RE: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A

2010-02-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
Joe,

Your screen shots actually prove my point.  Both of the pass plots reveal
that your duplexer's pass response is far from optimum, which is precisely
the reason for selecting the proper duplexer model to tune.  If your
duplexer was originally designed for operation in the 440-450 MHz band, the
peak of the pass plots and the nadir of the notch plots would be exactly 5
MHz apart.  Your TX pass plot shows that the peak is about 900 kHz to the
left of your desired frequency, and your RX pass plot shows that the peak is
off-scale to the right- considerably more than a MHz away from the desired
frequency.

73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY


-Original Message-
From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 6:55 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A

  

Eric,

I tuned up a 633-6A from a GR-300 recently and got some respectable 
results. Pass frequency loss was around -1.5dB and notch loss was 
around -85 to -90dB. I've attached the sweeps.

73, Joe, K1ike

Eric Lemmon wrote:
 Paul,

 The Motorola TDE7780A duplexer is simply a relabeled Celwave 633-6A-2N
unit,
 and it is designed for 450-470 MHz. It is the standard duplexer furnished
 in GR300, GR1225, RKR1225, and CDR700 repeaters. The duplexer is okay for
 non-critical use at low-density RF sites, such as at construction sites.
 The compact mobile notch design has very little bandpass action, since its
 operation is based solely upon the notch.

 I have tried to tune such duplexers down into the Amateur 70cm band, with
 little success.

snip 



Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-4072 duplexers

2010-02-06 Thread Gary Hoff

I tuned one at one time on 447.05/442.05 and it worked well.  Don't
remember the rejection numbers though.
Gary - K7NEY


On 2/5/2010 9:52 PM, James Adkins wrote:


Wondering if anyone knows if the 6-cavity set of DB-4072's made for 
450-470 MHz will go down to 444.425 MHz / 449.425 MHz?



I know the specs say only down to 450, looking for anyone that's tuned 
these in the real world and how low you've tuned them.


Thanks,

--
James Adkins, KB0NHX




[Repeater-Builder] NewBy

2010-02-06 Thread bainbridge_steve
Hi
Iam a new user to the group. My name is Steve licenced
radio amateur M1SWB and I live in Liverpool UK.
Main interests are building repeaters and fixing them :-)
Iam currently building a 6mtr unit and need a Procom
DPF 6/6 HX-150 duplexer, so if anyone has such a beast
for sale, please contact me.

73

Steve



[Repeater-Builder] Master 2 and DCS

2010-02-06 Thread gervais
hi all
my master 2 repeater has a tone of 141.3 hz.
i remember that when i programm my Phoenix i can setup a DCS tone ,Digital code.
Is there a board that you slot into the Master 2 so it could use a DCS ?

thanks
Gervais ve2ckn


[Repeater-Builder] Re: Space-saving 6m repeater antenna?

2010-02-06 Thread skipp025
Hi Stranger, 

 rfburnz rfpo...@... wrote:
 Having used the DB-212 for a 6M repeater project, I can assure 
 you they work extremely well (unless you are on a rf noisy 
 hilltop like I was (emphasize WAS!) 

I measured about 11 dB of 53MHz desense at what I believe is the 
site you're talking about, which is better than the measured 13dB 
desense down at 42MHz. Although it's not great, it is quite usable. 
Let's put your six meter box back on the air... or do your ten 
meter box... 

 This is because they have more metal hanging out there to 
 capture signals (half wave) but more important they are a 
 side mtd antenna withe a cardioid pattern. 

I'm a strong believer in having more antenna real estate to 
improve what I informally call the available antenna surface 
area target, which gets even more important as the frequency 
gets into the UHF band (rises). 

A side mounted antenna will probably never be a true omni pattern 
and the cardioid pattern can be used to null problems and/or 
enhance coverage areas (the obvious). 

 Well, before someone pipes in, yes, for omnidirectional 
 coverage you need two or four or, if you have LOTS of tower 
 space, combine SIX of them like the 6M repeater in  Nixa, 
 MO that I posted info on recently.   

I'm using modified Kreco and Sinclair SD-110 Antennas. 

 Here's a link to modification instructions on both the 
 DB-201 and DB-212
 http://www.xanaduu.com/db201/

Interesting... thanks. I just drew out the information for the 
70 MHz Decibel Folded Dipole. I have to get that scanned into 
pdf to make it available but it will get done. 

