Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Need some help with Motorola phone patch

2006-02-06 Thread Neil McKie
As I remember, the MCR100 is a motorcycle radio ... I have the Motorola Manual here 68P81021E65 ... the internal system picture looks like a trunk-mount version of a Mocom-35 to me. Model numbers include M33DFA with various variations for sufficies. Uses a K1040A Resonator (similar

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II UHF Base Station

2006-02-05 Thread Neil McKie
I had access to a Motorola MSR2000 some time back. The only way /\/\ would ship it was at 75 watts output ... the station license said 20 watts. The PA deck consisted of one PA transistor associated microstrip circuitry driving three more in paralle. Bypassing the three and

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: no-screw mic clip?

2006-02-01 Thread Neil McKie
Give it up Ken. I have several different types of mic hang-up clips you can use ... I'll even let you use my electric drill to drill the holes to mount it too. Neil Ken Arck wrote: I just bought a new car and while I wasted no time in punching a 3/4 hole for an NMO mount (my

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: no-screw mic clip?

2006-02-01 Thread Neil McKie
The term NMO was created by Larsen Electronics a number of years ago ... meaning New MOtorola ... The mount you are referring to is the Motorola TAB/TAC/TAD/TAE/TAF Series mounts - the last letter is determined by the frequency band of antenna you are planning to use. Neil McKie

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: no-screw mic clip?

2006-02-01 Thread Neil McKie
Ten - Four ... Neil Ken Arck wrote: At 11:39 AM 2/1/2006 -0500, you wrote: Course we also usually tell customers to leave the mount on the vehicle when they get rid of it. Mostly. ---That's what I've always done in the past. BTW, Dave's suggestion of checking a truck stop

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: no-screw mic clip?

2006-02-01 Thread Neil McKie
Those too. Neil Ken Arck wrote: At 09:10 AM 2/1/2006 -0800, you wrote: I have several different types of mic hang-up clips you can use ... I'll even let you use my electric drill to drill the holes to mount it too. ---Heh I bet genuine Batwing hangup boxes, complete with

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Crimp versus Clamp Connectors

2006-02-01 Thread Neil McKie
Never forget MIL-TDD-41 ... Neil - WA6KLA 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 PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor has me stumped

2006-01-31 Thread Neil McKie
If you trying to tie two Micor Stations together, follow the Motorola Base and Repeater Stations, Control and Applications Manual 68-81025E60 carefully. We did that here and it works flawlessly. As I remember, takes 5 wires to complete it successfully. Hope this helps,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Digitac Voter Comparator Service Manual

2006-01-29 Thread Neil McKie
Do you have the model number? Neil Keith Dobbins wrote: Anyone know the part number for the digitac voter comparator from motorola? I have received a few of these and would like to get them going on our repeater system. Any quick start info or pinouts would be great as well. Can

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Digitac Voter Comparator Service Manual

2006-01-29 Thread Neil McKie
! Keith Dobbins KC8RFW --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you have the model number? Neil Keith Dobbins wrote: Anyone know the part number for the digitac voter comparator from motorola? I have received a few of these and would

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Woohoo! The rocks are IN! Completely Different System Part II

2006-01-28 Thread Neil McKie
Good thing your name isn't Tony ... Paul Finch wrote: Hello, ... snip ... By the way, while doing the repeaters I am also working on a 1976 Fiat to get it back on the road. Paul Neil Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Woohoo! The rocks are IN! Completely Different System Part II

2006-01-28 Thread Neil McKie
... snicker ... Neil Paul Finch wrote: Fiat=Fix it Again Tony For those that don't know what he's talking about. Paul -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil McKie Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 8:28 AM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mountain Lion time!

2006-01-26 Thread Neil McKie
One trip to Mt. Wilson in the Los Angeles area back in the early seventies, had a deer try to eat fig bars in my jacket pocket. Neil - WA6KLA Ken Arck wrote: Oh yea!!?!? Beat this one g How about a Nene goose wandering into the building, while you're sitting on the floor in

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mountain Lion time!

