Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF connectors.

2005-04-05 Thread Kevin Custer
, it'll be just fine. What I don't want to see is folks going out and cutting off all of their UHF connectors and replace them with something else. That is just plain stupid. If the UHF connector was really that bad, it would have disappeared long ago. Kevin Custer Yahoo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Intermodulation software

2005-04-04 Thread Kevin Custer
fraser3914 wrote: > >Hi has anyone any software for calculating intermodulation products >that is for free issue,,rgds > Go here: Click on "Calculators" Kevin Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: rlc-mot gated audio de-emph?

2005-04-01 Thread Kevin Custer
Here ya go: http://www.repeater-builder.com/pdf/rlc_mot_rev_c.pdf Kevin skipp025 wrote: >Is a diagram of the rlc-mot layout available anywhere? > >thanks >skipp >skipp025 at yahoo.com > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Re

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Digest Number 3050

2005-03-30 Thread Kevin Custer
Kendall Stanaland wrote: >Can anyone tell me where to get a pre-amp for a VHF Mastr II?? Thx >Kendall Stanaland-WX5EMT > eBay... Search for "mastr" Kevin Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscri

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Controller Query...

2005-03-30 Thread Kevin Custer
#x27;programmed like' as well.  While the NHRC-10 might be a good choice, I have no personal experience with it.  It's very rare that I don't mention NHRC, but I'm sure these other guys enjoy a plug now and then too.   Fair enough? Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2 meter repeater

2005-03-30 Thread Kevin Custer
ken_wlter wrote: >I would like to put a repeter up in the Ann Arbor, MI area. What would be a >good way >to start? > By reading this: http://www.hamrepeater.org/coordina.cfm Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://grou

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Controller Query...

2005-03-30 Thread Kevin Custer
the links available here: <http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/supplyindex.html#controllers> or here: <http://www.hamrepeater.org/control.cfm> >Also, has anyone compiled a list of ham repeater controller models and prices? > Not to my knowledge. Hope this helps... Kevin Custer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Micor LLA assy. number??

2005-03-30 Thread Kevin Custer
Station or Mobile? John wrote: >Hello out there, > >Can someone give me the assembly number for a 450-470 Mhz Micor >LLA?? I think I have found one, but want to be sure before sending >my money. Thanks. > >73, John, K9KA > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to

[Repeater-Builder] Yahoo's "NEW LOOK" for Groups

2005-03-27 Thread Kevin Custer
If you don't care for Yahoo's "New Look", follow this link. I don't know how much good it will do, but it might be worth the time: <http://www.petitiononline.com/kham2087/petition.html> Kevin Custer List Owner Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit y

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Digests and stuff

2005-03-25 Thread Kevin Custer
Someone who gets the list in the Digest Mode said: Those of us who opt for digests cannot filter or delete individual posts (or I would have done so long ago to some people's addresses) And herein lies the problem of hitting the delete key...  It's not the answer to the problem, an

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Member Deleted?

2005-03-25 Thread Kevin Custer
skipp025 wrote: >Kevin, >Did you delete Russ from the Group or place his posts in moderation status..? > > Neither. To my knowledge, Russ is still a member and requires no moderation activity. He did say he was going away for the weekend, which might be the reason he stopped posting, or, wh

Re: [Repeater-Builder] New poll for Repeater-Builder

2005-03-25 Thread Kevin Custer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Steve, I 100% agree with this well not the 78 e-mails I think he is to busy to send that many he just bought a radio station and plays with that. I do not agree with Russ some times but this vote crap makes my blood boil! IT IS JUST WRONG! Wh

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Mhz. repeater

2005-03-25 Thread Kevin Custer
n you tell me that I'm really not building a repeater when it takes me several days to properly convert a Motorola Micor to 222, I need to draw the line. Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeat

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hamtronics squelch circuit hysteresis resistor

2005-03-24 Thread Kevin Custer
skipp025 wrote: Kevin Custer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: BTW: I use the factory Hamtronics squelch for the Remote Receiver sites. Don't you ever want to "punch the clown" and change the value of the Hamtronics Squelch Circuit hysteresis resis

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 145.290- W3KKc Repeater

2005-03-24 Thread Kevin Custer
Brent wrote: Kevin,  What kind of equipment are you using for the 145.290 repeater? RE:  145.290 minus, New Baltimore PA. This repeater is a Motorola MICOR Railroad Mobile converted to duplex. Output power 5 Watts. Receiver Sensitivity <.15 uV. for 12 db SINAD. D