 OT = If someone knows where a 37 MHz DB antenna might be 
 available please let me know, thanks 
 W6MTF   

I'm letting you know... you're overdue for a visit anyway. 
Email me direct when you get a spare moment. 

skipp 




 
 --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Tyke tyke1954@ wrote:
 
  good morning Martin,
  
 Why not use a db-201 folded loop ground plane instead? It is half the 
  length of the db-212 which needs at least 2 bays to be halfway decent. 
  (they make em with 3 and 4 bays also.  the pattern off of the 4 bay is the 
  best for coverage. The 3 bay has too much 3 leaf clover effect). 
  
 Anyhow, I have 4 of the db-201s' right now that i'm shortening for 6m. 
  It is only about 51-52 inches total height(1/2 wave folded loop). these 
  antennas' have no gain , but are DC grounded and will side mount Ok. Put it 
  about 4 ft. out from the tower. 
  
 It seems to me that if you are restricted on antenna space and height 
  then it can't be a good location or have very good coverage to begin with. 
  just my opinion!!! These antennas areplentiful. just look for old 
  busunesses or Police , fire and city gov. locatons that used to use 
  low-band  many years ago.a j-pole for repeater use is ok too, just real 
  long!!!
 





Re: [Repeater-Builder] Master 2 and DCS

2010-02-06 Thread Doug Bade
There used to be an add on board from Comm Spec that could add 
DCS/DCG/DPL to a suitable radio. Many aftermarket repeater controllers 
can do DCG/DCS.

DCS modulation needs to be sent into a varactor modulator stage... 
Direct FM exciters on Mastr II can do it native on the CTCSS port... 
Older Phase Modulated exciters need to be handled differently... 
Injecting DCS on the compensation line is a suitable possibility . The 
suggested discriminator pickoff for DCS is a point in the rx in front of 
Volume Sq Hi... so best to pick it off with a separate wire.

Doug
KD8B
gervais wrote:

 hi all
 my master 2 repeater has a tone of 141.3 hz.
 i remember that when i programm my Phoenix i can setup a DCS tone 
 ,Digital code.
 Is there a board that you slot into the Master 2 so it could use a DCS ?
 thanks
 Gervais ve2ckn
 







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Re: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A

2010-02-06 Thread Joe
Correct, but if I remember you were claiming 3dB loss at the pass 
frequencies.  I was seeing about 1.5dB loss.  I claimed respectable 
results, not perfect results.  I think it is still acceptable for ham 
use.  Everything is a compromise when you push the equipment past it's 
limits, but the typical ham is frugal (aka me) and accepts a little 
degradation for economy.

73, Joe, K1ike
Another parsimonious Yankee ham.

73, Joe, K1ike

Eric Lemmon wrote:
 Joe,

 Your screen shots actually prove my point.  Both of the pass plots reveal
 that your duplexer's pass response is far from optimum, which is precisely
 the reason for selecting the proper duplexer model to tune.  If your
 duplexer was originally designed for operation in the 440-450 MHz band, the
 peak of the pass plots and the nadir of the notch plots would be exactly 5
 MHz apart.  Your TX pass plot shows that the peak is about 900 kHz to the
 left of your desired frequency, and your RX pass plot shows that the peak is
 off-scale to the right- considerably more than a MHz away from the desired
 frequency.

 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY


 -Original Message-
 From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe
 Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 6:55 PM
 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A

   

 Eric,

 I tuned up a 633-6A from a GR-300 recently and got some respectable 
 results. Pass frequency loss was around -1.5dB and notch loss was 
 around -85 to -90dB. I've attached the sweeps.

 73, Joe, K1ike

 Eric Lemmon wrote:
   
 Paul,

 The Motorola TDE7780A duplexer is simply a relabeled Celwave 633-6A-2N
 
 unit,
   
 and it is designed for 450-470 MHz. It is the standard duplexer furnished
 in GR300, GR1225, RKR1225, and CDR700 repeaters. The duplexer is okay for
 non-critical use at low-density RF sites, such as at construction sites.
 The compact mobile notch design has very little bandpass action, since its
 operation is based solely upon the notch.

 I have tried to tune such duplexers down into the Amateur 70cm band, with
 little success.
 

 snip 



 



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[Repeater-Builder] PURC Lowband station SCR replacement

2010-02-06 Thread Joe
Just a long shot

We are repairing a PURC high power base station that uses an SCR marked 
9349 for switching a bias voltage.  Anyone know of a source or 
replacement for the Motorola 9349 SCR?

Thanks,
Joe


[Repeater-Builder] TM-g707 power

2010-02-06 Thread n...@bellsouth.net
I searched the files but did not see what I needed. Is there a pot/mod in the 
g707a to turn the med-power level up to 20-25watts or turn the hi-power setting 
down to 20-25 watts Have found nothing on the internet searching for mods 
fer this rig.
 Not sure just how warm the rig gets using it as a remote base. The fan helps I 
know, but 50 watts on hi-power is pretty much fer continous duty at times.

