Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver sensitivity measurement

2008-03-21 Thread Kevin Custer
Jeff D wrote: However (somebody correct me if I'm wrong), I vaguely remember the EIA standard for performing SINAD measurements to be 2/3 of the system deviation, i.e. 3.33 kHz. I remember when I bought my Helper Instruments Sinadder many years ago, it recommended 3.3 kHz deviation at

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver Sensitivity Testing Through Duplexer

2004-07-27 Thread nj902
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, w9mwq [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...I want to test my repeater's sensitivity through the duplexer's while the transmitter is keyed up... __ ___ Start by reading this:

Re: [Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver Sensitivity]

2004-04-21 Thread JOHN MACKEY
I've always used the ARR GaAsFET pre-amps never had a problem AND have noticed increased receiver performance. However, often times you have to put a pass cavity ahead of the pre-amp. Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11:41 PM 4/19/2004 -, you wrote: Many of the newer commercial and

Re: [Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver Sensitivity]

2004-04-21 Thread JOHN MACKEY
I seems that the other problem is most pre-amps marketed to hams have to high of noise figures. Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SNIP be more than enough. It's been my experience that most preamps marketed to hams have a) too much gain b) too much gain c) too much gain). Yahoo!

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver Sensitivity

2004-04-20 Thread skipp025
Only one part of the equation. If receiver B has better front end protection/preformance, it's going to be a better choice. Many of the newer commercial and older low dollar repeater receivers crap-out on busy mountain tops and repeater sites, especially when you park a gasfet mixer (preamp)

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver Sensitivity

2004-04-20 Thread Ken Arck
At 11:41 PM 4/19/2004 -, you wrote: Many of the newer commercial and older low dollar repeater receivers crap-out on busy mountain tops and repeater sites, especially when you park a gasfet mixer (preamp) in front. ---Now you know why I insist on using only Chip's stuff :-) Ken

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver Sensitivity

2004-04-20 Thread Bob Dengler
At 4/19/2004 04:48 PM, you wrote: At 07:35 PM 4/19/2004 -0400, you wrote: .35 uv sensitivity is kinda iffy in my book. 0.35uV is the rated sensitivity of most Mastr II repeaters (UHF anyway) WITHOUT a preamp. 0.20 with the preamp (info from the manual). ---Granted. And it STILL sucks :-)

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver Sensitivity

2004-04-20 Thread skipp025
Chip makes repeater receivers? Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11:41 PM 4/19/2004 -, you wrote: Many of the newer commercial and older low dollar repeater receivers crap-out on busy mountain tops and repeater sites, especially when you park a gasfet mixer (preamp) in front.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver Sensitivity

2004-04-20 Thread jlaganga
Chip who? Receivers for which bands? - Original Message - From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 11:43 am Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver Sensitivity Chip makes repeater receivers? Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11:41 PM 4/19/2004 -, you

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver Sensitivity

2004-04-20 Thread skipp025
? - Original Message - From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 11:43 am Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver Sensitivity Chip makes repeater receivers? Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11:41 PM 4/19/2004 -, you wrote: Many of the newer commercial