Re: [Repeater-Builder] Weather Receivers - follow up

2008-05-28 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Chuck? My original thought was to pull it off the volume pot. Mike WM4B From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 2:33 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builde

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Weather Receivers - follow up

2008-05-29 Thread Chuck Kelsey
From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 7:34 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Weather Receivers - follow up It will transmit the NOAA radio for the duration, unles

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Weather Receivers - follow up

2008-05-29 Thread Chuck Kelsey
It's perfect for me. I don't want the tests over the air. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Daron Wilson To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 8:30 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Weather Receivers - follow up We tried a va

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Weather Receivers - follow up

2008-05-29 Thread Chuck Kelsey
ather Receivers - follow up Trying to think of a way to have the controller shut it down without timing out, but right now I can't Mike WM4B From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 11:50 AM To

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Weather Receivers

2008-05-29 Thread Chuck Kelsey
The WR100 does the same thing - plays until it times out, at least in the configuration I use, which is the "tone" setting. I shorten the broadcast with the controller. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "wd8chl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 5:29 PM Subje

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Weather Receivers - follow up

2008-05-29 Thread Chuck Kelsey
? Mike WM4B From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 5:28 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Weather Receivers - follow up I'm using an unused port

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Simulating a weather alert

2008-05-30 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I believe that we are talking about S.A.M.E. digital data, not the old single tone decoders. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Peter Summerhawk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 11:01 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Simulating a weather alert >I cou

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Weather Receivers - follow up

2008-05-31 Thread Chuck Kelsey
ow up > And it would be good to keep the wx receiver audio low enough that > users can talk over it. You wouldn't want your weather net taken out > of service for two minutes during an active weather net. > > Laryn K8TVZ > > > > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Folded Diploles or Vertical antenna?

2008-05-31 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Performance wise, given the same gain, they will perform the same. However, the folded dipole array will hold up to a lightning strike and I've never seen a fiberglass antenna survive one. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "atms169" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, May

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Homebrew DB-408-Sort of...

2008-06-02 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Good luck. The harness uses a combination of 50 and 35-ohm cable. I've never seen any specifications on actual lengths, just some measurements that were made by Skip that would give you a "ballpark" length. I agree, even with the precise measurements (if they were to be found), weatherproofing

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: antenna suggestions for 440mhz

2008-06-07 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Well said. Thank you Jeff. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Jeff DePolo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 9:25 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: antenna suggestions for 440mhz > >> First off you will definitely loose some of the gain from the origina

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor low band base

2004-07-21 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Most low band base station antennas can be cut down to 6 meters. However, a base loaded mobile usually can't, unless the coil was designed to go to 54 MHz in the first place. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Kevin Bednar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 10:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Receiver Sensitivity Testing Through Duplexer

2004-07-27 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Here's one simple test. Have someone with an HT get into a noisy location, then disable your repeater transmitter while listening on the local speaker. If all of a sudden the HT becomes full quieting, you've got a desense problem. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "w9mwq" <[EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Receiver Sensitivity Testing Through Duplexer

2004-07-27 Thread Chuck Kelsey
You want the user to be a bit noisy when you do that test. If you then turn your repeater TX on and nothing changes, you don't have desense. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Mathew Quaife" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Buil

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Receiver Sensitivity Testing Through Duplexer

2004-07-27 Thread Chuck Kelsey
No. - Original Message - From: "Mathew Quaife" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 10:17 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Receiver Sensitivity Testing Through Duplexer > Could I get by using a seperate antenna to test for desense? Say leaving > the antenna for the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FAA Paint Removal

2004-07-30 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Paint it black with some Krylon spray paint. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "W8KT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 7:58 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] FAA Paint Removal > OK, dumb question I know. The local government here says any towers in > the vil

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FAA Paint Removal

2004-07-31 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I'll stick with my original suggestion - paint it black with some Krylon. Since it's your tower, you only have to answer to your wife and the municipal inspector. If the paint starts to deteriorate, you could always have a feedline replacement fund started so that if you need to do somethi

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted: UHF Duplexer

2004-08-02 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Yep, premium stuff. Can't go wrong. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Maire Company" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2004 5:46 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted: UHF Duplexer > I don't know always had good luck and great products from TX RX. > John >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted: UHF Duplexer

2004-08-02 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I can ;-) except it's about 45 minutes. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Paul Finch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2004 6:21 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted: UHF Duplexer > Hello, > > Again, TX RX is not bad, I just had such a great relationship

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FAA Paint Removal

2004-08-02 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I believe we are talking about a tower that is not required to be lit or FAA painted. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "mch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 12:31 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] FAA Paint Removal >> As for the city that requires the c

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-406 450-470MHz how useful on 440-450MHz?

