Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Rx is Better than TX, Why

2005-01-25 Thread Dave Gingrich
On Jan 24, 2005, at 18:28, w9mwq wrote: Ok, I know this sounds silly, but my repeater is now hearing better than it transmits. Here's the setup, the the issue. I have a Maggorie (no comments) HiPro transmiitter running 2 watts into a Vocom Amp running 160 Watts into the duplexer, 130

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Master II history dates

2005-01-25 Thread Dave Gingrich
On Jan 24, 2005, at 20:46, Ralph Hogan wrote: Have had some hams in the club asking about the GE Master II equipment I use for all of our repeaters. Can any one answer the question of what year was the Master II introduced and when was it last produced? I have a fairly late model UHF

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Rx is Better than TX, Why

2005-01-25 Thread Dave Gingrich
On Jan 25, 2005, at 9:59, Mathew Quaife wrote: This very well could have been it as well, never checked the antenna, it had snowed here, yesterday was nearly up to 32 degrees, might have melted some ice off the antenna. Whatever it was, it's back to normal this morning. OR...

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB224 Spacing

2005-01-19 Thread Dave Baughn
For any stacked dipole(or variation on a dipole) array the spacing for maximum gain is about one wavelength. Half wave spacing will cut the gain approximately in half. Dave BaughnDirector of EngineeringThe University of AlabamaCenter for Public Television and RadioBox 870150Tuscaloosa

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: [Repeaters] LDF5-50a

2005-01-18 Thread Dave Gingrich
On Jan 18, 2005, at 3:24, Nate Duehr wrote: He wasn't home at the time of the strike. It could have easily set his house on fire with no one home. Are you suggesting it could NOT have set fire to the house had he BEEN home? :) Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Controllers

2004-12-30 Thread Dave Gingrich
On Dec 29, 2004, at 20:33, Q wrote: Mine uses all 16 digits,and I told it to do sowho still messes with 12 digit pads??? This is the 21st century after all Actually many of us do, nearly everyone using commercial gear. I just purchased a brand new model Kenwood TK-3180 (first sold

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMail Account

2004-12-24 Thread Dave Nixon
I could put one through a good test!kb9ilq at arrl.net Thanks! From: Rick - VA3RZS/Charlotte - VA3CMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] GMail Account if there are still some people that

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

2004-12-18 Thread Dave
I'm not entirely tongue in cheek when I ask whether you should be in charge of a repeater or installing one if you have not got the expertise to cut a bit of coax and fit a plug or socket. And if the spare 20 minutes is to much for some then that would explain the funny noises I often hear

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mitrek

2004-12-18 Thread Dave Gingrich
, the operating frequency and a credit card number. Obscenely inexpensive (Crystals for my 2ppm MASTR2 ICOMs were about US$15 each shipped). -Dave K9DC Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR ER41 Receiver Low Audio Output

2004-11-23 Thread Dave Baughn
/Repeater-Builder/* To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]* Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Dave BaughnDirector of EngineeringThe University of AlabamaCenter for Public Television and RadioBox 870150Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR ER41 Receiver Low Audio Output

2004-11-23 Thread Dave Baughn
Matt, no it is not worth the trouble. Just feed only the 10 volt section. That will disable the audio. The 12 volts is only used for audio out. Dave Dave BaughnDirector of EngineeringThe University of AlabamaCenter for Public Television and RadioBox 870150Tuscaloosa, Alabama

[Repeater-Builder] GE VHF Cavity identification

2004-10-19 Thread Dave
/can.jpg Since I have a few of these, I'm thinking I might be able to make a duplexer with them any thoughts? Thanks Dave / N9NLU Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group

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

2004-09-13 Thread Dave Dawson
Thanks to all that sent sensible info about the subjectCheers Dave Ian Ashford [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave.I have a couple of beer barrel resonators made in England by Aerialfacilities ltd (Now gridcom) :A brand new barrel is silver plated then painted in grey etch primer/ glossThe old

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

2004-09-12 Thread Dave Dawson
barrels (not 6m one's !) and I don't know if the barrels would have enough height for 2m one's ? Any serious designs/comments please ? Cheers Dave Laryn Lohman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Custer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:Is there a difference? I neve

[Repeater-Builder] FOR SALE: GE MASTR II 800/900Mhz PA

2004-09-09 Thread Dave
SHIPPING when paying via Paypal Asking $40 Thanks Dave / N9NLU Kewaskum, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Yagi's For Repeaters?

