thinking what can happen especially if the wire used is too small. One note is from the Philipenes. There they use, as many

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Measuring Desense

2008-07-21 Thread Wayne
they will have on VHF parts of the band later on. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:44:04 -0500, wd8chl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TGundo 2003 wrote: As for picture quality- If it's an SD program it may look the same on analog vs digital, but if your HD looks the same then something

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Measuring Desense

2008-07-20 Thread Wayne
at least 30 miles away. Time will tell... Wayne WA2YNE On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:05:00 -0500, Ron Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob, One other note on the VHF lo and 6 m. 6 might improve due to the HDTV stations will be able to run considerably lower power. Our Ch 10 on VHF hi will go

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: New Repeater Desense Problems

2008-07-19 Thread Wayne
fixed up. And hoping I never come up with a desense problem when I set up a secondart repeater here. Wayne WA2YNE On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:47:18 -0500, de W5DK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think he was Laryn. I could see an argument that it may not have been aligned and caused the situation

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola High band base (tube type)

2008-07-17 Thread Wayne
would have to be shipped freight, or picked up. And even freight would cost due to its size and weight. Looks like twice or more the weight of my Mastr II repeater that is in a 30 deskmate cabinet. I am behind in reading emails, so could take a few days to read any replies. Wayne WA2YNE

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies

2008-07-17 Thread Wayne
from one breaker, and is NEC approved that way. Shop and Industrial become another matter, ha ha ha... Wayne WA2YNE On Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:08:33 -0500, Bruce Bagwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I figured that was A local code, not NEC. The only reason I can think of for that requirement

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola High band base (tube type)

2008-07-17 Thread Wayne Leake
Wayne WA2YNE Imperial, Tejas --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, George Henry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- Wayne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In the storage loft at our local volunteer fire depeartment sits an older Motorola High Band base unit. This is a big monster

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due toElectrocution and Fire Hazards

2008-07-14 Thread Wayne
putting in boxes where I will be wiring ceiling/wall fixtures. It doesn't take that much to do a proper wiring job, compared to a lousy jb with possible hazards... YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:39:50 -0500, Bruce Bagwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are many makes

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Reasonably low wind load antenna

2008-06-29 Thread Wayne
not seen much aluminum stuff in the ones I have shopped in. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE Imperial, Tejas On Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:54:43 -0500, Dave Gomberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The shipping on a 20 foot long piece will be awful. You need a local source. In the Bay Area, there is a non-ferrous

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: software repeater controller

2008-06-23 Thread Wayne
of power outage, when power is restored. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE Imperial, Tejas On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:01:58 -0500, wd8chl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: jistabout wrote: Just my opinion and experience of course, but I've found the Linux Distros which I've tried (Red Hat, Debian, Mandrake and a few

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: software repeater controller

2008-06-21 Thread Wayne
of alignment. Not to mention that the small controllers we have handy use lots less power. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:07:53 -0500, Alexandre Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: two words come to mind when recalling the VIC's 'syntax error

Re: [Repeater-Builder] the scam changes...

2008-06-20 Thread Wayne
anyway. I caught the charges right away, as I tend to check my account a few times a week. The card scams are only a small part of the whole picture. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE 441.950TX 446.950RX 167.9 On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:46:14 -0500, Com/Rad Inc [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I share

Re: [Repeater-Builder] need slug for GE Delta

2008-06-12 Thread Wayne
, but that was maybe 2 1/2 to 3 years ago General cement (GC brand) used to have almost any alignment tool one wanted, but may be hard or impossible to find nowadays. I used to trim some tools to work for some items when I could not find something that worked otherwise. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Folded Diploles or Vertical antenna/Power Readings

2008-06-05 Thread Wayne
phased together, and so on? YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:36:13 -0500, Laryn Lohman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Wayne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Note that forward power can sometimes read higher than true if there is more reflected power

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Folded Diploles or Vertical antenna?

2008-06-04 Thread Wayne
radiated is more like 95 watts, minus feed line loss. people forget to take feed line loss into account. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:20:40 -0500, Nate Duehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Snipped You know -- now that he mentions it... 120W *AFTER* the duplexer on a four-can set

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Folded Diploles or Vertical antenna?

