K9GJN
--- On Wed, 1/6/10, Nate Duehr n...@natetech.com wrote:
From: Nate Duehr n...@natetech.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 4:27 AM
On Jan 5, 2010, at 8:22 PM, Greg Niles wrote:
Thanks
Michael Cox wrote:
Ralph (and others)
So is there a IDA equipped version the controller? If not, what does
it mean that I have the IDA equiped version?
The IDA version of the MASTR II station was (originally) controlled by a
means other than the usual plug-in cards. What you bought is
You can make the IDA controller MASTRII work for you, but you aren't
going to find a drop-in controller. Look at:
http://www.qsl.net/w4xe/rpttech/rpttech21.htm
for some good information about how to do it.
I have a UHF MASTRII with an IDA controller here that has been an
ongoing project for
- Jim W5ZIT
--- On Tue, 1/5/10, Joe k1ike_m...@snet.net wrote:
From: Joe k1ike_m...@snet.net
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 8:22 AM
You can make the IDA
I am new to repeater building I have a GE Master II VHF repeater does GE make
or is there a mod to make the exciter do 35 watts so I would not have to use a
PA which I do have, just trying to make things simple. Any input would be
greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Greg K9GJN
] Mastr II mods and parts
I am new to repeater building I have a GE Master II VHF repeater does
GE make or is there a mod to make the exciter do 35 watts so I would not have
to use a PA which I do have, just trying to make things simple. Any input would
be greatly appreciated
Thanks Chuck, that answers my qustion. Any other pointers would be appreciated.
Greg K9GJN
--- On Wed, 1/6/10, Chuck Kelsey wb2...@roadrunner.com wrote:
From: Chuck Kelsey wb2...@roadrunner.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date
even a picture or the part number of
that PA would help.
Best Regards
Richard.
From: Greg Niles k9...@yahoo.com
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, January 5, 2010 9:33:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
I am new
] Mastr II mods and parts
Thanks Chuck, that answers my qustion. Any other pointers would be
appreciated.
Greg K9GJN
--- On Wed, 1/6/10, Chuck Kelsey wb2...@roadrunner.com wrote:
From: Chuck Kelsey wb2...@roadrunner.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder
:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
Thanks Chuck, that answers my qustion. Any other pointers would be
appreciated.
Greg K9GJN
--- On Wed, 1/6/10, Chuck Kelsey wb2...@roadrunner.com wrote:
From: Chuck Kelsey wb2...@roadrunner.com
@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
I am new to repeater building. I have a GE Mastr II VHF repeater. Does GE
make, or is there a mod to make, the exciter do 35 watts so I would not
have to use a PA which I do have, just trying to make things simple? Any
I have read those very big topics, thanks Chuck
Greg K9GJN
--- On Wed, 1/6/10, Chuck Kelsey wb2...@roadrunner.com wrote:
From: Chuck Kelsey wb2...@roadrunner.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 3:01
, Richard Fletcher rickfle...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: Richard Fletcher rickfle...@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 2:53 AM
Hi Greg,
There is no Mod to make the exciter do 35 watts. Its
but they will need to
be changed obviously. I have the 110 PA and a GE power supply also the 10 V
control card.
Thanks Greg K9GJN
From: Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010
On Jan 5, 2010, at 8:22 PM, Greg Niles wrote:
Thanks for the reply Richard. I have the GE 110 watt PA I only antipate
needing around 35 watts not going to build a power house just a locat
repeater. I know I can detune the PA was just trying to cut out the PA for
simplicity purposes if
!
- Original Message - From: AJ To:
Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 2:17
PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
Didn't the CEO or someone of similar heft at Times Microwave have a
letter in QST a while back stating the entire LMR
that? No wonder!
