Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Bad adapter

2008-04-25 Thread Wayne
I could put the splice in a section of PVC large enough for the connectors, depending on the situation. I was looking at the cables on the local fire departments tower, and what a mess. Cables held in place with chunks of baling wire. One piece of cable flopping around in the wind, and

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Zetron 38A Manual

2008-04-25 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
Yep, he did. The schematics pages in that PDF file are blank (unfortunately it's all we have). A good example of Zetron customer service at its best. I've heard it from several people - they buy Zetron, they shelve the manual. Several years later the unit needs repair - maybe they zap a

[Repeater-Builder] spectra radio not dead .....isnt vandalizing amateur radio a federal crime ?

2008-04-25 Thread mikewm9v
a schematic would be nice for this radio i dont trust the pinouts on the db15 connector also wondering if control panel with pots for vol and squelch will work with all chassis db 15 connector requires ignition sense for ground and speaker hi lo for audio would like to add squelch to front panel

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR 2000 alignment problem

2008-04-25 Thread skipp025
Hi Jim, You could run a few in-detail tests to ensure the receiver IF Bandwidth looks normal, but I'd try the obvious first. A complete receiver realignment using the Service Manual Steps, which include pre-setting the inductor cores to the charts shown in the book... aka not a re-tweak

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Control of a Fan

2008-04-25 Thread Terry
Sometimes I have to use mace, or even get a restraining order to control my fans.

[Repeater-Builder] Delayed PTT on Micor

2008-04-25 Thread georgiaskywarn
I am having an issue with a Micor Station and a RC210. Don't think it is the controller though (just for info). I have done the audio squelch mod on the v/s board. When keyed by a signal on the input, I see the controller receive the COS and CTCSS. However the PTT is delayed in keying. This

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Delayed PTT on Micor

2008-04-25 Thread georgiaskywarn
Sorry...should have mentioned all cards are pulled except the station control card. Mod done on that to. rb --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, georgiaskywarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am having an issue with a Micor Station and a RC210. Don't think it is the controller though (just

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Delayed PTT on Micor

2008-04-25 Thread gerald bishop
Hi- Always been this way? Might some one put a few seconds delay in for kurchunk filtering ? Just a tthought . Jerry w8kq georgiaskywarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am having an issue with a Micor Station and a RC210. Don't think it is the controller though (just

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Control of a Fan

2008-04-25 Thread John Transue
George, Thanks for helping me find those circuits. They do more than I had in mind, but they probably do what I need to do (instead of what I thought I need to do). John -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George Henry

[Repeater-Builder] Still Looking

2008-04-25 Thread n0pnp2002
I'm still looking for the maintenance manual for the Motorola R2008C service monitor or the calibration instructions. Any assistance would be appreciated. - Bill (N0PNP)

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: Thank You, Lord

2008-04-25 Thread Tony Lelieveld
Ralph, My apologies to you, it was NOT a personal attack. I was not offended by the content but it was the third such message coming through the list server. As I said in my first reply, it was “low speed dial-up 28.8 Kb” frustration showing through. Enough said, no more replies please.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Zetron 38A Manual

2008-04-25 Thread Peter Burgess
I checked my manual and I have the circuit pages. I will try and post them asap. Might take a couple of days. Cheers Peter

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Kenwood TKR-820 info needed

2008-04-25 Thread n9wys
Here is how I have my CAT-300 connected via the 15-pin accessory plug: 1Hook Switch Must be grounded for unit to transmit 2TX Mod. input ground 3Direct Modulation Input This is where your CTCSS and/or DCS output from your controller would

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Delayed PTT on Micor

2008-04-25 Thread Thomas Oliver
Where are you connecting your ptt signal ? Watch the voltage on the ptt line with a volt meter it may not be going low enough. (I doubt this is the problem) Watch the voltage on the ctcss line (both with controller hooked up and controller disconected) and make sure it is in range of what the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Zetron 38A Manual

2008-04-25 Thread Jack Davis
Repeater BuilderTake a look at the PDF on the web site, it is missing the schematics just like mine is. They left blank pages in the manual just to remind you they were missing! Jack K6YC Posted by: Scott Zimmerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] scottn3xcc Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:06 pm (PDT) Doesn't

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Power Amplifier sent in a paper bag

2008-04-25 Thread skipp025
Re: Repeater Power Amplifier sent in a plain brown paper bag Just one of those scratch your head things... I bought a repeater rf power amplifier off ebay this month. The seller sent it out wrapped only in a brown paper grocery bag. Only the folded over open end had clear tape to seal it.