Re: [Repeater-Builder] that darn speaker audio

2005-03-24 Thread Kevin Custer
skipp025 wrote: Even my remote receiver sites that use Hamtronics receivers (R144's) have a speaker jack as I don't use the internal amp for anything other than the speaker. Kevin Custer How and where do you take audio from the receiver? One of the mic

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Mhz. repeater

2005-03-24 Thread Kevin Custer
And I have systems running that work across many states, and bigger than NJ or DE by many times over.  All built with 'used' stuff. Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/  To unsubscribe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeat Audio: using terminated speaker audio

2005-03-24 Thread Kevin Custer
skipp025 wrote: Kevin Custer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What was the basic 12 dB sinad sensitivity of your Maggiore? Don't have it exact in memory, but I'll try to refer back to the log notes and see what I wrote down. Thanks  I'd apprec

[Repeater-Builder] Great eBay Deal? - 110 watt Mastr II VHF multiplier mobile

2005-03-24 Thread Kevin Custer
... <http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=296&item=5762888962> ebay item = 5762888962 Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Mhz. repeater

2005-03-24 Thread Kevin Custer
lation. I do know that with Kenwood, Kenwood Systems and Maggiore you get a two year wan tee. Also, the topic here is 220 MHz repeaters.  Does Kenwood, Motorola, Midland, and Johnson build 220 MHz. ham repeaters? If not, it really doesn't matter how damn good their (wan tee) is. Kevin C

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeat Audio: using terminated speaker audio

2005-03-24 Thread Kevin Custer
skipp025 wrote: >Another surprise is how well the discriminator >circuit of the Maggoire Receiver preforms >(better than some "high-end receivers"). > What was the basic 12 dB sinad sensitivity of your Maggiore? >If you wanted a local speaker (which is >actually undesired in most cases), y

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Mhz. repeater

2005-03-24 Thread Kevin Custer
establish and maintain than new. I also have bought new repeaters from Kendecom, Spectrum, and others. I have had much more trouble with them than converted (or not) commercial gear. The new is gone the minute you unbox the repeater.  (everyone drives a used car) Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Mhz. repeater

2005-03-24 Thread Kevin Custer
who need to convert their specs to ours: <http://www.repeater-builder.com/pdf/dbm-to-microvolts.pdf> Comments welcome... Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe fro

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Mhz. repeater

2005-03-23 Thread Kevin Custer
Danny wrote: >Hello, I am looking for a 220 machine new or used > You can have both ( a new, used one): <http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/micor220conversion.html> Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Loss Question

2005-03-22 Thread Kevin Custer
1.5 dB is 29%. Take 150, less 29%, and you get 106.5 watts. Kevin w9mwq wrote: >I am curious with a set of TX-RX duplexers at 1.5 insertion loss, >input power of 150 watts, what would be the power output? Need to >know, as I don't think they are tuned correctly, or something might >be wron

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Desense, I'm guessing?

2005-03-22 Thread Kevin Custer
Eric Lemmon wrote: >For those who may not have the Wacom catalog handy, the WP-643 duplexer >comprises six 8" cavities that are rated at 102 dB isolation at 600 kHz >spacing, with 2.2 dB insertion loss. Four of the cavities are BpBr, and two >are >bandpass only. The WP-639 duplexer comprises

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Desense im guessing?

2005-03-21 Thread Kevin Custer
What is the power amplifier capable of? 110 watts? Yes, 110watts First thing I'd do is bypass the preamp and see if you can get the thing to duplex. Then, start adding your bells and whistles. Ok I have just done that and yes desense is gon

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Desense im guessing?

2005-03-21 Thread Kevin Custer
Brent wrote: >On the duplexers the specs state I should have about 1.5 db loss on the TX >port... I just measured the power output into a dummy load. from just the >TX'er. it is set back to 30watts out.. > >I then hooked the duplexers back up and measured again. I have 12 watts into >the same du

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Desense im guessing?

2005-03-21 Thread Kevin Custer
Brent wrote: >Kevin >Thanks I just look back at the meter and I stated 20Watts it was NOT it was 5 >watts. with over 5 watts it causes the desense Problem.. > Cutting the power can be a double edged sword. While it reduces the shear power level, cutting the power down too far in Class C ampl

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Desense im guessing?