2006-01-26 Thread Neil McKie
Quite frequently ... but a thousand miles further north than Mt. Wilson. Neil Mark A. Holman wrote: Yep betcha you have the deer over in your back yard now :-) Neil McKie wrote: One trip to Mt. Wilson in the Los Angeles area back in the early seventies, had a deer try

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DTMF generator for computer

2006-01-23 Thread Neil McKie
Mike Morris wrote: ... snip ... I wouldn't call a transformer from a Motorola DC remote cheap, but I can't control what others use to build my circuits. The line transformer Motorola used in the P-9066 remote control chassis is the best I've seen for a number of years. As a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] NEED HELP FINDING MOTOROLA PARTS

2006-01-23 Thread Neil McKie
Lemme go look ... it seems I have one left. It goes in the low and high band Motorola Sensicon 'G' Series Receivers. I can get more specific but I will need some time to research the info. If you are planning to change out a TU540S with the TU540W, you will need to make some

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: STATION MASTER WHERE TO BUY

2006-01-23 Thread Neil McKie
Where ... in northern California? Redding? Yreka? Dunsmuir? Mt. Shasta? Neil skipp025 wrote: If someone was able to deal with in-person pickup (Northern California), I have a few 136-151 MHz full size station masters for sale cheap. cheers, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Mitrek Repeater Question

2006-01-23 Thread Neil McKie
Or water cool it ... Neil Alexander N Tubonjic wrote: I quess I forgot the part about the current repeater output, it's currently putting out 55 watts and has 3 muffin fans blowing across the PA. 110 watts from the Mitrek, wow! I think the PA would be about the temperature of the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Mitrek Repeater Question

2006-01-23 Thread Neil McKie
free time and some free money I am going to work on that. ALexander --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or water cool it ... Neil Alexander N Tubonjic wrote: I quess I forgot

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mocom 70

2006-01-21 Thread Neil McKie
By your description, the following manuals by part number, are appropriate: 68-81011E30 68-81012E60 68-81023E55 Also which version do you have ... the varactor multiplier in the transmitter (early) or the microstrip version (late) Neil - WA6KLA dph96266 wrote:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Squeeling Problem Resolved!! (I hope)

2006-01-20 Thread Neil McKie
Also, I have found a PA deck that is poorly tuned will oscillate too. Neil - WA6KLA Bob Dengler wrote: At 1/19/2006 08:17 AM, you wrote: Ok guys I think I resolved the squeeling problem. I Got to the site this morning while guys were using the rptr and the problem was existing.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Shipping an antenna

2006-01-18 Thread Neil McKie
3 - 4 years ago, I wrapped a 22' Sinclair (Comm Prod Stationmaster look-alike) with 3 bath towels, rope tied that to the top of my Chevy Suburban for a 175 mile trip form one radio site to another. Neil - WA6KLA Jim B. wrote: Mike Morris wrote: Does any available vehicle have a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Not New- But Newly Promoted Radio Group

2006-01-18 Thread Neil McKie
Is this the one that's been around for about 10 years or so? If so, I used to be on it. Neil - WA6KLA two_way_tech wrote: Hello All, As the moderator of the Landmobileradio group, I invite anyone who is interested to come and join us. We will be discussing all different kinds

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Shipping an antenna - roofrack

2006-01-17 Thread Neil McKie
You might consider visiting your local 2-way radio repair shop - ask them for an antenna shipping container the next time comes in. Neil - WA6KLA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perhaps ^under^ the veh -- a few bungies to the bumpers -- ?? g BTDT: (had a bunch of ground-clearance to work

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Amps

2006-01-16 Thread Neil McKie
Hello ... Dave VanHorn wrote: I have a pair of amps here, that I would like to get into service. The first is a UHF amp, TLE 1713A-3 450 - 512 MHz Continuous Duty @ 60/75 watts depending on specific application Motorola Manual Part Number 68P81025E50 The second is a VHF amp,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater morse or voice identification

