[Repeater-Builder] Regency MCCH06RB Repeater help

2004-03-20 Thread w9mwq
I am looking for someone that can help me with a Regency Repeater. What I need is to know whatt to do to get the controller disconnected so that I can use the reciever/transmitter from this unit to connect to a Link Communication RC4L Contoller board. Appreciate the help. Thanks. Mathew

[Repeater-Builder] RLC-4 Controller Help

2004-03-21 Thread w9mwq
Is anyone here well versed with the Link Communincations Controller RLC-4 that could answer some questions regarding the DVR? What I am looking to find out is if there is a way to make the contoller send a DVR message at any period of time without having to call it up. Thanks for the help.

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola Motrac Radio

2004-03-21 Thread w9mwq
I have a motorola Motrac Radio, can anyone tell me if this unit can be converted to use as a repeater, and what is needed for the crystals. Any help on this would be appreciated. What could be used for a simple controller with little to no hangtime? Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Motrac Radio

2004-03-22 Thread w9mwq
Thanks for the tip. Well it was worth a try. I had it given to me for use as a repeater. It's a new unit that never even got used, but sad to say the ovens are gone. Suppose it's a good boat anchor. Large paper weight. Mathew --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Morris [EMAIL

[Repeater-Builder] Re: RLC-4 Controller Help

2004-03-22 Thread w9mwq
Hi Mike, basically what I wanted it to do is to announce messages at periods during the day, such as club meeting, welcome messages, and such. I guess it's back to the trigger thing, just will have to play with it, or get another controller. Thanks Mathew --- In

[Repeater-Builder] Re: WTB: 440 Mhz Receiver with COR

2004-03-31 Thread w9mwq
Well I have been given a lot of good ideas here, and will give them a shot this weekend when I begin to put it all together. I do appreciate the help here very much. Mathew --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 08:15 PM 3/30/2004 -0500, you wrote:

[Repeater-Builder] Indiana Help

2004-03-31 Thread w9mwq
Anyone around NW Indiana that would be interested in helping me get a set of duplexers aligned as well as align my receiver and transmitter as I don't have any equipment for doing this. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the

[Repeater-Builder] DB-304 DB-420 Product Manuals

2004-03-31 Thread w9mwq
Does anyone have a copy of the manuals for either of these antenna's? Would be happy to pay for cost of copies and shipping, any idea where they can be downloaded from the net. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] WTB: PL Deck for Repeater

2004-04-02 Thread w9mwq
I am looking for a PL Deck to use on my repeater. If you have one lying around that you would be willing to sell at a fair price, drop me a line. It needs to have a pl of 131.8. Would be nice to have instructions with it as well. Thanks. Email me off thread if you wish at [EMAIL

[Repeater-Builder] Regency ACH100 Amplifier Help

2004-04-04 Thread w9mwq
rf through it. I get zero power out, and that is just using the exciter. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Mathew W9MWQ 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] FS: SCOM 5K Repeater Controller

2004-04-11 Thread w9mwq
I have surplus to my needs an SCOM 5K controller. Was going to use it on my repeater, but ended up with an RLC2 Controller. $135.00 shipped to lower 48. Has the latest revision 1.79. Would consider a trade for quality vhf receiver that is tuned to 146.325 that has a COR output on it.

[Repeater-Builder] RLC2 Contoller Voltage Help

2004-04-11 Thread w9mwq
Can anyone tell me if there is suppose to be any voltages present on the RLC2 controller at the serial port connection. Here's what is going on. System has been running fine, as I have been building the repeater over the last few weeks. It has been powered up by my Astron 70 amp power

[Repeater-Builder] WTB: Sinad Meter

2004-04-18 Thread w9mwq
I am looking to purchase a SINAD meter. Please email me with make and model as well as price and condition and last calibration. Thanks. email to: w9mwq at direcway.com Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder

[Repeater-Builder] WTB: 19 Rack VHF 146 MHz Continious Duty Amplifier

2004-04-19 Thread w9mwq
I forgot, it needs to be a 5 watt drive amplifier. Thanks. Mathew 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

[Repeater-Builder] WTB: 19 Rack VHF 146 MHz Continious Duty Amplifier

2004-04-19 Thread w9mwq
I am looking for a continous duty amplifier for my 2 meter repeater, transmits at 146.925. Must be for a 19 rack mount. Looking for something in the $300.00 and below price range. Let me know what you have, shape, cost, make and model, fans or no fans etc... Thanks. Mathew w9mwq

