Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wacom WP-639 Duplexer question

2010-09-08 Thread Joe
power level will be much less. I know it's not what you want to hear, but I believe you have the wrong duplexer for a 100 watt solid state repeater. 73, Joe, K1ike On 9/8/2010 9:18 PM, Richard Kelly wrote: Good evening Eric, Maybe this is why when the trasmit power is dropped to the 20-50

Re: [Repeater-Builder] no power out of duplexer

2010-09-06 Thread Joe
What make and model is the duplexer? I know of one instance that the loop inside the duplexer can come disconnected due to a bad solder joint, but can't remember what one it was. A search on this list should find it, as it was discussed recently. The first thing would be to check all

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: no power out of duplexer SOLVED with more questions

2010-09-06 Thread Joe
the forward power readings? If you had reflected power, it could throw the forward reading off. What kind of a watt meter did you use? As long as you have no desense, I'd leave it alone. 73, Joe, K1ike On 9/6/2010 11:28 AM, Mike Besemer (WM4B) wrote: WACOM specs their 6 cavity pass-reject cans

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: no power out of duplexer SOLVED with more questions

2010-09-06 Thread Joe
I agree. Put it back to the original output. I always like to turn my stuff back at least 10%. Turn the beep tone up in volume, tell them you increased the power. see what they say. 73, Joe, K1ike On 9/6/2010 5:04 PM, Paul Plack wrote: John, here's a more subtle lesson on repeaters

Re: [Repeater-Builder] (unknown)

2010-08-31 Thread Joe
and spending lots of time trying to open a lock while I looked over my shoulder. I loved my job, but this is the part that I don't miss. 73, Joe, K1ike On 8/30/2010 11:26 AM, John wrote: Including all the different site keys John

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ariels

2010-08-31 Thread Joe
Hi Steve, Yup, Ariel was the mermaid in The Little Mermaid. Anyone who had a little girl in the house has this movie imprinted on their brain after seeing it replayed millions of times. If you waited long enough, the VHS tape finally broke Joe On 8/30/2010 12:03 PM, Steve wrote

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio

2010-08-31 Thread Joe
into the hobby and became true assets to the hobby. Others just like to talk, and that's OK too. I guess I'm and optimist. Oh, I've been doing this ham radio since 1958, so I think I can say the above with some creditability. Welcome to all the new hams, no matter how you got your ticket. 73, Joe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexers

2010-08-31 Thread Joe
I've never had a problem. I would say that if the duplexers are out of tune on the transmit side there is a possibility that they might get hot, then cool off. This may cause them to take in moist air and cause condensation. I've never seen it happen, but I can see how it could. 73, Jow,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Legacy Radios Still in Service

2010-08-25 Thread Joe
I worked on one of these this past year. It's still in service as a backup radio for a dispatch center. Still keeps on ticking except for the $^#*^% buttons that get dirty and cause problems. 73, Joe, k1ike On 8/25/2010 2:09 PM, skipp025 wrote: How much time has passed since RCA sold

[Repeater-Builder] Spectrum Comms SCR200A 220 receiver question

2010-08-24 Thread Joe
this? The younger hams just don't seem to have the curiosity that I had years ago. 73, Joe, k1ike

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Spectrum Comms SCR200A 220 receiver question

2010-08-24 Thread Joe
Hello Ross, I'm glad to hear that you are interested in repeaters! I hope that someone in your area elmers you so that the tradition can continue. Repeaters are a difficult thing to just jump into and the test equipment that is nice to have can get expensive. 73, Joe, K1ike On 8/24/2010

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Intermod Calculation

2010-08-21 Thread Joe
the interference happening frequently, but it works quite well. It beats sitting around trying to analyze the problem to death and you feel like you're at least doing something. Sometimes you need to prove where the trouble is not happening help you focus on where it really is. 73, Joe, K1ike On 8/20

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Polyphaser Question

2010-08-18 Thread Joe
a case of something is better than nothing. 73, Joe, K1ike On 8/17/2010 10:42 PM, Chuck Kelsey wrote: Leave one unprotected path available and you've wasted your time. Chuck WB2EDV

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Polyphaser Question

2010-08-18 Thread Joe
Better than a fraction of a percent protection. I've lost a couple of polyphasors in the years, but never had lightning damage. I'm a realist, everything isn't perfect all of the time. 73, Joe, K1ike On 8/18/2010 9:04 AM, Chuck Kelsey wrote: OK, yes, you have severely limited your chances

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length, etc.

