Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer weirdness

2006-02-10 Thread Mike Morris
At 09:33 AM 2/9/06, you wrote: Sounds like a nice piece of test equipment to have around: a 50 dB non-directional coupler. Have two, both hamfest items. One is celwave, and the other is a bird slug. Spec on the bird slug is -50 at 25-1000 MHz. Seems to be a pretty rare slug. Kevin proved

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Mike WA6ILQ

2006-02-10 Thread Mike Morris
Replied to in private email. Mike At 03:50 PM 2/9/06, you wrote: I don't seem to be getting e-mail messages from you. I need to have a conversation with you. Please contact me here or via private e-mail. Bob M. (MaxTrac/Spectra guy) __ Do You

Re: [Repeater-Builder] controller question

2006-02-10 Thread Nate Duehr
Chris wrote: Is there a repeater controller that I could use to tie an Echolink and IRLP together with? One that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Chris KA7CJH And if you ever actually cross-connect the two networks (ESPECIALLY any IRLP Reflector channel)

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Mike WA6ILQ

2006-02-10 Thread Ronny Julian
Mike, The email man must be on strike too where you live. Would you still like your USB hub? It was returned unclaimed from your PO and I have several unanswered emails to you. At the very least I owe you the money back for it. Write me off list as well. 73 K4RJJ Ronny - Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Power

2006-02-10 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Maybe Jeff or someone could explain the math here. I find it difficult to believe one needs to run 200 watts for reciprocal coverage to a typical mobile. And that's ignoring where I live, you'll never get frequency coordination for that much power anyway. Chuck WB2EDV Kevin Custer wrote:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: controller question

2006-02-10 Thread Ron Wright, Skywarn Coodinator
Chris, I think some of the responses about echolink to IRLP are correct. IRLP is much more restrictive with their web police terminating connections if the subject matter such as politics and religion are discussed. Echolink is much more forgiving. I have echolink on my 2 meter repeater here

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: controller question

2006-02-10 Thread Ronny Julian
I thought one ran on Linux and one on Windows? Would you have to use two computers? Ron Wright, Skywarn Coodinator wrote: Chris, I think some of the responses about echolink to IRLP are correct. IRLP is much more restrictive with their web police terminating connections if the subject

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: controller question

2006-02-10 Thread Ken Arck
At 09:30 AM 2/10/2006 -0500, you wrote: I thought one ran on Linux and one on Windows? Would you have to use two computers? ---There are a couple of ways to do this on one computer. One way would be to run WINE. Another is to run something called EchoIRLP: http://www.echoirlp.com/ (of course,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Controllers - Best bang for the buck?

2006-02-10 Thread KB6ZOP
Thanks to all who replied! There are a few here that I have never heard of. I'll be checking them all out. Thanks again! Jim.. 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] controller question

2006-02-10 Thread Jim B.
Richard wrote: If you have an IRLP node you can easily install Echolink on it, and then they'll both use the same hardware. Richard, N7TGB Execpt IRLP runs in Linux and Echolink runs in windows... There is a bridge program out there, poke around the www.irlp.org site a bit. Or google. --

RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Power

2006-02-10 Thread jeff
Well, with a good preamp at a quiet site, usable sensitivity on a UHF repeater is often very good, often better than a typical mobile radio in its mobile radio environment which includes locally-generated noise from ignition, on-board computers, nearby power lines, etc.. So, for the sake of

[Repeater-Builder] RF Power Output

2006-02-10 Thread skipp025
One really gains respect for real power and the equipment specs when running a solar only or an off the power grid remote site. You try to make 10 watts work like 100 watts. No fudge allowed else your batteries go dead. cheers, skipp Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on

[Repeater-Builder] GE Builders - Icomcs and Reeds

2006-02-10 Thread dalite01
I have the following available that I dont see any future need for: Reeds 103.5 Hz PL19B205280G7 - 7 pin plug-in similar to miniature tube 123.0 Hz PL19B205280G12 - 7 pin plug-in similar to miniature tube ICOMs EC ICOM R158.970 16418.888 PL19A1298393G7 EC ICOM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] controller question

2006-02-10 Thread dalite01
I think the WB2REM G4CDY Ultimate Linking Interface (ULI) will do what you want. www.ilinkboards.com http://www.ilinkboards.com/indexuli1.html Hope this is what you are looking for. David KD4NUE -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

