Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Would anyone like to talk about SERA in KY? Off list...

2008-02-19 Thread Larry Wagoner
At 05:50 AM 2/19/2008, you wrote: I am not in KY but just south in TN. When we attempted to contact our representative for some time we finally just gave up and moved on. After some period of time (months) an email was returned. We have once again attempted to contact him and still no reply.

[Repeater-Builder] Re:Would anyone like to talk about SERA in KY? Off list...

2008-02-19 Thread Ben
Yep, I know who the contacts are supposed to be for KY. Known it for years. Other states seem to have active directors...we don't. Last I'll say on list about this. Ben

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Would anyone like to talk about SERA in KY? Off list...

2008-02-19 Thread Tim and Janet
I am not in KY but just south in TN. When we attempted to contact our representative for some time we finally just gave up and moved on. After some period of time (months) an email was returned. We have once again attempted to contact him and still no reply. My limited experience with SERA

[Repeater-Builder] Re: looking for a UHF repeater

2008-02-19 Thread Terry
Save your self a great deal of heartache. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pay the man what he is worth. You will get quality and workmanship, and few if any trips to the site to re-do stuff that wasn't dont right in the first place. Because I guarentee his machine will be. I've been down the ebay

[Repeater-Builder] spacing of a db408 for omni

2008-02-19 Thread georgiaskywarn
I have looked at Skipp's drawing on the website; http://www.repeater-builder.com/db/db-408-b.pdf Also looked at the omni setup on; http://www.repeater-builder.com/db/db-408-instruction-sheet.pdf Couple of questions. It looks like between dipoles #2 and #3 it is 31. Is this going to be the same

[Repeater-Builder] icom f221 uhf radios as link radios

2008-02-19 Thread Jed Barton
Hey guys, any of you ever used the Icom f221 s a link radio? I've heard nothing but good things about them, and are thinking of putting a few of them in service. Any thoughts? I heard these are the radios used in the Icom repeater. Thanks, Jed

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Why it's a 12 Channel Mitrek of course...

2008-02-19 Thread Eric M.
Cool...eh!!! cheers eh, Eric, VA3EAM LOL! skipp025 wrote: A new one for me to see... UNIQUE Motorola 12 Ch Mitrek UHF w/ Accessories Ebay Item number: 260211515553 cheers, s. ps: It's a Canadian Market Mitrek so in addition to being a bit different... the CTCSS encoder also says eh at

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Why it's a 12 Channel Mitrek of course...

2008-02-19 Thread Paul Plack
Canadian reverse-burst! - Original Message - From: skipp025 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:52 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Why it's a 12 Channel Mitrek of course... A new one for me to see... UNIQUE Motorola 12 Ch Mitrek UHF w/

[Repeater-Builder] Re: star washers on db antennas

2008-02-19 Thread gregory . beat
Robert - McMaster-Carr is a very good source. Their HQ offices and regional warehouse are in Elmhurst, IL -- within 1 mile of my QTH ... SO I drive over to the Will Call window and pick-up my order the same day (spoils me) !!! However, some itmes are a minimum quantity size of 100. In

[Repeater-Builder] Why it's a 12 Channel Mitrek of course...

2008-02-19 Thread skipp025
A new one for me to see... UNIQUE Motorola 12 Ch Mitrek UHF w/ Accessories Ebay Item number: 260211515553 cheers, s. ps: It's a Canadian Market Mitrek so in addition to being a bit different... the CTCSS encoder also says eh at the end of every transmission... :-)

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: looking for a UHF repeater

2008-02-19 Thread Com/Rad Inc
ATTN: Eric An you contact me o ff list? 73 Ed K9QPJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Terry To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 5:51 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: looking for a UHF repeater Save your self a great deal of

Re: [SPAM][Repeater-Builder] Re: Would anyone like to talk about SERA in KY? Off list...

2008-02-19 Thread Mike Pugh
Tim and Janet wrote: I am not in KY but just south in TN. When we attempted to contact our representative for some time we finally just gave up and moved on. After some period of time (months) an email was returned. We have once again attempted to contact him and still no reply. My

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Why it's a 12 Channel Mitrek of course...