2010-08-15 Thread Joe
I don't know about that. Anritsu SiteMaster and CellMaster test sets are fairly common test equipment available to cell techs here in Connecticut. Whether they use them (or know how) is another thing. Joe On 8/15/2010 2:59 AM, Nate Duehr wrote: What's up with the RF industry not buying

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length, etc.

2010-08-14 Thread Joe
duplexers. Although I can usually get an impedance of 50 ohms, many times the L or C reactance is not perfect. Maybe the transmitter is responding more to the reactance mismatch rather than the impedance mismatch. This area of RF black magic very quickly gets me lost in the ether. 73, Joe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Pager interference

2010-08-07 Thread Joe
with it. The real fix is probably going to be on the paging transmitter. 73, Joe, K1ike - Original Message - *From:* Dwayne mailto:ldgya...@ldgelectronics.com *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Sent:* Saturday, August 07, 2010

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Mastr II drift problem

2010-08-04 Thread Joe
suspected drops in voltage levels and it was helpful to get things fixed. Definitely not lab quality equipment, but very helpful in troubleshooting. This setup could easily watch the 10 volt line or the compensation voltage line. Just thought I'd pass this idea along. 73, Joe, K1ike On 8/4

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Mastr II drift problem

2010-08-04 Thread Joe
Radio Shack Cat No 22-812, I don't know if they even sell them anymore. Joe On 8/4/2010 9:50 AM, wd8chl wrote: Really??? What's the model of that DMM? We could use that here! Jim

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Pre-Amplifier

2010-07-31 Thread Joe
room to hang a big cavity filter on the wall. The GLB is not the answer for everybody, but it has it's place. 73, Joe, K1ike

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Simrex - GLB Pre-Selector Pre-Amplifier

2010-07-31 Thread Joe
Hello Bob, I agree that the GLB is a space saving device, but don't you think that the multistage helical coil stages in the preselector with beat a single cavity in skirts and out-of-band rejection? Joe On 7/31/2010 9:30 AM, n...@no6b.com wrote: A 1/4 wave bottle will provide much more

[Repeater-Builder] Intermod study for a site with spread spectrum equipment located on it

2010-07-29 Thread Joe
Does anyone know who would do an Intermod study for a site that has 900MHZ spread spectrum on it? I have done some very basic intermod runs, but don't quite know how to handle spread spectrum nor who to refer to for this service. Any ideas? Thanks, Joe, K1ike

[Repeater-Builder] Adjusting low power on an R1225 repeater

2010-07-29 Thread Joe
Hello to All, I want to turn the power down on my Motorola R1225 repeater to about 5 watts. It is the high power UHF version (25-45 watts). The reason for the low power is to drive a power amp at the output I want to achieve. Any drawbacks to running the R1225 this low? 73, Joe, K1ike

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Adjusting low power on an R1225 repeater

2010-07-29 Thread Joe
Thanks Eric, I though there was a caveat to turning it down, but couldn't remember why. I want to experiment with an EchoLink repeater, but I'm not sure that the R1225 UHF hi power could hold up at 25 watts continuous duty. I think I'll do some shopping as you suggest. 73 and Thanks, Joe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Base station coax connector weatherproofing recommendations?

2010-07-28 Thread Joe
On 7/28/2010 1:11 PM, skipp025 wrote: I lay down a base wrap of decent quality tape before applying the Scotch 130c because I do work for (other) people who very often change their mind. Ah, the famous courtesy wrap as it's known out here in the East! 73, Joe, K1ike

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Service monitor newbie questions, Determining RX sensitivity with HP 8924C at 12db sinad

2010-07-27 Thread Joe
I'm not aware of any training for the IFR products, but I did just download an Application Notes for the IFR1500 to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/files/IFR1500%20Application%20Notes/ Many of the applications for the IFR1500 will be similar to the IFR1200S 73, Joe, K1ike

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplxer, tuned cavity question.