- Original Message - From: AJ To:
Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 2:17
PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
Didn't the CEO or someone of similar heft at Times Microwave have a
letter in QST a while back stating the entire LMR
Michael Cox wrote:
Controller - I recommend a NHRC model that plugs into the Systems board,
or, one of the Pion Simon models that plug into the card cage.
http://www.nhrc.net/ge-stuff.php
http://www.pionsimon.com/products.htm
It looks like I can use the NHRC-4/M2 to make it a linked
Michael Cox wrote:
Will this Duplexer work with the Mastr II repeater?
http://cgi.ebay.com/UHF-50W-6-CAVITY-DUPLEXER-FOR-REPEATER-FREE-TUNING
http://cgi.ebay.com/UHF-50W-6-CAVITY-DUPLEXER-FOR-REPEATER-FREE-TUNING_W0QQitemZ350300447727QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518f88a3ef
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
Michael Cox wrote:
Will this Duplexer work with the Mastr II repeater?
http://cgi.ebay.com/UHF-50W-6-CAVITY-DUPLEXER-FOR-REPEATER-FREE-TUNING
http://cgi.ebay.com/UHF-50W-6-CAVITY-DUPLEXER-FOR-REPEATER-FREE
On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 10:29 AM, wd8chl wd8...@gmail.com wrote:
Michael Cox wrote:
Controller - I recommend a NHRC model that plugs into the Systems
board,
or, one of the Pion Simon models that plug into the card cage.
http://www.nhrc.net/ge-stuff.php
Michael Cox wrote:
On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 10:29 AM, wd8chl wd8...@gmail.com wrote:
Michael Cox wrote:
Controller - I recommend a NHRC model that plugs into the Systems
board,
or, one of the Pion Simon models that plug into the card cage.
http://www.nhrc.net/ge-stuff.php
Sorry, that's what I meant. Is that what this controller will do?
Thanks,
Michael H. Cox
michaelh...@gmail.com
-Original Message-
From: wd8chl wd8...@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:10:59
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
In the link to the unit he bought off ebay, in the photo the GE Mastr II was
the IDA equipped version.
Doesn't have a card rack to plug the PSE into. Of course you could wire it
in, but not as convenient as having the original style card rack where you
just plug it in.
Ralph W4XE
How does one control, from a distance ,a PSE controller? Using the tone set-up
? Jerry
--- On Mon, 1/4/10, Ralph Hogan rhog...@comcast.net wrote:
From: Ralph Hogan rhog...@comcast.net
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
Michael Cox wrote:
On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 10:29 AM, wd8chl wd8...@gmail.com wrote:
Michael Cox wrote:
Controller - I recommend a NHRC model that plugs into the Systems
board,
or, one of the Pion Simon
Ralph Hogan wrote:
In the link to the unit he bought off ebay, in the photo the GE Mastr II was
the IDA equipped version.
Doesn't have a card rack to plug the PSE into. Of course you could wire it
in, but not as convenient as having the original style card rack where you
just plug it in.
gerald bishop wrote:
How does one control, from a distance ,a PSE controller? Using the tone
set-up ? Jerry
DTMF
Ralph (and others)
So is the IDA equipped version the controller? If not, what does it mean
that I have the IDA equiped version? Does that mean I need, for example, a
different duplexer?
Thanks for your help everyone. I appreciate it.
On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 3:59 PM, Ralph Hogan
Thank you for your help. I appreciate it! I've put a couple of questions
inline below.
On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 4:18 PM, Kevin Custer kug...@kuggie.com wrote:
Michael Cox wrote:
I justed purchased a GE MAST II UHF repeater that has a 450-460 split
(see it at
Michael Cox wrote:
Thank you for your help. I appreciate it! I've put a couple of
questions inline below.
Well - you'll need a duplexer no mater the price... grin
I was under the impression that if I had two antennas, I could get by
without a duplexer. Thanks for the heads up.
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
Michael Cox wrote:
Thank you for your help. I appreciate it! I've put a couple of questions
inline below.
Well - you'll need a duplexer no mater the price... grin
I was under the impression that if I had two antennas
: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
Michael Cox wrote:
Thank you for your help. I appreciate it! I've put a couple of questions
inline below.
Well - you'll need a duplexer no mater the price... grin
I was under the impression that if I had two antennas, I could get
Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 12:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
Kevin mentioned feedline, but didn't mention to stay away from LMR or 9913
type foil/shield combinations in duplex service.
