[Repeater-Builder] Re: Narrow banding question

2009-08-08 Thread Albert
Yes, I realize it effects only UHF and VHF users. Maybe I was unclear with my question. Is is ALL VHF and UHF users? I was under the impression it was only the upper UHF trunked systems and the like. But maybe I was confused. Will many users have to dump their older radios and have to upgrade?

[Repeater-Builder] Narrow banding question

2009-08-06 Thread Albert
I have a question relating to the upcoming narrowbanding I have been hearing about as it relates to surplus equipment. Does the narrowbanding effect just 700, 800, 900MHz trunked systems? Or is it across the board, including all commercial VHF and UHF users? I was just curious as to what

[Repeater-Builder] crimping vs soldering types of coax connectors

2009-07-17 Thread Albert
of the professional and commercial experience on this group I can't go wrong. Compare that to the expertise on some of the ham radio and cb groups and I think you would feel the same. Again, I hope you don't mind. Thanks for the help Albert KI40RI

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Building HT antennas

2009-07-12 Thread Albert
Motorola never made a low band rubber duck antenna for the PSM. That would be another undertaking) So thanks again for the input. I will let you know what I come up with. Albert KI4ORI

[Repeater-Builder] Re: K9TRG Art Housholder Silent Key

2009-07-12 Thread Albert
??) I was wondering if Bob from the portable clinic was a member here, and still active in radio. I am also in the central FL area (His website says he is in Ocala) and would love the opportunity to pick his brain. Albert

[Repeater-Builder] Building HT antennas

2009-07-10 Thread Albert
for the HT's lack of a ground plane? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks Albert KI4ORI

[Repeater-Builder] Need Genesis small parts

2009-07-10 Thread Albert
several of each. I also need some of the washers and rubber grommets that go between the radio belt clip and body of the radio. I would also be interested in nice cases, knobs, or similar items. Thanks Albert KI4ORI

[Repeater-Builder] WTT: HT600/Genesis radios

2009-07-02 Thread Albert
a bit. Albert KI4ORI

[Repeater-Builder] Re: WTB: UHF amplifier

2009-04-16 Thread Albert
Bump.. Can anyone help me with this? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Albert hitekgearh...@... wrote: I am in the market for two UHF amplifiers. Specifically, I would be interested in two of the N1275A models if anyone has a couple. I did see one on ebay but it was a little

[Repeater-Builder] WTB: UHF amplifier

2009-04-11 Thread Albert
I am in the market for two UHF amplifiers. Specifically, I would be interested in two of the N1275A models if anyone has a couple. I did see one on ebay but it was a little pricey. Please let me know if you can help. Thanks

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Help with N1274A VHF amplifier please

2009-03-12 Thread Albert
fancier than that. Albert --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Eric Lemmon wb6...@... wrote: Albert, Yes, you must tune the amplifier for the narrow range of frequencies that you will be using. The N1274A amplifier was used with MT500 and MX300 Converta-Com Consoles to boost

[Repeater-Builder] Help with N1274A VHF amplifier please

2009-03-11 Thread Albert
could share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Albert

[Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Radios and Coms in TV and Movies

2008-12-23 Thread Albert
, Albert hitekgearh...@... wrote: I was wondering if anyone had links to any websites that talk about radios used in TV and Movies. What got me thinking about this was that I had been watching the old TV show Emergency on Netflix. (remember squad 51, rampart hospital, etc.) I know some

[Repeater-Builder] OT: Radios and Coms in TV and Movies

2008-12-21 Thread Albert
I was wondering if anyone had links to any websites that talk about radios used in TV and Movies. What got me thinking about this was that I had been watching the old TV show Emergency on Netflix. (remember squad 51, rampart hospital, etc.) I know some of the stuff is just props but I thought

[Repeater-Builder] Need SWR meter recomendation

2008-11-22 Thread Albert
Hey Everyone, I know there is a mix of Hams and commercial guys here so I want to ask all of you about SWR meters. I am a beginning ham and would like to build some VHF and UHF antennas. I am also on a budget. (Isn't everyone these days) I need a decent SWR meter for VHF and UHF use. I don't

[Repeater-Builder] Re: HTX-202 RUBBER DUCK WANTED.

