RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II UHF 40 watt PA Question

2010-02-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
by changing C230LL, C235LL, C236LL, and C257LL. Added C213LL. Note that components with the "LL" suffix are unique to the 406-420 MHz band. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of

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

2010-02-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
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

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

2010-02-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
m 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

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

2010-02-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
Line: The TDE7780A duplexer is not a good choice for a 70cm repeater. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 4:10 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.co

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola MSR2000 Service Manuals

2010-02-02 Thread Eric Lemmon
Justin, The VHF manual in PDF is already available for download on the RBTIP site- just scroll about 3/4 of the way down in the MSR2000 section. Due to copyright restrictions, the C&A manual will not be posted until it is no longer available from Motorola Parts. 73, Eric Lemmon WB

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Battery system for portable repeater (non solar)

2010-01-31 Thread Eric Lemmon
, heart-lung, and oxygen generation equipment, just to name a few. Check with the Operations Supervisor- the person in charge of keeping the hospital running- to see if such batteries are available for acquisition by local Hams. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] On the topic of RCA radios

2010-01-31 Thread Eric Lemmon
That makes good sense. According to a news release, the RCA Land Mobile Radio division was acquired by TACTEL Systems, Inc., of Pittsburgh many years ago. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Which Antenna Analyzer?

2010-01-31 Thread Eric Lemmon
will cover HF through UHF, but instruments in the Site-Master class cost many thousands of dollars. Choose wisely... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Transue Sent: Sunday, Januar

RE: [Repeater-Builder] TLE1713A-1 at 448 MHz

2010-01-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
been scanned in full-page format as a PDF document, and will soon be available for download at the RBTIP. You should use this PA with the appropriate power control module, so that the power can be controlled and the PA protected against poor SWR. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: zetron 48b

2010-01-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
134.4 Hz to falsely trigger the turn-off code detector. Some controllers are very poor at handling carriers with DPL coding. You might have to add a pull-up or pull-down resistor to make the logic understandable to the controller. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- --- In

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Zetron Model 19 needed

2010-01-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
There were three versions of the 19B Simplexor, each with different firmware. Go here and scroll down for more info on the 19B: 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> , "KD8BIW" w

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for Spectra-TAC Roofing Filter QRN8498A

2010-01-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
Jordan, My Spectra-TAC Voting Receiver manual does not list any component by that name. Does the device you need have a specific module part number? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Battery system for portable repeater (non solar)

2010-01-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
ing a different PL tone on the portable repeater, so that you don't key up both machines when you're in a coverage overlap area? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tahrens301

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: VHF Vari-Notch Duplexers - 2" x 2" x 4" ???

2010-01-28 Thread Eric Lemmon
ze of the modules indicates a spacing of perhaps 3.0 or 4.5 MHz. What were the tuned frequencies when you received it? Did it test okay on the original pair? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] newbie looking for info

2010-01-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
elaborate duplexer that costs at least $ 1,500. I encourage you to pursue your quest for information. You have come to the right place. Welcome! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of t

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Need help on identifying COMB number

2010-01-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
ion on 10m. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of steve Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 10:47 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Need help on identifying COMB

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Side mount to wooden utility pole?

2010-01-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
t is plumb. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of AJ Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 9:21 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Side mount to wooden ut

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Voltage Disconnect and Very Remote Site Operation

2010-01-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
o the former. Moreover, attempting to design a remote repeater solar power system using the same components as a residential photovoltaic system will sometimes lead to poor reliability and early failure. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroup

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Low Voltage Disconnect and Very Remote Site Operation

2010-01-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
state of charge at 90% or higher on every site visit. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of skipp025 Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 11:17 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] LCS 2000 Motorola mobile radios

2010-01-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
15K6F1D emissions. It is programmable with RVN4156 RSS. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of JT Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 2:52 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 6 Meter Repeater spacing (no duplexers)

2010-01-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
Jeff, I completely agree with your conclusions. The calculations of CommShop, while remarkably close to reality for 2m, 220, and 440 applications, are misleading at 6m and lower frequencies. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 6 Meter Repeater spacing (no duplexers)

2010-01-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
ave pointed out, the use of one or more bandpass cavities on either or both ends may greatly reduce or eliminate desense. You may be pleasantly surprised. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behal

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 6 Meter Repeater spacing (no duplexers)

2010-01-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
power output, a better receiver and PA, and perhaps directional antennas. Bear in mind that CommShop and similar programs make many assumptions to come up with these estimates, and some or all of those assumption might be invalid. YMMV... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Rep

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 6 Meter Repeater spacing (no duplexers)

2010-01-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
wouldn't make a bit of difference even if one antenna was 1000 feet up. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tahrens301 Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 2:09 PM To: Repeater-Bu

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: current state of our lightning struck repeater.

