Good evening,
Your e-mail brings up one question: used duplexers for 220 where?
Brian
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From: Oz-in-DFW
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 9:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 repeater
Micor conversions
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*Sent:* Friday, January 01, 2010 9:40 PM
*Subject:* Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 repeater
Micor conversions work very well, but are rather involved.
MVP/Exec/Mastr II conversions are much easier and work as well.
The MVP package works out
, 2010 3:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 repeater
Good evening,
Your e-mail brings up one question: used duplexers for 220 where?
Brian
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From: Oz-in-DFW
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 9:40 PM
Dan Blasberg wrote:
All right folks,
For those that run a 220 repeater, what are you running as far as the
machine itself?
MICOR VHF Mobile converted to 220 and duplexed to a repeater.
A local group is looking to put a 220 MHz repeater on the air and
would like some ideas.
Here's
Dan Blasberg wrote:
So it look like the general recommendation is a converted GE or Micor.
That is kind of the direction I was leaning for the group.
As for conversions, what are folks using for final amps?
Japanese Power Brick:
http://www.repeater-builder.com/products/ampbd.html
The Amp
Kevin Custer wrote:
If you are into GE MASTR II radios instead of MICOR's, get yourself a
PLL VHF MASTR II mobile and use this conversion kit. It's by far the
simplest conversion to the 220 ham band.
Forgot the dumb link
http://www.repeater-builder.com/products/MIIconversionkit.html
Spectra Engineering Party Ltd. MX-800
How much is it for someone to build a 4 can 220 duplexer.
From: Steven M Hodell st...@shodell.net
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, January 2, 2010 9:16:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 repeater
Hi Brain,
I have 220 cavities
Two Alinco DR235 radios and a CAT 200B controller has been on the air for two
year running 10 watts.
I could use a preamp but give it a try without first those radios are great.
The Cat 200 also has a cooling fan control circuit and it works great also make
sure you use that especially if you
Micor converted to 220 works very very well. Exceptional receive and excellent
audio quality. I would recommend it in a heart beat.
Brian, K5IN
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From: Dan Blasberg
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 8:32 PM
Subject:
I have a hamtronics kit and it does fine for what it is.
Nathan N5REL
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From: K5IN k...@comcast.net
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 05:04:24
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 repeater
Micor converted
Micor conversions work very well, but are rather involved.
MVP/Exec/Mastr II conversions are much easier and work as well. The MVP
package works out really well.
Both the Motorola and GE radios rely on a different PA. Most use a
hybrid brick to get power. I have several of these I've been
Dan,
I have a Hamtronics REP-200 at a mountaintop site that has been
trouble-free. I am using the stock 15 watt PA, and the coverage is very
good over the Central Coast of California. One precaution I took was to put
a single ferrite isolator on the TX output, to protect the PA transistor-
Dan,
I recommend converting a high-band GE or Motorola. My club recently
replaced Hamtronics gear with a converted GE Mastr II after
experiencing considerable exciter microphonics and receiver desense.
Hamtronics gear probably works fine in a clean and quiet environment,
but at our
So it look like the general recommendation is a converted GE or Micor.
That is kind of the direction I was leaning for the group.
As for conversions, what are folks using for final amps?
Thanks,
Dan
KA8YPY
All right folks,
For those that run a 220 repeater, what are you running as far as
] On Behalf Of Dan Blasberg
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 1:16 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 repeater
So it look like the general recommendation is a converted GE or Micor.
That is kind of the direction I was leaning for the group
as 214 is
at 96% for whatever THAT fact is worth
.probably nothing.. - Mike
From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of neal Newman
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 9:23 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] 220
Henry Radio also makes 220 amplifiers. 1-800-877-7979 also give amateur
discounts.
Paul AA3VI
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--- On Sat, 3/14/09, Michael Ryan mryan...@tampabay.rr.com wrote:
From: Michael Ryan mryan...@tampabay.rr.com
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Repeater Power Amp
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2009, 12:47 AM
That’s the model I am using now. I have
... Never use
that 400 or 9913 garbage..
