[Repeater-Builder] Ramsey COM3010 Service Monitor Opinions

2007-09-01 Thread Vincent Caruso
I am seriously thinking of purchasing a Ramsey COM3010 Service Monitor for my home bench and was wondering if anyone else on the list is familiar with this, owns one or has worked with one. I would love to hear the pros and cons on this product before taking the 4K plunge. Thanks in advance

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ramsey COM3010 Service Monitor Opinions

2007-09-01 Thread Vincent Caruso
Agreed, thats the only thing holding me up from taking the plunge. George Henry wrote:  The major complaint that I have heard about it is the lack of a 'scope... - Original Message - *From:* Vincent Caruso mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length between added cavity and duplexer

2007-07-26 Thread Vincent Caruso
Hey, I thought I was the only one that ran in to the 2X4 cross arms.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR IIe dozing off

2007-07-24 Thread Vincent Caruso
Is it out of band? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have any of you experienced a MASTR IIe dozing off? No open fuses, no loose connections, it just forgets that it is supposed to key up when the receiver squelch opens. After resetting the control module, it works fine for a day or so and then the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR IIe dozing off

2007-07-24 Thread Vincent Caruso
I had a similar problem on 2M, I'll have to dig up the notes and see what we did exactly, but if I remember correctly it was a simple fix. I'll get back to you over the weekend. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good question! It is operating at 144.69 / 145.29. What do you think may be going on?

Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR IIe dozing off

2007-07-24 Thread Vincent Caruso
). Vexing problem. Steve NU5D - BTW that tip came from Pete Lascelle at GE, or EGE, or Comnet, or MA/COM now days... Vincent Caruso wrote: Is it out of band? [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:KE4ADV%40aol.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:KE4ADV%40aol.com wrote: Have any of you experienced

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mini - UHF Connector

2007-04-18 Thread Vincent Caruso
Thats funny, I was just reading your original post and when you mentioned tightening with pliers I was about to reply asking if you were using the RS connectors. I have a friend that used those and could never figure out why he had so many problems. Don KA9QJG wrote: __,_._, Well Eric

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater cabinets for free

2007-02-08 Thread Vincent Caruso
I am interested Vince KC2LSN Richard Velez wrote: I have two repeater cabinets to give away. They are 5 1/2 and 6' tall. Deep cabinet double rail. Avalable now in Brooklyn, NY. I can be reached at 718-999-1436 Thanks Rich N2ROW Yahoo! Groups Links

[Repeater-Builder] Re: F/S 120 Watt Midland UHF Continuous Duty Repeater Amplifier

2007-02-08 Thread Vincent Caruso
Last Call before ebay F/S 120 Watt Midland UHF Continuous Duty Repeater Amplifier This unit was our shop spare and saw about 96 hours worth of use. It takes 5 watts to drive and puts out 120 watts. I believe these were manufactured for Midland by TPL The unit is rack mountable and

[Repeater-Builder] F/S 120 Watt Midland UHF Continuous Duty Repeater Amplifier

2007-01-28 Thread Vincent Caruso
F/S 120 Watt Midland UHF Continuous Duty Repeater Amplifier This unit was our shop spare and saw about 96 hours worth of use. It takes 5 watts to drive and puts out 120 watts. I believe these were manufactured for Midland by TPL The unit is rack mountable and comes with rack mount kit. We

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Spectra time-bomb caps.

2007-01-19 Thread Vincent Caruso
Is there a link to this article? I had a copy of instructions on re capping once but misplaced it when I upgraded my hard drive. Thanks Steve Murphy wrote: Hello everyone, A couple of weeks ago, I sent Bob, WA1MIK a message thanking him for his fine article on recapping the Spectra radios.

[Repeater-Builder] For Sale GE MVP Repeater

2007-01-16 Thread Vincent Caruso
I just took out of service an MVP repeater on the 464.XXX /469.XXX it is already duplexed and wired for a Zetron model 38 controller. This radio was privately labeled for Logisticon by GE and is in a blue case with just an on off switch on the front and the mic connector on the side. It was

Re: [Repeater-Builder] For Sale GE MVP Repeater

2007-01-16 Thread Vincent Caruso
It wasn't a typo, I have been getting complaints since the day we changed it :) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/16/2007 6:45:01 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It was in use until 1/12/07 and in good working condition the only reason we pulled

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Radio Tone Control

2007-01-08 Thread Vincent Caruso
Some info can be found on the Midian site in pdf at the following link http://www.midians.com/pdf/tone_signaling.pdf Telex has some info on their site as well, but most common commercial gear only interfaces to certain radios for multiple channel control otherwise you are limited to one two

Re: [Repeater-Builder] For Sale Midland Base Tech Transmitter Receiver 450 - 470 MHz

