Re: [Repeater-Builder] My FIRST repeater!

2007-06-15 Thread Laryn Lohman
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are many reject only duplexers out there at reasonable prices but they won't work for a 2 meter ham repeater where the split is only 600 Khz. WWe I'd disagree with that. Reject duplexers work very well at 600 kc.

[Repeater-Builder] Ericcson Repeater?

2007-06-15 Thread aceteamk9
Hello - and thanks in advnace for your response. I aquired a GE MASTR III repeater and don't know what band it is on or anything about it. The model is SXHM01. Serial Number 1619356 Can anyone provide information as to what band or output power this repeater is. Thanks! Steven

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Ericcson Repeater?

2007-06-15 Thread Charles Mumphrey Kc5ozh
Hello Steven and the Group! Try this link: http://www.hallelectronics.com/getech/sx2.htm Google-ing does wonders! Hope this helps... '73 Charlie It is not the class of license the Amateur holds, but the class of the Amateur that holds the license. Charles Mumphrey Amateur Radio Station Kc5ozh

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Ericcson Repeater?

2007-06-15 Thread Eric Lemmon
Steven, The SXHM01 identifies a base station (not a repeater) for 150.8-174 MHz, 110 watts, capable of 4 TX and 4 RX channels. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of aceteamk9 Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007

[Repeater-Builder] ICOM Repeater

2007-06-15 Thread Nevada Amateur Radio Repeaters, Inc.
I have sent our FR-4000 back to ICOM twice to have the final amp replaced even running reduced power and with extra cooling fans. Kent W7AOR www.narri.org http://www.narri.org/

RE: [Repeater-Builder] ICOM Repeater

2007-06-15 Thread Paul Finch
Wow, don't like hearing that! Just put one in commercial service for a customer. Guess you did all the easy stuff like checking the antenna, duplexer, isolators and things like that? Can you tell us what Icom said about the failures? Paul _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ICOM Repeater

2007-06-15 Thread Dick
Paul Kent: You might want to have a look at the repeaters from Bridgecom. www.bridgecomsystems.com/ContactUs.html I'm running one each of their VHF anbd UHF ( 2 m and 70 cm) and they're great!! I'm not a paid ad for these guys. Just my experience that they're great machines. 73, Dick

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Which coax cables to use with repeaters?

2007-06-15 Thread no6b
At 6/7/2007 15:13, you wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Tedd Doda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob: Just curious about the double braided cables like 214. Wouldn't they also suffer from the same situation where the 2 braids rub on each other? No, the key is the SILVER,

[Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR III - Conversion to Amateur Radio

2007-06-15 Thread aceteamk9
I have a GE MASTRIII SXHM01 that is currently on the 151.505 frequency. We believe this radio is 110 watts and was used for a base radio at a construction company. The radio appears to be in excellent shape. I need to know what is needed to convert this radio over to a repeater for amatuer

[Repeater-Builder] Baby Monitor Picks UP NASA Video

2007-06-15 Thread radio5000
Interesting... PALATINE, Ill. (June 15) - An elementary school science teacher in this Chicago suburb doesn't have to turn on the news for an update on NASA's space mission. She just turns on her video baby monitor. Since Sunday, one of the two channels on Natalie Meilinger's baby

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR III - Conversion to Amateur Radio

2007-06-15 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Easy - use a straight db9 cable to program - requires software and you will have to re-tune the front end. An extender card would be really nice. FIRST - be sure the radio is working on 151.505 properly. After reprogramming you will need to remove the antenna relay and you will really enjoy

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Which coax cables to use with repeaters?

2007-06-15 Thread cruising7388
Other than Heliax hardline, RG-214 is undoubtedly the best choice for cable, but having said that, while Wacom used RG-142 on their uhf duplexer, they used cable labeled: Modified RG-214 DOUBLE SHIELDED which did not have silver plating on the shields. I talked with Lloyd Alcorn at Wacom

RE: [Repeater-Builder] ICOM Repeater

2007-06-15 Thread Paul Finch
Only one problem, I am a Ham and an Icom dealer.. Paul -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dick Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 11:55 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] ICOM Repeater Paul

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Baby Monitor Picks UP NASA Video

2007-06-15 Thread Don KA9QJG
This Happened Locally By Me I 'am surprised it Caused this much attention Here is a Copy of a Post I did Locally, I had Repeater Problems caused by Cable Interference. Don KA9QJG Some Including the News media from what I have read and seen including NASA Stated They had No Idea Why the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Baby Monitor Picks UP NASA Video

2007-06-15 Thread DCFluX
The source most likely is an ATV repeater as they are allowed to transmit shuttle mission as well as any other repeater. Please refer to FCC Rule 97.113(e). No one specifies wether it IDs or not, but that would be one obvious tell tale that it is a ham. Most likely she is seeing the Input which

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Baby Monitor Picks UP NASA Video

2007-06-15 Thread Don KA9QJG
I forgot to add it could also Be ,__ 900 Mhz or 2.4 Ghz. Both frequency ranges have wireless systems that allow one to broadcast their VCR/Satellite/Cable box from one room to another room. Don KA9QJG _

