EPLRS Follow-up (was: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater 'noise' problem)

2004-12-08 Thread Nate Duehr
Barry Thompson wrote: List, not sure if this applies to the noise on the repeater or not but Newline has confirmed a snap-crack-pop noise. ON THE AIR: THE NEW AMERICAN UHF WOODPECKER [WARNING: Before replying - if you're not on the Repeater-Builder list, please see if you're BCC'ed on

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater 'noise' problem

2004-12-05 Thread JOHN MACKEY
@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater 'noise' problem All, I am trying to resolve a problem on a local repeater where they are having intermittent 'noise' problems. Background: This a commercial GE repeater that has been modified for 2m use. When the noise is not present the repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater 'noise' problem

2004-12-05 Thread Mathew Quaife
Gee now this sounds like a DITTO. Had the exact same problems today with the repeater here in Indiana. Most of mine was due to a piece off 9913 that was in line, and yes I know it was not suppose to be there, temporary situation. Anyways, replaced that with hardline and took care of most

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater 'noise' problem

2004-12-05 Thread Glenn Little WB4UIV
Try wacking the guy wires with a 2x4 during the time that the noise is present. Also try wacking the tower. If either of these changes or eliminates the noise, you have dissimilar metal rectification of the RF. This would be due to loose hardware or rusty guy wires. 73 Glenn WB4UIV At 07:48

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater 'noise' problem

2004-12-05 Thread russ
9:47 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater 'noise' problem Make sure all the coax jumpers are OK. They should be good RG-214 and DEFINATELY not 9913. If you find any 9913 jumpers replace them with Rg-214. -- Original Message -- Received: Sat, 04 Dec 2004 04:36:49 PM CST

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater 'noise' problem

2004-12-05 Thread Kevin Custer
Rick Stoneking wrote: All, I am trying to resolve a problem ona local repeater where they are having intermittent 'noise' problems. The noise may be related to weather (wet or cold causing an increase in the problem) though it is not a everytime event. It was

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater 'noise' problem

2004-12-05 Thread Wade Lake
than the9913 itself. I have used lots of LMR-400 in the past without any complaints. Wade -KR7K - Original Message - From: Mathew Quaife To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2004 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater 'noise' problem Gee now

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater 'noise' problem

2004-12-05 Thread Marvin Hoffman
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2004 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater 'noise' problem Gee now this sounds like a DITTO. Had the exact same problems today with the repeater here in Indiana. Most of mine was due to a piece off 9913 that was in line, and yes I know

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater 'noise' problem

2004-12-05 Thread Barry Thompson
List, not sure if this applies to the noise on the repeater or not but Newline has confirmed a snap-crack-pop noise. ON THE AIR: THE NEW AMERICAN UHF WOODPECKER Is the US. Military interfering with your UHF repeater system? Could be, if you live in the great American South-West. Take a

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater 'noise' problem

2004-12-04 Thread Rick Stoneking
All, I am trying to resolve a problem ona local repeater where they are having intermittent 'noise' problems. Background: This a commercial GE repeater that has been modified for 2m use. When the noise is not present the repeater performance is outstanding with a wide coverage area.