RE: [Repeater-Builder] Spectra Scan - Part Deux

2010-02-03 Thread N9WYS
So far, no response to this. Can anyone say definitively if a Spectra with a v1.x MLM will scan or not? The guy is coming tomorrow for some programming. Thanks, Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of N9WYS For everyone on the list - with some offline

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Spectra Scan - Part Deux

2010-02-03 Thread N9WYS
Hehehehehe.. TNX anyway, Kris. ;-) 73 es Cheers! Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Kris Kirby On Wed, 3 Feb 2010, N9WYS wrote: So far, no response to this? Can anyone say definitively if a Spectra with a v1.x MLM will scan

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Spectra Scan - Part Deux

2010-02-01 Thread N9WYS
this for him? 73 de Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Spectra Scan

2010-01-31 Thread N9WYS
a different scan for the Zone I select. Hope this helps. David From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Kris Kirby On Sat, 30 Jan 2010, N9WYS wrote: I am trying to program my 900 MHz Spectra for SCAN. This radio is modified for Conventional/Zones/MPL (with 120 modes). When

[Repeater-Builder] Spectra Scan

2010-01-30 Thread N9WYS
Conv_OpSel_Scan = ENABLED 56NonPri_Mode_Slaved_Scan = ENABLED 57Pri_Mode_Slaved_Scan= ENABLED What do I need to turn on in the MOFLAGS to get this to scan?? Thanks, Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR 720

2010-01-20 Thread N9WYS
Greg, Have you disabled the internal controller? It needs to be completely disconnected and some wires jumpered before the external controller will work as designed... Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] FS- Motorola R100 UHF Repeaters

2010-01-19 Thread N9WYS
Dave, This is your best resource for information regarding your inquiry: http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/r100/r100-index.html Mark – N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Hubbell Whats involved in making

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: my previous Caution post

2010-01-19 Thread N9WYS
it altogether so far this way... YMMV. Good luck, all - and happy surfing. 73 de Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of JG Tnx Skipp !! You've saved my bacon. I have since loaded Adblock Plus

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Replacement Caps. for Motorola Micor Pwr supplies

2009-08-11 Thread N9WYS
Last time I needed them, I bought them from Motorola themselves. still available, but certainly not cheap! _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of kh6...@netscape.net Does anyone have a source for these capacitors, Which are used in Motorola Micor power supplies?

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Narrow banding question

2009-08-09 Thread N9WYS
Agreed, Eric... but being affiliated with public safety, I also see that some agencies (mostly municipalities with limited budgets) are waiting as long as possible before being forced to bite the bullet. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Narrow banding question

2009-08-08 Thread N9WYS
Albert, This depends on the service. Public Safety and Business Radio services are affected. Amateur Radio and GMRS are not - at this time. (IIRC) I would certainly expect to see a glut of non-narrowband compatible equipment enter the surplus market soon... Mark - N9WYS -Original

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for desktrack info

2009-08-05 Thread N9WYS
Allan, First off, if it is being used as a desktop station radio (i.e., NOT duplex) the first thing that you will find is you need to add another radio chassis to be able to convert it into a repeater - the DeskTrac repeater used separate chassis (plural) for TX and RX. Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Getting mice out of a repeater sight

2009-07-28 Thread N9WYS
- N9WYS _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of kd6aaj 70% Isopropanol Alcohal is my favorite cleaner. Make sure all power is off to the radio, and give it a few minutes to evaporate before restoring power. 73, KD6AAJ --- On Tue, 7/28/09, Michael Ryan mryan

RE: [Repeater-Builder] newbie

2009-07-16 Thread N9WYS
Welcome Andy! Hope you have success in finding a new home for GB3CC. 73 de Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Hearn Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 10:47 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for John Holland...

2009-06-23 Thread N9WYS
out for John Holland... we communicated a couple of months back regarding some Newbridge MainStreet 3624 units I am trying to program. John, Can you reach out for me via private email again? You email is bouncing. Thanks to the moderators for the bandwidth. Mark - N9WYS n9wys (at) ameritech (dot

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF Squelch EEpot

2009-06-07 Thread N9WYS
Doesn't that (squelch tail without reverse burst) already occur? If so, I'm not particularly worried about it. Mark - N9WYS _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of James Delancy PL only squelch will work solely on the PL detect function of the station. This means

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSF Squelch EEpot

2009-06-06 Thread N9WYS
for AND squelch, but have been told that PL-only squelch may be a bit more forgiving. I just haven't had an opportunity to get to the tower and change the setting to see for myself whether this is true. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Adam Feuer

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair - big price jump?

2009-06-03 Thread N9WYS
Don't you remember?? He promised you CHANGE... That is to the RIGHT of the decimal. ;-p Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Jeff DePolo What didn't go way up? The number of digits to the left of the decimal point in my checking

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Dayton 2009

2009-05-17 Thread N9WYS
to get to playing around will all the new goodies! 73 all! Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of skipp025 Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 10:46 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re:Dayton

2009-05-17 Thread N9WYS
Exactly, Paul. ;-) I picked up a 220V heater for my garage for $50... The guy wanted $85 and I told him he'd be dragging it home after the rains on Saturday. (I bought it Friday when they were predicting rain all day for Saturday.) Got some other stuff I needed/wanted too. Mark - N9WYS

[Repeater-Builder] Follow-up: LCS2000 for 900 MHz Amateur

2009-05-17 Thread N9WYS
What's that?? I know... a user's manual would be nice, but none available that I can find for download. Thanks! Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Dayton 2009

2009-05-17 Thread N9WYS
Nope - Magnuson Hotel in Dayton... right off I-75 just south of I-70. LOTS of little problems, and management was less that helpful. -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of nj902 --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, N9WYS n9...@... wrote: I left

[Repeater-Builder] RE: Follow-up: LCS2000 for 900 MHz Amateur

2009-05-17 Thread N9WYS
to program them... even though they are close to being a GTX. Close, but no cigar. ;-) Thanks all!! Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Astron P/S question

2008-12-22 Thread n9wys
and busy, but I hope you are catching up on the thread… Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Gran Clark Bob Astron 35A supplies and probably other sizes are sensitive to the SCR triggering. One of the causes I found was due to a shift in the initial

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Astron P/S question

2008-12-09 Thread n9wys
Thanks to all who have offered suggestions - however sarcastic - about remedying this situation. They all merit consideration, and I will certainly do so... and will post my results! 73 de Mark - N9WYS

[Repeater-Builder] Astron P/S question

2008-12-08 Thread n9wys
a hardened power supply, that could remedy my situation? Thanks, Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Astron P/S question

2008-12-08 Thread n9wys
order... to eliminate any RF issues. I do access to a 120A switcher that I may try and see what happens. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob M. Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 9:54 AM To: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Astron P/S question

2008-12-08 Thread n9wys
Will do, Bob. Thanks! 73 de Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 12:04 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Astron P/S question Hi Mark, Bypass

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 900mhz , DTR, 906 to 923.75 MHz FHSS

2008-11-24 Thread n9wys
Brian, Why would you think you can't use an amp (or higher power) on 900 MHz as an Amateur? My repeater station is 150W, with added gain via the antenna system; my mobiles are 12W (but there are 35W units available), and my HT's are 4W units... Mark - N9WYS N9WYS/R 927.5250 (PL 151.4) Joliet

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Need SWR meter recomendation

2008-11-23 Thread n9wys
connection) and are coming down in price. Do your research (including asking the collective knowledge base here, as you have) and then make your informed decision as to what to buy. Good luck! 73 de Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

[Repeater-Builder] F/S: MICOR Unified Chassis UHF

2008-11-17 Thread n9wys
is offered. All items are located in the Southwest suburban Chicago area (Joliet), so pick up is probably more of a viable option than shipping. If you are interested, contact me off-list at: n9wys (at) ameritech (dot) net and I will attempt to answer any questions you may have. Mark

RE: [Repeater-Builder] 900mhz , DTR, 906 to 923.75 MHz FHSS

2008-11-15 Thread n9wys
John, That (GMRS License) would be a bit difficult for Mattos – he’s in Brazil… Mark – N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Maire-Radios Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 2:57 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Hardware

2008-11-03 Thread n9wys
I wonder if they are metric rather than standard sized u-bolts? This might account for the difference in size... Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey The application is a small side-arm bracket. I made it from aluminum square

[Repeater-Builder] Want to Trade

2008-10-14 Thread n9wys
reply off-list to n9wys (at) ameritech (dot) net. Thanks, Mark - N9WYS / WQIV271

RE: [Repeater-Builder] WTD - Moto TLN8381A Micor rx reed - 100.0

2008-10-10 Thread n9wys
Mike, Did you try contacting Ted at MDM Radio? His slogan is, If it's in stock, we've got it. Hehehehe Have him check his stock - I just got one from him for 141.3. And he's a lurker here, so he may have already reached out for you off-list. ;-) 73 de Mark - N9WYS From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] On The Air!

