Re: [Repeater-Builder] LMR feedline revisited and revised!

2007-03-22 Thread Kevin Custer
Barry C' wrote: Why would you even use pl259 connectors on uhf? Why not? Motorola and GE did? doesn't make it right though considering the potentual losses. Yea, what the heck do they know about radio anyway? Kevin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LMR feedline revisited and revised!

2007-03-22 Thread Kevin Custer
Why would you even use pl259 connectors on uhf? Why not? Motorola and GE did?

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: LMR feedline revisited and revised!

2007-03-22 Thread Kevin Custer
rs. Good luck with your aluminum braided coax in duplex service, I won't be using or recommending any! Kevin Custer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: fixed-audio?

2007-03-15 Thread Kevin Custer
that may have a high cut off of 2K or slightly more). It's the cascading effects of the filtering that makes links sound bad, not the emphasis stages. Kevin Custer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Diversity Antenna System ?

2007-03-03 Thread Kevin Custer
Mike, It was a joke, which you didn't pick up on... You wrote: Tony, Keep in touch and I will let you know how the test goes. Were about to implement it on a site in Portland and from preliminary *testes* it looks good. Mike K7PFJ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Am I being Censored ?

2007-03-02 Thread Kevin Custer
have to generate spam of any type and the mail servers abound have to deal with it. There is more processor power being utilized to filter spam than it takes to run these lists and web servers. So, actually the delay is caused by one thing, SPAM, but two resulting factors affect you. Kevin Custer List Owner

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 repeater receiver recommendations? (Z-Matcher)

2007-02-24 Thread Kevin Custer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/23/2007 6:36:24 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In my most critical applications, I use permanent in-line Bird samplers. Then, cabling lengths don't change because I don't remove the samplers; and you know exactly

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 repeater receiver recommendations?

2007-02-24 Thread Kevin Custer
at is what is referenced in the text below. Kevin mch wrote: > Weren't there some 440 frequencies that had issues, too? > > Joe M. > > >> Kevin Custer wrote: >> >> I'm not Scott, but maybe I'll do... >> See Below >> >> Yes

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 repeater receiver recommendations?

2007-02-23 Thread Kevin Custer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/23/2007 4:32:54 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: as all better repeaters builders know, the equipment might have to be tuned as a system using custom cabling lengths or Z Matchers for optimal performance. Can you c

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 repeater receiver recommendations?

2007-02-23 Thread Kevin Custer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm particularly interested in any shortcomings of the G.E. that are not easily overcome. Repeatability of a band split conversion, out of band (high-band to 222) conversion, (where sensitivity is concerned) and tuning stability. It seems that *some* MASTR II receiv

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 repeater receiver recommendations? (MVP?)

2007-02-23 Thread Kevin Custer
skipp025 wrote: > What about the GE MVP Scott..? Would the conversion be available > and similar for the MVP Mobile? Yes, basically it's this conversion: http://www.repeater-builder.com/ge/mvp/mvpstepbystep.html With the 220 RF conversions from the Exec II/MVP applied. You'll notice that Custo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 repeater receiver recommendations?

2007-02-23 Thread Kevin Custer
sing custom cabling lengths or Z Matchers for optimal performance. Kevin Custer Repeater Builder (the company)

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Whiskers

2007-02-21 Thread Kevin Custer
If you hit it hard enough, it would have fixed itself without taking it apart. Nate knows how hard you have to smack it to break the whiskers off, don't you Nate? set radio on floor (concrete), set radio on heatsink (vertical), kick radio with left (or right) foot (hard), radio will become

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Whiskers

2007-02-21 Thread Kevin Custer
through the dishwasher (before my wife gets home!). Hopefully this will keep > things at bay for several years. You might want to read this: http://www.repeater-builder.com/ge/mastrIIcasting.html Kevin Custer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Problems With Diamond NR73BNMO

