[Repeater-Builder] MASTR II 10 Meter Repeater Plans

2010-03-23 Thread Dick
site Mobile. I need some suggestions for PL Encoder Decoder for each site. Plans now are for an NHRC-4 Controller at the Receive Site and a PSE-508-2 at the Transmit Site. Standing by ... 73, Dick, W1KSZ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Pager Interference to 2-meter VHF Public Service Band

2009-10-29 Thread Dick Kittrell
-couldn't resist that one.) Good Luck!! Dick W0RFX -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Starpoint - Good on 2.4G??

2009-01-18 Thread Dick
service. As for your 2.X GHaantennas, they should work just fine on 2.3 GHzamateur and 2.4 GHz Wi-fi. I have a whole passle of 1.9 GHz Starpoint stations complete with tech manuals and it's looking for a home. Regards, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: Kris Kirby To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kendercom included an internal ACC Controller?

2008-12-26 Thread Dick Kittrell
. Biggest problem we had was unreliable ribbon cables/connectors. Replacing them with gold plated connectors seems to have solved that problem. Dick, W0RFX, former trustee On Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:52:49 -0600, skipp025 skipp...@yahoo.com wrote: 330296552120 -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Bridgecom repeater

2008-09-29 Thread Dick
My dittoes on Dwayne's comments. I have several Bridgecom repeaters on VHF and UHF and they work fine on a mountain full of assorted repeaters and about 4,000 other XMTR's all over the spectrum. Dick - Original Message - From: ldgelectronics To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: SADL or EPLRS ?

2008-08-31 Thread Dick
Based on my experience, it could also be Pave Paws in long range search mode. Could also be APS-138. I'd be glad to help. Bob, you can reach me via the TASMA member list. Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: skipp025 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 21 August, 2008 09

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Height Gain figure

2008-08-10 Thread Dick
lose some coverage in close under the antenna. The main beam could look over some would-be users, depending on its down angle. Dick - Original Message - From: Chuck Kimball To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 09 August, 2008 09:57 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Height Gain figure

[Repeater-Builder] Antennas and lightning

2008-05-08 Thread Dick
All you want to know about lightning strokes is in the current edition of MIL-STD-464. Dick W1NMZ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: antenna question - Dip It and Scotch Kote and Kry

2008-05-07 Thread Dick
Ron and gang: As Dick W7TIO noted, the antenna should be selected based on the desired coverage range of the rptr. While StationMaster (SM) and similar antennas are at DC ground potential, they're ovbiously not at DC ground for RF frequencies. A lightning strike generally has a fundamental

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola XPR 8300 - Mototrbo Repeater

2008-02-20 Thread dick Kittrell
True, although Hams as a correction in the same sentence as sentance would be sort of a ho-hum except for the tag line Spelling Nazi! LOL! the oops patrol?? Dick W0RFX On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:26:47 -0600, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, that would be grammer. He spelled it correctly

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Call letter plates

2007-09-27 Thread Dick
Similar tale here in southern CA. A ham friend has had call sign plates since they first came out here, so he haqs the old orangr letters on black background plates that are probably 30 years old. He's been stopped many times when a cop got suspicious about such old plates on a car only a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Line conditioner

2007-08-18 Thread Dick
applications for phone patching back in the day. 73, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: n9wys To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 17 August, 2007 20:12 Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Line conditioner No sweat, Mike. OK, that sounds more like it - now, that being said, is this device

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Tektronix TEK-491 spectrum analyzer

2007-07-27 Thread Dick
Jay, you can klugde together some of the accessories, but they won't be fully calkibrated to give you accurate info. Dick - Original Message - From: Jay Sario To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 26 July, 2007 19:30 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Tektronix TEK-491 spectrum

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ICOM Repeater

2007-06-15 Thread Dick
Paul Kent: You might want to have a look at the repeaters from Bridgecom. www.bridgecomsystems.com/ContactUs.html I'm running one each of their VHF anbd UHF ( 2 m and 70 cm) and they're great!! I'm not a paid ad for these guys. Just my experience that they're great machines. 73, Dick