2006-12-22 Thread Vincent Caruso
For Preamps try http://www.advancedreceiver.com/index1.html Neal Newman wrote: Its been awhile what Companies still make good Preamp preselectors for repeaters not overly expensive? VHF and UHF I am also looking For someone near central NJ that can reprogram a Motorola R-100 UHF

[Repeater-Builder] For Sale Midland Base Tech Transmitter Receiver 450 - 470 MHz

2006-12-21 Thread Vincent Caruso
I have the last two spare pieces to our Midland repeaters (we just upgraded), These were kept in the shop as spares and saw very little use. For Sale 1 Midland 71 - 5051B Transmitter 450-470 MHz (puts out 5 watts to drive an amplifier) 1 Midland 71-5052B Receiver 450 - 470 MHz Both include

Re: [Repeater-Builder] For Sale Midland Base Tech Transmitter Receiver 450 - 470 MHz

2006-12-21 Thread Vincent Caruso
whole units for swap and runs if a site went down. I'll email you pics shortly. gervais fillion wrote: Vince do you have any pictures? are they transmitting or just for spare parts?? 73/s gervais ve2ckn Original Message Follows From: Vincent Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply

Re: [Repeater-Builder] For Sale Midland Base Tech Transmitter Receiver 450 - 470 MHz

2006-12-21 Thread Vincent Caruso
Pics. a b are the transmitter c d are the receiver gervais fillion wrote: Vince do you have any pictures? are they transmitting or just for spare parts?? 73/s gervais ve2ckn Original Message Follows From: Vincent Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Repeater-Builder

[Repeater-Builder] Looking for small Mastr II Station Cabinet

2006-07-28 Thread Vincent Caruso
I am looking for one or possibly two of the small Mastr II Cabinets. Must have the covers. Also I am looking for 2 covers for the 42 cabinet. Contact me off list please Vince Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] repeater location fees

2006-05-31 Thread Vincent Caruso
If you are in nj and going on my tower 200.00 to 450.00per month depending on tower location. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Depends on who you are, where you are, who owns the tower, how much money you don't have ... and a few other gotchas ... Neil Original Message From: [EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wount To Find Out About Buiding A New Repeter

2006-05-30 Thread Vincent Caruso
. losses for the duplexer,connecters and feedline and max, gain on antenna and radiation pattern he could achieve 200w ERP or more. Doug N3DAB/WPRX486 GMRS/WPJL709 LM --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Vincent Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Problem #1 is that on 462.675

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Tower Climber needed in NJ

2006-04-21 Thread Vincent Caruso
Is anyone or dose anyone know of a good tower climber in NJ at a fair price? We have an opportunity to move a few of our systems to a higher elevation on a 60' tower. Thanks in a advance YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE DRC-200

2006-03-23 Thread Vincent Caruso
Dan, It will go in to the ham band with some tuning, If i remember correctly the software allows you to enter ham frequencies with no problems,it dose have an internal controller with 15 users on ccts or dcs or a combination of.The controller dose have CWID and courtesy tone capability

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Quick CW ID'er

2006-03-19 Thread Vincent Caruso
there is an ID-8 listed on e-bay item # 9701026398 Eric Lemmon wrote: Bill, Cheap is not always best.The easy solution is a Communications Specialists ID-8, which costs about $70.Go here: http://www.com-spec.com/id8.htm Since most mobile radios have DC power at the mike connector,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 6mtr duplexer

2006-03-18 Thread Vincent Caruso
where are you located? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks to all who replied. It appears I was asking too much for the set ($1200), and I have been informed that everything else is pretty much worthless except for the duplexer. So, I have decided to scrap the hardline and the antenna,

[Repeater-Builder] Midland Base Tech Repeater Controller Question

2006-03-14 Thread Vincent Caruso
Hello All, I was just gifted with a project involving a Midland UHF Base-Tech repeater, the preliminary check on this thing seem fine 9operating as a base), however while sitting in storage someone glommed the controller and CTCSS boards. My questions are, has anyone on this board interfaced

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Co-Locating in an Elevator Room

2006-02-22 Thread Vincent Caruso
This is a new one to me.I have several remote receivers and repeaters co-located in elevator rooms along side several PD FD systems, and never ran in to this problem.I think the elevator company may be trying to get out of their contract and using your equipment as the excuse.NFPA dose

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GE Parts

2006-02-03 Thread Vincent Caruso
New London Technology http://www.newlondontech.com/ rthollenbeck wrote: Does anyone have a sorce for GE parts other than Macom. It's my understanding Macom requires a $350.00 min parts order.I need 12 parts worth about $30.00.That would be alot of extras! Yahoo!

