Re: [Repeater-Builder] NHRC-2 PC Board Art

2008-05-28 Thread Paul Guello
You used to be able to get just the board with the programmed PIC from NHRC. I think FAR cicuits also used to have the boards. It might be worth checking. The websites are NHRC.net and farcircuits.net. Paul, kb9wlc - Original Message From: Keith Dobbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] SPARE PARTS FOR YAESU RADIOS

2008-02-01 Thread Paul Guello
Did you try contacting Yaesu directly? I have ordered parts directly from them in the past. This is from their website: For customer service, technical support or parts, please call 714-827-7600. Paul KB9WLC Peter P J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am in

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Scotchkoat

2008-01-07 Thread Paul Guello
Try some citrus based solvent. Scott Zimmerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Use Scotchkoat from 3M to seal the antennas but don’t get it on you, it sticks to you as well as it does the antennas. Any one know of any solvents that can be used to remove it?? I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] New DB-224 w/water cooled phasing harness???

2008-01-06 Thread Paul Guello
If by inverted you mean the antenna is mounted upside down then the drain holes for condensation are pointing up instead of down. And the water trapped inside would not be able to drain out. Paul kc4wdi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We have installed several new

RE: [Repeater-Builder] WYGG (RF Radiation Hazard Warning Signs?)

2008-01-03 Thread Paul Guello
The FCC data base lists their ERP as 1.5KW and antenna height as 26 meters AMSL. http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?list=0facid=19867 n9wys [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I did some checking on station WYGG. 1) They are licensed for 100W; they were operating at 240W.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Spectrum Communications SCR 77 UHF repeater

2007-08-23 Thread Paul Guello
If I remember right the prom they used had more than one section and so could be re-programmed. Just one jumper needed to be changed to address the new section. Paul --- Ron Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tim, If the IDer has a PROM then little can and should be done to go another way...a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] tower mounts

2007-07-01 Thread Paul Guello
Try Sabre Site Solutions http://www.sabrecom.com/tower_components_catalog.aspx Paul, kb9wlc --- JOHN MACKEY [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need to get mounts for side mounting an antenna to a tower. Who is supplying stuff like that now days?

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Tower Climbing Safety and Certification

2007-06-17 Thread Paul Guello
That link didn't work, try this one; http://mrtmag.com/mag/radio_tower_climbingsafety_rescue/index.html Paul kb9wlc --- Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mobile Radio Technology (MRT) magazine has an interesting article about tower climbing here:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FW: VSWR Issues

2007-05-28 Thread Paul Guello
What you want is called an isolator. This is a circulator with the required RF load already attached. Telewave makes some that will work in the 2-meter ham band. http://www.telewave.com/pricelist/isolators.html Paul kb9wlc --- Mike Besemer (WM4B) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At some point in

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Jerrold Commander IV Modulator for ATV

2007-04-29 Thread Paul Guello
It would be simpler and cheaper to find a tuneable or frequency agile modulator. Jerrold, Blonder Tongue, DX Antenna, Drake, and Olson are just a few of the companies that make them. I've seen them for as little as $20. Paul kb9wlc --- Wallace Steinbrecher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gentlemen,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] wanted ISD1420p Voice chip

2007-04-02 Thread Paul Guello
I can use 2 of these too. Paul Guello, kb9wlc --- DCFluX [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks like Digikey turned them into a special order item.I just checked my lab and for some reason I have 4 tubes of the ISD1420P. I have about 60 of them with a date code of 0009. So I will make

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 4 bay folded j pole questions

2007-03-27 Thread Paul Guello
You may find it works OK on 2 meters. Probably not good enough for a repeater though. There has been discussions here before about extending the elements and building new harnesses. The harness is made up of 75 ohm and 35 ohm Vaporlock weather proof coax cut to multiples of 1/4 wavelength.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] still looking for

