[Repeater-Builder] Alinco DR-235T MK III as link radio w/ RC210

2009-08-27 Thread georgiaskywarn
Morning Folks, Well we used the last of our grant money on a Alinco DR-235T MK III for our link between the 2 local 440 repeaters. I can get everything working except the RX audio coming from the link radio. We're using the following pins; RC210Alinco PTT Pin 3Pin 7 TX Pin 4 Pin 9

[Repeater-Builder] Re: RC-100 remote base hardware selection

2009-07-24 Thread georgiaskywarn
Be ready to get your magnifying glass out! Icom 2a by far is the easiest to use. With it split open, it will give you the proper cooling. Also be aware you'll need to build up a little voltage thingy because it cannot take 12v directly. Mine worked great for years. Also be ready to push a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: RC-100 remote base hardware selection

2009-07-24 Thread georgiaskywarn
Be ready to get your magnifying glass out! Icom 2a by far is the easiest to use. With it split open, it will give you the proper cooling. Also be aware you'll need to build up a little voltage thingy because it cannot take 12v directly. Mine worked great for years. Also be ready to push a

[Repeater-Builder] OT - Echolink w/Random characters?

2009-05-17 Thread georgiaskywarn
or this might possibly not be OT. I am having a problem with numbers (or just characters #,*, etc.) showing up in the program. There are no random dtmf's coming through via rf. This seems to happen most time when the repeater may be active, but doesn't happen all the time. It is setup on

[Repeater-Builder] Radio Mobile Deluxe Plot?

2009-05-03 Thread georgiaskywarn
Good Morning, Boy Radio Mobile Deluxe has a big learning curve! I have looked at the online coverage plot that was listed a couple of weeks ago (great one). However I can't copy the picture to post on the website. Can anyone run a plot for me on Radio Mobile Deluxe? Here is the ASR on the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Radio Mobile Deluxe Plot?

2009-05-03 Thread georgiaskywarn
of weeks ago that you want to move to your site. Harry W0OZL -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of georgiaskywarn Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 8:16 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Repeater Insurance?

2009-04-25 Thread georgiaskywarn
We have lots of spare parts too. But that doesn't cover the tower climb by a company that can afford their insurance to climb the thing. A 2 day climb right now is going to cost us somewhere between $2500.00 to $4000.00 alone. And we are getting a special rate. Waiting for the bill.

[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Insurance?

2009-04-24 Thread georgiaskywarn
Good Evening Folks, How many of you have repeater insurance? With our new installation, we thought this might be the next step. How much are you paying and who do you have the insurance with? Thanks, Robert KD4YDC http://disneycrazy.smugmug.com/gallery/7943953_gF4Q3 (Hope to get some more

[Repeater-Builder] Antenna pics and coverage check

2009-04-19 Thread georgiaskywarn
Good Morning Folks, I have some raw pictures of the antenna installation from our repeaters this past weekend. Over the next week we will be adding some text and some other pictures as well. Sorry. Only had a 3.2 mega pixel camera to send up with the tower crew. Yes. They did not come down

[Repeater-Builder] Antenna Spacing

2009-03-24 Thread georgiaskywarn
How close can these antennas be placed in the same horizontal plane? These antennas would be placed at the top of a tower on one leg. A) db224 on 2mtrs and db224 on 220mhz or B) db224 on 2mtrs and db420 on 440mhz Thanks, Robert

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna Spacing

2009-03-24 Thread georgiaskywarn
...@... wrote: On Tue, 24 Mar 2009, georgiaskywarn wrote: How close can these antennas be placed in the same horizontal plane? These antennas would be placed at the top of a tower on one leg. A) db224 on 2mtrs and db224 on 220mhz or B) db224 on 2mtrs and db420 on 440mhz

[Repeater-Builder] db products dealers in the ATL area

2009-03-10 Thread georgiaskywarn
Seems to be that Cook Towers is out of business in the ATL area. Are there other dealers in the Atlanta area? Thanks, Robert KD4YDC

[Repeater-Builder] Harness for a db224.....

2009-03-08 Thread georgiaskywarn
in the Atlanta area? Who in this area sells db products stuff? Robert KD4YDC ps Contact info?

