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

2010-07-08 Thread Jonathan Naylor
Actually the dual-mode working with my software repeater controllers is already here. GB3IN started full dual-mode operation at the beginning of the year, with the mode being sensed automatically. The FM side is connected to EchoLink and the D-Star side being connected to the Multi-Trust

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-08 Thread Mike Besemer (WM4B)
At our club meeting tonight a discussion came up regarding the cost of the phone line to our 2-meter repeater system. Originally it was there for the Autopatch, but has evolved to being primarily used for me to program the controller (CAT-1000) and to control the system. (The autopatch is rarely

[Repeater-Builder] VHF REPEATER USING DELTA or RANGR

2010-07-08 Thread tomnevue
Has anyone made a VHF repeater using 2 Delta or Rangr radios? Were the results OK? Any unexpected problems? Tom

Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF REPEATER USING DELTA or RANGR

2010-07-08 Thread MCH
The RANGR was only spec'ed at 5% duty cycle and would not make a very good repeater transmitter. I don't recall the specs on the Delta offhand. Joe M. tomnevue wrote: Has anyone made a VHF repeater using 2 Delta or Rangr radios? Were the results OK? Any unexpected problems? Tom

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-08 Thread MCH
You could get a Magic Jack and keep the same phone number and everything. The only thing that would change is the bill. Of course, this requires an internet connection. But, the cost of that plus the MJ could be lower than what you are paying now. Joe M. Mike Besemer (WM4B) wrote: At our

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Control Operator via Other-Than-Phone-Line

2010-07-08 Thread Barry
I would assume conversion of the line to naked dsl is possible offering control , net connection and voip it has potentual _ Need a new place to live? Find it on Domain.com.au

[Repeater-Builder] Re: VHF REPEATER USING DELTA or RANGER

2010-07-08 Thread skipp025
tomnevue w...@... wrote: Has anyone made a VHF repeater using 2 Delta or Ranger radios? Were the results OK? Any unexpected problems? Tom I use a pair of Low Band Rangers for repeater service and they just keep going. I have a macro controlled timed fan on the transmit unit, turn down