Re: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Tone Control

2007-01-09 Thread Gareth Bennett
Vertex Standard VX-2200 and 4200 series radios can be channel changed via BCD addressible pins from the rear sub DB15. We utilise a UHF link radio (VX-2200 or 4200) to send 5 Tone commands that can be addressed via a configurable BCD output that can change the frequency and of course pass

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for a PL Reed

2007-01-09 Thread Jim, K8COP
Still looking for a reed. Jim, K8COP

[Repeater-Builder] Battery backup

2007-01-09 Thread wm5c
Hi, New member here. Thanks for allowing me to join. Our club has acquired some large lead-acid 12v batteries we would like to use to back up our repeater in emergency situations. Does anyone know of a good (but simple and inexpensive [we are a very small group in a very small town]) circuit

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Tone Control

2007-01-09 Thread Sean Fitzharris
CPI Communications has several Tone Remote products as well, but as mentioned the multi-channel control equipment is mainly for Motorola and Kenwood. That said if you radio can support BCD control you might be in luck. http://www.cpicomm.com -Sean Some info can be found on the Midian site

[Repeater-Builder] Vhf Repeater

2007-01-09 Thread IF YOUR NICE I MAY TELL YOU
Hi all you know they say there is no dumb question unless you didnt ask it and messed things up so here goes .I am wanting to make a cheap repeater system for 2 meter and I really need some input on how to put one together and also once its built is there a special licence to operate it?Thanks

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Tone Control

2007-01-09 Thread Sean Fitzharris
CPI Communications has several Tone Remote products as well, but as mentioned the multi-channel control equipment is mainly for Motorola and Kenwood. That said if your radio can support BCD control you might be in luck. http://www.cpicomm.com -Sean Some info can be found on the Midian site

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: identifying origin of signal in large link systems

2007-01-09 Thread Chris Peterson
Ron, Yes, as a matter of fact, we are using half-duplex transceivers for each link, and some links go through multiple hops which makes your 24 input tail beep generater method unusable. We do infact put a tail beep on each transceiver (only when the received signal is coming in on the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Vhf Repeater

2007-01-09 Thread Nate Bargmann
* IF YOUR NICE I MAY TELL YOU [EMAIL PROTECTED] [2007 Jan 09 06:55 -0600]: Hi all you know they say there is no dumb question unless you didnt ask it and messed things up so here goes .I am wanting to make a cheap repeater system for 2 meter and I really need some input on how to put one

[Repeater-Builder] MFJ_2040 Autopatch repeater controller

2007-01-09 Thread w2drh
Hi ALL I have an MFJ-2040 Autopatch repeater controller. I deperately need the manual for it. Can anyone please help? Thank you! Dave

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MFJ_2040 Autopatch repeater controller

2007-01-09 Thread Mike Pugh
http://www.surplussales.com/Manuals/man_mfj.html Has it listed available for $10.. Mike w2drh wrote: Hi ALL I have an MFJ-2040 Autopatch repeater controller. I deperately need the manual for it. Can anyone please help? Thank you! Dave

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MFJ_2040 Autopatch repeater controller

2007-01-09 Thread Richard
Heh... Same thing I found; Google is your friend. grin Richard, N7TGB -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Pugh Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 6:57 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Battery backup

2007-01-09 Thread Phil
what equipment are you using now? astron makes a automatic switch (it automagicly switches from AC to DC with loss of AC) there are a couple other makers, I'm sure. you'll also have to consider battery charger(s) too. wm5c [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, New member here.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: WTB: GE EXEC II 66 Split receiver for mobile radio

2007-01-09 Thread Jim B.
Mathew Quaife wrote: Actually I have several 56 splits. When I ordered the xtal, I ordered for high side injection, and it does not want to tune up real well. Put a 147.78 LSI, and it tunes to better than -110 dBm. So this is the reason I want to try a 66 split and see if it will do any

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Vhf Repeater

2007-01-09 Thread frank james73
Ok thanks wheres a good site that tells how to do all of this? 73's From: Nate Bargmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Vhf Repeater Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2007 07:11:22 -0600 * IF YOUR NICE I MAY TELL