[Repeater-Builder] Dup Cable Lengths? (Was -Re: Sinclair Q-318 dup.s?)

2009-03-06 Thread georgiaskywarn
Does anyone know what the lengths are for these or the Q-301 cables? 444.600 / 449.600 is the freq.s Thanks, Robert --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, georgiaskywarn kd4...@... wrote: Hi Folks, Trying to find some info on dup.s I got a t a hamfest this past weekend. I believe

[Repeater-Builder] Sinclair Q-318 dup.s?

2009-03-05 Thread georgiaskywarn
Hi Folks, Trying to find some info on dup.s I got a t a hamfest this past weekend. I believe they are Sinclair Q-318 dup.s. 4 cans, about 7 round and about 12.5 high. Has the fine and coarse tuning. Looks like the cables have been mod'ed with rg214 cables and *was* on 443.725/448.725.

[Repeater-Builder] WTB - Several items

2009-02-07 Thread georgiaskywarn
Our repeater group is looking for a vendor that has IN STOCK a db224JJ. Our point person has called several folks...and nothing so far (not sure which ones...open for suggestions). Any vendors here? Contact me direct if you have one. Also not sure if we can buy used since this is going thru a

[Repeater-Builder] Written standard for installs at radio and cell sites?

2009-01-19 Thread georgiaskywarn
Hi Folks, Is there such a beast? We are getting ready to move into a new site and will be installing everything from installing antennas, hardlines to the repeaters. One of the fellows in our ham group does this for a living, however that doesn't help me and the other fellow dressing out the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Written standard for installs at radio and cell sites?

2009-01-19 Thread georgiaskywarn
of the 2005 NEC- which is the current edition that has been ratified by most states. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, georgiaskywarn kd4ydc@ wrote: Hi Folks, Is there such a beast? We are getting ready to move into a new site and will be installing

[Repeater-Builder] Re: RLS1000B question

2008-11-30 Thread georgiaskywarn
Ok, Finally got audio to pass. It is like a big puzzle, but it works. Boy their documentation lacks alot!! Thanks Skipp and Ramesh for your help on this. Robert KD4YDC --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, georgiaskywarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a RLS1000B connected to a RC210. I

[Repeater-Builder] Suggestions on UHF - TXRX BP/BR dups

2008-11-29 Thread georgiaskywarn
Getting ready to purchase a TXRX dups for my UHF repeater. Repeater will be running about 100watts into the dup.s. Will be buying new. Suggestions on model numbers to look for? Is the TX/RX brand what I need to be looking at (for the best BP/BR dup.s)? Currently running the Moto series 1500

[Repeater-Builder] RLS1000B question

2008-11-29 Thread georgiaskywarn
I have a RLS1000B connected to a RC210. I have a 220 link radio on the RLS1000B and the RC210 is connected to a UHF repeater. The TX audio from 440 to 220, PTT on 220 (when the 440 is keyed), COS from 220 to 440 (which then keys the 440)is all fine. However I can't get 220 audio back to 440. I

[Repeater-Builder] Tower Frame antenna mounts

2008-11-02 Thread georgiaskywarn
Please take a look at this page; http://www.tessco.com/products/displayHierarchySkus.do?groupId=341subgroupId=53showFilterItems=trueeventGroup=4eventPage=1 Has anyone used this type of mount with 2 db antennas on either end? (one db224 and db420) . The tower would be one of the large free

[Repeater-Builder] Micor PA schematic / Power Control Board

2008-10-30 Thread georgiaskywarn
Anybody have a schematic for the Micor 100watt PA? Also can only get about 78 watts out of this thing. Have changed out the power control board...either board the power doesn't go up or down. Ideas? Haven't tried this yet; http://www.hamrepeater.org/micr_uhf.htm (bottom of the page to defeat

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor PA schematic / Power Control Board

2008-10-30 Thread georgiaskywarn
: georgiaskywarn To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 5:44 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Micor PA schematic / Power Control Board Anybody have a schematic for the Micor 100watt PA? Also can only get about 78 watts out of this thing. Have

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor PA schematic / Power Control Board

