Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Need to find a product to develop goodwill at a tower site(s

2007-05-27 Thread Steve Bosshard (NU5D)
seconds (I think) - best luck, Steve NU5D On 5/27/07, skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Moving along... There is a method/circuit found at airports where pilots tx click radio mics in rapid sequence to turn on night-time runway lights. It's not high security at a locked electric gate but it does

Re: [Repeater-Builder] slightly OT: securing feedline to the side of a tower

2007-06-01 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
and being damaged. Be careful up there, Steve NU5D Jay Urish wrote: Hi Folks, This weekend I will be un jury rigging a lame feed line install at my repeater site. The tower is a 300' four sided guyed monster. I am planning on using uni-strut on the side facing the building and using

[Repeater-Builder] D-Star / P25 / or vice versa

2007-06-03 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
as much a part of D-Star as the radio itself. So, maybe this stuff needs to be looked at in a different light, Ya'll have a great Sunday - headed to the farm to see if I can light up EM11ma on 6 Meters - 1 KW, 6 Elements @ 75 feet headed your direction, 73, Steve NU5D (Nickel Under 5 Dollars

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Which coax cables to use with repeaters?

2007-06-07 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Use the best shielding possible between the RF equipment and the duplexer and from the duplexer to the antenna low loss is more important that sheilding. Steve Howard Z. wrote: I have read that one should use dual-shielded cables. Which cables are these? Is Belden 9913F7 a good choice

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR III - Conversion to Amateur Radio

2007-06-15 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Easy - use a straight db9 cable to program - requires software and you will have to re-tune the front end. An extender card would be really nice. FIRST - be sure the radio is working on 151.505 properly. After reprogramming you will need to remove the antenna relay and you will really enjoy

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ericcson Repeater?

2007-06-15 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Unless something has dramatically changed recently, the only difference between a conventional base station and a repeater is the antenna relay, and programming. Steve NU5D Eric Lemmon wrote: Steven, The SXHM01 identifies a base station (not a repeater) for 150.8-174 MHz, 110 watts, capable

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You Do This?

2007-06-16 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
registration come into play and FAA listing. Seems like ATT used some mighty big cornucopia antennas with quad diversity - serious bandwidth - in the old days longlines carried network television programming - imagine an NTSC video monitor in a transmission or toll office - 73, steve Christopher Hodgdon

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help identifying GE uhf receiver

2007-06-16 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Exec 1 series - don't think I have a book, but might have microfische. Steve. Rpage wrote: Can anyone identify the receiver in the photo section , UHF GE Repeater ? http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/photos There is no identification info stamped on or inside the receiver

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You..... tower height question

2007-06-17 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Generally 199 ft unless you are close to an airport. There is a 110 ft tower that requires registration but no painting or lighting because it is close to the Temple, Texas airport. Steve NU5D texasexpediter wrote: What is the maximum height a tower can be without falling under all

[Repeater-Builder] Tennants Fined???

2007-06-17 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Don't know if this counts or not. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3457/is_n21_v10/ai_12712168 Personally, I do not know. Steve NU5D [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 6/17/2007 12:29:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Tell that to the hams who have

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR III - Conversion to Amateur Radio

2007-06-19 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
and Morse ID are all built in. Steve NU5D PS- lemme know if you need any parts of lbi's scanned. Also the last thing I would think about is kluging an outboard controller to an M3 when is has most everything built in. Steve Doug Bade wrote: Externally controlling a Mastr III is documented

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GE MASTR III - Conversion to Amateur Radio

2007-06-20 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Sounds like you have a M2E that was only made for a few years between the M2 and M3 generations. You cannot set frequency, but tone, etc is programmed into the sys mod. Use a straight db9 cable and read what is in the module using your software and computer. 73, Steve NU5D Don Wankel wrote

[Repeater-Builder] Secure Communications

2007-06-21 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
to enhance international goodwill. (wonder if any one is more important than the next)? Anyhow, that's my opinion, and with another 42 cents will get you a senior coffee at McDonalds in Temple, Texas with the ham crew - donuts on Fridays, 73, Steve NU5D begin:vcard fn:Steve Bosshard