2004-08-09 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Maybe the 406 is an older model, my catalog doesn't show it. What type antenna is it? If it's a folded dipole array, you should be able to use it as is. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 4:02 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] DB

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-406 450-470MHz how useful on 440-450MHz?

2004-08-09 Thread Chuck Kelsey
d Andrew's web site it is like the DB-411. > > I didn't know folded dipoles were so broad at these frequencies. I guess the next thing to do is test it out > with and SWR meter. > > Steve > WA6ZFT > > > > > From: "Chuck Kelsey" <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [Repeater-Builder]

2004-08-14 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Why waste an HT. Just use a GE exciter and be done with it the right way. And they are inexpensive. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Kevin Bednar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2004 6:47 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] > > > OK guys, looking for some sugg

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need Hardline connectors!

2004-08-17 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Title: Message John,   You may want to check with your local cable TV company. They may have some on hand and may be nice enough to core it for you. Never hurts to ask. Tell 'em you're with the TV station.   Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Jeff DePolo To: Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RAMSEY BOARDS fo 2 m and 220.

2004-08-17 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I agree with Kevin. GE and Motorola stuff is out there for less money and much less grief. There's conversion info on the Repeater Builder's web site for the 220 stuff. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Kevin Custer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 7:31 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RAMSEY BOARDS fo 2 m and 220.

2004-08-17 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I'm willing to take that risk ;-) Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Coy Hilton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 8:59 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RAMSEY BOARDS fo 2 m and 220. > CAREFULL, Chuck and Kevin you may hurt someones feelings and get > ano

Re: [Repeater-Builder] New UHF repeater antenna suggestions

2004-08-25 Thread Chuck Kelsey
DB-408 will give you decent gain without the extra length and cost of the DB-420. It has 4-bays (8 elements). It will give you good close-in coverage with HT's that the higher gain antennas can't give. If most of your potential users are 10-15 miles away, the DB-420 (8-bays, 16 elements) is not t

Re: [Repeater-Builder] db comparisons

2004-08-28 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Quick answer -- no. Expanding on this -- you will barely be able to detect a difference. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "ian wells" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 4:27 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] db comparisons > > just a quick question > can a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] db comparisons

2004-08-28 Thread Chuck Kelsey
t out in the field and just listening to the signal -- no meters, just your ear.   Chuck Kelsey WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Tom Parker To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 12:39 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] db comparisons

Re: [Repeater-Builder] db comparisons

2004-08-28 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Yes, that's what the book says. However, I'm talking about someone out in a mobile environment where you have many other factors in play, including ambient road noise. Most people are hard pressed to be able to notice a 6 dB change under those conditions. Since we are talking repeaters here, most

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Electricity question

2004-09-01 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Boy, I wish it were that easy here. The power utility where my primary repeaters are located is an investor-owned one and they require every customer to purchase and install their own meter socket, regardless of service classification. They have no "commercial" rate, but rather a "non-residential"

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LMR CABLE & Electricity Rates

2004-09-01 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Russ, What electric utility serves your New York repeaters that gives you a "residential" rate?   Chuck WB2EDV       - Original Message - From: russ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 8:34 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder]

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LMR CABLE & Electricity Rates

2004-09-02 Thread Chuck Kelsey
me as the residential rate. Much better then what they wanted to charge. Good luck, Russ, W3CH   - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Bui

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LMR CABLE & Electricity Rates

2004-09-02 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Sorry about all the typos ;-)   If you can't decode what I typed, let me know and I'll send you a decoder ring.   Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 8:19 PM

[Repeater-Builder] Oklahoma City repeaters

2004-09-05 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Anyone on here able to give me 2-meter and 440 repeaters and tones for Oklahoma City? My daughter is moving there and she's a ham. I hate to just trust published data -- I'd like real repeaters that are working. Chuck WB2EDV Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ts 64 pickup time?

2004-09-10 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I'm wondering the same thing. Please explain in more detail. I know that there is an on-board filter to strip out the tone so it won't pass through and get heard on the speaker, but if you have that inserted ahead of the decoder, it shouldn't decode at all. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message -

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ts 64 pickup time?

