RE: [Repeater-Builder] Comair Rotron fan replacement

2009-03-18 Thread Eric Lemmon
John, Panasonic is one of several manufacturers that makes exact replacements for Rotron fans. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kf0m Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 5:55 PM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] SCR-200(A)

2009-03-17 Thread Eric Lemmon
be solved by tightening tolerances and fine-tuning each component. Make certain your own house is in order before blaming others. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Morris Dillingham Sent

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 DC Transfer Question

2009-03-16 Thread Eric Lemmon
I have sent a schematic directly to WA6LUY. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] quote for duplexers needed

2009-03-16 Thread Eric Lemmon
I can think of a few: DB Spectra, TX-RX, RFS Celwave, Telewave, Comprod, Sinclair. Ham dealers normally don't sell duplexers... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ww3s73 Sent: Monday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Mobile TLD8262B10 Exciter Question

2009-03-15 Thread Eric Lemmon
Mike, Besides tuning the exciter, you'll also need to tune the bandpass filter that is between the exciter and the PA. Start here: www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/micorvhfbpf.html 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Mobile TLD8262B10 Exciter Question

2009-03-15 Thread Eric Lemmon
Mike, Probably. The fact that you could receive the signal suggests that the exciter is working, but just has a very low output. Tuning should fix that. Most commercial-band VHF exciters will tune to 2m without modification, but that is not always the case. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

[Repeater-Builder] Falcon Communications 220 Power Amplifier

2009-03-14 Thread Eric Lemmon
to find out what's wrong with it. I'd like to hear from anyone who has information or suggestions about this amplifier. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor Card needed - TLN1251A-Manual.

2009-03-14 Thread Eric Lemmon
Steve, I went through more than a half-dozen Micor station manuals, and did not see the document you describe. Could you please be more specific as to which manuals contain the information about the TLN1251A module? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Card needed - TLN1251A

2009-03-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
Scott, What type of Micor station would use this card? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Zimmerman Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 8:18 AM To: motorola-u...@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Card needed - TLN1251A

2009-03-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
For what it's worth, the manual that covers the TLN1251A module is 6881005E01. The title is TLN1249A, TLN1250A, and TLN1251A Decoder Module Options. Unfortunately, it's NLA. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help with N1274A VHF amplifier please

2009-03-12 Thread Eric Lemmon
as you tune the capacitors, you may need to tweak some coils or add some capacitors to get the amp to work efficiently at 2m. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Albert Sent: Thursday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Anyone have this happen?

2009-03-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
-compensation.html 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Zimmerman Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 8:50 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Anyone have this happen

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Help with N1274A VHF amplifier please

2009-03-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
and switch the amplifier into the circuit, The manual which covers this specific amplifier is 6881020C90- which, unfortunately, is NLA from Motorola Parts. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] DB duplexer Question

2009-03-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
the Decibel Products plant. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 8:46 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] DB duplexer

RE: [Repeater-Builder] VXR-5000 Spur

2009-03-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
on GMRS, and I eliminated that leakage by replacing all three jumpers with RG-400/U double-shielded cable. Check to ensure that ALL of the module shield covers are in place, with ALL cover screws installed and tight. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: PL vs. DPL

2009-03-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
for the CDCSS waveform, so if it doesn't work properly, you're stuck with it. 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 Joe Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 6:57 AM To: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 TPN1189A Power supply schematic needed.

2009-03-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
6881061E50. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wa5luy Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 5:43 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000 TPN1189A Power

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT Fish paper

2009-03-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
will not find this product at Home Depot or Lowes, because it has specialized uses within the electrical power industry. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dallasreact112 Sent: Thursday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] PL vs. DPL

2009-03-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
frequency as well, when he unkeys. A lot of community repeater operators who thought DPL was a great idea for shared-channel security, learned the hard way! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of j

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Alcatel Isolator Panel * 148-164 Mhz

2009-03-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
. There is a lot of precision machining that is required to perform a rework; it is far more than a simple retuning. Anyone who tells you anything different is woefully misguided, and obviously knows nothing about how isolators are constructed! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RP-70U repeater not transmitting at full power

2009-03-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
Are you measuring the power right at the TX connector, or are you measuring at the duplexer output (antenna) connector? The specified RF output of any transmitter is normally that measured at the output connector of the transmitter, not after the duplexer. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original