2008-06-03 Thread Wayne
for the same types. I would tend to want to go with the 7/8 for even lower loss. I did buy 100' of the 7/8 Heliax, and connectors, for use on my 440 repeater. remember, the lower loss works for receive as well as TX., and can effectivley increase your range a bit more. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Third Harmonic Cavities

2008-06-03 Thread Wayne
bigger units). Dunno if I'll ever get to put up another 2 meter repeater or not, but have enough parts to do so, other than crystals for the Mastr II ICOM's... YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:23:00 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 5/31/2008 22:10, you wrote: I have two UHF

Re: [Repeater-Builder] NHRC-2 PC Board Art

2008-06-03 Thread Wayne
I normally add my location to my signature, ha ha. I am in Imperial Tejas (Texas), 30 miles north of Ft Stockton. About 250-260 miles East of El Paso. Wayne WA2YNE Imperial, Tejas 441.950TX 446.950RX 167.9 tone On Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:16:49 -0500, Scott Berry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [Repeater-Builder] NHRC-2 PC Board Art

2008-06-01 Thread Wayne
Basic, good controller with few frills, and not too difficult to connect and set up. the NHRC-2 is also good, and as easy to set up. I only suggest kits if you are very good at assembling and have parts readily available at reasonably low cost. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Thu, 29 May 2008 21

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Radios to sale !!!!

2008-05-31 Thread Wayne
that work well on the VHF bands, and compare again. Mind, I don't say they will always work out, but some will, and some maybe will not. As I said, basic tests make it look good for the one type so far. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Wed, 28 May 2008 16:50:10 -0500, Eric Grabowski [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Third Harmonic Cavities

2008-05-31 Thread Wayne Leake
of those duplexers might be able to be used on higher bands. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Plain 1/4 wave pass cavities usually work just fine at their 3/4 wavelength, i.e. 2 meter pass cans will work @ 440 MHz. I've heard from

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GMRS Radios

2008-05-29 Thread Wayne
. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Tue, 27 May 2008 20:51:30 -0500, Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Radio Shack one was for 2m. Food for thought, just because a store sells them, doesn't make them legal. Remember Radio Shack was selling HTX202's and telling buyers that the license requirement

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Radios to sale !!!!

2008-05-28 Thread Wayne
, hold true for reject filters. And I said might... I just might do a test with a 3 can high band filter I have that is NG for normal 2 meter repeater splits. Wayne WA2YNE On Mon, 26 May 2008 14:41:30 -0500, David Piche [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WELL I HAVE A QUESTION, HOW IS 440 MHz

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sunday at Dayton - Part Deux

2008-05-28 Thread Wayne
You seem to have some misinformation on this thread. Nowhere did anyone say anything about a password. Only about user names and email names. On Ebay, I use the same name that I started with a good time ago. My password is my business, and nobody gets it, period. Wayne WA2YNE

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Radios to sale !!!!

2008-05-25 Thread Wayne
Those are of no use for 2 meter ham, being as they are for a 5 MHz split. However, it might be possible to use them on the 440 band. Wayne WA2YNE Imperial, Tejas On Wed, 21 May 2008 20:21:05 -0500, gervais [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, well i have 3 GE radios here with Little

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Radios to sale !!!!

2008-05-25 Thread Wayne
I was refering mainly to the duplexers, not the rest of the units... On Wed, 21 May 2008 20:21:05 -0500, gervais [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, well i have 3 GE radios here with Little Sinclair Duplexer inside them,they were used as a phone patch link, they are : CT56AAS66A with

Re: [Repeater-Builder]part 97.201 was Control Link

2008-05-25 Thread Wayne
Novice. How long ago did your trustee move? I is most likely that he was only able to change the address for his license, and not the club license, using the ULS system. Wayne WA2YNE On Wed, 21 May 2008 20:41:49 -0500, Mike Besemer (WM4B) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wayne, What do you mean

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Sunday at Dayton - Part Deux

2008-05-23 Thread Wayne
credit for a sale that did not follow through. It does cost money to list, and so on. Won't go into details now, but some auctions cost a fair amount between the lsisting and fees... YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Tue, 20 May 2008 13:49:40 -0500, MCH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So if you're selling

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sunday at Dayton - Part Deux

2008-05-22 Thread Wayne
wonder how far down I can get one or two of my Delta SX units below 440.000. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Tue, 20 May 2008 07:23:36 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 12:00 AM 5/20/2008, you wrote: If they are 77 split mastr II's, it is likely to be difficult to retune up to the 440 band

