Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maxar 80

2005-11-24 Thread Neil McKie
You? A pack rat? You haven't visited here ... yet. I have ... Motracs, Motrans, a Mocom-30, Maxar's, Mocom-35 I think?, Mocom-70's, Micors on low, high, UHF and 800. Also, GE Mastr-Pro's, Mastr II's, Exec II's ... And RCA Series 700 ... Cans, PL Reeds, Channel Elements,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller

2005-11-24 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Paul Finch wrote: Hello, Is there any other controllers in a kit form like the NHRC-4 that is in the same general price range? I need 10 controllers and on a tight budget. If you have the time to build your own PCB's and program pic's, try VK5DJ's controller!

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Update: Looking for a UHF Circulator and load

2005-11-24 Thread Bob M.
I don't know why. I'm just the messenger (I report - you decide; good thing this isn't a Motorola-trademarked phrase!). Maybe it was picking up energy from the super stationmaster on 444.5 that's about 5 feet away, sending it down the coax, and getting something reflected back up and radiating

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Buzzing audio

2005-11-24 Thread Bob M.
Not that this would be your problem, but I had a strange signal floating around my house. It ran from about 400 kHz to 4 MHz and maybe even a bit higher. Signals were occuring every 101.2 kHz and were solid carriers with 1-2 kHz of FM at a 60 Hz rate. I turned every circuit breaker off one at a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Update: Looking for a UHF Circulator and load

2005-11-24 Thread Mathew Quaife
Was just quoted a price on the TX-RX duplexers, they were right about $900.00 with a discount bringing them to about $750.00 in that ball park. Actually, if I remember right, they were rated at only 200 watts.Mathew "Bob M." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It was a TxRx 4-can duplexer. The specs

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller

2005-11-24 Thread Kevin Custer
Paul Finch wrote: Sorry, at $249.00 that would be #2,490.00 for the ten controllers. NHRC-4 is 40 bucks plus parts that add up to about 20. Since you are building 10 controllers, I thought I share this information so you aren't as far off on your calculations I have built about 50 to 75

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Update: Looking for a UHF Circulator and load

2005-11-24 Thread wb2dss
According to their catalog,the TX-RX Model 28-66-02 duplexers are rated at 350 watts. 73, Rich Rich Poczkalski WB2DSS [EMAIL PROTECTED] In God we trust, all others we run NCIC * Two rules for success in life:1) Don't tell people

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maxar 80

2005-11-24 Thread Mathew Quaife
And somewhere in all that he placed his wife, has not been able to find her since. LOL. Reminds me of the house I visited once upon a time, and not kidding in any way here, but the guy had every room in the house fille from the floor to the ceiling side by side as tight as they would go, to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Controller

2005-11-24 Thread Neil McKie
How much control do you need? Comm Spec ID8 ... http://www.com-spec.com/id8.htm Neil - WA6KLA Paul Finch wrote: Coy, Not real happy with NHRC right now, would tell you about it privately. Looking for something in that price range though. Paul -Original

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller

2005-11-24 Thread Kevin Custer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kevin K.C Is there a link to 3DJ's web site on repeater-builder.com ? Yes. It and a few other similar controller projects are available from: http://www.repeater-builder.com/pc/ Kevin Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller

2005-11-24 Thread no6b
At 03:42 11/24/2005, you wrote: Paul Finch wrote: Hello, Is there any other controllers in a kit form like the NHRC-4 that is in the same general price range? I need 10 controllers and on a tight budget. If you have the time to build your own PCB's and program pic's, try VK5DJ's

[Repeater-Builder] Id'ing receiver links

2005-11-24 Thread w8ak
Hi, Just wondered if anyone knew the requirements for id'ing rf links? These will be used with SpectraTac and will be constantly keyed. Thanks, Glenn YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Help Tait T800 series 1 programming

2005-11-24 Thread Bernd Maestling
ok, nothing worked. I checked the VCO and the voltage is always at 5.2V also when I change the value. I think there's maybe something wrong with the eprom programming. When I create a HEX or a BIN file with the same datas, they look different in my programmer software (hex = intel hex). As I