2007-02-20 Thread Kevin Custer
Tony L. wrote: > My Diamond NR73BNMO stopped working on 70cm. Tx & rx are both fine on > 2 meters, but the antenna will not tx or rx on 70 cm. > > I swapped the antenna with a spare, and everything works fine with the > replacement antenna. > > Any ideas? > Take it apart and look to see if w

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Statistics

2007-02-19 Thread Kevin Custer
> BTW the group was created on Feb 13 1999 Happy belated 8th birthday! Wow, has it really been that long? Remember eGroups, and OneList? Those are the other folks that run the mail servers before Yahoo! bought them out. Thanks everyone for a popular - productive list. Kevin Custer L

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Astron Power Supply Failures

2007-02-12 Thread Kevin Custer
His failure is hardly due to running the supply right at its maximum continuous rating. NEXT? <---I would submit that metal migration within the diodes was a factor in their failure. (I first heard about this when I worked at TRW in the 1970's and RF power transistors were still kinda "

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Astron Power Supply Failures

2007-02-12 Thread Kevin Custer
So? The power supply manufacturer plainly states 25 amps CONTINUOUS. That, in my book means 24/7/365, in which he doesn't have that kind of current draw. He said the repeater was idle, it keyed up and before the ID went through, blew up. His failure is hardly due to running the supply right at

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Where to send Cushman service monitors for repair?

2007-02-07 Thread Kevin Custer
I have used Cardinal in the past, and Bob is nice to work with. Kevin Custer N9WYS wrote: > John, > > Here's a place near Chicago... actually in Arlington Heights. > > Cardinal Electronics, Inc. > 1631 N. Evergreen Ave > Arlington Heights, IL 60004 > www.cardin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola repeaters

2007-02-07 Thread Kevin Custer
to build a repeater from 2, Syntor X's, I wouldn't say the performance is going to 'equal' a Micor. YMMV, Kevin Custer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: New article on Channel Element/ICOM stability - W3KKC

2007-02-07 Thread Kevin Custer
Hi John, The input to the ICOM compensation pin requires very little current, and since there is already a 10 volt regulator in the MASTR II, it's easier and cheaper to use two resistors. Kevin John wrote: Kevin Custer wrote: I'll post that text here, so you don't ha

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna separation article

2007-02-06 Thread Kevin Custer
credit lines to match reality. Kevin Custer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Intermod

2007-02-03 Thread Kevin Custer
Fred Flowers wrote: Does anyone have a source for an intermod calculation program? http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/ant-sys-index.html Click on the "Calculators" shortcut. Kevin

[Repeater-Builder] Re: New article on Channel Element/ICOM stability - W3KKC

2007-02-03 Thread Kevin Custer
On 2/2/07, *Kevin Custer* <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote: I don't know that any commercial manufacturer did, but that's not the point. The point is if someone stuffs a new crystal in a 5C element, it MAY NOT hold to its OEM specif

Re: [GE Mastr II] Re: [Repeater-Builder] New article on Channel Element/ICOM stability - W3KKC

2007-02-02 Thread Kevin Custer
Nate Duehr wrote: On 2/2/07, Kevin Custer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The article isn't intended to educate about the use of GE MASTR II ICOM's in specific, or what stability one would achieve when the crystal is correctly compensated. For that information, one would go to

Re: [GE Mastr II] Re: [Repeater-Builder] New article on Channel Element/ICOM stability - W3KKC

2007-02-02 Thread Kevin Custer
ages that deal with those specifics: http://www.repeater-builder.com/ge/mastrii/m2icoms.html http://www.hallelectronics.com/getech/m2icoms.htm Everything you mention that the new article lacks, is already covered in them Kevin Custer

[Repeater-Builder] New article on using a Spectra-TAC voter in a non Motorola environment.