[Repeater-Builder] Re: micor base station

2009-03-02 Thread Eric Lemmon
-page format about six months ago and submitted it to RBTIP, but I think it got lost in cyberspace. If you'll send me your e-mail address privately, I'll send you those two pages. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Syntor X9000 Manuals

2009-03-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
that a *proper* copy of a large Motorola service manual, with dozens of long fold-out schematic pages in color, would cost two to four times what the original manual cost from Motorola Parts. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Syntor X9000 Manuals

2009-03-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
Steve, Wow! Your holdings are exactly what will greatly benefit the Syntor X9000 owners who despaired of finding proper documentation. I am responding off-list. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: SCR-1000 crystals

2009-03-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
I think it might mean Selected By Test. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 11:06 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Service Manual for Midland Base-tech UHF Repeater

2009-03-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
Jay, Try here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MidlandLMR/ 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n2kpk Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 11:31 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] CSI Super 32 Repeater Controller

2009-03-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
Don, Thanks to the efforts of Bill Janes, N9SII, another copy of the CSI Super 32 programming instructions is now available for download, and this copy has all of the Section 4 pages. Go here: www.repeater-builder.com/other-mfrs/csi-s32-programming-instructions.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Coax Cable - Question

2009-03-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
://edeskv2.belden.com/Products/#s=7810Ar=0 This type of cable works best with silver-plated connectors that are crimped rather than clamped or soldered. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf

[Repeater-Builder] Syntor X9000 Manuals

2009-02-28 Thread Eric Lemmon
and 6880100W94 manuals are both NLA from Motorola. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 4EX12A12

2009-02-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
Chris, The 4EX12A12 Test Adaptor is used to facilitate the testing of GE portable (personal) radios in the MPI, PE, PY, MPR, MPX, and Marc V series. The unit does nothing more than provide an audio input and output, a speaker, and a PTT switch. You will need the appropriate interface cables to

RE: [Repeater-Builder] CSI Super 32 Repeater Controller

2009-02-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
Don, It appears that only the even-numbered pages were scanned. Perhaps Skipp can help rectify this oversight. This is a valuable document, and Skipp's work is very much appreciated! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Battery Desulphator for deep cycle batteries

2009-02-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
Tom, A battery that has sulphated is damaged, and can rarely be returned to 100% capacity, regardless of advertizing hype. Unless the battery is for a low-risk application, such as a trolling motor or golf cart, turn it in to a recycler and buy a new battery that you can depend upon. 73, Eric

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Needed 88.5 Micor PL Reeds

2009-02-26 Thread Eric Lemmon
Joe, You should be specific about your needs. Some Micor reeds are thin and some are fat- and won't fit in some radios. What part numbers do you need? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Micor Power Supply - TPN1110B

2009-02-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
-82705M01. Did you disconnect one end of each diode before making measurements? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kh6...@netscape.net Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 2:21 PM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Searchng for GE Power Supply Diodes

2009-02-25 Thread Eric Lemmon
Laryn, The diode part number is 19A116524P2, which is available from New London Technology for $6 each. The commercial equivalent is a 1N2158R diode, according to LBI-30867F. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Micor Power Supply - TPN1110B

2009-02-24 Thread Eric Lemmon
, either the transformer or the capacitor is bad. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kh6...@netscape.net Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 12:11 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Part Number for Micor Mobile Connector (Harness End)

2009-02-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
than risk the auction source, just call up one of the regular vendors- or even a local radio shop- and offer to buy just the radio end of a Micor cable with two feet or so of cable connected. I did that a few years ago and paid five bucks each, with free shipping. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Micor Power Supply - TLN5123B

2009-02-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
during normal operation, and you must replace this capacitor with a similar unit designed for this application. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kh6...@netscape.net Sent: Monday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MASTRII 100 watt PA question

2009-02-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
at the bench. Sure enough, a tiny crack had opened on a PA power lead. Reflowing solder at that connection cured the problem. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Sent: Sunday, February 22

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Rack mount enclosures

2009-02-22 Thread Eric Lemmon
Tim, Scratch and claw no longer. Marlin P. Jones has just what you want, for 20 bucks each. I just bought two of them. Go here: www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=17086+BX 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil

RE: [Repeater-Builder] db 4062 duplexer

2009-02-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
Rheolube 362, a conductive lubricant. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joel Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 2:30 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Got some noise from a fan in the system

2009-02-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
. If your fans are audible (to the ear) across the room, they are probably running far faster than is necessary for cooling. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dakota Summerhawk Sent

RE: [Repeater-Builder] M9760 Sub

2009-02-16 Thread Eric Lemmon
this instruction sheet as a reference: www.repeater-builder.com/micor/pdf/micor-vhf-preamp-tld8421b-tld8422b.pdf. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Parker Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Cable velocity

2009-02-16 Thread Eric Lemmon
that is stamped along the cable, and we may be able to identify what product you have. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mike Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 6:17 AM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help with intermod between repeaters.