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola TRN5623A wattmeter schematic

2005-11-24 Thread Joe
Anyone have a schematic for this meter? Know where there is one on the web? This is a 19 rack mounted FWD/REV wattmeter that came in base stations. Thanks, Joe, k1ike Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Id'ing receiver links

2005-11-24 Thread Bob M.
If it's transmitting in the amateur band, it must follow the same rules as for any other emission: ID every 10 minutes and at the end of your transmission. There are probably speed requirements as well - I seem to recall that repeater IDs must be under 20wpm. People usually have a CW ID connected

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Id'ing receiver links

2005-11-24 Thread mch
If it's for ham radio, the ID requirements are the same as for any other transmission. Joe M. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Controller

2005-11-24 Thread skipp025
The 567 makes a reliable tone decoder... but (there's always a but) the dectection bandwidth is really kind of wide. Unless you're really good with the spec sheets in your design... your circuit will detect the ctcss tones on each side of the selected frequency. If you're on a budget... you

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help Tait T800 series 1 programming

2005-11-24 Thread wa6rqd
Bernd Maestling wrote: ok, nothing worked. I checked the VCO and the voltage is always at 5.2V also when I change the value. I think there's maybe something wrong with the eprom programming. When I create a HEX or a BIN file with the same datas, they look different in my programmer

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II Exec. desk top

2005-11-24 Thread Paul Finch
Hello, I have plenty of 88 split desktop radio in stock. Paul -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 12:36 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder]

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Id'ing receiver links

2005-11-24 Thread Ralph Hogan
Glenn, I drop the pl tone on the link tx when there is no COS active. When the link controller (NHRC2) id's the link txthe main site voter rx won't pick it up unless there is traffic going because there is no PL. So this effectively filters out'most' of the link id'ing without having to

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Buzzing audio

2005-11-24 Thread n60sb
Good to know information! However, I have done extensive testing with two different hand held radios. The buzz will occur when both radios are operated with their own batteries and no external connections. For what it's worth, the buzz is not 60Hz. My guess would be around 200Hz. Thanks. ---

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Controller

2005-11-24 Thread Paul Finch
Kevin, Thanks, I was figuring that much for each controller, I have one that I am looking at now that is assembled for just a little more than 80 bucks. I want to say I have no problem with the NHRC controllers, just how I was treated when I tried to buy the 10 units. I may still have to buy

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Help Tait T800 series 1 programming

2005-11-24 Thread Bernd Maestling
Hm, the HEX file looks like yours. The 5.2V at L1 don't change when I rotate the capacitor, so I think there must be something unlocked or wrong. The only thing that is changing is the red LED on the front going to light in TX mode and the current increases from 0.1A to 0.3A. With my counter I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help Tait T800 series 1 programming

2005-11-24 Thread wa6rqd
Bernd Maestling wrote: Hm, the HEX file looks like yours. The 5.2V at L1 don't change when I rotate the capacitor, so I think there must be something unlocked or wrong. The only thing that is changing is the red LED on the front going to light in TX mode and the current increases from

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Help Tait T800 series 1 programming

2005-11-24 Thread Bernd Maestling
Hi Ed, yes, the TCXO is 12.8MHz and I have the service manual, but as I don't know if my programming is correct I don't know if it make much sense to check some points but I'll do later. I also ordered a few new eproms, maybe they are old and sometimes not completely empty after erasing. The

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help Tait T800 series 1 programming

2005-11-24 Thread Kevin Natalia
Bernd, I have to apologise. When I made the offer to do a program for you, I thought I had my DOS computer, and the software here, at home. However when I went to get it, I found that I had packed it all away for our up-and-coming house move (in just over 2 weeks) Sorry about that. I do,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Buzzing audio

2005-11-24 Thread Mike Morris
Got any compact florescent lights in the building? Many of those run at other then 60 Hz. And I've seen a charger for a digital camera that was a full-wave rectifier from the power line, and a single-chip switching supply that charged the battery. It ran in the kilohertz range but had trash

