Re: [Repeater-Builder] TS-64

2003-12-19 Thread James
Depending on what you have available, you could switch the audio coming from the unit off prior to dropping the carrier of the tx. This would allow your decoder to stop and eliminate squelch noise. James [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys, We've discovered something interesting about

Re: [Repeater-Builder] TS-64

2003-12-19 Thread James
I switch my ts64's using a logic out on the rlc controller to the orange ptt in lead , however, I still sometimes don't get good reverse burst with the motorola receivers that are listening to the ts64 encoder. Makes for extra courtesy beeps or the occasional burst over the links. James

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Impedance Matching of Power Amplifiers

2003-12-29 Thread James
I use EMR corp "Z-matchers" to fix these problems encountered with AMP to antenna, etc. Re-tuning a duplexer as stated below will not help your match very much. I have great success with line matchers. James Eric Lemmon wrote: Skipp, I disagree with your definition of a &

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Impedance Matching of Power Amplifiers

2003-12-30 Thread James
the reactences that show up with high input power ... very impractical since most feedlines have little to no extra length to fuss with). skipp025 wrote: James, What type of power amplifier have you used which had/has problems matching 50 ohms systems? Did you even try to first adjust the duplexer tx

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater TVI Problem

2004-01-02 Thread James
The RG11 that I have has "quad shield" foil, braid, foil, braid if I remember correctly, Its not too bad if brought in from above the unit. On one set I have it going to a splitter and then to two RG6QS jumpers that go to the cable modem and the cable box. James Ralph Mo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater TVI Problem

2004-01-02 Thread James
Demarc is the outside of the house, I own everything else. Eric Lemmon wrote: Before stringing RG-11 to extend your cable tv distribution system, you might want to read the fine print in your cable tv contract. It might state that all cable from the trunk coupler to the customer's tv set are

Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]

2004-01-06 Thread James
Mastr II PA's should be easy to rebuild?? A few new transistors, etc. and some TLC and that would work better than any ham grade stuff. unless of course it is lightning toast. James Kevin Bednar wrote: Unfortunately Joe, everything for this project is being donated for an OEM/RACES

Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]

2004-01-06 Thread James
Good luck, If you check with some of your local Motorola shops, Micors are coming out of service regularly (if any are left, I know we had a few). Micors and MastrII's in their virgin forms can be had cheap or free in many cases. Even if you get a mobile style of either, it is good. James

Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]

2004-01-06 Thread James
not yield anything, then maybe you could replace the trimmer for the xtal as it could be affected by temperature. Please don't flame me for trying to help him, i know how it can be when you have nothing to put on the air. James Kevin Bednar wrote: Unfortunately, we have NO usable radio

Re: [[Repeater-Builder] Repeater Help]

2004-01-06 Thread James
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 Kevin Bednar wrote: Me too Chuck! ;) Kevin K2KMB From: Chuck Kelsey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GM-300 Cor

2004-01-18 Thread James
things like COR and PL detect INDEPENDENT of the microphone hook switch.. James fish_497072000 wrote: Hi- Does the GM-300 have COR on all models?? Something that can be programed into them?? We have one that seems not to have COR ,and wondered if it could be programed to do so. TKS,Jerry W8KQ

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Diversity RX 2 meters

2004-03-27 Thread James
Anyone know of any diversity receivers for the 2m band??? I have never heard of any but would love to have one. James Laryn Lohman wrote: Steve, I disagree. Our Hall voter will regularly vote EASILY 5 times/second. We have four receivers and sometimes it will vote to all of them

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Diversity RX 2 meters

2004-03-27 Thread James
Thanks for the enlightenment! I read the entire article. James Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D) wrote: http://www.lectrosonics.com/wg/wgdiv.pdf A simple diversity paper on Wireless Microphone receivers.. Ssb Yahoo! Groups Links

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Error

2004-05-10 Thread James
PSST we have enough laws in this country Neil McKie wrote: Last time I was at Costco, could buy Norton Internet Security for $50 something with a $15 mail-in rebate. Neil Ken Arck wrote: At 11:37 AM 5/10/2004 -0600, you wrote: For further

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maxtracs as Repeaters, some Questions (no flames included)

2004-05-22 Thread James
Maxtracs, GM300, and CDM series are all good radios! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All! As the title suggests, I have a couple of questions about the use of Maxtracs as repeater radios, links, etc. I'm a die hard Micor man with 3 Micor and 1 Mastr II repeaters on the air so

Re: [Repeater-Builder] stuck repeater: ?resolved?

