[Repeater-Builder] Re: Intermod Calculation

2010-08-20 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
It occurs whether or not the repeater transmitter is keyed. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jeff DePolo j...@... wrote: Before we get into the math, an important question that needs to be answered is whether or not this mix occurs when your repeater transmitter is unkeyed.

[Repeater-Builder] DOSBox to Program Radios

2010-08-09 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
DOSBox (www.dosbox.com) is an x86 emulator with DOS. It works great for programming those radios that need old, slow PCs for the software. I use it on my MacBook dual booting into Windows 7 and using an IO Gear USB serial dongle on COM1. So far I've programmed a couple of Radius M1225's and a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DSP404 beta 5.18 released

2010-08-01 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
I found what looks like unfinished release notes on the Wiki here: http://linkcomm.com/wiki/index.php?title=DSP4_V5.18_Changes --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Stanley Stanukinos ka5...@... wrote: It looks like a kernel update and some cleanup. The notes are buried in the Wiki. I

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 420Mhz Radio for Voter?

2010-07-30 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
be around $50.00. If you need the cabinet and power supply it would be $400.00 plus actual shipping. Butch, KE7FEL/r On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 1:33 PM, Tim - WD6AWP tisaw...@... wrote: Those CDM radios are a bit pricy at $550 each. But I appreciate the suggestion. And you've given me

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 420Mhz Radio for Voter?

2010-07-30 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 1:33 PM, Tim - WD6AWP tisaw...@... wrote: Those CDM radios are a bit pricy at $550 each. But I appreciate the suggestion. And you've given me some ideas. I still like the idea of building an out of band repeater for the remote receive site from a Micor chassis. I

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 420Mhz Radio for Voter?

2010-07-30 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
I guess you don't care to elaborate. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, MCH m...@... wrote: Not even close. Joe M. Tim - WD6AWP wrote: Are the CDM's similar to the Radius M1225?

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 420Mhz Radio for Voter?

2010-07-30 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
made it through. Do you need just the transmitter, receiver and the card cage or do you want the complete radio with power supply and cabinet? Do you need pictures of the repeater? Thanks, Butch, KE7FEL/r On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 5:03 PM, Tim - WD6AWP tisaw...@... wrote: Butch

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 420Mhz Radio for Voter?

2010-07-29 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
Those CDM radios are a bit pricy at $550 each. But I appreciate the suggestion. And you've given me some ideas. I still like the idea of building an out of band repeater for the remote receive site from a Micor chassis. I would need a 406-420 exciter, bandpass filter and trippler. If anybody

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 420Mhz Radio for Voter?

2010-07-29 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
I emailed Spantek. They told me they don't do Micor's any more. CW Wofle appears to not be in business as I can't find them on the web. Any other ideas where I might find some UHF low split Micor parts? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Morris wa6...@... wrote: Look at W6KGBs

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Recommendations for a Voter Link

2010-07-27 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
] On Behalf Of Tim - WD6AWP Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 3:19 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Recommendations for a Voter Link I'm going to start working on building a link for a remote receiver. I already have a voter and I'll be using a VHF Micor receiver

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 420Mhz Radio for Voter?

2010-07-27 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
Jeff, When you say low split, are you talking about the Motorola TRE1201/TRE8031 406-420 Mhz receivers? What Canadian sources might have these? --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jeff DePolo j...@... wrote: What is a good radio for building a one way 420 link? The link will be for

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 420Mhz Radio for Voter?

2010-07-27 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
Thanks Jeff, I'll keep looking around for those low split UHF Micor receivers. What about the transmit side? Maybe I should look for a unified chassis low split UHF repeater. Swap out the UHF receiver for a VHF high band receiver and use that for my remote receiver site. Then use the low

[Repeater-Builder] Recommendations for a Voter Link

2010-07-25 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
I'm going to start working on building a link for a remote receiver. I already have a voter and I'll be using a VHF Micor receiver strip for the remote. A couple of mobiles that tune down to 420 might be good as I don't have a lot room. I'm thinking the link transmitter will be keyed 7x24 with

[Repeater-Builder] Which Micor RX for Two Meters

2010-06-05 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
I have the following Micor receivers. TLD4071B, TLD5781AV, and TLD8271B3. Unfortunately none are in range 2. Which, if any of these would be the best for a receiver on 144.5 Tim WD6AWP

[Repeater-Builder] Re: White Noise on Micor TX

2010-05-23 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
That seems unlikely I don't hear it in the local speaker. There is no detectable desense or other noise on the RX signal. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Doug Hutchison specialq@... wrote: Might the RX be hearing the TX?

[Repeater-Builder] White Noise on Micor TX

2010-05-22 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
radios with higher audio frequency response. Anyone ever run into this before? Tim WD6AWP

[Repeater-Builder] Antenna Paint

2010-03-17 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
I picked up a used Telewave antenna ANT150F6-2. It has a minor case of the fiberglass fuzzies and most of the blue paint is gone as it has been in the elements for 15 years. Should I paint it, apply a cote of resin, or just leave it alone? -- Tim, WD6AWP

[Repeater-Builder] WTB - Motorola Cabinet Doors

2010-02-16 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
I'm in need of a couple of doors for a 45 inch tall Motorola cabinet. The doors measure approximately 44 x 20.5 inches. If you have a couple with the vents in tact please contact me. Thanks, Tim WD6AWP

[Repeater-Builder] Re: HP 8924C

2010-01-15 Thread Tim - WD6AWP
I bought one from eBay. Seller is local to me in Anaheim. I was very happy with the transaction. Seller: Joon S Kyong Anaheim, CA 92805 United States http://myworld.ebay.com/jtselessPageName=STRK:MEFSX:SELLERID --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Ralph S. Turk w7...@... wrote: Looking