Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT AND DON'T USE IT !!!------READ IT ..I cant ,I got a burka !

2010-08-26 Thread Brian Raker
And here I thought this was a place where I could go and not worry about bigotry (at least with exception to all the Moto fans out here) and racism clogging up the tubes. Brian / KF4ZWZ On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 8:21 PM, Fuggitaboutit wrote: > Megga dittos > It's kinda hard to use a computer or a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT AND DON'T USE IT !!!------READ IT ..I cant ,I got a burka !

2010-08-26 Thread x.tait.tech
noticed a key on keyboard, it states Delete, i now press it, Wah la, problem solved On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 7:04 PM, Brian Raker wrote: > > > And here I thought this was a place where I could go and not worry about > bigotry (at least with exception to all the Moto fans out here) and racism >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: DON'T BUY IT AND DON'T USE IT !!!------READ IT

2010-08-26 Thread Walter Treftz
Give it a rest. Whoever started this shit should move their carcass waaay back into the woods of fundamentalist Dixie. After living with Muslims (held calls in the CN, JY and A43 countries) as a whole, I found that they're as moderate (or maybe more so) than what I've been seeing on the news

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT AND DON'T USE IT !!!------READ IT

2010-08-26 Thread Doug
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Walter Treftz wrote: After living with Muslims (held calls in the CN, JY and A43 countries) as a whole, I found that they're as moderate (or maybe more so) than what I've been seeing on the news lately from this side of the pond.N4GL Amen to T

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT AND DON'T USE IT !!!------READ IT

2010-08-26 Thread N2PDQ
This has nothing to do with repeater building, let alone ham radio. I didn't subscribe to this group to read this crap. Where are the moderators, they just need to delete this. 73 From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Doug Sent: Thursd

[Repeater-Builder] DC Electrical Systems

2010-08-26 Thread skipp025
> Mike Morris wrote: > And actually the DC distribution system was more common > than you think. So is live steam... In large cities like San Francisco you can still find utility supplied DC and steam. Most of the Hydro Plants I've ever worked in were operated off/from a very large bank o

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT AND DON'T USE IT !!!------READ IT

2010-08-26 Thread Chris Robinson
I am sick and tired of seeing this shit! I came to this site to be informed about repeater building not religious beliefs. If I want to hear Bible thumpers I will go to my church, until then please remove this from this site. This is not a religious sounding board, Please take your crap somewhere e

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT AND DON'T USE IT !!!------READ IT

2010-08-26 Thread Doug
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "N2PDQ" wrote: This has nothing to do with repeater building, let alone ham radio. I just looked up your Qth on the QRZ website as I am from the New York area [originally] and when I see a W2/N2/K2 callsign I get curious. Man, looking at the map, y

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DC Electrical Systems

2010-08-26 Thread Ralph S. Turk
When I worked for Westinghouse Intl in the 60's, we manufactured a special line of TV's, radios, and small appliances for DC sections of the world. Our main office was in New York City and we would get customers from areas in NYC, SF and some other cities I can not remember that only had 110VD

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DC Electrical Systems

2010-08-26 Thread petedcurtis
Actually DC is the latest thing in power transmission. The gigantic Itaipu Hydroelectric plant is located on the River border between Paraguay & Brazil and thus a shared project. Paraguay is 50HZ and Brazil is 60HZ. As such half the Alternators are 50HZ and the other half are 60HZ. But most of

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DC Electrical Systems

2010-08-26 Thread Doug
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph S. Turk" wrote: > > When I worked for Westinghouse Intl in the 60's, we > manufactured a special line of TV's, radios, and small > appliances for DC sections of the world. Our main office > was in New York City and we would get customers from

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT *HIJACKED* Back on Subject

2010-08-26 Thread La Rue Communications
As one who is seeking to get my call sign - this post raises a question in my head. Are call signs distributed according to region? For example, W2/N2/K2 are in the Colorado region, etc? And thats for the sequential call signs, correct? From what I understand, if you want a custom call sign, it

