Any one know of any solvents that can be used to remove it?? I have some on
some tools and a spot on my car upholstery (I know, I know)
I have little spots of that wonderful product on many things, the tops of my
tower boots, a few tools, etc. One Klein canvas tower bag had bottle of it
Ya can't just tune them up then cut the excess shaft off??
*chuckles*
The 1500's with the aluminum plate are pretty light, I've used long bolts
and sleeves to stand the things off the back side of the rack and accomplish
this. It's not as pretty, but assuming you have regular rack rails
Actually, it is addressed in NFPA 70- the National Electrical Code- which
is
ratified by each State's legislature as law in that State. I quote NFPA
70-2005 Article 620.37, Wiring in Hoistways, Machine Rooms, Control Rooms,
Machinery Spaces, and Control Spaces in its entirety:
(A) Uses
Daron-
You are probably correct, this is probably not the best forum to drag all
this up. That being said, why did you do it??
John, I didn't 'drag this up', I did not respond to your initial posts that
were alleging wrong doings by the coordination council, I hoped it would
just dwindle away
All I can say is wow.
Joe M.
JOHN MACKEY wrote:
Joe- Your understanding is correct!
Well yes, WOW is appropriate for this kind of a 'story'.
Let me just throw out a couple of things:
1. KA7TRY couldn't have microwaved any signal to his house, I purchase a
huge amount of his estate
How does he have a repeater on the simplex channels and not get an
enforcement letter. Really bad practice,
Mr. Mackey's alleged (I'm being polite) non coordinated, non band plan
compliant analog repeater is certainly 'eligible' for such a letter. What
amazes me more is the IRLP node in
I believe they claim no alignment required for the entire band of coverage.
Now.if you figure out how to hack the software and get them into the ham
bands, let me know. I've not had much luck with their tech guys even though
I use these for telemetry on a regular basis, they claim they just won't
In order not to start a rules regulations thread can anyone point me
to a definitive opinion on the legality of using NWS SAME decoders to
automatically transmit severe weather bulletins over amateur radio? I know
that there were divided opinions, with one side coming down strongly
against
I posed this question to Riley Hollingsworth via email, his response was
that it could not be done automatically, but rather the rebroadcast had to
be done by a control operator.
When was this?
Well geez I'm sorry, not enough caffeine in my blood system. I went back
and looked, and the
If it were a notch-only duplexer, it would have two
reject freqs listed. A duplexer is used on two
discrete frequencies, so both should be present on any
label. A pass freq plus a reject freq indicates the
unit is doing both pass and notch. Still fine for one
half of a duplexer.
Well, it IS a
The blue sticker has what appears to be 152 or 153 on
it, but that could just be the three left cavities.
Also, it only shows PASS and REJECT freqs; a real
duplexer would have high-pass and low-pass freqs
listed.
Yes, these cans may have been sold the first time on 152 or 153, that
doesn't mean
* Re: When 4, 6 or 8 Cavities just won't due...
Another Ebay gem:
DB PRODUCTS 9-CAVITY RADIO REPEATER
DUPLEXER-100DB-HAM
Ebay Item number: 250120910164
I don't know to be impressed or just laugh at all
the
hardware (number of cavities used).
cheers,
skipp
* The
I know, I know, the title alone is enough to spark debate.
Like it or not, I need to adjust the ID setup on one. I found the pitch,
speed and level on the ID board, but I don't get the time between ID's. I
moved the other two pots a bit, now the damn thing id's every 3 minutes or
so. If I
Anyone have any ideas? Are our crude methods of tuning the duplexer
too crude?
I would say yes. I've done UHF cans with my service monitor for the signal
generator (very adjustable) and an HT to receive it on, and been moderately
successful. However, your individual mileage may very, if
* Question: The only way I see this happening is due to some AM
component on radio station's transmitter.
Thoughts?
I've got one site with similar problems. MastrII repeater, in a metal
cabinet, grounded, bonded quite well. Shielded audio cables, ARCOM RC-210
controller (shameless plug
Hmm, maybe it's just syntax, but a simplex repeater uses ONE frequency
(i.e.simplex) as opposed a duplex repeater using two frequencies. A simplex
repeater MUST store and forward (record) since it is self defeating to
transmit and receive on the same frequency at the same time from the same
Looking for a manual on a Wilson UHF Citi-com WU-451-RA repeater. Will pay
for copies, etc. if someone has one on the shelf.
Thanks,
Daron Wilson N7HQR
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Looking for a transmit ICOM for the PLL exciter on 145.110, and receive ICOM
on 144.510.
Thanks,
Daron N7HQR
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If everybody would just configure their mailer to send plain text
then there would be no problems.
