Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB Products Duplexer Conversion

2004-01-02 Thread albemarle7
I made the loops to specifications provided by DB Products. I should have the info around if your interested. I had the shop where I worked cut strips of copper sheeting on the shear. No big deal. Any machine or metal shop in your area can do the same. Possibly a piece of copper chimney f

RE: [Repeater-Builder] DB Products Duplexer Conversion

2004-01-02 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Trying to get any tech info about DB products can be a real excercise in frustration. I tried phone calls, emails and letters numerous times for several years to get inter-cavity cable length info for some of their various UHF duplexers so I could replace some missing cables. I FINALLY was able t

[Repeater-Builder] DB Products Duplexer Conversion

2004-01-02 Thread ac0y5
Has anyone here ever tried the DB4048/DB4046 duplexer conversion from DB Products, and been sucesful? If so, whats the key and where do you get the "long loops" I asked DB Products Tech support at the time that I received the documentation about the loops. They said that they did not sell loops

[Repeater-Builder] To tune into a dummy load or the antenna...

2004-01-02 Thread Robert W Burton
Speaking of tuning the duplexers that is. I have seen it done both ways with good results. Opinions? ;-) Thanks, Robert The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna vs 50 Ohm load

2004-01-02 Thread Steve S. Bosshard \(NU5D\)
I suspect the 50 Ohm load is pretty much purely resistive. The antenna may have reactive components that even with a very low standing wave ratio, may cause the shutback circuit to do so. Sometimes a different length of jumper cable may change the reactance vector. Wonder what the Antenna and Tr

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplex noise on new DB-408 and DB-420's

2004-01-02 Thread Derek B. McIntyre
I have experienced duplex noise with lengths of RG-8 and RG-213 that were pretty old and the braid lost its shine. I learned this the hard way when blaming antennas for duplex noise when indeed it was the feedline. >From that point on, I decided to make certain that all cable on the duplexed

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Feed-through caps

2004-01-02 Thread Paul Guello
Try; http://www.oselectronics.com/ They have a couple of different ones.  Also, I have some I could spare.  Let me know the value that you need.   Paul, KB9WLCGeorge Salzmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: All,Happy, Merry and all that good stuff. I left my partsbag up at the site a couple weeks ag

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater TVI Problem

2004-01-02 Thread James
Demarc is the outside of the house, I own everything else. Eric Lemmon wrote: >Before stringing RG-11 to extend your cable tv distribution system, you >might want to read the "fine print" in your cable tv contract. It might >state that all cable from the trunk coupler to the customer's tv set ar

RE: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Feed-through caps

2004-01-02 Thread Tim Shephard
Try www.hamtronics.com -Tim -Original Message- From: George Salzmann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:13 PM To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Feed-through caps All, Happy, Merry and all that good stuff. I left my parts bag

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Feed-through caps

2004-01-02 Thread Robert Mantell
If you are talking about an axial body with screw terminals at either end and a ground strap, try Apex Electronics, Sun Valley, CA Tel: 1818-767-7202 1323-875-1308 (could be a/c 213) - Original Message - From: "George Salzmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, January 02,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: WTB: Feed-through caps

2004-01-02 Thread nj902
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, George Salzmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: "...Anyone have any to part with, or know of a good source for these parts?" Try: http://www.surplussales.com/CapacitorsAll.html scroll down to

[Repeater-Builder] Re: FS or TRADE Duplexers

2004-01-02 Thread Bob
the Duplexers Have Been SOLD!! Bobby/N2BR --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Bob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a VHF Mobile and UHF Duplexers handle 50 watts > there no infor on the duplexers as to what they are. > For Sale or will TRADE Both for UHF 440mhz HT or Mobile > > Email

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Feed-through caps

2004-01-02 Thread Lee Williams
Since nobody else asked,what value of capacitance do you need? I have some stock I can look thru. 73,Lee,N3APP - Original Message - From: "George Salzmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 4:13 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Feed-through caps > All, > > Happy

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Feed-through caps

2004-01-02 Thread frank
Perhaps give Dan's a try? http://www.danssmallpartsandkits.net - Frank > All, > > Happy, Merry and all that good stuff. I left my parts > bag up at the site a couple weeks ago, and discovered > that someone else wanted it more than I did. > Unfortunately, I had all of my remaining feed-through

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Feed-through caps

2004-01-02 Thread Mike Perryman
Downeast would be my suggestion as well... mike At 04:23 PM 01/02/2004 -0500, you wrote: >http://www.downeastmicrowave.com/ > >Jim >KB2WMP > > > >- Original Message - >From: "George Salzmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: >Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 4:13 PM >Subject: [Repeater-Builder] WT