2008-02-19 Thread Jeff DePolo
ps: It's a Canadian Market Mitrek so in addition to being a bit different... the CTCSS encoder also says eh at the end of every transmission... :-) Canadian reverse-burst! Back in the 80's, one of the local repeaters here used DVR tracks for courtesy tones. One of the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] spacing of a db408 for omni

2008-02-19 Thread Jeff DePolo
Couple of questions. It looks like between dipoles #2 and #3 it is 31. Is this going to be the same if it is setup for omni? It may change a bit depending on how much slack there is in the harness. In reality, there will be little change in gain (on the horizon) if the spacing is varied

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Combination of Omni and Yagi antenna

2008-02-19 Thread Robin Midgett
I can supply .pdf files of power divider construction (from both ARRL RSGB). These are how I built mine; they work. Maybe post in the files section? If so, who do I send them to? At 12:05 PM 2/19/2008, you wrote: Does any know is it possible to use two antenna with a matching line, I mean a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Combination of Omni and Yagi antenna

2008-02-19 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Decibel Products called something similar a Keyhole Pattern array. (3 dB omni and 2, 3 ele yagis in VHF). Steve NU5D Camilo So wrote: Does any know is it possible to use two antenna with a matching line, I mean a G7 and a 12 element Yagi, on 220 MHZ, my G7 have a very good coverage in

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dayton?

2008-02-19 Thread Duane Hall
I have received the inside exhibitor paperwork, but so far, nothing about the outside spaces. Duane AB8QU Jeff DePolo wrote: Maybe a little off topic, but since we always seem to meet up with a bunch of other repeater-builder denizens every year at Dayton, maybe not... Has everyone else

[Repeater-Builder] Dayton?

2008-02-19 Thread Jeff DePolo
Maybe a little off topic, but since we always seem to meet up with a bunch of other repeater-builder denizens every year at Dayton, maybe not... Has everyone else received their annual package from the Dayton Hamvention folks this year for flea market spaces? Seems to me that I usually received

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Dayton?

2008-02-19 Thread n9wys
This sounds familiar - didn't they experience similar problems in the recent past? BTW - Jeff: the 900 duplexer/isolator combo you built for me is working like a charm! Many thanks!! Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Paul Finch Jeff,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Dayton?

2008-02-19 Thread Jim Cicirello
Hi Jeff, No package here, so I went on line and found that we had to send for our spaces by February 15th for them to guarantee us the spaces we had last year. I went on line and sent them my vendor ticket request and 2008 Dayton Hamvention Flea Market Agreement I downloaded and signed, along

[Repeater-Builder] Combination of Omni and Yagi antenna

2008-02-19 Thread Camilo So
Does any know is it possible to use two antenna with a matching line, I mean a G7 and a 12 element Yagi, on 220 MHZ, my G7 have a very good coverage in farther distance, but at a closer distance there is a dead spot due to tall building blocking on the way, but if I use the yagi pointed to that

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Dayton?

2008-02-19 Thread Paul Finch
Jeff, From what I have seen so far they are very slow and seem unorganized this year. About three years ago I called and it was all set up, this year I called several times with no answer on the phone. Got a call finally from one of the chairmen saying he would have the Flea guy call that

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Dayton?

2008-02-19 Thread Jeff DePolo
No package here, so I went on line and found that we had to send for our spaces by February 15th for them to guarantee us the spaces we had last year. I went on line and sent them my vendor ticket request and 2008 Dayton Hamvention Flea Market Agreement I downloaded and signed, along with

[Repeater-Builder] SERA Announces Digital Voice Repeater Bandplans

2008-02-19 Thread Mark Thompson
http://www.sera.org/D-Star%20Position%20Statement%20-%203.htm Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: star washers on db antennas

2008-02-19 Thread Steve Glatzel
You are passing up a great resource, ACE Hardware, they have huge assortments of this tryp of hardware both in METRIC and SAE, of all types of alloys, both steel, aluminum, stainless and copper. Don't overlook it for convience and the ability to pick your own part. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Would anyone like to talk about SERA in KY? Off lis

2008-02-19 Thread w4wsm
Mike, I said I wouldn't post again on this subject but here is one more anyway:-) I understand completely about health or other personal problems getting in the way of your hobby but this is a little different. Many people are depending on you to do a job you volunteered to do. In fact in this

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: looking for a UHF repeater

2008-02-19 Thread ka9qjg
The only Problem in Having the repeater builders Kevin and Scott Makes it for You the way You want it , is When You get it back and put it at a Site You never get to see it anymore it just keeps on working and working well unless Mother Nature gets You Don KA9QJG