Thanks,
Dennis  no5c



[Repeater-Builder] Re: PURC Lowband station SCR replacement

2010-02-06 Thread skipp025
Teccor 

http://www.littelfuse.com/products/Acquired+Brand/Teccor/search.html 

s. 

 Joe k1ike_m...@... wrote:
 Just a long shot
 We are repairing a PURC high power base station that 
 uses an SCR marked 9349 for switching a bias voltage.  
 Anyone know of a source or replacement for the Motorola 
 9349 SCR?
 Thanks,
 Joe





Re: [Repeater-Builder] Master 2 and DCS

2010-02-06 Thread gervais
humm Doug
i thaught it would simpler for me too install this board,,,
i wonder if the little TKR-720 of Kenwood can do DCS???
Thanks for your observation

gervais
ve2ckn


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From: Doug Bade k...@thebades.net
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 3:04 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Master 2 and DCS

 There used to be an add on board from Comm Spec that could add 
 DCS/DCG/DPL to a suitable radio. Many aftermarket repeater controllers 
 can do DCG/DCS.
 
 DCS modulation needs to be sent into a varactor modulator stage... 
 Direct FM exciters on Mastr II can do it native on the CTCSS port... 
 Older Phase Modulated exciters need to be handled differently... 
 Injecting DCS on the compensation line is a suitable possibility . The 
 suggested discriminator pickoff for DCS is a point in the rx in front of 
 Volume Sq Hi... so best to pick it off with a separate wire.
 
 Doug
 KD8B
 gervais wrote:

 hi all
 my master 2 repeater has a tone of 141.3 hz.
 i remember that when i programm my Phoenix i can setup a DCS tone 
 ,Digital code.
 Is there a board that you slot into the Master 2 so it could use a DCS ?
 thanks
 Gervais ve2ckn
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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[Repeater-Builder] second radio to MASTR II base

2010-02-06 Thread n0fpe
Can one hook a second transeiver to a MII repeater without a controller. I dont 
care if it is active all the time. I just want to know how to hook one up to 
the back plane. I also have the SQ operated relay installed.



RE: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A

2010-02-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
Point taken.  One factor that will directly affect how the subject duplexer
will perform at 70cm is where the original factory tuning was.  For example,
if the factory tuning was in the 450-455 MHz band, such a duplexer will
likely perform better at 70cm than will a duplexer that originally was
factory-tuned for the 460-465 MHz band.  The results I quoted were for a
duplexer in the latter class.

73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY


-Original Message-
From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:59 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A

  

Correct, but if I remember you were claiming 3dB loss at the pass 
frequencies. I was seeing about 1.5dB loss. I claimed respectable 
results, not perfect results. I think it is still acceptable for ham 
use. Everything is a compromise when you push the equipment past its 
limits, but the typical ham is frugal (aka me) and accepts a little 
degradation for economy.

73, Joe, K1ike
Another parsimonious Yankee ham.

73, Joe, K1ike

Eric Lemmon wrote:
 Joe,

 Your screen shots actually prove my point. Both of the pass plots reveal
 that your duplexer's pass response is far from optimum, which is precisely
 the reason for selecting the proper duplexer model to tune. If your
 duplexer was originally designed for operation in the 440-450 MHz band,
the
 peak of the pass plots and the nadir of the notch plots would be exactly 5
 MHz apart. Your TX pass plot shows that the peak is about 900 kHz to the
 left of your desired frequency, and your RX pass plot shows that the peak
is
 off-scale to the right- considerably more than a MHz away from the desired
 frequency.

 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY


 -Original Message-
 From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com 
 [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Joe
 Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 6:55 PM
 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com 
 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A

 

 Eric,

 I tuned up a 633-6A from a GR-300 recently and got some respectable 
 results. Pass frequency loss was around -1.5dB and notch loss was 
 around -85 to -90dB. I've attached the sweeps.

 73, Joe, K1ike

 Eric Lemmon wrote:
 
 Paul,

 The Motorola TDE7780A duplexer is simply a relabeled Celwave 633-6A-2N
 
 unit,
 
 and it is designed for 450-470 MHz. It is the standard duplexer furnished
 in GR300, GR1225, RKR1225, and CDR700 repeaters. The duplexer is okay for
 non-critical use at low-density RF sites, such as at construction sites.
 The compact mobile notch design has very little bandpass action, since
its
 operation is based solely upon the notch.