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

2007-05-26 Thread Dick
prefer the seprate freq so they won't broadcast the gate actuator code all over the world. 73, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 26 May, 2007 13:03 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Need to find a product to develop goodwill

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

2007-05-26 Thread Dick
Good idea, Chuck. Sorry I didn't think of that. Keep it simple. 73, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 26 May, 2007 13:23 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Need to find a product to develop goodwill at a tower site(s) Why

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

2007-05-26 Thread Dick
Joe, using the talkaround freq works, but do they have DTMF mikes? I really like Chuck's idea of a garage door opener. Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 26 May, 2007 15:25 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Need to find

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

2007-05-26 Thread Dick
They already own the radios, they already have the freq, no new in-vehicle gear needed and no training to speak of. Dick - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 26 May, 2007 15:22 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Need to find a product

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Label makers

2007-04-15 Thread Dick
Jack, someone (don't know who) makes tie-wraps with label areas on them. You might try someplace like W.W.Grsainger or Greaybar Electric. 73, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: Jack Taylor To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 15 April, 2007 16:38 Subject: [Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] wanted ISD1420p Voice chip

2007-04-03 Thread Dick Kittrell
. These things really cannot be fixed economically without free labor, and the alternative for those organizations is to buy a new one for $200 - $300. Individuals who cannot afford new just do without I guess. Tnx, Dick On Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:49:56 -0500, DCFluX [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks like

Re: [Repeater-Builder] BPL Obsoleted by More Powerful and Efficient Technology

2007-04-02 Thread Dick
All the technical details are available at www.wefooledu.fun :) Dick - Original Message - From: Ronny Julian To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 01 April, 2007 13:29 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] BPL Obsoleted by More Powerful and Efficient Technology Shame they didn't take

Re: [Repeater-Builder] BPL Obsoleted by More Powerful and Efficient Technology

2007-04-01 Thread Dick
You can download all the tech details at: www.wefooledu.com LOL Dick - Original Message - From: Don Kupferschmidt To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 01 April, 2007 23:33 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] BPL Obsoleted by More Powerful and Efficient Technology Gentlemen, Although

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: anyone a member of the MSF5000 group?

2007-03-22 Thread Dick
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Dick - Original Message - From: Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 21 March, 2007 16:08 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: anyone a member of the MSF5000 group? At 01:54 PM 3/20/2007, you wrote: Didn't know there is or was a MSF

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Regarding that Motorola Repeater MSF5000 UHF

2007-03-14 Thread Dick
info, either. So, basically... I'm wondering if the rptr can be programmed into the amateur 70 cm band. 73, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 13 March, 2007 18:38 Subject: [Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Regarding that Motorola Repeater MSF5000 UHF

2007-03-14 Thread Dick
Roger that, Ken. TNX, Dick - Original Message - From: Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 14 March, 2007 14:19 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Regarding that Motorola Repeater MSF5000 UHF At 01:50 PM 3/14/2007, you wrote: Ken: I called Moto

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Celwave PD400 uhf

2007-03-06 Thread Dick
That copper tube just might be the coax cable, if they used semi-rigid cable in there. I'm not speaking from experience with the PD400, just from reading your email. Dick - Original Message - From: n2kpk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 06 March, 2007 16:31

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Narrowbanding

2007-02-26 Thread Dick
If your radio's FM dev is now +/- 2.5 KHz, it's already set up for current narrowband standards. Dick - Original Message - From: Coy Hilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 25 February, 2007 17:50 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Narrowbanding I THINK IT'S

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Zetron Model 37 Repeaterman and Model 40 Worldpatch

2007-02-25 Thread Dick
, Dick W1NMZ/6 - Original Message - From: Mike Morris WA6ILQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 24 February, 2007 21:43 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Zetron Model 37 Repeaterman and Model 40 Worldpatch Well, I was given an interesting box today to see if it can

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Narrowbanding

2007-02-25 Thread Dick
George: What do you mean by narrowbanding? What's the current FM deviation on the radios? Way back when, it was called narrowbanding when the FCC changed from +/- 15 KHz to +/- 5 KHz FM dev. 73, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: George Henry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 440-450 band plan (The normal North vs So Cal :-)