Chuck
WB2EDV
- Original Message -
From
[mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of WA3GIN
Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 1:35 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
I believe the issues with LMR were resolved years ago Chuck. Can you
refresh the group on some
Personally, I've seen it cause problems on several sites. Getting it out of
service solved the problem.
Chuck
WB2EDV
- Original Message -
From: WA3GIN
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 1:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods
- Original Message -
From: Michael Ryan
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 1:41 PM
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
A local group here in Florida just replaced their feed line to their antenna
with LMR 400 coax this past
nothing official that says the problem was resolved.
Chuck
WB2EDV
- Original Message -
*From:* Michael Ryan mryan...@tampabay.rr.com
*To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
*Sent:* Sunday, January 03, 2010 1:41 PM
*Subject:* RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
A local
@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 2:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
Didn't the CEO or someone of similar heft at Times Microwave have a letter in
QST a while back stating the entire LMR series wasn't designed for PIM
performance, referring potential
At 1/3/2010 11:11, you wrote:
Yes, it was resolved at a lot of commercial sites by not allowing it to be
used ;-)
For me, the resolution came from a Times Microwave sales rep. who
admitted that LMR-400 is not appropriate for duplex use.
Having said that, you can get away with using it in
-
From: n...@no6b.com
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 2:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
At 1/3/2010 11:11, you wrote:
Yes, it was resolved at a lot of commercial sites by not allowing it to be
used
Very interesting...all our sites are dense with RF from Public Safety radio
systems 800, 700, VHF, etc. No problems in five years. I suspect it has
more to do with how the RF connections are made than the LMR cable. Just my
subjective opinion of one.
Actually it is the cable. My discussion
, 2010 2:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
At 1/3/2010 11:11, you wrote:
Yes, it was resolved at a lot of commercial sites by not allowing it to be
used ;-)
For me, the resolution came from a Times Microwave sales rep. who
admitted that LMR-400 is not appropriate
At 1/3/2010 12:16, you wrote:
Yes, I agree. Various plated connectors can also be a problem. Unfortunately
most antenna manufacturers don't use silver plated coax in their pigtails
and harnesses.
This is probably why all Cushcraft 4-pole antennas eventually cause desense
to the systems they're
occasionally cause PIM, it's most likely very rare. The
foil/braid combo is another story.
Chuck
- Original Message -
From: n...@no6b.com
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
At 1/3/2010 12:16
:* Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
Michael Cox wrote:
Thank you for your help. I appreciate it! I've put a couple of questions
inline below.
Well - you'll need a duplexer no mater the price... grin
I was under the impression that if I had two antennas, I could get
I would not recommend that duplexer for a repeater.
-- Original Message --
Received: Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:47:16 PM PST
From: Michael Cox michaelh...@gmail.com
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
Will this Duplexer work
Any reasons?
Thanks,
Michael H. Cox
michaelh...@gmail.com
-Original Message-
From: JOHN MACKEY jmac...@usa.net
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:55:33
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
I would not recommend that duplexer for a repeater
Any reasons?
First, it could be used as a duplexer, however you don't get all the benefit
you would get from a BpBr duplexer.
The one in question is a notch only duplexer, the cavities are designed to
notch the two frequencies in use. While it can work, you generally cannot
get the required
: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
Any reasons?
First, it could be used as a duplexer, however you don't get all the benefit
you would get from a BpBr duplexer.
The one in question is a notch only duplexer, the cavities are designed to
notch the two frequencies in use. While it can
: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
Any reasons?
Thanks,
Michael H. Cox
michaelh...@gmail.com
-Original Message-
From: JOHN MACKEY jmac...@usa.net
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:55:33
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods
Ok. Thx for info. I appreciate it.
Thanks,
Michael H. Cox
michaelh...@gmail.com
-Original Message-
From: JOHN MACKEY jmac...@usa.net
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:43:41
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts
mobile duplexers generally
I justed purchased a GE MAST II UHF repeater that has a 450-460 split
(see it at
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=230415711221ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
)
I need to get a power adapter, a CWID, and, depening on the price, a
duplexer. I'd like to modify this to use on either a
Michael Cox wrote:
I justed purchased a GE MAST II UHF repeater that has a 450-460 split
(see it at
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=230415711221ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=230415711221ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT)
I need to
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