[Repeater-Builder] Re: T73RTN3190B Identify

2004-04-22 Thread w9mwq
, T - Trunk mount 7 - 110W 3 - VHF Hi 132-174 MHz *** RTN - Model Series 3 - PL Squelch 19 - 4 TX/RX Channels 0B - Misc version info *** REPLY SEPARATOR *** On 4/22/04 at 3:13 AM w9mwq wrote: Does anyone know whic band this micor

[Repeater-Builder] IFR-500 Operations Manual

2004-04-25 Thread w9mwq
I am in need of an operation's manual for the IFR-500 Service monitor if anyone has an extra lying around or one they would be willing to part with. I would even accept a photocopy. Happy to pay for cost of copying. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the

[Repeater-Builder] Help on Interference

2004-04-27 Thread w9mwq
I have a repeater with an antenna up about 60 feet in the air, Frequency of 146.925/146.325 minus offset. Receiever sensitity is .25 micorovolt at 12DB, seems to be purring along just fine. IFR show the receive to be on frequency. Here's the problem, there is a repeater about 50 air miles

[Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Alignment

2004-04-27 Thread w9mwq
Is there any methods of tuning a set of duplexer without having a Spectrum analyzer. I am in the learning stages again. I have an IFR-500a, so I can generate a signal into them. I know this would work somewhat for the receive, but what does one do for the transmit. Mathew Yahoo!

[Repeater-Builder] Spectrum Analyzer

2004-04-27 Thread w9mwq
Would anyone be willing to look at this Spectrum Analyzer and give me thier opinions on it. I realize it's not the IFR or Motorola service monitor with analyzer, but for basic use and it's price, what do you think. It's on ebay, and the transaction number is 3812108141. Any input would be

[Repeater-Builder] Voters Radios

2004-05-03 Thread w9mwq
Wondering what type of radios are available for use as voters for a repeater. I am told that it is best if all the receivers are the same for the voters, my plans are to use all micors of the same chassis. Is this true as well for the transmitters? What my plans are is to use the Doug Hall

[Repeater-Builder] DB-304 Antenna Help

2004-05-11 Thread w9mwq
I have DB-304 antenna that at 156.100 gives a 1.2 VSWR at 50 ohms, looks real good. I want to use this antenna at 146.925, shows a VSWR at 1.5:1 at 74 ohms. What could be done to get this to a 50 ohm impedance? All help would be greatly appreciated. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To

[Repeater-Builder] Maxar 80

2004-05-11 Thread w9mwq
Would anyone happen to have a spare power plug for the Maxar 80 VHF mobile radio, also can you tell me if there is a jumper on the power cord that connects the speaker audio through. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] Micor Key

2004-05-11 Thread w9mwq
Does anyone have a spare motorola micro/synto key lying around they could spare. I have four of these radios and cannot open them as no one sent me a key. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/

[Repeater-Builder] Remote Base Project

2004-05-22 Thread w9mwq
Question is, I a am putting a remote base on my RLC2 controller with the RBI-1 interface. All is working ok. What I need some ideas on is how to keep the transmitter from killing the receiver of the repeater? What can be done to isolate the two radios. The radio is a Kenwood TM-731 and is

[Repeater-Builder] Antenna Thoughts

2004-05-25 Thread w9mwq
I have a crazy thought, but I want to get some opinions. Here is what I am thinking, only becuase I can construct them very cheaply. As opposed to using a verticle, what would I expect if I used 4 10 element verticle beams, one point to NWSE, coupled with a power divider. My objective in

[Repeater-Builder] Iso Tee RF Coupler

2004-05-29 Thread w9mwq
Can anyone recommend a god or decent ISO-Tee Coupler. Using it to tune duplexers. Thanks. Mathew 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

[Repeater-Builder] WTT: Mirage B3016 2 Mtr Amp for 2 Mtr Repeater Amp

2004-05-30 Thread w9mwq
Several people responded to my need for an amp, and thought we had one donated, however turns out it was no count, good intentions on the gentleman's part. As funds are low for the reapeater project, I would like to entertain a trade on a full duty cycle 2 meter repeater amp, 5 watts or less

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Remote Base Project

2004-05-31 Thread w9mwq
Just wanted to say thanks to all those that replied to my remote base project. Some frequencies can be used, 52 simplex work out to be the best of them all. So no no 2 meter remote base, 440 and 220 should work fine. Mathew Mike, thank you for the confirmation. Neil Mike