2007-02-01 Thread Kevin Custer
tac-notes-w3kkc.html> Thanks to those who helped with the article, and, to my most recent Web-Master addition, Bob Meister WA1MIK, for proofing it and making a link so we could find it. Kevin Custer

[Repeater-Builder] New article on Channel Element/ICOM stability - W3KKC

2007-02-01 Thread Kevin Custer
o the article: http://www.repeater-builder.com/tech-info/temperature-compensation.html Many thanks to those who helped with its publishing. Kevin Custer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Receiver Wanted

2007-01-31 Thread Kevin Custer
gervais fillion wrote: > well > i have check in the Micor i have here,there is the : > TLD5321A ,which is by my big 2.5 inch Red Motorola book the Exiter > TLD8272B , > TRN6006A1 Audio and squelch > > it may seems that i am missing one control card what would be like in Master > 2,a Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Receiver Wanted

2007-01-31 Thread Kevin Custer
Well, that's good I told you they were easier to find in Canada... Kevin gervais fillion wrote: > ahhh > when you are looking for part with blind eyes,,, > i have the TLD8272B which is good for 132 to 150 mhz, > > dont laugh at me al > > G > > > > > gervais fillion wrote: > >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Receiver Wanted

2007-01-30 Thread Kevin Custer
gervais fillion wrote: > hi kevin > i may have found one receiver near my qth,, > i made an offer i am waiting the responsewhat is the value for a used > receiver on the market??now A Real TLD8272 receiver sells on eBay for $125.00 or more. They are very rare here in the US. You may be abl

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LMR cable Q:

2007-01-29 Thread Kevin Custer
Kevin Custer wrote: > The problem is these cables are made from dissimilar metals, tinned copper > wire over an aluminum foil > braid. Please remove the word braid. damn. these new fingers kuggie

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LMR cable Q:

2007-01-29 Thread Kevin Custer
radiomog wrote: > All this talk of LMR cable problems. > > does anyone have any reference articles or a web site where I can delve > deeper into this subject ? I have only ever seen the topic discussed on this particular list. If you look at the archives, you will see that it's been debated man

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Setting Up A New Repeater

2007-01-29 Thread Kevin Custer
Please consider one of these companies, before you spend your money: http://www.repeater-builder.com/products/ http://www.ah6le.net/arcom/kenwood.html http://www.hamtronics.com/ http://www.hiprorepeaters.com/ Kevin Custer Christopher Hodgdon wrote: > I researched a lot about repeaters onl

Re: [Repeater-Builder] I'm not that bold - new manufacturer?

2007-01-29 Thread Kevin Custer
Kevin Custer wrote: > I'd say it's made in China Scratch that, you are correct, Taiwan http://www.temwell.com.tw/BS%202+2%20size.htm Kevin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] I'm not that bold - new manufacturer?

2007-01-29 Thread Kevin Custer
Their stuff has flooded eBay for several months. I'd say it's made in China No further comment, Kevin Nate Duehr wrote: > Google ad popped up in Gmail while looking at other duplexer-related > e-mail, and I figured I'd share with the list. > > http://www.temwell.com.tw/products2-Base%20Statio

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MICOR BASE OR REPEATER ON BATTERIES?

2007-01-29 Thread Kevin Custer
Every place Jim makes reference to 10.8 Volts below, he really means 9.6 Volts Jim knows that, and now so does everyone else... Kevin Custer Jim Cicirello wrote: A Micor Base/Repeater Power Supply is a dual supply with 12+ plus 10.8 + Volts. As you look at the power supply the two large

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Link-Comm - Micor carrier squelch timing (was GE squelch)

2007-01-28 Thread Kevin Custer
Thank you... (this is very interesting to me) Kevin Custer Allan Overcast wrote: I will see if I can perform that test on Monday AM and post the results. BTW, the typical propogation delay through all the controllers is less that 5mS, so pretty fast. Allan Overcast KF7FW Link

[Repeater-Builder] Link-Comm - Micor carrier squelch timing (was GE squelch)

2007-01-28 Thread Kevin Custer
6 & 7 of the Micor squelch IC. Maybe we can ask Link-Comm to do a timing test on their unit and then change the 2.2 uF capacitor on pin 10 to something else and see if it changes the attack/decay of the COS action? Steve or Allan - you out there? Kevin Custer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Too fast squelch on GE Master

