[Repeater-Builder] Wireless electricity

2009-09-06 Thread tracomm
Interesting video, worth the time. Wireless electricity, quite interesting. Pass it on... http://tinyurl.com/muwom9 http://tinyurl.com/muwom9

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor UHF project need help.

2009-09-06 Thread tracomm
At one time had 50 Micors on the air, all using CSI-32, Comm Spec Zetron Controllers, all the cards come out. Easy interface. Check repeaterbuilder.com tracomm --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Eric Vincent eric...@... wrote: Hello group, I need to setup an old UHF Micor repeater

[Repeater-Builder] Re: tait repeaters

2009-09-06 Thread tracomm
Acquisition cost for Tait units was high, however they are very reliable, and excellent RX units. Have seen more than a few on Ebay other places quite cheap, saw a 100 watt unit on ebay last month, $300.00. tracomm --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jed Barton j...@... wrote: Hey

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 Mhz repeaters

2009-09-06 Thread Com/Rad Inc
6 Sept 2009 Hello 220 enthusiasts We have a quantity of 220 Mhz T/R modules from R F Technology Pty Ltd., which can be configured into functional repeaters. These are demos or new stock. It is possible if you are interested in a serious build we may be able to offer some hardware for your

[Repeater-Builder] celwave 696 duplexer

2009-09-06 Thread usswitek
Short plea, I am looking for one can from a 696 duplexer. Long explaination why, I have a phelps-dodge/celwave 696 duplexer that was just removed from service. After removing the after removing the cavity to repeater cables, we noticed that the RX side N connector was missing a section of the

[Repeater-Builder] LMR-400 question

2009-09-06 Thread usswitek
I am aware of the reasons to not use LMR-400 in a duplex environment, but I have a question I haven't seen asked before. Is there any reason why the direct burial version of the cable would be better or worse on a repeater? Would the stickey glop in the cable make a difference? tnx for any

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 Mhz repeaters

2009-09-06 Thread Mike Mullarkey
Ed, The RF Technologies repeaters are as good as they get. Ron Tilley is a great guy to deal with and also a good friend and business guy. Mike Mullarkey K7PFJ 6886 Sage Ave Firestone, Co 80504 303-954-9695 Home 303-954-9693 Home Office Fax 303-718-8052 Cellular From:

[Repeater-Builder] Hard Line Coax Connectors

2009-09-06 Thread sjotrollet
Is there any interest in a mess of hardline connectors, the type used by the cable TV outfits? If so, I can make up descriptions and take pix of them. 73 Walt (N4GL)

RE: [Repeater-Builder] LMR-400 question

2009-09-06 Thread Jeff DePolo
I'd tend to think it might be a little better, less oxidation of the braid and foil, and less movement. I only buy the direct burial (DB) version of LMR400 anyway, it's only a few pennies more per foot, I figure it's worth the little extra protection if it gets a nick in the jacket. And, of

[Repeater-Builder] RLC-1 Controller CPU

2009-09-06 Thread terry dalpoas
Hello. I have a Link Communications RLC-1 controller that has a bad repeater port. The only thing wrong with that port is that the 2n7000 FET that keys the PTT is not getting a signal from the processor. I checked at pin 36 of the CPU and it only has .37 volts when it tries to key up the

[Repeater-Builder] De-sense question

2009-09-06 Thread jmp46534
Hi, I have read the large majority of messages on here and the Repeater builders site, and I am still lost. This is the first time I have worked with a repeater in my 30 year ham career and am learning something new everyday.. We installed a GE Mastr II running into pre-amp, a BandPass and

Re: [Repeater-Builder] De-sense question

2009-09-06 Thread WA3GIN
Hi, First thing. Remove the preamp. Those things are only useful after you have a tight working system. Otherwise they can pick noise and that is all you'll hear. To get started, start simple. Be sure the antenna is tight. We use the G7 and found one that came loss at the place where the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] De-sense question

2009-09-06 Thread no6b
At 9/6/2009 11:36, you wrote: Hi, I have read the large majority of messages on here and the Repeater builders site, and I am still lost. This is the first time I have worked with a repeater in my 30 year ham career and am learning something new everyday.. We installed a GE Mastr II running

RE: [Repeater-Builder] De-sense question

2009-09-06 Thread Andrew Seybold
Also-GE power AMPS can spew out lots of crap-have you looked at it with a spectrum analyzer? You need to be very careful how you tune the last stages of the exciter and make sure that it is clean before it goes to the AMP- Andy W6AMS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] De-sense question

2009-09-06 Thread Chuck Kelsey
What kind of cables are used for jumpers? Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: jmp46534 w...@arrl.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 2:36 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] De-sense question Hi, I have read the large majority of messages on

Re: [Repeater-Builder] De-sense question

2009-09-06 Thread Rich Osman
John, Get the preamp out of the circuit and **powered down.** Preamps will take any desense probelm and will make them worse - usually at twice the value of their gain. Do a 'binary search' - Start by getting it to work without stuff. Disconnect the antenna and feedline and put a dummy load

[Repeater-Builder] Re: tait repeaters

2009-09-06 Thread ki4vdp
Hello Group, I have bought many Tait T-855 UHF repeaters both on E-Bay and from private sources. They are excellant units and I now have 7 systems online and working. They are stable and provide crystal clear repeater communications for our GMRS network here in Georgia.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wireless electricity

2009-09-06 Thread Chuck Kelsey
My first question is what frequency does it operate on and, then, what kind of RFI will it cause? Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: tracomm To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 9:55 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Wireless