2009-02-15 Thread Eric Lemmon
Joe, The transmit frequencies are separated by 600 kHz, not 1.2 MHz (147.360 - 146.760 = 600 kHz), which causes mixing products to fall exactly on the inputs. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] New 10mtr Repeater Active from Auckland, NZ (ZL Land) - Slightly OT

2009-02-15 Thread Eric Lemmon
Kevin, Congratulations on getting your repeater on the air! I am curious about your statement that you are not permitted to use CTCSS. Please explain why that is so. Is it a legal prohibition or technical? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Help with intermod between repeaters.

2009-02-14 Thread Eric Lemmon
are securely in place, with all screws installed. The second question is, are either or both repeaters equipped with ferrite isolators? Thank you for performing some outstanding troubleshooting, and for providing detailed information about your findings! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Chart of Mastr II base Power supplys

2009-02-12 Thread Eric Lemmon
Joe, I don't recall a chart of GE power supplies, but the list would be small. Simply go to this site and search for supply to find all of them. www.repeater-builder.com/ge/lbi-master-list.html 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT Power Factor

2009-02-11 Thread Eric Lemmon
Energy Star freezer. In less than four months, he saved enough on his electric bill to pay for the appliance. A word to the wise... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Custer Sent

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Information Needed

2009-02-10 Thread Eric Lemmon
duplexer made for your 70 cm pair for very little more than it would cost to rework an existing unit. Moreover, there is much more to changing the band coverage than simply turning the tuning screws; it needs to be remanufactured for 70 cm. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT Power Factor

2009-02-09 Thread Eric Lemmon
VAC, something needs to be done. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Oliver Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 11:43 PM To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT

RE: [Repeater-Builder] A desense issue

2009-02-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
a kilowatt of ERP, so you may be fighting an uphill battle. Finally, look to vertical separation of the antennas; horizontal separation does relatively little unless it is hundreds of feet. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Transistor needed

2009-02-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
. www.newlondontechnology.com/ 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of WA Brown Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 7:53 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Transistor needed I have a ULS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GE MVP time capsule

2009-02-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
Larry, What is the LBI number on that manual? Please consider lending it to the RB staff for scanning and posting for all to use and enjoy. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] M1225 programming problem

2009-02-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
precision resistors and therefore result in the wrong bias voltage. The bias voltage must be very close to work properly. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Sent: Saturday, February 07

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: M1225 programming problem

2009-02-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
James, What is screwy about the diagram? Other than not clearly identifying pins 4 and 7, it is correct. The linked forum item does not address the mike connector numbering. I don't see the connection. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GE MVP output power level

2009-02-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
is here: www.repeater-builder.com/ge/lbi-library/lbi-32772a.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n...@no6b.com Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 8:22 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] M1225 programming problem

2009-02-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
it is. The cable diagram on Batlabs is correct, but it is not very clear that the ground lead goes to pin 4 and the Bus + lead goes to pin 7. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR-750

2009-02-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
) and other Kenwood parts houses. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 5:36 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR

RE: [Repeater-Builder] mobile duplexer

2009-02-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
Mike, What band is this link on, and what RX-TX separation is used? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michal Smialowski Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 7:57 AM To: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Help with Motorola amp

2009-02-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of The Marlins Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 9:31 AM To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Help with Motorola amp Hello group

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Hamtronics Helical Resonator Preamp orAdvanced Research Preamp

2009-02-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
the Vertex UHF repeaters, I corrected an in-cabinet desense problem by replacing all three internal jumpers- which were unmarked gray-jacketed single-shield cables- with double-shielded RG-400 cable. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Syntors at the salvage yard. Drive level to the 45 watt VHF PA?

