[Repeater-Builder] Re: Low voltage disconnect in Alberta winters and more

2010-02-18 Thread skipp025
Hi Tony, > Tony VE6MVP wrote: > Folks > I've been reading the low voltage disconnect thread with > a great deal of interest. Thanks for the tips and suggestions. > We're putting up a VHF repeater and two UHF link radios on > a solar/wind power site. The event will be quite the learning expe

[Repeater-Builder] Re: VHF Decibel Duplexer

2010-02-18 Thread skipp025
in the rx side (antenna lead/path) is tuned to the tx frequency and the converse for the other path. There are six very useful notch resonator networks in the box and they can be used in various combination for many things. s. > > skipp025 wrote: > > Re: VHF Decibel Duplexer &g

[Repeater-Builder] VHF Decibel Duplexer

2010-02-18 Thread skipp025
Re: VHF Decibel Duplexer I should probably buy this... or at least bid on it. But I'm making a serious effort to revive my 12 Step Junk Ender's Program participation. So I'll pass this on to one of you to hopefully take advantage of. It's a great Deal for what this is... Ebay Item Number: 1

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Repco Voter (and modules)

2010-02-17 Thread skipp025
> "burkleoj" wrote: > Does anyone have any information or a manual on a Repco > TC-10V Voter? > Thanks, > Joe - WA7JAW I'd love to see a couple of pictures of that voter if you can make them available. Repco in theory is still in business but you'll waste a lot of time on the phone figuring

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Need DB4048 Duplexer Info

2010-02-17 Thread skipp025
> "larynl2" wrote: > Thanx Paul, who responded directly, Randy, and Skipp. That > puts me onto some things to check. So far the harness looks > to be correct, with proper length jumpers made of RG9/B. I > looked at all of the loops and they are also in good shape > and correct size. Next

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Need DB4048 Duplexer Info

2010-02-16 Thread skipp025
> Re: Need DB4048 Duplexer Info > "larynl2" wrote: > Hi all I'm working on a 1 mc. split repeater using this > duplexer. I would recommend you visit the following web page: http://www.ke3ht.org/14703/db-4048.html > Transmitter is a VHF Engineering; output is 1 watt. I'm > using a Mastr II

[Repeater-Builder] Re: HAM Mototrbo Systems

2010-02-14 Thread skipp025
> Just because Motorola comes out with a system first does > not always mean it will be accepted as the de-facto standard, Normally you'd want to think the above is true... You should see the line of Borg (event attendees) waiting to get into the IWCE Motorola Displays. Almost in-line pushin

[Repeater-Builder] Re: OT Kenwood TM-3530A T Tones

2010-02-14 Thread skipp025
Joe is right on the money... the front panel of the TM-3530 becomes a DMTF Pad in the Transmit Mode. s. > MCH wrote: > > Did you try using the keys on the front of the radio as the TTP? I think > they still did that on that model and they don't have to be in a memory. > > Joe M. > > ka9qjg

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Daniels Electronics MT-3 Lowband Radios on 6 meters?

2010-02-14 Thread skipp025
Re: Daniels Electronics MT-3 Lowband Radios on 6 meters? Yes, it can be done... Per one of my associates who works on MT-3 units all the time... they can be "moved" out of band but the required work is cumbersome. The six meter band plan (out here on the left coast) appears to have two rep

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 11m Repeater family tradition...

2010-02-13 Thread skipp025
>> I would not to see one that was built by some toothless >> piece of trailer trash so he can splatter his alcohol >> driven filth up and down the band with some unfiltered >> over driven linear. >

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 11m Repeater

2010-02-13 Thread skipp025
> "i recycle computers" wrote: > I do know about and have located lots of FRS, 11m, and > MURS Radio Over IP links on the internet, they are similar > to echolink "Link" type base stations. I'd honestly have a hard time believing that... and if it was true I'd have to ask why, because it rea

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 11m Repeater

2010-02-13 Thread skipp025
Re: 11m Repeater > n9...@... wrote: > Don't assume anything Probably some of the best advise given on this group. >> shield1...@... writes: >> Let me get this right...you are txing on channel 31 and >> rxing on Channel 1 in the CB band? You are not in the >> US I assume. Doesn't really

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Portable MSR2000?

