Re: [Repeater-Builder] Want to add VHF cross band link for my portable UHF repeater

2007-05-31 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 08:42 PM 05/30/07, you wrote: I have a portable UHF repeater being put together and I'd like to include either a simplex or duplex VHF system to link in/out to existing VHF repeaters or VHF simplex users. The UHF side would be the local master repeater with the duplexer. I have that already.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: D-Star demo

2007-05-31 Thread Jim
Nate Duehr wrote: Bob Dengler wrote: Sounds like DStar MAY have an edge over P25 Phase I, at least in terms of occupied bandwidth. No-there won't be any difference in bandwidth, since the only difference is how the bits are arranged. The modulation technique is the same. Just like Motorola

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Do Anyone Use Their Repeater For This

2007-05-31 Thread TGundo 2003
We do that on our VHF and UHF systems- We have a two-tone page sequence in a macro and users with moto, kenwood, etc radios, and I suppose if you had a pager, can program the QuickCall into their radios. We use it for alerting when skywarn activity takes place. I leave a GP-300 on the

[Repeater-Builder] hello

2007-05-31 Thread James Sholan - KI4OSM
Hello Everyone I been working on a repeater and I have everything I need for it except a duplexer and one have one low cost I am paying from a low budget. The repeater is a 2 meter VHF repeater can anyone help with this? James Sholan - KI4OSM www.KI4OSM.com www.MyHamSearch.com

[Repeater-Builder] Re: CSI -32 info for the group (SOT)

2007-05-31 Thread skipp025
Hi Doug, Does your CSI-32 have the zero-power (single chip) nVram or the pair of xicor nVram chips? The fix is different depending on what you have. skipp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Skipp, You and I talked about this about 2 maybe 3 years ago and i think I got some feedback for Eric at

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Do Anyone Use Their Repeater For This

2007-05-31 Thread mch
Yes. Using an RC-850. White paper? Why? Program the pagers and determine the 'right code' on the 850, and you're set. I'll probably be doing the same on a RC-210 or 810 at some point. I would recommend staying away from the Minitor IIs. Many parts for them are NLA - including the case/housing.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Do Anyone Use Their Repeater For This

2007-05-31 Thread Chuck Kraly
I have done this on an Scom 7k, but the Arcoms do not have this capability, with out some major programming. The Scom has where you can included all the tones needed in a macro, along with any voice messages (if you have the speech synthesizer module). Worked really well, PLUS you can program the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] hello

2007-05-31 Thread Maire-Radios
well where are you at? - Original Message - From: James Sholan - KI4OSM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 9:20 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] hello Hello Everyone I been working on a repeater and I have everything I need for it

RE: [Repeater-Builder] hello

2007-05-31 Thread James Sholan - KI4OSM
Dunedin, florida James Sholan - KI4OSM www.KI4OSM.com www.MyHamSearch.com http://bayside.ki4osm.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bayside_Amateur_Radio_Group/ Phone: 727-953-5350 -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MOTOROLA Rib Error

2007-05-31 Thread John Gleichweit
I have an old 286/10 that works perfectly for programming even the oldest Motorola radios. On Tue, 15 May 2007 12:56:40 -0400, Jim Cicirello [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Adam, Thanks for the Info. on the HP Handheld. I am going to Dayton and may find one. Small and compact too. Ron, N9EE, My

Re: {Disarmed} [Repeater-Builder] Re: Macro Prefix formats for multi site programming

2007-05-31 Thread Ed Yoho
Bob, Both LinkComm, Palomar Telecom (out of biz but still being used and supported by many groups), and a few others that support prefixing / pre-access allow the controller to be configured on a per port basis to accept split and/or combined command strings. They all also have programmable

RE: [Repeater-Builder] When 4, 6 or 8 Cavities just won't do...

2007-05-31 Thread Bob M.
If it were a notch-only duplexer, it would have two reject freqs listed. A duplexer is used on two discrete frequencies, so both should be present on any label. A pass freq plus a reject freq indicates the unit is doing both pass and notch. Still fine for one half of a duplexer. Bob M. == ---

Re: [Repeater-Builder] When 4, 6 or 8 Cavities just won't do...