2009-02-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
were range-specific; Range II is 146-150.8 MHz, Range III is 150.8-162 MHz, and Range IV is 162-174 MHz. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of skipp025 Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 10:52

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Nominal impedance of a Telewave T-1560 Dual Isolator???

2009-02-04 Thread Eric Lemmon
at some future date. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of AJ Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 9:49 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Nominal impedance

[Repeater-Builder] Non-Standard Reverse Burst WAS: Kenwood TKR-850 question

2009-02-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
radios use obsolete technology. That happened in my local police department when a Brand X repeater was installed; a large number of Brand Y radios were immediately replaced with Brand X radios. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Maxar mods for 6M?

2009-02-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
There's also the Maxar-50... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wd8chl Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 12:31 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Maxar mods for 6M?

2009-02-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
identical radios require some work. YMMV... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wd8chl Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 11:37 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Non-Standard Reverse Burst WAS: Kenwood TKR-850 question

2009-02-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
, there are some old-timers who declare that they really like to hear squelch crashes. Let's hope that these people never are permitted to select public-safety radio systems... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil

RE: [Repeater-Builder] CD IDer needed for GR300

2009-02-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
Joe, The Communications Specialists model ID-8 is probably the most versatile unit on the market, but not cheap at $70: www.com-spec.com/id8.htm There are many simpler and cheaper units available, but not so easy to program or apply. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Manual Request-Motorola RICK

2009-02-01 Thread Eric Lemmon
Joe, The Instruction Manual for the HLNB R*I*C*K is 6880901Z79, and is still available from Motorola Parts for about $6. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Serocki Sent: Sunday

[Repeater-Builder] PL Reeds Needed

2009-01-31 Thread Eric Lemmon
directly to wb6fly at verizon dot net. Thanks! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] PL Reeds Needed

2009-01-31 Thread Eric Lemmon
Adam, I appreciate your offer, but the TLN8381A is packaged in a larger case than the KLN6209A, and will not fit the holder. Thanks anyway. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Adam C

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Maxar mods for 6M?

2009-01-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
of the best deals I've ever made! Other than programming it to 6m and tweaking the VCOs, it works perfectly without any modification. That may be the exception to the rule, but it just happened to work for me. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR-850 question

2009-01-28 Thread Eric Lemmon
Office, which has a Motorola Quantar repeater. Because of the unique capability to select the reverse burst phasing, my radio mutes silently on either radio channel. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 2 meter noise help!

2009-01-28 Thread Eric Lemmon
poles, and that makes precise location very difficult. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Christopher K. Greenhalgh Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 12:25 PM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT - Hard drive train wrecks that are about to happen...

2009-01-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
Jeff, Isn't your 7200.7 drive included in the 7200 series which IS covered, according to the preceding message? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Kincaid Sent: Tuesday, January

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola SM-50 120

2009-01-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
Mike, Neither the SM50 nor the SM120 is capable of channel steering. The accessory connector has only the most basic functions. See the SM-series RSS manual 6880903Z78 for the details. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Written standard for installs at radio and cell sites?

2009-01-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
is to remove the wheels and solidly anchor the cabinet to the concrete floor, as a minimum. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of georgiaskywarn Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 7:45 AM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Bridge Com Systems CS540V repeater information.

2009-01-19 Thread Eric Lemmon
to be addressed. I do not know if that has been fixed, nor can I state whether or not the VHF version will cover the entire 144-148 MHz two-meter Amateur band. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GE DELTA SX or S VHF HI MAINTENANCE MANUAL

2009-01-16 Thread Eric Lemmon
like N3HH2W075TB. The LBI-31371 applies only to the Delta-SX (not the S) for 136-174 MHz, and only with a 40, 60, or 110 watt PA. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tomnevue Sent: Friday

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT Motorola Saber

2009-01-14 Thread Eric Lemmon
with a needle extracted the plastic piece, and normal operation was restored. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Al Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 11:37 AM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater controller to be used with MSF5000

2009-01-13 Thread Eric Lemmon
. The repeater site has no telephone lines and no commercial power, yet the repeater is always under my control. I'm pretty sure this device is adaptable to other repeaters. I, too, adhere to the KISS principle! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

[Repeater-Builder] Stabilant

2009-01-10 Thread Eric Lemmon
, application notes, and MSDSs can be found here: http://www.stabilant.com/ 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 30A power supply suggestion

