Andy, we too lost a large area when
we went narrow band with our county
wide system, for our Fire
Departments. The quality of the audio
is not what it use to be either.
Rod
Hello to the group. I am in need of
some help working on a GE Mastrll
Base/Repeater unit in the Yakima,
WA area. If you live in or know of
some one please contact me off the
list. I am looking for some one who
knows this unit (I have no paper work
on Mastrll) who can do some wiring
for me.
Me three.
Rod kc7vqr
Me too !!
On Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 4:56 PM, Scott Zimmerman n3...@repeater-
builder.com wrote:
If only I lived in Texas.. Humph!!
Scott
Scott Zimmerman
Amateur Radio Call N3XCC
474 Barnett Road
Boswell, PA 15531
wb5dcu wrote:
I am cleaning out the shack and
Can anyone tell me how much power
the R I C K draws? I am trying to find
out how much my system draws in Tx
and Rx. Thank you.
Rod kc7vqr
Hi Steve. I too will be upgrading to
the 7330 real soon. I will be ordering
it today. Good question.
Rod kc7vqr
Skipp, I too use the 8D battery. I use
two at my remote repeater site. Work
real good at a price I can afford; I am
not a club, just one Ham who wanted
to setup a repeater where other
repeaters do not reach.
Rod kc7vqr
I would like to thank all of you that
replied. I asked the question because
I thought the batteries they were bad.
After removing from the site, I
charged them both up and took them
to two battery shop here in Yakima.
The results were, they are still good.
So now I need to track down why
Yes , and it cuts out at 11.4 and
comes back up at 12.6 volts.
Rod
Well, I did not receive any replies to
my question. So I will ask this
question:
For those of you that have solar
operated repeater sites, what type of
battery are you using? Are you
satisfied with them? Thank you.
Rod kc7vqr
It is time for me to start thinking about
new batteries. I have a solar repeater
site with 210 watts charging two CAT
153-5720 batteries. These were one
year old when they were removed
from a commercial repeater site and
then donated to my repeater. My
repeater site is not in a building, it
I am looking for Jody, n7ert. Any one
has his email address? Thank you.
Rod kc7vqr
Thank you Larry.
Rod kc7vqr
Here is what I have:
212 watt solar panel
PS-30 Solar Charger Controller
two CAT batteries
This system has keeped my repeater up and running
with no problem until two weeks ago. Went to the site
and found small bugs, about 1/8 long packed in the
solar controller around the power transisters.
If you let us know what controller you are using we can give
you some pointers.
Mike WA6ILQ
I am using the factory controller in the
GE Mastrll with the NHRC DTMF
Remote+ (DTMF) Controller.
Rod
I have a GM300 as a link radio on my
repeater. We will change channels
using the accessory jack on the back
and the NHRC DTMF Remote +. My
question is this:
Has anyone done the same thing? If
so, how do you know what link
channel you are on? I know you are
thinking the channel you DTMF'ed
The MaxTrac/GM300 radios use one of several methods for changing channels
remotely:
1. one input line to revert to a known channel,
2. two input lines: one to go UP, one to go DOWN,
3. four input lines which you program with a binary code: thru to
select the desired channel.
Cook for 1 min on max power.
If it gets even slightly warm its no good for
antennas.
Hi all. Here in Yakima Washington, I have supplied
Hams with pcs. of corean (counter top material) to
use as an insulator in their antenna projects. We have
done the same test in the microwave. It stays cool
I am looking for a GE Mastr ll Repeater cabinet key.
Have one extra you can get rid of? Contact me off list.
Thank you.
Rod kc7vqr
I was told once a long time ago that the antennas need to be the same gain,
Is this true?