2004-06-11 Thread James
Put some fans on that thing and you won't have to sweat so much yourself over it :) James rtoplus wrote: Well I visited the site and powered down everything...let it all rest for about 5 minutes. After powering back up, everything seems fine. The heat sink was hot as a firecracker

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Help Please - Hooking up 2x GM-300 Radios for Full-Duplex Link

2004-08-06 Thread James
better. On front mic plug, pin 8 is handset audio (low level speaker audio) I hope that helps you out. If you have any other questions, you can write direct or here. James Kevin Natalia wrote: Hi All, I have 2x GM-300 radios which I wish to use as a full duplex link at one of our main repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-406 450-470MHz how useful on 440-450MHz?

2004-08-10 Thread James
better ... I know ... don't mention that word :) ). I would test it and see how it does. James Chuck Kelsey wrote: By all means. Then you'll have your answer. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Nucleus II 900 mhz

2004-08-10 Thread James
They need to put a band pass filter on the thing. I have had the 900 MHz guys raising the noise floor over 100 MHz from their signal. If they put in a good TX/RX or other BANDPASS cavity, they will be good (unless your on 900 as well) James Coy Hilton wrote: Does any one have any info

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-406 450-470MHz how useful on 440-450MHz?

2004-08-10 Thread James
no, I did not try that to prove or disprove it. The antenna was replaced by a diamond X-50 for a linking repeater at low height from the ground on a hill top (20 ft) James Mike WA6ILQ wrote: I don't think that dipoles get tilted, but did you try demounting the antenna and turning

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Low Power on VHF/UHF Maxtracs

2004-08-20 Thread James
If you have a 25 Watt Maxtrac, GM300, CDM750, CDM1250, etc. They were all sold as 1 - 25 watts, this means that you can set those ones most anywheres you like. I have several 25 watt radios as link radios. At least one of them is set to 2 watts, and the other is at 15. James (also works

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for amplifier suggestions

2004-08-26 Thread James
My TE systems unit has worked great (had it now for 6 years). I also like my Henry Radio units. James SGCTech wrote: I'm putting in a new repeater to replace an old one, but the new one is 50 watts output instead of 130. I'm looking for suggestions for a Power Amplifier. My preference based

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for amplifier suggestions

2004-08-27 Thread James
would make a 50 watt mobile seem as strong as a 100 watt mobile provided no enviromental factors are effecting either end. James Neil McKie wrote: Are the repeater users using 130 or 500 watts to get in? I doubt it. Neil "Mr. Edgar McKinney" wrote: Neil M

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for amplifier suggestions

2004-08-28 Thread James
the difference. James Neil McKie wrote: I suppose if you are real happy with the thought of a 130 watt output repeater, so be it. I used to use a 110 watt output mobile on the 2 meter band. I now use a 25 watt mobile. At one time, my two meter repeater had a PA deck problem. We changed

Re: [Repeater-Builder] gm300 repeater

2004-09-01 Thread James
concepts). These will allow your repeater to meet all FCC requirements and it is much more reliable. You might even want to search ebay for the controllers. James texaswpd103 wrote: Has anybody built a repeater using two gm300's with the connector cable like the ones prolific on ebay. If so what

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF GM300 (lnk radio)

2004-09-03 Thread James
25 Watt radios will turn down to at least 10 watts or less without any problems. If you want to use just the exciter (a few hundred milliwatts I think), you would probably want to make your own t/r switching and just connect directly to the RF board. Steaven Rogers, W4YI wrote: I would like

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 2M duplexer question

2004-09-14 Thread James
For amateur radio, TX/RX gives 25% off their list price. I find that their four cavity unit is about 88-93 dB. James johnmichaelwelton wrote: Need to get several 2M duplexers for a hospital project. The Telewave TPRD1454 (4 cavity, 5 in) provide 77dB isolation (~$750). I'll be using 40-50

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Voters - STATUS TONE

2004-09-15 Thread James
Can you give me the details on this?? I have never done it, but am sitting on plenty of spectra tac equipment that I would like to utilize. James [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Status tone does set the agc in the sqm. Very impotant when using phone lines with varying losses. When using rf links

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Voters - STATUS TONE

2004-09-17 Thread James
I look forward to the information. (as I'm sure many on the list do as well). I would like to incorporate this into the 2 meter side of the system here to help "hide" some interference problems. James [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi James, I am away at a wedding but wi

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Maxtrac on 70CM PLL lock issue 443MHz

2004-09-17 Thread James
usually L202, and L213 on most units. (i cannot remember which is RX and TX, no book at hand here). I usually tune them to move radios to other channels. They are located under the small metal cover on the RF board. James Steve Rodgers wrote: Has anyone got any info or links on adjusting

Re: [Repeater-Builder] VHF Amplifier

2004-09-22 Thread James
I have the 100 and 200 watt henry units in service on UHF, they work great. James Jimmy Floyd wrote: Need to pull from the collective wisdom of the group: I have been looking at VHF repeater amplifiers lately and need some input. Specs: low drive 1 to 10 watts input 250 to 300 output. 13.8

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maxtrac conversion to 220?

2004-10-02 Thread James
What did you do to get the Receive and Exciter to go there?? I would love to use some of my more "modern" moto stuff on that band. James [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just wondering if anyone else has attempted to convert a vhf Maxtrac to 222mhz? I would be interested in the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Duplexer Question

2004-10-05 Thread James
Motorola uses the six cavity celwave rack mount (very expensive). I would suggest the tx/rx units over the celwave. I use the tx/rx 4 cavity units on all my repeaters, even the one running at 200 watts. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I currently have a UHF MTR-2000 repeater, I bought it

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Duplexer Question

2004-10-06 Thread James
If you want to move a TX/RX used commercial (450-470) duplexer, you should order the cable kit from them to be able to maintain good specs. I moved one from 460.??? to 441.5 and it wouldn't make specs with the shorter harness. I ordered the longer kit and it tuned up great. James Leon

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maratrac Remote Base?

2004-10-09 Thread James
If you use the Clamshell head, the unit will support BCD control (there are 4 channel control lines, I do not have the truth table around for it). On the advanced head, you are out of luck. James Brian Poellnitz wrote: Haven't seen this done, but it should be possible if the radio

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WACOM WP-641 Duplexer

2004-10-13 Thread James
Any RG142 or RG400 I have worked with clearly has two shields in it. James [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting! emphasize double shielding and recommending RG214. RG-223 is double shielded, it isn't recommended. Why. RG-142 and RG-400 are single shielded and are considered

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WACOM WP-641 Duplexer

2004-10-13 Thread James
On my factory original set of 641's, the cables are RG 214. James Joe wrote: Some well known manufacturers did use RG-213 and RG-8 for duplexer interconnecting cables. Some people upgraded the cables to double shielded coax, but you have to take velocity factor into consideration when

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WACOM WP-641 Duplexer

2004-10-13 Thread James
post it. James Neal Newman wrote: Thanks Kevin I thought it was RG-214 However it is stamped RG-213 Now Everyone has skipped a rock on the lake and avoided the answer to the question. all 4 cables are different lengths.. I would have thought they would Be close to the same length.. James says H

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Identification

2004-10-14 Thread James
Club calls are on repeaters all over the place. Including NA1RA. James Jim B. wrote: jay_kruckenberg wrote: Can someone help me settle a debate among some of our club members? Is it legal to ID our club repeater using our club callsign? The trustee of the repeater

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WACOM WP-641 Duplexer

2004-10-17 Thread James
incidental; it's the silver plated shield that prevents IMD generation. And may I add, the BETTER isolation from other "artifacts" coming in through the shield!! Nothing less than high quality coax for those of us that don't have perfect sites that are climate controlled an

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GROL - benefit?