2007-01-27 Thread Kevin Custer
>> Bob Wrote: >> FWIW, I never use pin 10 at all; > Kevin wrote: > I try to use that pin when I can, and prefer it over the open emitter > shunt switches. Incidentally, the Link-Comm board uses the 2.2 uF cap / pin 10 combination to drive the COR output... FWIW Kevin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Receiver Wanted

2007-01-27 Thread Kevin Custer
e are *properly* converted receivers that will work identically to a real (rare) factory 2 meter Micor receiver, not some hack job. Kevin Custer BTW: I also convert 150.8 to 174 Micor preamps to operate in the 2M band: http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/micorpreamp.html gervais fillion wrote: &

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Too fast squelch on GE Master

2007-01-27 Thread Kevin Custer
d and build one of these circuits yourself - maybe for a little less: <http://www.repeater-builder.com/micor/pix/newbilevel.gif> Hope this helps... Kevin Custer Hmmm, that's an awfully big capacitor hanging off of pin 10. I assume that "COS out" is used to drive some visua

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Receiver Wanted

2007-01-27 Thread Kevin Custer
gervais fillion wrote: > hi all > i am looking for a used Micor receiver his parts number is "TLD 8272B " > if you have 1 and want to sell it ,let me know your price > thanks in advance > > gervais,ve2ckn Would you consider a TLD 8273B that has been properly conve

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Micor Off Frequency

2007-01-27 Thread Kevin Custer
Everyone knows that we hams SHOULD send in our elements when we recrystal, so I'm not going to beat everyone to death on that Laryn, Since you said you have more than one element, try a different one If that doesn't work, try Jeff DePolo's suggestion a few weeks ago from MSG# 67916:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 820 MHz duplexer problem:urgent !!

2007-01-26 Thread Kevin Custer
This may help: http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/notchduptuning.html Kevin Custer vikas gupta wrote: > please advise me how i tune the duplexr of Tx (811.1-819.2MHz) Rx > (856.1-864.2 MHz) . I am tuning this by desigig band reject notch type > duplxer but I have a problem in achie

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Too fast squelch on GE Master

2007-01-26 Thread Kevin Custer
g I can say is try one for yourself. If you don't want to spend the $50 or so on the Link-Comm unit (cheap in my opinion), you can adapt a Micor audio/squelch board into a Mastr II, or get a chip off of a board and build one of these circuits yourself - maybe for a little less: <http://www.repeater-builder.com/micor/pix/newbilevel.gif> Hope this helps... Kevin Custer

[Repeater-Builder] Coordination Thread (Please Read- Do Not Reply)

2007-01-25 Thread Kevin Custer
: Repeater-Builder Coordination http://groups.yahoo.com/group/repeater-builder-coordination/ Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] DO NOT reply to this message on the list. Personal Mail always welcomed. Regards, Kevin Custer List Owner

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Too fast squelch on GE Master

2007-01-23 Thread Kevin Custer
wa5luy wrote: > We are using a GE Master II with an RLC Club controller for our 444.600 > repeater. On weak signals the repeater chops words. I have determined > this is due to very fast action of the CAS turning the controller audio > off and on. Looking at the schematic, U603 has internal fast

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Backing down power on Micor

2007-01-22 Thread Kevin Custer
cpitre_01 wrote: > I have a Micor repeater that is now up and running. The transmitter is > now running 50 watts. I need to back it down to 30 watts, how is this > done? I do not have a manual for the unified chassis model. Please > any help would be appreciated. You didn't specify what ban

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor Base Station Amp Problem-CURED

2007-01-21 Thread Kevin Custer
the time, which is annoying during bench work while > monitoring on-channel. We use the Antenna Relay switching transistor in the Station Control Module. http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/stationcontrol.html http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/newerstationcontrol.html Kevin Custer Repeater Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] astron supply upgrade

2007-01-20 Thread Kevin Custer
Tom wrote: > Does anyone know if there is still a supplier for the modified boards > to upgrade astron supplies? Contact Skipp from the bottom of this page: http://www.repeater-builder.com/astron/index.html

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Please Read - was coordination question for the seaso...

