Re: [Repeater-Builder] Static / desense problems

2003-11-12 Thread no6b
to desense for this reason. Bob NO6B Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[Repeater-Builder] Re: PL/CTCSS Filter

2003-11-27 Thread no6b
redesigned the filter to cut off a bit low in frequency (210 Hz) in order to slightly improve system audio quality, since I didn't need brick-wall filtering at the higher tone freqs. that I don't use. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Bob NO6B Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http

[Repeater-Builder] Re: PL/CTCSS Filter

2003-11-28 Thread no6b
NO6B Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Off topic questions

2004-01-05 Thread no6b
all the time. Bob NO6B 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] hiPro R1 Repeater and Sinclair Q2220E Duplexer

2004-01-30 Thread no6b
of rejection @ 600 kHz from resonance. That should knock the TX noise down enough to eliminate your desense. 70 dB of TX freq. suppression on the RX leg of the duplexer should be just enough for any decent RX. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Cable Legnth

2004-03-30 Thread no6b
a 1/4 or 1/2 wavelength measured from the can to the center of the T. But with the Q202G I'm not sure. The safest way to go is to simply lengthen the jumpers by the ratio of the frequency change (163/146). Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

Re: [Repeater-Builder] help with finding a controller

2004-04-10 Thread no6b
the CTCSS area free for the stock CG decoder. Perfect for portapeater use. An excellent find, Budd - thanks! Bob NO6B 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

[Repeater-Builder] Looking for WinTone or equivalent program

2004-08-01 Thread no6b
I'm looking for a program that I can use for diagnostic decoding of DTMF tones. I see 100's of links on the net to WinTone at www.steaksandwich.com, but that site appears to be dead. Anyone know where I can find WinTone or something similar? Thanks. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links

[Repeater-Builder] Low-pass audio filter for repeater transmitters

2004-08-27 Thread no6b
in the archives; I must be using the wrong words to search for it. I have a need for such a board in a rather short time frame. Does anybody have any of these that they'd like to part with or have the design so I can build one? Or Kevin perhaps you have the updated design ready? Bob NO6B

Re: [Repeater-Builder] New UHF repeater antenna suggestions

2004-08-29 Thread no6b
-2.1. True gain is all ways in dbd, Its Depends on what you consider a reference. I think of a dipole as having gain (2.1 dBi) because it does not radiate evenly in all directions. But then I risk starting another debate like FM vs PM. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your

[Repeater-Builder] Wavetek 2100 service monitor

2004-10-30 Thread no6b
I've seen several of these show up on eBay over the past few months. I assume it's Wavetek's version of the Ramsey COM 3. Am I correct? Any other thoughts in regards to its quality? Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com

[Repeater-Builder] Need manual for AIE FM-110 service monitor

2004-11-24 Thread no6b
all the documentation it had to Documents Incorporated in Greensboro NC. Unfortunately the trail goes cold there; I can't find any business in Greensboro under that name. TIA. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sentry Crystal

2005-04-07 Thread no6b
operations. Have they doubled their prices yet to match ICM? Too bad; crossing another crystal vendor off my list. Let's just hope they don't swallow up West Crystal. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: GE Mastr Pro ER41A10 Receiver

2005-04-07 Thread no6b
? Are you going to Dayton? I can bring it for you if you like. If not, I may even be driving through that area on the way back. Would like to try out this repeater we've heard so much about on the list. Bob NO6B P.S.: The price is right: free unless you want me to ship it, then just shipping

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Issue again! I'm confused or Lost

2005-04-07 Thread no6b
not quite there yet. Time for a Z-matcher or isolator. Bob NO6B Might see about the cables, I think they were originally cut for 147 Mhz, might need to be changed to get a better match. A 2 MHz move will not make a difference w.r.t. duplexer cavity intercabling. If you don't have a Z-matcher

[Repeater-Builder] Real cheap/giveaway items, Dayton wish list dinner at Dayton Sat.?

2005-05-09 Thread no6b
to Dayton for me. Finally, is there any interest in a Repeater-Builder list dinner Saturday night? 2 years ago a few of us met for a nice get-together at Cozymels in Miamisburg. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group

[Repeater-Builder] Re: CWID

2005-05-13 Thread no6b
Here's the 800 Hz BPF for the square wave outputs of the K-ID ID-O-MATIC PIC IDers. Bob NO6B 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater-Builder antennas and other products

2005-05-13 Thread no6b
, but it really doesn't matter as long as the manufacturer states dbi or dBd. Without the reference a gain figure is useless. Bob NO6B 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