2010-07-22 Thread Joe
to find a cheap fix. Someone with more math skills can possibly verify my guess. 73, Joe, K1ike On 7/22/2010 7:10 AM, Kc7hgn wrote: I am not going to be able to stack the antennas. They Would be about 25-40 feet apart horizantal. I guess what I need is 2 bandpass filters. I think thats what I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplxer, tuned cavity question.

2010-07-20 Thread Joe
filters, basically a duplexer split in half. Joe On 7/20/2010 5:59 AM, Kc7hgn wrote: Well they don't have to be on the same antenna. But each one would be about 25 feet from each other. Both Copper J-Pole antennas. I guess I would still need to buy a duplexer. Could I build one? Will be 50w on 1

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplxer, tuned cavity question.

2010-07-19 Thread Joe
system, you always stand the chance of creating intermod. 73, Joe, K1ike On 7/19/2010 6:55 AM, Milt wrote: Assuming from reading between the lines that you want to use both stations on the same antenna, get a 2 meter duplexer. The seperation between the 2 frequencies is 0.64 MHz. At bare minimum

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller recommendations

2010-07-19 Thread Joe
the bells and whistles, including the computer interface. 73, Joe, K1ike On 7/19/2010 9:32 AM, wd8chl wrote: Didn't see anybody mention S-Com! http://www.scomcontrollers.com/ It'll do what you want, and they just run...and run...and run...

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Controller recommendations

2010-07-19 Thread Joe
But does it allow you to read what is programmed in the controller? Joe On 7/19/2010 1:16 PM, skipp025 wrote: There is/was Windows Programming Software for all the early S-Comm Controllers. Yes it used DTMF Control over the and/or over a phone line. Once you wrote the simple text scripts

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller recommendations

2010-07-19 Thread Joe
The ability to program over-the-air, via phone line, or through the optional RS-232 port was one of the big advantages of the ACC controllers in the 1980's. This was a controller that was way in front of the curve, but the cost was prohibitive for the average ham. 73, Joe, K1ike On 7/19

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Controller recommendations

2010-07-19 Thread Joe
But that is specific to the 7K controller. I have the 6K and 5K versions. To my knowledge, they cannot be downloaded. Joe On 7/19/2010 2:01 PM, skipp025 wrote: Joek1ike_m...@... wrote: But does it allow you to read what is programmed in the controller? Joe Sure, I can download

Re: [Repeater-Builder] question for commercial radio shops

2010-07-15 Thread Joe
this for spreading the word of the Lord. They mean well, but seems ironic to me. 73, Joe, K1ike On 7/14/2010 10:46 PM, n5sx...@charter.net wrote: I would not do it. Explain that it is illegal, and could get him into serious trouble. And when he tries to hang the BUt its for a CHURCH CAMP guilt trip

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Alternative To Hamtronics PCBs?

2010-07-09 Thread Joe
of MissionCritical magazine Midland has an advertisement for trade-ins that says the following: All radios received for trade-in will be donated to Amateur Radio Organizations across the US helping to build the world's largest emergency response network. We'll see what happens. 73, Joe, K1ike On 7/9/2010 8

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II LOW BAND TUNING

2010-07-06 Thread Joe
that is operating in the full-duplex mode. It's interesting that they picked 52 and 53MHz on the plot, maybe they were targeting the ham market? 73, Joe, K1ike On 7/5/2010 8:02 PM, Eric Lemmon wrote: I see what the sales flyer says, but the response plots show no real bandpass action.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II LOW BAND TUNING

2010-07-05 Thread Joe
The spec sheet shows them to be bandpass/band reject. From the document: These duplexers utilize six high Q (helical) resonant cavities, interconnected in a band pass-band reject configuration which allows close spaced transmit-to-receive frequency operation. Joe On 7/5/2010 6:33 PM, Chris