2007-05-31 Thread DaveH
You are so correct. My second set was set to commercial and I retuned them for 2 Mtr ham. I don't know where the other info came from, butt, they will work just fine. Also make sure you are using the CORECT LENGTH CONNECTING CABLES! THIS IS CRITICAL! David R. Henry LME Licensed Master

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Do Anyone Use Their Repeater For This

2007-05-31 Thread scomind
Hi Chris, We are interested in having such a setup, but need to know if anyone else is doing it? If so, how are you sending the tones for the pager and such. (A disclosure: My company used to make the 7K controller that several folks mentioned in their responses. Its replacement, the 7330, also

Re: {Disarmed} [Repeater-Builder] Re: Macro Prefix formats for multi site programming

2007-05-31 Thread scomind
Hi Ed, Thanks for the info. One of the items on our to-do list is see how our particular software scheme can be changed to handle this need. 73, Bob -Original Message- From: Ed Yoho [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, 19 May 2007 4:51 pm Subject: Re:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] When 4, 6 or 8 Cavities just won't do...

2007-05-31 Thread Daron J. Wilson
If it were a notch-only duplexer, it would have two reject freqs listed. A duplexer is used on two discrete frequencies, so both should be present on any label. A pass freq plus a reject freq indicates the unit is doing both pass and notch. Still fine for one half of a duplexer. Well, it IS a

[Repeater-Builder] DCS decoder software?

2007-05-31 Thread ka3hsw
Does anyone know of a software program that will take discriminator audio and display the DCS (or, optionally, CTCSS) being used? If not, can someone point me to the technical specification for DCS? (I know it's approximately 131 baud, sub-audible, occupying 2-300 Hz, but that's all I could

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: CSI -32 info for the group (SOT)

2007-05-31 Thread rb_n3dab
If I'm reading the manual that came with my original CSI-32 correctly it has a pair of Zicor XD2212 chips (U-18 an U-19). Been to long ago to remeber what was pulled to copy. Bear in mind I'm not an elctronics whizz, the problem has been resolved for my Ham friends, and I try not to use

Re: [Repeater-Builder] hello

2007-05-31 Thread rb_n3dab
Try here http://www.qrz.com/callsign Doug N3DAB Maire-Radios [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = well where are you at? - Original Message - From: James Sholan - KI4OSM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 9:20 AM Subject:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DCS decoder software?

2007-05-31 Thread Bob M.
There's some info on DPL/DCS on Mike Blenderman's web site. The code is basically 23 bits, 9 of which are the 3-digit octal DPL code, 3 bits are always the value 100, and the rest are parity/check bits to insure against false decoding. It is usually sent as frequency-shift-keying of the carrier,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DCS decoder software?

2007-05-31 Thread mch
With such decoders standard in most scanners now days, I have to wonder why anyone would want such a program. Joe M. ka3hsw wrote: Does anyone know of a software program that will take discriminator audio and display the DCS (or, optionally, CTCSS) being used? If not, can someone point me

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DCS decoder software?

2007-05-31 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 01:23 PM 05/31/07, you wrote: Does anyone know of a software program that will take discriminator audio and display the DCS (or, optionally, CTCSS) being used? If not, can someone point me to the technical specification for DCS? (I know it's approximately 131 baud, sub-audible, occupying 2-300

[Repeater-Builder] Re: CSI -32 info for the group (SOT)

2007-05-31 Thread skipp025
You could have swapped the two 2212 chips and the error checksum done at power up would have loaded the default values. But every trip is a learning experience... cheers, skipp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I'm reading the manual that came with my original CSI-32 correctly it has a pair

RE: [Repeater-Builder] DCS decoder software?

2007-05-31 Thread Gary Schafer
AIE (automated Industrial electronics) used to make a pl/dpl counter box. It would count all tones and the number of hits on each. There may be some floating around yet. I may even have one stuffed in the closet yet, not sure. 73 Gary K4FMX -Original Message- From:

[Repeater-Builder] Duplexer tuning - sanity check

2007-05-31 Thread w6nct
I'm tuning up a cavity-type duplexer for a 70cm repeater, and in the process, I showed my results to a fellow ham. He asked a couple questions that cause me to think; so I decided to ask the experts... FIRST QUESTION TOPIC: For reference, my primary cavities were made by Tx-Rx Systems, and have

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DCS decoder software?