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 Mhz repeaters

2009-09-06 Thread wa9zzu
-ED Are these for FM or for ACSSB ? AC -- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Com/Rad Inc com-...@... wrote: 6 Sept 2009 Hello 220 enthusiasts We have a quantity of 220 Mhz T/R modules from R F Technology Pty Ltd., which can be configured into functional repeaters. These are

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RLC-1 Controller CPU

2009-09-06 Thread DCFluX
transistor may be shorted between gate and drain, try removing it off the board and try it again. On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 11:29 AM, terry dalpoaskm...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello.  I have a Link Communications RLC-1 controller that has a bad repeater port.  The only thing wrong with that port is

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hard Line Coax Connectors

2009-09-06 Thread D. Daniel McGlothin, KB3MUN
Is there any interest in a mess of hardline connectors, the type used by the cable TV outfits? Walt, I would be interested in 1/2 and 3/4 sized connectors of the CATV hardline. I have just acquired some and am starting to think about necessary connectors. I'm new to this stuff, so any

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RLC-1 Controller CPU

2009-09-06 Thread terry dalpoas
Did try that, no luck. I did manually key it by applying 5V to the gate of the FET. That did work. Does look to be CPU, since it drives the FET directly. From: DCFluX dcf...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 6, 2009

RE: [Repeater-Builder] ATSC pilot frequencies for sig. gen. alignment

2009-09-06 Thread no6b
At 9/5/2009 21:20, you wrote: OK, now that NTSC video is gone, so are my handy local video carriers that I used to use to check the frequency accuracy of my signal generators. However, I understand that there are pilot carriers buried within the 8VSB DTV signals that can be used for

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RLC-1 Controller CPU

2009-09-06 Thread DCFluX
According to the data sheet there is OTPROM and some EEPROM in the part depending on the ordering code, I'd say that there is at least some kind of boot loader if not all of the program memory in there and all of the stored values. See if you can get a replacement micro from the manufacturer. On

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ATSC pilot frequencies for sig. gen. alignment

2009-09-06 Thread DCFluX
I think AM stations have tighter frequency requirements. I think I read some where it was supposed to be + or - 5 hz, of course that is only at 1 to 2 MHz which is still 5ppm stability. Isnt CDMA supposed to use GPS locked rubidium standards? See i you can find aa control channel in the 800-900

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wireless electricity

2009-09-06 Thread Ted Leonard
Makes ya wonder, supposedly it is a magnetic field that does the deed but the fact that there is an inductor and cap in each side there is resonance someplace. Sounds like RF to me. Ted Chuck Kelsey wrote: My first question is what frequency does it operate on and, then, what kind of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wireless electricity

2009-09-06 Thread JOHN MACKEY
that's what I was thinking, it has to be RF. -- Original Message -- Received: Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:07:09 PM PDT From: Ted Leonard n2...@verizon.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wireless electricity Makes ya wonder, supposedly it is a magnetic field

[Repeater-Builder] Re: De-sense question

2009-09-06 Thread jmp46534
Thanks guys for all the answers and suggestions. I will try most of them, probably not the isolator until we can find one. The interconnecting cables for the duplexer are from Wacom and are a matched set of RG214 that came with the 6 cans. I also have RG214 going from the cans to radio and

[Repeater-Builder] Re: De-sense question

2009-09-06 Thread jmp46534
Hi, We screwed the sections together with sheet metal screws before putting up on the tower. 73 John, W3ML --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, WA3GIN wa3...@... wrote: Hi, First thing. Remove the preamp. Those things are only useful after you have a tight working system.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: De-sense question

2009-09-06 Thread JOHN MACKEY
I've heard that many times right before I had to fix someone else's mess. -- Original Message -- Received: Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:32:59 PM PDT From: jmp46534 w...@arrl.net SNIP The radio was tuned using a service monitor by the Ham that set up all of equipment. He owns multiple repeaters

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: De-sense question

2009-09-06 Thread Rich Osman
John, Some comments and observations; Moving a 30 or 40 year old might radio invalidate the fact that it was working at the other site. Duplexers, particularly 'vintage' duplexers don't always travel well. This is particularly true when the person doing the alignment forgets to run the locking

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ATSC pilot frequencies for sig. gen. alignment

2009-09-06 Thread Rich Osman
Except that you need to despread the pilot. The good news is that some companies make saw correlators for the pilot. Bit of work regardless. DCFluX wrote: I think AM stations have tighter frequency requirements. I think I read some where it was supposed to be + or - 5 hz, of course that

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wireless electricity

2009-09-06 Thread Rich Osman
Hard for me to understand how you can have an H field and no E field. JOHN MACKEY wrote: that's what I was thinking, it has to be RF. -- Original Message -- Received: Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:07:09 PM PDT From: Ted Leonard n2...@verizon.net mailto:n2isq%40verizon.net To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wireless electricity

2009-09-06 Thread mung
I saw something on TV where they were using microwave to beam power. They were doing a 60 mile shot to prove they could beam it from space. The thought is solar panels in space and beam it back to earth. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Rich Osman

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wireless electricity

2009-09-06 Thread WA3GIN
They are using 9.XXXMHz. Its in the video. - Original Message - From: m...@highwayusa.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 8:18 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wireless electricity I saw something on TV where they were using

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Wireless electricity

2009-09-06 Thread wb6dgn
Makes ya wonder, supposedly it is a magnetic field that does the deed but the fact that there is an inductor and cap in each side there is resonance someplace. Sounds like RF to me. that's what I was thinking, it has to be RF. Suggest you review the principles of a ferroresonant transformer