[Repeater-Builder] New file uploaded to Repeater-Builder

2010-06-29 Thread Repeater-Builder
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Repeater-Builder group. File: /Odd_noise.wav Uploaded by : gm7svk specialq@ntlworld.com Description : Recording of mysterious noise You can access this file

[Repeater-Builder] Recording of mysterious noise

2010-06-29 Thread gm7svk
Hello, Loaded sample to files section. Has anyone encountered this sort of noise on a system or have a suggestion as to what might be generating it? Proving difficult to determine source. Thank you, Doug - GM7SVK

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-29 Thread Mike Morris
The biggest problem with multimode systems you describe (including the quantar) is that you have two separate user pools on a single box on a single channel. The DStar users don't have any idea of what is happening on the conventional side and the conventional folks have no idea what is going on

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Coax shielding

2010-06-29 Thread Mike Morris
At 08:40 AM 06/28/10, you wrote: Ian Wells kerin...@... wrote: Currently I have no filters between the link transmitter and its antenna. The next question in our Top Twenty Radio Hits - Countdown List is do you have any spare or available cavities to try a few things we might suggest?

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recording of mysterious noise

2010-06-29 Thread Joe
It sounds like the squelch closes on your receiver when the signal drops, is that correct? If so, that would eliminate the possibility of the noise being the output of a repeater that has a tail timer. Can you detect any tail timer at all? If I were to make a guess, it sounds like a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recording of mysterious noise

2010-06-29 Thread Chuck Kelsey
To me it sounds like either a system with intermod involving the repeater's transmitter getting into it's receiver, or similar to two repeater systems with one being on the reverse pair. I lean toward the first possibility. And if I were to guess, I'd say this is on UHF. If you shut off the TX

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-29 Thread n2mci
I would think making it a Dual Mode rptr. relatively simple.. You would need to built a A/B switch to switch from the D-Star controller to a Normal rptr. controller.. I simple 4PDT relay would would work.. Since the D-Star controller doesn't use COR and I doubt it uses and any kind if CTCSS, you

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-29 Thread k7pfj
Why not just install a Motorola Mototrbo XPR8300 repeater and call it done. If you want to have data on one port and voice on the other you can or for a single site you can add the mix mode option and have digital and analog in the same repeater. If you would prefer to IP site connect them you can

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-29 Thread Mark
Thanks to everyone for the replies. It appears that, at least for now, I think I'll leave well enough alone. The reason I was considering a dual-mode system is that another local repeater (a Quantar) operates in that manner on 2m. Once you are aware that the heterodyne sound is really digital

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recording of mysterious noise

2010-06-29 Thread Tony KT9AC
Try dropping PL on the tail. Could be a signal mixing with your repeater offset and allowing your PL to keep your repeater receiver open. For example: 442.000 transmit with 100Hz PL + 5Mhz signal = 447.000 with 100Hz PL. Doesn't matter if you use PL or DPL - it still loops back in, and ham or

[Repeater-Builder] Midland Radios question

2010-06-29 Thread dwmcg...@bellsouth.net
Can anyone tell me something about the following hiband Midland Radios; 71-790 repeater 71-3300B amp 71-3051 xmtr 71-3052B rcvr Was able to find a little info but not much detail. Appreciate and help or comments. Email reply to dwmcg...@bellsouth.net Thanks, Dale

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-29 Thread John
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Morris wa6...@... wrote: The biggest problem with multimode systems you describe (including the quantar) is that you have two separate user pools on a single box on a single channel. The DStar users don't have any idea of what is happening on

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Mystery Box

2010-06-29 Thread Scott Overstreet
Many thanks Randy -and all other commenters-- My mystery is solvedamazing the knowledge that lurks within this group and all that it took on my part was to ask for a little of it. After I sent my milliseconds comment, I got to thinking in microsecondswhereas a total delay of about

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-29 Thread John
Some of the concerns are addressed in this posting: http://k7ve.org/blog/2007/07/d-star-repeater-audio-linking/ Basically, D-STAR is by far the most developed and deployed Amateur Radio specific true digital voice and data network out there (We see a few P25, MotoTrbo, and NXDN/IDas systems on

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-29 Thread David Jordan
HAHA D-STAR doesn't provide amateur radio price points either.D-STAR is off the shelf which makes it popular for appliance operator/trustees who want to tinker with digital as compared to digging into a P-25 mode and upgrade which takes significant technical skills when compared to appliance

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-29 Thread John
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mark n9...@... wrote: Thanks to everyone for the replies. It appears that, at least for now, I think I'll leave well enough alone. The reason I was considering a dual-mode system is that another local repeater (a Quantar) operates in that manner

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-29 Thread nj902
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, David Jordan wa3...@... wrote: ... I think D-STAR will end up like Quadraphonic sound.just a matter of time. .. Agreed. D-Star had the misfortune to roll out just ahead of the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-29 Thread Chris Curtis
Easy with the laserdisk now ;) I still have a nice collection here. Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of nj902 Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 1:50 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-29 Thread David Jordan
Sounds about right! _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Curtis Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 2:59 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-29 Thread John
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, nj902 wb0...@... wrote: D-Star may trudge on much like LaserDisk did - Pioneer was pretty much the only one backing it just as D-Star has one major backer. You mean like MotoTrbo? :) BTW - there is a lot more going on in D-STAR and you will

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-29 Thread David Jordan
No argument on more going on with D-STAR you can see it happening now.loads of used D-STAR equipment for sale on club swap and shop list, ebay, etc. _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 3:28

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Converting the Kenwood TKR-820 to use with D-STAR

2010-06-29 Thread nj902
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Chris Curtis demo...@... wrote: ... Easy with the laserdisk now ;) I still have a nice collection here... -- I also have a Lasterdisk collection! [and a working player] - and D-Star and P25

Re: [Repeater-Builder] QUICK! Minimum cards for Mastr2 Station to repeat?

2010-06-29 Thread Nate Duehr
On 6/28/2010 9:52 AM, AJ wrote: I had a controller failure over the weekend causing some serious audio issues on a Mastr II repeater we deployed last week. What are the minimum control shelf cards needed to put the repeater back in to a factory repeat? I can get an IDer wired up in band to

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Midland Radios question

2010-06-29 Thread Andy Brinkley
Midland Base-Tech Series, mid 1990's vintage, prices shown are from the August 94 Midland pricing manual: 71-7900 Control Panel $ 585.00 71-3300B 30-70 watt RF amp $1310.00 71-3051 4 channel eprom programmable exciter $1205.00 71-3052B 4 channel crystal controlled

[Repeater-Builder] OT:Printing google or Bing maps from the web

2010-06-29 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
All, I'm trying to print a map which was brought up on either google or bing maps on the internet and then export it to a bmp or jpg file which then I can print to an ink jet printer. I've tried and tried to figure this out, but cannot to find a solution. Has anyone been successful in doing

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT:Printing google or Bing maps from the web

2010-06-29 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Will a screen capture work? If so hit PRINT SCREEN, open Paint then hit copy and go from there. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Don Kupferschmidt To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 9:42 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT:Printing

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT:Printing google or Bing maps from the web

2010-06-29 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Sorry, hit paste. - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 9:45 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT:Printing google or Bing maps from the web Will a screen capture work? If so hit PRINT SCREEN, open

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Doug Hall Voter - What Would One Pay.

2010-06-29 Thread burkleoj
In short, YES it did everything that we were needing it to do. After being around them for years in commercial service, I was finally able to afford one for amateur use. I highly recommend the Doug Hall voters, they just plain work. It may make your life a little nicer if the first time around