2005-03-21 Thread Kevin Custer
ceiver preamp you should have *at least* a WP-641, and that may not be enough unless its a PLL exciter type. Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send

Re: [Repeater-Builder] cleaning shack & garage stuff for sale

2005-03-20 Thread Kevin Custer
Bob, What is the model number from this manual? If it is *not* a 68P81036E40-x, I'll take it. Kevin Custer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >MOTOROLA VHF DVP MICOR BASE & REPEATER MANUAL > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://g

Re: [Repeater-Builder] -- New Product Announcement from Repeater Builder --

2005-03-20 Thread Kevin Custer
James wrote: >put me down as a customer > > Hi James, Here is the latest on the AP-50. <http://www.repeater-builder.com/products/ap-50.html> Kevin Custer >Kevin Custer wrote: > > > >>Hi All, >> >>You may remember the thread on audio quality

[Repeater-Builder] Re: -- New Product Announcement from Repeater Builder --

2005-03-20 Thread Kevin Custer
shing many projects, this one being near the top of the list. In summary, there is nothing wrong with the unit you have.  It's just not as small and pretty as the new ones will be.  :) Kevin Custer Repeater Builder (the company) Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the

[Repeater-Builder] -- New Product Announcement from Repeater Builder --

2005-03-19 Thread Kevin Custer
xciting product from Repeater Builder. Repeater Builder (the company) is a subsidiary of Zimmerman Electronics Kevin Custer - M. Scott Zimmerman   Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/  To unsubscribe from this

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 12 dB sinad value...

2005-03-18 Thread Kevin Custer
skipp025 wrote: >Christmas Kevin..! > >You mean we can change that HP-8920a value..? I've >had 2 of the 8920 service monitors for 10 plus years >and still haven't gone through all the darned >functions and scale options. :-) > Yes. I can never remember how to do it. Function someth

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 12vdc or 120vac Fan?

2005-03-18 Thread Kevin Custer
kc4wgh wrote: >Which fan would be better on the GE MastrII, and Motorola Micor >mobile radio converted into a repeater; 12vdc or 120vac? Thanks in >advance. > A 240 VAC muffin fan run on 120 VAC is best. Second best is a 120 VAC. Third, 12 VDC run from a separate supply. Fourth, 12 VDC run fr

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 12 dB sinad value...

2005-03-18 Thread Kevin Custer
my original "Sinadder" needle type meter, and takes a function that is basically worthless to pleasant. Of course, adjustments must be made slower, but I never hurry an alignment anyway. Kevin Custer skipp025 wrote: >Thank you Kevin..! > >And I thought I was the only on

[Repeater-Builder] Eric Homa's "Amateur Repeater Builders Home Page" appears to be back!

2005-03-17 Thread Kevin Custer
It appears that Eric Homa's (N6NMZ) "Amateur Repeater Builders Home Page" is back up and running. The old web address forwards to a new domain and URL of: <http://www.hamrepeater.org/> Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] estimating duplexer requirements (long reply - W3KKC)

2005-03-17 Thread Kevin Custer
http://www.minicircuits.com/dg03-110.pdf> Ref 2 - <http://www.repeater-builder.com/pdf/dbm-to-microvolts.pdf> Ref 3 - <http://www.ka9fur.net/geduplex/duplex.html> Hope this helps... Comments welcome, reply to the list. Kevin Custer W3KKC Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Modulation Papers

2005-03-13 Thread Kevin Custer
per/Filter, (shameless plug), it has been totally revamped packaging wise (all surface mount).  If folks are interested in the particulars, I will address this in another mailing, just ask. Thanks again, Bob. Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor in cabinet mobile conversion desense.

2005-03-10 Thread Kevin Custer
rent draw, and it gets around the Micor's audio amplifier's shortcomings when a mobile radio is used as a repeater. >I'm sure the converted high powered mitreks also suffer from the same problem. > I have experienced desense in *some* of the 2M conversions I have done on th

Re: Fw: [Repeater-Builder] Hamtronics, Inc.--Looking for Recommendation or info

2005-03-09 Thread Kevin Custer
Dex et al, Dexter McIntyre W4DEX wrote: >I agree in general that converted mobiles make good ham repeaters. But >if I wanted a compact energy efficient repeater I would consider using >the Hamtronics boards. I've had lots of experience with both units on >VHF and UHF. The Hamtronics boards