2010-01-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
otion static"), the bandpass cavity will effectively impose a DC ground and drain the static charge. A BpBr cavity won't help the static problem, but it will clean up some spurious emissions from your PA. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: follow up on lightning strike last spring response

2010-01-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
extremely close tolerances to achieve values of 10-30 pF. A digital capacitance meter could be used to measure the value of the notch tuning capacitor in each cavity, to find one that is out of family. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Split Site Via Coax Cables & Wire?

2010-01-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
tennas one above the other, and have minimum interaction between them. The cones of silence overlap and essentially augment each other. This is a grossly simplified explanation, but you get the idea. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Split Site Via Coax Cables & Wire?

2010-01-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
assumptions about the equipment, so the above results should be considered as a ballpark estimate. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of thornwal Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:16 AM To: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Those PG&E Smart Meters (again)

2010-01-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
It's quite simple: when the signal goes away, the meter must have lost power. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of skipp025 Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 1:39 PM To: Repeater-Bu

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Those PG&E Smart Meters (again)

2010-01-10 Thread Eric Lemmon
ages would last for many hours, even days, because some customers always think that "someone else" will call to report an outage! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kc8gpd Sent

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Was Repeater Battery Question

2010-01-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
Rod, I have a commercial UHF repeater that has been on solar power for seven years. I have two Concorde 205 Ah AGM-SLA batteries that are always at 100% SOC. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On

RE: [Repeater-Builder] FS: *NEW* UHF Motorola Micor repeater on Ham band

2010-01-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
have several VHF DVP Micor repeaters that were removed from US Government service in the 138 MHz band, and am quite familiar with their operation. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Thomas

RE: [Repeater-Builder] M9839 Mixer FET Replacement

2010-01-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
Joe, How about Motorola Parts? The exact replacement for the M9839 is still available as part # 4811043C12 (AKA 48R00869839), at about $ 1.50 each. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R 2600 Service Monitor Comments/Price??

2010-01-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
John, More info is needed. The suffix letter A, B, C, or D is important. There are feature and performance differences between them. My R2600D is a dream to use. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts

2010-01-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
2m use already, or is it now on a commercial pair and you want to modify it for 2m operation? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Greg Niles Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 6:34 PM To: R

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Service Monitor Input Protection

2010-01-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
tenna circuit from damage. It only took a minute to replace that fuse (the manufacturer provided five spares- I wonder why?), and I was back in business. No doubt, that same fuse can be wired into older monitors without too much effort. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Rep

RE: [Repeater-Builder] dispatch centers run through the internet

2010-01-04 Thread Eric Lemmon
s probably more reliable than any Internet connection. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jed Barton Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 1:04 PM To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Sub

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Cold & MVP

2010-01-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
Randy, It sounds like you're good to go. If it were an elevator control or machine room, there would be evidence of the elevator service technician visiting during the annual inspections. Carry on! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroup

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Cold & MVP

2010-01-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
e the hospital is the tallest building in the city, the management had another masonry room installed on the roof, with a separate entrance, specifically to contain radio equipment. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater

[Repeater-Builder] Micor 12W PA Modification

2010-01-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
some information about a commercial device that matches the original Motorola part. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Cold temps and repeaters

2010-01-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
is hardly an extreme. It may be worthwhile to install a simple thermostat-controlled resistive heater inside the cabinet. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Ryan Sent: Sunday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 220 repeater

2010-01-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
- which has no power control feedback loop and no high-SWR protection. You get what you pay for... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Blasberg Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 8:33 PM To

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF 5000 Army MARS repeater, Portland, OR