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE MVS 440-470 25W NPU20 (Combo NPFU20SS) 5ch - need programmed

2007-06-21 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Marty, did u ever get ur MVS programmed? I have the stuff - just haven't used it in years. If I can find a working MVS, I could put your eeprom in my radio and program the chip without having to ship the radio. Steve NU5D k8hvi wrote: I would like to get this programmed. I see where you can

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RE: VSWR Issues - Repairs Complete

2007-06-21 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
. Steve NU5D Mike Besemer (WM4B) wrote: This is a follow up to my original post. The tower crew showed up yesterday to swap out the antenna. Once at the top of the water tank, we had them connect a dummy load to the top of the feedline and discovered that the feedline itself had a poor

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR III - Conversion to Amateur Radio

2007-06-21 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
repeater that would not make channel guard tone, and had to reinit the sys mod to bring it back - much better than a $k + module. Seems like TQS3353 R16A is already out of date. Best luck, Steve NU5D Doug Bade wrote: I just checked this am.. Mine do not have a dipswitch in the rx

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR III - Conversion to Amateur Radio

2007-06-21 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
transmit audio. Steve NU5D Doug Bade wrote: To add to this, the transmitter is dip switch so the rx is the problem at this point it looks like the tx will go wherever needed. My tx module has modulation issues too but that is another matter... Doug KD8B At 12:00 PM 6/21/2007, you

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR III - Conversion to Amateur Radio

2007-06-21 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
I may have a few parts laying around for a station. Lemme know if you need anything - The back plane ($1800) is a killer. I probably have a working interface board. Steve NU5D Doug Bade wrote: It is inter spacing white noise over the modulation like a second receiver open squelch being

Re: [Repeater-Builder] kpt-20 manual

2007-06-28 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Did u get the 720 programmed? Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] cobalto27mx wrote: Hi Group! Can anyone tell me how to program a Kenwood TK-720 mobile,I have the kpt-20, i need a copy for manual, or procedure for progam the eprom 27c64. and diagram fpr other cables .thanks. jesus

[Repeater-Builder] Cable formula not required.

2007-06-29 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Roger, Roger, Roger.Steve NU5D mch wrote: *The length from the repeater to the duplexer is not critical (or SHOULD not be when properly tuned). Therefore, there is no 'formula' other than you want it as short as possible yet allowing enough flex/extra that it won't get stressed

[Repeater-Builder] No Cable formula required...

2007-06-29 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
you could have much improvement doctoring cable lengths. Of course there is stub tuning, and double stub tuning, etc. Me thinks the losses would exceed the gains, Your mileage may vary, Have a great weekend, Steve NU5D [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Eric I don't think the cable cares whether

[Repeater-Builder] Return Loss Bridge was Cable Length Formula.

2007-06-29 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
http://www.eagle-1st.com/notes/duplex/body.htm

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cable formula

2007-06-29 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
I saw that line stretcher guy, Ian. He was next to the striped tower paint salesman. 73, Steve NU5D PS - I have used an isolator in place of the TEE on the output of a duplexer. Not very practical there, though, and it sure knocks down the receive if you put it in series with the antenna, else

[Repeater-Builder] Line Stretcher

2007-06-30 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
realize? 73, Steve NU5D

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Line Stretcher

2007-06-30 Thread Steve Bosshard (NU5D)
alone. The difference you see from a little tweaking will not be noticeable, and external matching devices like a Z-Matcher or a tuning stub don't generally offer enough benefit to be worth while. 73, Steve NU5D On 6/30/07, Glenn Little WB4UIV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WE also use a line

[Repeater-Builder] The real secret cable formula at the link below -

2007-06-30 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
http://www.antennex.com/preview/vswr.htm -- Ham Radio Spoken Here !!! EM11ma - South Mountain, Texas begin:vcard fn:Steve Bosshard n:Bosshard;Steve adr:;;503 B. South 25th. Street;Temple;Texas;76504;USA email;internet:[EMAIL PROTECTED] tel;work:254-773-1102 tel;fax:254-773-1174 tel;home:254