2006-01-16 Thread Neil McKie
Or the comm spec ID-8 Neil - WA6KLA Dave VanHorn wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Rui Martins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi there. Where can i find this??? Possible construction(morse) If all you want is basic timing functions and morse ID, I can do you a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Amps

2006-01-16 Thread Neil McKie
B 25-54 MHz C 67-88 MHz D 132-174 MHz E 406-512 MHz F 800/900 MHz Neil - WA6KLA Mike Morris wrote: At 03:39 PM 1/16/06, you wrote: Ahh... If it's the one with the SWA- lead, that is the VHF amplifier It won't work on UHF, even with the two watts of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help / suggestion needed...feedback? on Mitrek

2006-01-15 Thread Neil McKie
Hi Darrell, The Mitrek (and early Syntor, same family) had a dis-similar metals problem with the connectors used between the Main Circuit board and the Interconnect Board. The permanent fix was to swapout the connectors on the Interconnect Board. We had a fleet of Syntors

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Generator heater

2006-01-15 Thread Neil McKie
Ok, contact Briggs Stratton - see what they say about an engine heater for that engine block? The worst they can say is no. Neil - WA6KLA Chuck Kelsey wrote: Keep in mind, I said 5KW. I realize that the bigger gensets have built in heaters. Do they make an automobile block

Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT - funny interference story

2006-01-13 Thread Neil McKie
-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil McKie Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 3:09 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT - funny interference story Especially when they are drunk. I suppose an opera being fed to your

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT - funny interference story

2006-01-12 Thread Neil McKie
Especially when they are drunk. I suppose an opera being fed to your service monitor on the wireless mic frequency would do wonders to the Karaoke folks ... Neil skipp025 wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not very funny when you have to waste hours of time chasing these things

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need VHF Mitrek and Service Manual

2006-01-09 Thread Neil McKie
Interestingly high price - in my opinion. 4 - 5?? years ago, I bought a 110 VHF Mitrek Consolette table top base station at a swapmeet for $25.00 Neil - WA6KLA Captainlance wrote: I have several 110 watt VHF Mitrek mobiles, complete with accessories, in exceptionally clean

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Funding

2006-01-08 Thread Neil McKie
A local former ATT site quite near here, I can walk to in five minutes, is currently being scrapped out for recyclable metals. A couple of week ago, I got to talking to the crew manager (title?) asking if I look inside. He said to bring my flashlight as the power to the building had

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Funding

2006-01-08 Thread Neil McKie
. neat to read. What is the site name? They are listed on the web with some of the history. Kevin King SCSA BSCIS ARS KC6OVD GMRS KAG0378 EIEIO 2722 Acworth Georgia -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil McKie Sent

Re: [Repeater-Builder] cleaning electronics

2006-01-05 Thread Neil McKie
Adam T. Cately wrote: ... snip ... (No - I'm NOT from New Jersey - I just play one on TV.) - Adam - Neil - WA6KLA Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: ssr relays (leakage)

2006-01-04 Thread Neil McKie
A number of years ago, when I was working for the county, I was 'assigned' the electronic up-keep of the jail - which included the ssr controlled electric door latches. Every few weeks, another srr would short; if not disconnected quickly, the solenoid would burn up. My opinion at

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MICOR the meaning of it.....

2006-01-04 Thread Neil McKie
The MICOR translation we got from the big 'M' was Motorola Integrated Circuit Optimized Reliability. Or, for those of us who had to service the first ones, was more like Motorola's Idiotic Concept Of Radio A few short years later, GE came out with the Mastr II ... but

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MICOR the meaning of it.....

2006-01-04 Thread Neil McKie
GE - Accent Line ... for those of us who serviced them was more like the Accident Line ... Or GE's attempt of something better than the Motrac? The Transistorized Progress Line or TPL ... to some of us was the Toilet Paper Line ... Why is an old GE like a puppy dog? It's forever

Re: [Repeater-Builder] cleaning electronics

2006-01-04 Thread Neil McKie
Forty someodd years ago, we were using the slightly older Motorola 80D and 140D's as mobiles. Cleaing them was a farily simple task: First stop was the local hospital supply and bought a package of Haemo-sol ... the stuff the hospitals used to clean dried blood from bed sheets etc.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MICOR the meaning of it.....

2006-01-04 Thread Neil McKie
Good point. They later fixed that with the Motrac front end model. Neil Jim wrote: Neil McKie wrote: Motorola UHF Business Dispatcher - U34DRT ... for those of us who serviced them, was closer to D34DiRT ... Let's not forget it's parent, the D33BAT Industrial Disaster

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter for $2.99

2006-01-03 Thread Neil McKie
, 27 Dec 2005 09:52:58 PM CST From: Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter for $2.99 In my personal opinion, a digital meter is worthless for tuning - anything. Neil McKie - WA6KLA Yahoo! Groups

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WANTED: Motrac B94MDB manual..

2006-01-02 Thread Neil McKie
The B94MDB-1105A, B94MDB-1105AT, B94MDB-3105A, B94MDB-3105AT manual part number is 68-81017E60 Hope this helps. Bryon Jeffers K0BSJ wrote: I have come across a real clean vintage Motorola Motrac Station B94MDB-3105A which I believe is capable of 275 Watts on UHF... I am not

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Moto 192.8 Hz PL reed

2006-01-01 Thread Neil McKie
Gotcha!!! :) Neil Ken Arck wrote: At 09:30 PM 12/31/2005 -0800, you wrote: Same to you Kenn (and everyone else!) ---Yea yea.. I typo'd your name.. touche' ! Ken Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] New idea for group;

2006-01-01 Thread Neil McKie
And one for Mike? Neil Mike Morris wrote: I'm all for the FAQ - just make it a plain text file rather than a MS Word file. There is now a FAQ folder in the files section of the repeater-builder yahoogroup. Can I suggest several FAQs? One for operational concerns, one for

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola R-1200 Service Monitor

2006-01-01 Thread Neil McKie
but there would not be much freq stability. It looks like a TO220 transistor shorted blowing a resistor that was in series with the 110 supply. I have a 1 mhz TCXO I bought on a whim a number of years ago if I could only find it. Thanks, Dale --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Neil McKie

Re: [Repeater-Builder] ACC RC-96 Controller (was GE-Mastr II Audio Problem)

2006-01-01 Thread Neil McKie
Or Mother in Law board ... Neil - WA6KLA vmckever wrote: Could be a Brother in Law board. Vincent N6OA - Original Message - From: Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 2:59 PM Subject:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Moto 192.8 Hz PL reed

2005-12-31 Thread Neil McKie
The one I have - the glass is broken. Neil Ken Arck wrote: At 02:08 PM 12/28/2005 -0800, you wrote: Hey Mike, you are probably old enough to remember when JJ Glass had a surplus bin of old / used vacuum tubes. I think it was the 5D21 (???) that had solid gold grids. I think

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R-1200 Service Monitor

2005-12-31 Thread Neil McKie
If all else fails, you might consider a gold Motorola Channel Element as a replacement. From International Crystal, should be guaranteed to 0.0002% (2 ppm) tolerance - still better than no crystal reference at all. Just a thought, Neil - WA6KLA k0jxi wrote: Looking to buy

Re: [Repeater-Builder] cable TV ground rods

2005-12-31 Thread Neil McKie
Someone correct me if I am wrong but grounding the cable system to the AC panel ground is a National Electrical Code requirement. Neil - WA6KLA Chuck Kelsey wrote: The cable guys around here don't put in ground rods. They bond to the existing electrical ground system. Chuck

Re: FW: [Repeater-Builder] cable TV ground rods

2005-12-31 Thread Neil McKie
to the same grounding system as the electrical service. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Neil McKie Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 6:29 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Moto 192.8 Hz PL reed

2005-12-28 Thread Neil McKie
A model number of the radio would assist us to know which reed you are loooking for. Neil - WA6KLA Mark Cobbeldick wrote: I am hoping to find someone with a 192.8 Hz reed for a 70's vintage Moto radio. I don't usually work with Moto gear, but this deal was way too good to pass

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Moto 192.8 Hz PL reed

2005-12-28 Thread Neil McKie
Uh oh, here we go again ... Mike Morris wrote: At 05:41 AM 12/28/05, you wrote: I am hoping to find someone with a 192.8 Hz reed for a 70's vintage Moto radio. I don't usually work with Moto gear, but this deal was way too good to pass on. Like any of the Mike Morris car

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Moto 192.8 Hz PL reed

2005-12-28 Thread Neil McKie
Ditto ... Neil - WA6KLA Ken Arck wrote: At 10:45 AM 12/28/2005 -0800, you wrote: Mark, saying I am hoping to find someone with a 192.8 Hz reed for a 70's vintage Moto radio is almost like saying I am hoping to find someone with a manual for a 70's vintage GE radio. ---I'm

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Moto 192.8 Hz PL reed

2005-12-28 Thread Neil McKie
Hey Mike, you are probably old enough to remember when JJ Glass had a surplus bin of old / used vacuum tubes. I think it was the 5D21 (???) that had solid gold grids. I think there is one of those in my garage. You can tell the grids are gold as they aren't tarnished. Neil Mike

[Repeater-Builder] Belated Happy 54th Birthday ...

2005-12-28 Thread Neil McKie
Hey Michael, Belated Happy 54th Birthday ... 73, Neil McKie - WA6KLA 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 PROTECTED] * Your use

[Repeater-Builder] Re: [Tower-pro] FW: [Cats_Play] Two Blonde Jokes

2005-12-25 Thread Neil McKie
John wrote: _ Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 10:17 AM Subject: [Cats_Play] Two Blonde Jokes IN A VACUUM A blonde was playing Trivial Pursuit one night. It was her turn. She rolled the dice and she landed on Science Nature. Her question was, If you are in a vacuum and

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer tuning with MINIMUM tools

2005-12-23 Thread Neil McKie
-874 connectors. The use of the 20 dB pad on the unused port worked quite well as the return loss in 40 dB. Neil McKie - WA6KLA Steve Bosshard (NU5D) wrote: I once used a 10 Watt freq agile transmitter and wattmeter to set pass freq and a bearcat scanner and a tunable variable

Re: [Repeater-Builder] hdtv radio shack ant ????

2005-12-21 Thread Neil McKie
Was that on a GE TV? Thanks Fred, Merry Christmas to all / Happy New Year too. Neil - WA6KLA FHS wrote: The Channel 2 Color Ant is for all of 6 Meter. The BW is for the FM portion only. Merry Christmas To All! Fred W5VAY - Original Message - From: Daron J.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Shack 10% Off Coupon good to 12/23

2005-12-20 Thread Neil McKie
Thanks Mike, we needed that. Neil McKie Mike Perryman wrote: Bob, While the number of folks submitting to sub-standard HDTV is common, those of us who know that none of the DBS and cable providers are sending true 1080i still seek a good quality off-air antenna. At this point

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RCA 700 Series Radios Available

2005-12-20 Thread Neil McKie
a nice clean 10w full duplex on a 420-440MHz link channel all day long (continuous duty) with no pain or strain Mike WA6ILQ Go back to bed Michael, Neil McKie - WA6KLA Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Hamtronics T301 220 exciter Final andmicrophonics

2005-12-20 Thread Neil McKie
Or a 20 lb sledge hammer? Neil - WA6KLA Jim B. wrote: Bryan Fields wrote: As to the origional question, anyone fixed the microphonics problems with the exciter? heh-I have a fix-it involves small explosive devices... -- Jim Barbour WD8CHL Yahoo! Groups Links

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Hamtronics T301 220 exciter Final andmicrophonics

2005-12-20 Thread Neil McKie
That will work !! Neil Jim B. wrote: Neil McKie wrote: Or a 20 lb sledge hammer? Neil - WA6KLA Only if you can't get the explosives! Jim Jim B. wrote: Bryan Fields wrote: As to the origional question, anyone fixed the microphonics problems