Rod
Our local fire, police and ambulance departments are going to Narrow Band
per the FCC. I was told by one fire department that their pagers will only
work one narrow band. Now this guy must be talking about the tones for the
pagers? But to me wide or narrow the tones are the same. Right? Going
Charlie, it looks like we started a good thread. You better take some
measurements before some one finds out I sent you a free Green Tee with
out taking measurements; I might get tarred and feathered. After I sent that
to you free of charge, some guys I know really gave me heck. All I could say
Create a Help Save The 10M Repeaters group and take up some
donations. You only need about $1500 and you give one to all the
repeater owners that don't have tone a unit.
Start off with a nice letter to the owners (without tone) explaining
the problem and how they can get their Free tone
Building a quick IRLP simplex interface and what are the current
synthesized 440 radios you guys are using?
Thanks,
Rick
Rick I am using a GE Pheonix on my VHF system and it works great and
they are cheap. I have the power turned down to about 15 watts going into
an 11 element yagi. I
It will be in the 147 portion.
Rod
Nate is correct in that it depends on where it's going. In general, the
transmitter will tune up anywhere in the 2M band.
So if I found one with DC56YAS66A number, it could still be put into the 2
meter band, correct?
Rod
Hello to the Group!
I have seen this subject come up many times here on our list. Now,
looks like I am in need also! I have acquired an analog MSF-5000 with a
missing TEE Cable. I plan on using one antenna for this repeater, and
hook back original to the internal filter/duplexer and
I too had a fan noise on my GR 300 repeater. As Eric instructed, I replaced
the fan with a low EMI. Still had some but a lot less. Then I took the new low
EMI fan and removed it from the repeater cabinet and hung it from the big
cabinet, holding all the repeater items, so it still blows on the
Come on man, where is my manual? I have next Saturday set aside to
install the unit, the phone company will be there too. It is one hour drive
just
to get there. I really need the manual back by this coming Friday, the 6th of
April 2007. PLEASE get it to me by this date. I have sent you my
My Mirage B 215G amp is only putting out about 40 watts with 3 watts drive.
Looking for the schematic. Any one has one you can email to me? Thank
you.
Rod KC7VQR
We found a diode that was installed backwards, on the positive line from the
wind generator/solar panels. We turned it around and we have not had a
problem since that time; that was about 10 weeks ago.
We removed the wind gen and its wiring. Why? The company that donated
the batteries has a
Coy, it has been 3 weeks since I sent you my home address and still no
manual. What gives?
Rod
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
From: Coy Hilton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date sent: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 03:39:15 -
Subject:
Coy, I would really like to have my manual back. I have sent numerous
emails to you without any response. Look at the date of your email you sent
me July 18, 2005; it is now Feb 8, 2007. I sent the manual to you in good
faith and knowing you would send it back to me.
I have learned my
The next time any of you contact Coy Hilton, AC0Y, please let him know that
I would like to have my Motorola phone patch model L1159A manual back;
asap. He will not return any of my emails. He received it from me on Mon, 18
Jul 2005. He was to copy it and send it back to me. I have not had any
I hate to see this happen!!! Yes I do have my code and I had to work at it.
Yes I do have a problem with my hearing, not sure what they call it, but my
ears are ringing all the time. Code was very had for me, but I got it. I found
an Elmer who taught me, AC7Z. He told me I have a real good
The replies about the batteries I am using are good replies. I know they
might not be the best type to use, but, in my case they are the best. Why you
might ask?
They came from a commercial solar site with one years use so they were
used ... and most of all ... they were free. I love free
Here is the info on the system and my question:
Let me tell you about what I have:
One 110 watt panel, one 115 watt panel, one 400 watt wind gen, two bridge
rectifiers, two 1500 cca batteries, two GM300 radios, one IDer, one NHRC4
DTMF controller, one dump load circuit with two dump lines,
Well I came up with a solution for the two power diversion lines on my
wind/solar powered repeater. I bought four 300 watt, 1.2 ohm power
resisters from DigiKey at the tune of just under $25.00 each (after shipping).
I did not think the price was that bad. I am using two per line. Works great.