This is 2006, probably a good time to adjust to the technology a bit and
realize that a good email program will be able to handle incoming email in a
variety of standard formats. I suppose one
OK, this sounds like a simple question, but I can see advantages to both
solutions.
When adding a Fan on a PA heatsink, should I be moving new air in blowing it
onto the heatsink? Or is cooling more efficient when the fan pulls the
heat away from the heatsink?
Thanks in advance,
Daron N7HQR
I had one, wish now I'd never sold it. The company doesn't make it anymore
as far as I know. It was made by Ltronics, and was a simple rack mount
receiver with a signal strength meter, and decoder circuit that would close
a relay after hearing the 'yelp' of an ELT/EPIRP for a few minutes or so.
-Original Message-
From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-
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Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 8:35 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Midland Question
At 04:20 PM 2/26/2006 -0800, you
I've seen the same thing with 3 5/8 or whatever that size is. I figure it
was high SWR combined with something else, but it actually burned it about
40' up the tower as the 'technician' was tuning the transmitter. We later
climbed up, cut it off above the bad spot, installed a coupling (monster
More importantly to this group, how do I interface it to my repeater ??
-Original Message-
From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-
[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mch
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 4:48 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re:
BW TV, Color TV, HDTV... they ALL use the same frequencies and the same
antennas would work equally well.
---Seems to me I remember the color antennas were being pushed as wide
bandwidth. Which of course you needed for color TV!
There are always things like digital ready, I made sure that
These are pretty affordable from Chatsworth or most of the equipment rack
suppliers. I don't have any spares laying around or I'd give them away,
don't get the opportunity to use them much.
Good luck,
N7HQR Daron
-Original Message-
From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
If a 2 meter repeater antenna is broken, it'll affect both receive
and
transmit, and likely have severe duplex noise which again he
doesn't
complain about having that either.
We tried a TRAM dual band antenna, looks just like the diamond type of
setup, on UHF repeater. It worked well,
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
The rx ant at the top
and
the tx ant at the bottom, about 12' to 14' separation. The system
would
talk to itself. I removed the tx ant and replaced with a 4 ele yagi -
works good. I need a omni ant for both rx and tx. I have an isolator
on
the tx and a Bp cavity and a circulator on the
Ever wonder what Quintron is no longer around?
*chuckles* I really haven't wondered about it. However, your implied
logic that they aren't around because they used crimp on RF connectors
is quite flawed.
I use both types of connectors in the field routinely. A good quality
(i.e. silver
And if it's for a VHF repeater, stay away from the fiberglass
antennas.
They develop cracks that create a ton of duplex noise. The elements
are
too long to flex in the wind, and they create cracks at the solder
joints.
Uh...Not sure where you are or what you are using, but out west here I
I have a 6.65 mile non-line-of-site path to bring internet access to
my
home from the center of town where our T1 line exists. I use 802.11b
(2.4 gHz) with larger grids (about 24 dB gain) on each end. There are
different cards available these days that have better receiver
sensitivities
tone on the repeater, having the relay and tone generator
powered from the backup battery. You would think someone would make a
similar product in one box, but since you can buy a full featured
repeater controller for $300 or less it probably just isnt worth it.
73
N7HQR
Daron J. Wilson, RCDD
(not good).
Good Luck!
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Many types of gasses can be used for different purposed in tire
inflation.
Hydrogen - I think this is used mostly in movie production, as you may
have noticed on most movies almost any car crash results in an instant
explosion. Charging the tires with Hydrogen gas assists in this
explosion
properly implement their code to
use the com port via the operating system. They should.
If you seriously think manufacturers should be marketing new equipment
that requires DOS for programming, you must agree with Bill Gates when
he said that no one needed more than 640k of RAM.
Daron J. Wilson
I'm almost positive that is the matching stub, had the same issue with
one I put up a few months ago. I just stuffed it up in the aluminum
sleeve and put the thing up. I'm curious about the electrical portion
of it, but not curious enough to tear it apart :)
Good luck!
Daron J. Wilson, RCDD
Hey folks,
I just listed two RC-96 controllers, an FC-900 and several Icom remote
base units on ebay. Remember bid high and bid often!!
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItemsuserid=n7hqr
include=0since=-1sort=3rows=50
73 N7HQR
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Looking for a book on this little autopatch, or at least the pinout for
the DB-15 on the back and the critical (patch on/patch off) commands or
notes.
Thanks,
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Is it all the same issue and will the overvotage circuit solve that as
well?
Thanks in advance,
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Tessco sells the pins separately for most of the connectors,
www.tessco.com
73 N7HQR
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Hello folks,
I have some midland radios I'm building into repeater links and would
like to find manuals.
Midland UHF 70-1526B radio - Manual Part Number # 70-152600
Midland 70-530B radio - Manual Part Number # 70-406512
Midland doesn't have stock on either of the above.