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cable formula

2007-07-01 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
have never run into a damaged isolator, but I am sure there are instances - I have 14, 800 mhz smr boxes, and 80, 800 EDACS stations, plus 30 something UHF repeaters, I can only recall one piston capacitor failure on a telewave dual junction job. Steve NU5D. Gary Schafer wrote: Why would you

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cable formula

2007-07-01 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
they gave trouble.. If I get the chance I will call him on the phone - see how retirement is going, etc. Steve. Gary Schafer wrote: Hi Steve, I don't recall ever seeing that done. What was the purpose of using an isolator there? As to toasting the isolator, if you should loose the antenna

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ctcss and dcs at same time?

2007-07-02 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
time? If you mean both on the same repeater at different times - no problem notwithstanding 131.8 hz. We have mixed ctcss and dcs on community business repeaters with no ill effects. Steve NU5D DaveH wrote: chances are one will interfere with the other. They would but be present and active

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ctcss and dcs at same time?

2007-07-02 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
an application not for this, if they were still in business. Have your self a super 4th, Steve NU5D mch wrote: A problem? Why? When the turn-off code is sent *after* you have unkeyed. Who cares what stops decoding after you've stopped transmitting, as any decoder should stop decoding then. Granted

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ctcss and dcs at same time?

2007-07-02 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
off the key, go for it...again, not at the same time. Keep smiling, Steve NU5D mch wrote: Interesting reply given my statement Granted, the TOC could false a 131.8 Hz decoder You're describing a problem that may exist regardless of the dual CTCSS/CDCSS encode (the topic of this thread

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hello...

2007-07-03 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
that would be the starting point, next support, power utility, site rent, funding, etc. Wishing you much success, Steve NU5D Original Message Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Hello... From: lou_c1357 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, July 03, 2007 9:06 am To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Acronyms-a little OT

2007-07-07 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Interface Module and then the AIC Audio Interface Card. EDG is the Ericsson Data Gateway Ad Infinum Steve NU5D John J. Riddell wrote: * Eric, the Kids my grandchildren, use LOL as Laugh out loud in their E mails * * * * 73 John VE3AMZ * - Original Message - *From:* Eric

Re: [Repeater-Builder] D-Star

2007-07-09 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Thanks Ron - 73, Steve NU5D Ron Wright wrote: Steve, The link to the D-Star you gave is an e-mail address. Is the new group a yahoo group in the form of: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dstar_digital This is the normal format for a yahoo group page. 73, ron, n9ee/r -- Ham Radio

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: crystal/channel element compensation..

2007-07-12 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
I was thinking most every radio used a crystal (TCXO) as the reference from which everything else frequency wise is derived. One really stable oscillator vs many oscillators. Steve NU5D MCH wrote: Regardless of how many modern radios use temperature stabilization, that does nothing

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dual repeater antennas..?

2007-07-12 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Sounds like you have the makings of a db 228 if you add the proper harness. Else maybe run the repeater on one antenna, and used the second antenna with proper cavity filtering as a diversity (term loosely used) receive antenna. Steve NU5D s3hampton wrote: I presently have a DB-224E as my

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: crystal/channel element compensation..

2007-07-12 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Just remembered another plus for rock bound equipment - used to be lower power consumption (before mosfet technology) because it took less power to run a xtal osc than to run a synthesizer plus a crystal reference oscillator. Don't know if power consumption is true today, though. Steve NU5D

Re: [Repeater-Builder] looking for parts

2007-07-13 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Worth for plating. Steve Anyone interested in how the Brazos got is's name? Steve Ron Wright wrote: Some have built coax, hardline type, duplexers for 6. When using 7/8 I've been told 1 MHz split is needed. Some have used 1-5/8 with better success. I have the plans from a site of 5

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR IIe dozing off

2007-07-24 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Be sure the control line is terminated. I have seen m3's get repeat disable from voice on the control line (even if remote control is not used). Vexing problem. Steve NU5D - BTW that tip came from Pete Lascelle at GE, or EGE, or Comnet, or MA/COM now days... Vincent Caruso wrote: Is it out

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr III - Anybody using one?