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola Micor Amp Key Line Help Needed

2004-05-31 Thread w9mwq
I have aquired an amp for the repeater. It is a Motorola Micor Amp, TLD1693E Amp. Does any one know the power input requirement and what the power output should be on this amp. Also the SWA goes to ground to key the amp, how would I be able to find a circuit inside the exciter that goes to

[Repeater-Builder] Programming for Motorola Syntor

2004-06-01 Thread w9mwq
I am looking for someone that can help with the programming of a Motorola Syntor 8 Channel Radio. Thanks. Mathew 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:

[Repeater-Builder] WTB: Motorola Micor Amp TLD1692

2004-06-01 Thread w9mwq
I am looking for a Micor Amp TLD1692 rack mount amp. Email me off list with cost shipped to 46366, condition of amp. Thanks. Mathew 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] Micor Amp TLD1693 and I'm Confused

2004-06-01 Thread w9mwq
I have a Micor TLD1693 amp, designed for the 150 to 162 Mhz range, and am told that the amp will not operate at the 146 Mhz range, told that componets have to be changed. Here is what I don't understand about it, maybe someone can help expain it. Into a Cushman serive monitor, I'm getting

[Repeater-Builder] RLC2 Controller and a Weather Radio

2004-06-06 Thread w9mwq
Wonder what type of setups operators are using to connect a weather radio to thier repeaters. I am using an RLC2 controller. What is the easiest way to connect it up. Ideas. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] Weather Radios

2004-06-07 Thread w9mwq
Can anyone tell me for testing purposes if there is a way to set the tones off on a weather radio. What is the sequence they use to make them tone off? Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To

[Repeater-Builder] Century II Radios Help.

2004-06-08 Thread w9mwq
Anyone familiar with the GE Century II radios that can help with a PL problem that I am having. I want to use this radio to replace the sad Regency that is in use on the repeater now, and you all know the troubles I have had with that one. Anyways, I got the receiver tuned, sensitivity of

[Repeater-Builder] Help on Cushman Monitor CE6030

2004-06-10 Thread w9mwq
I need to talk with anyone that is well versed with the Cushman Monitors, more like the 6030. I am used to working on an IFR, I got the Cushman now, and I am not so sure I am reading the sensitivity dial correctly. Having taken a receiver to get it checked on a service monior, IFR1200S, now

[Repeater-Builder] 2 Meter Repeater Antenna's

2004-06-10 Thread w9mwq
I'd like to get some input on what is available for 2 Meter's for an antenna. I've considered using 4 beam antenna's, and yes I have seen this setup, don't know exactly how it is working, but there is a setup in Valparaiso that has three 8 element beam antenna's side mounted on the top of a

[Repeater-Builder] MGF1502 or or 1402 or 1302 GasFets's

2004-06-10 Thread w9mwq
Anyone have a good source available for any of these transistors. Need to replace a few in some amps. Thanks. Mathew 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:

[Repeater-Builder] Using an HT for a Transmitter - Thoughts Ideas

2004-06-11 Thread w9mwq
Need some input on this, what others think. I am trying to pull all the Regency stuff from the repeater, only thing left is the transmitter. I want to use a Yaesu FT-10R as an exciter for the amp to the repeater. What are some thoughts on this. I only need a half watt to drive the amp.

[Repeater-Builder] Micor 4 Channel Help Needed

2004-06-11 Thread w9mwq
I just got a 4 channel micor radio, T73RTN3180B radio, actually two radio's and one set on control heads. The radio comes on, has good volume, and squelch works, but there is no receiver sensitivity, nor power ouput. Both radios do the exact same thing. I'm thinking control head, but

[Repeater-Builder] Spirit MU21CV Radio Frequencies

2004-06-11 Thread w9mwq
I know this is a bit off thread, but can anyone tell me what the actual frequencies of these radios should be. I'm getting some weird ones out of them, mid channels if you will. Like 467.761, but freq chart says that should be 467.775. Is this true or is this unit I have just off frequency?

