Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna ID

2010-09-03 Thread Russ Hines
I guess no one noticed the connector is an SO-239, not N. 73, Russ WB8ZCC On 9/3/2010 4:44 PM, La Rue Communications wrote: Perfect. Thanks Leroy! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - *From

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length, etc.

2010-08-15 Thread Russ Hines
. ;-) Oh, BTW, the emperor has no clothes either. :-P 73, Russ WB8ZCC On 8/14/2010 10:11 PM, Kevin Custer wrote: Russ Hines wrote: Some related comments, if you don't mind. Temperature changes seem to be the biggest detuner of largely mechanical devices like cavity duplexers. We often send our

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length, etc.

2010-08-15 Thread Russ Hines
, too. Certainly not bad for a portable instrument, and that's the point. If we remember what its limitations are, we should be good to go. That's why I own one and want more. Okay, I'm done picking nits. It's the next yahoo's turn. ;-) 73, Russ WB8ZCC On 8/15/2010 2:08 PM, Gary Schafer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length, etc.

2010-08-15 Thread Russ Hines
Last round. Hi again, Gary. ;-) On 8/15/2010 7:09 PM, Gary Schafer wrote: Hi again Russ, *From:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Russ Hines *Sent:* Sunday

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length, etc.

2010-08-15 Thread Russ Hines
magazines. ;-) I appreciated the banter, take care, Gary. 73, Russ WB8ZCC On 8/15/2010 9:20 PM, Gary Schafer wrote: I don't know if you really don't get it or you are just trying to be controversial. I tend to think a little of both. Either way, I give up. 73 Gary K4FMX

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length, etc.

2010-08-14 Thread Russ Hines
. In that case, make a cable 1-2 shorter and see what happens. An alternative is to use multiple short lengths of coax connected together to find a happy length, then replace with a single coax cut to that length. As I said, highly scientific. :-P 73, Russ WB8ZCC On 8/14/2010 2:59 PM, Ross

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length, etc.

2010-08-14 Thread Russ Hines
apologies. 73, Russ WB8ZCC On 8/14/2010 12:53 PM, Kevin Custer wrote: Jeff DePolo wrote: Because the impedance is not matched between the transmitter and duplexer, the 'apparent' loss of the duplexer is greater than the manufacturers stated loss of the duplexer. Changing the cable length

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Coax length, etc.

2010-08-14 Thread Russ Hines
Sid, I think I found your formula. Look on page 62 of: http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/pdf/ve2azx-duplexerinfo.pdf BTW, my guess was wrong. Length is expressed in inches. 73, Russ WB8ZCC On 8/13/2010 1:44 PM, Russ Hines wrote: Hmm, the formula is a bit off, but... 30 x 32.785

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Coax length, etc.

2010-08-13 Thread Russ Hines
Hmm, the formula is a bit off, but... 30 x 32.785 = 983.55. I'll also bet length is expressed in feet. Looks eerily like someone wants you to cut a one-wavelength piece of coax cut at the mean repeater frequency. Just a guess. 73, Russ WB8ZCC On 8/13/2010 11:38 AM, Sid wrote: I have

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length, etc.

2010-08-06 Thread Russ Hines
Jeff was correct to question. I was vague. What I should have said was indicated reflected power, not VSWR. But good luck trying to determine an accurate VSWR based on erroneous reflected readings. Let the boo birds squawk. Keep questioning, Jeff. 73, Russ WB8ZCC On 8/6/2010 1:07 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length, etc.

2010-08-05 Thread Russ Hines
to me one could possibly create problems for oneself by not terminating the unused open port. Just a thought. Maybe I work better knowing there's a load there. ;-) Your comments, please. 73, Russ WB8ZCC On 8/5/2010 10:19 AM, Doug Hutchison wrote: Hi Kevin and all who responded to my

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length, etc.