2007-01-17 Thread Paul Guello
Why not just order the basic kit from NHRC? These are inexpensive and the rest of the parts could be picked up from another supplier. Paul --- Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Iam still looking for a cheap NHRC controller to use on a preoject, Iam in the UK. If you have one please mail me

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Isolator/Circulator

2007-01-07 Thread Paul Guello
From a previous message on this group; Many radio communications equipment manufacturers make isolators: EMR, Celwave, Decibel Products, Telewave, TX-RX, and also Andrew, Connecticut Microwave, MECA, REC-USA, and Raditek, and many more. Contact suppliers such as TESSCO or TALLEY for prices. Paul

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Isolator/Circulator

2007-01-07 Thread Paul Guello
From a previous message on this group; Many radio communications equipment manufacturers make isolators: EMR, Celwave, Decibel Products, Telewave, TX-RX, and also Andrew, Connecticut Microwave, MECA, REC-USA, and Raditek, and many more. Contact suppliers such as TESSCO or TALLEY for prices. Paul

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Bowmar Crystals Ordered, all the RX not working for GE EXEC II mobiles

2007-01-01 Thread Paul Guello
Take a look at the spec sheet for the elements. The mastr ii exec elements have selected capacitors for different frequencies. If the new frequency is enough of a change from the old frequency you will need to change them. Paul kb9wlc --- Mathew Quaife [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Chuck,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Slide rails for 19 rack mount.

2006-12-25 Thread Paul Guello
Try ebay for rack slide rails. http://cgi.ebay.com/Accuride-150-Chassis-Slides-DEC-19-rack_W0QQitemZ170063543843QQihZ007QQcategoryZ20316QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem or search for item # 170063543843 Also drawer slides are similar and may also work. Paul kb9wlc --- n9lv [EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Exec II, I want to make a portable repeater, is it all the same

2006-12-05 Thread Paul Guello
I built one completely within the exec II box using a NHRC-4 controller. The second channel of the controller is brought out so a second radio can be connected as a UHF link back to the big repeater. I have most of the info and when I get it all together I'll upload it to the repeater builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted: 1 5/8 N-type air hardline connector

2006-11-26 Thread Paul Guello
Try Surplus Sales of Nebraska they have some; http://www.surplussales.com/Connectors/HardL-4.html Paul kb9wlc --- dvickn4ome [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Recently our repeater site was burglarized and the connector along with several feet of the 1 5/8 air hardline was stolen. (for the copper)

RE: [Repeater-Builder]Repeater Controller

2006-11-23 Thread Paul Guello
Here's a link to the RC-210 that he was talking about; http://www.ah6le.net/arcom/rc210/rc210.html also look on ebay for item # 3092970014 Paul kb9wlc --- Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Neal, You may be referring to the Pacific Research model RI-210 repeater controller for the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Double the gain or double the power?

2006-05-30 Thread Paul Guello
First check the VSWR. (it may be going up when you add the second set of elements, the harness must be done correctly for the VSWR to stay low) If the VSWR is OK or things are corrected so it seems OK then retune the duplexer using a Spectrum Analyzer and Return Loss Bridge. Do this with the

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Need source for RF RCA connectors

2006-05-28 Thread Paul Guello
I had sample from Switchcraft of a nice right angle rca plug. I tried it in a GE mastr ii repeater and it worked just fine. Look for part number 3502RA. http://www.switchcraft.com/ Paul kb9wlc --- Jeff DePolo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Geez, lots of discussion, but nobody answered the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] accepting recommendations

2006-05-07 Thread Paul Guello
A licensed amateur radio operator would know that what you are proposing is illegal. Also, the chief engineer of the radio station should be doing the engineering, not you. Remote broadcast regulations are covered by part 74 of the FCC rules are very clear. A license is required and it is not

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Simple PIC Repeater Controller

2006-05-01 Thread Paul Guello
I agree, it is a repeater remote controller (used to controll the power, commnands and accessories) and not really what is normally called a repeater controller. Paul kb9wlc --- Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ron Wright, Skywarn Coodinator wrote: Dinesh, Looked at your controller. Looks