--- On Sat, 3/14/09, Michael Ryan mryan...@tampabay.rr.com wrote:
From: Michael Ryan mryan...@tampabay.rr.com
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Repeater Power Amp
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date
From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of neal Newman
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 9:23 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Repeater Power Amp
Get Rid of that crap cable your using..
I only use
...@tampabay.rr.com
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Repeater Power Amp
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2009, 11:20 AM
Thanks for the comment to Neal about the cables. RG-400 and
142 are very good, quite common, and very reliable. If you
take a look at the specs
THats what happens when I dont wear my glasses.. I thought he said LMR400..
142 is Good.. I still prefer superflex.
--- On Sat, 3/14/09, Chuck Kelsey wb2...@roadrunner.com wrote:
From: Chuck Kelsey wb2...@roadrunner.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Repeater Power Amp
To: Repeater
...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of neal Newman
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 11:42 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Repeater Power Amp
THats what happens when I dont wear my glasses.. I thought he said LMR400..
142 is Good.. I still prefer superflex.
--- On Sat, 3/14
I also have a TE amp . and very happy with it
On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 1:11 PM, James Delancy ctra...@gmail.com wrote:
TE Systems in California is where I got my 220 amp.
James WJ1D
Michael Ryan wrote:
Does anyone have some advice about what to use for a power amp in a 220
I've had several users indicate that they are using TE Systems Amps in
repeater service. I have one of the OLDER Mirage amps, I think it has been
around here for 12 or more years at least, perhaps more. This SHOULD be
pre-MFJ. My model is 25 in for 120 out. I planned to run 10 watts or so in
the cap but
never put it back on line as most users never noticed it wasn't there.
Roger W5RDW
224.18 MHz Dallas
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From: Michael Ryan
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 4:12 PM
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Repeater Power
Of Roger White
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 5:45 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Repeater Power Amp
I ran a Mirage C2512G (s/n 30820) for a number of years at a reduced Pout
(around 75 watts out of duplexer) and had no problems. The amp case
If ANYBODY has the data sheets that come in the box with a
DB-224-JJ please send in scans of the sheets that were packed
in the box (or snail-email a set of Xeroxes).
If anybody has the opportunity to measure one with a tape measure,
please look at this first:
Call Hutton Communications (www.huttononline.com/) in Dallas. I ordered a
dB224JJ (220 MHz 4 pole) from them a few years ago.
W5RD Roger
From: Jed Barton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2007/12/03 Mon AM 11:12:18 CST
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 220 repeater antennas
*He dons his fireproof suit before speaking blasphemy*
How about a copper J-pole? (suitably weatherized, of course)
--
Keith McQueen
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801-224-9460
On 12/3/07, Jed Barton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey guys,
Alright, i need a 220 repeater ntenna. Any ideas?
From
Repeater builder sells a nice Tram omni antenna.
On 12/3/07, Robin Midgett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Obtain an old 224 cut it down by ~28%; that should drive it close
to the 222 band.
At 11:12 AM 12/3/2007, you wrote:
Hey guys,
Alright, i need a 220 repeater ntenna. Any ideas?
From
Obtain an old 224 cut it down by ~28%; that should drive it close
to the 222 band.
At 11:12 AM 12/3/2007, you wrote:
Hey guys,
Alright, i need a 220 repeater ntenna. Any ideas?
From what i can see, the db222 and 224 antennas are no longer being
made.
Any thoughts on that or what to get?
Hutton Communications made the old dB Products dB224JJ 3-4 years ago for me.
It was not advertised at the time, but I talked to them directly and they made
it for me. Maybe call and ask.
http://www.huttononline.com
Roger W5RD
From: Jed Barton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2007/11/19 Mon AM
: [Repeater-Builder] 220 repeater antennas
Hutton Communications made the old dB Products dB224JJ 3-4 years ago for me.
