Re: [Repeater-Builder] CTCSS Encoder/Decoder

2010-05-06 Thread va2ir
. The schematic should be on there for the PL decoder. May give you some ideas. Get an off the shelf unit so as not to have any issues 73 Ian VA2IR At 11:03 AM 5/6/2010, you wrote: On 5/6/2010 10:35 AM, James wrote: Hi Guys, We have been experimenting with building CTCSS Units using the 567

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Another neat kit for repeaters

2010-05-02 Thread va2ir
Not AbdulMohammed. Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Mike Besemer \(WM4B\) mwbese...@cox.net Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 15:52:50 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Another neat kit for repeaters I was

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: license-free radios

2010-05-01 Thread va2ir
to. Indusrtry canada doesn't really bother with ham problems much anymore. So when the race is over and they pack up, the interference goes with them. Ian VA2IR Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Mike Morris WA6ILQ wa6...@gmail.com Date: Sat, 01 May 2010 06

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Frequency Listing Sites

2010-04-23 Thread va2ir
Have a look on www.radioreference.com Its a streaming scanner site, lots of listings and there may be some details on what frequencies are being monitored in which areas. Regards Ian VA2IR At 12:09 PM 4/23/2010, you wrote: Hi Folks - Are there any reliable and up to date frequency

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Controller order PayPal problems

2010-03-17 Thread va2ir
the fraud going around. That;s what my bank HSBC told me. They won't even accept a walmart type money order any more. Just my humble opinion. Regards Ian VA2IR

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Controller order PayPal problems

2010-03-17 Thread va2ir
Well anyone who divulges their name and or password thru some phishing email deserves to get caught. HSBC Canada is a Canadian Chartered bank. Yes, it is China based, but in the US - who do you think is financing your government debt? The Arabs and the Chinese. Lets close this topic now.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon - the rest of the story....

2010-03-11 Thread va2ir
I've received the odd e-check. They may take up to 10 days to clear, but Paypal will not credit the funds to the recipient until such time. Ian VA2IR At 10:15 AM 3/11/2010, you wrote: Tedd Doda wrote: Kevin Custer wrote: John paid with an eCheck, which is subject to delays just like

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon

2010-03-10 Thread va2ir
will credit you your expense. its called seller protection. Paypal has a toll free number that works from Canada, so give them a call for details. Good luck Ian VA2IR At 03:14 PM 3/10/2010, you wrote: I ordered a Pion and Simon PSE 508-3 controller and have not received it yet here

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Pion and Simon

2010-03-10 Thread va2ir
Sorry John. You are correct. In this case buyer protection. I only had to invoke it once years ago. Some doofus refused to ship me my 2 Micor mobile beige speakers after 6 weeks - a big $23. The chargeback got his attention. Ian VA2IR At 04:13 PM 3/10/2010, you wrote: Was it bought

[Repeater-Builder] Slightly OT - schematic Yaesu NC-2

2010-03-02 Thread va2ir
Perhaps someone out there in RB-land has an old copy of a schematic for a yaesu NC-2 standup desk charger. These were used for the FT-207 and FT-208 handi-talkies back in the day. I did google it - no results. Thanks for any help Ian VA2IR Trustee - VE2RJS repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna tuner question - slightly OT

2010-02-20 Thread va2ir
Ok, at least I have an idea what I'm working with now. Thanks. Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Tyke tyke1...@yahoo.com Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:31:29 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna tuner question

[Repeater-Builder] Antenna tuner question - slightly OT

2010-02-19 Thread va2ir
(I don't think) Thanks Ian VA2IR Montreal Trustee VE2RJS repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna tuner question - slightly OT

2010-02-19 Thread va2ir
popular arrangement of 2 varicaps and 1 inductor. What is the 2 inductor - 1 capacitor arrangement called? Certainly not a T-Match (I don't think) Thanks Ian VA2IR Montreal Trustee VE2RJS repeater Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Battery system for portable repeater (non solar)

2010-01-30 Thread va2ir
I think the yellow top optimas are for deep cycle apps. Check their website. Va2ir Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry -Original Message- From: tahrens301 tahr...@swtexas.net Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:11:05 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MSR2000 low split to ham band