2007-01-20 Thread Kevin Custer
r types of discussion, and that is why it is time to move on. You are correct, it is my show. Please don't reply to this message on the list. As always, personal email is welcomed. Kevin Custer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/20/2007 7:27:28 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Adding Remote Base to a Repeater

2007-01-20 Thread Kevin Custer
e repeater is a Micor with the AFC disabled. Link is Radius M120 at 4 watts, no desense either way. (that's 25 kc of spacing!!!) The repeater is running a preamp, and no it is not deaf Kevin Custer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Please Read - was coordination question for the seasoned owners

2007-01-20 Thread Kevin Custer
Please remember that this list is for discussing technical aspects of repeater operations, not the problems of coordination, personal attacks on others, clubs, etc. <http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/repeater-builder.html> Please move on Kevin Custer List Owner

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need Mastr ExecII mods.

2007-01-19 Thread Kevin Custer
Eric Vincent wrote: Hello group, I need radio modification for GE Mastr ExecII Low Band. The link on the web site Repeater-Builder doesn’t work. Anybody have other link to convert Low Band to 52Mhz. Thanks and good week end. Eric VE2VXT My RB site pointed to an off-site li

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Super Sataionmaster Disassembly

2007-01-13 Thread Kevin Custer
is included. Need ur email address. > > George / WA2VNV Me too please, and it'll become an article in time. kuggie at kuggie dot com Kevin Custer RB Owner

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Spectra TAC question

2007-01-11 Thread Kevin Custer
Steve Kometz wrote: >> Yes please assemble the Spectra Tac info. >> I actually have a comparator and receiver shelf on my bench working >> on a way to use the two (and more recievers) without the status tone. >> I have heard of people inserting the status tone at the link receiver >> end, and sev

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Spectra TAC question

2007-01-11 Thread Kevin Custer
Steve Kometz wrote: > Yes please assemble the Spectra Tac info. > I actually have a comparator and receiver shelf on my bench working on > a way to use the two (and more recievers) without the status tone. > I have heard of people inserting the status tone at the link receiver > end, and several

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: temperature control circuit

2007-01-11 Thread Kevin Custer
This thread is now a web article: <http://www.repeater-builder.com/construction-proj/no6b-crystal-heater.html> Kevin Custer Bob Dengler wrote: At 1/11/2007 06:48 AM, you wrote: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII The 1/4 watt

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Spectra TAC question

2007-01-11 Thread Kevin Custer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys, We run Motorola SpectraTac on all of our systems. I also use some with normal staus tone operation and some set up for fixed gain with cor from the link receivers. These run fine mixed mode in the same comparator. I have the details on the mods that I came up

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Spectra TAC question

2007-01-11 Thread Kevin Custer
ailed conversion article I would rather it be. Let me know and I'll put something together... Kevin Custer N9WYS wrote: > Jordan, > > You are correct when you say that, in *standard* configuration, they do > require a 100% status tone on the line. HOWEVER, there was a discussion a &g

Re: [Repeater-Builder] back after being gone a while

2007-01-08 Thread Kevin Custer
Chris Peterson wrote: > Hi all, > > I used to be on the list for a number of years, but I dropped off for a > while. > > Now, I decided to rejoin... Welcome back, Chris. Kevin Custer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: GE EXEC II 66 Split receiver for mobile radio

2007-01-07 Thread Kevin Custer
n9lv wrote: > Anyone by chance have a GE EXEC II 66 split receiver lying around they > would be willing to part with? I have a 56 split, having problems > getting it to goto 147.885 receive. Best I can get is about -70 dBm > at 12 dB sinad. So hopefully a 66 split will do a better job. Isn't

Re: [Repeater-Builder] New Member

2007-01-06 Thread Kevin Custer
A BIG Texas howdy to you Eddie, and welcome to the list. Kevin Custer List Owner Eddie wrote: Hello, My name is Eddie Cope and I am a new (but old) member WB5HHZ. I am in Fort Stockton Texas.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need Help... where can I buy a DSL-Internet repeater...?