2004-09-11 Thread Chuck Kelsey
The Communications Specialists web site shows no such configuration. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Charles Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 7:39 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ts 64 pickup time? > The TS-64 that I had included a fi

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ts 64 pickup time?

2004-09-11 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I've again looked at the TS-64 schematic. I can find no way to selectively use (or not use) the low pass filter that is integral on the board -- as you call it the "input filter." As such, I must conclude that Charles Miller must have incorrectly connected his TS-64, then realized the wiring error,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cavity filters from aluminium beer barrels ?

2004-09-12 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Full sized 6-meter cans are 5' tall. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Randy & Karen Long" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2004 8:03 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Cavity filters from aluminium beer barrels ? > > Ok... this may sound stupid... but Coo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-420B Element spacing

2004-09-15 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Optimum spacing center to center should be 0.85 to 0.95 wavelength. Sometimes a phasing harness won't allow you to get that far, so you do the best you can. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "W8KT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 4:36 PM Subject: [Repea

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater audio not passing

2004-09-18 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Try giving the deviation control a spritz of cleaner and then run it back and forth several times. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Doug Bade" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 2:25 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater audio not passing > I am

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kinda of a strange question

2004-09-20 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I don't think that the VHF Engineering synthesizer was out in 1975. I had a GLIB around 1979 and don't recall that VHF Engineering had introduced their synthesized unit yet. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 11:51 PM Subjec

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kinda of a strange question

2004-09-20 Thread Chuck Kelsey
$!#&$ spell checker ! That was obviously GLB not Glib. Chuck - Original Message - From: "Chuck Kelsey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kinda of a strange question > I don't think that the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] weatherproof outdoor enclosure?

2004-09-23 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Just make sure someone with a "police key" doesn't come along and switch your repeater to the "flashing" mode ;-) Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Maire Company" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 7:41 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] weatherproof ou

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Want: Motorola Coaxial Sleeve Dipole Information

2004-09-25 Thread Chuck Kelsey
If you don't find anything, contact Herb Kreckman. He makes similar antennas and may be able to assist. http://www.krecoantennas.com/ Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "John Burch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 9:07 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Wan

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Stainless hardware

2004-09-25 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Stainless U-bolts are a challenge to find. Some of the other stuff, check here: http://www.boltdepot.com/ Sometimes I forgo the U-bolt and use a couple of regular stainless bolts and a piece of heavy aluminum stock. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "n1iic Jason Greene" <[EMA

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Stainless hardware

2004-09-25 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Any Home Depot I've gone in do not have stainless U-bolts although most hardwares, including the Depot, have everyday stainless bolts. It would be nice to come up with a supplier of stainless U-bolts that will deal in small quantities and have a decent variety. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Mes

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Stainless hardware

2004-09-25 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Thank you Eric. Just what the Doctor ordered. Hopefully they sell direct to the public and don't have some outrageous minimum order. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Eric Lemmon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 11:24 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Stainless hardware

2004-09-25 Thread Chuck Kelsey
stainless is > http://www.bosunsupplies.com/ > > Kevin...KL0RG > > > Chuck Kelsey wrote: > > >Thank you Eric. Just what the Doctor ordered. Hopefully they sell direct to > >the public and don't have some outrageous minimum order. > > > >Chuck > >WB2EDV > >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Stainless hardware

2004-09-26 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Didn't see U-bolts, but great site. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Ray Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Stainless hardware > - Original Message - > From: "n1iic Jason Greene" <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ICOM IC-229H as a repeater

2004-09-27 Thread Chuck Kelsey
My first thought is that the Icom won't be selective enough to use in duplexed service. Look for some commercial gear like Mastr II, Exec II, Micor, etc. It can be found quite cheaply and will work well. Ham grade equipment seldom provides decent service in duplex operation. Chuck WB2EDV -

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 4-bay dipole array harness lengths

2004-09-29 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Cut 'em for the longer length and try it. If it works with good VSWR, you're done. If not, cut it shorter and re-connect the connectors and measure the VSWR again. Then report back so Kevin can update the info on the web page. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Steve" <[EMAIL PRO