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola XPR 8300 - Mototrbo Repeater

2008-02-19 Thread chartmd83
Can anyone say Telario? or Privacy Plus? Try using one of those products for an Amateur repeater and I'll give you $1.00. Just about as useful. The product is stretching the limits of being a supportable product. It fits the other profiles of new radios where in this case without a Service

[Repeater-Builder] Re: star washers on db antennas

2008-02-19 Thread georgiaskywarn
I have checked at 3 Ace's, 2 Home Depot's, and 1 Lowe's in the south metro Atlanta area. They have zinc, but not stainless. Thanks though for all the great suggestions. Again I have found a great source for parts local to me (Aircraft Spruce). They were actually cheaper than the big box

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: star washers on db antennas

2008-02-19 Thread Fred Seamans
Not all ACE Hardware stores have a complete line of Stainless hardware! Also be careful of stainless from China. Large size bolts are sometimes mis-marked as to their strength and some stainless is not pure. Take along a good magnet when purchasing stainless products. You can't measure the quality

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Would anyone like to talk about SERA in KY? Off list...

2008-02-19 Thread R. K. Brumback
I have worked with them on my location and while things move slow they came through for me. I was really in no hurry, but they were friendly anytime I contacted them for information. I joined SERA but have never received the news journal. I was wondering if they still print it. I personally wish

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola XPR 8300 - Mototrbo Repeater

2008-02-19 Thread Mike Mullarkey
Hi to all, The Motorola MOTOTRBO repeater is yes a TDMA product. Keep in mind it is the first release offering and there will be many changes with firmware regarding these products. How about a TDMA product that will have the ability to have two time slots using the same frequency and what it

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola XPR 8300 - Mototrbo Repeater

2008-02-19 Thread Chuck Kelsey
M/A-Com offers 4-slots on their TDMA products. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Mike Mullarkey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 6:33 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola XPR 8300 - Mototrbo Repeater Hi to all,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola XPR 8300 - Mototrbo Repeater

2008-02-19 Thread Nate Duehr
Mike Mullarkey wrote: The Motorola MOTOTRBO repeater is yes a TDMA product. Keep in mind it is the first release offering and there will be many changes with firmware regarding these products. How about a TDMA product that will have the Hi Mike. So many products are this way these days...

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola XPR 8300 - Mototrbo Repeater

2008-02-19 Thread Kris Kirby
On Tue, 19 Feb 2008, Mike Mullarkey wrote: However costs twice as much as a system operator to implement. We all HAMS will be at a digital standard at one time and we all know change is a hard thing to handle. Ham should not be capitalized except at the start of a sentance, as one would for

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Combination of Omni and Yagi antenna

2008-02-19 Thread Camilo So
Thank you Robin for the reply, my email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] its also in qrz.com as W4CSO. 73 w4cso - Original Message - From: Robin Midgett To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Combination

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola XPR 8300 - Mototrbo Repeater

2008-02-19 Thread michaelhq54
Actually, that would be grammer. He spelled it correctly. The grammer patrol?? -Original Message- From: Kris Kirby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:14:20 To:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola XPR 8300 - Mototrbo Repeater On Tue,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Combination of Omni and Yagi antenna

2008-02-19 Thread Camilo So
Thank You to all for the feedback, its nice to learn something new its day. Camilo W4CSO - Original Message - From: Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D) To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:21 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Combination of Omni

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Combination of Omni and Yagi antenna

2008-02-19 Thread skipp025
Might also be an idea to simply power divide/combine two G7 Antennas spread x-distance from each other. ... and another option with two G6 or G7 antennas... Fed 1/4 wave out of phase you can obtain a directional lobe based on similar descriptioin of the adcock df antenna feed system.

[Repeater-Builder] O.T. Radio Antenna Made of Plasma

2008-02-19 Thread Camilo So
In case some one is interested, something new here is the http://www.livescience.com/technology/071205-plasma-antenna.html, Enjoy W4CSO

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dayton?