2007-07-24 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
satellite receivers carried back to the hub on 438 mhz - been very solid repeater.We do not have any outboard controllers / noise makers wired in. The repeater is W5LM in Temple, Texas www.tarc.org Steve NU5D Almost forgot - did have a problem with talkies talking down the channel guard tone

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Coax length between added cavity and duplexer

2007-07-26 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
difference, but as my friend Jack Daniel at RF Solutions sez, but I might be wrong. Best 73 and let us know how the extra can works out. Steve NU5D skipp025 wrote: I don't have time to debate or argue the point...

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr III - Anybody using one?

2007-07-26 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Whilst I have my GE books out, was anyone needing any info on the M3 or M2e - lemme know - Steve NU5D Jim wrote: Jamey Wright wrote: Based on the year you specified, it was probably Mastr II or Mastr IIE although it could be Mastr III. I'm not sure when the Mastr III were introduced

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length between added cavity and duplexer

2007-07-26 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
post - don't remember. 73, Steve www.bosshardradio.com Nate Bargmann wrote: * [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [2007 Jul 26 12:14 -0500]: Thanks for all of your input. I'm learning more as I go along. I did not get a chance to performance check the RX on site. It just happened

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Mastr III - Anybody using one?

2007-07-26 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
http://www.bosshardradio.com/m3 discg.doc You have to send this file to the repeater after you program the other info, and resend it every time you reprogram the repeater. Steve The Zetron file shows how to wire a Zetron Community Repeater Panel (or any other outboard controller

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length between added cavity and duplexer

2007-07-27 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
- I called Lloyd Alcorn this morning but got his answering machine - will call back later in the day. Steve NU5D. Jim wrote: Ron Wright wrote: Nate, A local, in Tampa, FL, high profile repeater has a similar problem. They are on 2 meters along side a 800 MHz repeater which gives them

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Lloyd is Well was Cable Lengths

2007-07-27 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
not reject signals 5 to 10 mhz from the pass frequency but do a splendid job of rejecting signals 600 khz from the pass frequency. Your pdf is excellent and very well done. Thanks for the great presentation Jeff. Best regards, Steve NU5D Jeff DePolo wrote: According to Lloyd, the cable length between

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rohn 25g Tower

2007-07-29 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
with, but this gave an extra measure of safety. At 90 mph wind, each foot in length of the tower has 113 pounds of force exerted by the wind. This can be a formidable amount of force. Best success and 73, Steve NU5D Jack Taylor wrote: Depending upon the wind loading on the tower, I would be cautious

Re: [Repeater-Builder] non-silver RG-214 was Lloyd is Well was Cable Lengths

2007-07-30 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Do I need to call Lloyd again?? Steve NU5D Bob Dengler wrote: At 7/30/2007 02:21 PM, you wrote: Bob That doesn't square with the large body of repeater owners who have used Wacom cavities. Their UHF products used RG-142. However, their VHF

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Your old work bench - shop pictures are on ebay!

2007-08-01 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Ever run a 6V Carter on 12 V - gets kinda broad on the output. Steve NU5D Beats a Mallory 1701 hands down. Paul Finch wrote: How about a Dynamotor? Worked on, talked on 100’s back when I first started in two way business. Course they had a vibrator in them also for the receiver. Still

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cushman CE-5

2007-08-03 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Saw this on eham.net 2007-07-14 *KD0YX http://www.eham.net/user/profile/KD0YX* Test Equipment *FS: About 20 Cushman Plug Mods $50 Ea http://www.eham.net/classifieds/detail/235720* I have a large selection of about 20 Cushman Plug in Modules. I know they will work fine

