RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers

2010-06-08 Thread Charles Miller
Jed, The receivers are probable AstroTac receivers. Same as the Quantar, just packaged a little different. The receiver is just what you think. A receiver on the same RX frequency. The unit has a 2 wire and 4 wire output, but only uses the 2 wire for most applications. The unit puts out a tone

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor Repeater Question

2010-06-08 Thread tracomm
Quickest and easiest method would be to install a ComSpec or similar PL encode board. Prices $10.00 to $30.00... http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Communication-Specialists-SS-32-Multi-Tone-Encod\ er-/370393088873?cmd=ViewItempt=2_Way_Radios_FRShash=item563d260369

[Repeater-Builder] Looking for Maxtrac/Radius lowband high split

2010-06-08 Thread cruizzer77
Hi Does somebody have surplus Maxtrac/Radius lowband high split (42-50) radios for sale? I'be interested. Regards Martin

[Repeater-Builder] Zetron Controller Connector-Source

2010-06-08 Thread tracomm
Found several sources for the Zetron 15 pin connector used on most Zetron repeater controllers and auto patch units. The connector is a Phoenix Contact connector, part number is 1757145. http://www.phoenixcontact.com/ http://www.phoenixcontact.com/ Available from Allied Electronics or Mouser,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] voting receivers

2010-06-08 Thread Fred Seamans
Jed: I have worked on voting systems from as little as 2 receivers to as many as 36 receivers in a public safety system. The best routing of the voted audio is by fiber optic cable, then microwave, then RF point to point link and lastly and the cheapest by telephone line. If you are using

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MOVs for power supply primary

2010-06-08 Thread AA8K73 GMail
It's an Onan 4CCK-3R/1J 1800 RPM, 10 HP, 2 cylinder, gasoline, 3.5 KW, 4 KW surge, from 1965 with 57 hours use on it. In the 2003 Northeast USA power blackout, it ran two homes, including two refrigerators and a freezer. Perhaps not a home-size unit, but the advantage is that is sips gasoline

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MOVs for power supply primary

2010-06-08 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Jeff - Could you suggest some makes and models and maybe explain why they are superior to others? Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - Good surge arrestors/TVSS's are expensive, and like most things in life, you get what you pay for. If your site has a good surge arrestor at the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MOVs for power supply primary

2010-06-08 Thread Chuck Kelsey
And, boy were there stars! Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - It was nice to be able to see the stars again, without all the light pollution. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: voting receivers

2010-06-08 Thread larynl2
Here's a start... http://www.repeater-builder.com/tech-info/votingcomparators.html http://www.repeater-builder.com/tech-info/remotereceivers.html Laryn K8TVZ --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jed Barton j...@... wrote: Hey guys, Alright, i've just been giving the responsibility

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Voting Receiver Group Post Comments

2010-06-08 Thread skipp025
Re: Voting Receiver Group Post Comments The best routing of the voted audio is by fiber optic cable, then microwave, then RF point to point link and lastly and the cheapest by telephone line. A digital microwave hop (path) and a fiber path... in the real world should be considered

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MOVs for power supply primary

2010-06-08 Thread Bruce Carpenter
Some things to think about. The rated operating voltage of the MOV needs to be greater than the PEAK AC voltage, not the RMS. During an over voltage event (spike or otherwise) the MOV conducts, generating heat. The higher the heat the lower the resistance causing them to go into thermal

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MOVs for power supply primary

2010-06-08 Thread Jeff DePolo
Probably the ones I've had the most luck with are the Islatrol series from Control Concepts. I think they have been bought out by Emerson or Liebert or one of the other companies that have power divisions. Anyway, they call these active tracking filters. They not only are TVSS's but also

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MOVs for power supply primary

2010-06-08 Thread Chuck Kelsey
OK, I should have been more specific. What would be a reasonable unit for a repeater site that may have only a couple thousand dollars worth of equipment inside? Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Jeff DePolo j...@broadsci.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday,

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Controllers For Sale:

2010-06-08 Thread wb2bxl
I have a Micro Computer Concepts RC 100 repeater controller for sale. Brand New , never used, version 3.79. No case, just board and 2 multiconductor cables with plugs. $75 includes shipping. Also have a NHRC-2 repeater controller, in a plastic project box with a multiconductor cable and a DB-25

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MOVs for power supply primary

2010-06-08 Thread Wayne Cornick
I use Tripplite Isobar Ultra. Usually ends up with the power switch rocker blown across the room when hit hard but equipment is well protected. Wa9ne -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Controllers Sold

2010-06-08 Thread wb2bxl
The repeater controllers RC 100 and NHRC-2 are soldTNX, Bob W2XL

[Repeater-Builder] grms fcc changes please read

2010-06-08 Thread Maire-Radios
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-10-106A1.pdf here is a rule change to GRMS and other personal radio use.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MOVs for power supply primary

2010-06-08 Thread AA8K73 GMail
Bruce Carpenter wrote: Some things to think about. The rated operating voltage of the MOV needs to be greater than the PEAK AC voltage, not the RMS. The MOV I used is labeled GE N4 130L20 The spec sheet from Littlefuse/Harris/GE says that the 130 is for RMS voltage. With

[Repeater-Builder] More on GMRS - Fwd: FCC NPRM proposes complete part 95 rewrite

2010-06-08 Thread Mike Morris
Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:06:17 - Subject: FCC NPRM proposes complete part 95 rewrite Just released FCC NPRM proposing a complete rewrite of the entire Part 95 Rules: NPRM FCC-10-106A1 The FCC NPRM requests comment and discussion of their proposed changes, which, among other things,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on GMRS - Fwd: FCC NPRM proposes complete part 95 rewrite

2010-06-08 Thread Bill Smith
What is the ERP of a typical 4-watt UHF portable? Pretty close to 2-watts. Bill KB1MGH From: Mike Morris wa6...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, June 8, 2010 6:00:53 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] More on GMRS - Fwd: FCC NPRM proposes

RE: [Repeater-Builder] More on GMRS - Fwd: FCC NPRM proposes complete part 95 rewrite

2010-06-08 Thread John Godfrey KE5NZY
I did read through the document, but it is very lengthy of course, and I guess I missed parts of it. I thought they are proposing to extend the licensing period from 5 years on GMRS to 10 years to align it with other licensed services such as amateur radio. Did I just totally misread it, and can

RE: [Repeater-Builder] More on GMRS - Fwd: FCC NPRM proposes complete part 95 rewrite

2010-06-08 Thread John Godfrey KE5NZY
Bill I realize I replied to the wrong message and now I am replying to myself, so I am sure, I am confused by now. (-: I intended to reply to Mike's message, but I am sure Mike will reply, when he see it anyhow, so I won't repost and waste anymore precious bandwidth.. 73 John. From: