Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB212-3

2010-08-31 Thread n5sxq.0
NORM KNAPP nkn...@twowayradio.net wrote: Took down a set of DB212-3 dipoles in good shape with harness. I want to use them on 6m for a repeater antenna. I also want to add one additional dipole. I guess I will need to modify the harness and the dipoles as they are marked for 35.960

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Polyphaser Question

2010-08-19 Thread n5sxq.0
Tim tahr...@swtexas.net wrote: This has been a very interesting thread to watch, and most of the installations that I've done have been 'add-ons' to existing well designed systems. On a different note, I'm now working on a solar powered system, and was wondering about the grounding

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Polyphaser Question

2010-08-18 Thread n5sxq.0
Michael Ryan mryan...@tampabay.rr.com wrote: I notice when looking at the Polyphaser website, there are a wide range of products, even a wide variety of items that on the surface appear to be suited to my particular needs. I want to put a Polyphaser on my 220 repeater. There are

Re: [Repeater-Builder] AGM Batteries

2010-08-08 Thread n5sxq.0
tahrens301 tahr...@swtexas.net wrote: Hi Folks, I got a couple of the large AGM batteries for a solar installation, and was wondering if there is any condition that will lead them to vent inside the enclosure? They are sealed, but probably have one-way valves. Can I put the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax length

2010-08-04 Thread n5sxq.0
Doug Hutchison specialq@ntlworld.com wrote: Does the length of coax connecting cable between repeater and filters matter? Doug As long as the filters are working correctly, the cable length from the duplexers to the radios tx and rx does not matter. Having said that, remember

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GMRS Radio

2010-08-03 Thread n5sxq.0
Dick rert...@ix.netcom.com wrote: I missed the original posting. Was someone looking to buy GMRS mobiles and handhelds, and perhaps even a GMRS repeater? If so contact n5sx...@charter,com 73's group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna Advise

2010-07-26 Thread n5sxq.0
my advice for what its worth is to use commerical grade antennas such as DB224 (VHF) AND DB 420 (UHF) or the Sinclair equalent. No other part of a repeater system can affect both the rx and tx as much as a GOOD/BAD antenna. As to the power levels, remember that the mobiles must be heard by the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] question for commercial radio shops

2010-07-14 Thread n5sxq.0
I would not do it. Explain that it is illegal, and could get him into serious trouble. And when he tries to hang the BUt its for a CHURCH CAMP guilt trip on you, remind him that Jesus told us to render to Cesar that which is Cesar's and unto the Lord that which is the Lord's. Then suggest that

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Phoenix S model

2010-07-11 Thread n5sxq.0
I have 1 GE Phoenix psx200 that I would part with. I would like to trade for 1 Motorola RADIUS (NOT MAXTRAC) UHF 2 ch 25 watt radio. Jeff n5sxq n5sx...@charter.net dwmcg...@bellsouth.net dwmcg...@bellsouth.net wrote: Anybody have any VHF or UHF Phoesnix S models they are willing to get

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-212 questions

2010-07-01 Thread n5sxq.0
tune the system for the transmitt freq. But don't be too surprised when the rx looks decient also! Jeff /n5sxq Chuck Kelsey wb2...@roadrunner.com wrote: Keep the transmitter happy is my opinion. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: N8FWD kc8...@hotmail.com To:

[Repeater-Builder] Sinclair duplexers

2010-05-25 Thread n5sxq.0
Does anyone have a readable set of instructions to move a Sinclair R102G duplexer from 39 Mhz to 6M? I would like to get my repeater on the air ASAP and tuning the duplexers is all I lack. Thanks, Jeff N5SXQ n5sx...@charter.net