2004-10-21 Thread James
I have my amateur, GROL, and state license for those very reasons (as well as the state license being a requirement) James Joe wrote: It may not have any official benefit to many jobs, but it certainly can be an advantage as an additional factor on a resume. This also applies

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: GROL - benefit?

2004-10-21 Thread James
Your reason is about right ... The GROL was harder and more encompassing than the state license Coy Hilton wrote: What's the state license for, Other than just another way to fatten up the till? AC0Y --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, James [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dual Band Antenna for repeater use

2004-11-25 Thread James
, and it works quite well. There is very little noise caused by the antenna.. These two models seem to handle the power the best as well. One of my UHF machines can put out 160 watts out of the duplexers and it deals with it at high duty cycle. James w9mwq wrote: I know what this question can lead

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dual Band Antenna for repeater use

2004-11-26 Thread James
are) James Mathew Quaife wrote: The antenna is indeed the Diamond X500, and at this point I have not had any noice that I have detected thus far. Just need to make this setup work until next spring when the tower will go up fo rthe repeater and the Decible Products antenna's are in place

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax Question

2004-11-27 Thread James
the cable shield directly. James Other hardline makers such as Cablewave/RFS, and EUPEN offer similar items. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been told - do not use coax that has foil. Well, I am looking at LMR coax and it has foil. What are you repeaters owners/maintainers using? Rod kc7vqr

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax Question

2004-11-28 Thread James
If you know how to solder, a made to fit soldered on connector is soo much better than anything crimp on. Nothing beats a positively solid connection! Robin wrote: Why are you guys still using PL259 connectors on any thing but HF? If you must use PL259 connectors, at

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Steve Scott

2004-11-30 Thread James
Lets see, if you have his cellular number, law enforcement could help you deal with him if he doesn't send you the stuff. Just call his local police department. James rabremer wrote: Hi to the group Hopefully not too much off topic. I talked with Steve on the week of the 13th he said he

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Ho! Ho! Ho!

2004-12-03 Thread James
It has been very tempting to unsubscribe, but I do find plenty of useful information here. I agree 100% HO HO HO!! Its Christmas guys. If someone asks what appears to you to be a DUMB QUESTION, remember you weren't born with the knowledge either. Just answer it and move on!!! BESIDES,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] tone trivia..?

2004-12-04 Thread James
Kevin, you're just a show off (putting the com-spec code in there) James 0Z - Find that one if ya dare :) Kevin Custer wrote: James wrote: ok guys. 4Z Motorola 4Z CTCSS 136.5 Hz. Com-Spec # 21 Kevin Custer Yahoo! Groups

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Requiring CTCSS

2004-12-04 Thread James
hams listen in full CTCSS mode?? I do when on my repeaters, but not when on others usually. James Tony King - W4ZT wrote: At 08:57 PM 12/3/2004, Paul wrote: snip The only down side that I can see is people that don't have a repeater directory in front of them would not be able to talk

Re: [Repeater-Builder] tone trivia..?