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted, 2 N-male to N-Female jumbers

2008-05-22 Thread Wayne
- $1.55 per foot, the latter being the superflex, easier to work with for jumpers. With a bit of searching, one can often find jumpers or materials to make same. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Tue, 20 May 2008 08:18:24 -0500, Ron Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chuck, I have a few, got all

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Sunday at Dayton - Part Deux - Ebay feedback

2008-05-22 Thread Wayne
. Not sure on the seller side. getting so you have to know the sellers a bit better. There are many that I would buy from again, if they had an item I wanted. Others I would never buy from for assorted and sundry reasons... wayne WA2YNE On Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:03 -0500, Camilo So [EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] coordination?

2008-05-20 Thread Wayne
address on the license. While parts of the waters flow forwards, some parts remain stagnant. I still wonder why the Texas coordinators do not show a band plan for 420 to 440 MHz. it's not like it isn't part of the 70 centimter band now. Wayne WA2YNE On Mon, 19 May 2008 02:37:05 -0500

Re: [Repeater-Builder] coordination?

2008-05-19 Thread Wayne
. Sometimes the rules can be confusing, and I have often seen them misinterpreted. And technically, any repeater has a trustee who is resposible for proper operation, etc... YMMV Wayne WA2YNE Imperial, Tejas 441.950TX 446.950RX Tone 167.9 On Thu, 15 May 2008 14:01:53 -0500, Paul Plack

Re: [Repeater-Builder]part 97.201 was Control Link

2008-05-19 Thread Wayne
never was fact... YMMV Wayne WA2YNE 441.950TX 446.950RX CG Tone167.9 (Mine is a GE). On Sat, 17 May 2008 22:11:11 -0500, MCH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But the users at the control points transmit. In WPA, such links are coordinated for a particular radius in which the station

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: have fun

2008-05-19 Thread Wayne
It said something about not keeping it. So I deleted it. people with fertile minds (full of manure, ha ha ha...)... Wayne WA2YNE On Sun, 18 May 2008 12:02:18 -0500, Robert Pease [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I forward this will it help me have better luck with my midland repeaters

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sunday at Dayton - Part Deux

2008-05-19 Thread Wayne
at this particular auction, it shows $51.47 for shipping to my loction. One thing I wonder about with this seller. Why does he use a seller ID that resembles a call sign but uses extra letters? And nothing like the call sign the buyer mentions? YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Sun, 18 May 2008 16

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sunday at Dayton - Part Deux

2008-05-19 Thread Wayne
are outright dishonest and/or misleading. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Sun, 18 May 2008 17:05:00 -0500, Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fat luck complaining to eBay will do. When you try to complain, the first thing they ask is How did you pay for it? Once you say PayPal, that officially starts eBay's

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Home-made ressonant cavities?

2008-05-15 Thread Wayne
now, plus some on the drive in/from another computer not in use right now. http://www.mhspot.com/radio/duplexer.htm is one for the 440 band. There are others, but some searching will be necessary. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE Imperial, Tejas On Thu, 15 May 2008 09:11:27 -0500, Alexandre Souza

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Times Microwave RT142 Cable - UPDATED

2008-05-14 Thread Wayne
I got this cable on Ebay in maybe 2002 or 2003, don't recall exactly now. I don't recall the seller, and can't check readily now. Wayne WA2YNE On Tue, 13 May 2008 19:45:16 -0500, Nate Duehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Eric Lemmon wrote: Wayne, My contact at Times Microwave Systems

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Adding Control Receiver without Separate Antenna

2008-05-13 Thread Wayne
a Delta SX for the RX, have several, and hopefully will program okay (They used an odd split as I recall in the programming I did check. Should even be able to power it from the repeaters power supply. Anyway, will do what I need to once I get a few things settled... Wayne WA2YNE On Mon, 12

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Adding Control Receiver without Separate Antenna

2008-05-13 Thread Wayne
Size 14 would be better, or even 16. Never could figure out why people use such teeny font sizes. maybe they want to slip some fine print by us? Ha ha ha.. Wayne WA2YNE 69 and still learning... On Mon, 12 May 2008 16:56:18 -0500, John J. Riddell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Ron

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Times Microwave RT142 Cable - UPDATED