2010-02-12 Thread skipp025
Re: Portable MSR2000 > Is it reasonably possible to power this MSR2000 repeater > station with 1) 12V DC power Yes 2) bypass the p/a to reduce TX power and current draw? Yes, but the exciter output only is not very much. The hardware is very heavy so it's not a super easy repeater to b

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Control Channels

2010-02-12 Thread skipp025
> Run DES or P25 on MURS using An Astro Saber III or even a Dial > Up Telco Line for control. No Cigar, if you live in and around Northern California where I'm at, I know two or three people who have already entered your P25 information into a scanner so after sharing the info with friend he

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 6 Meter info needed

2010-02-12 Thread skipp025
If one were to honestly try and construct and complete one of the more famous 7/8 inch, 1-1/4 inch or 1-5/8 inch hard-line home-brew duplexers... I could be fairly easily talked into donating the hard line to your cause. The only hook is pick up only around Northern California as a few Grou

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Control Channels

2010-02-12 Thread skipp025
> "i recycle computers" wrote: > simple enough to add a MURS auxillary receiver to > facilitate DTMF control of the 11 meter repeater and > to be able to disable the repeater should users > start to get really out of hand. Won't work... there are a lot of people "out there" monitoring most e

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Just a Crazy Thought

2010-02-12 Thread skipp025
> "i recycle computers" wrote: > yes yes. old news and already was stated by me myself. my > point is now a days as long as you run legal power on legal > channels they won't care if it's remote controlled or not. Oh they may some day care, but you'd be the small zit versus the big cold sore

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Just a Crazy Thought

2010-02-12 Thread skipp025
One of those type of replies... Many of you overzealous types seem to think Class D CB Radio is the only service in or around that frequency range. It is not... s. > Brian Raker wrote: > > It's specified in the US FCC Regs that repeaters (which are > essentially remote control stations) a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Just a Crazy Thought

2010-02-12 Thread skipp025
> "i recycle computers" wrote: > I personally think as long as you are running in band, not > causing out of band interference, and keep at 4 watts or > below the FCC won't really care. They don't care much right now... but if you're causing enough grief or trouble enough to swing the evil ey

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Just a Crazy Thought - With a Crazy Answer or Two

2010-02-12 Thread skipp025
Re: CB Radio Band Repeaters and Remote Base Operation > I have heard numerous urban legends of 27 MHz CB repeaters > being built. Has anyone ever come across such a thing? They are not legend, there are or have been many examples of CB Repeaters and/or Remote Base Operation out here in Calif

[Repeater-Builder] Re: PURC Lowband station SCR replacement

2010-02-06 Thread skipp025
Teccor http://www.littelfuse.com/products/Acquired+Brand/Teccor/search.html s. > Joe wrote: > Just a long shot > We are repairing a PURC high power base station that > uses an SCR marked 9349 for switching a bias voltage. > Anyone know of a source or replacement for the Motorola > 93

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Space-saving 6m repeater antenna?

2010-02-06 Thread skipp025
Hi Stranger, > "rfburnz" wrote: > Having used the DB-212 for a 6M repeater project, I can assure > you they work extremely well (unless you are on a rf noisy > hilltop like I was (emphasize WAS!) I measured about 11 dB of 53MHz desense at what I believe is the site you're talking about, whi

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GLB

2010-02-05 Thread skipp025
> > I built my own clown of the GLD ID board back in the 80's. > > It is still working. In my application, changing the state > > of the remote base selects a different ID with appropriate > > "tail msg" on the ID. > > I also have different "speeds" embedded within the ID by > > ratioing th

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Kenwood KCT-19 Connector Types

2010-02-03 Thread skipp025
> > "kc9ddi" wrote: > > Hello - > > Is anyone familiar with the Kenwood KCT-19 accessory connector > > cable? I'm trying to identify the type of plugs used to > > connect the cable to the radio. There's 4 separate connectors > > - 1x 8-pin, 2x 3-pin, and 1x 2-pin connectors. I'm trying to

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Kenwood KCT-19 Connector Types

2010-02-03 Thread skipp025
;ll try to provide some suggestions. skipp025 at yahoo.com www.radiowrench.com > "kc9ddi" wrote: > Hello - > > Is anyone familiar with the Kenwood KCT-19 accessory connector > cable? I'm trying to identify the type of plugs used to > connect the cable t

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Building a notch duplexer with notch cans.

