RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers

2010-06-08 Thread Charles Miller
Jed, The receivers are probable AstroTac receivers. Same as the Quantar, just packaged a little different. The receiver is just what you think. A receiver on the same RX frequency. The unit has a 2 wire and 4 wire output, but only uses the 2 wire for most applications. The unit puts out a tone

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers

2010-06-08 Thread Fred Seamans
] On Behalf Of Charles Miller Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 1:12 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers Jed, The receivers are probable AstroTac receivers. Same as the Quantar, just packaged a little different. The receiver is just what you

Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-04 Thread Kevin Custer
Joe, Did you mean offset when you said stability? I'd agree that 1/2, to a few Hertz would be annoying. In testing here, and as shown in practice, simple systems sound better if run at about 10 - 20 Hz offset. This makes the beating more tolerable without being able to be reproduced (very

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-04 Thread Paul Finch
@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters I have two such systems near me - both on UHF. Come to think of it, there is one on 800, too. All analog voice simulcast (800 one trunked, but only two sites). It is definitely annoying to hear the heterodynes

Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-04 Thread mch
Well, offset results from instability, but yes, offset is a better choice of wording. You could have perfect stability and still have an offset. Yes, the phase would have to be matched, too. 180 degrees off with perfect stability would not be good. ;- Joe M. Kevin Custer wrote: Joe, Did

Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread JOHN MACKEY
Daron- Most all your 150 MHz or 900 MHz paging systems are going to be simulcast. If there are any 150 MHz analog paging systems around, try listening to them. -- Original Message -- Received: Tue, 03 May 2005 01:26:06 AM CDT From: Daron Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Neil McKie
I would consider one site in favor of a circularly polarized antenna system. Where that site should be placed is another issue. If you are thinking of your employeers located city, I know that one a tiny bit. Neil - WA6KLA Daron Wilson wrote: Hello Folks, I'm looking over a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Neil McKie
Daron, At last report 152.24 MHz is still used by Arch paging but is digital. You might contact Arch and ask if any analog paging is still used in your area. If you have trouble contacting them, please let me know. Neil - WA6KLA JOHN MACKEY wrote: Daron- Most all your

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Buley, Kenneth L \(GE Consumer Industrial\)
-Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil McKie Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 8:35 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters I would consider one site

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Buley, Kenneth L \(GE Consumer Industrial\)
-Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil McKie Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 8:48 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters Daron, At last report

Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Kevin Custer
Ken, Your email program is going wacky I'd hope it isn't being a responder... Kevin Buley, Kenneth L (GE Consumer Industrial) wrote: ONCE MORE INTO THE BREACH !! IF YOU'RE READING THIS, YOU PROBABLY DON'T HAVE MUCH TO DO, COMPARED TO THOSE WHO ARE SO BUSY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Paul Finch
some used equipment available. Paul -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of JOHN MACKEY Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 2:00 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Paul Finch
McKie Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 7:48 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters Daron, At last report 152.24 MHz is still used by Arch paging but is digital. You might contact Arch and ask if any analog paging

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread JOHN MACKEY
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil McKie Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 8:48 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Paul Finch
] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil McKie Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 8:48 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread JOHN MACKEY
. Then our discussion ends. -- Original Message -- Received: Tue, 03 May 2005 03:59:50 PM CDT From: Paul Finch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters John, What carrier is still letting you get

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Dave VanHorn
About once a year they call me tell me that they have a great new paging service to transfer me to which will be exactly like what I have now only better. I tell them GREAT, as long as it operates on 150 MHz and provides voice paging service I'll be happy to change. Then they tell me yes, it

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Daron Wilson
-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Finch Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 7:07 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters Daron, I will tell you what I know about analog simulcast systems

Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Brent
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters I guess I wasn't clear enough. I'm familiar with the simulcast paging, this is not paging. This is public safety police analog repeaters. The proposal is to put three in a row down the town, about 3-4 miles apart

Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread DCFluX
] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 7:46 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters I guess I wasn't clear enough. I'm familiar with the simulcast paging, this is not paging. This is public safety police analog

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Joe Montierth
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Finch Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 7:07 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters Daron, I will tell you what I know about analog simulcast systems

Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Q
I prefer a big,powerful,high central transmitter with sattelite receivers. Our city and county uses this type of system and it works very well over some tough terrain. I was never happy with any simulcast system,they all have areas of cancellation and fuzzyness. I'd use trunking before even

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Paul Finch
@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters I think the name of the paging company is using this month is Page USA, they used to be called MetroCall, before that they were Telepage Northwest, a Division of McCall Paging, before that they were MCI Airsignal

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Paul Finch
PROTECTED] Daron -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Finch Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 7:07 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters Daron, I

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Thomas Oliver
signal. I think it is worth a shot. tom n8ies [Original Message] From: Daron Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: 5/3/2005 8:47:55 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters I guess I wasn't clear enough. I'm familiar

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Paul Finch
@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters You will need the three transmitters to have uhso (high stab oscilators) to keep them within a few hz of each other, you will have to delay the audio so all three transmitters transmit the audio at the same time. I do

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Jamey Wright
to the voter Jamey Wright -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Joe Montierth Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 8:48 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters The killer

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread JOHN MACKEY
Yes, you are right!! USA Mobility is the current name. -- Original Message -- Received: Tue, 03 May 2005 09:11:34 PM CDT From: Paul Finch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters John, good

Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread Kevin Custer
Read this article for some more insight, but remember that it was written by the president of Simulcast Solutions. http://www.simulcastsolutions.com/PDF/Simulcast.pdf Joe Here is another article written by a ham that has a bit more practical approach than others I have seen suggested:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread T.J.
ECTED] Behalf Of JOHN MACKEY Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 2:18 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters I know that here in Portland 158.700 MHz is STILL occasionally used for Simulcast analog/digital paging. I know th

Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread mch
to. Thanks, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Daron -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Finch Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 7:07 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast

Re: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters

2005-05-03 Thread mch
/2005 8:47:55 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers with simulcast transmitters I guess I wasn't clear enough. I'm familiar with the simulcast paging, this is not paging. This is public safety police analog repeaters. The proposal is to put three in a row down