[Repeater-Builder] Best Controllers

2006-02-10 Thread J Hughes
What are the best controllers out there ?? That will support 4 ports or more. Able to down-load the information and up-load new programs. Due audio processing. Support multiple PL tones and DCS. Top of the line Price is not a factor. Whats out there ?? Thanks K9JAC -- J Hughes [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Best Controllers

2006-02-10 Thread Jim B.
J Hughes wrote: What are the best controllers out there ?? That will support 4 ports or more. Able to down-load the information and up-load new programs. Due audio processing. Support multiple PL tones and DCS. Top of the line Price is not a factor. Whats out there ?? Thanks K9JAC You're

[Repeater-Builder] db duplexer

2006-02-10 Thread John
Hi, Does anyone have or knows where to find the info on a DB 4072 UHF duplexer? What's the best way to tune one using a simple service monitor? Thanks, John, K4AG Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer weirdness

2006-02-10 Thread Bob Dengler
At 2/9/2006 09:14 AM, you wrote: Well, I'm going to go out on a limb disagree with Jeff, perhaps for the first time ever. That's OK, we'll still let you hang around our tent and drink our beer at Dayton :-) Are you going again this year Bob?. Not this year unfortunately; maybe '07.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] controller question

2006-02-10 Thread dalite01
Disregard my response. I didn't read the original post well enough before replying. -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 10:21 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Best Controllers

2006-02-10 Thread Bob Dengler
At 2/10/2006 12:55 PM, you wrote: J Hughes wrote: What are the best controllers out there ?? That will support 4 ports or more. Able to down-load the information and up-load new programs. Due audio processing. Support multiple PL tones and DCS. Top of the line Price is not a factor.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: controller question

2006-02-10 Thread Bob Dengler
At 2/10/2006 06:15 AM, you wrote: Chris, I think some of the responses about echolink to IRLP are correct. IRLP is much more restrictive with their web police terminating connections if the subject matter such as politics and religion are discussed. Where was their web police last FD when we

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Best Controllers

2006-02-10 Thread Jim B.
Bob Dengler wrote: At 2/10/2006 12:55 PM, you wrote: J Hughes wrote: What are the best controllers out there ?? That will support 4 ports or more. Able to down-load the information and up-load new programs. Due audio processing. Support multiple PL tones and DCS. Top of the line Price is

[Repeater-Builder] VHF Micor Channel elements. (Was VHF Micor and RLC-3)

2006-02-10 Thread Steve Hutzley
Kevin, I have no clue. It has probably been 12-15 years since this thing was converted. I assume the channel elements were done professionally since the tag on top of the channel element has 146T85000 on it (146.850 MHz). Why do you ask? Who recrystaled the channel element? !!Because some

RE: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Micor Channel elements

2006-02-10 Thread N9WYS
While we're on this subject -- can I use an element from a VHF-Lo Micor and have it recrystaled to a UHF freq? I'm converting a couple of SpectraTAC units - I'm assuming these are Micor receivers. It could save me a bit of trouble in case the change-out receivers don't come with elements.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Best Controllers

2006-02-10 Thread Russ Wilson
Hi,all Pac Res is still there and makes several, some ham-bound. We have 3 of the RI-300 series on CARA and they work acceptable. However, programming is very difficult and there is no real-time clock so whenever there is a power bump, the controller sends a time not set message with every id.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Micor Channel elements

2006-02-10 Thread JOHN MACKEY
No -- Original Message -- Received: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 03:57:08 PM CST From: N9WYS [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Micor Channel elements While we're on this subject -- can I use an element from a VHF-Lo Micor and have it

RE: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Micor Channel elements

2006-02-10 Thread N9WYS
Good enough - that's what I needed to know. Thanks, John. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JOHN MACKEY Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 4:14 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Best Controllers

2006-02-10 Thread Juan Tellez
Have for sale a RLC-3 with the latest firmware, 4 radio cards, and many other features , you can find more info at http://www.link-comm.com/controllers/rlc4.htm if interested mail me direct at xe2si-at-grupocimsa-dot-com . Juan Tellez XE2SI -Original Message- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On

[Repeater-Builder] found some data on Decibel duplexers the DB4060 BpBr!!

