Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: [Motorola-User] quantar pinouts

2007-07-03 Thread Nate Duehr
On Jul 2, 2007, at 8:04 PM, kc8lts wrote: Bob M. wrote: These stations are relatively new, so finding one in a ham's price range is very unlikely. You know that's sad. As most repeaters are club run and the clubs should want to run good equipment for their repeaters and they should have

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Are there any advantages to DCS ?

2007-07-03 Thread Nate Duehr
On Jul 2, 2007, at 6:30 PM, Bob Dengler wrote: At 7/2/2007 02:16 PM, you wrote: DCS is a lot less prone to falsing than CTCSS is. In particular, two paging system transmitters could cause a heterodyne that's 100 Hz apart. This will very nicely pass right into a CTCSS decoder and key a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Are there any advantages to DCS ?

2007-07-03 Thread James H Vernetti
when we were using 203.5 ctcss on our 900 mhz system [all Maxtracs ] someone's phone would intermittently bring the repeater up, we changed to dcs [114] and the problem went away. 73 Jim wd0ekr - Original Message - From: wb6ymhmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Are there any advantages to DCS ?

2007-07-03 Thread Rusty Coleman
I believe it is the addition of more codes, also there is the option of inverse dpl, which adds even more codes. You can run two dcs codes at once (and maybe more), which kind of acts like a password for your repeater. And the standardized method of turning off the receiver on the other end

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ctcss and dcs at same time?

2007-07-03 Thread CO004
To be safe I would also avoid 136.5. I have a couple of radios which false at 136.5 when receiving DCS. 179.9 doesn't seem to have the big problems it did in the mechanical reed days, but I agree I would still stay away from it. I wonder if 179.9 has more problems on low band than on higher

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Are there any advantages to DCS ?

2007-07-03 Thread Jim
First-was this thread on another list? This post was the first it showed up here... And that, my friends, is exactly why a Kenwood, Icom, Vertex, Bendix-King, Maxon, etc., mobile or portable radio may not properly mute when accessing a Motorola repeater! Likewise, a Motorola mobile or

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Are there any advantages to DCS ?

2007-07-03 Thread Jim
Rusty Coleman wrote: I believe it is the addition of more codes, also there is the option of inverse dpl, which adds even more codes. What? Inverse codes are going to be the same pattern as another normal code. I have never setup a radio with an inverse code, however, many older GE's

[Repeater-Builder] Re: preamp

2007-07-03 Thread Ron Wright, Skywarn Coodinator
Rob, The Mitrek pre-amp part number is HLD4052A. It plugs into a slot/hole in the receiver helical. Let me know. 73, ron, n9ee/r --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Robert Ryan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi I may ahve one do you have the part # Rob - Original Message -

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Hello...

2007-07-03 Thread Ron Wright, Skywarn Coodinator
Lou, For a repeater first get lots of money and then a thick skin, hi. Need to know a repeater is a radically different criter than a typical base/mobile station. What works with them can kill a repeater. 73, ron, n9ee/r --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, lou_c1357 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Repeater-Builder] Re: [Motorola-User] quantar pinouts

2007-07-03 Thread kc8lts
Nope you're not missing a thing Nate. You are right on the money. I agree with you completely. What I'm saying is that it is sad that I'm considered that new kid on the block that is screwing up the air waves with this new fangled junk. and He shouldn't be allowed to do that on the ham band

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Hello...

2007-07-03 Thread n9wys
Lou, Welcome! You will find a veritable wealth of information on this reflector, as well as some extremely opinionated (and rightfully so) repeater owners and operators. The main thing to remember is: ask and you shall receive, information-wise. First off, what are you looking to do with this

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Hello...

2007-07-03 Thread Charles Mumphrey Kc5ozh
Drop by one of this group's sponsers! http://www.repeater-builder.com '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 Kc5ozh Rowlett Repeater: 441.325 MHz + 162.2 Kc5ozh Dallas

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hello...

2007-07-03 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Howdy Lou, FB on wanting to put up a repeater. First step would be to see what demand/need for a repeater might be? Is there already a repeater serving the area and folks want to split off, or is this an unserved area, and folks who cannot operate simplex needing a repeater? For me that

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hello...

2007-07-03 Thread Mike Morris
Steve makes a good point... who's the user base / what's is your audience? Or if it's going to be for you to experiment with, it's a different ball game as the only user will be you, and if it's off for a few days here and there nobody is going to complain. But in that situation it has to be

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Hello... (Repeaters are like... )

2007-07-03 Thread skipp025
Repeaters are like... A clean auto windsheild: If you have one the bugs (problem operators) will come looking for (find) you if you leave it out in the open. A bug light zapper: People will often locate a repeater by following the flashing lights or whiz-bang sounds. Upon arrival they will

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Are there any advantages to DCS ?

2007-07-03 Thread Jim
Laryn Lohman wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First-was this thread on another list? This post was the first it showed up here... And that, my friends, is exactly why a Kenwood, Icom, Vertex, Bendix-King, Maxon, etc., mobile or portable radio

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Hello... (Repeaters are like... )

2007-07-03 Thread Charles Schmell
Skipp - Best analogy I've heard in years! Charles, KS3Z --- skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Repeaters are like... A clean auto windsheild: If you have one the bugs (problem operators) will come looking for (find) you if you leave it out in the open. A bug light zapper: People

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Are there any advantages to DCS ?

2007-07-03 Thread Laryn Lohman
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First-was this thread on another list? This post was the first it showed up here... And that, my friends, is exactly why a Kenwood, Icom, Vertex, Bendix-King, Maxon, etc., mobile or portable radio may not properly

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hello...

2007-07-03 Thread Nate Duehr
Hi Lou, I'll throw out my wishes for you to have fun and enjoy building a repeater, but I'll also throw up in the air my usual comment to all budding repeater-builder type folks... Find a local club that needs help. There's ALWAYS someone locally that needs help with an existing repeater or

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Hello... (Repeaters are like... )

2007-07-03 Thread Nate Duehr
skipp025 wrote: Repeaters are like... ... Ratatouille: The obvious problems don't prevent even the determined rat from being a great chef. Saw that movie last night... nice reference! That's a HILARIOUS list! Nate sometimes clueless, but determined rat, WY0X

[Repeater-Builder] Selling Link Communications RLC4 Controller

2007-07-03 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Before I go to eBay, I wanted to offer this Link Communications RLC4 to the group. RLC4 4-port repeater controller Rack-mount enclosure with status LED's (not the factory model) Configured with Communications Specialists TS-32 CTCSS encode/decode TS-32 encoder is gated and tracks active COR's