2007-02-24 Thread Dick
Now, where did I put those plans for a single-frequency rptr? LOL 73, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: Mike Morris WA6ILQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 23 February, 2007 16:03 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 440-450 band plan (The normal North vs So

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 440-450 band plan (The normal North vs So Cal :-)

2007-02-24 Thread Dick
Yup...it's already being done on some of the military stuff I work with...TDMA CDMA 73, Dick - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 24 February, 2007 15:07 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 440-450 band plan (The normal North vs So Cal

Re: [Repeater-Builder] NEED PL ENCODE REED

2007-02-17 Thread Dick
Eric: If all else fails, contact Communications Specialists in Orange, CA. www.com-spec.com/ They make replacements for PL DPL modules. The Com-Spec units are synthesized and you can use the on-board DIP switch to set your tone. 73, Dick - Original Message - From: seoemsdirector

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Paging reed source? (was: NEED PL ENCODE REED)

2007-02-17 Thread Dick
I believe Com-Spec also makes paging tone units. Dick - Original Message - From: mch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 17 February, 2007 13:00 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Paging reed source? (was: NEED PL ENCODE REED) Related question... Now that MDM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 1953 Motorola BaseRadio for 6meters

2007-02-17 Thread Dick
the remaining RCVR bandwidth lets noise through. There used to be some parts around that you could replace in the RCVR to narrowband (+/- 5 KHz), but I suspect they'd be nearly impossible to find now. You might be better off digging up a more modern RCVR and using it. 73, Dick - Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] mobile repeater setup

2007-02-05 Thread Dick
UHF suitcase repeater that includes a duplexer. 73, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: texasexpediter To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 04 February, 2007 15:16 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] mobile repeater setup I drive a truck OTR and at times work with FEMA. Would

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Kdk mobile

2007-01-03 Thread Dick
Denny: Have a look at these sites. 73, Dick www.sarrio.com/sarrio/rsman2.html www.eham.net/forums/Elmers/48285?ehamsid=81b4e743dcec1344137b2620ed10643c - Original Message - From: dgrapach To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 02 January, 2007 17:59 Subject: [Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GR300 on Solar

2006-12-05 Thread Dick
I'm running a GR300 UHF rptr on GMRS. Primary power is a pair of solar panels charging 6 deep cycle batteries through a smart charers. It's been up and running for 3 years with no problems. Dick - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] service and parts manual for IFR 1100S

2006-06-04 Thread Dick
Tom: Aeroflex, Wichita Division10200 West York StreetWichita , KS 67215-8935 [USA]Phone: (316) 522-4981Toll Free: 1-800-835-2352Fax: (316) 524-2623 I still get my IFR FM/AM-1200 serviced there. 73, Dick - Original Message - From: retiredcss01 To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Qustion I Have

2006-06-04 Thread Dick
Lige: Your ERP is about 12.5 watts without considering any loss in the coaxial cable. Dick - Original Message - From: National Emergency Assistance Radio Team Headquters To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 04 June, 2006 10:02 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Qustion I Have

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DC INJECTOR AND PREAMP

2006-05-30 Thread Dick
With a single antenna in full duplex, the answer is no. 73, Dick - Original Message - From: danryant To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 26 May, 2006 16:03 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] DC INJECTOR AND PREAMP I am using a pair of GM300 radios hooked up to a duplexer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Quick GMRS repeater w/ Radius m10 and RICK

2006-05-27 Thread Dick
can swap the radios if one of them fails. For instance, if the XMT radio's XMTR fails, I can move it to the RCV task and vice versa. 73, Dick - Original Message - From: N6YV [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 26 May, 2006 08:05 Subject: [Repeater-Builder

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] CTCSS encoder]

2006-05-25 Thread Dick
Jim, it did show up in the reflector. I rcvd it FB. 73, Dick - Original Message - From: Jim Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 25 May, 2006 08:10 Subject: [Fwd: Re: [Repeater-Builder] CTCSS encoder] I am sending this again as it never showed up here

