Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mini - UHF Connector

2007-04-21 Thread Dexter McIntyre W4DEX
Mike Morris WA6ILQ wrote: > I've had no problems after I put a o-ring around the center pin and > pushed it up inside the plug. Great idea Mike! I can see how the o-ring will keep a little pressure on the connector threads to keep it from vibrating loose. Thanks, Dex

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mini - UHF Connector

2007-04-21 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 08:21 PM 04/18/07, you wrote: >The only sure way to keep these silly connectors from coming loose is to use >Lock Tight! No other way to keep them on when the radio is >installed in heavy >equipment and farm vehicles. Just make it permanent and when the >radio needs to >be removed cut the co

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Remote Base Antenna

2007-04-21 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 07:51 PM 04/19/07, you wrote: >I have a remote base setup on a UHF machine running an RC-210. I would >like to be able to remotely rotate a beam antenna via DTMF over the >repeater. I have figured a way to do this via the controller, but I have >not yet figured out how to know where the beam in

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair Q202 tuning problem

2007-04-21 Thread DCFluX
Having the phase harness the wrong dimensions may cause this. You can either rebuild the harness or atempt to lengthen the center conductor inside the reject capacators.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair Q202 tuning problem

2007-04-21 Thread mch
Are you tuning the new high pass on the old high pass cans and not flipping them (tuning the new low pass RX on the old high pass RX side)? Many people think that the TX has to stay the TX even if the repeater used to be HILO and is now LIHO. High pass should remain high pass and low pass should r

[Repeater-Builder] Sinclair Q202 tuning problem

2007-04-21 Thread kk2ed
I am having an issue tuning a Q202 duplexer. I reviewed the past 144 or so posts regarding Q202 issues, but haven't found any past posts mentioning the following issue. The unit was originally on 165MHz. It has the horizontal copper/dielectric reject stubs which screw into the T-box on top of

[Repeater-Builder] Micor Conversion

2007-04-21 Thread rande
I am converting a full duplex Micor base station to a repeater. The station was pulled from service on the UHF MED channels and won't repeat but will full duplex. I have looked over repeater-builder.com and am not finding an article describing the procedure. Can I just add the squelch gate an

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola R2001A/HS user and service manuals

2007-04-21 Thread Ed Connally
Anyone out there got info on a cd or paper manuals for this piece of equipment ?

[Repeater-Builder] Re: BDA's (was OT: Cell Phone Yagi)

2007-04-21 Thread George Henry
Rubbish? Really? 'coz there are a number of NOV's (Notices of Violation) on the FCC enforcement website for doing just that George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 11:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Service Monitors

2007-04-21 Thread Jack Taylor
I suspect the accuracy of the deviation measurement depends on how the scope is calibrated. I too have for many years used a scanner as a pseudo service monitor. I have used both a calibrated FM signal generator and the local public service channels for reference. The DC coupling of the scope

RE: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Service Monitors

2007-04-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
Paul, That confirms my belief that e-Bay prices are often created by clueless buyers and sellers. I bought my IFR AM/FM 1200 manual directly from IFR (now Aeroflex) for $125, although it was on e-Bay for $200. It's not unusual for a seller to quote a price that is two or three times the manufact

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Service Monitors

2007-04-21 Thread Richard
I did a brief Google search and found several hits. EBay has listings for the operation manual/service manual on CD-ROM. Richard, N7TGB _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Finch Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2007 7:31 PM To: Repeater-Builder@

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Service Monitors

2007-04-21 Thread no6b
At 4/21/2007 14:55, you wrote: >Cheep Service Monitor - Take a receiver and an oscilloscope and calibrate >the scope to measure transmitter deviation. This doesn't quite work. The reason is that the IF filters in NBFM receivers lop off a bit of the incoming signal, resulting in an inaccurate d

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Service Monitors

2007-04-21 Thread Paul Finch
The service manual is impossible to find, saw one on Ebay go for almost 400 Bucks Paul _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Overstreet Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2007 7:07 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Service Monitors

2007-04-21 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
Scott, Look at the following link - this may help you. http://www.kgelectronics.com/ In any event, you could at least send him an email concerning your questions on the 1100S. Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: Scott Overstreet To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Service Monitors

2007-04-21 Thread Scott Overstreet
While we are on the subject of service monitors--- An IFR 1100S is available near here---but Im not familiar with this model. Questions Is there a complete unit description of this model on the Web somewhere? What are the weak points?What should I look out for? Many thanks, Scott

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Service Monitors

2007-04-21 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
I've been looking at getting a better service monitor - I currently have an IFR 1200S, but no options (like a tracking generator). So, I'm wondering . . . has there's been a lot of good said of the HP 8929 series? I've seen the posts and it seems that a lot of the commercial guys cater to this

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Service Monitors

2007-04-21 Thread Steve Bosshard (NU5D)
Cheep Service Monitor - Take a receiver and an oscilloscope and calibrate the scope to measure transmitter deviation. Then use an inexpensive frequency counter. For receiver testing find a surplus generator and use it with the counter and home made deviation meter (receiver / scope combination).

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Service Monitors

2007-04-21 Thread Jack Taylor
Along with a custom built repeater project, how about a custom built basic service monitor? The $1500 and up used/new service monitors are a necessity for those in the business but for those who only have a need to tune an occasional radio, a less expensive tool would be nice. Any suggestions?

[Repeater-Builder] Service Monitors: IFR COM120B vs HP8920A

2007-04-21 Thread skipp025
The price of Service Monitors is all over the map right now. I see prices and availability directly related to the state of the LMR Industry, location and Ebay Action. There always seems to be a "deal of the day" or two laying around just out of sight. Depending on what type and how many fea

[Repeater-Builder] GE MASTRII UHF Machines Available

2007-04-21 Thread Robin Midgett
Hi, I have four GE MASTRII UHF repeaters available for sale; removed from commercial service. Details to be gathered soon but not available now. I could deliver to Dayton easily; just wanted to see if there's any serious interest. Thanks, Robin Midgett K4IDC VHF+ Glutton EM66se