2010-02-03 Thread skipp025
> Re: Building a notch duplexer with notch cans. > "NORM KNAPP" wrote: > I am going to try to build my own loop assemblies based > on some Sinclairs I have seen. I will post photos as well. > The Telewave loop assemblies are almost $80 each. That > isn't bad, but if I can build them to work

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Building a notch duplexer with notch cans.

2010-02-02 Thread skipp025
> allan crites wrote: > Gentlemen: > For those wishing to convert a BP cavity to operate as both > a BP and notch cavity there exists a simple and convenient > way to do so with out having to do surgery on the innards > of the cavity. We're all about simple and convenient... > One only need

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GLB ID Board

2010-02-02 Thread skipp025
ut it, as it never needs to be fixed. > > 73, Joe, K1ike > > skipp025 wrote: > > And to get 1970 through 1980 repeater circuit nostalgic I really > > enjoyed building the Diode Matrix ID'er Kits offered up by > > Hamtronics (probably the best working design), VHF-Engineering > > (worked OK but was quirky) and Spectrum (haven't had my hands > > on one "yet"). > > >

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GLB ID Board

2010-02-01 Thread skipp025
> Joe wrote: > My 6 meter repeater is still using a Maggiore Electronic Lab > CORID board. The schematic print date is 8-86. This is a > COR board with a diode matrix IDer on it. It just keeps > working, never needs to be reset, no lithium battery to change. > Kind of boring when you think

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GLB ID Board

2010-02-01 Thread skipp025
> "WB2DSS" wrote: > Hi Skipp, > I've been following this thread, and I believe I have > an ID board here, SOMEPLACE!! If I can find it, do you > want me to send it to you so you can see what it looks like? > I may have a manual and/or schematic, if I can locate that also. > Let me know. > Than

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GLB

2010-02-01 Thread skipp025
Hi Pete, Why not... the ID'er looks pretty easy to construct if anyone ever wanted to build one from scratch (for fun and to use) we now have most of the required information. The guys have been corresponding with me direct and they've sent the original ID chip to me for free reprogramming.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Aerotron

2010-01-31 Thread skipp025
> Joe wrote: > I think I have a new addictionAerotron. > It's s nice to see the parts and be able to > actually read voltages and make some sense out > of what the mean. > Joe I worked for an Aerotron Shop and they are/were really cool radios for the time and place. I too am a fa

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Monitoring Positive Ground 48 to negative Ground 0-5

2010-01-30 Thread skipp025
> Chuck Kimball wrote: > Yes, trying to monitor the local -48 Power system, and > solar charging system with my APRS digi +12VDC that accepts > 0-5VDC input. > Chuck The next part is how much resolution and accuracy do you want? There are a number of ways to fudge fixed step reporting but a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: RCA service manuals, series 700 and series 1000, 25 - 50 MHz, 150 MHz.

2010-01-30 Thread skipp025
Hello back Matt, Wow, you want a lot don't cha? I have those manuals and could make some of that information available to you if you're serious about restoring some of the RCA Units to Operation. The RCA Series 500, 700 and 1000 units make great repeater and link building blocks if you're p

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Building a notch duplexer with notch cans.

2010-01-30 Thread skipp025
Re: Building a notch duplexer with notch cans. > "kd4wov" wrote: > I will look to see if DB/andrew/ who ever owns them now, still > make loops for these. I have considered fabricating some > spare loops just to have on hand. You would not be restricted to using DB/Andrew/DB-Spectra loops if

[Repeater-Builder] Re: length of cables for notch cans

2010-01-30 Thread skipp025
> "kd4wov" wrote: > I just had on the bench 2 notch cans on the bench. > 1/4 wave cables vs 1/2 wave > 1/4 wave cables give 60 db notches > 1/2 wave cables give 45 db notches > Big difference between the two. > this is 2 db notch cans and i changed the cables > between the cans. > de kd4wov tom

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Monitoring Positive Ground 48 to negative Ground 0-5

2010-01-30 Thread skipp025
> Chuck Kimball wrote: > Speaking of monitoring > Anyone have an easy way of converting a Positive > Ground 48 to 72 volt system to a Negative Ground > 0-5V for monitoring? Do you want the voltage to vary with change in the 48 to 72 volt dc supply? s.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Building a notch duplexer with notch cans.

