Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GMRS License Help

2010-07-28 Thread Chris Quirk
Hi If you go to mygmrs.com they have a lot of detail and information about how to respond to the latest government buy out by business The FCC is going to make GMRS go away unless we post responses to there proposals Chris Quirk; W6CJQ WQHA994 District Emergency Coordinator East Bay Section

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Frequency Listing Sites

2010-04-23 Thread Chris Quirk
  465.08750  KYK296  M 127.3 PL Lima Ch 13 Tactical 4  FM  Law Tac  465.21250  KYK296  M 127.3 PL Lima Ch 14 Tactical 5  FM  Law Tac  465.33750  KYK296  M 127.3 PL Lima Ch 15 Tactical 6  Chris Quirk; W6CJQ WQHA994 District Emergency Coordinator East Bay Section - District 3 (Contra Costa

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Are people on ebay nuts?

2010-03-27 Thread Chris Quirk
Ebay is like any other retail buying process, some people pay to much some get great deals.   There is also Cragslist, QRZ, the ARRL ads Radioreference   Uninformed buyers and sellers get what they deserve. I use Ebay a lot and bcause I am careful and research things I do not get stuck   I also

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Interference

2010-03-04 Thread Chris Quirk
Interesting problem, can you describe the interference?? --- On Thu, 3/4/10, wd8chl wd8...@gmail.com wrote: From: wd8chl wd8...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Interference To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 6:57 AM On 3/4/2010 9:40 AM, Leroy A. M.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dual band convertacom

2010-02-24 Thread Chris Quirk
2 coaxial switches will work, and you could leave power on. Given that I know what I am capable of and this type of system would lead to muliple failures by me as I failed to remember to switch things. If it was me I would just move the coax connectors as I swapped radios. I have done something

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dual band convertacom

2010-02-24 Thread Chris Quirk
On the comment below all I can mention is from my experience which may or may not be valid in this case. When running amplifiers through diplexors as suggested I have damaged the out put transistors on both units, no I am not sure exactly what did it but as both amplifiers failed my guess is as

Re: [Repeater-Builder] dispatch centers run through the internet

2010-01-04 Thread Chris Quirk
So you would route and forward 911 calls to someones house?   Are we talking about controling the radio and the console or just the console ?   Does the radio interface to the console ? ( BTW I assume this is an onscreen console or virtual console not a real nuts and bolts thing which makes it a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Price Check on aisle five.....

2009-12-08 Thread Chris Quirk
Not sure what you are asking: The cables specs are good for VHF UHF. .50 a foot is a good price. Handles more than legal amateur power. connectors are available on several sites. I would buy it yes --- On Tue, 12/8/09, hitekgearhead hitekgearh...@hotmail.com wrote: From: hitekgearhead

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Batteries for Backup- Methods

2009-12-01 Thread Chris Quirk
Well boats usually do not blow up or catch fire from hydorgen leaking from batteries. It is usually from gasoline vapors or leaking propane. The plastic battery box is a corrosion / spill containment issue.   My Jaguar XJ8 L has the battery in the well sealed trunk of the vehicle, I have also

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Batteries for Backup- Methods

2009-12-01 Thread Chris Quirk
gas mixing with water vapor and creating sulfuric acid (H2SO4) Mark – N9WYS   From: Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com  On Behalf Of Chris Quirk Well boats usually do not blow up or catch fire from hydorgen leaking from batteries. It is usually from gasoline vapors or leaking propane

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Batteries for Backup- Methods

2009-11-30 Thread Chris Quirk
Hi I use a couple of fans that run costatly when the utility power is available, the air sweep is hgh enough to prevent any Hydrogen build up. One fan alone is enough in case one fails.   Also have several other repeaters in with me that have deep cycle batteries in the cabinet with no venting.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] $2000 Motrac era repeater!

2009-11-25 Thread Chris Quirk
Just surprised it did not end up on Ebay --- On Wed, 11/25/09, JOHN MACKEY jmac...@usa.net wrote: From: JOHN MACKEY jmac...@usa.net Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] $2000 Motrac era repeater! To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 12:50 PM I hope your

Re: [Repeater-Builder] setting up a repeater for dispatch

2009-11-24 Thread Chris Quirk
Not sure why people think voice over IP is cheap, it is less costly but cheap ? 100% monitoring of line quality, multiple T 1s with different carriers and still support a micro wave link to back all this up. When the T1 (s)goes down and Micro is up we lose significant capacity on the system

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Code 3 - RFI

2009-11-16 Thread Chris Quirk
Ran into the same problem with Star Lantern supervisor lights that mount inside the car. Never got it solved, on low band, radio unusable, VHF UHF you could hear it but dispatch was louder. --- On Mon, 11/16/09, Dan Blasberg ka8...@verizon.net wrote: From: Dan Blasberg ka8...@verizon.net

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Question on portable repeaters

2009-10-07 Thread Chris Quirk
Because the spacing between antennas is minimal at 440 and 900 megs and you can buy a duplexor for roughly the same cost as a good mobile antenna. If you want this to be an easy set up 44O is the way to go. Might also want to look for some used 2 meter stuff with duplexors ready to go. The

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Question on portable repeaters

2009-10-07 Thread Chris Quirk
How big is the SUV? --- On Wed, 10/7/09, Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net wrote: From: Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Question on portable repeaters To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 6:42 PM Peter, The only viable solution