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT *HIJACKED* Back on Subject

2010-08-26 Thread Chris Robinson
John at LaRue Communications, http://www.w5yi.org/page.php?id=152 Yes! Call signs are assigned by regions of the country, such as mine KF6NFW, the represents California, Alaska and Hawaii. The more specific part of the call such as prefix, or in my call KF is from California, KH is hawaii, and KA

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT *HIJACKED* Back on Subject

2010-08-26 Thread Chris Robinson
By the way John, I hope you do get licensed, California doesn't have nearly enough hams!, I came from Sacramento but got my call when living in Angles Camp. There are a lot of friendly hams down your way as well! On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 11:01 AM, Chris Robinson wrote: > John at LaRue Communicati

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT AND DON'T USE IT !!!------READ IT

2010-08-26 Thread Paul Plack
And yet, you're the one who hit "reply" and kept it going... 73, Paul, AE4KR - Original Message - From: Chris Robinson To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 9:31 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT AND DON'T USE IT !!!--

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT *HIJACKED* Back on Subject

2010-08-26 Thread Doug
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "La Rue Communications" wrote: > > As one who is seeking to get my call sign - this post raises a question in my > head. Are call signs distributed according to region? For example, W2/N2/K2 > are in the Colorado region, etc? And thats for the sequenti

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DC Electrical Systems

2010-08-26 Thread lenaw12
That IS interesting...the story behind the success of the Niagra Falls power plant was that Tesla was able to get his AC to travel far enough to feed Buffalo while Edison's DC wouldn't reach that far, so Tesla "won" the contract... NYC was powered by ConEdison and was therefore supplied with Ed

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT *HIJACKED* Back on Subject

2010-08-26 Thread La Rue Communications
Thanks Doug! Yes, I do also post on AR902 list, I am one and the same. My boss, Knox got lucky with his name and call sign. K6NOX is just perfect.fate, or luck? :-) Thanks to everyone who posted - I hope I do get my license soon too - met a few HAMs and have a good friend in San Jose who ju

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DC Electrical Systems

2010-08-26 Thread Bill Smith
The technology just wasn't there to make full use of DC. For long distance transmission, it beats AC but dropping it down from transmission to distribution and then to household voltages was very lossy. With the new solid state converter stations, it's very efficient and it makes transformation

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Back on Subject-Getting a Ham License and Having Fun!!

2010-08-26 Thread Doug
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "La Rue Communications" wrote: Thanks Doug! Yes, I do also post on AR902 list, I am one and the same. My boss, Knox got lucky with his name and call sign. K6NOX is just perfect.fate, or luck? :-) Thanks to everyone who posted - I hope I do get my li

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DC Electrical Systems (AC & DC Tube Radios)

2010-08-26 Thread skipp025
> "Ralph S. Turk" wrote: > When I worked for Westinghouse Intl in the 60's, we > manufactured a special line of TV's, radios, and small > appliances for DC sections of the world. Our main office > was in New York City and we would get customers from > areas in NYC, SF and some other cities I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DC Electrical Systems (AC & DC Tube Radios)

2010-08-26 Thread p...@chargertech.com
With rectified line voltage for a plate supply. Flip a coin. Plug it in. Touch the chassis. If you get a good shock, your coin is defective. 73 Paul -Original Message- From: "skipp025" [skipp...@yahoo.com] Date: 08/26/2010 12:11 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: R

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DC Electrical Systems (AC & DC Tube Radios)

2010-08-26 Thread Ralph S. Turk
Yes, but we did it with B&W and early tube Colour TV's - Original Message - From: "skipp025" To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 10:11:35 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DC Electrical Systems (AC & DC Tube Radios) > "Ralph S. Turk" wrote:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT AND DON'T USE IT !!!------READ IT

2010-08-26 Thread Richard
Use your delete key and don't read them. Richard, N7TGB www.n7tgb.net "A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves." Edward R. Murrow _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of N2PDQ Sent: Thursday,

[Repeater-Builder] Icom CY-F121S Repeater 'Controller'