 I have tried to tune such duplexers down into the Amateur 70cm band, with
 little success.
 

 snip 



 



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Re: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A

2010-02-06 Thread Joe
I wonder what they do to the internal coupling at the factory when they 
tune them.  Maybe it is something that can be done in the field with a 
little surgery?

Joe

Eric Lemmon wrote:
 Point taken.  One factor that will directly affect how the subject duplexer
 will perform at 70cm is where the original factory tuning was.  For example,
 if the factory tuning was in the 450-455 MHz band, such a duplexer will
 likely perform better at 70cm than will a duplexer that originally was
 factory-tuned for the 460-465 MHz band.  The results I quoted were for a
 duplexer in the latter class.

 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY


 -Original Message-
 From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe
 Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:59 PM
 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A

   

 Correct, but if I remember you were claiming 3dB loss at the pass 
 frequencies. I was seeing about 1.5dB loss. I claimed respectable 
 results, not perfect results. I think it is still acceptable for ham 
 use. Everything is a compromise when you push the equipment past its 
 limits, but the typical ham is frugal (aka me) and accepts a little 
 degradation for economy.

 73, Joe, K1ike
 Another parsimonious Yankee ham.

 73, Joe, K1ike

   



RE: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A

2010-02-06 Thread Jeff DePolo

I've disassembled and compared the ham-split PD633-6A-1N and regular 450-470
PD633-6A-2N.  The resonators are identical; they're the same length.  The
difference is where they are tapped - the low-split model is tapped about
1/4 further up the resonator than the 460 MHz version.  The semi-rigid
interconnect cables are slightly longer on the low-split model as you might
expect.  I took pictures and started writing it up as an article but never
finished...

--- Jeff WN3A


 -Original Message-
 From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
 [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe
 Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 9:45 PM
 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A
 
   
 
 I wonder what they do to the internal coupling at the factory 
 when they 
 tune them. Maybe it is something that can be done in the field with a 
 little surgery?
 
 Joe
 
 Eric Lemmon wrote:
  Point taken. One factor that will directly affect how the 
 subject duplexer
  will perform at 70cm is where the original factory tuning 
 was. For example,
  if the factory tuning was in the 450-455 MHz band, such a 
 duplexer will
  likely perform better at 70cm than will a duplexer that 
 originally was
  factory-tuned for the 460-465 MHz band. The results I 
 quoted were for a
  duplexer in the latter class.
 
  73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
 
 
  -Original Message-
  From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
 mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com 
  [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
 mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Joe
  Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:59 PM
  To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
 mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com 
  Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A
 
  
 
  Correct, but if I remember you were claiming 3dB loss at the pass 
  frequencies. I was seeing about 1.5dB loss. I claimed respectable 
  results, not perfect results. I think it is still 
 acceptable for ham 
  use. Everything is a compromise when you push the equipment 
 past its 
  limits, but the typical ham is frugal (aka me) and accepts a little 
  degradation for economy.
 
  73, Joe, K1ike
  Another parsimonious Yankee ham.
 
  73, Joe, K1ike
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
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RE: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A

2010-02-06 Thread Jeff DePolo

Oh, forgot to mention.  If you turn your unit upside-down, you should see
rubber plugs near the fed ends of each resonator.  You can fine-tweak the
taps through these holes.  It's pretty easy to break a wire, so I wouldn't
recommend you go in there and start twistin' and tweakin' with any
significant amount of force.  Adjusting the distance of the tap wire (center
conductor) from the resonator will have a small, but measurable, effect on
insertion loss and return loss.

3MB JPEG of a disassembled PD633: 

http://www.broadsci.com/foo/IMG_6010.jpg

3MB JPEG showing what happens when you mis-tune or over-power one of these
duplexers (capacitive loading slug and teflon insulator fried) - they are
NOT very forgiving:

http://www.broadsci.com/foo/IMG_6031.jpg

--- Jeff WN3A
 

 -Original Message-
 From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
 [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff DePolo
 Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 10:55 PM
 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A
 
   
 
 
 I've disassembled and compared the ham-split PD633-6A-1N and 
 regular 450-470
 PD633-6A-2N. The resonators are identical; they're the same 
 length. The
 difference is where they are tapped - the low-split model is 
 tapped about
 1/4 further up the resonator than the 460 MHz version. The semi-rigid
 interconnect cables are slightly longer on the low-split 
 model as you might
 expect. I took pictures and started writing it up as an 
 article but never
 finished...
 
 --- Jeff WN3A
 
  -Original Message-
  From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
 mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com  
  [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
 mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Joe
  Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 9:45 PM
  To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
 mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com 
  Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A
  
  
  
  I wonder what they do to the internal coupling at the factory 
  when they 
  tune them. Maybe it is something that can be done in the 
 field with a 
  little surgery?
  