2004-12-05 Thread James
Many of the tones that tha Com-Spec TS64 series borads will do are non-standard tones (per EIA). Has anyone used any of these?? especially the low ones like 33 Hz?? James kc0rtx wrote: 254.1 - 0Z - NON EIA STANDARD TONES Randy KC0RTX - Original Message

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 repeaters

2004-12-05 Thread James
There are conversions out there for the Maxtrac radios. I have not tried it yet myself. James kb4mdz wrote: I love Micors for what they are (radios built when radios required lots of aluminum, steel, and trunk space!) but they came out over what, 25 years ago? I put out

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Station master antennas

2004-12-10 Thread James
Ever seen a station master blown to bits by lightning?? (I like the dipoles better too :) ) James DCFluX wrote: I have seen a station master with radial ice. On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 17:57:23 -0800, Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ever seen a folded dipole array loaded

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cursed Coax

2004-12-14 Thread James
It is not double shield, some of it is really cheap construction. I use RG142, RG214, RG393, 1/4 superflex, 1/2 superflex and thats about it. What problems are you having?? I bet that if you tap on it, it makes noise while the repeater is in tx and rx mode! DCFluX wrote: Has anyone had

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Advice on Business Band repeater

2004-12-21 Thread James
If the proposed operation will be used to conduct the business activities of your farm, then you are eligible. James Steve Bosshard (NU5D) wrote: Are you eligible under part 90 to hold a license in the Business Radio Service, ie, 90.75 a 1, statement of eligibility

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Amateur P25 repeater on the air

2004-12-23 Thread James
If P-25 is an open standard, then why would you need analog ID's?? AX-25 (Packet) does not use analog ID's. James Nate Duehr wrote: Jim B. wrote: By way of PWF: http://www.k6ccc.org/k6ccc-r.html Neat Jim. I've been playing around with P-25 via a borrowed radio

[Repeater-Builder] ECHOTIME help

2004-12-24 Thread James
Does anyone have a copy of the free version of Echotime??? I am very interested in trying it. They no longer have it on the site. James Coy Hilton wrote: One way of doing it is Install Echolink, It doesn't have to be connected to internet for this, and install Echotime. This way you

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Maratrac

2004-12-29 Thread James
If you can hear white noise, I would suggest that you start in the RF side of things. You very well could have a blown front end on that unit. Other things to check would be your IF section. James [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all I wonder if someone has a print of the audio

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Moto CDM-750 question

2005-01-03 Thread James
Should be 600 ohms at pin 3 (ext mic). You can get around this by turning up the mic gain in the programming software. James Rob Chris wrote: Can anyone tell me what the input impedance for the accessory Mic input is on a CDM-750 UHF or how much drive it takes to get 3KHz

Re: [Repeater-Builder] static buster

2005-01-11 Thread James
When you drill into that brass cap, what about weather proofing at that point?? James Kevin Custer wrote: For commercial antennas that have a brass cap or rod sticking out the top of the antenna, you simply drill and tap for 4-40 threads and thread the SB into the hole. I really

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GM 300 Question

2005-01-26 Thread James
watt version will draw more, (and I believe it will even generate more heat). I hope that helps you out! James [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have looked at the Motorola site and can not read any language but English. I am looking for the specs on the GM 300 vhf. I had it turned down to 15 watts

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Homebrew a 2M/440 crossband coupler?

2005-02-01 Thread James
And they have lots of duplex noise, even on 440 :) I changed all the cabling on mine to RG 393 (142, 214 would work too). Duplex noise gone after that! James Ken Arck wrote: At 03:13 PM 2/1/2005 -, you wrote: Does anyone have, or know where I can get plans to homebrew

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Homebrew a 2M/440 crossband coupler?

2005-02-01 Thread James
Mine had pigtails, that japanese crap sucks (foil/braid shield). RG 393 was a blessing! James Ken Arck wrote: At 02:55 PM 2/1/2005 -0500, you wrote: And they have lots of duplex noise, even on 440 :) I changed all the cabling on mine to RG 393 (142, 214 would work too). Duplex

Re: [Repeater-Builder] maxtrac 100w ???