[Repeater-Builder] Head Scratcher R1225

2008-04-25 Thread Cort Buffington
Guys, I know, batlabs, but I'm on this list :) I've just put an R1225 in service using the internal controller, and the user community (ham radio) is displeased with the volume of the tones from the internal controller (ID and courtesy). I was baffled in my v3.1 RSS to see no apparent way

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Zetron 38A Manual (Diagrams the Sacramento, CA. Wednesday Lunch Hour)

2008-04-25 Thread skipp025
Hi Jack, The Wednesday (no longer super secret) Electronics, Railroad, Broadcast, Computer Geek/people lunch hour moved back over to the VIP Buffet location on El Camino. However the place is now called East Meets West Buffet. Please come join us again at the new/old location when you have a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Power Amplifier sent in a paper bag

2008-04-25 Thread Bob M.
I hope you noted the insufficient packing material when you left feedback. How much over the actual postage were you charged for shipping and handling? That clear tape must have been _real_ expensive! Bob M. == --- skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Re: Repeater Power Amplifier sent in a

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Power Amplifier sent in a paper bag

2008-04-25 Thread n9wys
It apparently didn't come UPS, did it? They are anal about the way they accept packages (at least in these parts) probably because they have a tendency to bash-up everything they ship. (Hence: United Package Smashers) ;-p Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] spectra radio not dead .....isnt vandalizing amateur radio a federal crime ?

2008-04-25 Thread Kris Kirby
On Fri, 25 Apr 2008, mikewm9v wrote: a schematic would be nice for this radio i dont trust the pinouts on the db15 connector also wondering if control panel with pots for vol and squelch will work with all chassis db 15 connector requires ignition sense for ground and speaker hi lo for

[Repeater-Builder] Sinclair duplexer Probe - Loop Pictures

2008-04-25 Thread skipp025
If you enjoy the art, science and construction of re-entrant energy devices (loops and probe) within a duplexer... this ebay auction has some nice pictures of how Sinclair did the deed. enjoy s. Older Sinclair Q202G* VHF Duplexer Stub Coupling Loop Ebay Item number: 270202686299

[Repeater-Builder] DB-4046W

2008-04-25 Thread Dave
Is there a specific formula used in order to determine the lengths of the coaxial harness on this particular model of duplexer? It has 2 pass/notch cans for transmit and receive. The information on the repeater builder website contains information for 463.4/468.4 MHz, and I need 441/446 Mhz.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DB-4046W

2008-04-25 Thread Dave
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there a specific formula used in order to determine the lengths of the coaxial harness on this particular model of duplexer? It has 2 pass/notch cans for transmit and receive. The information on the repeater builder

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DB-4076W

2008-04-25 Thread skipp025
I would suspect a 20 MHz move down would require similar cables about 1/4 to 1/2 inch longer all the way around. s. Is there a specific formula used in order to determine the lengths of the coaxial harness on this particular model of duplexer? It has 2 pass/notch cans for transmit

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: Thank You, Lord

2008-04-25 Thread John W Anderson
you people know to edit a messages. you complain about how big the message are, but you still send it in your replay. this thing was sent 5 times. John WD8RTH - Original Message - From: Richard Wesley Bazell Jr To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 24,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair duplexer Probe - Loop Pictures

2008-04-25 Thread no6b
At 4/25/2008 15:20, you wrote: If you enjoy the art, science and construction of re-entrant energy devices (loops and probe) within a duplexer... this ebay auction has some nice pictures of how Sinclair did the deed. enjoy s. I always liked the transmission line BpBr implementation - no

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Power Amplifier sent in a paper bag

2008-04-25 Thread John Gleichweit
There's a thread in one of the vintage stereo groups about problems with shipping companies and their not honoring damage claims. UPS and FedEx seem to be the worst, with DHL better than the two. I had one shipper who literally threw about 50# worth of assorted radios and parts into a thin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Power Amplifier sent in a paper bag

2008-04-25 Thread no6b
At 4/25/2008 20:58, you wrote: There's a thread in one of the vintage stereo groups about problems with shipping companies and their not honoring damage claims. UPS and FedEx seem to be the worst, with DHL better than the two. This is a good thread with Dayton coming up. Unfortunately there are