[Repeater-Builder] GMRS Repeater Infor Wanted

2004-07-11 Thread w9mwq
I have been looking into setting up a GMRS repeater for community access, and have been doing some reading on them. I am coming up with conflicting stories and need to know. What can be used as far as a repeater. I am told it has to be a certain type, then I read where they are building

[Repeater-Builder] Receiver Sensitivity Testing Through Duplexer

2004-07-27 Thread w9mwq
I need a little advise here. I want to test my repeater's sensitivity through the duplexer's while the transmitter is keyed up, into my Cushman Service Monitor. What is the best method of doing this? Do I need an isolator of some sort, or will the service monitor handle both the incoming

[Repeater-Builder] WTB: Pl Tone Boards for Spirit SU21 Radios

2004-08-29 Thread w9mwq
A little off thread, but maybe someone out there has them. I am in need of two PL Tone boards for the Motorola Spirit SU21 Handi Talkie's. If you have two working units, please email me off post with your cost including shipping to Indiana. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To

[Repeater-Builder] RLC2 Controller Help Needed: It likes to reset itself

2004-10-09 Thread w9mwq
, will not repeat, and just keeps triggering the relay on the controller. I have to do a complete system reset in order for it to come out of it. Any ideas as to what is happening? Thanks for the help. Mathew w9mwq Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

[Repeater-Builder] Re: RLC2 Controller Help Needed: It likes to reset itself

2004-10-09 Thread w9mwq
It is using a seperate power supply from the controller, a RS 1 Amp walwart type supply. Does not appear to be abnormally warm. Mathew W9MWQ Could be dirty power caused by excessive ripple on the supply, a bad connection, or some other type of noise riding in on the +12VDC. Chuck

[Repeater-Builder] WTB: Andrews 7/8 Hardline Tower Clamps

2004-10-19 Thread w9mwq
I am in need of about 20 hardline clamps to secure my 7/8 hardline to my tower. Must be able to fit a 2 tube. Please email me off post with what you have and cost. Thanks. Mathew w9mwq Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group

[Repeater-Builder] WTB: 2 Meter Receiver for Repeater Use

2004-10-19 Thread w9mwq
, so be easy on me. Needs to have COS and receiver audio, and is being hooked to a RLC 2 controller board. Thanks. Mathew W9MWQ 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] Xtal Needed: 146.325 GE Mastr Progress Line

2004-10-31 Thread w9mwq
Before I ordered one, I thought I would take a stab at it. Would anyone happen to have an extra receive xtal freg 146.325 for a GE Mastr Progress Line receiver? Thanks. Mathew W9MWQ Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Xtal Needed: 146.325 GE Mastr Progress Line

2004-10-31 Thread w9mwq
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, w9mwq [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Before I ordered one, I thought I would take a stab at it. Would anyone happen to have an extra receive xtal freg 146.325 for a GE Mastr Progress Line receiver 4ER41 Series. Forgot the model #. Thanks. Mathew

[Repeater-Builder] Communication Speciakist ss-32 tone bord Info Needed

2004-11-18 Thread w9mwq
Can anyone tell me about this tone board and would it be a good choice to use on an repeater, the receiver that it will be hooked to is a GO Mastr ER41 and how hard would it be to hook up? Or would it get hooked to the RLC2 controller on the cos line? Mathew w9mwq Yahoo! Groups

[Repeater-Builder] GE MASTR ER41 Receiver Low Audio Output

2004-11-23 Thread w9mwq
I am working on a Mastr ER41 receiver which has low audio output. WOndered if anyone has run accross this before and where to look. I have not done any trouble shooting at this point, but thought by chance if is was a common problem someone could point me in the right direction. Thanks.

[Repeater-Builder] Need Help: Cushman CE6030 Monitor

2004-11-25 Thread w9mwq
Is there anyone on the list that is familiar and versitle with the Cushman CE-6030 series of service monitors that could help me. I need some assistance on how to read the sensitivity dial better than what I am. All help would be greatly appreciated. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links *

[Repeater-Builder] Dual Band Antenna for repeater use

2004-11-25 Thread w9mwq
I know what this question can lead to, and I know dual band antenna's are not recommended for use on repeaters, but this is a short term use, (Winter), need. Is there anyone that is using a dual band atenna on their repeater system with a duplexer to split the two bands. What I am

[Repeater-Builder] Info On Midland Receiver's and Transmitters

2004-12-04 Thread w9mwq
Can anyone identify these Midland units and tell me anything about them? Midland VHF Receiver 71-3052A Midland UHF Transmitter 71-5151A What part of the spectrum are they in, will they work in the ham bands. Any ideas. Thanks. Mathew W9MWQ Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your

