Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-31 Thread MCH
Yes, it can run split tone/code. I tried it to confirm it. But, it will not run both tone *and* code at the same time. If you select one, it 'zeroes out' the other. Joe M. n...@no6b.com wrote: I see from the manual that the TX RX CTCSS frequency settings are separate. I'm wondering if

Re: [Repeater-Builder] (unknown)

2010-08-31 Thread Joe
After retiring from cellular/paging tech work after 20 years I had a box of about 100 or more keys that I kept in my truck. These were not equipment keys, but were site lock keys from shelters, buildings, etc. Locks were changed so many times at some of the sites and I always kept the old

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels

2010-08-31 Thread Joe
Hi Steve, Yup, Ariel was the mermaid in The Little Mermaid. Anyone who had a little girl in the house has this movie imprinted on their brain after seeing it replayed millions of times. If you waited long enough, the VHS tape finally broke Joe On 8/30/2010 12:03 PM, Steve wrote:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-31 Thread Joe
Well, some will be appliance operators, but a few will take an interest and become the future of ham radio. We need the head count to keep our hobby alive and well. I've seen many new hams that had no background in electronics get their ticket by memorizing the test. They then dove into

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-31 Thread Barry
This year I am giving time to Jota and a 60ft tower and an ft857 and a gallon etc etc still I was a scout once roughing it out there is eating my fill and calling cq in the middle of the bush :) To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com From: k1ike_m...@snet.net Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-31 Thread mwbesemer
If hams are being taught the test, given an exam, and then turned loose, you get what you deserve... a bunch of untrained, undisciplined folks who are of very little use (and possibly a determent) to the hobby. For the clubs that are doing that, shame on them. We've been doing ham-crams

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola t1500 parts

2010-08-31 Thread kerincom
Hi guys .Does anyone know where I can get spare parts for a Motorola t1500 uhf cavity tin . The ones I have are setup as bandpass and I am looking for the notch loops Thank You, Ian Wells, Kerinvale Comaudio, 3A Murchison Street,Biloela.4715 Ph 0749922449 or 0409159932

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-31 Thread Rod Lane
Is it really necessary to have over 1800 lines of text in a reply message? The poster only added a 2 line comment for 1800 lines of total message text, and those of us who are on digest have a hell of a time just scrolling through to get the meat of the messages. God help anyone who tried to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-31 Thread wd8chl
On 8/30/2010 11:50 PM, terry dalpoas wrote: Thanks Steve, that answered my question. I did not mean to start such a big discussion on this. The only reason I asked about the radio was some local hams said that they could not be used unless the radio is FCC approved. I told them that it

[Repeater-Builder] Re: wouxun

2010-08-31 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
Also saw a posting on e-ham that indicated only -30 dBc on harmonic spurious for the UHF side (I assume that's 2nd harmonic). I have an early KG-UVD1P (short DTMF burst) and an KG-UVD2D and can confirm this is not the case on neither radio, I measured -60dBc which makes them legal here. 73,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-31 Thread Charles Mumphrey Kc5ozh
Hello Repeater-Builder Group! IMHO, in the spirit of this GROUP, let's build some repeaters and send the Wouxun handy/talkie Radio discussion over to a young, growing GROUP devoted to that radio: wouxun_kg-uvd1p-subscr...@yahoogroups.com '73 kc5ozh It is not the class of license the Amateur

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-31 Thread Al Wolfe
Come on guys. Is it really necessary to quote the whole Digest when replying to a thread? Ever heard of snip? This morning, digest #7424 was 183kb, 139 pages long! Jeesh!!! Al, K9SI

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Running a Mastr II Repeater QRP

2010-08-31 Thread dmurman
Installed a MSTR II VHF repeater in a six foot cabinet on top of a 17 story building. The elevator got me to the 14th floor but it took 4 of us to get it the other 3 flights. It is possible to haul without a hoist. Next time I do something like this I'm going to remove the repeater and power

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Running a Mastr II Repeater QRP

2010-08-31 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Yes, a screwdriver is your friend. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: dmur...@verizon.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Cc: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:21 PM Subject: Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Running a Mastr II Repeater QRP

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-31 Thread ka9qjg
Wow this must of Really been a Dumb question , No one answered it Don KA9QJG From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ka9qjg Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 9:07 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder]

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-31 Thread Chuck Kelsey
No problem. Most are in non-climate controlled environments. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: ka9qjg To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:42 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers Wow this must of Really been a Dumb

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-31 Thread DCFluX
I haven't seen problems from condensation. Now salt water corrosion from installations on a coast, that's a pretty big problem. I've got a set of cans where the invar has actually rusted, and the connectors were all shot. On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 10:42 AM, ka9qjg ka9...@wowway.com wrote: Wow

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-31 Thread mwbesemer
I have a set of Wacoms on 2-meters in a totally uncompensated shack, running from the teens in the winter to probably 150 in the summer. I've never had an issued. I have another set in a similar shack, but it it air conditioned in the summer. They've been out there for 10 years and are

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-31 Thread ka9qjg
OK Great , Thanks to Everyone who answered , I will sleep better now one less thing to worry about Don KA9QJG From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mwbese...@cox.net Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:51 PM To:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-31 Thread Chris Fowler
For there to be condensation there must be humidity in the air. The more humidity, the more condensation. Duplexers are in harsh environments now and I don't think it has been a problem. Condensation on the outside of the cans should not cause any issue for what is going inside. On Tue,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-31 Thread mwbesemer
Typically, you'll get condensation when you have high humidity (with HIGH being a relative term) and rapid changes in temperature. Working in an air-conditioned building and walking outside into a hot, Georgia afternoon, my glasses and I are quite familiar with the scenario. 73, Mike WM4B