  Joe
  
  Eric Lemmon wrote:
   Point taken. One factor that will directly affect how the 
  subject duplexer
   will perform at 70cm is where the original factory tuning 
  was. For example,
   if the factory tuning was in the 450-455 MHz band, such a 
  duplexer will
   likely perform better at 70cm than will a duplexer that 
  originally was
   factory-tuned for the 460-465 MHz band. The results I 
  quoted were for a
   duplexer in the latter class.
  
   73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
  
  
   -Original Message-
   From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
 mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com  
  mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com 
   [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
 mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com  
  mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Joe
   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:59 PM
   To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com 
 mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com  
  mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com 
   Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A
  
   
  
   Correct, but if I remember you were claiming 3dB loss at the pass 
   frequencies. I was seeing about 1.5dB loss. I claimed respectable 
   results, not perfect results. I think it is still 
  acceptable for ham 
   use. Everything is a compromise when you push the equipment 
  past its 
   limits, but the typical ham is frugal (aka me) and 
 accepts a little 
   degradation for economy.
  
   73, Joe, K1ike
   Another parsimonious Yankee ham.
  
   73, Joe, K1ike
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
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Re: [Repeater-Builder] PURC Lowband station SCR replacement

2010-02-06 Thread allan crites
Joe,
The M9349 is an RCA 2N3525.
AC

--- On Sat, 2/6/10, Joe k1ike_m...@snet.net wrote:


From: Joe k1ike_m...@snet.net
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] PURC Lowband station SCR replacement
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010, 5:07 PM


  



Just a long shot

We are repairing a PURC high power base station that uses an SCR marked 
9349 for switching a bias voltage. Anyone know of a source or 
replacement for the Motorola 9349 SCR?

Thanks,
Joe







RE: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A

2010-02-06 Thread no6b
At 2/6/2010 20:08, you wrote:

Oh, forgot to mention.  If you turn your unit upside-down, you should see
rubber plugs near the fed ends of each resonator.  You can fine-tweak the
taps through these holes.  It's pretty easy to break a wire, so I wouldn't
recommend you go in there and start twistin' and tweakin' with any
significant amount of force.  Adjusting the distance of the tap wire (center
conductor) from the resonator will have a small, but measurable, effect on
insertion loss and return loss.

3MB JPEG of a disassembled PD633:

http://www.broadsci.com/foo/IMG_6010.jpg

Never completely disassembled one, so nice to see what's inside - thanks 
for posting the nice pic.

3MB JPEG showing what happens when you mis-tune or over-power one of these
duplexers (capacitive loading slug and teflon insulator fried) - they are
NOT very forgiving:

http://www.broadsci.com/foo/IMG_6031.jpg

Let me guess: this was removed from the resonator nearest to the TX 
port.  I did this to one years ago, though the damage was not as 
dramatic.  We were increasing the power beyond 50 watts  saw something 
happen at about 80 watts, so we shut down  took it out of service 
immediately.  The teflon insulator had arced through the longer thin 
section  looked a lot like the one in your picture, maybe not quite as 
much charring visible.  Fortunately the tuning slug was not damaged.  I 
ended up cleaning out the insulator the best I could  swapping it with the 
one in the TX resonator closest to the antenna port.

Most mobile duplexers are rated for 50 watts max. TX power.  That rating is 
quite accurate.

Bob NO6B



RE: [Repeater-Builder] NewBy

2010-02-06 Thread Mark
Welcome, Steve!  

You'll find this list is a wealth of information when you decide to build a
repeater, or for most other discussions of technical nature.

Great bunch of guys here!

73 de Mark - N9WYS

-Original Message-
From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of bainbridge_steve

Hi
Iam a new user to the group. My name is Steve licenced
radio amateur M1SWB and I live in Liverpool UK.
Main interests are building repeaters and fixing them :-)
Iam currently building a 6mtr unit and need a Procom
DPF 6/6 HX-150 duplexer, so if anyone has such a beast
for sale, please contact me.

73

Steve



Re: [Repeater-Builder] second radio to MASTR II base

2010-02-06 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 04:39 PM 02/06/10, you wrote:
Can one hook a second transeiver to a MII repeater without a 
controller. I dont care if it is active all the time. I just want to 
know how to hook one up to the back plane. I also have the SQ 
operated relay installed.

What exactly do you want to do?
Two receivers?   Two transmitters?  One having priority over the other?
Mix the receivers, have both transmitters on at the same time, or what?

You requirements will determine if you can scratch your itch with the
functionality that is in the basic radio.

Mike