[Repeater-Builder] Cat1000B and Wx-200 Controller Help

2004-12-07 Thread w9mwq
but that made no difference. Any ideas. Mathew W9MWQ 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

[Repeater-Builder] 2 Meter VHF Preamp

2004-12-10 Thread w9mwq
off list on that as well. Thanks for the input. BTW, thanks to all whom has offered support this far, the repeater is coming along just fine and workign quite well. Mathew W9MWQ Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater

[Repeater-Builder] Remote Receiver's Dumb Question

2004-12-10 Thread w9mwq
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[Repeater-Builder] DVR Audio FIles

2004-12-12 Thread w9mwq
Does anyone know of a site that has a good collection of repeater related audio files. Preferebly courtesy tones and general announcement. Thanks. Mathew W9MWQ Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder

[Repeater-Builder] Uniden IMU250K Audio Output

2004-12-12 Thread w9mwq
Can anyone tell me a good point inside of the Uniden IMU250K radio where to obtain a good audio output for the controller other than the speaker output? Thanks. Mathew W9MWQ Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater

[Repeater-Builder] Uniden IMU250K Audio Output

2004-12-14 Thread w9mwq
Is anyone able to assist me in finding a point for discrimated audio inside of the Uniden IMU250K mobile radio. All help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ *

[Repeater-Builder] Cat 1000B Controller and TS64

2004-12-17 Thread w9mwq
Does anyone know if the TS-64 can be fully connected to the H4 connector inside of the controller. I just read this on their site, but am unclear about if I just hook each wire as they say, but what about the transmit part. Anyone familiar with this that can assist me with it. Thanks.

[Repeater-Builder] Source for custom made cables

2004-12-17 Thread w9mwq
, has a rca type connector on it. Or would it make more sense to change the connector on the receiver to a type N chassis mount. Just not real fond of the adapter I had to use to convert it. Thanks. Mathew W9MWQ Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

[Repeater-Builder] Tin Sound Audio

2004-12-21 Thread w9mwq
Is there a way to make the audio coming into the repeater a little more basey, like would adding say a 47 Ohm resister do it. Seems like certain users voices are very tinny sounding. Any thoughts. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] UHF Distance with 20 watts to Mobile, How Far

2004-12-23 Thread w9mwq
Keep the roar down, but am trying to figure what one would expect the distance of a 440 repeater to be with 20 watts out, into a Diamond Antenna up 50' fed by 7/8 hardline, 6 DBi of gain. The user on the other end is using a base antenna, not sure of type, but about 50' and cannot hear the

[Repeater-Builder] Iso Tee Help again

2004-12-23 Thread w9mwq
I know I've brought this subject up before, but have lost all the emails about it. I need some help building an RF Coupler Iso-Tee to begin learning to adjust duplexers. Someone gave me some instructions on how to build one out of a pl259/so239 t adapter. Anyone have this information, or

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 2 Meter VHF Preamp

2004-12-26 Thread w9mwq
://www.anglelinear.com/repeaters/repeaters.html 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY w9mwq wrote: What type of preamps are available for VHF to enhance the receive of a repeater? I know, if you can get by without it, it's better off, but this is only a temporary attempt, to see if it makes an improvement

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 2 Meter VHF Preamp

2004-12-27 Thread w9mwq
Thanks! That is the one I found and downloaded a few days back. Was the only one I found actually. Going to work on them this week and see how they come out. Mathew Info on the bandpass cavities in question: http://www.repeater-builder.com/db/db-band-pass-cavity-filter-

[Repeater-Builder] Outlet for RG214/U

2004-12-28 Thread w9mwq
Where is a good outlet that sells some of this highly talked about RG214/U Cable? Need about 30 feet of it. Thanks. Mathew 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

[Repeater-Builder] TX RX Duplexer

2004-12-29 Thread w9mwq
Anyone have any idea how to identify a set of TX-RX duplexers for the 450 band if there is no tags on it. The setting of the freq that was written on them is 456.150. Any help would help. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] 440 Link Frequencies

2004-12-30 Thread w9mwq
Can anyone tell me what frequencies can be used for links back to a 2 meter repeater? I've look at a band plan nothing even relates to it. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To

[Repeater-Builder] Need Literature on tuning Duplexers

2005-01-01 Thread w9mwq
Anyone know any good books that will teach me how to go about tuning duplexers. I've downloaded several articles, but need something that goes in depth. Or if anyone is willing to work with me, it would be appreciated. I have a Cushman CE-6030 SM to work with here. Thanks! Mathew

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Possible Motorola duplexer?