2007-05-31 Thread sgreact47
Mike, In the profesional world that would be the ZETRON Model 8B. It decodes PL, DPL, DTMF, from the discr. and stores the 'hits' for later printing. I use it most every day for trouble shooting interference, ect. It can also generate the PL, DTMF and DPL codes. .. Mike Morris WA6ILQ [EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer tuning - sanity check

2007-05-31 Thread Bob M.
Some duplexers pass the desired frequency, lose something on each side, but then pass stuff from DC to over 1GHz as if it's not even in the circuit. My Celwave 526 operates that way. The bandpass tuning is rather broad and serves to match the impedance more than effect the bandpass of the signal.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] DCS decoder software?

2007-05-31 Thread Bob Dengler
At 5/31/2007 03:04 PM, you wrote: AIE (automated Industrial electronics) used to make a pl/dpl counter box. It would count all tones and the number of hits on each. There may be some floating around yet. I may even have one stuffed in the closet yet, not sure. Speaking of AIE, they also used to

[Repeater-Builder] Need a Receiver board for a Micor unified station

2007-05-31 Thread Coy Hilton
I'm going to try converting a Purc station to repeater operation. I know that I will need a receiver board..does anyone have any spares laying around? If this doesn't work I will be forced to replace the Micor chassis with my GE MVP and use the PAs for it. Quarter KW MVP, YEOW;-) Thanks AC0Y

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer tuning - sanity check

2007-05-31 Thread Gary Schafer
To add to what Bob said; Band pass/reject type duplexers are basically notch type duplexers with the loop tuned to form a little bit of band pass effect. The cavity itself tunes the notch and the tuned loop forms the pass band part. Most of the pass band rejection will fall between the two

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need a Receiver board for a Micor unified station

2007-05-31 Thread Maire-Radios
UHF or VHF? - Original Message - From: Coy Hilton To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 9:27 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Need a Receiver board for a Micor unified station I'm going to try converting a Purc station to repeater operation. I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need a Receiver board for a Micor unified station

2007-05-31 Thread Steve Allred
Hello, I have several complete UHF Micor repeaters that i will part with. Some 40 watt, some 75 watt. If interested, please contact me off site at - RFFLYR @ yahoo.com Thanks, Steve / K6SCA Coy Hilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm going to try converting a Purc station to

[Repeater-Builder] slightly OT: securing feedline to the side of a tower

2007-05-31 Thread Jay Urish
Hi Folks, This weekend I will be un jury rigging a lame feed line install at my repeater site. The tower is a 300' four sided guyed monster. I am planning on using uni-strut on the side facing the building and using butterfly clamps or EMT clamps to hold my feed line. I am open to suggestions

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need a Receiver board for a Micor unified station

2007-05-31 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 06:27 PM 05/31/07, you wrote: I'm going to try converting a Purc station to repeater operation. I know that I will need a receiver board..does anyone have any spares laying around? If this doesn't work I will be forced to replace the Micor chassis with my GE MVP and use the PAs for it. Quarter

[Repeater-Builder] Trying to get in touch with Eric Lemmon.

2007-05-31 Thread DCFluX
Eric, could you check your spam filter and see if it is blocking gmail?

Re: [Repeater-Builder] slightly OT: securing feedline to the side of a tower

2007-05-31 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 09:30 PM 05/31/07, you wrote: Hi Folks, This weekend I will be un jury rigging a lame feed line install at my repeater site. The tower is a 300' four sided guyed monster. I am planning on using uni-strut on the side facing the building and using butterfly clamps or EMT clamps to hold my feed

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DCS decoder software?

2007-05-31 Thread mch
There are also the decoders from Optoelectronics that show PL/DPL/DTMF/Motorola trunking/LTR trunking. Joe M. sgreact47 wrote: Mike, In the profesional world that would be the ZETRON Model 8B. It decodes PL, DPL, DTMF, from the discr. and stores the 'hits' for later printing. I use it

Re: [Repeater-Builder] slightly OT: securing feedline to the side of a tower

2007-05-31 Thread Gerald Pelnar
Jay, My local tower guy told me 5 foot max between supports. If the coax moves in big winds, it'll make noise. I'd avoid the EMT clamps. Use real coax stainless clamps. the EMT clamps hold the coax against the 2 rails of the uni-strut. Those 2 edges are a little sharp if you get the clamps