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Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 12:02 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
The reason why is I thought the 2 meter and 440 repeater pairs were all tied
up and nothing was available. I too would like to put up a 440
JOHN MACKEY wrote:
Thanks Gary, you are correct. I might add, I have found
Spectrum equipment perform very well as door stops.
Gary La Force [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Come on folks you no spectrum repeater are ok.
As long as you don't turn them on.
Gary N0PBM
I would say that if he
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From: Kevin Bednar [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 7:26 AM
Subject: RE: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
No problem Gary, I was just curious. Where I am located though it is a lot
easier to put something on 440 because it hasn't been all
Jim - What about all the spurs that Spectrums tend to put out?
Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I would say that if he REALLY wants to do SOMETHING with this thing,
it could be xtal'd up on his favorite repeater as a monitor/base. Find
an antenna relay out of a mastr pro or a Mitrek or
-Builder] Repeater Help]]]
Kevin Custer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So, this year at Dayton, Repeater Builder will be accepting donations
for the opportunity to smash a Spectrum Repeater with a hammer.
Now I'm kidding..
Let's move on folks, I believe this thread is dead
To bad
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Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
Maybe I should rephrase that! UHF is so hard to come by, they are
excluded!! My company threw out a whole bunch of VHF Hi MastrII mobiles a
few years ago.
James
Yahoo! Groups
You can best modify the spectrum by replacing the following components:
power supply, transmitter, receiver, controller. It should then perform well
if you used good replacement parts.
kbednar99 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ok, at the risk of being flamed I am gonna' ask this question
anyway. ;)
At 04:23 PM 1/6/2004 -0600, you wrote:
You can best modify the spectrum by replacing the following components:
power supply, transmitter, receiver, controller. It should then perform well
if you used good replacement parts.
-LOL!
kbednar99 wrote:
Ok, at the risk of being flamed I am gonna' ask this question
anyway. ;) I have inherited a Spectrum Communications SCR-4000
repeater. Receive seems to work fine but the TX freq drifts after a
few minutes no matter how many times I reset it. It has the TCXO
option in it but
, 2004 5:23 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
You can best modify the spectrum by replacing the following components:
power supply, transmitter, receiver, controller. It should then perform
well if you used good replacement parts.
kbednar99
Unfortunately I'm laughing with you Ken! :o
Kevin
-Original Message-
From: Ken Arck [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 5:25 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
At 04:23 PM 1/6/2004 -0600, you wrote:
You can
, January 06, 2004 5:27 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help
kbednar99 wrote:
Ok, at the risk of being flamed I am gonna' ask this question anyway.
;) I have inherited a Spectrum Communications SCR-4000 repeater.
Receive seems to work fine but the TX
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
You can best modify the spectrum by replacing the following components:
power supply, transmitter, receiver, controller. It should then perform
well if you used good replacement parts.
kbednar99 [EMAIL PROTECTED
, January 06, 2004 5:27 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help
kbednar99 wrote:
Ok, at the risk of being flamed I am gonna' ask this question anyway.
;) I have inherited a Spectrum Communications SCR-4000 repeater.
Receive seems to work fine but the TX
Kevin - Does that tell you something when the manufacturer won't even support
the product?
Most of us here are running repeaters that are at least 15 years old. Several
of my repeaters were built in the late 1960's thru the 1970's by GE (the
Mastr Pro).
kbednar99 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks Gary, you are correct. I might add, I have found
Spectrum equipment perform very well as door stops.
Gary La Force [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Come on folks you no spectrum repeater are ok.
As long as you don't turn them on.
Gary N0PBM
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To visit your
Kevin Bednar wrote:
I kinda figured that John from what I've been told, but unfortunately
there is $0 to replace it with something else. I didn't pay for it so
Kevin - if you don't have any money to put up a repeater, then you shouldn't
be doing it in the first place. Repeaters are a HUGH
PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
Well, if you really have the 'anatomy' to do this: Sell it on eBay, take the
money, and buy something that will work much better. (such as a used MASTR
II or Micor)
Personally, I wouldn't do that to someone
: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]]
Kevin Bednar wrote:
I kinda figured that John from what I've been told, but unfortunately
there is $0 to replace it with something else. I didn't pay for it so
Kevin - if you don't have any money to put up a repeater, then you shouldn't
be doing
Kevin Bednar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
SNIP
At least I'm
one of the people that cares enough to NOT put drifty piece of crap
on the air. ;)
Kevin, for that I applaud you!!! Just a few weeks ago we had a person come on
this mail list, ask about spectrum repeaters. He was told all the horror
: [RE: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]]]
Kevin Bednar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
SNIP
At least I'm
one of the people that cares enough to NOT put drifty piece of crap on
the air. ;)
Kevin, for that I applaud you!!! Just a few weeks ago we had a person come
on this mail list, ask about
: Kevin Bednar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 5:13 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [RE: [RE: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]]]
Well, considering the technical standards (or lack thereof) that
Spectru
m
uses I gues ANYTHING is an improvement
wouldn't want to screw someone else over with the
same POS problems I'm experiencing with it. Thanks.
Kevin
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From: mch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 5:28 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help
Kevin Bednar wrote:
... Spectrum has been LESS than helpful, other than to
say we discontinued it over 10 years ago
I wonder why they discontinued it? (smirk)
and can't help you
In other words, we want nothing to do with it
and we can sell you a manual if you want though!.
Translation:
Kevin Bednar wrote:
Unfortunately James the unit was
tossed a few weeks back. :(
Kevin
From: James
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 6:53 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
Mastr II
I'd like a line on those free Mastr II UHF
radios.
Chuck
WB2EDV
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From:
James
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 7:43
PM
Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater
Help]
Good luck, If you check
Unfortunately James the unit was tossed a few weeks back.