2004-08-28 Thread Dave
of local moorland.The radiation of the sides and rear are fine for the local town behind the 10 miles behind the site to the south east.I had no problems setting it up at all. Hope this helps 73 de Dave...G4DAX - Original Message - From: Davies, Doug A FOR:EX [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Yagi's For Repeaters?

2004-08-27 Thread Dave Baughn
It will surely work. I would be careful to use good ones and pay particular attention to how the elements are mounted to the boom. Anypoor connection could cause noise while duplexing. Dave/kx4i PS I remember using one back in the 70s repeater wars. Worked great until the competition put

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: R100 Repeater

2004-08-24 Thread Dave Schmidt
have a question though, I've always seen UHF R100 repeaters, Was there ever a VHF version? If so, I would love to get my hands on one of them. Dave Schmidt N9NLU Kewaskum, WI --- texaswpd103 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the info. When I called the radio shop at the City I work

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Best Power FerrUPS problem

2004-08-17 Thread Dave Schmidt
effective to fix it thyself. Dave / N9NLU --- Coy Hilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is related in that the Best Power FerrUPS FE 1.4 KVA, powers the computer that operates my linking system. Has anyone repaired a UPS of this brand? After exausting it's battery, (several hours after

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FCC Enforcment

2004-06-11 Thread Dave Schmidt
QRM accusations about an individual who one THINKS or ASSUMES is the problem. Dave / N9NLU --- Paul Guello [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to get the rest of this video. Any idea where one would look? It says 'MetroVision 7 abc', but no indication of where they are. Paul, kb9wlc

Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Dayton Hamfest Notes]

2004-05-19 Thread Dave Schmidt
One thing I noticed Hamvention was a week earlier this year than last. Now watch, weather will be just absolutely beautiful this up comming weekend - when it usually would have been. --- Bob Dengler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 5/18/2004 11:10 AM, you wrote: Those of us from the west

[Repeater-Builder] Phillips ted3/at28940

2004-05-18 Thread Dave
to rush through on our local two mtr repeater. Thanks for your time guys. 73 de DaveG4DAX 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 Yahoo

Re: [[Repeater-Builder] EchoStation , Cheap quick Repeater]

2004-05-11 Thread Dave Schmidt
the time. Dave Schmidt / N9NLU Kewaskum, WI --- JOHN MACKEY [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sure, Echostation can do it. But then you have to dedicate a computer to run a repeater. That is certainly NOT a quick and cheap repeater solution. Also, a rigblaster is an expensive solution when you can

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 220 mhz antenna {Maggiore}

2004-05-08 Thread Dave Anderson
de Dave KG4YZY www.aprsfl.net www.fab-corp.com 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 Yahoo! Groups is subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Maggiore VHF R1 Connection to ComSpec TS64-DS...

2004-05-08 Thread Dave Anderson
be at the site one day early next week, i'll snap a few shots and the docs for you. Seeya, Dave KG4YZY www.aprsfl.net www.fab-corp.com 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

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Mounts

2004-05-01 Thread Dave Frechette
Gamber-Johnson -Original Message- From: Rich [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 11:33 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Mounts Looking for CB Universal mounting brackets. Right angle brackets with a hole and a slot. Radio Shack

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 1 5/8 HARDLINE

2004-04-29 Thread Dave Schmidt
Hu, that might be interesting - contact me at cworksmidwest (AT) yahoo (DOTTT) co with your price. Might be an interesting 6M duplexer project ;-) Dave N9NLU --- NØATH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got 6 pcs 6 foot long of 3 1/2 inch if that would help Dave / NØATH - Original

[Repeater-Builder] For SALE! - Milcom / Powerwave Tech UHF 100W Cont Duty Amp

2004-04-29 Thread Dave
Dave Schmidt N9NLU 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 Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[Repeater-Builder] Help needed finding sources of interference

2004-04-26 Thread Dave Karr
of these transmissions. If you are able to help, please contact me directly for more information. Thanks, --Dave 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed finding sources of interference

2004-04-26 Thread Dave Karr
questioned. Checking the rules, the military does have primary use of the UHF frequencies. Part 97 frequencies are not involved, and that's all I'll say in a public forum. Thanks, --Dave Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mast Materials

2004-04-25 Thread Dave Frechette
Schedule 80 2 steel will do just fine. -Original Message- From: Daron J. Wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2004 08:50 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Mast Materials I need to raise a full size Sinclair collinear up about 20 from a

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Is there a relationship between 147.225 and 146.925?