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RCA 700 Series Radios Available

2005-12-20 Thread Neil McKie
with the 700 being lower power. Paul -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil McKie Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 8:19 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] RCA 700 Series Radios Available

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RCA 700 Series Radios Available

2005-12-20 Thread Neil McKie
Series 1000 and ML1000 are just a higher powered transmitter version of the RCA Series 700. BTW, the ML on ML1000 ... stood for Meadow Lands PA - where the RCA Office was then located. Hope this helps, Neil - WA6KLA Jim B. wrote: Neil McKie wrote: Excuse me Michael

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RCA 700 Series Radios Available

2005-12-20 Thread Neil McKie
, December 20, 2005 8:57 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] RCA 700 Series Radios Available Neil McKie wrote: Excuse me Michael ... I have several RCA Series 700 mobiles and stations here on both High-band and UHF - none of them have a single tube

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RCA 700 Series Radios Available

2005-12-20 Thread Neil McKie
Paul ... smile ... Neil Paul Finch wrote: Neil, Like I said, it been a good long time. Emphasis on good. Paul -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil McKie Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 2:07 PM

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RCA 500/700 Series Power Amp Module

2005-12-20 Thread Neil McKie
He's quite correct ... they be heavy. Neil Paul Finch wrote: Robin, As far as I can remember the 700 did not use any kind of module, it seems the multiplier stage showed out the top on the left hand. I think Neil has worked on them since I did, I do have at least two 700 VHF

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Shack 10% Off Coupon good to 12/23

2005-12-19 Thread Neil McKie
In analog, you can still receive a weak signal ... some snow but still watchable. Digital TV will allow to watch either a completely readable signal ... or nothing at all. Neil - WA6KLA Jim B. wrote: Mathew Quaife wrote: They don't want to be an accessory store, unless it

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Tune Procedure for Mitrek T43JJA

2005-12-18 Thread Neil McKie
You might want to start here: http://www.repeater-builder.com/mitrek/mitrek-index.html Neil - WA6KLA Scott wrote: Would anyone have the tune up procedure for a VHF T43JJA Mitrek, or maybe want to part with a manual. Putting together an APRS radio, and need it. Scott NA4IT

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Shack 10% Off Coupon good to 12/23

2005-12-18 Thread Neil McKie
AKAI also. I already have a RCA TV Neil McKie wrote: May work ok ... if you bother going to radio shaft at all ... Neil - WA6KLA Mike Morris wrote: Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 22:21:38 - Subject: Radio Shack 10% Off Coupon http://www.radioshack.com/graphics

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Shack 10% Off Coupon good to 12/23

2005-12-18 Thread Neil McKie
.. And the best part, Out Of Stock. Should be called The Out House ... out of this and out of that. Neil - WA6KLA 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Shack 10% Off Coupon good to 12/23

2005-12-17 Thread Neil McKie
May work ok ... if you bother going to radio shaft at all ... Neil - WA6KLA Mike Morris wrote: Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 22:21:38 - Subject: Radio Shack 10% Off Coupon http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/email/RSK_12_16_05_1.html Expires 23 December Yahoo! Groups Links

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Flexar

2005-12-12 Thread Neil McKie
Good question ... need to go find the manual first ... Neil at 4:24am here ... Rich wrote: Looking for a manual for a UHF Motorola FLEXAR. How do you make it a repeater? Would like to change the Crystals. Rich [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FS: RCA Super Carfone 500 Series

2005-12-09 Thread Neil McKie
I believe the RCA Super-Carfone 500 series was after the instant-heat era. You can tell the difference by a quick look at the front of the radio: the rectangular connector is the Super-Carfone - the round Cannon Connector is the Super-Carfone 500 Series. Neil - WA6KLA Glenn

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Channel Elements KXN1052A

2005-12-09 Thread Neil McKie
In my opinion, you should have started with International Crystal ... they may be more expensive but you would have been ahead by now instead of starting over each time. Ronnie Steve Rice wrote: Hmmm Seems I am batting 1000 on crystals for my Micor Transmitter from JAN. First

Re: [Repeater-Builder] arizona

2005-12-08 Thread Neil McKie
Looking at a (poorly drawn) map I have ... west of the highway between Phoenix and Flagstaff ... less than half way. May need a very detailed map to show it though. Neil JOHN MACKEY wrote: Can someone please tell me where TOWERS Mountain is in Arizona? thanks Yahoo!