2006-02-10 Thread na6df
Well, after a bunch of poking around, and calling DB/Allen Telecom/Andrews, they directed me to the new company who handles the old DB Products line of duplexers and such... It's now called DBSpectra www.dbspectra.com Phone: 469.322.0080 Fax: 469.322.0079 1590 E. Hwy. 121 Bus.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: db duplexer

2006-02-10 Thread na6df
Basic sheet on the website... http://www.repeater-builder.com/db/db-4055-56-67-68-71-72-high-band- uhf-duplexers-installation-and-tuning-instructions.pdf --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, John [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Does anyone have or knows where to find the info on a DB 4072

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Best Controllers

2006-02-10 Thread Bryan Fields
On Friday 10 February 2006 02:41 pm, J Hughes wrote: What are the best controllers out there ?? That will support 4 ports or more. Able to down-load the information and up-load new programs. Due audio processing.  Support multiple PL tones and DCS.  Top of the line Price is not a factor. Whats

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Mike WA6ILQ

2006-02-10 Thread n . mckie
Count your blessings ... Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Mike WA6ILQ Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 15:50:35 -0800 (PST) I don't seem to be getting e-mail messages from you. I need

RE: [Repeater-Builder] controller question

2006-02-10 Thread Richard
There is a version of Echolink (called EchoIRLP) that runs on Linux. Installed on an IRLP box, EchoIRLP utilizes the same hardware and a few of IRLP's scripts. I have both running on my node. Richard, N7TGB -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: db duplexer

2006-02-10 Thread John
Thanks, that's just what I needed John, K4AG na6df wrote: Basic sheet on the website... http://www.repeater-builder.com/db/db-4055-56-67-68-71-72-high-band- uhf-duplexers-installation-and-tuning-instructions.pdf -- John Mc Hugh, K4AG Coordinator for Amateur Radio National Hurricane

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RC-85 Help...

2006-02-10 Thread Andrew G.
Ok thanks, everything is working ok for now, logic wise. My next problem is that the controller does not want to take the command to set the ID timer. I enter the correct command (had other people try to enter it as well) and it just responds "UL" for unlocked status and the change is not

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Mike WA6ILQ

2006-02-10 Thread Ronny Julian
Another one heard from. Will the bashings ever cease? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 8:21 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Mike WA6ILQ Count your blessings ... Original

[Repeater-Builder] Re: controller question

2006-02-10 Thread Coy Hilton
First, If you have an IRLP node and an Echolink node and tie them togeather, so that Echolink can talk into the IRLP node then youre likely to get cut off the IRLP end they strictly say that you will not do that!, Now having said that there is a program called ECHOIRLP That will eather/or

[Repeater-Builder] Re: controller question

2006-02-10 Thread Coy Hilton
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Richard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you have an IRLP node you can easily install Echolink on it, NOT!!! and then they'll both use the same hardware. Richard, N7TGB -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

[Repeater-Builder] Re: controller question

2006-02-10 Thread Coy Hilton
Actually EchoIRLP Does the BASIC things that Echolink does and most of the IRLP things BUT IT IS NOT ECHOLINK by any stretch. Echolink is one of the BEST programs for amateur radio to come down the pike in a while, bar none. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Richard [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Builders - Icomcs and Reeds

2006-02-10 Thread Coy Hilton
I would like the have the 103.5 reed, please AC0Y --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have the following available that I don't see any future need for: Reeds 103.5 Hz PL19B205280G7 - 7 pin plug-in similar to miniature tube 123.0 Hz PL19B205280G12 -

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Power

2006-02-10 Thread Mike Morris
At 03:48 AM 2/10/06, you wrote: Maybe Jeff or someone could explain the math here. I find it difficult to believe one needs to run 200 watts for reciprocal coverage to a typical mobile. And that's ignoring where I live, you'll never get frequency coordination for that much power anyway. Chuck

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Power

2006-02-10 Thread mch
There must have been a problem with the transmitter then, as most mobiles don't run 200W and the receivers on both the repeater and the mobiles can be easily matched uV for uV. In fact, it's easier to get more sensitivity out of the mobiles since they don't have to worry about duplex concerns, so