2008-10-30 Thread georgiaskywarn
georgiaskywarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = Ok. Let's look at this then. I have no power control from the Power Control Board. Can't turn it up or down. Tried 2 different boards as well. 1) Ideas? 2) Don't have the schematic in front of mebut can't find the caps

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor PA schematic / Power Control Board

2008-10-30 Thread georgiaskywarn
one lead at ground, one at 10volts, one at 12 volts. - Original Message - From: georgiaskywarn To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 12:05 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor PA schematic / Power Control Board Ok. Let's look

[Repeater-Builder] 900mhz dup.s

2008-10-27 Thread georgiaskywarn
Can these 900mhz dup.s be used on 900mhz VOICE repeater? They were on a paging system and are Bp dup.s. http://disneycrazy.smugmug.com/gallery/6384589_BRBva (password is 900mhz-dup.s ) What are they worth? I'll be at the Stone Mtn Hamfest in ATL this weekend (early) if anyone is interested.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 900mhz dup.s

2008-10-27 Thread georgiaskywarn
You may be right Jeff...it is a load of sorts. One piece but 3 ports. You would think by taking out the transmitter load (or what ever it is) you might could use one side for the rx and one side for the tx. I guess cabling would have to be reconfigured. Shame. Nice loops. Don't know. But

[Repeater-Builder] Micor Power Supply or Astron Supply?

2008-10-22 Thread georgiaskywarn
What say the group; Micor TPN-1106 (w/battery backup) or Astron RM-50M (w/battery backup) Add on some sort of 9.6v reg. board for the Astron. Don't have a TPN-1106 yet but will be looking for one if I do go that route. PA is 100watt cont. Have a TPN-1100B right now. If there is a add on

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Quarter Wave Stubs/Notching Interference

2008-09-28 Thread georgiaskywarn
Mike, You mentioned that you can't climb the water tower, so I guess trying to move the antenna into a null or putting some sort of shield is out. With the repeater 30 miles away, can you use a push up pole with the yagi on it? The water tower itself may act as a shield if it is placed in the

Repeater controller suggestions (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking ...

2008-09-07 Thread georgiaskywarn
? - Mike From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of georgiaskywarn Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 8:59 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Repeater controller suggestions (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking ... I should have said

Repeater controller suggestions (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking ...

2008-09-07 Thread georgiaskywarn
Bob, Are you talking Tone Squelch (tx / rx) or just txing the pl tone. I change the tx pl tone with my macros and the internal memories all the time. Now if all the repeaters you are txing the tone so you can run tone squelch...there is a mod you can do on the TM-G707 so that the computer port

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for DTMF encoder...or suggestions

2008-09-06 Thread georgiaskywarn
Good Suggestion Shanon! I have actually needed those chips from time to time (thanks!) What about this? I have a handful of dtmf pads from various IC2at, 3at and 4at (one other that is a knock off that starts with a S?) that was used in remote base projects. I wonder if I could make one of

[Repeater-Builder] Sinclair antennas suggestions

2008-08-17 Thread georgiaskywarn
What Sinclair antenna would be a match to the db420? Anyone know a ball park figure on pricing? Any dealer suggestions to deal with? The suggestion in earlier post mentioned that Sinclair might custom cut a vhf / uhf style antenna...something like what the db314 is. Curious also if anyone has

[Repeater-Builder] Antenna Installation Company Suggestions needed

2008-08-17 Thread georgiaskywarn
Does anyone have any suggestions for some companies that would do work on the southside of ATL? I have a few in mind myself, but we are getting names so as to get bids together. Thanks, Robert KD4YDC

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Sinclair antennas suggestions

2008-08-17 Thread georgiaskywarn
-Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of georgiaskywarn Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 4:43 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair antennas suggestions What Sinclair antenna would

Re: [Repeater-Builder]SCOM 7330 Question

2008-08-07 Thread georgiaskywarn
Was so busy this week with school starting...didn't reply to this thread. But really feel like I should now. Seems like the gentleman who started this has made up his mind though. For the onlookers...here is my 2 cents worth. Worked on a SCom 7k for our local NWS. Found it extremely difficult