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Feed-through caps

2004-01-02 Thread Jim Newbold
http://www.downeastmicrowave.com/ Jim KB2WMP - Original Message - From: "George Salzmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 4:13 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Feed-through caps > All, > > Happy, Merry and all that good stuff. I left my parts > bag up at t

[Repeater-Builder] WTB: Feed-through caps

2004-01-02 Thread George Salzmann
All, Happy, Merry and all that good stuff. I left my parts bag up at the site a couple weeks ago, and discovered that someone else wanted it more than I did. Unfortunately, I had all of my remaining feed-through capacitors in that bag. I quickly browsed through Newark and Mouser's catalogs and did

[Repeater-Builder] Antenna vs 50 Ohm load

2004-01-02 Thread Adi Linden
Hi, I tuned up a Mitrek for repeater use. Everything went fine and I set the power level to 65W into a 50 Ohm load. When I connected the Mitrek to the actual antenna, power output was reduced to less than 30W. Why would that be? There's no reflected power to speak of using either 50 Ohm load or a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FS or TRADE Duplexers

2004-01-02 Thread Brian D Heaton
Got a number in mind for the UHF mobile duplexer? 73/N5VFF On Fri, 2004-01-02 at 13:15, Bob wrote: > I have a VHF Mobile and UHF Duplexers handle 50 watts > there no infor on the duplexers as to what they are. > For Sale or will TRADE Both for UHF 440mhz HT or Mobile > > Email B

[Repeater-Builder] FS or TRADE Duplexers

2004-01-02 Thread Bob
I have a VHF Mobile and UHF Duplexers handle 50 watts there no infor on the duplexers as to what they are. For Sale or will TRADE Both for UHF 440mhz HT or Mobile Email Bob/N2BR [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Re

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater TVI Problem

2004-01-02 Thread Eric Lemmon
Before stringing RG-11 to extend your cable tv distribution system, you might want to read the "fine print" in your cable tv contract. It might state that all cable from the trunk coupler to the customer's tv set are the property and responsibility of the cable service provider- unless the demarca

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wierd DB Cavities.... "BEST OFFER"

2004-01-02 Thread albemarle7
In a message dated 12/31/2003 11:47:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << http://members.aol.com/milguy11/cavity1.jpg >> Looks like most of a DB4048 duplexer. I have complete instructions to convert DB4048 to 2-meter ham version. Got the info from Charles A. York at DB P

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater TVI Problem

2004-01-02 Thread Paul Finch
Hello,   Remember that the TV has a lot to do with TVI problems.  I have three TV's in my house, two work perfectly but the Magnavox has always gotten TVI from my tower in the back yard.  There is TVI from the 900 MHz paging, UHF repeaters and the amateur repeater on 147 MHz.  Just a thoug

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater TVI Problem

2004-01-02 Thread Kevin Custer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Thank you to all who sent replies. Very helpful. I was talking on 2 >meters tonight, and what do you think happened? My next door >neighbor called me and asked my if I was just talking on my CB. I >very quickly corrected him and said yes I was talking on my Amateur

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater TVI Problem

2004-01-02 Thread James
The RG11 that I have has "quad shield" foil, braid, foil, braid  if I remember correctly,  Its not too bad if brought in from above the unit. On one set I have it going to a splitter and then to two RG6QS jumpers that go to the cable modem and the cable box. James Ralph Mowery wrote:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater TVI Problem

2004-01-02 Thread Ralph Mowery
> Rg-11 right to a box or set top equipment sounds good , but the weight of the coax will no doubt cause damage to VCR and televison F-connector inputs when they snap off due to the size and weight. Use quad shielded RG-6 and with the f-connectors installed correctly, will result in no RFI househ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater TVI Problem

2004-01-02 Thread Ralph Mowery
> Where was it the strongest? From HIS house, perhaps? Wouldn't > it be ironic if the cable company found HE was the problem! > By the same token, make sure your house is up to snuff, too. > You don't want them finding the leak in your house. > That is what hapened to me about 10 years ago. Neigh

[Repeater-Builder] RE 642s

2004-01-02 Thread Steve S. Bosshard \(NU5D\)
Hello Larry, You should have no difficulty tuning the pass, just observe HIGH and LOW freq inputs. If the series band reject capacitors do not have the range you need, 1 - If inserting the polystyrene rod does not quite reach your notch point, and the rod bottoms out, then get a long drill bit a