[Repeater-Builder] Re: CW vs. TXT messaging

2005-05-13 Thread no6b
At 22:53 5/13/2005 -0500, you wrote: YO - Cw Won on Jay Leno tonite Dave / NĂ˜ATH You didn't put SPOILER ALERT in the subject for us poor West Coast slobs! That's OK, now I don't have to stay up watch. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

[Repeater-Builder] Need specs on Wacom WP-8770 UHF preselector

2005-06-06 Thread no6b
of loss at my input, so I had to retune it. However, I can't get the minimum loss below 2 dB ripple less than 1 dB. Just wondering if this is normal for this particular preselector. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group

RE: [Repeater-Builder] carrier drop pulse

2005-07-25 Thread no6b
or so before dropping out completely. Bob NO6B At 20:15 7/25/2005 -0400, you wrote: I'd look at the comp line on the ICOM and see if it's doing anything strange when PTT drops. You'll probably need a DSO or something similiar to capture it since it's such a short duration. While you're

Re: [Repeater-Builder] repeater antenna connection

2005-11-14 Thread no6b
that with anything you've just created an impedance bump, which you may not see at 2 meters due to the short electrical length of the connector but may be a problem at higher freqs. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II question

2005-11-14 Thread no6b
if the filtered mic input was used for the repeat audio, but definitely an issue if you've got 100 mV p-p going straight into a phase modulator. Bob NO6B 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 ant for 900 mhz

2005-11-21 Thread no6b
At 21:21 11/20/2005, you wrote: I've never seen a 146/220/440 antenna that I would feel comfortable putting into repeater service. I use the Comet CX-333 on a 220 repeater; works quite well. Don't currently use the other bands on that antenna. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Update: Looking for a UHF Circulator and load

2005-11-23 Thread no6b
connector will NOT significantly radiate at or below 500 MHz. Bob NO6B 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II Exec. desk top

2005-11-23 Thread no6b
there. If you like the form factor of the Exec II base radio, get it find an 88 mobile, then swap out the RX front-end assy., RX oscillator/multiplier board TX exciter board. The RFPAs are the same. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller

2005-11-24 Thread no6b
. The 567s were fun to play with in my high school days, but they'll never equal the performance of a commercial CTCSS decoder. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6 meter repeater duplexer (not used)

2005-11-26 Thread no6b
At 11/26/2005 10:19, you wrote: One of my first (Hamtronics) 6 meter repeaters worked fine... same site no duplexer. I had 65 ft antenna separation, a ground plane (converted CB 5/8 wave) for rx at the top and a low gain 1/2 dipole (converted scanner antenna) at the bottom. The elevated site

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help in using Radio Mobile Deluxe?

2005-11-26 Thread no6b
-area digital elevation data more accurate than the publicly available (free) SRTM data. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] How Accurate is Radio Mobile?

2005-11-26 Thread no6b
ducting that can't be accurately modeled, it doesn't make sense for us to try to fine-tune any ITM software down to the nearest dB. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] How Accurate is Radio Mobile?

2005-11-27 Thread no6b
the older version that appears to be more correct. I've raised this issue on the Radio Mobile Yahoogroups but no one seems to care. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] How Accurate is Radio Mobile?

2005-11-27 Thread no6b
, percentage entry in new version). Bob NO6B At 11/27/2005 09:26, you wrote: Hm I'm using the older versionI N T E R E S T I N G.any other comments on the newer versionmaybe we should take this the RadioMobile Group.. Lloyd KD4HTW [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11/27/2005 08:03, you

RE: [Repeater-Builder] How Accurate is Radio Mobile?

2005-11-27 Thread no6b
accuracy), but the nice (or bad) thing about the data is that it includes obstructions (buildings, water tanks, etc.). Maybe Bob NO6B knows more about it - I think JPL was involved in it? SRTM flew in 2000; IIRC the complete data set went public about 2 years later. AFAIK all human-made

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Deviation

2005-12-02 Thread no6b
well here - the 20 dB BW is actually just under 18 kHz. Bob NO6B 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

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Deviation

2005-12-02 Thread no6b
, the resistor across the discriminator broadens the frequency response (though audio output is reduced somewhat). Bob NO6B 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wireless Auto Patch

2005-12-02 Thread no6b
with a cellphone an interface that provides a standard wired phone connection from the cellphone. Unfortunately I don't have any info on it but I can put you in touch with our trustee who did the research on it if you like. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair VHF Duplexer

2005-12-14 Thread no6b
. Actually, they do go down to ~2.5 MHz spacing, albeit barely. Bob NO6B 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DR-235 for repeater