2010-01-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
and the voltage when this problem occurs? The power supply may be unable to supply the needed current. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hobie's Mail Sent: Friday, January 01, 20

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Sinclair duplexer

2010-01-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
ns or adapters. When the low-split harness is installed and the duplexer carefully tuned, it is an excellent performer on 2m. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of hfarrenkopf Sent: Friday, Ja

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R1225 to GR400 conversion questions

2009-12-31 Thread Eric Lemmon
Eric, I can't help you on the power supply question, because it sounds like a kluge setup with which I am completely unfamiliar. But re the R1225, you're correct- the TX is on the end with the heat sink. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoo

RE: [Repeater-Builder] WTB Duplexers

2009-12-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
., Micor, Exec II, etc.)? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles Mills Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 12:12 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] WTB

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Slightly OT - need schematic for MOTO T/T mic

2009-12-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
Ian, The DTMF mike for the MCX1000 may be close enough in design to be helpful. or http://tinyurl.com/yelbclq 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of va2ir Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Dropping the Autopatch--Keep 911

2009-12-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
7;s worth a try! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Facility 406 DM09 Sent: Friday, December 25, 2009 6:43 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Droppin

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: mouse debate 101

2009-12-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
pipe. Cover the open end with a stainless-steel scouring pad or other means to keep bugs and other pests from crawling back up the pipe. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Sent

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Henry Amps

2009-12-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
simplest and most practical means of controlling a fan. I use a switch that turns on the fan when the heat-sink reaches 120 degrees F and stays on until the temperature drops to about 90 degrees. My preference is a switch sold by Digi-Key as Catalog Number 317-1094-ND. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Can we tuning duplexer with this equipment?

2009-12-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
output of a transmitter the PM-3 seems like a useful device. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Azam Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 8:20 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] R2001D (A13) card

2009-12-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
Sorry, no. I have no knowledge of this equipment. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joel Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 9:18 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re

RE: [Repeater-Builder] R2001D (A13) card

2009-12-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
-Mobile Radio site, . 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joel Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 8:11 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com; amateur-repa...@yahoogroups.com; manual_excha

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Maxtrac five pin Connector

2009-12-20 Thread Eric Lemmon
Jim, The problem here is that the pin numbers shown on the schematic diagram in the MaxTrac manual are not in their physical order. In fact, the pins are numbered 1-2-3-4-5, with Pin 1 closest to the side of the radio. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr2 19C320671G2 Intercom board info?

2009-12-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
microfiche. It won't be pretty, but it may meet your needs. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kk2ed Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 6:41 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Su

RE: [Repeater-Builder] XTL2500 Control Head Contrast

2009-12-16 Thread Eric Lemmon
is 6816533H01, about $25. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tim Ahrens Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 6:35 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] XTL2500 Control Head Contrast

2009-12-16 Thread Eric Lemmon
provide edification... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tim Ahrens Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 8:00 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] XTL2500

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Source of Coil Slugs

2009-12-15 Thread Eric Lemmon
may have machine screws in brass and aluminum that can be trimmed to make the proper slugs. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wb6dgn Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 8:46 PM To: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] XTL2500 Control Head Contrast

2009-12-15 Thread Eric Lemmon
Tim, I believe that the User's Manual contains information about adjusting the display contrast, but I don't know if the viewing angle can be adjusted. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com]

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RE: 50 Watt Repeater

2009-12-12 Thread Eric Lemmon
repeaters, TK-380 and TK-390 portables, and TK-890 mobiles. It would be nice if they could be programmed to silently mute on the County Sheriff's Motorola system, but those channels still have an annoying squelch crash. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Bu

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RE: 50 Watt Repeater

2009-12-12 Thread Eric Lemmon
ift simply because it was more effective at stopping the reed. Remember, Motorola pioneered the concept of CTCSS. Other manufacturers settled on a 180-degree shift because it was easy, and they needed to rush a competing system to market. No mention was made of reed breakage in these papers.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RE: 50 Watt Repeater

2009-12-12 Thread Eric Lemmon
e silently- both on my end and the repeater end- on all repeaters. All radios in the system must have reverse burst operative in both encode and decode mode for this feature to work properly. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:rep