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Inline coax connector style impedance matcher

2010-07-04 Thread Joe
Maybe you were thinking of a Coaxial Line Stretcher? Look at: http://www.hirose.co.jp/cataloge_hp/e35500029.pdf These keep a constant impedance of 50 ohms, but allow you to adjust the length of the cable. 73, Joe, K1ike

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Inline coax connector style impedance matcher

2010-07-04 Thread Joe
of the cable. 73, Joe, K1ike

[Repeater-Builder] Death of a Service Monitor

2010-06-30 Thread Joe
Worth watching if a service monitor ever caused you frustration. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nXbBS3lVXU 73, Joe, k1ike

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recording of mysterious noise

2010-06-29 Thread Joe
, Joe, K1ike On 6/29/2010 4:15 AM, gm7svk wrote: Hello, Loaded sample to files section. Has anyone encountered this sort of noise on a system or have a suggestion as to what might be generating it? Proving difficult to determine source. Thank you, Doug - GM7SVK

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Aerotron Power Supply

2010-06-20 Thread Joe
by grounding the PTT input Duty cycle is listed as continuous 12.5 VDC is adjustable from 11VDC to 14 VDC 9.5 VDC is adjustable from 8 to 11 VDC 73, Joe, K1ike On 6/20/2010 9:48 PM, Larry Watkinson wrote: Can anyone tell me how many amps this power supply is: Model Number 1093 It had powered a UHF

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Vertical squalo as 6m repeater antenna?

2010-06-10 Thread Joe
of the platform should work. If it is a monopole tower, you would probably want to mount the antenna so that the less favored direction is towards the mass of the tower. Joe On 6/9/2010 9:28 AM, cruizzer77 wrote: Hi Joe We have access to 3 platforms of that tower and the total height of all our

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Vertical squalo as 6m repeater antenna?

2010-06-10 Thread Joe
It would be if you wanted a horizontally polarized repeater system. The Squalo is an SSB/CW antenna made for horizontal polarization. Joe On 6/9/2010 9:33 AM, Lee Pennington wrote: I agree with Joe, but I believe if mounted as designed, the performance, while not earth shaking

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Icom rp1510

2010-06-10 Thread Joe
controller is very, very simplistic and does some annoying things. I would not waste my time reprogramming it. There are some inexpensive controllers out there that would run circles around the stock ICOM controller. 73, Joe, K1ike On 6/9/2010 12:43 PM, k4...@charter.net wrote: A friend brought over

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Icom rp1510

2010-06-10 Thread Joe
I just tried to email the gentleman, but the address turned up to be bad. All I remember is that his name was Pete. (Pete, are you on this list?) I'll try to find the envelope that he sent me the EPROM in, if I still have it. 73, Joe, K1ike On 6/10/2010 11:27 AM, larryjspamme

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Vertical squalo as 6m repeater antenna?

2010-06-09 Thread Joe
above and below the place you want to mount the antenna? For example, if your going to be very close to an antenna just above your 6 meter antenna there may be a lot of interaction. 73, Joe, K1ike On 6/9/2010 6:50 AM, cruizzer77 wrote: Can anybody tell me something about squalos for repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] active low COR

2010-06-03 Thread Joe
and test it see if it keeps the COR high on a receiver power failure. Joe On 6/3/2010 4:55 AM, scott w wrote: Hello to group, What is the advantage of an active low COR. Most I have talked to say they have their controllers set that way, so I set mine that way,plus the Maxtrac I am using

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Commercial VHF antenna on 2m

2010-05-09 Thread Joe
. Look At: www.ad4c.us/Antennas/collinearantenna.doc and look at his comments about down-tilt. 73, Joe, K1ike = On 5/9/2010 12:13 AM, WA3GIN wrote: Hi folks, Several weeks ago I posed the question of using a Commercial VHF antenna that was resonant on 154Mhz

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Strange Signal on 158.275(ish)

2010-05-03 Thread Joe
I think the illegal porn was giving them headaches. They just banned storing them on their web site. Joe On 5/3/2010 12:13 PM, La Rue Communications wrote: Its all about the storage capacity. People have, in the past, abused the site for GB of storage. Its probably why Yahoo disallowed