2009-01-07 Thread Eric Lemmon
to the contrary, the above switch-mode power supplies do not generate interference with nearby radio systems- which is why they are recommended by the majority of commercial radio manufacturers. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater

[Repeater-Builder] RE: [radio-p...@yhgrps] VHF Repeater

2009-01-05 Thread Eric Lemmon
Adam, Your message might get more responses if posted on the Repeater-Builder list. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: radio-programm...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:radio-programm...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of adam.broach Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 2:30 PM To: radio

RE: [Repeater-Builder] mastr II question. . . IFAS Board--correction

2009-01-03 Thread Eric Lemmon
at the factory. If further adjustment is required, adjust R622 on the IFAS board for best squelch operation. NOTE: Maximum squelch decreases with increasing resistance. Revision B also changed the PC board, so it is likely that your radio has R622 on the older board, hence the Rev A marking. 73, Eric

RE: [Repeater-Builder] mastr II question. . .

2009-01-02 Thread Eric Lemmon
Tony, The 19D432667G1 IFAS board is covered in LBI-4986R, here: www.repeater-builder.com/ge/lbi-library/lbi-4986r.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony Alviar (Home) Sent: Friday

[Repeater-Builder] RE: [Motorola] TLN4928A2 PL Encoder for Micor

2008-12-31 Thread Eric Lemmon
it all worthwhile. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: djoneses [mailto:djone...@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 6:32 AM To: 'Discussion of equipment manufactured by Motorola'; motorola-mi...@yahoogroups.com; Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Cc: 'Eric Lemmon

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MTR2000 Backplane Fuse

2008-12-31 Thread Eric Lemmon
mounted, but in the MTR2000, it plugs into a holder. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Pat Patterson Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 10:55 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Reed vs. Reedless Boards in Mitrek Radios

2008-12-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
would produce a pure sine wave. As Bob suggests, the distortion in the reed board may be caused by excessive feedback, and that's a topic for further study. Any ideas why the reed has more distortion in one orientation than in the other? 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From

[Repeater-Builder] PL Distortion

2008-12-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
, the cheaper the radio, the poorer the signal quality. It's not surprising that the Puxing radio produces a raspy buzz when transmitting through a repeater. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 below 444Mhz?

2008-12-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
of burning up the PA with out-of-band operation. Good luck! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 3:14 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 below 444Mhz?

2008-12-30 Thread Eric Lemmon
Joe, I am not aware of any means to perform a realignment. The design of the radio precludes that option. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 3:50

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Astron P/S question

2008-12-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
. Odd that your experience is different. Because of their (RS-series) relative instability in high-RF environments, I now install only Duracomm, Samlex, and Astron switching power supplies. Lightweight, very efficient, and very reliable. Nuff said. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Astron P/S question

2008-12-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
to enter avalanche mode on modest spikes. Utilities are supposed to maintain the nominal utilization voltage at 120 VAC +/- 5%, so if the voltage ever exceeds 126 VAC, or falls below 114 VAC, it's time to complain to the electrical provider. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message

[Repeater-Builder] Reed vs. Reedless Boards in Mitrek Radios

2008-12-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
to generate PL tones, and the resulting tones are prone to falsing and talk-off problems. Stay tuned... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MTR2000 Backplane Fuse

2008-12-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
. This fuse seems to be identical to Littelfuse (note the spelling) Series 453 Nano fuses. The data sheet is here: www.littelfuse.com/data/en/Data_Sheets/Littelfuse_Fuse_451_453.pdf 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Reed vs. Reedless Boards in Mitrek Radios

2008-12-29 Thread Eric Lemmon
a purity test on it. Mike Morris has a very informative article about the HLN4181A board here: www.repeater-builder.com/mitrek/mitrek-hln4181-info.html 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MTR2000 Backplane Fuse

2008-12-28 Thread Eric Lemmon
Chuck, The answer is found on page 22, behind the Maintenance Troubleshooting tab, in the Replacing Fuses paragraph. Both fuses are 5 ampere, fast-blow, and are Motorola part number 6583049X16. The current price shown on MOL is $ 1.38 each. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Celwave Super Station Master UHF

2008-12-27 Thread Eric Lemmon
Mike, According to my Celwave catalog, the -2 suffix indicates that your antenna is already intended to operate in the 440-450 MHz split. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike

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