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Help Tait T800 series 1 programming

2005-11-24 Thread Bernd Maestling
Hello Kevin, thanks anyway...maybe if my unit is still not running in a few weeks I'll contact you again ;-) 73 Bernd DM5BM --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Natalia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bernd, I have to apologise. When I made the offer to do a program for you, I

[Repeater-Builder] What Low Powered Portable Motorola Radio, Suitable for Portable Repeater

2005-11-24 Thread Kevin Natalia
Hi All, What is a sutiable Motorola radio, for conversion to a portable repeater, with low power operation of around 10 watts.(running off batteries)? Regards Kevin. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Help Tait T800 series 1 programming

2005-11-24 Thread Bernd Maestling
Hi again Ed, I made a mistake. The voltage at L1 is not 5.2V, it's 0.52V (ugh) what means that the unit is unlocked. The other voltages at the test-points are ok (+/- 1V) I made all the tests on the 856 module. 73 Bernd --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, wa6rqd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Id'ing receiver links

2005-11-24 Thread Ellen Engle
Same as any amateur radio requirement, AFIK the rules are the same for any usage, FM,SSB,ATV,etc. And why waste the power and bandwidth having a constantly keyed link? Put the Spectra-Tac encoder on the output of the link RX at the hub site. Wire the outputs to the respective SQM's in the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help Tait T800 series 1 programming

2005-11-24 Thread wa6rqd
Bernd Maestling wrote: Hi again Ed, I made a mistake. The voltage at L1 is not 5.2V, it's 0.52V (ugh) what means that the unit is unlocked. The other voltages at the test-points are ok (+/- 1V) I made all the tests on the 856 module. 73 Bernd OK, that makes more sense. Try adjusting

[Repeater-Builder] MASTR II with IDA P52 controller questions

2005-11-24 Thread Joe
I've dusted off an old project that I have started on many times and never got it finished. Now it's crunch time, as I need it on the air soon. I have a Mastr II with the IDA P52 controller. It is now working just fine, and I now want to add an SCom 6K controller to it. The complications

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Help Tait T800 series 1 programming

2005-11-24 Thread Bernd Maestling
were's TP12 on the TX Module ? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, wa6rqd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bernd Maestling wrote: Hi again Ed, I made a mistake. The voltage at L1 is not 5.2V, it's 0.52V (ugh) what means that the unit is unlocked. The other voltages at the test-points

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Help Tait T800 series 1 programming

2005-11-24 Thread Bernd Maestling
The TX module is working !!! Ed, thanks a lot so far... Now I'll go to the RX module. 73 Bernd --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bernd Maestling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: were's TP12 on the TX Module ? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, wa6rqd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[Repeater-Builder] Help

2005-11-24 Thread carlos quinones
Hello to every one i am looking for coax and conecters for a duplexer Wacom WP-639 does not have the cable jumpers. can any one help me! Carlos Quinones WP4MXB e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: www.wp4mxb.net __ Yahoo! Mail -

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Buzzing audio

2005-11-24 Thread n60sb
I have already eliminated the compact flourescent lamps as well as many wall warts and other various power supplies. Today, I discovered a large contributor of this anomalous buzz was from my alarm system charging circuit. The buzz was re-radiated around the house by the sensor wiring at various

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Buzzing audio

2005-11-24 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Got any touch lamps? Chuck n60sb wrote: I have already eliminated the compact flourescent lamps as well as many wall warts and other various power supplies. Today, I discovered a large contributor of this anomalous buzz was from my alarm system charging circuit. The buzz was re-radiated

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Buzzing audio

2005-11-24 Thread Paul Yonge
On Nov 24, 2005, at 7:45 PM, Chuck Kelsey wrote: Got any touch lamps? Chuck n60sb wrote: I have already eliminated the compact flourescent lamps as well as many wall warts and other various power supplies. Today, I discovered a large contributor of this anomalous buzz was from my