[Repeater-Builder] Mastr II edge connectors

2004-09-30 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Since we're talking about plug in cards for the Mastr II station, where does one acquire the edge connectors that will mate with the cards? GE used dual 7-position connectors (2 or 3 depending on the card). However, Digi-Key doesn't list anything with the right connector count (no 7-position, no 1

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Still getting triple posts

2004-09-30 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Works fine here. Must be you PA guys ;-) Did Wes talk to you about doing some repeater tweaking sometime? Now, don't tell me you didn't get this message. By rights, you should get it 3 times. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Ted Leonard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesd

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II edge connectors

2004-09-30 Thread Chuck Kelsey
are bad,havent > > seen any elsewhere. > > > > - Original Message - > > From: Chuck Kelsey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: > > Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 9:02 PM > > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II edge connectors > > > > &

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Duplexer Question

2004-10-05 Thread Chuck Kelsey
In my humble opinion, the best duplexers you can buy are from TX/RX Systems.   Chuck WB2EDV       - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 8:57 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Duplexer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help in locating a DB-408 for the ham band

2004-10-06 Thread Chuck Kelsey
You can also look at Telewave. They make one similar to Sinclair, but less expensive. However, I have yet to see one of the Decibel 450-460 versions that didn't work just fine in the ham band. I'm running that band split and my repeater is on 442.75. No problem at all. Chuck WB2EDV - Origi

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RLC2 Controller Help Needed: It likes to reset itself

2004-10-09 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Could be "dirty power" caused by excessive ripple on the supply, a bad connection, or some other type of noise riding in on the +12VDC. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "w9mwq" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 8:56 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] RLC2 Cont

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RLC2 Controller Help Needed: It likes to reset itself

2004-10-09 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Just because it isn't warm doesn't mean it's working right. Check it with a scope or try another supply. It can be a bad coaxial power connector as well, especially if it doesn't fit correctly. If the microprocessor is seeing garbage coming in from the supply, it will scramble it and the controlle

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rugged 2-meter beam

2004-10-12 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Regardless of your intended application, a good, heavy duty beam that you can rely on is a Sinclair. A Cushcraft is a huge waste of time and energy, in my opinion. By and large I've found all gamma matched beams to be poor performers - period. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Decibel Products DB224 Antenna - Elliptical Pattern?

2004-10-12 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Leave it omni and call it good. With that particular antenna in an omni configuration, it has 6 dB gain. Point all the elements in the same direction, you'll get 9 dB gain. So, the biggest change you can get is 3 dB. If we assume one would split the difference by aiming two elements in opposin

[Repeater-Builder] Off topic - HT repair

2004-10-13 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Time to ask the guys who know... My old faithful Icom IC-4AT is experiencing intermittent TX. Sometimes the TX just cuts out, sometimes there's lots of crackling on the transmitted signal. This is an old HT - the one with thumbwheel frequency select. Looks like Icom wants $75/hr. repair rate.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic - HT repair

2004-10-13 Thread Chuck Kelsey
But would an intermittent antenna connector cause the TX light to go out as well? I'd guess not, but maybe. In any case, when it quits, the TX light also goes out. Chuck - Original Message - From: "Mike WA6ILQ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 9:54 PM Subject

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Diamond X500

2004-10-16 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Now you understand why these type of antennas are not used in professional two way radio installs. Don't get me wrong -- I understand your situation -- hey, money is money and this is just a hobby. I am running a Comet fiberglass antenna myself, but it is not used on any of my repeaters, it i

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Diamond X500

2004-10-16 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I agree. Maybe the two WORST places to scrimp. Your system can be only as good as its weakest component. Scrimp on getting signal to and from your RF box and you are in trouble before you start. Yet many guys will do just that -- go out and spend a ton on a controller and a 100-watt repeater, t

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Direct TV type dish?

2004-10-16 Thread Chuck Kelsey
That has nothing to do with the feedline from the dish to the receiver -- that's path loss from the bird to your dish. Chuck - Original Message - From: "Mr. Edgar McKinney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2004 5:48 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Direct TV typ

[Repeater-Builder] TS-32 modification

2004-10-18 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Recently someone posted a modification to the TS-32 tone encoder/decoder which would result in faster decode time. This same info is on the Repeater Builder site. However, I have a conflict between the Communications Specialists parts list and the information provided on the Repeater Builder s

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TS-32 modification

2004-10-19 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Thank you for the theory. According to information posted on the Repeater Builder site, Communications Specialists claim about 150 milliseconds decode time. Many people find the decode time to be a bit longer, sometimes up to a quarter of a second. At first glance, this seems insignificant. Ho