[Repeater-Builder] DB408 / DB420 in the ham band? (was Re: DB314)

2008-08-04 Thread georgiaskywarn
Thanks Jeff for the reply. Yeah, know what you mean on the Stationmaster being side mounted. That is something we may consider. http://disneycrazy.smugmug.com/gallery/2241024_KQ5Kw is the photo website. Use the word magic2006 if it ask for a password. You can see some close ups of that antenna

[Repeater-Builder] DB408 / DB420 in the ham band? (was Re: DB314)

2008-08-02 Thread georgiaskywarn
You gentlemen have really made me think about the pros / cons of the DB314. After talking with my tech partner on this project, I think we are going to go with a DB224 and DB408 or DB420 combo for the remote antenna. It really is overkill for a remote antenna, but since we will be given a

[Repeater-Builder] DB314

2008-08-01 Thread georgiaskywarn
Just got the news that our ARES group has gotten approval on a grant ($) to move our repeaters to another tower. We are planning on using a DB314 as our remote base antenna. We got a quote from these folks; http://shop.industrialpartner.com/A/andrew/db314-a.htm . It was a little more than

[Repeater-Builder] Micor test set question

2008-07-09 Thread georgiaskywarn
I am wanting to meter the signal level on my Micor. (to be able to squeeze every drop out the the rx cans) The test set number is TLN1857A and TLN5900A. From what I thought was the correct setting (in position 6 (if you include the -4 and +4 as 2) or set on the number 5) and show no change in

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor test set question

2008-07-09 Thread georgiaskywarn
Ok on both from both Kevin's. Do have a preamp in line. Will try it out. Now...can the test set not be used as a scale with a weak signal to touch up the rx side of the dup.s? Not wanting to mess with the front end of the receiver. Are you also saying I should see something on meter setting

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Wanted to buy: Panasonic CF-25 laptop or equivalent for radio programmming

2008-06-18 Thread georgiaskywarn
What did you do to get the usb port to be recognized? Seems like you have to have it seen before you could use that. Robert ps Really don't want to have to get rid of it, but 3 repeater projects are draining my resources right now ;-) Great laptop to grab and go on repeaters though. --- In

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Wanted to buy: Panasonic CF-25 laptop or equivalent for radio programmming

2008-06-15 Thread georgiaskywarn
Have you found one yet? *I May* have a CF27 up for sale. Bought it ironically at a hamfest 2 weekends ago here in ATL. I LOVE the laptop. The only thing is that I am having a heck of a time getting at least Win98 on the drive. No CD drive. USB drive though. It came with a drive that had Lynx

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Wanted to buy: Panasonic CF-25 laptop or equivalent for radio programmming

2008-06-15 Thread georgiaskywarn
Sorry about that! Sometimes you just wish to reach into cyberspace and grab em' before they go Meant to send that direct. Sorry, rb --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, georgiaskywarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you found one yet? *I May* have a CF27 up for sale. Bought

[Repeater-Builder] TX RX T-Pass Question

2008-06-05 Thread georgiaskywarn
I have 2 repeaters that I am going to put on one antenna. I have been given a set of TX RX T-Pass cavities Model # 21.70.02 w/24 vdc Loop Amp. There are 4 cans in all that I have. 2 of them are strapped together. (saying this...because I am not sure if I have 2 sets or if both make ONE) I am

[Repeater-Builder] Sinclair A307B Pre-Amp?

2008-05-31 Thread georgiaskywarn
Does anyone know anything about this thing? It has a transistor in it - NEC 74030. Google can't find either. Looking at it on the scope...looks to have something like 12,14,16 db gain? Could be wrong on that. Thanks, Robert

[Repeater-Builder] Re: antenna question

2008-05-03 Thread georgiaskywarn
Well I thought the same thing. I have a db408 that I have treated with plastic dip AND liquid tape. Long story but have several layers (about 3 or 4) of this stuff on there. Each layer I allowed to dry before putting on the next. In the pictures you can see that every joint (metal to metal) is

[Repeater-Builder] Re: antenna question

2008-05-03 Thread georgiaskywarn
Someone else told me that after I had put a whole can of dip it on the db408 I showed you. I went back and covered every inch of it with liquid electrical tape. I have had good results in the GA sun with it. 73, Robert KD4YDC --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Repeater-Builder] ADI 247 for a link radio - Fixed!