2010-01-30 Thread skipp025
> these are db 4140 notch cans. the origional connecting > cables are 4" from connector to connector, which gives > 6" from center of tee to center of tee. they are from > a VHF 155/154 mhz range. The comments in my most recent previous post were directed toward a Sinclair Product because I

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Building a notch duplexer with notch cans.

2010-01-30 Thread skipp025
> "kd4wov" wrote: > i looked at this duplexer, but those are pass/reject > cavities. the cavities that i have are just notch with > no pass. they have a single loop in each cavitiy. > > I would love to know how to make these into pass/reject, > but that will not happen with these. there is

[Repeater-Builder] Re: GLB (Eprom, Prom and Diode Matrix IDer's)

2010-01-29 Thread skipp025
Re: GLB (Eprom, Prom and Diode Matrix IDer's) > >Can anyone burn a 2716 Prom chip for a GLB ID-1 Ide'er? > >Not a standard hex file. have some docs. > Actually it's is a standard hex file. It's just created > a bit weirdly. There seems to be two different themes followed by a number of Epr

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer for TKR-720

2010-01-27 Thread skipp025
It's a great deal Jeff... Just everyone else reading this keep in mind these are wide split duplexers so you're not easily, if at all going to get them to perform with a 600KHz most of the USA standardized two-meter repeater offset. s. > "Jeff DePolo" wrote: > An oldie but a goodie, Sinc

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer for TKR-720

2010-01-27 Thread skipp025
Re: Duplexer for TKR-720 > "tahrens301" wrote: > Anybody have any experience with the duplexers in this > repeater? (I have the repeater, and was wondering if > it worth trying to find one, or go elsewhere). The VHF "flat pack" duplexers work fine for what they are. If you understand they will

[Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MSR2000 low split to ham band

2010-01-26 Thread skipp025
le as they seem to be able to properly align well through-out the 400 MHz range. > > MSR2000 model: ACC44KSB1100AT > RECEIVER: VRE4001B/38 > > 73 Eric VE2TSO > Quebec If no other solutions present themselves... Email me direct and I'll try to help you. cheers, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com

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

2010-01-25 Thread skipp025
> "larynl2" wrote: > > "getting away with"? > Yeah perhaps that was a little flippant... Conventional > wisdom would have a deep cycle battery for service such > as yours. I'd love to be able to equip every site with an over-kill Deep Cycle Battery Bank/Pack. I'd just hate to have to pa

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

2010-01-24 Thread skipp025
Hi Laryn, > "larynl2" wrote: > So Skipp, you're with using a cranking > battery because you never discharge below, maybe, 90%? > Laryn K8TVZ "getting away with"? No, I used the 8D battery because it was a really cost effective more time sensitive choice (the site was completely off the ai

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

2010-01-24 Thread skipp025
> Chuck Kimball wrote: > The 100 to 200ma to hold the coil in on some of the older > LVDs can be more than the entire load at some sites. You are right... but what's running through the 75 Amp rated contacts is probably more than most of the lower cost solid state LVD's can honestly han

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

2010-01-24 Thread skipp025
> "Eric Lemmon" wrote: > Skipp, > > My most recent installation uses a 30-ampere-rated SunWize > Omega LCD controller, for which I paid Tessco about $150. That's a nice price... but the de-mark in a lot of solar charge controllers is the current rating... with the corresponding increase

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

2010-01-24 Thread skipp025
> "Chuck Kelsey" wrote: > Skipp - > Do you have your schematic posted somewhere? If you read my answer right... no the diagram is not posted on the web, yet. You might email me direct if you "want some ideas about the circuit". s. > - Original Message