2008-05-13 Thread Wayne
jumpers. I bought the cable thinking it was the same as RG142. Wayne WA2YNE On Mon, 12 May 2008 22:20:14 -0500, Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wayne, My contact at Times Microwave Systems advised me that RT-142 is a triaxial cable in their REMIT specialty product line

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Adding Control Receiver without Separate Antenna

2008-05-12 Thread Wayne
other option would be 25 KHz up, and there is a repeater on that frequecy about 165 miles north. OTOH, a separate RX antenna would not be a real problem, and I could put a filter on it. Wayne WA2YNE On Sun, 11 May 2008 17:39:55 -0500, Laryn Lohman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Best coax for short jumpers in repeater cabinet?

2008-05-11 Thread Wayne
the RG142 seems to be. I now wonder if it is interchangeabe or not? I have never seen any cable labeled RT instead of RG... Wayne WA2YNE On Fri, 09 May 2008 22:37:00 -0500, Laryn Lohman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: RG400, RG214, Superflex and RG142 if handled carefully/infrequently

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re:Duplexer Desense Problem - Mystery

2008-05-10 Thread Wayne
am not that familiar with those. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Fri, 09 May 2008 08:29:05 -0500, Certified Software Solutions [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had a situation where My controller had a 600 khz crystal in it and it would add 600khz to my output frequency . I was transmitting on 444.375

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Desense Problem - Mystery

2008-05-09 Thread Wayne
little to lose by trying it. Wayne WA2YNE On Thu, 08 May 2008 09:50:27 -0500, blisswheeler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've run into a problem that baffles me. I have two sets of WACOM WP-641 4 can Duplexers. They have been tuned to TX on 146.96 mHz and RX on 146.36. One set was tuned

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Best coax for short jumpers in repeater cabinet?

2008-05-09 Thread Wayne Leake
, and figure it will help me to have decent range, even though I won't have the antenna very high for the time being. in the cabinet, as others have mentioned, use a good double shieleded coax like RG142, RG214 or similar. Even tyhere, avoid the stuff with foil and braid mixed. YMMV Wayne

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: antenna question - Dip It and Scotch Kote and Krylon

2008-05-04 Thread Wayne
taped exposed coax connectors with at least two layers of tape. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Sun, 04 May 2008 08:52:31 -0500, Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Funny you should mention Krylon... although I haven't done so in recent years, I used to Krylon (clear) all antennas and never had

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Bad adapter

2008-04-27 Thread Wayne
. And at least two of the connectors I have will be used with the heliax, so can't sell em all... Wayne WA2YNE On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:17:39 -0500, Nate Duehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Apr 25, 2008, at 11:35 PM, Wayne wrote: Did some searching, and it looks like splices would run maybe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Power Amplifier sent in a paper bag

2008-04-26 Thread Wayne
differential, or just plain totally witless? Wayne WA2YNE On Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:58:54 -0500, John Gleichweit [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's a thread in one of the vintage stereo groups about problems with shipping companies and their not honoring damage claims. UPS and FedEx seem to be the worst

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Bad adapter

2008-04-25 Thread Wayne
needed there. But would be sure to get something better than baling wire to hold it in place, ha ha ha... Wayne WA2YNE On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:25:29 -0500, Ralph Messer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wayne If you use the N male female splice you might want to look at how much flexing

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Bad adapter

2008-04-24 Thread Wayne
for PVC pipe. I always wind up not having enough of them unless I buy the big package, which Home Despot never has when I need to buy them. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:54:30 -0500, Ron Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wayne, One issue on the connectors for reconnecting coax

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Bad adapter

2008-04-23 Thread Wayne
resistance from one end to the other, so should be good to go. Wayne WA2YNE On Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:36:32 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 4/23/2008 00:45, you wrote: Okay, at this point, I have the following: 100 feet of LD5-50A 1 Female 'N' connector for same 3 male 'N' connectors

Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft

2008-04-23 Thread Wayne
I don't ever want to catch him messing with any of my wire. Texas is a lot more lenient on who one is allowed to shoot. Wayne WA2YNE On Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:04:04 -0500, George Henry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- From: DCFluX [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Apr 22