2010-08-05 Thread Russ Hines
Thanks for the reply, Kevin. I'm looking forward to seeing the article. 73, Russ WB8ZCC On 8/5/2010 1:20 PM, Kevin Custer wrote: Russ Hines wrote: Thanks, guys, a good topic and one that always seems to come up. And it sparks more questions and comments, of course. The cable length

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wanted: Custom NWS Weather Alert SAME Audio

2009-11-23 Thread Russ Crisp
James, I think I have a couple of WAV files that might fit the bill... Lemme look.. Russ K4RCC From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of cracked [crac...@n0de.org] Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 4:31 AM To: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Decibel and Telewave - Sinclair type Folded Dipole Antenn

2008-03-06 Thread Russ Crisp
connecting the elements by equal lengths of some good 50 ohm coax to a T, and attach a 50 ohm feedline to the T?? Can this be? Tell me if this will work guys.. Russ Crisp K4RCC From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL

RE: [Repeater-Builder] COR on GM300 8 channel reciever

2008-01-28 Thread Russ Crisp
active LO COR. Hope I'm reading you right here. 73's Russ K4RCC From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henry Harms Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 4:18 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] COR on GM300 8 channel

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GM300 - 433MHz?

2008-01-14 Thread Russ Crisp
Hey Rick, You can format a floppy with / using an old DOS computer, and make a DOS boot disk. May be able to download one from bootdisks.com. Then insert the floppy with RSS and run it. Works for me. 73's Russ K4RCC From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GM300 - 433MHz?

2008-01-14 Thread Russ Crisp
This is correct. I use an old Pentium 133 Mhz laptop. Have not tested on anything faster. YMMV. 73's Russ K4RCC From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n9wys Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 2:30 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Help with Motorola Radius M120 - Intermittent Recieve

2007-10-03 Thread Russ Crisp
again for writing back. Russ From: Scott Zimmerman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 2:26 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help with Motorola Radius M120 - Intermittent Recieve Russ, If the receive is intermittent, your

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Spectrum Communications SCR 77 UHF repeater

2007-08-24 Thread Russ Wilson
Hi Tim, Looking at our S-7R manual about the optional CWID, it is factory programmed. We use the id from our controller as the id source. Russ AE6UX wd4chs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am in need of or someone who knows anything about the CWID for a Spectrum SCR

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Solar Power

2007-07-13 Thread Russ H
plate is what we use around our batteries. We have yahoos in New Mexico who like to shoot at things for fun. 73s Russ/KC5CNT On 13 Jul 2007 17:36:13 -, Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com wrote: Posted by: Tim [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] kk4wh http

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Info on IFR1500

2007-03-08 Thread Russ Wilson
then there is no provisions for any kind of output. Russ AE6UX Jed Barton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys, Any way of hooking up the IFR1500 to a computer to email data from certain tests? In other words, can I hook it up to a computer so it can import the data to be emailed

Re: [Repeater-Builder] pc-board design program wanted

2007-02-19 Thread Russ Wilson
positively or negatively. I am very happy with the product. I own the full version. Russ Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: can any one recommend a good pc-board design program easy to use and free or cheap to buy ? thanks Keith VA3KMC

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Best Controllers

2006-02-10 Thread Russ Wilson
way. My two cents worth Thanks Russ AE6UX --- Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob Dengler wrote: At 2/10/2006 12:55 PM, you wrote: J Hughes wrote: What are the best controllers out there ?? That will support 4 ports or more. Able to down-load the information and up-load new programs

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mountain Lion time!

2006-01-31 Thread Russ Wilson
For the cattle feed, you forgot to mention the paper grindings, plastic scrap(pulverized) and some metals which would go thru the grinders. My cousin lives near a feed processor and is amazed what is thrown into the cattle fodder.. All (also) USDA approved Russ --- Kris Kirby [EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Side mounted DB-224 for omni coverage?