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Inside a Flag pole Tower

2005-03-08 Thread Kevin Custer
real-world >experience also. Pehaps the laws of physics and >trigonometry are different out east, I am only relying >on "wild west" observations. :) >Joe > > Same stuff happens out here in the east. I have had the exact same experience as suggested in the text above. Kevin C

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Vibrasponders - 114.8

2005-03-06 Thread Kevin Custer
Adam C. Feuer wrote: Hello All,   I'm in need of several Vibrasponders on 114.8.  If anyone has a few that they would like to sell or trade for some other freqs, I would greatly appreciate it. eBay is your friend: Kevin Custer BTW: Yahoo! Groups Link

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Exposed Dipole Downtilt (was Inside a Flag pole Tower)

2005-03-05 Thread Kevin Custer
ic downtilt number, changing the applied frequency also changes the amount of downtilt. I commonly use 460.xxx MHz. fiberglass antennas (stationmaster type) on my high mountain sites for UHF Ham repeaters. They 'automatically' give downtilt when used on a 440 repeater pair. Kevin Cus

Re: [Repeater-Builder] (From the List Owner) Micor Repeater is PART 95 Type Accepted

2005-03-05 Thread Kevin Custer
derators will be the ones to tell the list at bound when enough is enough. While there are topics that exist that don't suit everyone, I don't think we should we squelch those topics that someone might get something from, as long as it doesn't get into a deep rules discussion th

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Vocaline Radios

2005-03-04 Thread Kevin Custer
Neil McKie wrote: > Fortunately, I don't believe Mr. Custer will > allow any Vocaline info to be available on his > web site ... I could be wrong though ... > Please no Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http:/

Re: [Repeater-Builder] cable question

2005-03-04 Thread Kevin Custer
RG-214/U Mil Spec. (make damn sure is silver plated, not nickel) The Mil Spec *should* assure that. Kevin Brent wrote: >which would perform better to replace the cable between the duplexers and >repeater > >RG-393 >RG-400 >RG-316 > >Thanks >Brent > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links <

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Mastr II Power Drop

2005-03-04 Thread Kevin Custer
e a 330 watt GE tube PA: http://www.shol.com/kuggie/ahra/hmftinfo.html (Let the pictures load) Kevin Custer Neil McKie wrote: > Kevin, > > Have you or anyone else figured out where to cut a Micor PA board > and modify for a 50 ohm output what is remaining to be able to use >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Mastr II Power Drop

2005-03-04 Thread Kevin Custer
Gerald, You are correct on the UHF modules, they are 50 ohms in and out and won't need modified. Not the case however in VHF and other bands... Kevin Custer Gerald Pelnar wrote: >Neil, > >I was looking at some UHF micor mobiles a while back with this in mind. You >shouldn&

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GE Mastr II Power Drop

2005-03-03 Thread Kevin Custer
ry 6 months due to heat failure. Kevin Custer georgiaskywarn wrote: >Good Morning Tom, >I would have to run the driver just about on full bore though. >(because of the 30 in 100 out amp...again only running it right now at >75 watts) I am a little nervous on running it like that.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II Repeater Converted for External Controller

2005-02-28 Thread Kevin Custer
Jim Cicirello wrote: >Hello to Kevin and the group: >I have a MASTR II UHF Repeater that I am making into a HUB for my >repeater system to replace the existing hub which is a converted >mobile. My Question: Becaause this is a repeater, is there anything >special I should do to interface my NHR

[Repeater-Builder] Whiskers growing in the helical resonator casting.

2005-02-27 Thread Kevin Custer
With the addition of a great picture of whiskers growing in a GE Mastr II casting, I have updated the webpage devoted to this subject: <http://www.repeater-builder.com/ge/mastrIIcasting.html> Thanks goes out to Tracy Hooker KA5ECS for providing the picture. Kevin Custer Mastr2 D

Re: [Repeater-Builder] General Electric Mobile Radio ID

2005-02-27 Thread Kevin Custer
find them. > eBay or http://www.mastr2.com/ Look for the LBI page... >Please respond directly to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! > Replied here as this *may* be of benefit to others. Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.ya

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor 2M Receiver - W3KKC

2005-02-27 Thread Kevin Custer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Kevin, >Am interested in Micor Rx. > Replied directly. Kevin Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Repeater-Builder] Re: FS: Genuine Factory 142 - 150.8 MHz. (TLD-8272B) Micor 2M Receiver - W3KKC