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

2010-01-24 Thread skipp025
full-on engaged device. cheers, skipp > AA8K73 GMail wrote: > > > Just curious, what is the current drain of the LVD 12-30 and LVD > 12-75 when operating? Have you had a chance to measure it? It > isn't mentioned on their spec sheet. > > > skipp025 wrote:

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

2010-01-24 Thread skipp025
> "Eric Lemmon" wrote: > Skipp, > A low-voltage disconnect (LVD) is normally incorporated in > commercial solar charge controllers, and does not need to be > purchased separately. Not in the formerly Trace C30/C4 and now Xantrex C60 units I've been using for a long time. They can be configu

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

2010-01-24 Thread skipp025
ng eyes staring back at us (for a while) from well up the road as we drove out. I wasn't curious enough to hang around and see what it was... s. > > skipp025 wrote: > > Do you have a low voltage disconnect on the system? > > s. > > > >> "rrat

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Building a notch duplexer with notch cans.

2010-01-23 Thread skipp025
My question to you is... do you think the cavities have enough Q so they might be configured for a 500 KHz split duplexer without excessive loss? s. > "kd4wov" wrote: > > Hello All, > I am building a duplexer for use on 150.125 tx and 150.625 rx. this ia for > a mars machine. Yes i know t

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Was Repeater Battery Question

2010-01-23 Thread skipp025
Do you have a low voltage disconnect on the system? s. > "rrath" wrote: > > I would like to thank all of you that > replied. I asked the question because > I thought the batteries they were bad. > After removing from the site, I > charged them both up and took them > to two battery shop

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Hamtronics COR-3 to TS-64

2010-01-23 Thread skipp025
> "na4it" wrote: > I am in need of help in adding a TS-64 tone board to a > Hamtronics COR-3. Depends on what you're expecting the TS-64 board to do for you. If you want to use the tone filter the input connection point is kind of limited to the receiver discriminator circuit. If you onl

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Kenwood repeaters

2010-01-21 Thread skipp025
cture, I can tell you what you have and what you need to program it... IE give you full Kenwood Support at no cost (I'm a Dealer). I honestly would think a trade of a Kenwood TKR-820 (the much older model) would not be a great deal for a Master II. cheers, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Programming a GR300 repeater

2010-01-20 Thread skipp025
Re: Programming a GR300 repeater > In any event, the same software package will handle any > of the models I listed. The P/N is HVN8177, and is NLA > from Motorola. You will need the software, an old slow > computer running genuine MS-DOS, a RIB box, and cable. Actually... another option is

[Repeater-Builder] Re: my previous "Caution" post

2010-01-20 Thread skipp025
> Mike Morris wrote: > You won't hear anything from me ! > Skipp, please consider this an invitation > to continue to post your warnings. > Mike WA6ILQ > moderator of repeater-builder Thank you Mike and everyone else... It was not a moderator of this group giving me grief for my first caution

[Repeater-Builder] Re: my previous "Caution" post

2010-01-19 Thread skipp025
Hello again to the Group, Let's all please drop the follow up posts in regards to my initial "caution" post. I placed the caution post on/at a number of Groups (of which I am a member) and I've been told it was totally uncalled for/wrong. Regardless of right or wrong, I've been given he11

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Caution to Group Members Trojan from Yahoo Banner Advertisments

2010-01-17 Thread skipp025
Re: Caution to Group Members Trojan from Yahoo Banner Advertisements I actually believe I received the trojan from a banner ad while setting up new book-marks for one of the radio/repeater Groups I frequent. A newly installed Kaspersky protection package on the other computer caught the %$

[Repeater-Builder] Caution to Group Members Trojan from Yahoo Banner Advertisments

2010-01-17 Thread skipp025
Hello to the Group, I wanted to advise everyone... one of my computers received a Trojan script netsky infection, from of all places a Yahoo Groups Banner Ad. I have/had all the pro- active McAfee Anti-Virus software installed, running and up to date. I found the Norton Extraction tool, Ad A

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Comm-Spec TP38 with DPL option