2005-08-26 Thread Russ Stafford
I have a few with all the dipoles pointed into the tower and one wavelength off the tower at the transmit frequency and it works just fine and is fairly omni. some DB-224's on 220 and some on two meters. 73 Russ, W3CH There will ALWAYS be some null in the direction of the tower at any

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB224 E

2005-08-26 Thread Russ Stafford
Over the years DB has changed a few things as they changed the harness. You mite want to check with one of the DB dealers and get the numbers off the antenna before you call they can help you real quick on the phone. They have me. 73 Russ, What is the overall length of the dipole on a 224E? I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Rptr Ant

2005-08-26 Thread Russ Stafford
Yes it is. But most folks on 220 repeaters use the DB-224 - Original Message - From: KA9QJG [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 11:23 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Rptr Ant Please don't jump on Me to Hard for asking this

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 222 duplexers

2005-08-14 Thread Russ Stafford
I have a 4 can WACO that is extra to your system. Please contact me direct [EMAIL PROTECTED] very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: pmci1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 9:29 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 222 duplexers

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Side mounted DB-224 for omni coverage?

2005-08-12 Thread Russ Stafford
in our network like this. 1 two meter and 3 222 MHz repeaters. Good luck and 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: kc4fwc [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 5:08 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Side mounted DB-224 for omni coverage

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 10 meter repeater

2005-08-01 Thread Russ Stafford
to the receiver and the transmitter. Our controller is a Linkcom RLC-3. I hope this is of some help to you. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: JS [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 10:31 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 10 meter

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 10 meter repeater

2005-08-01 Thread Russ Stafford
sorry that is TX/RX 4 can - Original Message - From: Russ Stafford [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 6:33 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 10 meter repeater Hi James, I have a RX/RX 4 can on the Metro-Comm ten meter repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] coax question

2005-07-31 Thread Russ Stafford
Recommend for what use? What band or frequency? - Original Message - From: feederclamp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 10:13 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] coax question Hi, Just a question to ask what type of coax which you would

Re: [Repeater-Builder] coax question

2005-07-31 Thread Russ Stafford
Hey Mathew, I got all mine last year when we replaced all of the jumpers on all of our Metro-Comm Ham and GMRS repeaters from Cook. I bought a 500' reel. It was mil spec RG-214/u Beldon. It seems to work ok. Good luck on your hunt! Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] midland 13-509 220mhz to convert to repeater

2005-07-29 Thread Russ Stafford
Hi Brad, I bet if you would write or call Paul Maggiore, AA3VI he could tell you. The early Maggiore repeater where all made from the Clegg FM-76 and the Midland 13-509 mobile radio's. His phone number is (610)436-6051. He also has a ton of parts for these radio's. Good luck, Russ, W3CH

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR 820 Question

2005-07-22 Thread Russ Stafford
a controller to the Kenwood if you need it I can scan it in and send it to you direct. Please send your e-mail address. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Fred Fitte To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 7:21 AM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] New to GMRS Repeaters

2005-07-21 Thread Russ Stafford
The 1st thing is buy a repeater that is FCC type accepted I have 3 of the Kenwood TKR-850 ver, two's on GMRS and they work very well. Some of the things you can do on Ham radio for a repeater you can not do on GMRS. Also make sure you get a GMRS ticket. Good luck! 73 Russ, Ham, W3CH. GMRS, WPYK

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB408 vs. DB420

2005-07-20 Thread Russ Stafford
Hello All, You can still get it in the 440 to 450 range. Some of the dealers buy 50 of the antennas at a time and then stock them for us Hams. Both the 404, 408 and the 420. by DB products. There is one such dealer listed in the vendor files here on RB. Good luck and 73, Russ, W3CH - Original

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB408 vs. DB420

2005-07-20 Thread Russ Stafford
Just call toll free (877)992-2665 I got the number from the vendor file. 73 Russ - Original Message - From: Doug W7FDF [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 11:38 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB408 vs. DB420 I checked ALL the files

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB408 vs. DB420

2005-07-20 Thread Russ Stafford
. They will not order them 50 at a time as we Hams do not buy many of them to make it worth it for them. Only one dealer still discounts to us Hams and stock the 404,408 and 420 in the 440 to 450 range. And the DB 224 and 228 for two meters. Good luck! Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH Yahoo! Groups Links