2005-02-27 Thread Kevin Custer
No response, so the item starts at $1.00. Free ship with Buy It Now. <http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5755380595> Kevin Custer Kevin Custer wrote: > I have a genuine factory Motorola Micor receiver in the 142 - 150.8 > Megahertz split. > Great

Re: [Repeater-Builder] KQ3M Repeater (was Need Answers - Coordination)

2005-02-25 Thread Kevin Custer
Mike Perryman wrote: I had a guy in Topeka, KS check in on our machine July 6 of last year. He was using a mobile rig, and a 5/8 wave mag-mount stuck to a filing cabinet in his office. Wicked opening... only QSL card I have ever sent for a repeater contact.. LOL!! I remember that

Re: [Repeater-Builder] KQ3M Repeater (was Need Answers - Coordination)

2005-02-25 Thread Kevin Custer
ter. I use 123.0 Hertz, hope you don't... The site and equipment is detailed on these pages: <http://www.shol.com/kuggie/ahra/> <http://www.shol.com/kuggie/ahra/hmft.html> <http://www.shol.com/kuggie/ahra/hmftinfo.html> <http://www.qrz.com/kq3m> Comments welcome. Kev

[Repeater-Builder] FS: Genuine Factory 142 - 150.8 MHz. (TLD-8272B) Micor 2M Receiver - W3KKC

2005-02-24 Thread Kevin Custer
f the 50 United States. No packaging or handling fee will be added, you only pay the shipping. PayPal preferred. First response (via email) gets it. Thanks for looking... Kevin Custer W3KKC eBay ID = repeater-builder 100% good feedback rating <http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedba

[Repeater-Builder] FS: Genuine Factory 142 - 150.8 MHz. (TLD-8272B) Micor 2M Receiver - W3KKC

2005-02-24 Thread Kevin Custer
f the 50 United States. No packaging or handling fee will be added, you only pay the shipping. PayPal preferred. First response (via email) gets it. Thanks for looking... Kevin Custer W3KKC eBay ID = repeater-builder 100% good feedback rating <http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedba

[Repeater-Builder] Explanation & Solution to the GE Mastr II non duplexing frequencies (mobile repeater)

2005-02-21 Thread Kevin Custer
e point in time I'll write up the new mods for the 220 Mastr II receiver and post them on the Mastr II Dot Com website. Of course, simple HSI seems to fix the problem in the UHF band with no ill effects, and the X12 LO multiplier scheme seems to fix the problem totally on the 220 band, even

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Andrew Heliax (was Line loss)

2005-02-20 Thread Kevin Custer
Please Russ, It's Andrew, not the plural form you refer to every time Andrew Heliax, not Andrews: http://www.andrew.com/ Kevin Custer russ wrote: >There are also some good loss charts on some of the coax manufactures web >sites. Like Andrews, Com-Scope and RFS. >Good luck

[Repeater-Builder] General Support Thanks from Repeater Builder - W3KKC

2005-02-20 Thread Kevin Custer
All, I would like to thank everyone who either sent cash, a check or MO, or donated through PayPal to help support the hosting fees of Repeater Builder Dot Com. I have tried to send a personal email to everyone who has donated, however, I'm sure I missed some; especially those of you that ma

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola 1713 Micor amp info

2005-02-20 Thread Kevin Custer
section of Repeater Builder Dot Com. Your choice... Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: M2 CAS

2005-02-19 Thread Kevin Custer
f desense which the Motorola Micor and GE Mastr II and its variants seem to be immune to. Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [E

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Repeater

2005-02-19 Thread Kevin Custer
icor to 220. http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/micor220conversion.html If you prefer to do it yourself, go here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/222menu.html http://gael.lumpkin.k12.ga.us/mods/220.htm Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on t

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hustler G-7 220 Ant

2005-02-16 Thread Kevin Custer
Seal it up so water cannot ingress into the joints or top. I use heatshrink that is intended to be used in the CATV industry for this. I have Hustler G6's and 7's that have been up for many years with this approach and is has proven to add years to their life. I once installed a new G7 and

Re: [Repeater-Builder] which kind of cable coax should I use?

2005-02-14 Thread Kevin Custer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You will want to run things like Andrews Supper flex Where can you buy this cable?  I'm hungry... I'd bet you could "Cook" something up Dean, you know, great taste, less filling. Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links To

[Repeater-Builder] MASTR2.COM

2005-02-13 Thread Kevin Custer
Hello all, I just wanted to inform everyone that I have a new URL just for GE MASTR II information.  At the present time, this URL simply forwards to the GE section of the Repeater-Builder site, and will likely continue to do so, but this gives us a way to easily remember the link to GE inf

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Can you hear 3db?