2008-10-07 Thread n9wys
Yes it is, George. Mark - WQIV271/N9WYS (LAG 1970) -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of George Henry Is that affiliated with the LAG (Lakes Area GMRS) Group, Mark? George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 LAG 951 - Original Message - From: n9wys [EMAIL

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: On The Air!

2008-10-07 Thread n9wys
to reconstruct and understand the operation of the station well enough to troubleshoot most of the issues and then tune-up the station myself. FWIW - photos are posted at the R-B Groups site, in a photo album labeled N9WYS Repeaters. Mark - N9WYS/WQIV271 -Original Message- From: Repeater

[Repeater-Builder] On The Air!

2008-10-06 Thread n9wys
The new Joliet East GMRS repeater is ON-THE-AIR! 462.5500 PL 156.7 Thanks to everyone who assisted me with this project - whether it was with hardware, technical or moral support. ;-) Mark - WQIV271 / N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] On The Air!

2008-10-06 Thread n9wys
John, It utilizes a standard 5 MHz offset. Located in Joliet, IL. This is that Unified Chassis MICOR Community Repeater I've been battling with for the past few months. (Photos are posted at the R-B Yahoogroup site.) Mark - N9WYS/WQIV271 From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Coax Help

2008-10-01 Thread n9wys
Mike, Are there any other markings on the cable? Specifically, I'd be looking for the following: FSJ1-50A This is 1/4 Superflex - about the same size as RG-8X... Velocity factor for this (FSJ1-50A) cable is 84% http://awapps.commscope.com/catalog/product_details.aspx?id=1342 Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Coax Help

2008-10-01 Thread n9wys
No problem on the link, Mike. Glad it as the same stuff! A 1/4-wave cable on an open circuit introduces a short... If I remember correctly (and I'm sure if I'm wrong others will correct me!) you need a 1/2-wave cable between cans. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Update on the MICOR Community Repeater project

2008-09-29 Thread n9wys
. It's playing just like mother M designed it to!!! Thanks to everyone who helped with this project, whether it was with hardware, schematics, suggestions or moral support. The machine should be on-the-air within the next two weeks. 73 de Mark - N9WYS / WQIV271

RE: [Repeater-Builder] coax length

2008-09-24 Thread n9wys
... NOTE: I have no pecuniary interest in his business - just answering an inquiry regarding a source for dummy loads. 73, Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] John, Very well then, I guess I need to be shopping for a good load

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Update on the MICOR Community Repeater project

2008-09-23 Thread n9wys
. So, I ask again - if ANYONE has a TRN6165A Master Decoder card they are not using and would like to put to good use, PLEASE CONTACT ME. Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Update on the MICOR Community Repeater project

2008-09-22 Thread n9wys
for the cards I have. Until I can confirm something (one way or another) I'm at an impasse. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Eric Lemmon Mark, Now, I'm the one who is confused! I just looked at a UHF community repeater and noticed

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Update on the MICOR Community Repeater project

2008-09-22 Thread n9wys
off. What's a good time to try to call? (Remember the 2-hour time difference... wink ) Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Joe Burkleo Mark, Sorry to hear that you are still fighting this problem. I think we were on the right track when

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Update on the MICOR Community Repeater project

2008-09-22 Thread n9wys
Thanks Gerald!! I think that'll get me headed in the right direction... Yes, if you can get a clean copy of the schematic (maybe have someone scan it and send it to me via e-mail??) that'll help **immensely**! 73 de Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Update on the MICOR Community Repeater project

2008-09-21 Thread n9wys
- N9WYS / WQIV271 -Copied Thread- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of n9wys Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 11:26 AM More information about this project. I have the station working - receiving, decoding proper PL tone, repeating, transmitting audio, etc. The only thing

[Repeater-Builder] Update on the MICOR Community Repeater project

2008-09-20 Thread n9wys
. For the time being, I am going to put the machine on the air as-is. it works just fine, other than it will have to be CSQ receive for all users. I'll decide later on whether I will put in a tone panel, or continue to operate it as it is now. Mark - N9WYS / WQIV271

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Audio War Stories (Story #741)