2008-04-29 Thread georgiaskywarn
Isn't it terrible when you get a project halfway done and then have to walk away from it for months...then come back to it and try to start where you left off ;-) Not sure what I was thinking...but I had already ran a wire from the wiper on the deviation pot...to Pin 5 on the radio. I had gone

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ADI 247 for a link radio

2008-04-28 Thread georgiaskywarn
is available. It will save you guessing what the ADI is looking for... 73, Paul, AE4KR _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of georgiaskywarn Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 8:19 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater

[Repeater-Builder] ADI 247 for a link radio

2008-04-27 Thread georgiaskywarn
Started a project at the end of LAST summer and never got finished. Using a ADI247 as a 220mhz link radio. Blew something up in it (in looking for cos), sent it off, got fixed, now just getting back to the project. *I Thought* I had decent tx audio out of it into the RC210 controller hooked to

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ADI 247 for a link radio

2008-04-27 Thread georgiaskywarn
, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of georgiaskywarn Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:29 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] ADI 247 for a link radio Started a project

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ADI 247 for a link radio

2008-04-27 Thread georgiaskywarn
with a TM-G707 without any matching...why shouldn't it work with the ADI? Robert --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, georgiaskywarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Started a project at the end of LAST summer and never got finished. Using a ADI247 as a 220mhz link radio. Blew something up

[Repeater-Builder] Delayed PTT on Micor

2008-04-25 Thread georgiaskywarn
I am having an issue with a Micor Station and a RC210. Don't think it is the controller though (just for info). I have done the audio squelch mod on the v/s board. When keyed by a signal on the input, I see the controller receive the COS and CTCSS. However the PTT is delayed in keying. This

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Delayed PTT on Micor

2008-04-25 Thread georgiaskywarn
Sorry...should have mentioned all cards are pulled except the station control card. Mod done on that to. rb --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, georgiaskywarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am having an issue with a Micor Station and a RC210. Don't think it is the controller though (just

[Repeater-Builder] Re: TS64 and Micor Repeater Station

2008-03-06 Thread georgiaskywarn
manual is not with me at the moment. Good Luck, Scott Scott Zimmerman Amateur Radio Call N3XCC 474 Barnett Rd Boswell, PA 15531 - Original Message - From: georgiaskywarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 6:55 PM Subject

[Repeater-Builder] Re: TS64 and Micor Repeater Station

2008-03-06 Thread georgiaskywarn
. Want hurt anything here...might not work, but no harm/smoke. Forget any caps to ground...maybe one in series, but only to AC couple. Need big one, 10 uf, since low freq. However, I don't think you need one. 73, ron, n9ee/r From: georgiaskywarn kd4ydc@ Date: 2008/03/05

[Repeater-Builder] TS64 and Micor Repeater Station

2008-03-05 Thread georgiaskywarn
I am having trouble getting the TS64 to encode correctly thru a Micor Repeater. I have tried TB3 20 Mic Hi - Untouched, J5 24 and 29 (PL In Tone and Xmit Input/Mic Hi/Repeat Audio). I have tried this with a 100k resistor in series and other various resistor values in series. I have also even

[Repeater-Builder] WTB Used RC 210

2008-02-25 Thread georgiaskywarn
Don't laugh. Too many project to finance :-( Need the rack mount too. Email me direct. Thanks, Robert KD4YDC

[Repeater-Builder] battery backup board for micor power supply?

2008-02-24 Thread georgiaskywarn
Is there such a beast? What is the number for that? I have a TPN1110B power supply. Thanks, Robert

[Repeater-Builder] Re: battery backup board for micor power supply?