2005-12-18 Thread no6b
characteristics that are different, too. 73, Bob K0NR Can't speak directly for the DR-x35 series, but my FT-8500's 9600 baud port appears to be undeemphasized (what some call flat audio), while the 1200 baud port is deemphasized and squelched (CTCSS squelched as well if enabled). Bob NO6B Yahoo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Preamplifier

2005-12-18 Thread no6b
causing the discriminator output to change with input noise power. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Preamplifier

2005-12-18 Thread no6b
only add total noise power, never subtract. Bob NO6B 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] UHF Preamplifier

2005-12-18 Thread no6b
noise figure, unconditional stability and reasonable gain (typically around 12 dB). Ken I thought they were around 16-17 dB. Chip claims 17 dB 500 MHz; I once measured 16. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Preamplifier

2005-12-18 Thread no6b
BW of 90 MHz. Bob NO6B 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Shack 10% Off Coupon good to 12/23

2005-12-19 Thread no6b
to the occasional noise on analog.) Between cable piepan dishes, I assumed that alone would drop the demand for traditional (legacy?) broadcast reception antennas. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Shack 10% Off Coupon good to 12/23

2005-12-20 Thread no6b
. The devil is green!! Just follow the money and the truth is evident. Fiber is cheap these days.. so is your congressman.. for sale to the highest bidding lobbyist. Sounds like a good segue to BPL, but I'll pass. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer tuning with MINIMUM tools

2005-12-22 Thread no6b
all I/O looks like 50 ohms. Such a setup won't let you see everything that's going on like a network analyzer or spectrum analyzer with tracking generator will (I've done it both ways; both are accurate but the analyzer method is much faster more fun!). Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links

Re: [Repeater-Builder] spectrum analyzer

2005-12-29 Thread no6b
available, 20 400 kHz, so forget about any NBFM bandwidth measurements. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Assistance in Michigan.

2006-01-05 Thread no6b
shielded. The problem is the type of shield metallization used. Silver-plated RG-214 can be used but is just as lossy as RG-8, so not good for long lengths. Given your operating frequency required cable length, I'd go with 1/2 Heliax or some other solid-shielded feedline. Bob NO6B - Original

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Assistance in Michigan.

2006-01-06 Thread no6b
/point contacts to generate IMD, so it's also extremely linear. Bob NO6B 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Funding

2006-01-06 Thread no6b
At 1/6/2006 18:03, you wrote: No it's not. They'll easily get that amount. Just not from hams. Chuck Not around here. Many buildings are emptying out following massive rent hikes. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group

[Repeater-Builder] OT: FT-8900 help

2006-01-06 Thread no6b
MOSFET covering all 4 bands, so it's OK. I'm thinking something possibly opened between the MOSFET drain antenna (switching diode, filter etc.), but why would the current be so high even on low power (low power on the working bands is around 1.4 A)? Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: FT-8900 help

2006-01-07 Thread no6b
group - forgot since I turned off individual e-mails from that one. Thanks. Bob NO6B 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] Duplexer Identification

2006-01-10 Thread no6b
At 1/10/2006 16:11, you wrote: The 522-509 is an odd creature. There are two pass and two notch on the transmitter side, and one pass and one notch on the receiver side. Discussions about this duplexer came up a while back on this list - maybe it's in the archives? I think Bob NO6B posted

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT - funny interference story

2006-01-11 Thread no6b
when driving through a particular area. Not very funny when you have to waste hours of time chasing these things down, knocking on doors explaining to total strangers that they have a nuisance generator within their premises. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT - NOW NOT SO funny interference story

2006-01-12 Thread no6b
the tower. Worked well. Bob NO6B 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] battery question

2006-01-14 Thread no6b
not a gift) Bob NO6B 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: battery question

2006-01-16 Thread no6b
of this is true, then yes a deep cycle battery would make more sense. Bob NO6B 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Speaking of antennas

2006-01-19 Thread no6b
coax (except silver-plated braid), it's not going to hold up in duplex service. Bob NO6B 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] Re: Duplexer retune / recoax

2006-01-20 Thread no6b
, but if you know the velocity factors physical lengths of it your interconnecting cables, you can figure out the correct fixed length of coax to use. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer retune / recoax

2006-01-21 Thread no6b
At 1/21/2006 04:48, you wrote: If you use UHF male connectors, I don't know where you measure from. I believe it would be the same as for the male Ns (tip to tip). That puts your signal just inside the can, where the loop should be. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer retune / recoax

2006-01-21 Thread no6b
normally designed for 5 MHz spacing, which would be much easier to tote around than a full-size 600 kHz spaced 2 meter duplexer. Bob NO6B 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] Re: Duplexer retune / recoax

