Re: [Repeater-Builder] De-sense question

Hi John, I'm providing a disclaimer now...: I'm somewhat unorthodox, unconventional, and have a terribly dry sense of humor. I've been known to dispense what others feel is bad advice. With that in mind, feel free to try any of my suggestions with great caution. I'm leaving myself open for

Re: [Repeater-Builder] De-sense question

Hi, First thing. Remove the preamp. Those things are only useful after you have a tight working system. Otherwise they can pick noise and that is all you'll hear. To get started, start simple. Be sure the antenna is tight. We use the G7 and found one that came loss at the place where the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] De-sense question

At 9/6/2009 11:36, you wrote: Hi, I have read the large majority of messages on here and the Repeater builders site, and I am still lost. This is the first time I have worked with a repeater in my 30 year ham career and am learning something new everyday.. We installed a GE Mastr II running

RE: [Repeater-Builder] De-sense question

-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n...@no6b.com Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 11:56 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] De-sense question At 9/6/2009 11:36, you wrote: Hi, I have read the large majority of messages on here and the Repeater builders

Re: [Repeater-Builder] De-sense question

What kind of cables are used for jumpers? Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: jmp46534 w...@arrl.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 2:36 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] De-sense question Hi, I have read the large majority of messages on

Re: [Repeater-Builder] De-sense question

John, Get the preamp out of the circuit and **powered down.** Preamps will take any desense probelm and will make them worse - usually at twice the value of their gain. Do a 'binary search' - Start by getting it to work without stuff. Disconnect the antenna and feedline and put a dummy load