It was not advertised at the time, but I talked to them directly and they
made it for me. Maybe call and ask.
http://www.huttononline.com
Roger W5RD
From: Jed Barton
The antenna is up 300 feet on the side of a tower. Sorry.
Roger W5RD
From: Tom Manning [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2007/11/19 Mon PM 12:42:01 CST
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 repeater antennas
Roger   Would it be possible to get
It's my understanding that the synthesizer is not programable outside of the
220-222 Mhz range, and that the harm. filter needs to be retuned first, as it
will not pass signals above 222.000.
DCFluX [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I seen it once, I just lost the PDF
and need to find it
DCFluX,
From what I saw the xmtr VCO (as is the rcvr VCO) is phase locked to the
synth. which uses the 10.235 MHz reference. The xmtr VCO operates 10.235 MHz
above the carrier freq. ( 220.005 + 10.235 = 230.240 MHz). The xmtr VCO output
is mixed in a DBM with the 10.235 MHz ref. to get the
It seems like an error crept into my latest post which was written early in the
morning.
That error is in the incorrect frequency I used for the reference frequency.
The correct reference frequency is 10.275 MHz. All references to the incorrect
frequency of 10.235 MHz should be changed to
Ok, This is going to be a brute force hack. For the moment the game plan is
to replace the microcontroller with one that is running special software. If
I remember right that thing had 200 channels, spaced 5kHz.
So we will need a look-up table to translate the channels to the
frequencies.
This is a friend of mines repeater currently on the air and working excelent
condition on everything. Probably won't be cheep cheep but reasonable. It may
be going to Dayton with us.
tom
For Sale:
Hamtronics R301-220 receiver in RF tight box
Hamtronics T301-220 (2.5 watts) transmitter in
On 4/25/07, Jesse Stanley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello All,
Looking for a cheap 220 Repeater. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
Jesse
KD8CHP
220 MHz and cheap usually don't go together, due to the cost of the
duplexer (if you're running higher power levels)... everything's just a
little
I always wanted to play with brute force hacking a SEA repeater onto NB-FM
and into the ham band. Anyone remember what happend to the .PDF for the
service manual and know anyone that has one to get rid of cheap? I would
like the version that has the master reference oscillator but I cannot even
DC,
The model no. is ESP1000/ESP1000M and the master base station oscillator
(MBSO)
that operates at 10.275 MHz is contained in only one of the rack combination
of up to 5 xmtrs. The manual is 1 1/2 thick and is very complex. I look
forward to hearing how you expect to accomplish
I have 2 Hi Pro 220 MHz repeaters, one I bought used (R1) and one new (E). No
problems for many years. One has the Cat 200B controller, the other the 300DX.
I started with a Spec Comm. in 1980 ( I did not know any better!) and over its
first few years of life, the RX went south (repaired once)
hamtronics... been using them for 15 years... they are the only choice
here... allen... ac8dx
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On 2/22/07, Ken Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Our group is in need of replacing the receiver on our 220 box and I
wanted to solicit some opinions from the group.
What are you using and are you happy with it? Would you buy any
particular one again? Why or why not.
Currently running a
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From: Nate Duehr [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 2:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220 repeater receiver recommendations?
[snip]
Currently running a Kendecomm. Hate it.
Pots are squirrelly (low
At 2/23/2007 12:48, you wrote:
On 2/22/07, Ken Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Our group is in need of replacing the receiver on our 220 box and I
wanted to solicit some opinions from the group.
What are you using and are you happy with it? Would you buy any
particular one again? Why
Ken first of All I noticed You stated Our group, so I would assume You have
others kicking in to the Cost, I do not and I had Scott build Me up a 220
Repeater System, He did it in the process of Building a house and Moving All
I had to do was Program the Controller, Hook up the Amp, Power Supply
At 2/22/2007 15:00, you wrote:
Our group is in need of replacing the receiver on our 220 box and I
wanted to solicit some opinions from the group.