RE: [Repeater-Builder] RE: 50 Watt Repeater

2009-12-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
either 180-degree or 120-degree phase shift. TIA-603-C, the international standard for land-mobile radio performance, recognizes both reverse schemes as equally viable. Kenwood may recapture some market share, once their radios are equipped to encode and decode reverse burst in either scheme. 73, Eric

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater

2009-12-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
But, the TKR-750 and TKR-751 are continuous-duty only up to 25 watts. Perhaps a Motorola MTR2000 would be a better choice. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of NORM KNAPP Sent: Friday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MAxtrac Help please

2009-12-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
MaxTrac. You can probably change the mike cord to make the 3013 "look" like the 1037. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of w7nikw7nik Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 10:18 PM To

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Rolling Pipe Sound

2009-12-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
ew. Some brands may require purchase through a distributor, such as Tessco, Hutton, or Talley. Always ask about a Ham discount when you are negotiating prices. Depending upon the size of your order, you may get 25% or 30%. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Bui

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Astron RM-35M AGM charging abilities?

2009-12-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
Mike, The -BB circuit is simply some diodes and a resistor to limit charging current. The basic circuit is found here: 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Lyon Sent: Monday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Astron RM-35M AGM charging abilities?

2009-12-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
hogs for that reason. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cicirello Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 2:40 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Astron RM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Rolling Pipe Sound

2009-12-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
Are all of the jumper cables double-shielded, with proper connectors on each end- that is, no adapters or barrels? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of offtracks1 Sent: Monday, December 07

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Astron RM-35M AGM charging abilities?

2009-12-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
5 VDC, depending upon the battery specifications. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Lyon Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 10:02 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeat

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Making Mitrek output power adjustable, how?

2009-12-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
its place. I am doing that mod for my own 6m repeater based on Mitrek radios. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of cruizzer77 Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 8:00 AM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] DB-4018 cavity

2009-11-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
Glenn, Maybe, maybe not. 220 MHz is a bit less than 3% out of the stated band, so it's worth a try. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Glenn Little WB4UIV Sent: Sunday, Novemb

RE: [Repeater-Builder] ge mastr uhf 100 watt pa burnout

2009-11-28 Thread Eric Lemmon
He sent me the board number off-list (19D423006G6), which is covered by LBI-30201, here: Dave is operating the radio at 441.900 MHz. Dunno what mods have been made to optimize operation outside of the 450-470 MHz design band. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] ge mastr uhf 100 watt pa burnout

2009-11-28 Thread Eric Lemmon
Dave, Please advise the part number of the PA board, usually stamped in black ink along one edge of the board. It's difficult for us to help you, if we don't know exactly which PA board you have. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoo

[Repeater-Builder] GLB Preselector- Preamplifier Response Plot

2009-11-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
For those readers who are unfamiliar with the GLB Preselector Preamp, I have attached a network analyzer plot of the 220 unit I have. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY GLB Electronics P-222.900 Preamp.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: pre-amp placement

2009-11-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
ewer. To answer your question, I do not suggest that you get a bandpass/reject cavity. I suggest that you get a "pure" bandpass cavity. Its pass response is very narrow when compared to a pass/reject cavity. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repe

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: pre-amp placement

2009-11-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
there is relatively little bandpass effect. A pass-notch cavity is a poor substitute for a bandpass cavity. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Pointman Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MVP Audio Popping

2009-11-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
I agree about the MVP audio design. After all, the Custom MVP was GE's economy line radio, so we should not expect it to perform as well as the Mastr II. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.co

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: pre-amp placement

2009-11-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
noise level is a major factor when determining the placement of the preamp. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of skipp025 Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 9:37 PM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Tuning Tool

2009-11-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
. Definitely a must-have item! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kq2h Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:22 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Best coax for marine use

2009-11-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
should be protected. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vernon Densler Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:18 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Best coax

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mtr-2000 for 2m use.