Fw: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Stirs Up Controversy

2006-05-12 Thread Dick
GREAT NEWS! I sure am glad I live inside a national forest in southern CA where there aren't any stupid local rules to contend with. 73, Dick W1NMZ/6 - Original Message - From: Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 12 May, 2006 14:51 Subject: [Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Portable Repeaters

2006-05-08 Thread Dick
, Dick - Original Message - From: Paul Yonge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 07 May, 2006 22:20 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Portable Repeaters I've not been too successful in convincing the various Upstate New York Amateur Radio Associations that simplex

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Portable Repeaters

2006-05-08 Thread Dick
in the ham band and have used them where I live. So far, so good and no problems. By and large, the system works quite well. 73, Dick W1NMZ WPVY245 - Original Message - From: Stephen Rice [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 08 May, 2006 08:04 Subject: Re: [Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile antenna installation help/fatigued metal

2006-04-25 Thread Dick
OK, I'll make a citizens arrest or write a citizens ticket to the next cop I see yakking on his radio while driving his cop car. G Dick - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 25 April, 2006 10:51 Subject: [Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile antenna installation help/fatigued metal

2006-04-25 Thread Dick
Yup, that, too...and I'll write him a double ticket if I see him eating a donut while driving. LOL!! Dick - Original Message - From: Jim B. To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 25 April, 2006 12:35 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mobile antenna installation help/fatigued

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF 5000 CODEPLUG VERSION ISSUES

2006-04-24 Thread Dick
You can't "upgrade" the codeplug to an older software version. You have to use software that's the same or later version than what was last used to program the radio. Dick - Original Message - From: Tom To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 23 April, 2006 21:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Two bands, one antenna, many problems?

2006-04-24 Thread Dick
at those power levels. Have a look at the Diamnd MX72D 100 W CW UHF; 150 W CW VHF Note that its power rating is fotr CW and not PEP. 73, Dick - Original Message - From: Dave VanHorn To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 24 April, 2006 13:32 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Two bands, one

Re: [Repeater-Builder] telco and ctcss tones

2006-04-24 Thread Dick
Ultimately, all the tonme signaling formats were published in the old ITT Handbook for Radio Engineers. Dick - Original Message - From: skipp025 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 24 April, 2006 14:59 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] telco and ctcss tones If you go back far

Re: [Repeater-Builder] telco and ctcss tones

2006-04-24 Thread Dick
Good question. I don't know the answer, but I'd like to. Dick - Original Message - From: DCFluX To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 24 April, 2006 16:55 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] telco and ctcss tones Here is an age old question that has yet to be answered

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Connecting a repeater to a PBX

2006-04-10 Thread Dick
oo...and I make my living working on communications systems...mainly military SATCOM stuff and ham radio has often come up with creative help in resolving problems. I, for one, apologize to the writer who got flamed here. 73, Dick - Original Message - From: Kevin Custer To: Repeat

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT - Jeep Cherokee

2006-04-06 Thread Dick
John, I had an '87 Cherokee with the 4 L engine. Some spark plug noise in SSB modes, but cured it with resistor platinum plugs and replaced the plug wires. Unfortunately, I don't recall what brand of wires I used. Now I'm all diesel, so no ignition systems. G 73, Dick - Original

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FCC to Deregulate Amateur Radio by 2008

2006-04-03 Thread Dick
check it all out at www.aprilfool.haha Dick - Original Message - From: Jim B. To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 03 April, 2006 12:37 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] FCC to Deregulate Amateur Radio by 2008 Matt Brown (K2EAG) wrote: Come on .. you've got to atleast change

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FCC to Deregulate Amateur Radio by 2008

2006-04-01 Thread Dick
Whoopee!!! Now, where did i put those 10 KW amps for HF, VHF, UHF and microwave?!! I think I'll fire them up today and operate a special event station for April Fool's Day!! LOL!! 73, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: n8rqu To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 01 April

Re: [Repeater-Builder] AGT = IMTS ?

2006-03-26 Thread Dick
. The RCVR had no squelch, but the RCVR audio was turned off until the radio captured a channel. 73, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 25 March, 2006 21:24 Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] AGT = IMTS ? Skipp, I'm just grasping at straws

Re: [Repeater-Builder] AGT = IMTS ?