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB408 vs. DB420

2005-07-19 Thread Russ Stafford
I have a DB-408 in Omni here at home on 448.05 this is an off site receiver for the 443.05 repeater and it works just fine. It is cut for 440 to 450 MHz and has been up about two years. It looks and works like the day it was installed. I am very happy with it. Good Luck! Russ, W3CH

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 7K controller

2005-07-18 Thread Russ Stafford
I had an older 7K and` I had the 222 repeater on port one and 440 on port 2 the worked just fine stand alone then I would link them on net night. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: XE2SI To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 3:33 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 6 M Gain Antenna

2005-07-06 Thread Russ Stafford
Sinclair makes two one with a 3 dbd gain You should be able to get Cook Tower phone number off the repeater builder web page they have both in stock. I bought one from them back in the fall and it work very well. - Original Message - From: Walter Wenzel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] QRZ Database

2005-07-05 Thread Russ Stafford
It has worked for me all this passed week end. - Original Message - From: Fred Fitte To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 2:53 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] QRZ Database Is online today. From:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] New to GMRS Repeaters

2005-06-24 Thread Russ Stafford
contact me direct. I have 4 GMRS repeaters on the air. ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 73 Russ, Ham W3CH. GMRS, WPYK-254. - Original Message - From: ncamilli [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 7:58 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] New to GMRS

Re: [Repeater-Builder] maxtrac 800

2005-06-24 Thread Russ Stafford
Try www.batlabs.com Great place for Motorola. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: eduardo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 1:37 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] maxtrac 800 Hi guys.. i need the schematic diagram of the maxtrac

Re: [Repeater-Builder] info freg

2005-06-22 Thread Russ Stafford
www.sera.org - Original Message - From: Maire-Radios To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 8:13 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] info freg does any have a web site I can look up the amateur freg's in Tennessee? thank

Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-850 PL on COS

2005-06-09 Thread Russ
The pin is TOR or tone on receive. (pin-24) - Original Message - From: Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 12:09 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-850 PL on COS At 08:44 PM 6/8/2005 -0700, you wrote: Look in the software

Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-850 PL on COS

2005-06-09 Thread Russ
this stuff. They help every one. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Richard D. Reese To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 10:55 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-850 PL on COS I have a TKR-850 that is hooked

Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-850 PL on COS

2005-06-09 Thread Russ
It's towers not tower on the address so send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] this should work for you with the right address 73, Russ - Original Message - From: Phil Hebert To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 9:13 AM Subject: RE

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TKR-850 PL on COS

2005-06-09 Thread Russ
to alert you all but Dean set this up for us and it works and has for well over a year now. We can also control the tone on and off via the controller for transmit Russ, . - Original Message - From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005

Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-850K interfaced to an LTR controller

2005-06-07 Thread Russ
This is done all the time and Any Kenwood Systems dealer can supply you with both info and hardware for LTR. 73 Russ - Original Message - From: Gary LaForce [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 11:48 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-850K

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Questions on Kenwood TKR-750 Repeater

2005-06-04 Thread Russ
Try using a real repeater antenna like a DB-224 with 1/2 hard line type coax. The Kenwood TKR disclaimer says you need to install a circulator on the repeater out put. If you e-mail me direct I will send you the Kenwood disclaimer back to you direct. ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 73, Russ - Original

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF ham band offset dipole array availability

2005-05-25 Thread Russ
to restore the complete line. Good Luck and 73, Russ, W3CH. - Original Message - From: Steven Passmore, kf6fkk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 5:41 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF ham band offset dipole array availability

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF ham band offset dipole array availability

2005-05-25 Thread Russ
on the two meter cut antennas from DB a well. Thank goodness there are still dealers out there that will still stock Ham cut antennas. Most of the real big guys have stopped. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Rich Garcia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: I need professional help

2005-05-25 Thread Russ
you pay for. Good Luck, Russ, W3CH. - Original Message - From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 1:52 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: I need professional help The going commercial rate for the below install would be about