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TS-32 modification

2004-10-19 Thread Chuck Kelsey
That's fine, except there is already a blocking capacitor incorporated in the design of the TS-32. I always feed it with vol./sq. high. Should it be picked up elsewhere? GE Mastr II, MVP, and Exec II equipment. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "W9DHI" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TS-32 modification

2004-10-19 Thread Chuck Kelsey
r http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org > K2/100 S#3075 KX1 S# 57 > Member: ARRL, RSGB, RCA, WERA and ORC > > > > -Original Message- > From: Chuck Kelsey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 10:52 AM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subjec

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Another DB-413/DB-411 question

2004-10-23 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I have to go on memory here, but the DB-411 has a matching section of 35 ohm coax built into the harness on the lead that connects to the feedline. The DB-413 may be different - I've never seen one. After four of the elements are combined, is there a short piece of coax with a molded "bump" the

[Repeater-Builder] UHF duplexer For Sale

2004-10-24 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Sinclair MR356 UHF mobile duplexer for sale 6-cavity 50 watts 1.4 dB insertion loss 75 dB isolation BNC connectors Presently on 444.450/449.450 MHz Specifications and photos from Sinclair: http://www.sinctech.com/catalog/series.aspx?id=82 Tessco list new $435 Offered here before it goes to eBay

[Repeater-Builder] Duplexer sold

2004-10-27 Thread Chuck Kelsey
The Sinclair UHF duplexer I listed here yesterday has been sold. Chuck WB2EDV Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Ya

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed - Micor

2004-10-29 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Gene, what is wrong with the duplexer you presently have? You stated that you already had a system up and running and were replacing the radio with a Micor (although you did say units, not sure if you are talking about using two mobile units or not)   Chuck WB2EDV       - Original Me

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB264-A vs -C dimensions

2004-10-30 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Between 0.85 to 0.95 wavelength, center to center. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Paul Kelley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 3:46 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] DB264-A vs -C dimensions > > OK, I know the major response to this is going to be "

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB264-A vs -C dimensions

2004-10-31 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Most likely. It's tough to make everything come out exactly right. The next option is to add another "proper wavelength" increment to the cables. Then you've got way too much harness to contend with. Chuck - Original Message - From: "Paul Kelley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Satu

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB264-A vs -C dimensions

2004-10-31 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Good attitude. You don't learn if you don't try. And if you are going into it with a "nothing to loose" attitude, then you'll be OK. These antenna manufacturers did the same thing and ended up with lots of scrap aluminum and scrap coax in the process. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message ---

Re: [Repeater-Builder] combining a UHF link radio and a UHF repeater on one antenna

2004-11-05 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I was thinking the same thing. Besides, you'll want some isolation that vertical separation will afford. I don't know of any way to combine both TX and RX onto a single feedline. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Steve Bosshard (NU5D)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Audio not passing

2004-11-14 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Several years back, I got involved with a couple of repeaters using the MCC controllers. They just did strange, unexplainable things. The owners of the repeaters eventually grew tired of the problems and replaced the controllers with either S-Com or Link controllers. These repeaters now run wit

Re: [Repeater-Builder] radial tire static?

2004-11-18 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I now fill my tires with Invar to eliminate the expansion and contraction due to temperature, otherwise they go out of tune. And I connect them with Heliax instead of LMR-400 to cure the static. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Tony King - W4ZT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax Question

2004-11-27 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Heliax cable for transmission line, superflex heliax for jumpers and RG-142 or RG-400 double shielded (both braid) coax for between the repeater and the duplexer. No foil shield anywhere. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, November 27, 20

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax Question

2004-11-28 Thread Chuck Kelsey
The foil shielded cable is a noise generator. 99% of the time you will experience noise in duplex service with foil shielded cable.   As far as what to use for interconnections, you obviously weren't reading the previous posts. Use 1/4" superflex, RG-142, RG-400, RG-213 along with a few o

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Requiring CTCSS, etc.