Goodmorning Bill and the group. I have the GR300 with the RICK
and I am using the Communications Specialists Inc. model ID-8;
works great. Go to:
http://www.com-spec.com/index1.htm
and see what all they offer.
Rod KC7VQR
Has anyone came up with a cheap easy CW ID'er for a GR 500 repeater?
I have a 4 bay vhf antenna, with each antenna straight and not
folded. The harness is old and cracked. Some one has used
electrical tape on some of the harness. There is no label or
markings anyplace to know what brand it might be. If I made a new
harness, can I use T connectors? Each antenna
If anyone has a fan that will work on the GR 300 or GR 500
repeaters and would like to sell it, or tell me where and which one to
buy, that would be great; as I need one by April 1st. I have one that
works just like it suppose, other than the RFI that it puts off. My
system is on solar power,
Lets try this post again and see if I can get it right this time.
If some one has a fan for the GR 300 or GR 500 repeaters and would
like to sell it, or tell me where and which one to buy, that would be great;
as I need one by April 1st. I have one that
works just like it is suppose to, other
The topic of batteries has come up several times lately. I know that I
have questions like a few others do. What I would like to ask is if
you have a repeater on solar and or wind power, would you let the
rest of us know what you are using to charge the batteries, what
type of charge
What all do you get for the $1200? I have a GR300 (basically the
same repeater), turned the power down to 21 watts, on solar power
and only paid $250 for it (not a scratch on it). Brand new I was told
the GR300 sells for around $1200 to $1500. Just FYI. What
controller comes with it? They come
Well then I guess things have changed since my book was
published in July of 1994. On page 1-6 it shows the specs. on the
GR300 and on page 1-7 it shows the specs. for the GR500 using
the same GM300 radios and the same options for controllers. Sorry
for the confussion. You are right, my GR300
Now they say it is up and working, but weaker that they thought.
Rod
they probably forgot to add some sort of a heater or did not give it a
test to see if it would hold up in space some of these rice boxes tend
to do that display freezes and quits working.
:-X
Don wrote:
Well this Appears
Per all the info I have been reading, it went dead after two orbits.
They believe the battery froze. I have been tracking it since it was
deployed. Just FYI.
Rod KC7VQR
More information about the impromptu satellite can be found here:
http://www.adelphia.net/news/read.php?id=12549958
The
I would like to take this topic one step further. now that we know
what to do and use for battery backup ... what are the
recommendations for a solar setup? Where you use the batteries as
your power source. Deepcycle batteries? UPS batteries?
Rod
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gervais,ve2ckn I am using the NHRC Remote + and it works great.
Wire it up to turn off your receive radio. Here is the address to look
at the what all it can do. Nice unit.
http://nhrc.net/nhrc-remote-plus/index.php
Hope this helps.
Rod KC7VQR
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BIG mistake on my last reply! I meant to type wire it up to your
transmit radio --- NOT your receive radio. Sorry.
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Hello to the list. Has anyone used or using the MFB1503 Series
antenna as a repeater antenna? If so, what do you think of it? This
will be for 2 meter use, at about 3,200' here in Washington state; will
get ice and snow build up. Any comments? Thank you.
Rod
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Mathew, just a thought here. Have him contact the cell company
and offer them a place on his property to set up a cell tower. This
would help him and the cell company - the company would make
more money from more people being able to use their system in that
area. Plus, the company can pay him
I just put up a repeater using solar power and my question is this:
I have one 110 watt panel and one 32 watt panel and a 10 amp
Morningstar solar controller. Can I wire these two panels together,
then go to the controller or run separate wires to the controller or
use two controllers? The
If some one has EckoLink and would like to help with a noise
problem; bring up my repeater at node number 211068. Can you tell
me what is going on? It comes and goes. You can email me direct
with you answers. Thank you.
Rod KC7VQR
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Thank you to all that replied. I will be using the salt method and will
see how well that works. Thank you all again.