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: More on Copper theft

2008-04-23 Thread Wayne
having received a couple of small RF burns, I can attest that they do hurt. A big burn would be very painful indeed. 48KW? Akin to maybe the old Chair at Sing Sing? I don't wanna be near that... Wayne WA2YNE On Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:36:37 -0500, Mike Besemer (WM4B) [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Bad adapter

2008-04-23 Thread Wayne
a few part nubers and brands later. Wayne WA2YNE On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:39:48 -0500, Glenn Little WB4UIV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The number before UG-1185/U is a cage code. This identifies who manufactured the item. In this case: AMPHENOL AEROSPACE - RF MICROWAVE CONNECTOR OPERATIONS

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft

2008-04-23 Thread Wayne
... Wayne WA2YNE Imperial, Tejas... 441.950 TX 446.950 RX 167.9 On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:15:58 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here in Texas you can use deadly force to protect your property, day or night. Might be a good idea to move to the site for security with as big a weapon you can

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Bad adapter

2008-04-22 Thread Wayne
Sorry, I don't have an Andrews catalog other than what can be found online. That is a bit of information that is not often mentioned, the insertion loss for various connectors, etc... Wayne WA2YNE On Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:31:08 -0500, Ralph Messer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wayne

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Bad adapter

2008-04-22 Thread Wayne
shield. Not true, they are making both aluminum and copper types... Still looking for info on connectors and loss. If anyone has the andrews catalog in pdf, would it be possible to either email it or upload it somewhere so others of us could obtain it? Thanks... Wayne WA2YNE On Mon

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Bad adapter

2008-04-22 Thread Wayne
for. Low calorie budget from here on, spent too much on the rep[eater already. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:09:35 -0500, Nate Duehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wayne wrote: Looking at the pictures gives me a couple of ideas. first is that the person who cut the heliax must

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Bad adapter

2008-04-22 Thread Wayne
the moron was using, ha ha ha... Besides, I thought the offenders cabinet went over the side??? Wayne WA2YNE On Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:08:47 -0500, Larry Wagoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 05:43 PM 4/21/2008, you wrote: I would think the one using the cable is the one who cut

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Bad adapter

2008-04-21 Thread Wayne
my antenna in the future, if I can eventually manage a taller tower. I see all kinds of loss calculators for cables themselves, but no mentions of same for assorted connectors. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:56:37 -0500, ka9qjg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That Picture give

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Hijack (WAS: Bad adapter)

2008-04-21 Thread Wayne
Would be better to catch the person in the act and then use a Burdizzo on him, ha ha ha... Or maybe put a band on him like I did with my former buckling. Then toss him over the edge into a stand of Mesquite Yes, I can think of some things to get even... Wayne WA2YNE On Mon, 21

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Bad adapter

2008-04-20 Thread Wayne
. Any suggestions on testing them? Other than for reflected power into a dummy load... YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:33:41 -0500, ka9qjg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use to Buy the Cheap Nice shiny Connectors at Places like Radio shack and hamfest , Then I started putting

Re: [Repeater-Builder] New RG-214 Cable has an aluminum tape layer

2008-04-17 Thread Wayne
At least it is hardline. They used to use a lot of heavy aluminum hardline many years ago. I had a chunk, back in the 70's, that I never got around to using. Biggest hassle was it would have been a bear getting a PL259 on the stuff. The 7/8 Heliax I have is copper... Wayne WA2YNE

Re: [Repeater-Builder] How much power should you run through a 350 W duplexer?

2008-04-16 Thread Wayne
noticed. Some didn't notice at all. The design of the duplexer can make a tremendous amount of difference, plus you want the antenna system to have as good a match as possible. Also making sure the duplexer is tuned and tweaked for best results. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:47

Re: [Repeater-Builder] New RG-214 Cable has an aluminum tape layer

2008-04-15 Thread Wayne
as well. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:38:09 -0500, Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ian, That information is a surprise, because the current listing shows MIL-C-17/75F, here: www.dscc.dla.mil/Programs/MilSpec/listdocs.asp?BasicDoc=MIL-DTL-17 No, the MIL-C-17/75F (or 75G

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wacom 642 (duplexer war stories...)

2008-04-14 Thread Wayne
worked om Motracs, Mocoms and their cousins, plus a few twin Vee's, as far as M goes. hated working on the circuit boards in the Motracs, had to add CTCSS boards to a couple of them. YMMV Wayne WA2YNE On Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:12:22 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 4/11/2008 13:43, you wrote

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