2008-02-24 Thread georgiaskywarn
Message - From: georgiaskywarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 6:26 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] battery backup board for micor power supply? Is there such a beast? What is the number for that? I have a TPN1110B power supply

[Repeater-Builder] spacing of a db408 for omni

2008-02-19 Thread georgiaskywarn
I have looked at Skipp's drawing on the website; http://www.repeater-builder.com/db/db-408-b.pdf Also looked at the omni setup on; http://www.repeater-builder.com/db/db-408-instruction-sheet.pdf Couple of questions. It looks like between dipoles #2 and #3 it is 31. Is this going to be the same

[Repeater-Builder] Re: star washers on db antennas

2008-02-19 Thread georgiaskywarn
I have checked at 3 Ace's, 2 Home Depot's, and 1 Lowe's in the south metro Atlanta area. They have zinc, but not stainless. Thanks though for all the great suggestions. Again I have found a great source for parts local to me (Aircraft Spruce). They were actually cheaper than the big box

[Repeater-Builder] Re: star washers on db antennas

2008-02-18 Thread georgiaskywarn
Not at my local Lowes. Not at Home Depot either. However great responses...and I guess the answer is Yes you need to use stainless over zinc steel. I was thinking the weather proofing would help...but...guess stainless is still needed. Mm. Didn't think about boating stores. Maybe West

[Repeater-Builder] star washers on db antennas

2008-02-17 Thread georgiaskywarn
Can someone tell me Are these things stainless or zinc? Stainless star washers sure are hard to find :-( Thanks, Robert

[Repeater-Builder] Re: New db314?

2008-01-20 Thread georgiaskywarn
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, georgiaskywarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We are putting together a grant proposal and looking for any place that is selling a NEW db314. Tessco and Hutton doesn't have any in stock. Have found one place called Vox Technologies in Texas. They have

[Repeater-Builder] Comprod dual band commercial antennas (Was - Re: New db314?)

2008-01-20 Thread georgiaskywarn
On Jan 20, 2008 9:04 AM, georgiaskywarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, georgiaskywarn kd4ydc@ wrote: We are putting together a grant proposal and looking for any place that is selling a NEW db314. Tessco and Hutton doesn't have any

[Repeater-Builder] New db314?

2008-01-16 Thread georgiaskywarn
We are putting together a grant proposal and looking for any place that is selling a NEW db314. Tessco and Hutton doesn't have any in stock. Have found one place called Vox Technologies in Texas. They have them in stock for $1,025.95. Would be nice to get one on the ham band...but I guess I

[Repeater-Builder] Micor Compa-Station Mods

2008-01-08 Thread georgiaskywarn
I have a read over the mods in; http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/stationmod.html and also; http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/micor-index.html#ANY-Station Have had done; http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/stationcontrol.html This is a UHF machine on 444.600/449.600. I will be using a

[Repeater-Builder] FS: Moto stuff

2008-01-05 Thread georgiaskywarn
Cleaning out my garage of some stuff and am going to be listing some of this stuff on Ebay if I don't get takers here. 1) Moto Spectra Mod.# TA3GX+078W ID#-T83GXA7HA3AK (Main unit or body only - no head, mic or other cables) Was told this was a 110watt vhf rig. Not sure if it works or not. Have

[Repeater-Builder] Best way to check a db products harness?

2007-12-21 Thread georgiaskywarn
What is the best way to check a db products harness (db224 or db408, db420)? I know you could hook the thing up to a swr meter, maybe with a vom. I guess also see if the thing duplexs well...but is there a better way? Also of course visual inspection. Ideas? 73 Robert

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Best way to check a db products harness?

2007-12-21 Thread georgiaskywarn
. We take the N Connectors off and check the harness for leakage using the x1000 ohm scale. If all the above looks good, then it's time to cross your fingers and hook it up and see how it looks. georgiaskywarn wrote: What is the best way to check a db products harness (db224 or db408, db420

[Repeater-Builder] db314?

2007-12-14 Thread georgiaskywarn
Anybody bought a new db314 lately? Can't find it on some of the online catalogs. Working on a grant. Thanks, Robert KD4YDC

[Repeater-Builder] Anybody bought a db314 lately?