2007-01-05 Thread Kevin Custer
Nate Duehr wrote: > If you go with WET-11's get a number of extras. My experience with > them in static/lightning conditions (not direct strikes - just active > thunderstorm condx) was poor. Popped a number of them internally, > some replaced under warranty, others out of warranty. Even > un

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need Help... where can I buy a DSL-Internet repeater...?

2007-01-05 Thread Kevin Custer
kb2mfs wrote: > No I haven't tried it yet. I did some modeling and with 150mw, 20dbi > antennas and the antenna at the friends house mounted up 21 feet (he > doesn't have a tower and isn't a Ham) and the antenna mounted at > least 60 feet up my tower it showed a good path. This was 7.22 Km >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] CTCSS Tone Encode on Mastr II

2007-01-04 Thread Kevin Custer
Tuning can make a big difference in the distortion of modulated audio in a PM exciter. Are you sure the exciter is tuned up properly? Kevin Jim Cicirello wrote: > Hi Guys, > I can use a little advice on hooking a TS32 to a Mastr II. I am using > a new TS32 for encode only on the Mastr II TX. I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Using a GE Mastr II PLL ICOM in other equipment, like a Motorola Micor?

2007-01-04 Thread Kevin Custer
JOHN MACKEY wrote: > Kevin- > On a more serious note, how about > 1. a Motrac interface? > 2. a Mastr Pro interface? John, Please refresh my memory. Isn't the fundamental for the Mastr Pro around 8 MHz? I'm not sure if the crystal manufacturers could produce a quality-stable 8 MHz fundamenta

[Repeater-Builder] Using a GE Mastr II PLL ICOM in other equipment, like a Motorola Micor?

2007-01-04 Thread Kevin Custer
med... And, a question for you folks... Should we consider this retro-fit in any other equipment? Thanks, Kevin Custer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need Help... where can I buy a DSL-Internet repeater...?

2007-01-04 Thread Kevin Custer
ere can I buy a DSL-Internet repeater...? <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/message/67664;_ylc=X3oDMTJxOTdjbWhnBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEwNDE2OARncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjMxMDgEbXNnSWQDNjc2NjQEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Ztc2cEc3RpbWUDMTE2NzY3MzY4Mw--> Posted by: "Kevin Custer&q

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need: 131.8 Versatone for GE EXEC Board 190430740G, also information

2007-01-04 Thread Kevin Custer
I have never tried to FM a EXEC II; we've always used MASTR II's for remote satellite receiver - link-back transmitter combo's, but, I don't see why it can't be done. Kevin Custer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MICOR Receiver Low Power Mod for Solar Site?

2007-01-02 Thread Kevin Custer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Several of us are looking at putting up a low-power UHF MICOR Repeater at > some Solar Power sites. Standby receive power drain, of course, needs to be > as low as possible. > > I have a copy of a modification that was done to a MASTR II VHF Repeater > audio amplifier

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Question re: Crystal Ordering for UHF MICOR Receiver

2007-01-02 Thread Kevin Custer
hfsensitronRX.html> Hope this helps... Kevin Custer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > OK thanks - I'm trusting then also that I can do the same on UHF, order > high-side injection crystals for my KXN1024A UHF Receiver channel element and > leave the discriminator diodes as

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Solar Powered Mitrek repeater help

2007-01-01 Thread Kevin Custer
Hello Kevin, I've tried twice to post the message below on the Rebeater-Builder group and failed. I sent a test message and it posted fine. Where am I going wrong on the one below??? If you see nothing wron with it would you try posting it. Thanks, -Steve - Original Message - *Fro

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need Help... where can I buy a DSL-Internet repeater...?