2006-01-21 Thread no6b
power. Once I got used to using my VNA, my spectrum analyzer was relegated to other tasks. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY I always thought of the HP8510C as a good network analyzer (you'd think so with the $100,000 price tag), yet it barely makes it to 100 dB. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Squeeling Problem Resolved!! (I hope)

2006-01-24 Thread no6b
on the antenna created a slight impedence mismatch. Using a If slight antenna impedance changes are causing your PA to oscillate, your PA needs servicing or replacement. At the very least you need an isolator on the PA output so it sees 50 ohms across the band. Bob NO6B Correction: All

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Squeeling Problem Resolved!! (I hope)

2006-01-24 Thread no6b
of tower space either, which is a good thing (TM). Why so much loss? I have a 2 port combiner I built that has about 1.5 dB loss. Are your TXs close-spaced in frequency? Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Woohoo! The rocks are IN!

2006-01-27 Thread no6b
. Somehow I get the idea that the NFCC would frown upon any coordinator that simply says no to any adjacent coordination based on bandplan discontinuities. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Single repeater antennas vs. dual-band repeater antennas...

2006-01-29 Thread no6b
antenna/feedline is simply a long conductor. Where's the nonlinearity? Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Loss through adaptors:

2006-01-30 Thread no6b
in a catalog that were spec'd only to 6 GHz. Still way above 0.9 GHz though. Bob NO6B 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] Re: Wanted information

2006-02-03 Thread no6b
, as someone once put one in service at a local comm. site with no filtering it got completely destroyed by IMD. One pass cavity on the RX cleaned it right up. No preamp before or after. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micro Strips @ 220 MHz

2006-02-06 Thread no6b
At 2/6/2006 19:55, you wrote: Kevin, Sorry to bother you again but where do you get these Toshiba S-AV15 modules? I did a Google search and did not really find anything. Paul http://rfparts.com Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Phasing two DB-252's

2006-02-08 Thread no6b
Yes. Bob NO6B At 2/7/2006 14:24, you wrote: I assume one wavelength from center to center correct? T.J. KC8LTS Bob Dengler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 2/7/2006 09:18 AM, you wrote: Does anyone know the formula for calculating the distance between two DB-252 corner reflectors

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer weirdness

2006-02-08 Thread no6b
signal source at my sites, I'm glad I found one. A little beat up, oddball make with no documentation whatsoever only does 12.5 kHz steps on UHF (a problem here in 20 kHz SoCal), but it gets the job done. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer questions

2006-02-09 Thread no6b
to TX through a 6-section UHF mobile duplexer (similar to the PD-633-6, rated for 50 watts) with 100 watts. As I turned up the power, the Teflon insulator in the first TX section began to arc at ~80-85 watts. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Power

2006-02-11 Thread no6b
Committee Chairman in 2001 2002. Bob NO6B 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

Radio quality (was RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Power)

2006-02-12 Thread no6b
have split tone. We need more complaints sent into the big 3 about this. Bob NO6B 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: Radio quality (was RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Power)

2006-02-12 Thread no6b
At 2/12/2006 08:24, you wrote: Did you try the V7A with AIP on? No, I didn't, but I'll do that later today if I get a chance. The other ham rig in my truck is the other Kenwood dual bander (TM-708? getting old and don't remember model #'s like I used to). I'm not sure but I think that has

Re: Radio quality (was RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Power)

2006-02-13 Thread no6b
rig for mobile VHF/UHF repeater use... but... I was happy to find that the FT-857 will HAPPILY do split-tone. Yes, but kind of ridiculous to use an 857 just for VHF/UHF. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Alinco Ham Repeater??????

2006-02-20 Thread no6b
returned both due to front-end oscillation problems. Bob NO6B 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] Alinco Ham Repeater??????

2006-02-20 Thread no6b
to add a ComSpec TS-64 to them. Only way to go with these radios. I'm surprised the IRLP folks haven't published an advisory on them. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Alinco Ham Repeater??????

2006-02-20 Thread no6b
for the reference. Bob NO6B 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Alinco Ham Repeater??????