[Repeater-Builder] TNC Carrier Detect, DCD

2007-08-03 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Best I recall there was a choice between hardwiring COR to the TNC or using internal Data Carrier Detect for the TNC to recognize activity on the radio channel. This was an input signal from the radio to the TNC. Way back whenSteve NU5D Nate Duehr wrote: Nate Bargmann wrote

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2007-08-24 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Generally the duplexer only makes a slight contribution to the reflected power. How doe the reflected power between the transmitter and antenna, without the duplexer in line look? Steve NU5D dallasreact112 wrote: Anyone one know what to expect SWR wise with a duplexer? I have a DB products 2

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: subaudibe tones..

2007-08-28 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
If you S1 is like mine Chuck, do you remember the low battery alert - the user could not hear it, but everyone else could ? steve - former S1 owner. Chuck Kelsey wrote: Yep. That's what I did, added a ComSpec encoder to my 4AT. My Tempo S1 has the added encode with DIP switch. Both radios

[Repeater-Builder] LTR Rocks !

2007-08-28 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
. Best success, Steve NU5D wadeds2003 wrote: Hello group. Just looking at putting up a ltr system. I would like to go 2 channels for now just to see how it all works. My plan is to use it for my business plus sublease some space to other companies. Has anyone here ever tried a 2 channel

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ltr repeater system

2007-08-28 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
(or else use a very poor guard receiver.) Steve NU5D Jim wrote: I have to agree with what Skip said. The big issue with LTR (and other trunking formats) is that you have to either 1)have an exclusive license for each channel for the area you want to cover (may be hard to find

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LTR Rocks !

2007-08-28 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
. De-Centralized trunking lets mobile units decide when to transmit. LTR does not have a provision for the mobile radios not to transmit on a busy channel. In centralized trunking, the site orchestrates mobile transmissions. But I may be wrong, Steve NU5D Jim wrote: Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ltr repeater system

2007-08-28 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
- the 42' and RLC's never gave any trouble. Several other sites have a mix of 460 VX with on board logic and RLC's and Model 42's. Have somewhere around 50 channels of LTR running. Steve Mike Mullarkey wrote: Skip, If I can add my two cents in, use the Zetron controllers and your project

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ltr repeater system

2007-08-29 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
servers for RS232 links. When it worked it worked well. Got tired of having to go to sites for hard reset. Watch dog timers would not hunt ! Steve Tom Parker wrote: Try to buy a Trident Raider book... $35 hardly buys the postage... Also, home channel needs to be FB8 if at all possible

[Repeater-Builder] More efficient use of spectrum.

2007-09-04 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
repeaters lay virtually dead. Time and the market will tell. Visit http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/dstar_digital for D-STAR ONLY discussions. 73, Steve NU5D /K5CTX A or B

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Frequency coordinator authority (was Re: subaudibe tones..)

2007-09-04 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
of the night and I had the computer running, and stopped to shut it off when I saw your posts. Back to bed, Best 73, Steve, NU5D

Re: [Repeater-Builder] D-Star systems as auxiliary stations?

2007-09-05 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
their repeater pair by surprise. 73, Steve NU5D Jim wrote: George Henry wrote: The point-to-point communications within a D-Star system take place over a LAN, WAN, or the internet, not over-the-air. Therefore, I doubt very much that the claim that D-star systems are auxiliary stations

Re: [Repeater-Builder] D-Star systems as auxiliary stations? - Delay

2007-09-05 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Wonder how much of the delay is inherent in the subscriber units, and how much is attributed to the repeater ? Measure response on simplex, then through a repeater, unless of course, these ducks aren't repeaters, then it won't matter. Coffee time, Steve NU5D /K5CTX B, Temple, Texas Jamey

Re: [Repeater-Builder] D-Star systems as auxiliary stations?

2007-09-05 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
or an audio delay for squelch tail elimination make it no longer a repeater ? Steve NU5D /K5CTX B Jim wrote: MCH wrote: If the I/O is the same, it cannot simultaneously retransmit and cannot be deemed a repeater under the current Part 97 definition. Part 97 does not consider simplex repeaters

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Any seen these?