2006-03-26 Thread Dick
, Dick - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 26 March, 2006 09:56 Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] AGT = IMTS ? Dick, You have pretty much described the primary feature of the IMTS (Improved Mobile Telephone System). Although there were 11

Re: [Repeater-Builder] cable tv hardline loss question

2006-03-21 Thread Dick
Keep in mind that cable TV coax is 75 ohm stuff. Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: tony dinkel To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 20 March, 2006 17:23 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] cable tv hardline loss question Can someone estimate for me, the approximate loss

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 6mtr duplexer

2006-03-18 Thread Dick
You can always use more cans made of heliax. I've seen some duplexers made of 1.75 inch heliax and 8 cans. 73, Dick - Original Message - From: Robin Midgett To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 18 March, 2006 05:19 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 6mtr duplexer That's the same

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6mtr duplexer

2006-03-18 Thread Dick
FB, Al: Always happy to help. I'll soon be building a 6 m duplexer from 2" Alumispline coax. Great stuff, but a bit of a pain to work with. 73, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: Al Wolfe To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 18 March, 2006 07:48 Subject: [Rep

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6mtr duplexer

2006-03-18 Thread Dick
OK, I'm getting intereswted in the enire 6 m rptr...the whole kit kaboodle. Where are you and it? TNX 73, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: Nate Duehr To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 18 March, 2006 12:26 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6mtr duplexer [EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 6mtr duplexer

2006-03-17 Thread Dick
Steve: A friend built one of trhese heliax 6 m duplexers and swears by it. 73, Dick - Original Message - From: steve To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 15 March, 2006 13:33 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 6mtr duplexer Hi can anyone recommend a cheapish 6mtr duplexer, not a home

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6mtr duplexer

2006-03-17 Thread Dick
Al, the bigger the heliax diameter, the higher the Q and the easier it is to make. 73, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: Al Wolfe To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 16 March, 2006 05:31 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6mtr duplexer Most of the discussion I've seen

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6mtr duplexer

2006-03-17 Thread Dick
Steve: If you look around the ham radio web sites, there are many articles on making 6 m duplexersw out of copper or aluminum pipe. Less expensive than having to biuy a factory-made one. 73, Dick - Original Message - From: steve To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 15 March

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Project advice

2006-03-13 Thread Dick
Well, I looked at the GMRS rules and don't see a requirement for tone squelch... digital or CTCSS. I don't think tone squelch is require, but it sire is good common sense for a GMRS repeater. Dick - Original Message - From: Jim B. To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 13

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Praise for the hams!!!! - Public Information

2006-02-27 Thread Dick
By FCC definition, a PSA is aired for free. Dick - Original Message - From: Ronny Julian To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 26 February, 2006 18:49 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Praise for the hams - Public Information How much does a "PSA" cost to

[Repeater-Builder] Fw: Praise for the hams!!!!

2006-02-26 Thread Dick
With all the worry about the fragile communications infrastructure in times of disaster, it seems that we hams are being recognized as an adjunct infrastructure that isn't nearly as fragile. 73, Dick W1NMZ The White House today released its review of the federal response toHurricane

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fw: Praise for the hams!!!!

2006-02-26 Thread Dick
Iagree...and in this day of digital cameras, computers and the Internet, I think we should start keeping records of our contributions to the public good welfare. With all this technology, there's really no excuse for keeping us anonymous. 73, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Praise for the hams!!!! - Public Information

2006-02-26 Thread Dick
The good news is that we our thing so well and so efficiently that people think their tax-supported comm infrastructure works just fine. The bad news is...same thing. We need to blow our own horn more often. Dick - Original Message - From: N9WYS To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Beer keg resonators - kind of off topic, but relevant

2006-02-25 Thread Dick
Hi, Neal: Some clubs around here have made 6 m cans from scrap pieces of copper or aluminum pipe. Both work very well, but aluminum has a higher rate of expansion/contraction with temperature changes. 73, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: Neal Newman To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Beer keg resonators - kind of off topic, but relevant