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Funding

2006-01-17 Thread Vincent Caruso
Couldn't have said it better myself Jim B. wrote: Dan Babilla wrote: Best bet is to get with either a City or County Emergency MAnagement group and work a site from that angle, Two words: Tall hospitals... YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Funding

2006-01-05 Thread Vincent Caruso
Whats the issue with the water company site? We recently got access to the local water commission tower site no problems no questions free of charge. It did however take them forever to bring our request in front of the commission meeting since it was not a pressing issue. Dave VanHorn

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Assistance in Michigan.

2006-01-05 Thread Vincent Caruso
For starters dump the RG 8 Feedline and invest in some 1/2 or 7/8Hard Line (depending on distance btwn Antenna Repeater) Also what brand type of repeater is this? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll try what Eric mentioned when I get a chance to go out to the site... as for now, I'll try to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Funding

2006-01-05 Thread Vincent Caruso
Thats tough when they arent willing to go beyond NO Dave VanHorn wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Vincent Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whats the issue with the water company site? In one case, it was just a flat out NO, with no appeal, no logic, no reason

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off Topic Annoumcment

2006-01-03 Thread Vincent Caruso
Congratulations and all the best! Vince, KC2LSN Steaven Rogers, W4YI wrote: Sorry for the off topic post, but this is a one time post on the subject. Just wanted to announce that my wife gave birth to our expected twins on Friday 12/30/05.Name are Steaven DeWayne Rogers Jr. born at

[Repeater-Builder] Multiple receivers one antenna ???

2005-12-18 Thread Vincent Caruso
I would like to install one antenna for four link receivers.How complicated is this? What do I need to do this? Thanks in advance YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multiple receivers one antenna ???

2005-12-18 Thread Vincent Caruso
Thanks for all the great info! YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multiple receivers one antenna ???

2005-12-18 Thread Vincent Caruso
, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vincent Caruso Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 1:04 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Multiple receivers one antenna

Re: [Repeater-Builder] fiplex duplexers

2005-03-01 Thread Vincent Caruso
Great diplexers we use them on all our commercial sites. The pricing is very agreeable as well David Robichaux wrote: I use a new 4 can configuration on 443 MHz and they work really well. Over 90 dB separation. Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II mobile conversion question

2004-12-12 Thread Vincent Caruso
Remember GE did change names a few times since the Mastr II and Delta lines were introduced. -Original Message- From: russ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 13:20 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] MASTR II mobile conversion

[Repeater-Builder] VXR7000 Repeater Question

2004-10-13 Thread Vincent Caruso
Dose anyone know if the VXR7000 is capable of multiple user tones? or do I need to add an external panel. If it is programmable where can I enable this feature with the software? Thanks in advance Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] FS: GE MASTR2 VHF 100w base/repeater

2004-10-04 Thread Vincent Caruso
Is the duplexer included -Original Message- From: kk2ed [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 23:35 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] FS: GE MASTR2 VHF 100w base/repeater FS: GE MASTR2 100w continuous duty base / repeater. All cards

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Where is MDM's Manual site gone?

2004-03-15 Thread Vincent Caruso
Nice Site!!! 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: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

RE: [Repeater-Builder] wanted

2004-01-18 Thread Vincent Caruso
Bowmar in NJ has my vote - Original Message - From: Danny Allen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 5:29 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] wanted Where is the best place to purchase crystals for a micor repeater? Thanks Danny

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Easy VHF Duplexer !

2004-01-07 Thread Vincent Caruso
http://www.dalek.org/srg/cav_pic.html -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 11:47To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Easy VHF Duplexer !In a message dated 1/6/04 8:46:49 AM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Info on Cook towers.

2004-01-04 Thread Vincent Caruso
Do they have a website? 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: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

RE: [Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Hi / I am new]]

2003-12-15 Thread Vincent Caruso
There is always the split site solution for 6M repeaters, where your transmitter and receiver reside in two separate locations linked by a 2M or 70cm freq. Its always a possibility but getting two sites of equal coverage can be a bit time consuming but for 6M it would be my first choice

RE: [Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Hi / I am new]]

2003-12-15 Thread Vincent Caruso
Oops so much for proof reading 220 it is -Original Message- From: Corey Dean N3FE [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 11:41 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Hi / I am new]] Linking on 2 meters? Maybe on 220 Corey

RE: [Repeater-Builder] ArGoSoft......

2003-12-14 Thread Vincent Caruso
40 e-mails and still going. Someone trying to break in to the server? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2003 13:33 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] ArGoSoft Mailing List Server Command Command

RE: [Repeater-Builder] GM-300 5-pin UHF radio as remote base

2003-12-08 Thread Vincent Caruso
for that type of duty cycle you will have to turn the o/p power down low and drive a continuous duty PA. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, December 08, 2003 08:03To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comSubject:

RE: [Repeater-Builder] A good price on Motorola equipment in rack

2003-11-16 Thread Vincent Caruso
Thanks to all for the great info. The conversion is way out of my league however. Vince (KC2LSN) Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.