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Battery backup

2007-01-09 Thread ve7ltd
I have had good luck using a pair of diodes to isolate a power supply from a charging circuit. I essentially have a Statpower 10amp battery charger (specifically designed for the flooded cells I am using). The batteries float on the charger voltage when the AC power is available. The battery

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Battery backup

2007-01-09 Thread w5zit
A really simple circuit that I have used in a couple of repeaters uses three power diodes and a resistor. Select diodes that will carry the repeater load at about 50% of their rating. Place one diode in series with the power supply to the repeater. This one keeps the voltage from backing up

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Battery backup

2007-01-09 Thread Dave Schmidt
I have to agree with Dave. Using the proper charger or power supply for keeping the batts up. I have my batteries housed in a stainless steel enclosure that is anchored into concrete outside my ham shack. I learned the hard way about using the proper charger... I just tapped into my repeaters

[Repeater-Builder] ge mastr base stuff needed

2007-01-09 Thread Ryan
Hi group, I am looking to buy the following items for a ge mastr vhf highband base factory preamp part # 19c320215g1 or 19c320215g2 for 147.690 mhz and if anyone has the premade n female bulk mount to bnc male cable assemblys and the bnc male to rca male commonly found in units that have the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Battery backup

2007-01-09 Thread Richard
I had a similar experience: I had a couple of deep cycle batteries in an outdoor steel enclosure that I would charge periodically by connecting a standard automotive charger. At times I would forget it was connected, so eventually the batteries were cooked. After some research on the web, I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MFJ_2040 Autopatch repeater controller

2007-01-09 Thread Mike Pugh
very true.. Mike Richard wrote: Heh... Same thing I found; Google is your friend. grin Richard, N7TGB -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Pugh Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 6:57 AM To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Battery backup

2007-01-09 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
One source of (almost) free diode pairs is any alternator shop. The common configuration of diodes in an alternator has three on a plate, and two plates. One plate is common anode, the other plate is common cathode. The common failure mode is that one diode opens or shorts and the technician

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Vhf Repeater

2007-01-09 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 05:11 AM 01/09/07, Nate Bargmann N0NB wrote: * IF YOUR NICE I MAY TELL YOU [EMAIL PROTECTED] [2007 Jan 09 06:55 -0600]: Hi all you know they say there is no dumb question unless you didnt ask it and messed things up so here goes .I am wanting to make a cheap repeater system for 2 meter

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Tone Control

2007-01-09 Thread Tony Faiola
Kent Chong wrote: Hello, Would like to control ICOM, and Vertex radio remotelly by using the tone, for example, change channel, PTT etc. Anybody know the remote control tone standard? Where could I find the informtion? Best Regards, Chong Kwan Meng Hello Kent: I'm not sure if

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Vhf Repeater

2007-01-09 Thread Nate Bargmann
* frank james73 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [2007 Jan 09 10:43 -0600]: Ok thanks wheres a good site that tells how to do all of this? 73's http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/ Google will reveal many more. 73, de Nate -- Wireless | Amateur Radio Station N0NB | Successfully Microsoft

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Battery backup

2007-01-09 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 07:31 PM 01/08/07, you wrote: Hi, New member here. Thanks for allowing me to join. Our club has acquired some large lead-acid 12v batteries we would like to use to back up our repeater in emergency situations. Does anyone know of a good (but simple and inexpensive [we are a very small group

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Battery backup

2007-01-09 Thread Joe Montierth
The simplest way is just to get the IOTA supply and float it across the battery. Thats it, nothing else needed. Get an IOTA big enough to power whatever you have, and still have some left over for charging. You don't need (or want) diodes, resistors, or relays. It shouldn't be that easy, but in

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Battery backup

2007-01-09 Thread Eric Lemmon
Danny, If your batteries are flooded wet cells, as distinct from sealed (VRSLA or AGM) types, you should take care to vent them to the outdoors. Wet cell batteries also require regular monitoring for electrolyte levels and specific gravity. If your power supply has any kind of crowbar device in