2007-01-01 Thread Kevin Custer
t to learn about Internet 'repeaters'. Kevin Custer List Owner Bill wrote: > I live in a remote area, where I can receive DSL service in my office > via phone company, but not in my home (which is about 2 miles away). Is > there something I can buy to send DSL wireless signal to my house?? > Thanks, Bill in Mexico

Re: [Repeater-Builder] What Can Go Wrong With A Bird 43?

2006-12-31 Thread Kevin Custer
the slugs in > another Bird and they worked fine. > > What goes wrong with these meters? Is it a repair a can make myself > or is it best to send it back to the manufacturer? The meter movement is likely bad. They are available new from Bird and are easy to replace, but be ready

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: audio equalizers for repeater audio-circuit correct??

2006-12-31 Thread Kevin Custer
This is something that many times gets lost in translation, and is very important to remember. You have covered something that I was going to touch on, but now I don't have to... Thanks, Kevin Custer nj902 wrote: /_*In voltage terms - twice [or half] the voltage change does represent 6 dB*_/

Re: [Repeater-Builder] audio equalizers for repeater audio-circuit correct??

2006-12-31 Thread Kevin Custer
and why many of us choose to bypass most/all the pre-de emphasis circuitry where possible. Kevin Custer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: audio equalizers for repeater audio-circuit correct??

2006-12-31 Thread Kevin Custer
asis isn't what is important here, as that won't change in a 2 component circuit, what is important is where the circuit starts (or finishes) working; which will affect the equalization of the transferred audio. Kevin Custer Bill Hudson wrote: Discriminator is always high im

Re: [Repeater-Builder] local club needs repeater amp

2006-12-26 Thread Kevin Custer
ttp://www.shol.com/kuggie/ahra/hmft.html http://www.shol.com/kuggie/ahra/hmftinfo.html Hope this helps... Kevin Custer stephenucedu wrote: > I am new to the group, and just wanted to know if anyone had a 200-250 watt > amp for sale > for our 2-meter repeater. The core of the system is t

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Latest msg to Rptr Bldr Message #67251

2006-12-15 Thread Kevin Custer
The message was not sent by me, it was spoofed. It happens regularly. One can verify (at least at this point) if a message was originated by me by looking at the "To From" identification of the email. I always use my real name along with the email address. Spoofed messages come from no name,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: how to build a very simple repeater controller (ID O Matic)

2006-12-08 Thread Kevin Custer
skipp025 wrote: > Hi Bill, > > It's a pretty good dollar value for an easy ID'er option. I > built and installed one in a UHF Repeater. The major pain is > the audio output (speaker) line is pretty much square waves > so you should consider a low pass filter. Even a simple rc > filter circuit

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom tuning

2006-12-06 Thread Kevin Custer
Here Jed: Kevin Jed Barton wrote: > Hey guys, > Anyone have the tuning instructions for a wacom 2 meter duplexer? It's > a band pass band reject.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola channel elements

2006-12-05 Thread Kevin Custer
Glenn Little WB4UIV wrote: > Can anyone tell me what radios the following channel elements are for? > > KXN1007A > Sure that's not K1007, which is a receive high-band Micor element, no afc. > KXN1006A Sure that's not K1006, which is a receive high-band Micor element, *with* afc. Kevin

[Repeater-Builder] Donation Request - Repeater Builder Website - Please read.

2006-12-04 Thread Kevin Custer
Hello all, Reference RBTIP & MastrII websites: http://www.repeater-builder.com/ http://www.mastr2.com/ Everyone knows I hate asking for financial support, but it's the only way I can afford to keep the Repeater Builder site up and running reliably. I have been ask "why don't you consider a c

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Compa station converstion

2006-12-02 Thread Kevin Custer
Counter) > Any help would be greatly appreciated. The only proper way to tune and maintain your station is with the right test set. They are on eBay all the time, and can be bought for $50 or less. Kevin Custer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GE EXEC II UHF Exciter Help Needed

2006-11-26 Thread Kevin Custer
At 11/25/2006 15:43, you wrote: Ooops, I typed in the wrong radio. I am working on the UHF Exec II radio. Not sure what I was thinking, so now it's information I need on the UHF and not the VHF. No wonder why the coils are not in the right place. If you need the tuning instructions

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Basics

2006-05-21 Thread Kevin Custer
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Re: [Repeater-Builder] Another Voting Equipment Question.