2010-01-14 Thread skipp025
Hi Tony, If you can't easily find it on line... I have it in my files and could copy and fax or mail it to you. I could scan it but I haven't had time to configure and make my replacement digital pdf scanner work yet (waiting on software from HP). So as a last resort I have it available with

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for Vicor dc-dc converter module for IFR repair

2010-01-14 Thread skipp025
Hi Eric, I found them local to me, "New Old Stock", "NOS" for under $25 each. The posted ratings state the input and output values with wattage for each. Input 200w, output 150w as stated on the box with 300v in, 15v out. I've worked with a fair number of Vicor Modules... just so you know.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: TK-720 mobile programming

2010-01-14 Thread skipp025
You have the VHF Mobile... do you have ether the KPT-50 or KPT-20 radio programmer? You can Email me direct for help... I'm one of those Kenwood Dealers that's also a Service Station and we do those type of things now and then. cheers, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com www.radio

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

2010-01-13 Thread skipp025
> Our application is on DOCSIS network... Closed network... > Works well for the roughly 125k devices on it... > Auto polling for mapping is about every 90 seconds - > refreshing the map manually causes a manual poll which > takes about 10 seconds to complete. > Worst case we're looking at a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for Vicor dc-dc converter module for IFR repair

2010-01-12 Thread skipp025
If you're worried about the ratings of the unit seen on Ebay, you can parallel two of them (paying attention to the details of doing said) if size (mounting space) allows. s. > "kk2ed" wrote: > > I tried eBay - there is one available which is close, but the wattage (and > therefore current

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

2010-01-12 Thread skipp025
> Reverse the logic - if it's a non-responder (no telemetry > after n minutes), it shows up on the map as a customer out. OK, but it can't be practical in this application (by the sheer number of units in service) to poll individual specific locations within n-minutes... and and that amount of

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ads sr2/tk880

2010-01-11 Thread skipp025
There is enough in the way of tx, rx audio and logic signals available at the mic connector, which would allow you to connect the more common type of simplex repeater. cheers, s. > "todda323" wrote: > > im considering implimenting a simplex repeater system for our family farm on > gmrs.

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

2010-01-11 Thread skipp025
> Look on the bright side: The "smart meters" allow > the electric utility company to immediately identify > a power outage and identify the areas affected, If the meter's radio data transceiver operates on electricity, which may be missing/out... how does the dead radio notify the mothe

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

2010-01-10 Thread skipp025
Re: Those PG&E Smart Meters (again) I was on the phone to PG&E (the California Based "Energy Provider", aka our Utility Company) yesterday asking for a Service Address Electricity Turn-On. No problems getting things set up and when I asked about providing access to the site... I was told phys

[Repeater-Builder] Re: tk-780 with a gm300 for xband repeater problem please help

2010-01-08 Thread skipp025
quot;. You will probably need to have a copy of the Service Manual to understand the mentioned resistor(s) locations and configuration. that is all... cheers, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com www.radiowrench.com > "phillmobile" wrote: > > Hello all i am working on i

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224-JJ Dimensions Wanted

2010-01-08 Thread skipp025
cheers, s. > - Original Message - > From: skipp025 > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 11:56 AM > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224-JJ Dimensions Wanted > > > > > > I'm looking for a DB224-JJ. They a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224-JJ Dimensions Wanted

2010-01-08 Thread skipp025
> I'm looking for a DB224-JJ. They are becoming hard to > find, even from manufacturers. I would also consider > a Hustler HD6-5 or something similar to that. If someone has the dimensions for the 224-JJ Loops and maybe the spacing distance... I think I can get them made. A local (t

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Wanted: Parts list for Hamtronics R76 10 Meter Receiver

2010-01-07 Thread skipp025
27;t understand their mindset about some of the ways they do business, but I still like and use their products. You learn to be sure and hold on to the original docs when you have them. cheers, skipp > Does JV at Hamtronics not have that info? > > Doug > > On 07/01/

[Repeater-Builder] Wanted: Parts list for Hamtronics R76 10 Meter Receiver

2010-01-07 Thread skipp025
d the parts list. Please Email me direct if you can help. Thank you! Regards, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com

[Repeater-Builder] Re: What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Mastr IIe system?