2010-01-26 Thread va2ir
, no brokerage, no other taxes or fees. So, American hams, selling to us Canucks is no big deal. Just use USPS. They have great service and are far less expensive than UPS. Sorry for the off-topic rant, but I think its good to know. 73 Ian VA2IR Montreal, Canada IRLP Node 2570 Repeater: VE2RJS, 449.975

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MSR2000 low split to ham band

2010-01-26 Thread va2ir
Its not just for ham equipment, its everything! There was no DUTY on my spray gun, just federal sales tax (GST 5%) and provincial sales tax (7.5%). Canada Post had an $8 handling fee. I gladly paid the $20 at the door. Ian VA2IR At 03:23 PM 1/26/2010, you wrote: And more, yesterday i

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MSR2000 low split to ham band

2010-01-26 Thread va2ir
Too funny Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Paul Plack pl...@xmission.com Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:37:52 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MSR2000 low split to ham band UPS crooks? I'll say! A few

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cold temps and repeaters

2010-01-03 Thread va2ir
Our local vhf machine experienced a loosening squelch and verhy long tail with extremely low temps (-30f). A slight tweak on the squelch solved the issue. Its in an unheated environment. Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Eric Lemmon

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Slightly OT - need schematic for MOTO T/T mic

2009-12-28 Thread va2ir
Thanks jerry. Ian. VA2IR Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry -Original Message- From: ve3...@primus.ca Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:14:15 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Slightly OT - need schematic for MOTO T/T mic Ian I beleive I have

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Slightly OT - need schematic for MOTO T/T mic

2009-12-28 Thread va2ir
[mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of va2ir Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 4:43 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Slightly OT - need schematic for MOTO T/T mic Slightly off the topic, but I need a schematic for a Moto TT mic, model VMN1023A. I want

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Any Repeaters Taken Off Air Permanently?

2009-12-27 Thread va2ir
there is zero enforcement and even less coordination, it is a frequency free for all. There is even a group operating a linked system on 449.9875, which is unauthorized according to the bandplan. Anyway, the repeater works quite well from here, and the 8 bay sinclair look cool on my roof. De Ian VA2IR

[Repeater-Builder] Slightly OT - need schematic for MOTO T/T mic

2009-12-27 Thread va2ir
Slightly off the topic, but I need a schematic for a Moto TT mic, model VMN1023A. I want to eliminate the TX delay after the last tone, so I can hear the repeater acknowledge my commands. Thanks Ian VA2IR

[Repeater-Builder] Andrew connectors needed

2009-10-20 Thread va2ir
will also work. I did look on ebay, but the sellers will not ship to Canada. Any one have a couple of these connectors hanging around? You can contact me off list: va2ir at securenet dot net Thanks Ian VA2IR

Re: RE [Repeater-Builder] Andrew connectors needed

2009-10-20 Thread va2ir
. I did look on ebay, but the sellers will not ship to Canada. snip Ian VA2IR Have you searched the following site Ian? John http://www.surplussales.com/index.html

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: desense question

2009-05-03 Thread va2ir
Skipp. I will post a pic with the filtering specs later today. Its all here at my qth. Ian. Va2ir. Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry -Original Message- From: skipp025 skipp...@yahoo.com Date: Sun, 03 May 2009 03:50:00 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject

[Repeater-Builder] desense question

2009-05-02 Thread va2ir
Ian VA2IR

[Repeater-Builder] power output on 440

2009-04-22 Thread va2ir
the rest. Cheerio Ian VA2IR

Re: [Repeater-Builder] power output on 440

2009-04-22 Thread va2ir
I'm going to put it back as stock and see what happens with a fixed listening post about 5 miles from me. Hard to tell in the mobile. Thank you for all the suggestions. Ian VA2IR At 04:02 PM 4/22/2009, you wrote: I sounds like your amplifier may be spurious. Your watt meter may

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: power output on 440

2009-04-22 Thread va2ir
-100 watt UHF PA around, for a reasonable pricewell you know the rest. You would experience serious trouble placing that size amplifier on your stock repeater without mucho extra protection in/on both the receiver and transmitter side (not to mention the duplexer). Cheerio Ian VA2IR Raisin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MASTR II PTT

2009-04-18 Thread va2ir
Say what? Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Vernon Densler m...@highwayusa.com Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:05:35 To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MASTR II PTT With the simple echolink interace which has a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FRS

2009-03-01 Thread va2ir
FRS channels in US and Canada are the same. Here in canada, GMRS repeaters are not allowed. Ian VA2IR