2005-01-02 Thread w9mwq
As far as tuning, that I cannot be of any help with as I was not the one that tuned mine. I'm not sure if he is on the net, but you might contact W9LVY is the gentleman that tuned mine when it was done. Mathew I've seen them in 75W Micors here, mostly used by SBC. Under the metal cover

[Repeater-Builder] Cable on DB4001-1 Length

2005-01-03 Thread w9mwq
I am going to use two of the Decibel Products DB-4001-1 Filters on the receive side of my repeater once I connect a preamp this week. What I need to know is, is there a certain length the cable has to be between the two cavities that connects them together as well as between the preamp and

[Repeater-Builder] DB224 Mounting On Top or Side Which is Better

2005-01-09 Thread w9mwq
Just want to get some input on what users think. I have the option to mount a DB224 on the top of a tower or side mounted at the top, which would be best, in regards to noise verses stability, etc. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] Filters on Receive Side, how do I know if they are working

2005-01-09 Thread w9mwq
Everyone remembers my problems I had with a neighbor about 26 miles away getting into my repeater on the input with his 9Khz wide transmitter, which the GE MASTR receiver took care of that, but I just installed a ARR preamp, and he is back, and I think I tuned them correctly, the DB-4001-2

[Repeater-Builder] Standard Mobile gx1500u Info needed

2005-01-11 Thread w9mwq
Can anyone tell me about these radios, if they are xtal controlled or programmable, or any other information about them. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this

[Repeater-Builder] WTB: GMRS Repeater

2005-01-13 Thread w9mwq
I am in the market for an inexpensive GMRS repeater, prefer something self contained with duplexer, and under the $500.00 price range. Email me with what you have, including make, model, power output, etcPictures if possible. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit

[Repeater-Builder] Adjacent Channel Noise, how far should it be heard

2005-01-17 Thread w9mwq
I had something brought to my attention yesterday on my 2 meter repeater. ABout 15 miles away, I'm being told that my repeater can be heard on the output for about 20 to 25 Khz away. From what I am told, it is not legitable, but it's there. The transmitter is a Majorrie Hi-Pro running

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Adjacent Channel Noise, how far should it be heard

2005-01-18 Thread w9mwq
I want to say thanks to all those that replied on this matter, I believe I have it fixed. Found that the deviation had changed and was running at about 6 Khz wide. Not sure why, unless a pot had a dirty spot on it. Everything looked ok on the spectrum analyzer. Someone asked why I was

[Repeater-Builder] Standard GX1500U Programming Cable

2005-01-19 Thread w9mwq
Would anyone have a spare programming cable available for the Standard GX1500U radios they are willing to part with? I have some that I need to program. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/

[Repeater-Builder] DB224 Spacing

2005-01-19 Thread w9mwq
Anyone have the spacing information on the DB224 antenna with the new phasing harness? I just got on in from Cook towers today, elements are the right length, now just for the spacing information. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] Midland Stuff For Sale

2005-01-20 Thread w9mwq
Due to change in plans, I will not be needing these radios after I got them. So they are up for sale or trade for something of need. They indeed no not have the TXCO's in them. Mathew 71-3052A is 136-156mhz Rx 77-5051A is 406-430mhz 5 watt exciter Yahoo! Groups Links * To

[Repeater-Builder] Powering the Repeater With Marine Batteries

2005-01-21 Thread w9mwq
Last night my power supply took a dump! Good thing for backups. Anyways, what I am wanting to do is put 3 marine batteries together to run the power for the repeater with a charger to charge the batteries. If I use a 12 Volt Car charger, do I risk the chance of noise, or would the

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

2005-01-24 Thread w9mwq
Ok, I know this sounds silly, but my repeater is now hearing better than it transmits. Here's the setup, the the issue. I have a Maggorie (no comments) HiPro transmiitter running 2 watts into a Vocom Amp running 160 Watts into the duplexer, 130 out to the antenna, fed with 7/8 hardline

[Repeater-Builder] Transistor Checking

2005-01-25 Thread w9mwq
Just need a short memory replacement here please. I'm working on an Astron 35 amp power supply, hope to get it going again. I'm checking the transistors in the unit, and not sure if I remember correctly. On my vom, in the diode checking position, I should have a dead short from case to