2007-12-13 Thread georgiaskywarn
Curious where and cost. Also what diplexers did you use? Working on a grant for the repeater. 73 Robert KD4YDC

[Repeater-Builder] Antenna standoff recomendations

2007-12-09 Thread georgiaskywarn
Hi Folks, Before looking on Hutton and Tessco (others?) sites, wanted to ask the group about some recommendations for a new site. Looking for a antenna standoff for the db224 and db420 antennas. Standoff MUST be able to stand off about 6ft min. from the tower. The tower is a Rohn SSV tower.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna standoff recomendations

2007-12-09 Thread georgiaskywarn
Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of georgiaskywarn Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 10:22 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna standoff recomendations Hi Folks

[Repeater-Builder] db408 and db224 together

2007-12-02 Thread georgiaskywarn
Anyone tried mounting both of these on one mast before? Would like to close the spacing down on the db224, but not sure how much (and I am sure it will) it would effect the tuning of the antenna. How about half of a db224 and a db408 on one mast. Half of a db304 is hard to find ;-) Thanks,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: db408 and db224 together

2007-12-02 Thread georgiaskywarn
georgiaskywarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone tried mounting both of these on one mast before? Would like to close the spacing down on the db224, but not sure how much (and I am sure it will) it would effect the tuning of the antenna. How about half of a db224 and a db408 on one mast

[Repeater-Builder] Every built a 2 / 440 coax colinear antenna

2007-11-22 Thread georgiaskywarn
Curious if anyone has built one for 2/440 version. Even better...a 2/220/440 :-) Would be interested in using 1/2 hardline as well. I know there are tons of single band ones around. I wonder how well these would duplex on a repeater as well. 73 and Happy Thanksgiving, Robert KD4YDC

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor Station Exciter

2007-10-21 Thread georgiaskywarn
Makes sense. I have been looking for the numbers to match up freq.s Have a hamfest coming up and could pick one up. What are the numbers that I need to be looking for? Thanks, Robert

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor Station Exciter

2007-10-21 Thread georgiaskywarn
questions. Hopefully this will help others in the same shoes later. 73 and txns, Robert KD4YDC --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, georgiaskywarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Makes sense. I have been looking for the numbers to match up freq.s Have a hamfest coming up and could pick one up. What

[Repeater-Builder] Micor Station Exciter

2007-10-20 Thread georgiaskywarn
Hi Folks, Have a problem with a Micor Station tonight. Have a Micor that was on 409.600T / 407.275R . It was working great on those freq.s before pulling the elements and sending them off to ICS. New elements (old ones were stolen in route!) with 444.600T / 449.600R in and ready to go.

[Repeater-Builder] Repacking an antenna into a commercial radome

2007-10-07 Thread georgiaskywarn
Has anyone ever done this? Unfortunately the radome I was playing with this weekend had no room to push the bottom of the Diamond x3200 past the sleeve at the bottom. This is a Andrews 900mhz antenna (or the radome of). SWR was pretty high within the new radome. Put it back in the old

[Repeater-Builder] Rebuilding a ham grade antenna in a commercial radome

2007-09-22 Thread georgiaskywarn
Hi Folks, Getting ready to gut a old UHF...Station Master Style antenna and put the guts of a Diamond X3200A (think that is it...2/220/440) inside it. Has a pretty large coupling (23 1/4 long) with threaded holes for 1/4 radials (little larger than the Diamond). Should I use the same radial

[Repeater-Builder] Micor crystals

2007-09-11 Thread georgiaskywarn
Hi Folks, Wanting to order crystals for my Micor repeater from ICM, but unfortunately my work schedule and their operating hours is not jiving. I see they have some online stuff, but just not sure what I need to fill out. I found this page, http://icmfg.com/order_tcxos.html but not sure if that

[Repeater-Builder] Cleaning of Moto 1500 series cans with Tarn-X (Finale)

2007-09-08 Thread georgiaskywarn
Morning Folks, Just wanted to give everyone an update on the cleaning of my Moto 1500 series dup.s. I have to…very respectfully now Skipp ;-)…. disagree on cleaning of the cans. I know a lot of the Moto techs don't worry about it…but I had the fun of working with several cans now that either was

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DB224 Survival in Florida

2007-09-02 Thread georgiaskywarn
I have an idea for everyone. I have not tried this yet...so if anyone has...and has had issues...LET US KNOW. I have a db420 that we are putting up on a 300ft tower here in metro ATL. This stuff is not only used on aircrafts, but look down at the very bottom of the page. When shooting