[Repeater-Builder] NHRC-2 + MASTRII

2006-04-21 Thread Paul Guello
I'm trying to interface a NHRC-2 controller into a Mastr II repeater station (the continuos duty actual repeater). The GE controller works fine. But if I connect the NHRC and pull the GE then keying up lasts about a second then it un-keys and re-keys continuosly until you release the handheld.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] heliax connectors

2006-04-15 Thread Paul Guello
Try Surplus Sales of Nebraska first, they usually have new old stock ones and ebay can be a good source too. Paul kb9wlc --- Tim and Janet Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where is the best place to get 7/8 heliax connectors reasonably priced. I am looking for N female type. Tim

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-224 versions

2006-04-07 Thread Paul Guello
If this is for a repeater you definately want the one designed for 2 meters. I've been screwing around with modifying one of the 150's for months trying to get the swr down. It would have been worth it to buy a new one for 2m in the first place after all the time you put in to it. Paul, kb9wlc,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Anetenna Help

2006-04-07 Thread Paul Guello
I've made an antenna whip out of a stainless steel heliac welding rod. If you can scounge one, that might work. Paul, kb9wlc --- Thomas Flint [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a dual band magent mount antenna, the other day during high winds I lost the antenna part. Do to financial issues

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: LM-386 audio buffer board

2006-02-07 Thread Paul Guello
I'd be interested in some too. Paul kb9wlc --- ldgelectronics [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a board that is 90% of that. It was meant to be used with an off board pot and does not have the .05 uF / 10 ohm network. This was for another project that never took off. I have hundreds of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB 224 Antenna Orientation on a large (?25 ft.) faced tower

2005-11-28 Thread Paul Guello
What broadcasters do to get the best pattern on a large tower is to mount the antenna on the leg coming straignt off the leg. (perpendicular with the opposite face) Paul --- Roger White [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, many thanks. I do not have the old catalog and remember something about the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RF Tilt Compensator Schematic?

2005-11-12 Thread Paul Guello
Just buy the tilt compensator or an amp that has one internal. Try Toner cable equipment and Quality RF services, those are two companies I remeber dealing with, there are several more. Paul kb9wlc --- DCFluX [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is 75 Ohm cable, Paticualrly RG-6 Plenum which has

Re: [Repeater-Builder] decibel db-224 (vhf) drawings)

2005-08-08 Thread Paul Guello
Yes, I'd like to see them. Paul kb9wlc --- skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would anyone be interested in drawings of the Decibel DB-224-A (150-160MHz) DB-224-E (138-150MHz) Antennas? Like the previous UHF Decibel Antenna drawings scanned into pdf file and available on my sonic

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Any ideas? (a little off topic)

2005-07-30 Thread Paul Guello
If I understand what you want to, get a radar image to a remote or mobile location. I thought about two ways to do this. First, break it down into source and transport. The radar image or source material could either be taken directly from a video output of a computer (use a video card that

RE: [Repeater-Builder] crystals

2005-07-21 Thread Paul Guello
I have never had a problem with JAN or Bomar, and International is good too, but expensive. Paul, kb9wlc --- Ron Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Best places I ran accross that are still making crystals are International, 800-725-1426, in OK and Bomar, 800-526-3935. For a pair including

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: PARTS

2005-06-08 Thread Paul Guello
For circuit board materials and supplies: Circuit Specialists and Edlie Electronics carry most supplies. For circuit boards ready made for assembling projects from magazine articles (mostly ham radio) Far Circuits http://www.farcircuits.net/ Paul KB9WLC --- KE5CTY Bob [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] PARTS

2005-06-05 Thread Paul Guello
Besides the other companies mentioned I use: Ocean State Electronics http://www.oselectronics.com/ Electronic Goldmine http://www.goldmine-elec.com/default.htm Dan's Small Parts and Kits http://www.danssmallpartsandkits.net/ Circuit Specialists http://www.web-tronics.com/ DC Kits