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF ham band offset dipole array availability

2005-05-24 Thread Russ
Hey Steve, Not as well as one for the 440-450 would work. You can still buy the DB-411 (NEW) for 440-450. All so the DB-408 for 440 works very well if you do not need every thing going in one direction. Omni or Quasi-omni Good Luck, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Steven Passmore

Re: [Repeater-Builder] D B Products 224 Vhf antenna Question

2005-05-24 Thread Russ
a lone. The bottom line is it should work just fine if you do not go to far down the band. At 147.315 the SWR was flat and looked good on the site master. Good luck and 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Zetron 38A connector

2005-05-21 Thread Russ Crisp
I may have an extra. Is this the connector that wires connect to that plugs into the Zetron? Russ On 5/21/05, Tim Billingsley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is anyone aware of an alternate source for the 15 pin terminal strip onthe back of the Zetron 38A? I am guessing that this is probably

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood stuff

2005-05-19 Thread Russ
Hey Jed, You mite want to drop Dean Westbrook a e-mail he just removed the one he has(TKR-820 on GMRS) and up graded it to a full time (NEW) 50 watt unit. Last I heard he had not sold it yet and he is going to Dayton. 73 Russ - Original Message - From: Jed Barton [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Want to buy Repeater Controller

2005-05-19 Thread Russ
I have a Scom 7K it has autopatch, it talks and has cw Id's. 2 and a half port s and rack mount it does not have built in PL I use ComSpec for the PL. Contac me direct [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: Ed Gage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fiplex duplexers

2005-05-17 Thread Russ
I used a set on a GMRS repeater and did not like them. Having 100 DB between TX and RX is so much better. I went back to a four can TX/RX and the repeater works much better. 73 Russ - Original Message - From: Jed Barton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday

[Repeater-Builder] Ham radio (CW) on Jay Leno May 13

2005-05-15 Thread Russ
Subject: Ham radio (CW) on Jay Leno May 13 Here’s a copy of the clip if you missed it on TV. Try this link for the video file http://www.tarc.org/index.php?load=leno Very best of 73, Russ, Ham, W3CH GMRS, WPYK-254 Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maggiore Hi Pro R1

2005-05-15 Thread Russ
Call the nice folks over at Maggiore and get one. (610)436-6051. You mite want to get the model number off the bds them self's as they have many rev. before you call so you get what you need for your R-1. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Tim Billingsley [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater-Builder antennas and other products

2005-05-13 Thread Russ
It is all in the rating. The big guys use DBD (the way to go) Many Ham grade antennas use DBi or the new fake or made up DBC Stick with DBD you will never go wrong! If you note QST will not print an antenna gain unless it is in DBD. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Morse Code Contest on JAY LENO

2005-05-13 Thread Russ
For some of us CW is a very big part of Ham Radio! - Original Message - From: Don Pomplun To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 2:58 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Morse Code Contest on JAY LENO apology accepted ;=)Morse

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Antenna

2005-05-11 Thread Russ
on antennas. Good luck. 73 Russ, W3CH. - Original Message - From: Justin W. Pauler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 10:15 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Antenna Good Evening Folks... While I would prefer to install a DB products

[Repeater-Builder] TKR-850

2005-04-19 Thread Russ Stafford
Hello All, If you plan to use a Kenwood TKR-850 below 450 MHZ it must be ordered or tuned to work there. My Kenwood dealer set mine up and it works just fine. Ver twos will do 40 watts all day and night. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH. Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Audio limiting on incoming signals

2005-04-15 Thread Russ Stafford
I my self own 26 Maggiore repeaters that are on the air every day and I nor my users have any problems. They just work on and on! But they are the newer ones' not the old build for Clegg or Midlands. Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH. Trustee, W3PS. - Original Message - From: Neil McKie

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax run

2005-04-13 Thread Russ Stafford
, Russ, W3CH. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR-720 VHF

2005-04-10 Thread Russ Stafford
Yes it will but you will have to touch up the receiver. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2005 1:48 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR-720 VHF This reminds me. Does anyone