2007-09-15 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
- returned them both dead. Seems like State of Utah may have bought a bunch around 1990 or so. Steve NU5D Gary wrote: Anyone heard or seen the Teletec Corporation IQ 2000 Omni series radios/repeaters (circa 1987-?)? I'm looking for info on these so any help would be appreciated. I'm aware Teletec

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr III

2007-09-17 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
try launching the program Mastr.exe /M3 and see if that does the trick. Steve NU5D Tina wrote: I recently purchased a Mastr III repeater and the person i bought it from said he would include the software. Well, after over a month I finally got the software and it's for a Mastr IIe (from

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Digest Number 5793

2007-09-18 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Your local NOAA Weather station is a good test transmitter for frequency and peak deviation.. Steve NU5D JOHN MACKEY wrote: If your service monitor showed 13 to 15 KHz deviation from 3 different digipeaters in this area, something is definately wrong. The radios those digipeaters

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Digest Number 5793

2007-09-18 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
I am surprised. That has not been the case in the Temple/Waco Texas area. Steve Ken Arck wrote: At 04:29 PM 9/18/2007, you wrote: Your local NOAA Weather station is a good test transmitter for frequency and peak deviation.. Steve NU5D ---I disagree. I have seen MANY NOAA WX

[Repeater-Builder] Making room for the new guy - repeater coordination - Hope this is not too off topic...

2007-09-20 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
are not permitted. Again, thanks to the volunteer coordinators who do their best to make things fit for the betterment of our hobby and service, Steve NU5D moderator dstar_digital yahoo group. MCH wrote: I know, but in many areas there are a lot of unused frequencies. Still, I would never seriously tell

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Making room for the new guy - repeater coordination - Hope this is not too off topic...

2007-09-20 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
to digital - by no means a wholesale jump like the cellular folks did. Also there are still folks with radios that don't have channel guard tone - some things don't change. Lets put your 2 cents and a few others together and have a cup of coffee, 73, Steve NU5D (BTW - I can assure you that not all

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Making room for the new guy - repeater coordination - Hope this is not too off topic...

2007-09-20 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
is that Joe would not be agreeable to the new folks proposal, maybe he would be. Anyhow this is all intended in the spirit of amateur radio and I don't want to provoke any arguments or ill will, as before I am thinking about ways to make this work for everyone. Almost coffee time, 73, Steve

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Making room for the new guy - repeater coordination - Hope this is not too o

2007-09-20 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
, because primarily the repeater works as a repeater, and I would venture that 2/3 of the DSTAR systems in the US are not connected to the internet. 73, Steve NU5D

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Making room - testing DSTAR

2007-09-20 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
not gonna go probing around surface mount chips with my simpson and weller - better to box and ship. Anyhow that another 2 cents - might make payroll if this keeps up... 73, Steve NU5D Mike Morris WA6ILQ wrote: And one more point - and it's a major one You can get P25 test equipment

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Making room - testing DSTAR

2007-09-20 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
a bend in the road is not the end of the road, unless you fail to turn. 73, Steve NU5D n9wys wrote: Gentle people, Although I'm usually very open to newer technology, this digital (or better said, digitized) voice thing has me very concerned. As a public safety worker, I shudder to think

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Slick Identifier

2007-09-20 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Hutton no longer carries Comspec. I just ordered 3 ID8s yesterday. My account from 1985 was still good. Steve NU5D I wonder if I should have purchased one of the micro repeater controllers, though - get ID plus controllersb Mike Morris wrote: At 09:13 AM 09/20/07, you wrote: Milt I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Simulcast questions

2007-09-22 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
That would be Ed O'Conner at Simulcast Solutions http://www.simulcastsolutions.com/ Steve NU5D Brian Gieryk wrote: I am looking to set up a simulcast tx with voted rx system on VHF hi band (2 meters) using 3 MSF-5000 digital capable stations, with spectra tac rx'ers.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: NFCC votes to recommend FCC treat all repeaters as repeaters