2006-04-24 Thread Kevin Custer
Hi John, I doubt that the problem lies in the controller, but rather your 'modulator' isn't flat. If you scope the audio path, you should be able to make sure that you don't have excessive roll-off or distortion in the audio chain. My suggestion is to change the exciter to provide True FM. T

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Good bye!

2006-04-23 Thread Kevin Custer
[ a waste of WHO'S time?] {grin} Kevin Custer List Owner, now with one less (desired) member YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web.   To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Your

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: virus email from 'kuggie'

2006-04-16 Thread Kevin Custer
skipp025 wrote: > [someone spoofing Kevin's email address and domain] > > > >> "kuggie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> - forwarded message - >> If anyone gets a message from 'me' that doesn't include my real n

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Connecting a repeater to a PBX

2006-04-10 Thread Kevin Custer
hat you were trying to do. Maybe next time be a bit clearer in your description and folks won't have to assume so much? Kevin Custer List Owner Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscrib

Re: [Repeater-Builder] down tilt

2006-04-09 Thread Kevin Custer
to the end of the antenna. Good luck Regards Bradley glen zs5swt /zs5wt --- Chuck Kelsey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks for saving me all the typing ;-) Chuck WB2EDV Kevin Custer wrote: I think what Chuck was getting at was the 

Re: [Repeater-Builder] maggiore hi-pro rv4 220 squelch problem

2006-04-08 Thread Kevin Custer
Dave VanHorn wrote: > > Our club 220 machine has been giving a lot of trouble with the squelch. > > The problem is that the squelch works fine for a while, then quits. > By that I mean that it will not squelch even with no input signal at > all. No real clues, and the schematic is not very help

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Quaterwave impedence transformer match

2006-04-08 Thread Kevin Custer
dgrapach wrote: > Need help cutting cable lengths > > Does the bird enter into the length ? > > What am I doing wrong? Download the manual to the Bird 43 here: It will explain what to do to "remove" the Bird from the equati

Re: [Repeater-Builder] down tilt

2006-04-08 Thread Kevin Custer
exposed dipole array is a better choice where wide band operation is required. Kevin Custer skipp025 wrote: Kind of loaded question/statement/answer really. All antennas have both horizontal and vertical beamwidth. Depending on what you think is beam-tilt... one could and some do say all anten

[Repeater-Builder] Small (and LARGE) fonts (Please read)

2006-04-03 Thread Kevin Custer
I meant to mention something about this and forgot. I would prefer everyone to use standard font sizes for this email list. Thanks, Kevin Custer Owner Lee Williams wrote: Glenn,your small font is killin ushave mercy on us with lo-res monitors and failing eyesight! [EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: LMR coax

2006-04-02 Thread Kevin Custer
m here for $92.00 <http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5866005359> At 7%, you aren't doing us hams any favors Kevin Custer Owner Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*&

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: desnse on community sites

2006-03-30 Thread Kevin Custer
Ian Wrote: I am at times having desense (ie scratch ) especially in windy weather occuring on repeaters B and D. It doesn't seem to affect the desense wether the transmitters are txing or not. There isnt any problem of the repeaters affecting each other, they all work great just th

[Repeater-Builder] Limited Quantity (4) Official RB Hat FS

2006-03-29 Thread Kevin Custer
I have 4 Repeater Builder hats for sale. PayPal Preferred. EMAIL ME FIRST, before you deposit as these will go fast (for Dayton, of course) kuggie at kuggie dot com [EMAIL PROTECTED] First Come, First to get the hat(s). kuggie Yahoo! Groups Links

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