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dual Band antenna

2005-04-10 Thread Russ Stafford
Yes, Diamond makes one that I know for sure as I have one up on the roof here at home. Works OK. I use it more of a test antenna then any thing. The DB-224 I also have for just two meters works loads better. Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted Side mount for a DB 420

2005-04-08 Thread russ
Bill, Contact me off line I can point you in a few directions on this one. Russ, W3CH ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - Original Message - From: wa9ba [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 8:38 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted Side mount for a DB

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Mhz. repeater

2005-03-25 Thread russ
and a good Easter week end to all. I will be away so I will not even get to see the flames from folks saying they build Motorola or GE radio's you are only kidding each outer. 73 Russ, W3CH, - Original Message - From: Dexter McIntyre W4DEX [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Mhz. repeater

2005-03-24 Thread russ
Hey Danny, Like Jed said e-mail me off list direct. [EMAIL PROTECTED] they start around $700 new a think. But I would have to look at there price sheet. But e-mail me direct. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Danny R. Goodrum [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Mhz. repeater

2005-03-23 Thread russ
Hey Danny, You can't beat the new Maggiore repeaters for 222MHz! I have a pile of them on the air and they just run and run! Can't beat there new receiver on 222! Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Danny [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Mhz. repeater

2005-03-23 Thread russ
Hey John, No drum! Just a fine product! Lots of us on here Buy them, Like them and use them. We have all heard enough from you! If you have nothing positive to say be quite. Russ, W3CH. - Original Message - From: JOHN MACKEY [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: db products matching feedline question....

2005-03-15 Thread russ
Some DB stuff is 40 ohms. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 11:40 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: db products matching feedline question Some of the cabling on DB products are 62 ohms ... There

Re: [Repeater-Builder] cable run radiating cable

2005-03-15 Thread russ
. 73, Russ - Original Message - From: Maire Company To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 4:48 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] cable run radiating cable what do you guys know about the installation of radiating cable

Re: [Repeater-Builder] info direct tv

2005-03-14 Thread Russ
ive heard lengths of 350 ft of rg/u -6 with 1% digital loss on Dish netwok sig of 125 on 50' is 120 at 350' Russ - Original Message - From: Maire Company To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 5:14 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hustler spirit antennas

2005-03-14 Thread russ
Hello All, I had one a few years back and did not care for it much. I replaced it with a DB-224 and it has been up for about 10 years with no problems. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Jed Barton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 14

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: portable/mobile GMRS repeater antenna

2005-03-13 Thread russ
had from a early GMRS repeater site before I up graded to a DB-420. The above is my whole system and it works very well. We plan to use it in Riddley Creek PA on April 17 for one of the MS-Spring walks. Very best of 73, Russ, Ham, W3CH. GMRS, WPYK-254 - Original Message - From: Mark Holman

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Hamtronics, Inc.--Looking for Recommendation or info

2005-03-10 Thread russ
or sub tone Hamtronics encode decode units with CommSpec units. Now we just keep them around as back up repeaters in case the Kenwoods should go down. 73 Russ, W3CH. - Original Message - From: Q [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 12:49 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] portable/mobile GMRS repeater antenna

2005-03-10 Thread russ
On my port-a-peater for GMRS I use a DB-404 and a short mast that I plug in a mount that I plug into my trailer hitch on my SUV. it works very well for Bike tours and walks that our group does. - Original Message - From: rtoplus [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] portable/mobile GMRS repeater antenna

2005-03-10 Thread russ
I guess I should have said we use a Kenwood TKR-850 (non ver. 2)for the repeater running 25 watts and for a duplexer we use an old mobile duplexer model 631 made by Celwave. It does work very well. Set up time takes very little time. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] PART 95 Type Accepted (putting me to sleep)

2005-03-06 Thread russ
But this would be Part 97 not 95. - Original Message - From: mch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 12:20 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] PART 95 Type Accepted (putting me to sleep) That's the nice thing about HAM - no TA to worry