2007-09-23 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
the work these folks do) Steve NU5D . Bottom line guys gals, The D-Star units have two frequencies one for Transmit and one for Receive Incorrect. Most D-Star systems have multiple inputs outputs are networked via radio internet to other D-Star systems around the world

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2007-09-24 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Time for an isolated TEE test with a dummy load. Why did you have the duplexers tuned ? Was there a problem prior? You should be able to split the duplexer without any trouble - just mark things so you can go back as it was. Best luck and 73, Steve NU5D [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am having

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2007-09-24 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
with the side pin cut away (makes 60 dB lossy coupling, there abouts) you probably will need to find someone who does locally that can help. 73, Steve NU5D Eric Lemmon wrote: Vern, Did this problem exist before you had the duplexer tuned? Was anything at all done to your repeater system just before

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2007-09-26 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
the best solution was to go to a monoband antenna. Wishing you best success, Steve NU5D [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the great info as soon as we get the service monitor back we are going to try these things. I have already seperated the 2 sides and have seen much improvement so I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] New Article: Mastr II self quieting

2007-09-28 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
work. Steve NU5D ex AAV6NQ. Scott Zimmerman wrote: Fellows, I have finally published my article on why the UHF mastr II radio self quiets when converted to a repeater using low-side receiver injection. Please read over it and let me know of any problems or things that just don't make sense

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Spectral Power

2007-09-28 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
is the light bulb in terms of power applied to the antenna - the bandwidth should not matter unless you get out of the design bandwidth of the antenna. Maybe some graduate engineering student has a thesis on this topic? Steve NU5D (tired old bench technician) Kris Kirby wrote: I've been milling a few

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Overlapping Coverage

2007-09-30 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
. Contact Ed O'Connor at Simulcast Solutions or visit their site for some good information. http://www.simulcastsolutions.com/ 73 Steve NU5D Bill Powell wrote: I'm considering a trunked (type TBD) system on 470 that will have significant on-channel overlap. The overlap comes about due

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer and noise question

2007-10-01 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
If it works into a dummy load without desense you either have a feedline/antenna problem or external noise and most likely not the duplexer - be sure and use an isolated TEE and sig gen with a dummy load to test. Steve NU5D jminn699 wrote: -I am having the same problem also with a wacom

Re: [Repeater-Builder] duplexer isolation and reciever noise budget

2007-10-04 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
If this is going mobile on a 40 ft crank up I would sure consider separate antennas is possible. You can get into some real challenges, and even with separate antennas you will still have issues to consider. Also you will have a much better idea when the repeater pair is determined. Steve NU5D

[Repeater-Builder] I need Rexolite

2007-10-18 Thread K4SLB Steve Butler
I am working on a obsolete Sinclair F-201G-WP Hybrid Ring Duplexer that has 2 of the 4 Rexolite rods broken. They are 6 long by .500 in diamter. I have photos at: http://k4slb.com/pages/Tower/10-15-2007/index.htm also one of the sleves is kinked. Any Help? Please? 73 de K4SLB Steve

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: duplexer isolation and reciever n

2007-10-23 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Wonder if any of these here diodes 'tunnel' ? Steve NU5D Jeff DePolo wrote:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: duplexer isolation and reciev

2007-10-25 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Even magnetic amplifiers and tunnel diodes.. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 10/24/2007 19:26, you wrote: I would consider anything that uses a semi-condutor material to be active, Silicon and Germanium transistors included. According to Wikipedia, a passive device is a device

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: duplexer isolation and receiver noise bud

2007-10-25 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
junction isolators ? Steve NU5D The primary reason for a isolator is to prevent intermod I strongly disagree... An isolators main purpose is to prevent a power amplifier from burning up due to excessive reflected power; due to antenna system issues. http://groups.yahoo.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Installation of Radio Equipment in Elevator Machine Rooms and Hoistways