2008-09-20 Thread n9wys
Nate - I still remember the album sleeve for the Rolling Stones' Let It Bleed album... Lower right corner: THIS RECORD SHOULD BE PLAYED LOUD Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Nate Duehr Bob M. wrote: He was into the hard rock stuff

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola EP450

2008-09-19 Thread n9wys
Thanks, Givan! That’s the info I was looking for – now knowing that, I’m hoping that the CP200 CPS will program them… Mark – N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Givan George Mark, The EP450 is the equivalent of the Motorola CP200 or so. It is programmed

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola EP450

2008-09-19 Thread n9wys
Just did. thanks for reminding me, Darrell. From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of jistabout Mark, you might try asking on the Batlabs forum: http://batboard.batlabs.com - Darrell/KA7BTV

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor TPN1110A power supply parts ID

2008-09-18 Thread n9wys
) and the cost was well over $100. Hi-fi??? C'mon - you're dating the entire group now! hehehehe Some of the younger whippersnappers here probably don't even know what a hi-fi is, or an album for that... OK, I think I'll sulk off to the old folks home now. (AKA: Casino) ;-p Mark - N9WYS

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola EP450

2008-09-18 Thread n9wys
in the Amateur bands this is not an issue. Any suggestions and assistance are appreciated. Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] EF Johnson

2008-09-10 Thread n9wys
experience, but then again - there are 9 ITECS trailers statewide and they ALL are experiencing the same issues we did. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tgundo2003 Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 12:10 PM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] EF Johnson

2008-09-10 Thread n9wys
My sincerest apologies to the group. This was supposed to go PRIVATE e-mail, and obviously did not. Again, my apologies for the language used within. -Original Message- From: n9wys OFF-LIST REPLY Tom, We had EFJ repeaters (VHF, UHF and 800) in the ITECS trailer... --- snip ---

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 Tone Issue, PL 131.8 opens cor, non 131.8 keys repeater but no audio

2008-09-01 Thread n9wys
- N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of n9lv That is what I thought was wrong first of all, tried it both ways and no change either way. I thought for sure when I wired up the controller that it was fine, but not sure when the other repeater came

[Repeater-Builder] RE: [gmrsrepeater] THANKS!!!

2008-08-31 Thread n9wys
You're correct Greg... that's exactly what it is doing. It gets the tone from the Four User Control Module, then the Master Decoder passes THAT to the exciter. My bad for not explaining it correctly. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Forrest

[Repeater-Builder] M-PA manual

2008-08-30 Thread n9wys
Anyone have (perchance) a copy of LBI38377 - Operator's Manual for the M-PA portable? I was just given one (a UHF Systems radio) and have I no info on it at all. Thanks, Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Trunking Features w/o Trunking?

2008-08-27 Thread n9wys
beep during MDC) enabled for the dog catchers, etc. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Mike Morris WA6ILQ Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 2:42 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Trunking Features w/o

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Trunking Features w/o Trunking?

2008-08-27 Thread n9wys
digitized audio and it makes my hair stand on end. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of skipp025 Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:57 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Trunking Features w/o Trunking? wd8chl

RE: [Repeater-Builder] De-Sense and Circulator Question

2008-08-26 Thread n9wys
conductivity not listed) 3M 1170 (listed: conductive adhesive) Although I'm thinking at these costs, they must ALL have conductive adhesives... 425 (1 wide) costs $20.93/roll; 427 is $61.95/roll; and 1170 is $46.07. If anybody has insights, I'd be interested to hear! Thanks, Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Rackmount clips/screws

2008-08-23 Thread n9wys
in radio cabinet rails. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of no6b At 8/22/2008 23:50, you wrote: The clips are called tinerman clips and I have found them at auto parts stores but I think they are a little spendey. The ones that are threaded

RE: [Repeater-Builder] We all Love Super 33+ - Was Antenna connectors sealing instructions

2008-08-23 Thread n9wys
OK, let's all open our hymnals to page 85 and sing, What a friend we have in 3M. ;-) Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Cort Buffington Note the common thread here. Almost everyone has 3M 33+ in their recipe. As religious arguments go -- it looks

[Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-08-19 Thread n9wys
C74MSY-3101BY or similar - the BY is the key here, I think.) I have seen a older MSY-series station on eBay with this card in the chassis, so hopefully someone out there has the manual for it. I *REALLY* need this schematic to get my repeater going... Thanks, Mark - N9WYS / WQIV271

[Repeater-Builder] Glad to be back!