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Cleaning of duplexers...pt 2

2007-09-02 Thread georgiaskywarn
again if necessary. You may have to rub quite a lot, but at least you won't burn your fingers off. As usual, follow the directions on the container. It works great on most metals: brass, copper, etc. Bob M. == --- georgiaskywarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Had an experience with using

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Cleaning of duplexers...pt 2

2007-09-02 Thread georgiaskywarn
collecting inside. However...I bow to the experts on here. That is why I ask the questions ;-) Thanks guys...keep you posted on the progress... Robert --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, crackedofn0de [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, georgiaskywarn

[Repeater-Builder] Cleaning of Moto 1500 series dup.s

2007-08-26 Thread georgiaskywarn
What are some of the methods that you folks have used in cleaning these cans...solvents, any anti-crud stuff afterward? Have any of you used Tarn-X and ACF-50 before? (http://www.corrosion-control.com/acf50.html) Just curious of results. Thanks, Robert

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rohn 25g Tower

2007-07-29 Thread georgiaskywarn
On my tower we put the Rohn tower bracket through the wall of the garage. Dug the hole under the bracket. (3 or 4ft?) Stood 20 ft of the tower in the hole and then poured the concrete. 50 ft tower with bracket at 10ft (the above mentioned), then bracketed at 20ft on the 2nd story. 30ft above

[Repeater-Builder] rfprofiler?

2007-07-28 Thread georgiaskywarn
Trying to use this program to predict coverage from one site to another. I know a couple of you use this program. Can't get the terrain to show in the Terrain Profile box. Told the folders setting where to go, but still nothing. Ideas? txns, Robert

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Sidemount dos program

2007-07-17 Thread georgiaskywarn
Ironically I have that program (found it when you mentioned the file...funny how you have stuff you don't know what it is on your program ;-). Tried it out and couldn't get past the section wanting the catalog file number. Of course it is on a 800mhz antenna. Don't think however this is the

[Repeater-Builder] Sidemount dos program

2007-07-16 Thread georgiaskywarn
I am looking for a program, that I had one time, that would give what it thought would be the best guess on how far an antenna should be out from a tower (on certain freq). I don't think it was tplot program. I can remember using this and it gave me a range of distances and such from the tower.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Icom IC-3at as a remote

2007-07-11 Thread georgiaskywarn
Hey Mike, That is pretty much what drove me crazy. I had used this ht as a remote before...and it worked! Put away for years, then recently pulled it out to use. There was a mod I did that removed a resistor that isolated the ptt circuit and mike in. Couldn't get the thing to key to save my

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Icom IC-3at as a remote

2007-07-10 Thread georgiaskywarn
. Look at some of the notes available on interfacing the HT packet radio use. This should answer your question on how to get rid of the 5 volts. I think the MFJ 1270 TNC may have the information in it. 73, Joe, K1ike -- Original message -- From: georgiaskywarn

[Repeater-Builder] Icom IC-3at as a remote

2007-07-09 Thread georgiaskywarn
Has anyone ever done this before on a RC210 before? Any special resistor / cap. combos needed? There is 5v on the tx line. Unfortunately my test bed here at home is a MCC GE Mastr Exec II with the RC100 built in. Don't think it would be the same as the site repeater with the RC210. Any

[Repeater-Builder] Johnson Fleetcom 559 / Com Spec TS32 / RC 210

2007-07-01 Thread georgiaskywarn
Hey Folks, I am in the process of putting a Johnson Fleetcom 559 link radio on a Arcom RC210. Need to install a Com Spec TS32 on it. I use to have a schematic of the radio, but can't find it. Does anyone have one they can scan in for me? Also need connection points of the TS32 to the

[Repeater-Builder] inverter / charger schematic needed

2007-05-13 Thread georgiaskywarn
Good Evening, I am looking for a schematic for this; http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-2000-DUAL-SYSTEM-POWER-INVERTER-W-CHARGER_W0QQitemZ5811686193QQihZ002QQcategoryZ85805QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem I have seen this unit go by PowerExpress as well. Thanks, Robert KD4YDC

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