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: History

2005-12-07 Thread Neil McKie
Did you ask me? Did I wade through the snow to the garage to look for it? No to both ... Neil Mike Morris WA6ILQ wrote: Nobody sent me anything. Not even a scan of the 8-85 issue of Ham Radio magazine Mike WA6ILQ PS - I'd much prefer a plain text version of the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: 4 or 5 TLE8032 UHF receivers.

2005-12-06 Thread Neil McKie
Is that a Motrac, Mocom-70 or Micor number? Neil - WA6KLA n9lv wrote: I am looking for at least 4 or more of the UHF receivers TLE8032. Let me know what you have and your asking price including shipping to Indiana. Thanks. Mathew N9LV Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit

Re: [Repeater-Builder] shipping suggestion

2005-12-06 Thread Neil McKie
I have the 41 cabinets and the doors ... how many of which do you want? Neil - WA6KLA Captainlance wrote: Hello. I am looking for Motorola Micor base/repeater cabinet doors, both the 41 and 46 inch ones... anyone have some to sell? Also looking for 40-50 Micor base power amp,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] shipping suggestion

2005-12-06 Thread Neil McKie
Oregon. Neil Captainlance wrote: I can use 4 doors, where are you located..? Lance - Original Message - From: Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 10:11 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] shipping suggestion

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor Tuning tools

2005-12-01 Thread Neil McKie
My Motorola diddle stick collection has the fiber tool for tuning the triple tuned cans in the T44A6A's Neil - WA6KLA Ken Arck wrote: Hmmm, I still have my genuine Motorola tuning tool set, complete with official geeky pocket protector! It even has the huge fiber tool for those

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for RF enclos

2005-12-01 Thread Neil McKie
I suppose you could build one out of unused double sided circuit board ... Neil - WA6KLA Jim, K8COP wrote: I have a Hamtronics LNP VHF Preselector board. I would like to install it in a RF tight box. Checked with Hamtronics and they have no such item and no advise as to where

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Linking 220/440

2005-11-29 Thread Neil McKie
Hello . KA9QJG wrote: Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Linking 220/440 Can the sites 'see' each other? YES If you don't have a spare 440 MHz receiver, I have a couple around here ... ---Thanks ButI Have a Maxtrac and a Spectra Tec - Hope this

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: trying to build my first repeater

2005-11-28 Thread Neil McKie
Unfortunately, I don't think so ... Neil Al Wolfe wrote: I think we've been had. This is obviously a joke isn't it? 73, Al, K9SI Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 01:10:07 - From: us_communications1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: trying to build my first repeater the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: trying to build my first repeater

2005-11-28 Thread Neil McKie
Slightly ... Neil Chuck Kelsey wrote: That was my thought. But he missed April 1st. Chuck Al Wolfe wrote: I think we've been had. This is obviously a joke isn't it? 73, Al, K9SI Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 01:10:07 - From: us_communications1 [EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GMRS in USA

2005-11-28 Thread Neil McKie
Question: Does the Johnson 6060 meet FCC Type Acceptance for GMRS? Neil - WA6KLA Mike Morris wrote: At 06:57 AM 11/28/05, you wrote: Interesting. I have a friend who was just asking me about a GMRS repeater for he and his wife. He has aprox. 50 acres of woods that he

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Two Tone Sequential Paging - UPDATE

2005-11-28 Thread Neil McKie
Hey Eric, Is that a suggestion I go look? Neil Eric Lemmon wrote: I read the EIA-374-A from cover to cover, and it doesn't have anything about two-tone sequential paging tone formats. So much for assuming that the title is accurate! Since Motorola developed the Quik-Call II

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6 meter repeater duplexer (not used)

2005-11-27 Thread Neil McKie
Are you referring to KDTN - Denton Texas? ERP is only 100 kW ... at 412m HAAT Neil - WA6KLA Paul Finch wrote: Hello, I am about 45 miles away from a channel 2 high powered TV station, should I be worried about he repeater I am building? Paul -Original Message-

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off Topic, but curiosity.............