[Repeater-Builder] Another neat kit for repeaters

2010-05-02 Thread Joe
with a simple photo cell to detect when the screen lights up during ringing. For about 20 bucks and a cheap prepay phone I can control the repeater from anywhere I have cell phone coverage. Interesting 73, Joe, K1ike

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Another neat kit for repeaters

2010-05-02 Thread Joe
On 5/2/2010 12:57 PM, skipp025 wrote: I'm almost laughing out loud while thinking about all the wrong numbers and undesired telemarketer calls shutting down the repeater mid sentence. s. Nope, you can use a 2 call sequence to avoid this according to the docs. Joe

[Repeater-Builder] CAD program for documenting antennas on towers

2010-04-28 Thread Joe
Does anyone know of a program specifically for towers to do drawings? Not just a CAD program, but something designed specifically for towers. Free or paid is OK. Just thought I'd take a long-shot that something may be out there. 73, Joe, K1ike

Re: [Repeater-Builder] CAD program for documenting antennas on towers

2010-04-28 Thread Joe
I used Visio when I worked for Sprint/Nextel to document the floor plans in the shelters. Things were pre-built and you just placed them on the drawing. I hated it and did everything to get out of doing the task. Joe On 4/28/2010 12:24 PM, Eric Lowell wrote: I worked for a paging company

Re: [Repeater-Builder] COR signal from ICOM 37a

2010-04-27 Thread Joe
it for linking. You may have to play with the input audio to make it sound reasonably good. 73, Joe, K1ike On 4/27/2010 12:07 AM, Robert McNeill wrote: I want to link two repeaters together and have a couple of Icom 37a 220 rigs on the shelf. I have been searching for info on the best place

Re: [Repeater-Builder] AC buzz on VHF

2010-04-26 Thread Joe
. If it is, you should ride around the general area of the tower and listen on your car AM radio. When you get very close to it, you should hear the interference on both the VHF and Am radio. If you have a handheld scanner that receives AM it will be easier to find the interference. 73, Joe, K1ike

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Interference from local 600 kHz radio station.

2010-04-26 Thread Joe
up enough signal from your 600KHz station. Does it happen when it rains? 73, Joe, K1ike On 4/25/2010 11:06 PM, lpcoates wrote: Hi We have a local AM radio station on 600 kHz. Their transmitter site is about 10 miles from the center of the city. From what I've found on the web, they run

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: how far

2010-04-25 Thread Joe
gain. Joe On 4/25/2010 3:13 PM, George wrote: what do you mean...a cell site in the city radiates much more times than my antenna, its on the same level and shoots directly in peoples houses...

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: how far

2010-04-25 Thread Joe
, but that was usually a one-way transmission. Joe Joe On 4/25/2010 4:08 PM, George wrote: well this amplifier is rated 90 watts you can see it on e-bay just type powerwave in the search. it has error eliminating computer inside and no distortion what so ever. i have it modified and use it at 450 watts and i

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: how far

2010-04-25 Thread Joe
get dangerous for human exposure. Joe On 4/25/2010 4:29 PM, George wrote: i'll give you the answer: i don't have commertial tower, that is why the high power at the antenna, that is why the high gain from the antenna for receiving, that is why the line is 7/8 heliax foam 30 feet long

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: AZDEN PCS-3000

2010-04-22 Thread Joe
I had one of these years ago, not an outstanding radio. I think the mike connector on this rig was a strange multi-pin arrangement, hard to find and work on. My advice is polish it up with WD-40 and put it on the trophy shelf. Joe On 4/21/2010 8:33 PM, La Rue Communications wrote

[Repeater-Builder] question for Group on Mastr III

2010-04-19 Thread Joe Landers
it . Thanks Joe Landers Ke4eue

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Identify Please

2010-04-18 Thread Joe
It's never enough to make a profit, and never cheap enough to have a ham pay for it. We certainly are a parsimonious group of people. ;-) 73, Joe, K1ike On 4/17/2010 11:39 PM, Mel Swanberg wrote: I probably could, but I never know what to charge for stuff like that. Mel - WA6JBD