2007-11-01 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
headphones to hear a receiver, make such installations unpleasant at best. I believe the reasoning was RF emissions possibly affecting elevator controls. Steve NU5D Nate Duehr wrote: On Oct 31, 2007, at 10:29 PM, Eric Lemmon wrote: to go. If I remember correctly, the issue was resolved

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 info

2007-11-06 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
http://www.batlabs.com/models.html Jim wrote: Ron Wright, Skywarn Coodinator wrote: hi all, Anyone know details of a MSR2000 with part number C73GSB-3145B. -- /Subscribe to dstar_digital/ Powered by groups.yahoo.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dstar_digital

[Repeater-Builder] Wide Area Coverage

2007-11-18 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
. Today and NOW. I know this is probably a bit off topic, and I appreciate your indulgence. visit www.dstarusers.org and see who's talking. Steve NU5D, /K5CTX B Temple, Texas US -- /Subscribe to dstar_digital/ Powered by groups.yahoo.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dstar_digital/

Re: [Repeater-Builder] A couple of questions

2007-11-19 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Be very sure the repeater is working properly BEFORE you re-crystal and re-tune. This is probably old hat for you, but I have seen many problems in recrystalling an unknown status station. Steve NU5D Ron Wright wrote: Joe, I order a number of crystals each month and use Bomar. I also like

Re: [Repeater-Builder] AM interference on long cable run (was PSE-508-2 Repeater Controller for Mastr II Station)

2007-11-21 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
and movs make great line protection for lightning mitigation. 73, Steve NU5D Mike Morris WA6ILQ wrote: At 05:58 AM 11/21/07, you wrote: (big chunk cut out) Al published my EchoLink interface on his web site

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Ailing Wacom 220Mhz Duplexer

2007-11-21 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
See if the screw in side connecting pin on the TEE is loose - glad you found it. I have had a type N tee with a loose connection where the side pin screws into the other pin. sb Keith, KB7M wrote: Just an update on the status of this project. I thought what I've found might be

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: AM interference on long cable run

2007-11-23 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
with the cable severed by the mower, but there is no reason the circuit should not work. Also the .001 line to line and line to ground may help. We had music on hold from an AM broadcast station into a telephone patch years ago, and the .001 capacitors fixed that particular problem. Best luck, Steve NU5D

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Zetron model 48 controller

2007-12-01 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
http://www.zetron.com/data/site/templates/zetrontemplate.asp?area_0=pages/menus/privateradioprodarea_1=pages/products/privateradio/m48-max http://tinyurl.com/yva5pd R.Wesley Bazell Jr wrote: Picked up this Model at fort Wayne Hamfest for my MastrII 440 Repeater. Have been using Software

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RF Guys Chip Programmer problem

2007-12-14 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Which radio and which chip - Xicor 2212 and 9346 are pretty simple. Others are not as common. Steve NU5D PS - 2212 is a parallel eeprom and 9346 is a serial eeprom. Neither has links to burn. 2764s ? are different. steve w4wsm wrote: Just got a programmer to burn GE chips. I've tried

Re: [Repeater-Builder] feedline advice

2007-12-26 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
Ditto on the super flex - or 1/2 heliax. de nu5d Jay Urish wrote: Just go get some 1/2 suplerflex and call it good. Willis M. Hagler wrote: Hello All, I am putting up a UHF repeater in Seattle and have a question regarding feedline losses. The repeater site is on top of a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Matching a 75 ohm antenna

2007-12-26 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
to bed with visions of left over of sugar plumbs going through my head, etc. Steve NU5D [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 12/23/2007 23:52, you wrote: Bob, those 1/12 wave lenths are prety short, I figuerd (in my head)

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair Q202G duplexer Conversion

2007-12-26 Thread Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)
worse, then you might want to cut and try. 73, Steve NU5D Eric Lemmon wrote: Bill, This topic has been addressed several times in recent years. There is no formula for the harness; Sinclair makes two harnesses, one with 12

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