2005-02-12 Thread Kevin Custer
the extra money each month. I hope this wraps this thread up... Thanks, Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/  To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]  Your use of Yahoo! Grou

[Repeater-Builder] Re: FS: 2, Micor Squelch Gate Cards - by W3KKC **SOLD**

2005-02-11 Thread Kevin Custer
The cards are sold Thanks, Kevin Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://doc

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FS: 2, Micor Squelch Gate Cards - by W3KKC

2005-02-11 Thread Kevin Custer
Joe, Maybe you have email only... TLN4662A Joe Ciarcia wrote: Kevin, what are the model numbers TLN Joe Kevin Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/  To unsubscribe from this group, send an email t

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FS: 2, Micor Squelch Gate Cards - by W3KKC

2005-02-11 Thread Kevin Custer
Please click the link... Joe Ciarcia wrote: >Kevin, what are the model numbers TLN Joe > >At 09:09 PM 2/11/2005 -0500, you wrote: > > > >>I have For Sale 2, well used Micor Repeater Station Squelch Gate Cards >>Actual working condition unknown, (consider them in need of repair / as-is) >>G

[Repeater-Builder] FS: 2, Micor Squelch Gate Cards - by W3KKC

2005-02-11 Thread Kevin Custer
s them. Thanks for looking... Kevin Custer W3KKC eBay ID = repeater-builder 100% good feedback rating <http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=repeater-builder> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola 900 MHz Canopy and Amateur 900 MHz Repeater????

2005-02-11 Thread Kevin Custer
Paul Finch wrote: >Since this may border on too far off-topic please respond directly to me at >[EMAIL PROTECTED] unless the moderator says otherwise. > The topic is fine. Proceed... Kevin Custer List Owner Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Can you hear 3db?

2005-02-10 Thread Kevin Custer
Chris Peterson wrote: >All, > >Many times I've read here that you can't hear the difference between 3DB. > >Many have used this argument to claim that an antenna with 3DB more gain is >somehow not necessary, or that someone should only run 50 watts rather than >100 watts because nobody will kno

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Helical Resonator Assembly

2005-02-09 Thread Kevin Custer
Hi John, John (WB5NFC) wrote: >Kevin, > >I've recently acquired an old defunct Micor UHF mobile repeater (factory, not >modified) and have been wondering if the helical resonators (or any other >goodies) could be re-used with other radios. Your recent post led me to write >this email. > >The

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Why use Ham grade? Like the Hustler G6-440

2005-02-09 Thread Kevin Custer
bby. Need more?  I have a few left.... Kevin Custer List Owner Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/  To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]  Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Ya

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Hustler G6-440

2005-02-09 Thread Kevin Custer
skipp025 wrote: >Hustler also makes a pretty nice dual band fiberglass >antenna, which I won't use for repeater service >because it won't make the entire 10MHz repeater >band... in fact it won't make 8Mhz bandwidth with >usable SWR (reflected power - return loss). It's >probably very nice fo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] W3KKC says, Please read! (Was Stuff for sale but no reply's)

2005-02-09 Thread Kevin Custer
s with situations, rather than jumping in with both feet. Thanks for your consideration. Kevin Custer List Owner Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/  To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hustler G6-440

2005-02-09 Thread Kevin Custer
pattern. Kevin Custer Jeff Corkren wrote: Does anyone have experience using the Hustler G6-440 UHF antenna for repeater use ? The antenna will be mounted at the 500 ft level on a broadcast tower and must be capable of withstanding this sometimes violent environment. An upper antenna

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater, service monitors and other stuff for sale

2005-02-08 Thread Kevin Custer
nickheiniger wrote: >Ham radio items for sale; > >My father passed away about a year ago, > Sorry to hear of your fathers passing Nick, what was his call? Kevin Custer List Owner Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: FS: Genuine 132 - 150.8 MHz. **SOLD**

2005-02-08 Thread Kevin Custer
Kevin Custer wrote: > I have For Sale one genuine factory Motorola Micor Helical Resonator > Assembly Sold... (1.5 minutes. wow) Thanks guys Kevin Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Buil

[Repeater-Builder] FS: Genuine 132 - 150.8 MHz. Helical Resonator Assembly

2005-02-08 Thread Kevin Custer
shipping to any of the 50 United States PayPal preferred. Please email me directly kuggie (at) kuggie (dot) com Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Select CTCSS and CSQ on Micor Receivers

2005-02-03 Thread Kevin Custer
Hi Jim, Kevin Custer wrote: That would be the case if your station was "stock", but since Reverse Burst is usually not available in the ham circles, it had to be done differently. Jim B. wrote: I'm not quite sure what reverse burst has to do with this

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Has any one used the DB-228?