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer parts

2010-04-17 Thread Joe
I don't know if this was suggested, but you can buy a cap of larger value that physically fits the area and then remove a plate/stator or two to get the proper value. Removing a plate and/or stator is a trick from way back in ham time when people scrounged parts and made them work. 73, Joe

[Repeater-Builder] Looking for manual for Aerotron MPAC lowband repeater

2010-04-09 Thread Joe
This is the newer black faced units, not the tan ones. I have a manual for the older tan one, but some of the circuitry is different. 73, Joe, K1ike

Re: [Repeater-Builder] D-Star Was: Molotora Gontor

2010-04-03 Thread Joe
I would strongly remind them that they are purchasing a system that has only ONE and only ONE supplier/source. This may not fit some of the bid requirements that some government agencies require. Joe Kris Kirby wrote: On Fri, 2 Apr 2010, Scott Zimmerman wrote: Around here (Western PA

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Nice article on the Molotora Gontor

2010-04-01 Thread Joe
Excellent radio and specs! This should put GE, RCA, Aerotron, all all the other big names out of business. For once the Motorola bean counters got their act together and supported this great product. 73, Joe, k1ike Kevin Custer wrote: Bob Meister has written a nice article

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Nice article on the Molotora Gontor

2010-04-01 Thread Joe
You'll be in line after me. I was even smarter and ordered mine February 29th. Joe On 4/1/2010 11:45 AM, DCFluX wrote: I pre-ordered one on March 32, hope its shipped soon.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Nice article on the Molotora Gontor

2010-04-01 Thread Joe
We got a nibble, who wants to set the hook? On 4/1/2010 2:57 PM, Jed Barton wrote: what's the name of this radio guys

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Helix / Connectors

2010-03-31 Thread Joe
The use of aluminum cable seemed to became popular when the cost of copper was sky high. It became cost effective for some companies (according to the bean counters) to use aluminum. Supply of copper was beginning to become a problem, so some coax manufacturers were promoting aluminum as a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 449 MHz Wind Profiler Radar?

2010-03-31 Thread Joe
I agree with Chuck, This is according to an EPA site: Prototypes: 404 MHZ (74 cm) profiler developed for the Wind Profiler Demonstration Network (WPDN) in 1988. 449 MHZ (67 cm) profiler operates at the approved frequency for UHF profilers and will eventually replace the 404 MHZ units. Joe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Helix / Connectors

2010-03-30 Thread Joe
, the connectors were bad and they were cut off. I've never seen PTFE used on connectors. Joe wd8chl wrote: The only compound I see recommended on hardline connectors is PTFE lubricants to keep threads from seizing. They even discourage the silicon lubes as they tend to break down.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] if you have a commercial licenses check it on the fcc site

2010-03-30 Thread Joe
calls from agencies that don't have a clue what the job is about, or that Connecticut is really on the East coast. Joe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] if you have a commercial licenses check it on the fcc site

2010-03-29 Thread Joe
this: http://tinyurl.com/yzaby3r I'm in it, so I can now loose my paper copy worry free. 73, Joe, K1ike* * Fuggitaboutit wrote: many people dont realize that the fcc has never put your old grol (ie) on the new FCC data base that was started in the late 90s it seems that if you had a grol before 1998

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Helix / Connectors

2010-03-29 Thread Joe
the connector properly (this does not mean white knuckle tight), and properly weatherseal the connection. Proper installation techniques need to be followed so as not to crush or kink the cable. Joe DCFluX wrote: The connectors should be fine, I wouldn't trust the aluminum feedline. You may

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: NOS GE Phoenix For Sale

2010-03-28 Thread Joe
Which mike are you looking for? I may have a NOS one somewhere, handheld with Whelen written on it. 73, Joe, K1ike MCH wrote: I think the 200 was 16 channels with an option for 32 channels. While I'm typing, does anyone have a source for a replacement Whelen microphone element? I can't