Rod KC7VQR
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Hello to the list and here is my question. The repeater site I am
working at has little dirt and lots of rock. I have to use a jackhammer
for the fence post holes, I can't hardly wait - ha ha. What are your
thoughts? What have you done, if faced with the same problem. If
this topic has been
I agree with Richard, N6TGB. I had the same problem; it was the
TOT in the Phoenix.
Rod KC7VQR
It might be the transmit time out timer in the Phoenix that is
causing it to drop out.
Richard, N7TGB
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Sorry folks, I dropped the ball. Busy with setting up and other
repeater here in the area and forgot all about it. I will send the book
to Mike, WA6ILQ, to scan it for the group. Mike what is your snail
mail address? Email me direct.
Rod KC7VQR
Hi Gang, did this thing ever get scanned if
Hello Mike. I have one for the L1159A patch.
Rod kc7vqr
If anyone has a IAI manual and wants to loan it out to be scanned,
or can scan it themselves, repeater-builder will be happy to provide
a place for the PDF.
Mike WA6ILQ
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Hello to the list. I have 2 GE Phoenix SX radios I want to use as
either remote base radios or a repeater. My question is this, where
can I turn up the mic and turn down the power? Thank you.
Rod
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Try Digi-Key at digikey.com
Rod
Back again. Any suggested on a vendor for a temperature switch to
turn the 12 vdc fans ON and OFF. I used a test setup this morning
with some stud mounted temperature switched and a temperature device.
They make-up at 150 degree F, and opens at 120
Hello to the list. I asked last month if anyone had information on the
VHF Microplexer duplexer. Had no information offered. I can not find
any information on it. So I will modify my question. I know the
lengths are very critical for the harness. Is there a formula to figure out
how long the
Thank you Micheal Salem N5MS. Just what I needed to know.
Rod
I have a DB catalog which shows the following:
.5 db loss 350 watts
1.0 db loss250 watts
2.0 db loss150 watts.
I presume this is at the Allen-Telecom website.
However, I have several older DB catalogs.
What it the power rating of the DB-4001 cavity. Where can I find it?
Thank you.
Rod
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Hello to the list. Has anyone used or using a GR300 Repeater on
Solar Power, if so, what did you do to the fan that runs
continuously?
Rod
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After getting a good nights sleep, I did find another number, maybe
the model. It is 221.
Rod
I remember those ... seems like many years ago. I just don't
remember where I put my collection of Cetac Vega diagrams.
Sorry about that. I'll try to go looking though,
Neil - WA6KLA
Looking for information about the Swiveter Micro Plexer Duplexer.
Any information out there? Thank you.
Rod
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All I have is the 221 board and the board that it connects to, all in
the factory metal box. It has connecters for the GE Phoenix SX
radio. There is a place where another board could connect to and
the side holders for that board. Would that be the 510N board slides
in at? Or is the 510N
I just received a Remote Tone Adapter built by Cetac Vega. I have
checked their web site and found nothing on this unit. I can found
this on the curcuit board: Cetec Vega 065-0338E on the back side
and this on the front side: ASSY. 011-0013 REV and also found this:
ASSY. 011-0014 REV. No
Hello to the list. I am looking for the Battery Revert Option,
HLN9136, for the GR 300 repeater. Please reply direct, Thank you.
Rod KC7VQR
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I am looking for information on measurements on a 2 meter folded
dipole on the site listed below:
http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/jump2.cgi?ID=4323
I do not see what the overall length is to be. It is stated Having
said that, you should obviously try to reproduce the dimensions
given in
Hello to the list. Can some one point me to a site where I can get the
specs for a folded dipole for 2 meter use? Thank you.
Rod KC7VQR
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I have looked at the Motorola site and can not read any language
but English. I am looking for the specs on the GM 300 vhf. I had it
turned down to 15 watts. Can some one tell me about what it draws
on Rx and Tx and 15 watts. Thank you.
