Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater ID Enforcement

2009-04-13 Thread MCH
Again, the requirement to discontinue transmitting within 5 seconds of the loss of the input signal was removed from the rules. So, your tail can be 30 days long now - retransmitting anything or not. Joe M. n...@no6b.com wrote: At 4/12/2009 15:04, you wrote: Yet Amateur Radio repeaters can

[Repeater-Builder] Re: All Band Repeater - HUMOR

2009-04-13 Thread Louis
Thank you to Mike and Eric, Guess I looked right past that section in the Mouser Catalog! --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Morris WA6ILQ wa6...@... wrote: Google is your friend. Look up die cast box.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: All Band Repeater - HUMOR

2009-04-13 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Digi-Key probably has them also, but I didn't look. I usually go with Mouser first. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Louis k1...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 9:16 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: All Band Repeater - HUMOR

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater ID Enforcement

2009-04-13 Thread no6b
At 4/13/2009 04:10, you wrote: Again, the requirement to discontinue transmitting within 5 seconds of the loss of the input signal was removed from the rules. So, your tail can be 30 days long now - retransmitting anything or not. The 5 second rule may be gone, but I can guarantee if the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater ID Enforcement

2009-04-13 Thread no6b
At 4/12/2009 22:36, you wrote: Didn't something come out a few years ago where the FCC relaxed those rules and a repeater can now ID every 10 mins without activity? Not unless beacons are allowed in the same band segments as repeaters. Bob NO6B

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater ID Enforcement

2009-04-13 Thread MCH
True, but no interference, no request, and with the transmission comes the 10-minute ID requirement. Note that I also never said it made sense. It IS the government we are talking about here... Joe M. n...@no6b.com wrote: At 4/13/2009 04:10, you wrote: Again, the requirement to discontinue

[Repeater-Builder] 2 Meter Repeater Antenna Suggestions

2009-04-13 Thread Tim Osborne
OK not to open a can of stinky worms..but... I need to buy a NEW 2 Meter Repeater Antenna. I am asking for suggestions. I have heard bad things about the now across the boarder assembled Andrew/DB Prod. Antennas. The 139-150 Split version is available and in stock from Tessco List is

[Repeater-Builder] CT Systems 2100 service monitor

2009-04-13 Thread John Harrington
Hi, guys. I need a manual (service and operation, if possible). I'll pay any reasonable price for a repo or original. Yes, I looked on the technical sites already-- no success. Thanks! John W5EME

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2 Meter Repeater Antenna Suggestions

2009-04-13 Thread NORM KNAPP
I am not much of a fan of the Mexican made DB-224E. Having said that, what are your options? Telewave has a HAM discount of 30% off list, but that still puts their equivalant at well over what the going rate for the 224E is. What about RFS Cellwave or Sinclair? Even more costly. Some say you

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 2 Meter Repeater Antenna Suggestions

2009-04-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
Tim, One of the very important factors is to consider your intended coverage area; do you need 360-degree coverage, or is your repeater site off to one side? It is not good planning to put up an omnidirectional antenna, if your intended coverage area is mostly in one direction. A twin dipole

[Repeater-Builder] Funny noise on repeat audio

2009-04-13 Thread John Harrington
Here's a problem that caused me much gnashing of teeth and tearing of hair before I nailed it. Some of you may find it old news, but here it is: Mastr II station with NHRC controller. Mobile PA, with fans added so the PA would live through nets and long transmissions. Problems with a humming

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2 Meter Repeater Antenna Suggestions

2009-04-13 Thread Dave Gomberg
At 19:52 4/13/2009, NORM KNAPP wrote: I am not much of a fan of the Mexican made DB-224E. Having said that, what are your options? Telewave has a HAM discount of 30% off list, but that still puts their equivalant at well over what the going rate for the 224E is. What about RFS Cellwave or