2006-02-22 Thread no6b
on freq needed .( with Permission Of owner of freq that is used ) . Yes they are very easy to set up, but not very practical in actual emergency use since traffic is slowed by more than a factor of 2. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: A sad story

2006-02-28 Thread no6b
.. I've never had any problems with the leadless Comet/Diamond diplexers, but if you really want a good one I recommend the TX/RX crossband coupler. Pricey, but the insertion loss is darn near zero. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

Re: [Repeater-Builder] G6 144b coil

2006-03-01 Thread no6b
their policy to no longer provide replacement parts, then yes it would be a good idea to avoid them. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] G6 144b coil

2006-03-02 Thread no6b
The one I had to replace the base on was in perfect shape otherwise. It had been in service for only a year or two when the 110' tower collapsed with the G7 on top. Amazingly the base was the only damaged part of the antenna, lying right next to a smashed $2000 Bogner. Bob NO6B At 3/2/2006

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 4 Bay antenna

2006-03-13 Thread no6b
RG-11 do not have a silver-plated braid will eventually generate desense when used in duplex service. Bob NO6B 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Having a 2 meter remote base radio in house with a 2 meter repeater, any options

2006-03-15 Thread no6b
for your repeater antenna you can split that off use the UHF side for your remote base. Kind of doing that in reverse here (2 meter remote base TX combined with 440 repeater output TX). Bob NO6B n9lv wrote: What I need to know is if there is any type of isolator or other device that I can put

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Quick CW ID'er

2006-03-19 Thread no6b
At 3/19/2006 09:00, you wrote: Bill, Cheap is not always best. The easy solution is a Communications Specialists ID-8, which costs about $70. Go here: Well, when you can get yourself a low-end repeater controller with the IDer for ~$70, I consider that overpriced. Bob NO6B Yahoo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fiberglass antenna protective coating?

2006-03-22 Thread no6b
(tree) last year. Maybe I'll get to it next month if things calm down a bit... Bob NO6B 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] May 06 is a busy Month

2006-03-26 Thread no6b
loudspeakers to come inside stop by the ARRL table to meet your ARRL dignitaries. That gets old after a while. It did have something Dayton never had AFAIK: a balloon launch carrying ATV a crossband repeater. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Way OT, but a question...

2006-04-01 Thread no6b
At 4/1/2006 01:38, you wrote: Some interesting boxes have been appearing on street lights in my area. Anybody know what they are? http://www.repeater-builder.com/wa6ilq/whatsthis.html (two photos totalling about 175KB) Mike WA6ILQ http://ricochet.com/about.aspx Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for datasheet - SD1499-1

2006-04-01 Thread no6b
. Maybe a 2sd1499 ? http://darasemi.com/stock%20pdf/2SD1499.pdf I found that one too. Doubt that's what Jeff's looking for. The Ft is only 20 MHz. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Frequency Spacing?

2006-04-05 Thread no6b
systems had single isolators. When dealing with close-freq. TX spacing, equipment shielding seems to be more important for some reason. Stay away from converted mobiles as repeaters, or plan on using a separate RX in an RF-tight box with EMI feedthroughs. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Aviation Problem Returns, Need Some Help, or a Tuned Stub

2006-04-09 Thread no6b
into changes (like when you disconnect it from the duplexer connect it to a load), it's unstable. An isolator on its output should keep it happy, but it probably needs repair as most commercial amps shouldn't mind TXing directly into a duplexer. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Fan timer

2006-04-14 Thread no6b
is needed. Bob NO6B 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] Band-split units

2006-04-15 Thread no6b
for me because my systems have additional filtering that knocks out the remaining out of band signals. If your diplexer output goes straight to a broadband preamp, you may have to add a pass cavity. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RE: [GE Mastr II] Changing Icoms

2006-04-16 Thread no6b
want guaranteed 2 or 5 PPM accuracy, by all means send the Icoms in for installation compensation. At the prices ICM charges for this service nowdays (~$100/pair I'm told), it might be worth considering the cheaper alternative. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dayton Hamvention Reply back (as requested)

2006-04-19 Thread no6b
unwise to chase anyone away for any reason other than selling non-electronic related items, which there seemed to be quite a bit of going on last year. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Wanted

2006-04-22 Thread no6b
). At 28 pounds, not exactly portable either but will fit in a car trunk nicely. Bob NO6B 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] Duplexer Wanted

2006-04-23 Thread no6b
and a transmit filter for more than a year and it works just fine. How far apart are the antennas? 600 kHz split? Bob NO6B 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Wanted

2006-04-23 Thread no6b
. This year I had to provide some personal assistance with a few folks, but we got every dog gone radio programmed. Getting back on topic, if your portapeater user base is 50 watt mobiles, then I guess desense isn't much of a concern for you. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Good bye!

2006-04-23 Thread no6b
on the TX. It barely worked: no desense but only if the quagi was perfectly nulled into the omni. Based on this experience, I'd say two omnis 25' horizonally vertically separated using solid-state equipment probably wouldn't work without considerable desense. Bob NO6B Yahoo! Groups

Re: [Repeater-Builder] D-Subminiature Nomenclature.htm

2006-05-06 Thread no6b
pin connector typically found, among other places, on the back of computers as the serial port connector. Bob NO6B 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

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