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help in selecting 2 bay antenna

2004-12-22 Thread Paul Guello
Are you sure that's the correct part number? It does not come up on the Decibel web site. --- Richard Ranta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seasons greetings to you all! Our club is in the process of moving its repeater and we're going to go with a new antenna. The problem is, the company who

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for custom made cables

2004-12-17 Thread Paul Guello
RCA plug to BNC jack adapters are readily available. With that adapter all you need then is a N to BNC cable, much easier to find or make. Paul kb9wlc --- w9mwq [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone know of a good source for made up custom cables for repeater use. Or might someone have what

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Update: Problem with Spectrum Communications Corp.

2004-12-14 Thread Paul Guello
Did you guys send a check or use a credit card? If you used a credit card, then contact the credit card company and explain the situation, they should give you a credit. That's how I resolved my last business with Spectrum after they did not respond for months. Paul --- russ [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Repeater-Builder] return loss bridge?

2004-12-13 Thread Paul Guello
The Eagle RLB150x4 is the one I use; http://www.eagle-1st.com/prod/pr2/RLB4/RLB4.htm Paul kb9wlc --- doug [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i am looking for a return loss bridge anyone? doug Yahoo! Groups Links [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 802.11b wireless

2004-12-09 Thread Paul Guello
Has anyone tried a bi-directional amplifier like this one on ebay; http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=61815item=5736479461rd=1ssPageName=WDVW Check the ARRL site for more information on ham use; http://www.arrl.org/hsmm/project.html And check this link for a cool waveguide

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Supplier of bi-directional RF amps.

2004-11-23 Thread Paul Guello
What frequency or band does it need to operate on? Paul kb9wlcJack Hood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Folks!I wonder if you can help? I am looking for suppliers of low power (around +20dBM) in building bi-directional amplfiers. It doesn't matter if the suppler is US or Europe based.Thanks in

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB264-A vs -C dimensions

2004-10-31 Thread Paul Guello
Changing the spacing between elements will change theangle the signal radiates at slightly. Usually done to bring the signal down further. Paul Guello, kb9wlc Paul Kelley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Chuck,I have seen you mention that rule of thumb before. In this case the manufacturer

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Controller

2004-09-27 Thread Paul Guello
Have you checked out the inexpensive controller kits from NHRC? They may have more features than you need, but they are easy to build and small. http://www.nhrc.net/ Paul, KB9WLC --- goreks2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello I want to build a simple repeater controller to have as a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Controller

2004-09-27 Thread Paul Guello
Ed, The Link RLC-4 is a 4 port controller, I don't think NHRC has anything like that. Paul"Mr. Edgar McKinney" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do they have a controller like the LINK's RLC-4?EdPaul Guello wrote: Have you checked out the inexpensive controller kits from NHRC? They may have more

Re: [Repeater-Builder] message error

2004-08-30 Thread Paul Guello
Don't assume that antenna gain is the only thing that effects range. Antenna height, size and length of feedline, quality of antenna and how it is mounted and duplexer quality and tuning all effect range as well as transmitter power and overall receiver sensitivity. High RF enviroments can also

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FCC Enforcment

2004-06-10 Thread Paul Guello
I'd like to get the rest of this video. Any idea where one would look? It says 'MetroVision 7 abc', but no indication of where they are. Paul, kb9wlc --- Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is a link for an interesting article about interference of radio signal and how they are tracked down

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Small Repeater controller

2004-05-26 Thread Paul Guello
If you need remote functionality, the NHRC-4 is a dual port controller so you can connect two radios to it. It's about 3"x 3.75". The partial kit is $40 and the other parts run about $35 to $40, so it can be put together for $75 to $80. It's a nice product. Here's a link;

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help needed finding sources of interference

2004-04-26 Thread Paul Guello
Is there an Air Base in the neighborhood? We have interference on the UHF band here also. Several technicians spent a lot of time tracing it to the local Air Base using direction finding techniques. The Air Force people just tell you to go away, when questioned. Checking the rules, the military

[Repeater-Builder] Manual for MSR2000

2004-04-25 Thread Paul Guello
Anyone out there in repeater land have a manual they could spare or share for a MSR2000? Or know where one is available? Paul, kb9wlc Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos: High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25¢ Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Decibel repeater antenna question......