2008-08-17 Thread n9wys
, your efforts are greatly appreciated! Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] OK, back to work...

2008-08-17 Thread n9wys
This module schematic may also be in a MOTRAC manual, if that helps anyone in locating this module for me. (I have found the module installed in a MOTRAC repeater.) Thanks, Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Mark Before the list hiatus, I was attempting

RE: [Repeater-Builder] WTD - 220 bandpass cavity

2008-08-16 Thread n9wys
for the Buy It Now, or what the reserve amount is. But it hasn't been met yet. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello RBites I think I posted this previously, but still lloking for a 222 MHz bandpass

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-08-12 Thread n9wys
the tone out on Pin 2. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of godofrepeaters Are you sure you have the encode board plugged in with a reed plugged in? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, n9wys [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: More information about

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-08-12 Thread n9wys
in my possession so I can troubleshoot further. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of sgreact47 A community repeater has NO PL Encoder.. The PL from the receiver is decoded and the PL tone is low pass filtered and passed to the transmitter PL

RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-08-11 Thread n9wys
if a required jumper is missing or a jumper is improperly installed on my Master Control card. Thanks! Mark - N9WYS

[Repeater-Builder] EF Johnson portable conversion to ham

2008-08-11 Thread n9wys
I acquired a pair of EF Johnson Viking CK 8571 (intrinsically safe) series portable radios. These are in the 900 MHz band, and I'd like to try to convert them to ham use - unless this would be an exercise in futility. The manual was available online, and after some reading I see that Johnson

RE: [Repeater-Builder] DB Product 4 Bay Antenna

2008-08-11 Thread n9wys
Don, I'd think it's broadbanded enough to be able to work well at 444. The antenna I have on my 444.5500 repeater (although supposedly tuned to the ham band) is actually a 450 - 470 MHz, 4-bay dipole itself. and it does VERY well, even with the modified phasing harness. Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Registered Sex Offenders

2008-08-10 Thread n9wys
Mark – N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Bill Hudson Paul Plack - Please site the law that forbids felons from having ham radio licenses. You act like you speak with authority - I'd like you to demonstrate it for me please. Bill - W6CBS _ From

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Hum on MSR200 Receiver

2008-08-09 Thread n9wys
It just doesn't know the words ;-p Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Bill Howdy group. I have a Motorola MSR2000 repeater on the ham bands that I maintain. VHF 147.32 in Austin (Oak Hill)Texas. It has developed a hum on the receive

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer Source.....

2008-08-08 Thread n9wys
you will know the duplexer is tuned properly and working on-frequency when you receive it. (He even supplied me with analyzer plots showing rejection, insertion loss, etc.) My 2¢ worth... 73 de Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Don Spivey

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-08-05 Thread n9wys
Thanks Bill - will most certainly do this! Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check the repeater-builder site for a mod to the station control module to make it DISABLE the transmitter and add a status LED as well. Bill - WA0CBW

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-08-03 Thread n9wys
... It seems that this Community Repeater works differently than the regular MICOR station, so I'm still feeling my way along with it. Thanks for all the help and support! Still chugging along... Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Eric Lemmon

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-08-02 Thread n9wys
that it is working in the way it is supposed to be configured, next thing to do is chase down the audio path. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Joe Burkleo Mark, I think you have a good idea about starting fresh with an unaltered board. That would

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-08-02 Thread n9wys
for each of the cards. 4) The repeater keys only in PL mode now... At this stage I'm not sure whether you're right or wrong, Joe. But at least it's alive - if only at 50%. ;-) Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Joe Burkleo Mark, OK, now

RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-08-01 Thread n9wys
Well, the MICOR Community Repeater manual supplement arrived today, and I've been going through it with the proverbial fine-toothed comb. I replaced most of the jumpers I originally removed from the backplane. (According to the jumper matrix in the CR manual, they needed to be IN whereas the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-08-01 Thread n9wys
what you have. I've got to be missing something somewhere. (Kevin, you still haven't commented yet...) Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Joe Burkleo Mark, Sorry to hear you are still having problems. The Micor series of radios were made

RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread n9wys
all the modules I have - I know it doesn't cover the 4-User Control Module, and maybe not the Master Decoder either... I have several versions of the Station Control, Squelch Gate and Time Out Timer modules - some schematics for the newer revisions are not shown in the manual either. Mark - N9WYS