2005-02-03 Thread Kevin Custer
. Clairsville Ohio.  It is expensive, but worth every penny. Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/  To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]  Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Select CTCSS and CSQ on Micor Receivers

2005-02-03 Thread Kevin Custer
local speaker will be active without regard to the way any switches are set or if PL is being used or not. Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Select CTCSS and CSQ on Micor Receivers

2005-02-02 Thread Kevin Custer
Jim Cicirello wrote: >Good Morning to the group: >Can someone who may have been there and done that tell me the best >way to operate both CTCSS and CSQ Decode from a Micor Base converted >into a repeater? Let me clarify what I would like to do…..I would >like to be able to touch tone in CTCSS

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sinple COS Circuit

2005-02-01 Thread Kevin Custer
Mathew Quaife wrote: >Actually they are Kenwood TM-7V mobile radios, I tapped the Discriminator >Audio, but need a circuit to key up the voter card, which will be a LDG >RVS-8, which is tied into a Cat-1000B Controller. >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224 "Loop" Lengths for 145.110 Mhz?

2005-01-29 Thread Kevin Custer
russ wrote: I am not the greatest writer. But if you do change to a harness for down tilt the dipole spacing will change for the new down tilt harness. This is per the DB spec.'s on the 224. Better I hope? I'm not asking anyone to write like Nathaniel Hawthorne, but we a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Folded Dipole for 2 meters

2005-01-29 Thread Kevin Custer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Hello to the list. Can some one point me to a site where I can get the >specs for a folded dipole for 2 meter use? Thank you. > 2 Meters: <http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/exposeddipole.html> 440: <http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/44

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224 "Loop" Lengths for 145.110 Mhz?

2005-01-29 Thread Kevin Custer
-224 was to change the element spacing; which is totally incorrect and physically not possible. Kevin Custer russ wrote: True but when you change the harness to get down tilt (PER DB) you also change the spacing. (Also per DB) . 73 Russ, russ wrote: Hey every one

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Information Request

2005-01-29 Thread Kevin Custer
as been ill, and hasn't been spending much time in the shop. I replied directly about your inquiry... Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Starting out with a Mastr II

2005-01-29 Thread Kevin Custer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/28/2005 6:21:59 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/m2icoms.html Thank you Mike Morris WA6ILQ, Scott Zimmerman N3XCC and Kevin Custer W3KKC for the excellent information

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Starting out with a Mastr II

2005-01-28 Thread Kevin Custer
kg4wmp wrote: >This is the exact info I was after on the ICOM's. Why is this not >on the repeater builder website? > It is, plus a whole lot more: <http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/m2icoms.html> Kevin Custer Owner Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit yo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Back to Repeater Business (From the list owner)

2005-01-27 Thread Kevin Custer
elete key, don't get all pissed off and think no one cares, we have other (real) jobs to take care of too, and cannot be here watching like a hawk all day and night (or offer to be a moderator?) Thanks for the understanding... Kevin Custer and my Moderators Yahoo! Groups Links &

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Transistor Checking

2005-01-25 Thread Kevin Custer
action from pin to pin, and one of the pins to the case; and the other pin to the case shouldn't read either way. Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from

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

2005-01-25 Thread Kevin Custer
e severe duplex noise which again he doesn't complain about having that either. Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/  To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]  Your use

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

2005-01-25 Thread Kevin Custer
Your watt meter is lying to you. Your transmitter power is down for some reason Kevin Custer w9mwq wrote: >Ok, I know this sounds silly, but my repeater is now hearing better >than it transmits. Here's the setup, the the issue. I have a >Maggorie (no comments) HiPr

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Short spacing on vhf repeaters.

2005-01-24 Thread Kevin Custer
2 where I was the granting party. In most instances the distances were a few miles from the rule. The form: <http://www.wprc.us/forms.htm> Maybe your local coordinator has a similar form, or will accept this one if they don't. Kevin Custer Western Pennsylvania Repeater Council RCA

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