:(
Kevin
From: James [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 6:53 PMTo:
Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder]
Repeater Help]
Mastr II PA's should be easy to rebuild?? A few new
Thanks Jim. I already checked the local shops, no luck.
I'll keep looking.
Kevin
K2KMB
From: James [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 7:44 PMTo:
Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder]
Repeater Help]
Good luck, If you check with some
Me too Chuck! ;)
Kevin
K2KMB
From: Chuck Kelsey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 7:53 PMTo:
Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder]
Repeater Help]
I'd like a line on those free Mastr II UHF
radios.
Chuck
WB2EDV
- Original
, January 06, 2004 5:28 PM
To: mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comRepeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
Well, if you really have the 'anatomy' to do this: Sell it on eBay, take the
money, and buy something that will work much better. (such as a used MASTR
ARRRGGGH! Never toss a MastrII. I could have donated some
parts at least.Oh well.
- Original Message -
From:
Kevin Bednar
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 7:03
PM
Subject: RE: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater
Help
]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:16 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
Kevin,
What parts do you need for your MASTR II?
Jeff
At 06:52 PM 1/6/2004, you wrote:
Mastr II PA's should be easy to rebuild?? A few new transistors, etc
the
help I have received from hams in the other parts of this project as well! You
guys are great!
Kevin
K2KMB
From: Lee Williams [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:20 PMTo:
Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder]
Repeater Help
this
group!
Kevin
K2KMB
From: Maire Company
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004
8:21 PMTo: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re:
[[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
what kind of Micro parts do you
need?
- Original Message -
From:
Kevin Bednar
what kind of Micro parts do you
need?
- Original Message -
From:
Kevin Bednar
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 7:56
PM
Subject: RE: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater
Help]
Thanks Jim. I already checked the local shops
Company [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:21 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
what kind of Micro parts do
you need?
-
Original Message -
From:
Kevin
Bednar
-Original Message-
From: Jeff Otterson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:16 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
Kevin,
What parts do you need for your MASTR II?
Jeff
At 06:52 PM 1/6/2004, you wrote:
Mastr II
]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 7:53 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
I'd like a line on those free Mastr
II UHF radios.
Chuck
WB2EDV
-
Original Message -
From:
James
Thanks for the reply James. I'll figure SOMETHING out.
:)
Kevin
K2KMB
From: James [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:45 PMTo:
Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder]
Repeater Help]
Kevin, I know that the RECTUM (oops spectrum) isn't
as well. :(
Kevin
K2KMB
-Original Message-
From: Jeff Otterson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:16 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
Kevin,
What parts do you need for your MASTR II?
Jeff
At 06:52 PM 1/6
: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:01
PMTo: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comSubject: RE:
[[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
Thanks for the reply James. I'll figure SOMETHING out.
:)
Kevin
K2KMB
From: James [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:45 PMTo
] Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004
9:13 PMTo: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comSubject: RE:
[[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
Kevin,
Are
you looking for 2 meters or 440? You may want to look into a Johnson 530
or 559 depending on which bandyou want. They are cheap at swap fests
and very dependable
Kevin - K2KMB,
What frequency is your repeater going on?
Gary K2UQ
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Well, I had the Spectrum set on 444.500, why? I was also looking at a pair
on 447.
Kevin
K2KMB
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 10:56 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater
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From: Paul Finch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 9:13 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
Kevin,
Are you looking for 2 meters or 440? You may want to look into a Johnson
530 or 559 depending on which band you want
Kevin,
I think I have 2 UHF MastrII and at least 1 VHF MastrII. It might be just
the opposite. I will check and let you know.
Charles Miller
- Original Message -
From: Kevin Bednar [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:32 PM
Subject:
Go to bed, Coy.
ac0y5 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
OHSTOP.JOHN!
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, JOHN MACKEY [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Kevin - Don't over-react on the spectrum by throwing it out
before
considering other uses. Remember my earlier post when I said they
Coy, are you saying you are the one who made foolish statements?
ac0y5 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
AND I DID.
(or some foolish statement like that).
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Subject: Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]
The reason why is I thought the 2 meter and 440 repeater pairs were all
tied
up and nothing was available. I too would like to put up a 440 machine but
I
don't want to wait until the 22nd century to do it. Your located RF wise,
between
The reciever is pretty good, but from everything we have found here the
transmitter will work best in the trunk of a tucker torpedo - otherwise
using it as portable ballast from an amphibious car would be the best
way to use it. Both GE and Motorola made a repair kit for the spectrum
radio family,
the need, that URL can be posted and everyone will feel better.
Chuck
WB2EDV
- Original Message -
From: JOHN MACKEY [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 9:14 PM
Subject: Re: [RE: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]]
Kevin - Don't
The reason why is I thought the 2 meter and 440 repeater pairs were all tied
up and nothing was available. I too would like to put up a 440 machine but I
don't want to wait until the 22nd century to do it. Your located RF wise,
between two different coordination groups. We recently had a new
Virden Clark Beckman wrote:
I think you should send it to Kevin so he can hit it with a hammer, when
he is done I will come over and melt some of it with a blowtorch while
he takes the pictures, I am sure someone will step in with a
hammerdrill. Maybe bring it to dayton and charge 1 buck a hit
Kevin Custer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So, this year at Dayton, Repeater Builder will be accepting donations
for the opportunity to smash a Spectrum Repeater with a hammer.
Now I'm kidding..
Let's move on folks, I believe this thread is dead
To bad
That would have been the
If it hasn't been pointed out previously, a visit to the
repeater-builder web site would be the second or third place to take a
virtual trip into repeaters. The first 2 places would be equipment
manufacturers web sites to gain some idea on the cost of new and another
would be with a tower
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