[Repeater-Builder] UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread n9wys
about the Line Driver, Squelch Gate and/or Station Control Module cards jumpers? Any ideas? (Kevin, you're the MICOR guru...) Thanks, Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread n9wys
all this resolved. I'll double check the card edges to make sure the pin seats are tight. I have an extender card to work with, too, so I think that'll help. Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Com/Rad Inc Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 10

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread n9wys
now, I can only disable ONE of the tones - the others decode and the repeater keys whether the switch is on or off. I'll check for the other mods you speak of. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Joe Burkleo Mark, It sounds like you may

RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread n9wys
... And to top it all off, they are all listed as follows: * Item has been cancelled. :-( Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Gary Glaenzer Mark; You need the supplemental manual that covers the community repeater..68-81XXXE25 is the number if memory

RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread n9wys
Well, that got me 6 responses, but nothing like what I need. or maybe. The one that MIGHT be what I need reads: MAN INSTR FASC SUPPLEMENT It is item # 6881074C55 But I'm only guessing at this stage. Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Gary Glaenzer

RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread n9wys
believe I have the other two manuals at home, but I'll double check the numbers when I get home this afternoon. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Eric Lemmon Mark, If you're not going to use your repeater as a community repeater, then you

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread n9wys
, these are the manuals I currently have: Control and Applications Manuals: 68P81025E60-E and 68P81025E60-F MICOR Base and Repeater Stations Manuals: 68P81025E50-G (12W to 75W stations) and 68P81039E55-A (200W and 225W stations) Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread n9wys
FOUR USER CONTORL MODULE \ FOUR USER CONTORL MODULE \ FOUR USER CONTORL MODULE Yes, 4 slots labeled the same FOUR USER CONTORL MODULE / DIODE LOGIC MULTI PL ENCODER MULTI DLP ENCODER Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Repeater-Builder] UHF MICOR Unified Chassis

2008-07-27 Thread n9wys
. Hopefully when it gets here I'll have one of those Ah-HAH! moments... ;-) Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Joe Burkleo Mark, I think Eric is correct in that you have got a community repeater chassis. These can be a handful to get

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Frequency pair

2008-07-25 Thread n9wys
And a Business Band license fee is $105 for a 10-year license - not including the coordinator's fees. http://mymotorolaradio.com/fcc.asp Mark - N9WYS / WQIV271 -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of wd8chl George Henry wrote: There ARE frequency

RE: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Harmoinic products

2008-07-19 Thread n9wys
The only fly in the ointment is moving the RX. We don’t know WHERE this noise is coming from... so if he moves, he may move CLOSER to rather than further away from the source... I think a 904 notch on the RX may be a workable solution. Thanks, Ron. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Harmoinic products

2008-07-18 Thread n9wys
Hi Ron, and thanks for the reply. First off, the 904 signal is always there - and about 100kHz wide... A WIDE signal. Second, his machine is on 927.600/902.600. As you can see, the signal is 2 MHz up and still clobbering his receiver. Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Tool needed for removing Potentiometer nuts

2008-07-11 Thread n9wys
of the nut you're trying to remove. Did the same for an oil pump drive when I rebuilt the engine in my car a few years ago. to prime the oiling system. Mark - N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Thomas Oliver I have a yaesu FT-60 handheld that has a noisy volume pot

RE: [Repeater-Builder] New Repeater Desense Problems

2008-07-09 Thread n9wys
/NoiseStuff.html This article describes the design I am familiar with: http://mrtmag.com/mag/radio_rf_samplers_directional/ If you have a Bird wattmeter, you can construct one for use with your meter: http://www.repeater-builder.com/projects/bird43sampler.html Hope this helps! Mark - N9WYS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: New Repeater Desense Problems

2008-07-09 Thread n9wys
- N9WYS From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of de W5DK Using a Mike quote doesn't anybody read the site?!!! http://www.repeater-builder.com/projects/bird43sampler.html sorry John could resist J and Ron's description / answer was correct. 73 Don W5DK From: Repeater

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MSR 2000

2008-07-08 Thread n9wys
for the transmitter and Micor receivers/SpectraTAC voter network. That repeater works like a champ! Now on the other hand, I'm running an MSF5000 on 900 MHz and *it's* working like a trooper!! Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: N0ATH [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/08 Tue PM 03:48:35 EDT

RE: [Repeater-Builder] TKR 820

2008-07-04 Thread n9wys
Replied off-list Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of n9ex_jack Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 6:29 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] TKR 820 Hi Guys does anyone out there happen to have a pinout

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