[Repeater-Builder] PIM equipment

2005-11-24 Thread Toby Kiuntke
Does anybody have any experience with Low Passive Intermodulation equipment? We are having problems with a new system install and this subject came up. Not having heard of this before I was wondering if anyone could point me towards some info or share their experiences with me. Thanks in

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Buzzing audio

2005-11-24 Thread KD5SFA
Also to think of are those solar powered lights outside. I know of other peopleon other groups that have had problems with those. 73, Jon KD5SFA -Original Message- From: Paul Yonge [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Nov 24, 2005 8:10 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] What Low Powered Portable Motorola Radio, Suitable for Portable Repeater

2005-11-24 Thread Kevin Natalia
For 2mtr Use - Original Message - From: Kevin Natalia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 12:37 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] What Low Powered Portable Motorola Radio, Suitable for Portable Repeater Hi All, What is a sutiable

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help Tait T800 series 1 programming

2005-11-24 Thread wa6rqd
Bernd Maestling wrote: The TX module is working !!! Ed, thanks a lot so far... Now I'll go to the RX module. 73 Bernd Very cool... Ed Yoho WA6RQD Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Buzzing audio

2005-11-24 Thread n60sb
Hey Jon! Good seeing you at Azle! To answer your comment: I have no solar power equipment here. Thanks, Tom --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, KD5SFA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also to think of are those solar powered lights outside. I know of other peopleon other groups that have had

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola GM300 VHF

2005-11-24 Thread NPDS
As the Motorola GM300s can be mated VHF/UHF to make a crossband repeater, can anyone provide me with the specified Duty Cycle of the GM300 VHF TX'ing @ 25W? I am using this as a Simplex IRLP Node until our optional board for our RLC-Club Controller arrives (ordered nearly 3 weeks ago). Once the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Buzzing audio

2005-11-24 Thread Tony King, W4ZT
I had a significant problem with RFI from my Napco MA1008 alarm panel. The search took me to the keypad cable as the primary source of the RFI. I ended up with clamp on ferrites (2) at the keypad on the ribbon cable, and (1) at the control panel with the keypad cable wrapped through it twice.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Id'ing receiver links

2005-11-24 Thread mch
That could be true depending which side of the link your controller is on. As long as an ID is sent on ALL transmitting frequencies, you're legal. If there is any transmitter that does not have a system ID on it (not just the user IDs unless they ALL ID the link for you), then you are not in

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola GM300 VHF

2005-11-24 Thread Tobias J. Kiuntke
Hi Pete, I think the duty cycle for the GM series is low, probably 5% or so. That is 5% TX and 95% stand by and RX. -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NPDS Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 8:35 PM To:

[Repeater-Builder] Hamtronics REP-200 Info

2005-11-24 Thread David Little
I have inherited a REP-200 that has been moth-balled for the past 5 years. After a few minor repairs, it is ready to go into service, but there is no instruction manual for it. Is there a source on the net for the basic remote DTMF control codes that usually ship as default? Needless to say,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hamtronics REP-200 Info

2005-11-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
David, Go to www.hamtronics.com and download the manuals for each of the components. The REP-200 comprises separate receiver, exciter, controller, CTCSS, and PA boards. If your repeater has one or more obsolete modules, you can request those manuals by e-mailing Hamtronics customer service.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II with IDA P52 controller questions

2005-11-24 Thread Ralph Hogan
Joe, I've done this with a GE Master II, IDA and RC85. Contact me directly. Ralph W4XE -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Joe Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 5:59 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II with IDA P52 controller questions

2005-11-24 Thread KE4ADV
I have almost done something similar. My choice was the NHRC-3 "plug in" style controller. That doesn't help you much but what I can share with you are a few things: 1. You are correct that the audio going to the exciter will need to be disconnected from the IDA controller, else you'll load

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II Exec. desk top

2005-11-24 Thread Neil McKie
Please define ' plenty?' Thanks, Neil Paul Finch wrote: Hello, I have plenty of 88 split desktop radio in stock. Paul -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 24,