2008-11-03 Thread Albert
I personally do not have one but I bet you the guys over on the HTX group would have one. Give them a shout. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HTX_VHF_UHF/ Good luck! Albert --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n8rtn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi,iam looking for a Original htx-202 rubber

[Repeater-Builder] FS: Kenwood TK-860 Icom IC-F420-10

2008-10-30 Thread Albert
I have the two above mentioned radios for sale. The Kenwood I know works fine. I programmed a few of the local 440 repeaters into it and had no troubles. The only thing wrong with it is that the backlight is burned out. Should be an easy fix. Unit comes with a microphone The Icom powers up but

[Repeater-Builder] Volt-Amp (Re: APC UPS Charging Power)

2008-09-16 Thread Albert
Hopefully you will forgive me hijacking the post but this brings up a question I have had for a long time. What on earth is a volt-amp. My logic would state that is is the same as a watt, which is volts x amps, as you probably well know. So what on earth is is? Confused. Albert

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Genesis series bank charger question

2008-08-11 Thread Albert
above, the modifications may not be necessary at all. Thanks as always. Albert KI4ORI --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Morris WA6ILQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 04:14 PM 08/10/08, you wrote: Hey guys, I am back with yet another Motorola Genesis series question. I have

[Repeater-Builder] Genesis series bank charger question

2008-08-10 Thread Albert
Hey guys, I am back with yet another Motorola Genesis series question. I have acquired a 6 slot bank charger and would like to convert it over to handle NiMH batteries. I have done both my stand alone fast chargers and my MVA, but not the bank charger, but I immagine it shares at least some

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Genesis series bank charger question

2008-08-10 Thread Albert
Eric and others, please pardon my brief moment of mental flatulence. At this point in my hobby I should know to include those kinds of things. The charger model number is NTN4668A --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Albert, What

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Genesis series questions

2008-01-15 Thread Albert
I thought that was it!!! Thanks for the conformation! I appreciate the help. Albert KI4ORI --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, sgreact47 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Look for the three 10 ohm reistors in paralell, R14, Rr154, R156 from colector to emitter of Q 5 the pass transistor

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Genesis series questions

2008-01-11 Thread Albert
the schematics but they are just different enough for me to encounter some serious head scratching. Can anyone offer assistance? Albert KI4ORI Two questions for everyone. First off, I am trying to mod my MVA (Convertacom) to handle NiMH batteries. I have looked at the repeater-builder website

[Repeater-Builder] Genesis series questions

2008-01-08 Thread Albert
Two questions for everyone. First off, I am trying to mod my MVA (Convertacom) to handle NiMH batteries. I have looked at the repeater-builder website and found the schematic. I opened up my MVA and there is no silk screening on the board to identify the components. I began to attempt to trace

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Cheap P25 repeater ...

2007-12-31 Thread Albert
Needs to have the proper PA if you want it to operate properly. Quantro PA's are different than the Quantar PA's and are more like an MSF 5000 PA in the final stage. Quantro's usually just have a low power PA that is fed from the exciter. This is then fed to the high power PA to get your

Re: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 Repeater

2007-11-29 Thread Albert
and / or highly desensed. Let us know how you make out finding out which component is the culprit. Albert n9wys wrote: A friend of mine has a Motorola R1225 repeater that is as deaf as a fence post. We've tried re-tuning the original duplexer and replacing it with another known-good duplexer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 Repeater

2007-11-29 Thread Albert
mistake to make! Albert n9wys wrote: I just brought the repeater back to my shack this afternoon... the service monitor test will be one of the first performed. Although I did not tune the duplexers personally, I trust the guy who did tune them - and he did two of them for us. So

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Quantar and Quantro Repeater Questions.

2007-07-14 Thread Albert
Hi Eric, Thanks for the info and sorry for not giving you the necessary information you request. Upon further digging into the issue, I've discovered that the Quantro low power module is not compatible with the Quantar back plane edge card connector. Edge card pin outs are quite a bit

[Repeater-Builder] Power Module Help

2004-07-19 Thread Albert
... Thanks es 73's Albert/WB7AWL 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] Micor EMS Duplexer

2004-06-11 Thread Albert
of duplexer it is (bandpass vs bpbr) I'd appreciate some help. Thanks es 73's Albert/WB7AWL 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