2004-12-04 Thread Chuck Kelsey
You could decode all tones, selectively leaving out problem tones (co-channel repeater). See also: http://www.com-spec.com/tp3200.htm for Communications Specialists tone panel Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Kris Kirby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater 'noise' problem

2004-12-04 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Does it happen when you turn off the repeater's transmitter?   Have you tried shaking the guy wires to see if it increases the noise?   Is there any loose metal anywhere around the site that contacts more metal?   Is there any foil-shielded coax in use?   Chuck WB2EDV       - Origin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Station master antennas

2004-12-09 Thread Chuck Kelsey
My opinion is that I much prefer a folded dipole array. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Jed Barton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2004 12:58 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Station master antennas > > Hey guys, > What's the opinion on a good station

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Station master antennas

2004-12-10 Thread Chuck Kelsey
> > > Ever seen a folded dipole array loaded with ice? > > Neil > > Chuck Kelsey wrote: >> >> My opinion is that I much prefer a folded dipole array. >> >> Chuck >> WB2EDV >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "J

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Station master antennas

2004-12-10 Thread Chuck Kelsey
B2EDV - Original Message - From: "Kevin Custer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 7:09 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Station master antennas > > Chuck Kelsey wrote: > >>Ever see a fiberglass stick hit by lightning? >> > > I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Yahoo Survey

2004-12-11 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I'm not getting anything unusual. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Paul Finch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 8:54 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Yahoo Survey > > Kevin, > > It seems all of my Yahoo groups messages are being sent with files > a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 600 - 10k ohm Interface

2004-12-12 Thread Chuck Kelsey
ginal Message - From: Chuck Kelsey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 4:47 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 600 - 10k ohm Interface I believe Radio Shack sells a matching transformer that will

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 600 - 10k ohm Interface

2004-12-12 Thread Chuck Kelsey
I believe Radio Shack sells a matching transformer that will work.   Chuck WB2EDV       - Original Message - From: Kevin & Natalia To: Repeaters Users Group ; Repeater Builder Users Group Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 6:14 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 60

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Update: Problem with Spectrum Communications Corp.

2004-12-14 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Don't waste too much time waiting for an attorney general to help. File the complaints with anyone and everyone and hope for the best. I just went through a similar nightmare with my new home construction. The builder was from Pennsylvania, the modular was built in Pennsylvania, I live in New

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for custom made cables

2004-12-17 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Alas, some THINK they know how to install a connector. I'd hate to admit to the number of times I've seen simple PL-259's incorrectly installed by hams. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "russ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 12:06 PM Subject: Re: [Repe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mitrek

2004-12-18 Thread Chuck Kelsey
With all due respect, if the crystal manufacturer cannot make a crystal for a Mitrek with just the channel element part number, I'd seriously be looking for a different supplier. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "krmvsjr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, December 18,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Source for custom made cables

2004-12-18 Thread Chuck Kelsey
And I believe they have a $100 minimum order. Kind of steep for a chunk of coax with an RCA connector attached to it. You can get the "short center pin" RCA plugs with Teflon insulation from the RF Connection. He also sells all sorts of other connectors. Last time I spoke with him, he said tha

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mitrek

2004-12-18 Thread Chuck Kelsey
already has... I was only partially following the topic > since I don't have the requested info.) > > Paul N1BUG > > > On Saturday 18 December 2004 04:42 pm, Chuck Kelsey wrote: >> With all due respect, if the crystal manufacturer cannot >> make a crystal for a Mitrek

[Repeater-Builder] Pasternack

2004-12-19 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Does anybody actually order from them? I've gotten a catalog for years, but never ordered. Prices were too high and minimum out of reach. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Al Wolfe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 6:01 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder]

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Insurance

2004-12-19 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Although I don't contact them often, when I did email them (ARRL) last winter regarding a license upgrade, someone got right back to me and we had a meaningful exchange of emails. No problem at all. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Steve Bosshard (NU5D)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Crystal Phase Noise?

2004-12-19 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Here's something you can try. Put a rather high value resistor, say 100K, from mic high to ground and see if the hiss goes away.   Chuck WB2EDV       - Original Message - From: Scott To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Cc: Scott Sent: Sunday, December 19, 20

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Insurance

2004-12-19 Thread Chuck Kelsey
27;s not a perfect solution to communicating. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Neil McKie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 2:56 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Insurance > > > Good for you Chuck! > > Neil > > Ch

Re: [Repeater-Builder] antenna question for 2M ham. . .

2004-12-21 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Yes they do. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "mike" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 3:42 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] antenna question for 2M ham. . . > > > Sinclair makes excellent dipoles. We switched to them several years ago > and never

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