2004-04-19 Thread Dave Frechette
A=frequency 1 B=frequency 2 Formula for your frequency products is 2A+b, 2A-B, 2B+A, 2B-A. Simple math! -Original Message- From: mch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 16:46 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Is there a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller identification ?

2004-04-14 Thread Dave Dawson
Hi Charles, Any joy ? Cheers Dave UZN Charles Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave,Looked in my Centracom books and could not find anything on this board. Iwill look in my books at work and see what I can find.Charles MillerWD5EEHSr. ET - City of Dallas - Communications- Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] SCOM 5K For Sale or Trade - PRICE LOWERED!

2004-04-04 Thread Dave Schmidt
lightly and the other was a spair and never used. Both are in very nice physical condition. Trade items... I'm looking for a VHF duplexer that can handle 100W @ .600 split I accept Paypal and I accept US Postal Money Orders. Thanks Dave Schmidt N9NLU Kewaskum, WI Yahoo

[Repeater-Builder] SCOM 5K For Sale or Trade - PRICE LOWERED!

2004-04-03 Thread Dave
condition. Trade items... I'm looking for a VHF duplexer that can handle 100W @ .600 split I accept Paypal and I accept US Postal Money Orders. Thanks Dave Schmidt N9NLU Kewaskum, WI Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater

[Repeater-Builder] SCOM 5K For Sale or Trade

2004-04-02 Thread Dave
. Trade items... I'm looking for a VHF duplexer that can handle 100W @ .600 split I accept Paypal and I accept US Postal Money Orders. Thanks Dave Schmidt N9NLU Kewaskum, WI Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder

[Repeater-Builder] I need to buffer a squelch gate --- HELP!

2004-03-31 Thread Dave
the gate/squelch? I need something that is almost transparrent to the gate trigger. Thanks Dave N9NLU 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

[Repeater-Builder] ICOM IC-FR-3000 VHF repeater???

2004-03-25 Thread Dave Fortenberry
Anybody know anything about these units for 2m use? I've narrowed it down to a Vertex VXR-7000CA or maybe this one... any ideas of selling price? thanks! Dave Fortenberry, ARS NA6DFCE Salem Communications, Sacramentowww.sacradio.net www.jammerdave.com Yahoo! Groups

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor 9.6

2004-03-23 Thread Dave Fortenberry
probably less than 1.5 amps, if I remember rihgt. I have built my own 9.6 reg using the to-220 style regulators. I think I actually just used an NTE replacment that was 10.0 volts. Bolted right to the repeater chassis... df - Original Message - From: Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] antenna site installation / grounding help ( very long )

2004-03-23 Thread Dave Fortenberry
, and the shore power just keeps the batteries charged constantly. It would take an input of anywhere between 85vac about 140vac, if I remember right. A real lifesaver! just my 2 bits worth... dave NA6DF - Original Message - From: doug [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Motrac Radio

2004-03-22 Thread Dave Fortenberry
could be a MoTran beige front case, bluish-grey covers? df - Original Message - From: Mathew Quaife To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Motrac Radio The unit I have

[Repeater-Builder] Thanks for info on 6M duplexers using C02 bottles ?

2004-03-17 Thread Dave Dawson
wave stubs ! Thanks again and cheers from London Dave G7UZN Mike Morris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know where there was about 40 feet of some 6 and 3/8" heliaxa while back... but shipping it would be a major PITA.MikeAt 09:01 AM 3/16/04 -0500, you wrote:Yep,I built a set, and they work well

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TX-RX Duplexer Tuning

2004-03-15 Thread Dave
Come on now guys.show me a bloke who tuned his FIRST set of cavities with a QRP tx, a long bit of coax, a tunable rx with a vhf converter, and a second hand scope and I will show you some who could end up as a real engineer, understanding what he is doing. Remember...the Titanic was built

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 440 - 450 Low in High Out Repeaters

2004-03-13 Thread Dave Fortenberry
Skippy is a Jammer! ;-) - Original Message - From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 12, 2004 4:10 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 440 - 450 Low in High Out Repeaters John Lloyd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...all of the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ham freqs in a Motorola HT750?