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Now Whelen Mike

2010-03-28 Thread Joe
I found the mike. Good shape, probably NOS but minor scuffs, I can send photo. Marked Whelen 43-0145258-000 with 4 pin straight connector. There's one on eBay similar to what I have, but has the right angle connector.. On 3/28/2010 9:09 AM, Kris Kirby wrote: On Sun, 28 Mar 2010, Joe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Outdoor Pole or Wall Repeater Cabinet - Weather Resistant

2010-03-27 Thread Joe
to a sealed cabinet. Kind of a clothes dryer vent in reverse. That way you can bring in fresh air and pressurize the cabinet to keep the acidic air out of the cabinet. 73, Joe, K1ike On 3/27/2010 8:55 AM, kg2bv wrote: Our Club (www.CNYARA.com)is in need of a weather resistant Repeater Cabinet

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Sorta OT: Looking for a couple of items

2010-03-14 Thread Joe
. It was fun. 73, Joe, K1ike Mark wrote: Skipp, You wouldn't happen to have an old 900 MHz analog paging exciter laying around, would you? I still have a complete Glenayre paging station that is digital - would like to find an analog exciter to see if I could cobble up a 900 repeater out

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Noise Level on a Duplexer

2010-03-09 Thread Joe
wondering if something external to your system is oscillating. Your signals may be causing it to go into self-oscillation. When you shut your system off it stops. This is just a guess right now. 73, Joe, K1ike http://sg.rd.yahoo.com/sg/mail/domainchoice/mail/signature/*http

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Noise Level on a Duplexer

2010-03-08 Thread Joe
What frequency are you on? Joe Kent Chong wrote: Hello Everybody, Good day. We have developed a Duplexer to combine to two signals form two systems for in-building application. The Dupluxer (or combiner) has specifications of 1.7dB insertion loss and 60dB isolation. When we set up

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LMR Cable

2010-03-07 Thread Joe
Konstantinos Hatzakis wrote: / LMR and similar cables are not rated for low PIM Kindly let me Know what exactly PIM means 73s rffun / Go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermodulation Scroll down to Passive intermod. 73, Joe, K1ike Yahoo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Spectrum S-7R repeater interface help needed

2010-03-06 Thread Joe
://www.scomcontrollers.com/downloads/5kmanualv20.pdf I thought that I had a manual for the SCR-7 repeater, I'll take a look for it. I think we all would be interested in seeing your controller. Any photos? 73, Joe, K1ike yeahright26 wrote: I am working on adding a controller to an S-7R UHF repeater. I do not have

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Two coax and connector questions

2010-03-04 Thread Joe
This explains a lot. I was at a hamfest up in New Hampshire and a couple of guys were buying a 15 foot length of 1 5/8 heliax for a CB mobile installation. Joe larryjspamme...@teleport.com wrote: The only people I've ever seen using heliax (1/2) to run to their mobile antennas

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Interference

2010-03-04 Thread Joe
floor of a wood building. The building was on top of a hill that was all rock. It turned out that the radiation was coming from the long ground wire that went to an old, ineffective ground system. The system that was hearing the interference was ~10 miles away. 73, Joe, K1ike Leroy A. M

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Interference

2010-03-04 Thread Joe
I'm thinking the same thing, audio chain. I would be surprised if the 5KHz deviation receiver could recover much audio from a wide band FM broadcast station. If the FM station is audio on the 2 meter receiver is very clear, I would say audio chain like you are stating. Joe Larry Horlick

Re: [Repeater-Builder] LOOONG audio runs

2010-02-27 Thread Joe
Oz, in DFW wrote: Make sure you use twisted pair. Station wire like that use to wire houses is often not twisted. Ethernet cable is good and has a high twist pitch - better for this application. I wonder if CAT 6 would be better than CAT5 due to the difference in twist? Joe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Pair of GM300 as a repeater

2010-02-25 Thread Joe
Hello Leroy, How did you program the radios? In other words, using the software how did you set up the Radiowide and Mode options in each radio. Specifically the Options settings. 73, Joe, K1ike Leroy A. M. Baptiste wrote: . I will be happy to share more info.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola cabinet key wanted