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-31 Thread mwbesemer
Wow... that's UGLY! I wonder if a small heat-tape would prevent that from happening? 73, Mike WM4B On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 2:17 PM, Roger Stacey wrote: On Vancouver Island B.C we do have humidity. The site is at 4400 ft. Roger VA7RS - Original Message - From: Chris Fowler

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-31 Thread Ralph Mowery
Guess that I should answer it then.  I have had a 4 can Wacom 220 mhz duplexer in a 6 foot by 6 foot building for around 20 years and it still works.  Also in the same building is a Phelps Dodge 6 can 146 mhz duplexer that has been there for about 35 years. This is in the middle of North

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-31 Thread Joe
I've never had a problem. I would say that if the duplexers are out of tune on the transmit side there is a possibility that they might get hot, then cool off. This may cause them to take in moist air and cause condensation. I've never seen it happen, but I can see how it could. 73, Jow,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-31 Thread Ross Johnson
Has anyone mentioned band-pass cavities? One on the RX side could be enough and one more on the TX would do it for sure. There're some for 220 for less then a $100 on ebay right now. This might sound off the wall but I once saw a DB4021 UHF band-pass cavity tune up quite well on 2 meters!!! Only

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-31 Thread Rick Szajkowski
My 2 duplexers are in a space with no heat and no air .. and no problems Keep them off a COLD floor and you should be fine as they can move with the temp in the room they are in On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 1:42 PM, ka9qjg ka9...@wowway.com wrote: Wow this must of Really been a Dumb question ,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-31 Thread Rick Szajkowski
Thats the same duplexer I had .. built my Bob Mortorn when he was at sinclair .. never had that problem here though Rick va3rzs On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 2:17 PM, Roger Stacey va...@telus.net wrote: On Vancouver Island B.C we do have humidity. The site is at 4400 ft. Roger VA7RS -

[Repeater-Builder] GE MII high power metering

2010-08-31 Thread Scott Zimmerman
Fellows, Looking for a metering panel for a high power GE MII or MPro station. These are found on the cabinets housing the 330W tube-type PA's. I have a few PA's around, but no metering for them. I'd like to find enough panels to make all my PA's complete. It makes no difference if this is

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-31 Thread Paul Plack
Don, this is a natural response, or lack thereof. If you ask, will I have this problem, and nobody else has had it, that doesn't mean they can guarantee YOU won't have it, so they refrain from commenting. I learned a lot from my experience with one outdoor, rooftop repeater I built. I was

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Moisture/condensation (was: Duplexers)

2010-08-31 Thread N1BUG
Condensation and moisture can be a strange thing... I have 2 meter and 440 repeaters in my own unheated building on a local hill. Several years ago in the middle of a cold Maine winter, both repeaters started having assorted audio problems and controller glitches. Upon arriving at the site I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Moisture/condensation (was: Duplexers)

2010-08-31 Thread Paul Plack
Wow...sounds like somehow, moisture was released inside the building. If it's 20ºF outside the building, and 22ºF inside the building, it's hard to imagine how frost could form on the equipment, since the relative humidity indors would have to be lower, unless...there was water forced up

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Running a Mastr II Repeater QRP

2010-08-31 Thread Glenn (Butch) Kanvick
WE did about the same thing but the cabinet was in the basement and it had to go up a circular staircase. Plus we did not have enough room to keep it away from the wall. So we spent a lot of time taking it apart and then going back together was easier. Much lighter with out everything in it.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: wouxun

2010-08-31 Thread no6b
At 8/31/2010 07:12, you wrote: Also saw a posting on e-ham that indicated only -30 dBc on harmonic spurious for the UHF side (I assume that's 2nd harmonic). I have an early KG-UVD1P (short DTMF burst) and an KG-UVD2D and can confirm this is not the case on neither radio, I measured -60dBc

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Moisture/condensation

2010-08-31 Thread N1BUG
Yeah... it was strange. The building sits up off the ground and there were no holes for water entry. Snow outside, but ground under the building was bone dry. There had been a rainy spell a week or two earlier. The only thing I can think of is very moist air was trapped in the building when

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-31 Thread eko itonga
If the transmiter is sometimes desensitizing the receiver,then re tune the or readjust the duplexeur. --- On Tue, 8/31/10, cmcclel...@aol.com cmcclel...@aol.com wrote: From: cmcclel...@aol.com cmcclel...@aol.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

[Repeater-Builder] EXEC2 PA question

2010-08-31 Thread dwmcg...@bellsouth.net
Hi all. Looking for some advice on exec2 pa variations. The 35-60 watt version is my choice for making 2 and 440 repeaters. I recently noticed a variation in the power control method. One had the stud mounted thermister with the black control module and one has just the pot for poower control

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-31 Thread n5sxq.0
NORM KNAPP nkn...@twowayradio.net wrote: Took down a set of DB212-3 dipoles in good shape with harness. I want to use them on 6m for a repeater antenna. I also want to add one additional dipole. I guess I will need to modify the harness and the dipoles as they are marked for 35.960