2004-03-12 Thread Dave Fortenberry
Yup, that's it, convenience or performance. Seldom do you get both in the same radio8-) na6df - Original Message - From: Tad Danley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 6:13 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ham freqs in a

Re[2]: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 75 to 50 ohm match

2004-01-21 Thread dave
I have the same experience. 75 ohm stuff works great. The transformers don't seem to be necessary for ham projects on two meters and above. Return loss takes care of most SWR. Dave __ Reply Separator _ Subject: Re

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GE CUSTOM MVP Ant Relay

2004-01-19 Thread Dave Frechette
Copper coat also works well on the adjusters -Original Message- From: John Sichert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: January 19, 2004 18:15 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE CUSTOM MVP Ant Relay Gran, The MASTR IIs had a sensitivity problem that was

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help find EF Johnson CR-1000 manual

2004-01-13 Thread Dave Schmidt
Is there a difference in the series 1000 EFJ repeater to the CR-1000 EFJ repeater? I have a Series 1000 UHF manual - missing the cover, but its in readable condition. Dave N9NLU --- Derek B. McIntyre [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Need an RF Johnson CR-1000 repeater manual. Especially need tune-up

RE: [Repeater-Builder] I found it

2004-01-10 Thread Dave Schmidt
) Dave N9NLU --- Brian D Heaton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's also a seller on Ebay selling Rohn push-up masts in lengths up to 50'. Prices seem decent, but I've not bought any yet. THX/BDH On Sat, 2004-01-10 at 23:15, Robin McCoy wrote: I've used this one

[Repeater-Builder] For Sale - A REAL!!! EF Johnson Programming RPI

2004-01-05 Thread Dave Schmidt
Money Orders. Thanks Dave __ Do you Yahoo!? Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003 http://search.yahoo.com/top2003 Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ To unsubscribe from

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: SWR between radio and duplexer

2004-01-04 Thread Dave Frechette
Just go to the emr website and surf from there. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: January 04, 2004 20:35 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: SWR between radio and duplexer In a message dated 1/4/2004 8:54:52

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplex noise on new DB-408 and DB-420's

2004-01-01 Thread Dave Frechette
You should send this to the manufacturer and see what kind of comment, if any, is offered. -Original Message- From: Derek B. McIntyre [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: January 01, 2004 08:22 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Duplex noise on new DB-408 and

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Good Ideas to Turn on and off a Repeater

2003-12-23 Thread Dave Schmidt
your transmission - thats all. Dave N9NLU --- kg4yti [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looking for Good Ways to Turn on and off a Repeater by remote. This is what I want to do,I want to use the Repeater COR and or RX Audio to make a relay make and break the PTT path so the repeater will not key. I

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: IRLP TYPE BOARD LOOKING

2003-12-20 Thread Dave Maciorowski
Hi Mike, Model number? IP-223 Is there a web site with more info? http://www.vega-signaling.com/ There's an interesting white paper on the topic. 73, Dave At 02:27 PM 12/20/03 -0600, you wrote: Vega also makes a box that will do two

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Delay Line

2003-12-16 Thread Dave Stephens
well it WAS a micor PURC. it HAD a 900 MHZ receiver, all the simulcast stuff, a 300 watt Loband transmitter, card racks and so on... HOWEVER it came in a really nice cabinet (like new) so I gutted it out and right now im packing it with GE's :-P. Dave KF6WJA PS.. thanks for the info there everyone

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Delay Line

2003-12-16 Thread Dave Stephens
it is). not to sure what to do with the receiver. might make a good 900 mhz control receiver. Dave KF6WJA - Original Message - From: Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Delay Line Oh gosh ... I

[Repeater-Builder] Odd PLs and the TM-707

2003-12-15 Thread Dave Stephens
on the Dev pot. well the Kenwood G-707A does not have this. Where is a good Deviation spot on the radio? Dave Stephens KF6WJA Santa Clarita Amateur Radio Club www.W6JW.org Vice-President - Webmaster - Newsletter Editor Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info

[Repeater-Builder] Micor Delay Line

2003-12-15 Thread Dave Stephens
/thebasement/images/delayback.jpg what I want to know is (because I have now manuals on this micor) how does it work? all I see is an audio in and an audio out on the thing. there are no power connections. and the thing is completely sealed. Is the power fed in with the audio lines? Dave

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: micor 6m repeater FS

2003-11-17 Thread Dave Schmidt
But what is the price no mention of that crutial piece of information. --- milguy111 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FYI - i am NOT interested in offers for the individual components of the 6m repeater system. The equipment is sold as a compete set. Your use of Yahoo!

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