2005-11-27 Thread Neil McKie
Also, those caps are probably not made anymore ... Since I have some here, would you like to buy them Ken? Neil Ken Arck wrote: At 03:19 PM 11/27/2005 +0100, you wrote: Can someone share why this ítems are so expensive??? ---Because PT Barnum was right? :-) Ken

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off Topic, but curiosity.............

2005-11-27 Thread Neil McKie
Good!! See you when you get here ... Neil Ken Arck wrote: At 03:29 PM 11/27/2005 -0800, you wrote: Also, those caps are probably not made anymore ... Since I have some here, would you like to buy them Ken? ---Heh, I happen to have a few of 'em in the junkbox myself.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] trying to build my first repeater

2005-11-27 Thread Neil McKie
Well, it is like this ... us_communications1 wrote: I attempting to build my first repeater. I have always preferred to have the best audio quality for my equipment. My training has always told me that tube equipment delivers the richest/fullest audio. So I have been rounding up all

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: trying to build my first repeater

2005-11-27 Thread Neil McKie
What frequency pair are you planning to put this on? By the model numbers you gave, I seriously doubt the FCC will allow those radios on any commercial 2-way radio frequency. If going into the amateur radio band, you will need to adjust the transmitter deviation to conform with your

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: trying to build my first repeater

2005-11-27 Thread Neil McKie
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, it is like this ... us_communications1 wrote: I attempting to build my first repeater. I have always preferred to have the best audio quality for my equipment. My training has always told me that tube

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: trying to build my first repeater

2005-11-27 Thread Neil McKie
... nj902 wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, us_communications1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR IS DIRECTION OF HOW OTHERS DID THIS. the radios are 30+ years old so i can't believe that i am the first to think of using the higer quality tube equipment.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Looking for Dave Fortenberry, NA6DF

2005-11-27 Thread Neil McKie
We have one of those in Bend, Oregon each week. Neil - WA6KLA skipp025 wrote: Email me direct if you can't find him... I see him each wednesday at the super secret electronics geek lunch in Sacramento... plus I have his phone numbers and an alternate email address. skipp

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: trying to build my first repeater

2005-11-27 Thread Neil McKie
... skipp025 wrote: Perhaps I did not make myself clear. The repeater i am building will be nearly hi-fidelity audio and such is why i intend to use tube equipment. Z.! oop's I fell asleep. A tube repeater gear means you're obviously not paying the utility bill.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Looking for Dave Fortenberry, NA6DF

2005-11-27 Thread Neil McKie
Now you know where we are ... where are you? We meet every Wednesday - late morning at 11:30am ... talk-in is on 146.70 or 147.36 MHz Neil skipp025 wrote: Invite us up for lunch some time... you and any other group member are always welcome to join us... s. Neil McKie

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: trying to build my first repeater

2005-11-27 Thread Neil McKie
Almost like the Heath-quit W5M audio amplifiers? Neil nj902 wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Richard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, I'll bite... what does TAS stand for? ___ TAS = the absolute sound

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: trying to build my first repeater

2005-11-27 Thread Neil McKie
I'm in the TAB Books #1212 only ... name and picture. Neil nj902 wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Careful, my picture is in the Ken Sessions Book - Tab Books #1212

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: trying to build my first repeater

2005-11-27 Thread Neil McKie
heard that Motorola still made a few of them as late as about 1964. Larry Original Message: - From: Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2005 18:57:13 -0800 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: trying to build my first repeater

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