2010-01-06 Thread skipp025
How are/were the MIIe programmable values programmed? s. > DCFluX wrote: > > The MASTR-IIe is kinda a hybrid between the MASTR-II and MASTR-III. > > Essentially, The power supply and system card from the > MASTR-III is used with MASTR-II RF hardware. The result is > you get a repeater or ba

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Audio Mixer for multiple repeaters

2010-01-04 Thread skipp025
de some of the newer repeater controllers. cheers, s. > - Original Message - > From: skipp025 > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 2:17 AM > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Audio Mixer for multiple repeaters > >

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Audio Mixer for multiple repeaters

2010-01-04 Thread skipp025
ansmitters through simple logic we could talk you through building. To disable a repeater Transmit you'd simply supply the same receiver logic control line to disable that one transmitter. It's not that hard to build if you buy the voter. s. > Gilles Violette wrote: > Hi S

[Repeater-Builder] The trouble with LMR-400 feed line

2010-01-04 Thread skipp025
I've removed thousands of feet of LMR-400 feedline from radio sites as a process to source and eliminate IMD, mixing gremlins and unwanted effects. Most all of it was in duplex service, but not every example. > I believe the issues with LMR were resolved years ago > Chuck. Can you refresh th

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Audio Mixer for multiple repeaters

2010-01-03 Thread skipp025
Re: Audio Mixer for multiple repeaters I know it wouldn't at first glance be considered a mixer... but using an LDG Voter as a mixer (and voter) works out very well. http://www.ldgelectronics.com/c/252/products/5/19/1 If you don't need as many inputs, consider the CAT Auto RLS-1000B. htt

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 repeater

2010-01-02 Thread skipp025
> DCFluX wrote: > Spectra Engineering Party Ltd. MX-800 There were a number of 224 MHz PA's by the above mfgr offered and sold on Ebay a few years back. They were reported as failed or potentially as defective, but I couldn't get any of the ones I bought to die... wish the guy had more of the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 repeater

2010-01-02 Thread skipp025
Re: 220 repeater > So it look like the general recommendation is a converted > GE or Micor. A lot of people mentioned using Hamtronics Modules if you plan to build your own from scratch. You might go back over the Group Posts starting around May through June of O9, you'll see posts I made re

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ACC RC-85 QUESTION.

2010-01-01 Thread skipp025
Chances are... (cause I wear a silly grin...) depending on the age of your EEprom chip, it might be tired, failing and need replacement. If the voice messages are set up to play as macros under DTMF Command then it's probably one of a few things. Failing to act on a DTMF Command might be

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola i50 on Ebay (self abuse)

2009-12-31 Thread skipp025
Motorola Radius i50 interconnect repeater controller Ebay Item Number: 150401693247 At a very good opening price... (I have nothing to do with the auction). If you're into Self Abuse $%*&# I mean using the i50 Controller... well here you go. If you want to avoid gray hair or losing it.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 6 Meter RF Amplifier (PA)

2009-12-29 Thread skipp025
at least as good at it talks. All mouth and small ears... an alligator machine of which we seem to already have in abundance. cheers, s. > Bill Smith wrote: > How about this PA on ebay? Item # 330387252314 > Larcan solid state PA does 600 watts FM and about 1KW on SSB >   >

[Repeater-Builder] Re: CSI TP-163 Does it send reverse burst?

2009-12-28 Thread skipp025
You could call Jerry at CSI in Southern California. I have a few tp-163 units cross wired to a few trunking controllers and I don't believe they send true reverse burst... but there is a user set option to remove CTCSS and DCS before the carrier drops... and those times are adjustable. s. >

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 6 Meter RF Amplifier (PA)

2009-12-28 Thread skipp025
Hi Paul, We're talking a repeater site type of amplifier... why would I/someone want to heat a Repeater Site? Even with someone working in the building? Those technical guys don't deserve any creature comforts... :-) Besides, the normal building heat is propane. s. > "Paul Plack" wro

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 6 Meter RF Amplifier (PA)

2009-12-28 Thread skipp025
Re: 6 Meter RF Amplifier (PA) I'd love to have this PA just to tinker with... but I'd hate to be the one paying the site power bill. "6 Meter Quintron Transmitter, PA Deck" Ebay Item Number: 160389525215 ... and hopefully one would not have to pay for the extra real estate (cabinet space

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Any Repeaters Taken Off Air Permanently?