[Repeater-Builder] DB-224 Spacing Came Out Ok

2005-01-27 Thread w9mwq
Well I applied the new harness to the DB-224 today and it came out just fine. Actually the element's did not end up into the mounting section of the antenna like I had thought it would. As it turns out, I had to move the bottom elemnet up an inch or so. It looks as if the previous owner

[Repeater-Builder] DB224 VSWR Readings

2005-02-01 Thread w9mwq
I am curious to know what others have resulted from changing the elements and harness to the ham band as far as SWR and impedance. I want to see how close this one came out. I know what I would like it to be, but what others has gotten is more important. Thanks. Mathew Yahoo!

[Repeater-Builder] Sinple COS Circuit

2005-02-01 Thread w9mwq
WHat is the easiest way to obtain a COS circuit. Actually what I need is on the remote receiever units, it will require a seperate COS circuit. I could use tone boards, but thought there might be an easier way to accomplish the task. Any ideas? Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To

[Repeater-Builder] Hooking up the main receiver in a voting system

2005-02-10 Thread w9mwq
I'm getting ready to hook up and RVS-8 Voter system to the repeater, and am having an issue with the main receiver. Here's what's going to happen. THe main receiver is a Master II ER41. I am going to use Kenwood TM-V7's for the remote receiver's, but I am unclear as how to get the main

[Repeater-Builder] Going got Rough, Forced to change Freq, Need Answers

2005-02-23 Thread w9mwq
Well it seems that I am told I have to change frequencies, has it that one of my users interferred with the same troublesome repeater I've had all along, and now the coordinator says I have to move. Not sure how well all the equipment will handle the change. Here is what I have as equipment,

[Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Retuning TXRX 28-37-02A Help

2005-03-10 Thread w9mwq
Due to the recoordination of my repeater, I'm looking for that Elmer to help me along the way retuning this set of duplexer's. I have the tuning instructions and have a Cushman CE-6030 service monitor with an analyzer, but not sure just what to do. I have everything it talks about in the

[Repeater-Builder] RLS1000B, WX-200 and Cat 1000B Hookip

2005-03-20 Thread w9mwq
I am in the process of hooking up the RLS1000 to my Cat1000B Controller, but I also have a WX-200 hooked up to the system. The instruction tells me to wire control lines 5,6, and 7 to J1 on the Cat1000, but that is where I have control lines for the WX-200. There is connections already

[Repeater-Builder] TX-RX Duplexer halp again

2005-03-25 Thread w9mwq
I need someone whom has a set of the 28-37-02a that can help me with the cable arrangment. I think there is a possibility that some of the connecting cables may have been placed back on wrong. I can't say for sure, but help would be appreciated. Mathew Yahoo! Groups Links * To

[Repeater-Builder] Duplexer's Are tuned, Thanks again for the help

2005-03-26 Thread w9mwq
after I had it explained why it was not working. In the end, no decense on the receiver what so-ever, and all the power is not transferred forward from the transmitter. Just have to remember, the signal goes one way, and the notch goes the other, and then it all comes together. Mathew W9MWQ

[Repeater-Builder] Vocom VCC200 Information

2005-03-26 Thread w9mwq
Can anyone tell me if the Vocom VCC200 amp is a narrow band amp? Meaning if it is tuned for 146 Mhz, will it be wide enough to goto 145, below the middle of the band? Can they make them narrow ennough to only go 1 meg? Also if anyone has any tune-up information on the amp, that would be

[Repeater-Builder] DB4001 Filters, Best Method to Setup

2005-03-29 Thread w9mwq
What are the thoughts, I am using two of the DB4001 filters on the receive side of my repeater before a preamp, and what I want to know is should both of them be set to pass the receive frequency of repeater, or should one be set to the transmit frequency? What is the best method? Mathew

[Repeater-Builder] WTB: 100' or 120' Self Support Tower (Indiana)

2005-04-03 Thread w9mwq
me offlist at w9mwq at yahoo dot com. Mathew 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

[Repeater-Builder] Pl Audio from a Cat1000B and TS64

2005-04-05 Thread w9mwq
Can anyone tell me, I am using a TS-64 tone board wired directly into the cat1000B controller, and for some reason the output of the tone is very weak, and that is with the pot turned all the way up. It is less than .800 KC and used to be about 1.3 before I changed the frequency of the

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