2008-02-19 Thread Scott Zimmerman
Jeff, I didn't get one, but that's not really surprising since I wasn't there last year as a vendor. If I remember correctly they didn't mail packets for 2005 or 2006. I would just go to their website and register that way. Scott Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 474 Barnett Rd

[Repeater-Builder] Re:Combination of Omni and Yagi antenna

2008-02-19 Thread rrath
I was told once a long time ago that the antennas need to be the same gain, Is this true? Rod

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola XPR 8300 - Mototrbo Repeater

2008-02-19 Thread Mike Mullarkey
HI Nate, When they introduced the product line. There intent is to discontinue some of there other model lines by doing so. Look at the Vertex buyout and with all there engineers they just aquired you will most likely see other features soon. The systems audio and performance is awesome with

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: looking for a UHF repeater

2008-02-19 Thread Scott Zimmerman
Is that REALLY a bad thing?? I know they look pretty and all, but . Scott Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 474 Barnett Rd Boswell, PA 15531 - Original Message - From: ka9qjg To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 3:26 PM Subject:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola XPR 8300 - Mototrbo Repeater

2008-02-19 Thread Mike Mullarkey
Chuck, Lets compare Cellular vrs 2-way radio. _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 4:43 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola XPR 8300 -

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola XPR 8300 - Mototrbo Repeater

2008-02-19 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I'm not sure I follow. That said, I'm certainly no expert on digital radio and the various formats. I was merely pointing out that M/A-Com's OpenSky two-way is 4-slot (allowing 4 voice conversations on a single RF channel). Chuck - Original Message - From: Mike Mullarkey To:

[Repeater-Builder] Re:Combination of Omni and Yagi antenna

2008-02-19 Thread Laryn Lohman
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was told once a long time ago that the antennas need to be the same gain, Is this true? Rod No. The DB215 (which may not be available anymore), consisted of two dipoles for the omni part (3dbd gain), and two stacked

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: looking for a UHF repeater

2008-02-19 Thread ka9qjg
Is that REALLY a bad thing?? I know they look pretty and all, but . Scott __, I meant that in a good way out of sight out of mind and Working,, No fingers and Golden Screwdrivers needed when the job was done right the first time , nothing else to improve on. Or mess up . Some of

RE: [Repeater-Builder] CDM750 Programming

2008-02-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
Jonathan, The CPS for the CDM750 and other Professional Series radios is HVN9025. You cannot buy RSS or CPS from a dealer; only Motorola can sell you the software, since you must first sign a licensing agreement. This is not a problem if you are a Self-Servicing End User and can provide the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Eclipse Repeaters

2008-02-19 Thread Charles Mumphrey Kc5ozh
Hello Luke and the Group! Go here to this link: http://rftechnology.com.au/downloads/ Look for: sm2k_v2.2.3.exe ServiceMonitor 2000 v2.2.3 (458K) Program install file Enjoy! Charlie It is not the class of license the Amateur holds, but the class of the Amateur that holds the license. Charles

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Eclipse Repeaters

2008-02-19 Thread Eric Vincent
Hi Luke, I have this soft on my hard drive. Go at this address and download it! http://www.mediafire.com/?6bxxmnf5eug Have fun and let me know if it’s what you need. 73’ Eric VE2VXT _ De : Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de Luke Envoyé : 19

[Repeater-Builder] Eclipse Repeaters

2008-02-19 Thread Luke
Hello everyone, Just searching around for the software for the RF-Technologies Eclipse Series repeaters. I think the program is called System Monitor 2000 for Windows, it used to be on my old laptop that has now died. Our CBRS repeater is needing some attention and prob re-tuning. Rx

[Repeater-Builder] Comspec TS-64 and PURC 5k ACB

2008-02-19 Thread Mike Wolthuis
Does anyone have pinout information on connecting a Comspec TS-64 PL board to a PURC 5k ACB? I have pictures of one group that has done it and thank-you to them, but the wiring colors have changed on the Comspec board. I am wondering if it has to be hard soldered to the ACB or if someone

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola XPR 8300 - Mototrbo Repeater

2008-02-19 Thread Nate Duehr
On Feb 19, 2008, at 7:32 PM, Chuck Kelsey wrote: I'm not sure I follow. That said, I'm certainly no expert on digital radio and the various formats. I was merely pointing out that M/A- Com's OpenSky two-way is 4-slot (allowing 4 voice conversations on a single RF channel). How wide a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Eclipse Repeaters

2008-02-19 Thread Nate Duehr
On Feb 19, 2008, at 8:38 PM, Luke wrote: feedlines and Hydrator, but Rx side still very, very average. Okay, I have to ask... because curiosity killed the cat... What's a Hydrator? -- Nate Duehr, WY0X [EMAIL PROTECTED]