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Retuning of Sinclair I2113A Isolator

2005-03-06 Thread russ
Hey Larry, Contact me off line and I can hook you up. ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 11:22 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Retuning of Sinclair I2113A Isolator I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor Repeater is PART 95 Type Accepted

2005-03-03 Thread russ
) and every thing for down in Vineland NJ I would love to replace some of mine with a few of those. But I just installed the TKR-850 ver. two's. I want to move more north into Reading PA. But if I can use what I have. That would be real nice. Very best of 73, Russ, Ham, W3CH. GMRS, WPYK-254

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Andrew Heliax (was Line loss)

2005-02-21 Thread russ
SORRY! I need to get on the 12 step program. I have been dealing with a supplier and they are named Andrews. Not Andrew the antenna and coax folks. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: Kevin Custer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 10

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Line loss

2005-02-20 Thread russ
on some of the coax manufactures web sites. Like Andrews, Com-Scope and RFS. Good luck and 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: n2odw [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 8:24 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Line loss Hello

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: which kind of cable coax should I use?

2005-02-14 Thread russ
look brand new and be bad. I would still use 7/8's my self. The same place you buy your hard line will have the connectors and most of the time will install them for you. Good Luck, 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Miguel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Spectrum Communications-Repeater Co.

2005-02-13 Thread russ
Hello All, We drove by Spectrum in Norristown well it is lower Province last week. They looked open. There was a car in the parking lot. Good luck! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005

Re: [Repeater-Builder] which kind of cable coax should I use?

2005-02-13 Thread russ
I would use 7/8's hard line type coax. You can use 1/2 as well. I would not use Times microwave LMR-400 or Belden 9913 type of coax. You can find a list of suppliers on the Repeater-Builders web page to price or buy the above hard-line type of repeater feed line from. Good Luck and 73, Russ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola 900 MHz Canopy and Amateur 900 MHz Repeater????

2005-02-12 Thread russ
You have it backwards. We are secondary on this band. - Original Message - From: Paul Finch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 10:27 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola 900 MHz Canopy and Amateur 900 MHz Repeater My

Re: [Repeater-Builder] A big THANK YOU!

2005-02-10 Thread russ
. It does do that. The WX this morning is fog and rain and the repeater is still useable here in Glassboro NJ and it is all the way down in Ocean City NJ. I am very happy and feel it was money well spent. 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Dexter McIntyre W4DEX [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Please contact!

2005-02-09 Thread russ
for us. We just do not need a 4th one smile. But I hope you all get up with this guy and get what you need. Good luck and 73, Russ, W3CH. - Original Message - From: Dave To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 7:07 PM Subject: RE

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater, service monitors and other stuff for sale

2005-02-09 Thread russ
I would not send money my self. But if he is a silent key he would not be listed. They sent in to the FCC that my Grandfather had passed and he was out of the data base real quick. The up side is that the radio club wanted and got his old call. 73 Russ W3CH - Original Message - From

[Repeater-Builder] Stuff for sale on Repeater-Builders. (As listed)

2005-02-09 Thread russ
of 73, Russ, W3CH. - Original Message - From: Doug Strobel-kb3ham To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 5:50 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Please contact! rus if i were you i would email nick off the list as maby he

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hustler G6-440

2005-02-09 Thread russ
for 440 WRONG! A suppler has to buy them 50 at a time then stock them till we buy them (we being us Hams.). So yes some suppliers do stock and sell the DB-404, 408 and yes even the 420. Good luck! Very best of 73, Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Jeff Corkren To: Repeater

[Repeater-Builder] A big THANK YOU!

2005-02-09 Thread russ
. Not is workable mobile. Thank you all for the info! 73 Russ, W3CH. Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms

[Repeater-Builder] Please contact!

2005-02-08 Thread russ
direct please. Sincerely,Russ Stafford, EE,PE.GROL, PG-GB-01751.HAM, W3CH.GMRS, WPYK-254. Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo

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