2009-11-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
You must connect a low-split 100 watt PA, or a 40 watt PA, before you can program anything below 150 MHz. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of NORM KNAPP Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 3:04

RE: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 Question

2009-11-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
Joe, The control head is needed only to change modes in local control, listen to the incoming audio, and for programming. Since a repeater only needs one channel, just ensure that channel 1 is active. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: uniden key

2009-11-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
about what locks it will fit. Someday, a list member may announce that he or she just acquired one of the subject radios, and wants to know what key is used to operate the lock. In the event of that query, the efforts expended in the key blank and code research will be justified. Otherwise... 73, E

RE: [Repeater-Builder] uniden key

2009-11-21 Thread Eric Lemmon
quot; will result in a key that works. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kevinvalent...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 1:58 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.co

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Zetron 38A not sending reverse burst

2009-11-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
about this a few years ago, the engineer I spoke with seemed not to know that there are two standard reverse burst formats. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wspx472 Sent: Thursday, November

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Uniden Key

2009-11-18 Thread Eric Lemmon
orce" name also applies to CB and GMRS radios. Even more helpful would be finding the Uniden part number of the key in the service manual. Who knows, perhaps that part number can be decoded by a key blank supplier in a few seconds. Perhaps I'm overly optimistic...? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Zetron 38A not sending reverse burst

2009-11-18 Thread Eric Lemmon
reate a CTCSS encoder that could be switched between the two reverse-burst formats, so they just ignored the problem. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wspx472 Sent: Wednesday, November 18,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Uniden Key

2009-11-18 Thread Eric Lemmon
Kevin, Please advise the brand name of the key blank, and the key blank identification number, of the duplicate key that that does work. This might be something like "Curtis B173". Once we have that valuable information, it can be added to the RBTIP "Radio Keys" data fi

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mtr-2000 for 2m use.

2009-11-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
peaters in service now, both commercial and Amateur, and none of them have or need an external preselector. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of NORM KNAPP Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 50 Watt Repeater

2009-11-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
detect the difference between 40 watts and 50 watts. Remember, buying quality only hurts once! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY At 02:10 PM 11/16/2009, you wrote: > > >Any suggestions on a 50 watt repeater to buy? I've been looking >around and keep looking at the Icom FR3000, I know there a

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mtr-2000 for 2m use.

2009-11-16 Thread Eric Lemmon
only in the band 132-154 MHz, and the other will operate only in the band 150-174 MHz. The latter unit cannot be made or modified to work at 2m. To help identify your MTR2000, go to this link to get a list of modules to identify exactly what you have: and some additional info is here: 73, Eric

RE: [Repeater-Builder] HT750 updating firmware.

2009-11-14 Thread Eric Lemmon
he side contacts? If not, a lot of skin oil and other gunk can contaminate those contacts and lead to an intermittent connection during programming or flashing. I use a Gold Guard Pen to clean both the side contacts on the radio and the programming cable pins, if there's any doubt about their

RE: [Repeater-Builder] HT750 updating firmware.

2009-11-14 Thread Eric Lemmon
d. If the program hiccups at the higher speed, a bricked radio may result. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Lemmon Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 8:24 AM To: Repeate

RE: [Repeater-Builder] HT750 updating firmware.

2009-11-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
gram it. It is cheaper to replace the innards in a few minutes than to troubleshoot and repair the problem- which might take hours. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Vincent Sent: F

RE: [Repeater-Builder] HT750 updating firmware.

2009-11-12 Thread Eric Lemmon
.14.03, you should use HVN9025W CPS (R06.11.05) or later to program the radio. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Vincent Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:11 PM To: Repeater-

RE: [Repeater-Builder] repeater problems solved

2009-11-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
ase. As I reported in an earlier posting on this list, that situation is almost always going to inject an AC hum into the repeater audio. Check to ensure that the DC power supply negative terminal is not grounded. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoo

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GE Mastr II Info

2009-11-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
ular radio, and all of them are available for download from the GE Index site. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of K5IN Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 9:00 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoo

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 TRN9689 R1 Audio board schematic needed......

2009-10-28 Thread Eric Lemmon
orola Parts for about $60. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 3:26 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 TRN96

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna spacing

2009-10-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
Jeremy, You did not provide enough information to give you a good answer. How far apart are the frequencies involved? How powerful is the other radio? What I can tell you right away is that vertical separation is far, far, more effective than horizontal separation. If both radios are going to

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