2010-02-24 Thread Joe
Hello Don, Look at the bright side of life. Tomorrow you'll be having fun looking for it again! 73, Joe, K1ike Also heading for the other side of the hill... ka9qjg wrote: Let Me tell You youngsters out here How bad Memory loss is , as Some of us get older I could swear

Re: [Repeater-Builder] manual and service manual scanning (digitize to PDF)

2010-02-20 Thread Joe
My HP PSC2410 Photosmart all-in-one Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier came with software that will scan something into many formats, including PDF files. The only thing I find is that the size of the PDF file is rather large. 73, Joe, K1ike Benjamin L. Naber wrote: Thanks to those whom commented

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna tuner question - slightly OT

2010-02-19 Thread Joe
, Joe, K1ike va...@securenet.net wrote: Gents I need a quick reply to this very pressing question. I have an HF antenna tuner that uses 2 roller inductors and 1 large air variable cap, versus the more popular arrangement of 2 varicaps and 1 inductor. What is the 2 inductor - 1 capacitor

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Bend an ICOM a little further

2010-02-17 Thread Joe
if they have no funding. You are supplying free labor, they should be able to spring for a few bucks. 73, Joe, K1ike On Feb 16, 2010, at 9:57 PM, KE4ZDG wrote: Hey folks, I'm working on a GE Mastr II high band repeater. Someone gave me some crystals that were made up for 146.010 RX. I

[Repeater-Builder] GR300 repeater: Converting from narrow to wide band troubles

2010-02-14 Thread Joe
projects. Thanks ahead of time, 73, Joe, K1ike Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go

[Repeater-Builder] For Sale: Andrew F2PNM (Ver2) N Male connectors for HELIAX FSJ2-50 Coaxial Cable

2010-02-14 Thread Joe
I have 8 new, in the box and sealed in plastic, F2PNM connectors for sale. This is for the popular 3/8 Superflex cable that some use for jumpers. $7 each or all 8 for $50, plus shipping. The boxes are slightly shop-worn. 73, Joe, K1ike

Re: [Repeater-Builder] PURC Lowband station SCR replacement

2010-02-08 Thread Joe
Thanks Allan, your help is much appreciated! Joe allan crites wrote: Joe, The M9349 is an RCA 2N3525. AC --- On *Sat, 2/6/10, Joe /k1ike_m...@snet.net/* wrote: From: Joe k1ike_m...@snet.net Subject: [Repeater-Builder] PURC Lowband station SCR replacement To: Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A

2010-02-06 Thread Joe
, but the typical ham is frugal (aka me) and accepts a little degradation for economy. 73, Joe, K1ike Another parsimonious Yankee ham. 73, Joe, K1ike Eric Lemmon wrote: Joe, Your screen shots actually prove my point. Both of the pass plots reveal that your duplexer's pass response is far from optimum

[Repeater-Builder] PURC Lowband station SCR replacement

2010-02-06 Thread Joe
Just a long shot We are repairing a PURC high power base station that uses an SCR marked 9349 for switching a bias voltage. Anyone know of a source or replacement for the Motorola 9349 SCR? Thanks, Joe

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RFS TDE-7780A

2010-02-06 Thread Joe
I wonder what they do to the internal coupling at the factory when they tune them. Maybe it is something that can be done in the field with a little surgery? Joe Eric Lemmon wrote: Point taken. One factor that will directly affect how the subject duplexer will perform at 70cm is where

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Cable lengths again

2010-02-05 Thread Joe
Jeff, were your inter cavity jumpers Type RG-8A/U cable? Just wondering..Joe Jeff DePolo wrote: I'll confirm also, 12 from last cavity to antenna tee, RG214. Intra-cavity is 11.5. Measurements are tip-to-tip on the type N connectors. I've done the harnesses for the older PD 526's

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola 220

2010-02-05 Thread Joe M
Hi to all: I have a 220 Motorola CDM 1550-LS and I would like to use it for the ham ban . Can this radio be converted and if so what do I have to do to do it. Any information will be helpful. Thank you.

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