[Repeater-Builder] Re: Lookling to build a 220MHz repeater

2005-04-27 Thread derek_mcintyre
Hi Duane, I am in the process of building a 220 repeater as well, pretty much from spare parts and whatever I can find. I found an exciter that once was part of a Clegg FM-76, and some sort of VHF Engineering receiver kit that was put together decades ago. The exciter runs around 500 mW

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Need a duplexer

2005-04-12 Thread derek_mcintyre
The T-1504 works very well if clean. The notches are difficult to tune perfectly if the inside of the cavity has been exposed to moisture. I have opened up cavities and cleaned with steel wool and coated with light grease and they tune much better. I am not sure if anyone else has had this

[Repeater-Builder] Help: Converting 150 MC cavities to 222 MC??

2005-04-12 Thread derek_mcintyre
Hello group, I have been working on building a duplexer for 222 MHz from old 150 MHz cavities. I have three Decibel products cans, which look the size of regular 150 MHz cans, but have been told they are actually an old 450 MHz all pass-band duplexer. I don't know the model number but they

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Homebrew a 2M/440 crossband coupler?

2005-02-02 Thread derek_mcintyre
Thanks for all replies. I have several of the Comet diplexers with PL-259's, one Pro-Am model, one Larsen, and one made by Daiwa. One person commented on the duplex noise and I tend to get alot of this from all of these except the Larsen, which burnt up several years back with 60 watts of

[Repeater-Builder] Homebrew a 2M/440 crossband coupler?

2005-02-01 Thread derek_mcintyre
Hello Group, Does anyone have, or know where I can get plans to homebrew a 144/440 MHz crossband coupler (aka diplexer) ?? I would like to find something with wideband characteristics (ie, low pass, high pass) such as some of the diamond or comet models, but needs to be able to handle 100

[Repeater-Builder] Duplex noise/LMR-400 w/sticky stuff?

2005-01-17 Thread derek_mcintyre
Hello Group, I have read the messages and heard the debates about using LMR-400 or 99/13 type cables with aluminum foil mixed with tinned copper braid, and the duplex noise it presents when used on the output of the duplexer to the antenna. I have tried to stay away from this since I got

[Repeater-Builder] FS: Snap Disc 110 deg Stats

2004-09-17 Thread derek_mcintyre
I ordered 8 Snap-Disc type thermostats which close at 110 degrees (F) and open at 90 deg (F). They are made by White Rodgers and the model number is 3F01-110. They are too big for the space I have, so I'd like to move them to someone who can use them. All 8 for $40 and I'll even pay

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Mastr II/IDA Controller - Selective COR?

2004-08-05 Thread derek_mcintyre
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, John J. Riddell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Regarding the time out problem in the GE Mastr II, check the repeater control board, 19D417385 G2 and add a .01 capacitor from pin 5 of U-1 and U-2 (555 timers) to ground. * I'm not sure if I have the

[Repeater-Builder] GE Mastr II/IDA Controller - Selective COR?

2004-07-30 Thread derek_mcintyre
I am using a full blown GE Mastr II repeater station with an IDA control board (I suppose this is a factory installation). It has a speaker on the front, with a volume control and a few selector switches, and jumpers on the board which select time out, hang time, etc. I have a CW identifier

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Mastr II/IDA Controller - Selective COR?

2004-07-30 Thread derek_mcintyre
Thanks much for the info. Just the type of answer I was searching for. I'll try that this weekend. Thanks again, KC4FWC Regarding the time out problem in the GE Mastr II, check the repeater control board, 19D417385 G2 and add a .01 capacitor from pin 5 of U-1 and U-2 (555 timers) to