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Baby Monitor Picks UP NASA Video

2007-06-15 Thread Don KA9QJG
Sorry I assumed everyone had heard the Story and I did not Post That To Many Senior moments lately Don KA9QJG Baby monitor picks up video from NASA Thu Jun 14, 4:52 PM ET An elementary school science teacher in this Chicago suburb doesn't have to turn on the news for an update on

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Baby Monitor Picks UP NASA Video

2007-06-15 Thread Rory
Good ole ham ATV, Rory N6OIL On 6/15/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting... PALATINE, Ill. (June 15) - An elementary school science teacher in this Chicago suburb doesn't have to turn on the news for an update on NASA's space mission. She just turns on her video

[Repeater-Builder] SSI 202 DTMF chips

2007-06-15 Thread cruising7388
I thought I sent these chips to everyone that asked for them but I still have three left. Who did I miss? ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Celwave PD-497 tuning questions

2007-06-15 Thread kk2ed
Anyone? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, kk2ed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good Afternoon, I have a few questions regarding a Celwave PD-497 6-cavity VHF duplexer. I have tuned quite a few duplexers in my time, but this one has me baffled. I have a decent Tektronix spec

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ericcson Repeater?

2007-06-15 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Unless something has dramatically changed recently, the only difference between a conventional base station and a repeater is the antenna relay, and programming. Steve NU5D Eric Lemmon wrote: Steven, The SXHM01 identifies a base station (not a repeater) for 150.8-174 MHz, 110 watts, capable

[Repeater-Builder] Would You Do This?

2007-06-15 Thread Christopher Hodgdon
I have a question that I would like to throw out to the group. I have read some items on this, but would like to gather opinions from members of the group. This is something that has been brought up to me. If you had the opportunity to install your repeater antenna on a former ATT Tower would

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Would You Do This?

2007-06-15 Thread Bill Hudson
Oh come on! Do you have something against ATT. If you do - don't do it! What a stupid question! Is it going to sting you? Do you think it has some high voltage on it that might tickle you? Why would you ask such a stupid question? A moron is born every day. W6CBS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Would You Do This?

2007-06-15 Thread Don E. Wisdom
I wouldnt do it if it was a former long lines site (aka owned by american tower) They make everything a PITA and you also have to get a radio engineer to do your site design. -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Bill Hudson Sent: Fri 6/15/2007 21:19

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You Do This?

2007-06-15 Thread Christopher Hodgdon
I am going to wait a little more before I go into this further. But I just want to know what everyones thoughts are on using an ATT site, and yes it is a former long lines site. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Don E. Wisdom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wouldnt do it if it was a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Would You Do This?

2007-06-15 Thread Gerald Pelnar
They were very good sites. More important is who it belongs to now and how badly it was stripped when the equipment was removed. We have 3 repeaters on one here and many more in the area on former ATT sites. All owned by a very cooperative tower company. Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF McPherson, Ks

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Would You Do This?

2007-06-15 Thread Eric Lemmon
Christopher, You didn't provide enough information for a meaningful response. For example: 1. Is the tower literally abandoned? 2. How much rent will you have to pay? 3. How much liability insurance will you have to carry? 4. Is your power metered, or will you pay a flat rate? 5. Will you

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You Do This?

2007-06-15 Thread Christopher Hodgdon
First, you can call me Chris I know that I have not provided much information at this time, which is on purpose. I wanted to get opinions on the ATT towers first before I go into major details. I will wait just a little longer than I will give all the information that I can provide you. ---

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Would You Do This?

2007-06-15 Thread cruising7388
In a message dated 6/15/2007 8:19:36 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Oh come on! Do you have something against ATT. If you do – don’t do it! What a stupid question! Is it going to “sting you?” Do you think it has some “high voltage” on it that might “tickle

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You Do This?

2007-06-15 Thread cruising7388
In a message dated 6/15/2007 8:58:40 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: All right, please lets be nice about this. Some people would say that I am a moron, but that is until you get to know me better. You're lucky. I've got the opposite problem - people don't know I'm

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You Do This?

2007-06-15 Thread Christopher Hodgdon
I always try to be nice if I can, but sometimes I just act the part of a moron and never let on. I'll wait about 5 more mins. this I expand on my item here --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 6/15/2007 8:58:40 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You Do This?

2007-06-15 Thread Christopher Hodgdon
Ok, here goes, just read the post below and I have answered each question as we go along. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher, You didn't provide enough information for a meaningful response. For example: 1. Is the tower literally

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You Do This?

2007-06-15 Thread Christopher Zeman
I would DEFINITELY do it. :) I'm just trying to figure out what all the mystery was about to begin with. hehehehe Chris N9XCR Christopher Hodgdon wrote: Ok, here goes, just read the post below and I have answered each question as we go along. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Would You Do This?

2007-06-15 Thread Mike Reed
Yes we would and DO! There is a ham in the area who also operates a 2 way radio business that has bought up most of the empty ATT, MCI and Quest sites in the area (200+ mile radius). He has offered use of his site to us for free. Just a few simple rules. Stay off the tower unless you are a