2006-02-25 Thread Dick
Some 3" or 4" copper pipe works really well. Dick - Original Message - From: Laryn Lohman To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 24 February, 2006 19:33 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Beer keg resonators - kind of off topic, but relevant --- In Repeat

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Beer keg resonators - kind of off topic, but relevant

2006-02-25 Thread Dick
COOL!!! You're 1/2 way to a good duplexer. Dick - Original Message - From: Neal Newman To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 25 February, 2006 04:50 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Beer keg resonators - kind of off topic, but relevant I dont have any 1-5/8 hardline

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Beer keg resonators - kind of off topic, but relevant

2006-02-25 Thread Dick
The problem with using galvanized is that the coating is zinc, which is a very active metal that corrodes easily. It's used as a sacrificial metal to prevent rust and corrosion from attacking the steel underneath. Dick - Original Message - From: n7zef To: Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Beer keg resonators

2006-02-25 Thread Dick
Ah, the very critical first step!!! LOL Dick - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 25 February, 2006 11:05 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Beer keg resonators ?? Tune-up procedure: Pump drain until ... buurrrp.G

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Beer keg resonators

2006-02-25 Thread Dick
Sounds really complicated. Might be more than a 10-beer job. :) Dick - Original Message - From: Mike Perryman To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 25 February, 2006 11:09 Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Beer keg resonators Yup, could be fun!!But you need 6 of them

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Towers for my repeater station

2006-02-24 Thread Dick
Where are you, Fred? I have one about that tall that I'm not using. Dick - Original Message - From: muahhh To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 23 February, 2006 16:32 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Towers for my repeater station Hi..I'm trying to build a tower of 60ft

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Towers for my repeater station

2006-02-24 Thread Dick
Ooops!! Forgot to tell you that I'm in southern CA. Dick - Original Message - From: muahhh To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 23 February, 2006 16:32 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Towers for my repeater station Hi..I'm trying to build a tower of 60ft for my repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Beer keg resonators - kind of off topic, but relevant

2006-02-24 Thread Dick
VERY NICE Thanks, Dick - Original Message - From: Mike Perryman To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] com Sent: 24 February, 2006 07:37 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Beer keg resonators - kind of off topic, but relevant I just stumbled across an interesting article

Re: [Repeater-Builder] msf5000

2006-02-24 Thread Dick
Sorry to ay that you need a suitcase programmer. Dick - Original Message - From: radiocop83 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 24 February, 2006 13:53 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] msf5000 hii recently bought a 100 watt uhf msf5000 rptr,analog and wouldlike to know

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Solar-Wind Powered Repeaters

2006-02-21 Thread Dick
It's right up there with the perpetual motion engine and powdered water. LOL!! Dick - Original Message - From: Q To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 20 February, 2006 18:28 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Solar-Wind Powered Repeaters This is a SCAM and has been widely

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Solar-Wind Powered Repeaters

2006-02-20 Thread Dick
This gadget is gonna charge the batteries, then use power from the batteries to run itself? Sorry, folks, but all my electrical engineering background says no way. There's no free lunch. Dick - Original Message - From: Dakota Summerhawk To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] generators diesel to propane

2006-02-13 Thread Dick
bad. The generator runs for an hour a month on an automatic timer and always starts right up. Purely a case of practicality, guys. Regards, Dick - Original Message - From: Mark A. Holman To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 13 February, 2006 17:31 Subject: Re: [Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 900 mhz question

2006-02-13 Thread Dick
What do ya need, Bill. I have a friend here who has a bunch of 900 MHz narrow-band radios. I have no interest in this, just FYI. 73, Dick W1NMZ in southern CA - Original Message - From: Bill Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 13 February, 2006 17:45

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer power ratings

2006-02-03 Thread Dick
Most likely the caps will arc first. Dick - Original Message - From: Bob M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 03 February, 2006 06:44 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer power ratings On a 900 MHz Bp/Br duplexer what gets destroyed if the power rating

Re: [Repeater-Builder] mods.dk (possiably OT)

2006-01-31 Thread Dick
AMEN, Bryan 73, Dick - Original Message - From: Bryan Fields [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 31 January, 2006 13:52 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] mods.dk (possiably OT) Anyone notice that mods.dk is now a closed site that is charging to view anymore