2009-12-27 Thread skipp025
>> Are there any current or former repeater owners/ >> operators out there who have recently taken a >> repeater off the air on a permanent basis? >> If so, what were your reasons? Yeah, it happens all the time... > I have taken at least 3 amateur radio repeaters > off the air in the last

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Midland Programming Interface 70-1052A

2009-12-27 Thread skipp025
The 70-1052A is used to program the 70-045 / 70-065 / 70-165 / 70-265 / 70-166 / 70-266 series portables. s. > Matt Harker wrote: > > I used to program Midland radios but it's been almost 15 years.  > > Are you looking for the eprom oven and burner for the old syntech series or, > are you l

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

2009-12-25 Thread skipp025
One other item... you can change the land line phone service to metered rate and/or set up "life-line" service, which is pretty darn cheap. s. > "larynl2" wrote: > > In a few days we will be dropping dialtone service to our repeater. However, > there is still a desire to somehow dial 911.

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

2009-12-25 Thread skipp025
If you have a standard telephone line and you ask for the service to be turned off, many telco companies will leave the line active and able to dial 911. I've got this feature on two or three remote lines. s. > "larynl2" wrote: > > In a few days we will be dropping dialtone service to our

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Can we tune duplexer with this equipment?

2009-12-24 Thread skipp025
Reads like you're hanging around some of my more earthy (aka wacky) Northern California/Oregon Friends. Stop by the "Glitter Booth" next time you're at the Burning Man Festival and we'll fix you up. s. ps: and don't drink the punch >> "NORM KNAPP" wrote: >> You didn't mention winter s

[Repeater-Builder] Re: mouse debate 101

2009-12-24 Thread skipp025
>>> "Bite Blocks" for the Mouse and all will be quiet... >>I also find the "bite blocks" to be the best solution. > Even better: don't leave any holes for the critters to > get into your cabinet. I've always used bulkhead N > feed-throughs for all my cabinet RF I/O, & a cabinet-mounted > po

Fans (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Henry Amps)

2009-12-24 Thread skipp025
>>>A constant spinning fan makes unnecessary noise, >> Compared to the building air conditioning/vent fans, >> I can't even hear my fans. I've visited many locations without AC or vent fans running in winter time and even summer time. >>> consumes energy > A little, perhaps as much as one

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Can we tune duplexer with this equipment?

2009-12-24 Thread skipp025
> Ever think of writing a book.so much to offer > and helped me and many others, many times. They'd never let me print a book using the pictures I'd like to put inside it. Radios and vacuum tube electronics in reclined seductive positions. > Thank you and Seasons Greetings to you and you

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Can we tune duplexer with this equipment?

2009-12-23 Thread skipp025
experience. I only need to turn a few times a year and have an > IFR1200A so > > I have a stable output, I just need to see the peak and notch. > > > > 73 JIM KA2AJH > > > > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- > >

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

2009-12-23 Thread skipp025
KA2AJH > > > > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of skipp025 > Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 12:36 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Can we tuning duplexer with th

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

2009-12-23 Thread skipp025
If you have a decent radio with some type of receive signal strength indicator, some coax cables a separate transmitter radio (an HT would work) and some attenuator pads from Ebay... you could do it. s. > Azam <9w2...@...> wrote: > > found this simple and cheap rf measurement kit at > http:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Henry Amps

2009-12-23 Thread skipp025
> >The question is... do the fans run all the time or do they > >turn on with temperature or keyed with RF or an external > >logic (PTT) line? > > > >It's pretty bad listening to fans whining at a radio site > > A spinning fan is a working fan. Also kind of hard for a > mouse to build its nest

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Henry Amps

2009-12-22 Thread skipp025
The question is... do the fans run all the time or do they turn on with temperature or keyed with RF or an external logic (PTT) line? It's pretty bad listening to fans whining at a radio site and worse is paying the electric bill for all that un- needed air movement from an otherwise relativel

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