2004-04-18 Thread Paul Guello
One of the most impressive features of the Decibel antennas is their longevity. They will easily last 20 to 30 years, if installed correctly. These are well designed, well built and worth the investment.bradley glen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi AllThanks to all for the many responses to my

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Decibel repeater antenna question-unbalanced radiating loops

2004-04-16 Thread Paul Guello
I found the link to the information on the Decibel harness. It's still on theKC5DGC web site. The discussion on the list was that it was mostly correct. http://www.kc5dgc.net/db224.htm Paul kb9wlc Coy Hilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 2 meter 4 bay uses a coaxial matching harness to connect

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Decibel repeater antenna question-unbalanced radiating loops

2004-04-15 Thread Paul Guello
There are not any baluns on these antennas. If I remember right, they use 75 ohm coax on each bay (odd multiples of quarter wave length) and 35 ohm coax on the feed (again odd multiples) to match the impedance to 50 ohms. This info was on the group a while back, somebody must still have it.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] morse code ID

2004-04-11 Thread Paul Guello
There's a PIC based id'er project in one of the recent ARRL handbooks. If you are in to building, that one could be build for under $20. The pc board may be available from FAR circuits. Also, there was someone that had a web site that was making one like this for under $30, I can't find the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] morse code ID

2004-04-11 Thread Paul Guello
Here's a bunch of links on cw ider's, the first 2 are $30 ider's; http://www.amateurradioproducts.com/beacon.html http://www.qth.com/w9xt/beacon.html The arrl site has the firmware available for download for the PIC based repeater cw ider project by W9/XT. It's called PICCWID.ZIP dated

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Fan audio

2004-04-10 Thread Paul Guello
Thanks, this makes sense to me, I'll try it. It is a portable repeater so I would like the fan to run off of the same DC supply as the rest of the rig. PaulKen Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 02:22 PM 4/9/2004 -0400, you wrote:Either run AC fans or use a different power supply than the one

Re: [Repeater-Builder] help with finding a controller

2004-04-09 Thread Paul Guello
For that price, you may not even find a used one. You could put together a NHRC controller and mount it in a box for under a hundred dollars. Check out their web site; http://www.nhrc.net/ Paul, KB9WLCMike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know a few places I can look for a controller that

[Repeater-Builder] Fan audio

2004-04-09 Thread Paul Guello
I put a dc fan on the portable repeater and now I get a slight buz on the audio. Anybody have any idea how to get rid of the buz? I tried putting a capacitor across it and an inductor in series, do I need a larger inductor? Paul, KB9WLCDo you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business $15K Web Design

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB: Feed-through caps

2004-01-02 Thread Paul Guello
Try; http://www.oselectronics.com/ They have a couple of different ones. Also, I have some I could spare. Let meknow the value that you need. Paul, KB9WLCGeorge Salzmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All,Happy, Merry and all that good stuff. I left my partsbag up at the site a couple weeks ago,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Transmission line cost performance comparisons

2003-11-27 Thread Paul Guello
Cable Xperts has a lot of this information on their website. Check it out; http://www.cablexperts.com/cfdocs/cat.cfm?ItemGroup=1itmsub=0BSKT=0USA_ship=1c=0 Paul, kb9wlcBudd Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Happy Turkey Day All Anyone know of a cost and performance comparison done on

Re: [Repeater-Builder] RADIO

2003-11-02 Thread Paul Guello
Here's a couple of companies to look at: http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/ http://www.tentec.com/Xcvrkit.htm Paul, kb9wlcedel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi I am a young ham, treying to find a homebrew radio to build, should not be to hard, but pref. 2M , and others would be fine toothanxedd Your