Rod KC7VQR
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I am sure this has been asked before, but I did a search archive on
the subject and came up with 0. I have a GR 300 repeater with no
duplexer, so I need 2 antennas. I tried a Larson mobile antenna w/
the ground radials as the receive antenna and the same for the tx
antenna. These are mounted
Eric, I stand corrected. It is not a circulator, but a DCI Band Pass
Filter. The local radio repair shop I deal with called it a preselector.
So it sounds like what I need to due is look for a duplexer for one
antenna. The repeater is 15 watts, will do 40, but I wanted it less
than 1/2 power.
I do not need to talk long distances, only in this one canyon. Thus
the reason for the mobile antenna setup as a base antenna. It looks
like I need to buy a duplexer for 2 meters and be done with it. I am
on a tight budget - like most everyone else - and trying to keep the
cost down. I am not
I would like to thank all of you that replied to my question about
mobile duplexer for 2 meter. I thought that was the case, but I had to
ask to make sure. You answered my question; not the way I was
hoping, but it was answered. Thank you.
Rod KC7VQR
444.800 repeater
147.580 remote base
Jim can you give me more details, like what model # to look for. The
only time it will be portable will be 2 times a year, for 2 one day
events where no one repeater will get into. But setting it up on this
one site covers the entire we need communications. Then it goes
back to it normal
Does anyone know if there is even a mobile duplexer made for the 2
meter HAM split? Make? Price? This is for a portable GR 300
repeater.
Thank you.
Rod KC7VQR
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of a mobile duplexer for HAM 2 meter
split ( if there is even one made). Or some other VHF or UHF
repeater item for trade. Please contact me off list at rrath (at) charter
(dot) net. Thanks
Rod KC7VQR
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of a mobile duplexer for HAM 2 meter
split ( if there is even one made). Or some other VHF or UHF
repeater item for trade. Please contact me off list at rrath (at) charter
(dot) net. Thanks
Rod KC7VQR
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Jeff Thomas wrote:
Support for the RC-210 is the best.
When I was researching
different
controllers, I requested information
from others (CAT, NHRC and
others) and
never received a reply; however, Arcom
was there with all of my
answers.
Since purchasing the RC-210 from Arcom
If some one is using the DCI 146-4H Band Pass Filter, please
contact me off the list; I have a question. Thank you.
RodKC7VQR
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on. If Jim Barbour is reading this or some who
has done this with good results, please contact me direct. I do not
want to slow down the list with an old topic. Thank you.
Rod Rath KC7VQR
rrath (at) charter (dot) net
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I have been told - do not use coax that has foil. Well, I am looking at
LMR coax and it has foil. What are you repeaters
owners/maintainers using?
Rod kc7vqr
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Hello to the list. I need the pinout for a GE Pheonix N5HH1N40P8
This is a black housed unit with no internal speaker - if this helps.
Want to hook it to Echolink and it will transmit into my repeater.
Thank you ahead.
Rod kc7vqr
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Robert, if you use an old bag phone, that has had service but now
the service has been turned off, all you can do is call 911. I too, plan
on doing the same thing. I have two bag phones, only need one.
Rod
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off the list, at [EMAIL PROTECTED]I have questions. Thank you.
Rod kc7vqr
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Hello to the list. My question is this:
Does anyone know if there is money to be had for repeater sites
where there is vary limited radio communications of any kind. Does
some government agencies have money for this purpose? Just a
thought.
Rod kc7vqr
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OK folks here is the latest outcome. The cable guy came yesterday
to see what the problem was. After some time, he told my neighbor
that it was his problem. The tuner of his tv was receiving my 2 meter
link radio. He then came to my QTH and wanted to do some testing.
I said by all means come
Thank you to all who sent replies. Very helpful. I was talking on 2
meters tonight, and what do you think happened? My next door
neighbor called me and asked my if I was just talking on my CB. I
very quickly corrected him and said yes I was talking on my Amateur
Radio, for which I have a
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