2010-08-26 Thread tahrens301
Anybody know anything about the 'controller' that is in this repeater? The schematic is in the 'manual', but no real info. The Fan runs all the time, although it has a controlling input from the micro on the controller. Just wondering if it has any kind of intelligence built into it. Thanks, T

[Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR II Repeater Module

2010-08-26 Thread La Rue Communications
I have here a GE MASTR II Repeater XMTR Control Module p/n PL19D416660G6 REV A. I am more familiar with Micor Parts and Components - so I need a little guidance here. I recall seeing some MASTR dialogue recently, which is why I felt compelled to post here. Couple questions...On the p/n are the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR II Repeater Module

2010-08-26 Thread Doug Bade
Drop the PL as it is not part of the recognized part number. and a zero is used in that part of the part number of a ge part.. 19D was followed by 6 numbers beginning with a 4 or 9 and then a G or a P and up to 3 more numbers. In this case 19D416660(zero)G6 And I get several google hits..

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR II Repeater Module

2010-08-26 Thread La Rue Communications
Thanks Doug! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - From: Doug Bade To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 12:19 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR II Repeat

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Legacy Radios Still in Service

2010-08-26 Thread Tom Parker
I've got a UHF drawer if someone wants to make a UHF repeater out of it... Joe wrote: I worked on one of these this past year. It's still in service as a backup radio for a dispatch center. Still keeps on ticking except for the $^#*&^% buttons that get dirty and cause problems. 73, Joe, k1ik

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR II Repeater Module

2010-08-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
John, The 19D426660G6 module is intended to be used for transmitter control in a Mastr II two-frequency tone control base station. The manual that covers this specific module is LBI-30709. Unfortunately, the RBTIP GE Index does not have this LBI in its files. To the best of my recollection, you

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR II Repeater Module

2010-08-26 Thread La Rue Communications
Hey Cool. Im first! THat may or may not be a good thing. But in this case, where information is scarce - its a good thing to me! :-) Thanks for the info! Its much appreciated, and I totally agree with you on the oh and zero issue. Crazy stuff we Americans have done! John Hymes La Rue Communicat

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fw: DON'T BUY IT *HIJACKED* Back on Subject

2010-08-26 Thread Brian Raker
He probably filed the forms for a 'vanity' call sign. -Brian / KF4ZWZ (licensed in Tennessee, living in SoCal...) On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 9:27 AM, La Rue Communications wrote: > > > Thanks Doug! Yes, I do also post on AR902 list, I am one and the same. > > My boss, Knox got lucky with his name a

[Repeater-Builder] DON'T BUY IT **** Thread Closed***

2010-08-26 Thread Scott Zimmerman
This Has gone on WAY to long. This thread is now OVER!!! Let the bannings begin!!! I have shut this list DOWN in the past and will again. Scott Zimmerman - List Co-Owner Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 474 Barnett Road Boswell, PA 15531 Brian Raker wrote: > > > He probably fi

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DON'T BUY IT **** Thread Closed***

2010-08-26 Thread Scott Zimmerman
Scott Zimmerman wrote: > This Has gone on WAY to long. Ok, reading the rest of the message I replied to makes me think that I jumped the gun a bit here. When I saw the 20 e-mail messages in the box beating the same slip-up OVER and OVER again, I went off the deep end. Fellows I think w

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DON'T BUY IT **** Thread Closed***

2010-08-26 Thread MCH
No, Scott. You were correct about the original thread - it went on wy too long. It's just that the subject line was hijacked to a more on-topic thread in the mean time. Joe M. Scott Zimmerman wrote: > Scott Zimmerman wrote: > > This Has gone on WAY to long. > > Ok, reading the rest of

[Repeater-Builder] OT? OT? OT? email notifications

2010-08-26 Thread wb6dgn
Can someone please tell me how to stop the email notifications when a new file is posted to the group? Every time a new file is posted in any of my active yahoo groups, not just this one, I get an email notification that the file has been posted on all of my email accounts (three of them!). I'