Thanks N7HQR
Daron J
someone else has some ideas, but
you are off to a great start!
73
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Daron- In my situation my radio desk will be about 4 feet from the
breaker
box, which is about 2 feet from the power meter outside where the AC
feed for
the house is. My ground connection was going to be immediately below
the
breaker box AC feed. My connection to the AC ground system is
the tone frequency?
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It's not mine, it's Paul's. I'm trying to get some more info so
I can make an offer, but have heard nothing so far! :-) Hey
Paul!! Wake up!! Mike
I was waiting to hear a price as well. I have one of these in working
condition with the lid and everything, but it's kinda like having one
to make sure it transmitted and received correctly.
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Does it have the telephone line interface in it? I have one that
brought out to the telco interface board for discrete tx and rx audio to
be run down two pairs of wires. If it does, Id be interested in it,
what do you want for it?
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I was at a hamfest a week ago looking at a Spectrum SCR1000 repeater
for 220Mhz. The owner tried to convice me that Spectrum is still in
business, I said that I thought not. He claimed that they are still
advertising in QST, I can't find the ad.
Anyone know the real story on Spectrum
It's the best for stainproofing fabric, in my experience. It's
available in most hardware stores.
I believe you may be referring to Scotchguard, which is a clear spray
material used to weatherproof fabric. Scotchkote on the other hand is a
stain making product, every harness and tower bag I
Daron, I guess I didn't know exactly what you wanted to do. Are you
trying
to stack the radios?
What I'm trying to do is refill my tool box and parts box in the shop
with some of these brackets. I use them to mount speakers (if I don't
have the bracket), TNC's to the top of radios, radios to
Hey folks,
Anyone taken these little radios into the ham bands? I'd like to use
some UHF modules for linking, and the VHF modules would do fine for APRS
trackers. They look like they should go easily, just trying to find out
if anyone has done it successfully?
Thanks,
Daron J. Wilson, RCDD
Easy to find. Look at Mounts and Stands
http://www.randl.com/cgi-local/cart/cart.cgi?cart=Searchgroupnumber=(8
160)
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/misc.html
Hmm, I guess I'm search-challenged this morning. I went to both sites,
nice spots, the first one had 60 mounts for amateur
Why don't you just buy 2 galvanized plumbing pipe? A full sized
length is
21 feet outside diameter is approx.. 2 1/4.
I might...but galvanized pipe and rigid conduit like that are made from
malleable steel, we bend it all the time into 90 degree bends, which is
not the desire for a rigid mast.
.
Well I don't do it by hand :) We've got nice hydraulic benders for that
purpose. My point was the stuff is rather soft and bends well, not
quite the ultimate desire for a mast.
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Darin, get two ten foot sections of used tower sections at a swap.
Made for
your project. Strong, light and you can guy them for extra safety.
They
are made to bring the wind load down to the base.
That is also an idea, however guy wires are not acceptable for the site.
Also the snow load
Hmm, I can't make that link work
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? Obviously if I can use what I have it would save
money, I had thought of dropping a piece of angle iron inside the full
length, drilling holes and welding all three edges of it where it
touches the pipe several places along the way and then replating, but
that sounds pretty heavy.
Daron J. Wilson
and cannot be taken off.
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, though
soldering could certainly qualify to the broad definition since heat is
given off to the surrounding during the process.
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? The polyphaser seems rather
small, but they must be able to do the job. Just trying to do all I can
to protect the equipment.
Thanks in advance
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. Thanks for playing.
73 N7HQR
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Is there a formula to calculate the cable legnth between duplexer
cans? I find reference to the formula for the cable legnth coming
from the duplexer to the TX-RX, but not between the cans.
Where did you find (what is) the formula for jumpers from the duplexer
to the transmitter and receiver?
Have it, love it, so far it does exactly what Ken says it will. Best
part, I can actually talk to the guy who built it and wrote the code.
You find a problem and he is right on top of it. I don't think there is
a better deal for the money. (Ken...you owe me coffee now :)
73 N7HQR
Daron J
gel filled halves together until they click and you are set for
direct burial.
N7HQR
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I've got 5 of them running, they aren't the greatest indeed, but if
anyone has one as a doorstop lemme know, I'll put it on a mountain and
use it.
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I've signed up for that one but it seems to require a new sign up every
day.
A new group has been set up to discuss setting up new groups.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/departmentofredundancydepartment
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on receive. As I decrease the volume on the local
speaker it gets worse, and the only way to keep it out at all is full
volume on the local speaker.
Anyone had this with a mastr ii and know what it is?
73 N7HQR
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and a switch to enable it or disable it. I'm assuming that the
design is such that the thing will run normally with the speaker
disabled, I'll have to trace the thing out to see if the switch that
disables the speaker puts a load across the audio amp.
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