Re: [Repeater-Builder] mods.dk (possiably OT)

2006-01-31 Thread Dick
Agreed, Q!! Dick - Original Message - From: Q [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 31 January, 2006 14:49 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] mods.dk (possiably OT) And by the poor english,it seems like it has been taken over by someone else. We should glean all

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Loss through adaptors:

2006-01-30 Thread Dick
. The crimp types are OK, but the special crimping tool price tag might short circuit your pacemaker!! Do you recall what was the frequency on the MSF5000 repeater when you sent it to me? At long last I'm finally getting around to putting it up and running with autopatch. TNX 73, Dick W1NMZ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 6 meter repeater with 2 meter link?

2006-01-28 Thread Dick
it. 73, Dick - Original Message - From: rthollenbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 28 January, 2006 06:26 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 6 meter repeater with 2 meter link? I have a good site avaialible to me (2 good sites) for a repeater. So I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RFS 6MC450S DIPLEXER

2006-01-27 Thread Dick
Standard spacing for UHF repeaters is 5 MHz. Dick - Original Message - From: larry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 27 January, 2006 08:46 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] RFS 6MC450S DIPLEXER HI... It has been a while since I was on 450 mhz.. but I believe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Offsets and Vanity

2006-01-27 Thread Dick
And to see where you're going, Paul, will you install an ARK LIGHT? (The devil made me do it!!!) Congrats 73, Dick W1NMZ - Original Message - From: Paul Yonge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 27 January, 2006 16:42 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Offsets and Vanity

2006-01-27 Thread Dick
Works for me!! G Dick - Original Message - From: Paul Yonge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 27 January, 2006 17:45 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Offsets and Vanity Dick - That's a good idea. I was thinking about a couple of six-packs of ARK

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Crazy linking question

2006-01-24 Thread Dick
Will, there are a lot of repeater controllers available that will do the linking tasks. Hams generally do their linking over the air with low power radios on a dedicated linking frequency. However, you can use your leased line and send the linking stuff over it. Dick - Original

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna gurus? Antenna Info sheet available

2006-01-19 Thread Dick
Skipp: Would you be kind enough to email a copy to me? Thanks, Dick - Original Message - From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 19 January, 2006 10:03 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna gurus? Antenna Info sheet available I have a pdf

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna gurus? Antenna Info sheet available

2006-01-19 Thread Dick
TNX, Dick - Original Message - From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 19 January, 2006 17:36 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna gurus? Antenna Info sheet available As a web reader to the group, I don't receive your entire email address. So

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: first-of-its kind device

2006-01-14 Thread Dick
I wonder if it's a portable rptr for 800 MHz trunked systems? Dick - Original Message - From: Laryn Lohman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 13 January, 2006 20:47 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: first-of-its kind device --- In Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] first-of-its kind device

2006-01-13 Thread Dick
Your tax dollars at work to reinvent the wheel Dick - Original Message - From: KA9QJG To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 12 January, 2006 21:28 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] first-of-its kind device This is 2006, is this Not a Repeater or am I missing something here

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: polyphaser Help

2006-01-02 Thread Dick
the hatch and valves. Dick - Original Message - From: Laryn Lohman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 01 January, 2006 18:54 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: polyphaser Help --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Dick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not a bit

Re: [Repeater-Builder] polyphaser Help

2006-01-01 Thread Dick
Not a bit of good at all. In fact, in some conditions, the strap will build up static charge. Dick - Original Message - From: JOHN MACKEY [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 01 January, 2006 13:30 Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] polyphaser Help I've often

Re: [Repeater-Builder] polyphaser Help

2006-01-01 Thread Dick
Here's a wealth of links to lightning related stuff. Dick http://www.lightningtech.com/f_sets/links.html 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Bad 4 Heliax (Was Polyphaser Help)

2005-12-31 Thread Dick
Joe, was it pressurized? Dick - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Cc: Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 31 December, 2005 09:26 Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Bad 4 Heliax (Was Polyphaser Help) I've seen 6 hardline go bad at an FM

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