Our current receiver is a Spectrum using 3rd overtone crystals. We
are looking at the following:
1. Spectrum receiver using 5th overtone crystals.
Thanks to all who contributed, I no longer need anything else.
Andy KC2GOW
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I took over the Oldbridge repeater I Understand. Did Jay give/sell
you the old machine? thats what I was getting at.
Neal
Andrew G. wrote:
Jay's letting us have the pair. His machine is offline and it is
my baby now. I would not even think of being like some AH's and putting
up
Jay is now aSK sadly.
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I did Not know that... wow deeply sadened he was a good guy
Jay is now aSK sadly.
Andy
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BTW hes still listed in QRZ when did he pass away?
Andrew G. wrote:
Jay is now aSK sadly.
Andy
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A few years ago...Qrz is like that, there are guys in there who have been dead quite a while and are still listed.
Andy
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A few years ago...Qrz is like that, there are guys in there who have
been dead quite a while and are still listed.
Andy
I bet if he's still on QRZ.com, he's still in the FCC db, which means
they were not informed of his passing.
Look up his call in ULS.
Jim
It is usually the family should ( maybe they did not know ABT this )
send info. to the ARRL like a copy of the Memorium or certificate of
Death copy. they can handle that kind of stuff.
mark ab8ru
Andrew G. wrote:
A few years ago...Qrz is like that, there are guys in there who
have been
: [Repeater-Builder] 220
Repeater StuffIt is usually the family should ( maybe
they did not know ABT this ) send info. to the ARRL like a copy of the
Memorium or certificate of Death copy. they can handle that kind of
stuff.mark ab8ruAndrew G. wrote:
A few years ago...Qrz is like
OK now were getting off topic..
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I have a brand new TPL 100 watt continuous duty RXR series 220 amp
available. I think it was around $850 or $900 new. I'd trade for a UHF amp
of comparable quality and condition, 100 watts or more. I think I have a
4-cavity Wacom duplexer for 220 in storage too but I'd have to go digging to
be
Hi Andy
That Freq pair used to belong to
Jay Gerstel KA2CUS
You should see If he still has his old repeater.
Was this a metroCor? coordination.. Because they have been screwing
up They coordinated a few People on MY pairs but so far No real
interference. they did it on my 2 meter and
Jay's letting us have the pair. His machine is offline and it is my baby now. I would not even think of being like some AH's and putting up a machine on a active pair.
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: Saturday, August 20, 2005 9:42 AM
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Repeater Stuff
I have a brand new TPL 100 watt continuous duty RXR series 220 amp
available. I think it was around $850 or $900 new. I'd trade for a UHF
amp
of comparable quality and condition, 100 watts or more. I
HEY Andy what Frequency are you planning On putting this 220 repeater?
Andrew wrote:
Guys,
If anyone has any 220 repeater equipment they would like to get rid
of (sell/working) such as amplifiers, RX or TX stuff and things of
that nature please contact me direct off list. I am in need of
I have a pair at 223.840 (normal offset) available.
Andy
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Most of the commercial radios and repeaters in the 220 MHz band are
designed for amplitude-companded SSB (4K00J3E) operation and cannot be
economically converted to conventional FM (16K0F3E) operation. I was
recently given an ESP1000 repeater made by SEA, Incorporated, that is in
mint condition.
jhoonbee wrote:
Hello all,
I am looking for a complete ready to use repeater for 220Mhz.
Anyone have one for sale?
I'm sure Scott Z would build you what ever you wanted.
http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/custombuilt.html
My favorite conversion is the Motorola Micor to 220.
Danny
Contact me during the week 800-298-2850
re 220 FM Repeater
Ed Folta
Com/Rad Inc
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From: jhoonbee [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 9:57 PM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] 220 Repeater
k4ij wrote:
I am looking for a radio for my 220 repeater project. Just need the radio,
have everything else. I would prefer something already on band. Something
that is already converted is fine such as a Micor or Mastr II. If I don't find
something I will do the conversion but want to check
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