2005-02-09 Thread James
I've seen a low band do well over 80, but much past that and it immediately shuts down :) James Ted Bleiman K9MDM - MDM Radio wrote: i wanna see a maxtrac do 100 watts mdm Neil McKie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What would you like to know? Neil - WA6KLA &quo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] -- New Product Announcement from Repeater Builder --

2005-03-20 Thread James
put me down as a customer Kevin Custer wrote: Hi All, You may remember the thread on audio quality a while back. One topic was a replacement module for the stock audio processing circuitry which is a major cause of limited audio bandwidth from some manufacturers and models of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Looking for alignment data for TPL HMS

2005-04-23 Thread James
god bless your soul :) my TPL (toilet paper linear) experiences have been much less than good (low band HMS units). They made improvements in the later ones, but they seem to be very narrow banded and very antenna picky. James nj902 wrote: Before I try contacting the manufacturer, I though

Re: [Repeater-Builder] duplexer retuning

2005-04-25 Thread James
where are you?? James Dave VanHorn wrote: third, they go back in a box for a trip back to mama (tx/rx) Nobody around with a spectrum analyzer or service monitor? Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group

Re: [Repeater-Builder] duplexer retuning

2005-04-25 Thread James
I have the equipment, but I'm in CT. You are better off sending it to TX/RX if you cannot find someone locally. James Dave VanHorn wrote: At 05:55 AM 4/25/2005, James wrote: where are you?? Muncie IN Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go

Re: [Repeater-Builder] duplexer retuning

2005-04-26 Thread James
ooops, sorry! Dave VanHorn wrote: At 04:15 PM 4/25/2005, James wrote: I have the equipment, but I'm in CT. You are better off sending it to TX/RX if you cannot find someone locally Thread entanglement warning.. I'm not looking to have anything tuned, I was offering to help tune, as I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mistery Repeater Equipment list

2005-04-27 Thread James
I want to know as well (me - someone who does not use spectrum or maggiore) James Gary Laforce wrote: I'm like a kid a Christmas I can't wait to open that email. Gary LaForce Chariton Valley TriStar Communications Columbia Service Department Supervisor 573.441.2224 Direct Shop

Re: [Repeater-Builder] hardline connector generated IMD

2005-05-25 Thread James
I re-use connectors if they are placed where I can get to them easily. I would never ever re-use a connector on top of a tower or other high place I can't get to easily. I hate going up to fix antennas. (Can you tell I have done this once or more ) James Eric Lemmon wrote: Skipp

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Corrupt code plug

2005-06-01 Thread James
These are tough. If it comes up EPROM CS ERROR, then you can just send the codeplug again (most of the time). If this does not work, you will need to send it to the Motorola repair center. James Steve Helton wrote: I have a UHF Motorola CDM1250 that is part of a repeater. While

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Thinking about a whole new repeater (spurs)

2005-07-06 Thread James
cavities. If that does not work, I would not be looking at your repeater, but maybe a mix in someone elses PA, or maybe something else around the site. I have been through this kind of thing before, but it was part 15 devices causing my problems. James Mathew Quaife wrote: I'm looking

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Q: TE systems amps info needed

2005-07-08 Thread James
Is the TE 1452RH a repeater amplifier (as in 100% duty cycle at rated 400W output??) James Tom Swisher WA8PYR wrote: All; I'm getting ready to do a repeater rebuild, in which I'll be installing a TE Systems 1452RH power amp driven by a 1405S amp (driven in turn by a GE MastrII exciter

[Repeater-Builder] Wanted: WACOM WP652 duplexer

2005-08-01 Thread James
Anyone got one reasonably priced, I am looking for one of these units to bring a local amateur repeater back to life. James WJ1D Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: shield this foreign broadcast ??

2005-08-05 Thread James
The nearest DIODE is all you need to demod some AM, seen it many times in various things. Just not a micor yet. Ken Arck wrote: At 03:54 PM 8/5/2005 -0400, you wrote: Yeah, it actually happend to us, with a Micor rx mounted in a non-unified chassis separated from the rest of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Side mounted DB-224 for omni coverage?

2005-08-12 Thread James
I think you would need Decibels 5 foot (60) off the tower side mount to make a reasonably true omni pattern out of that. kc4fwc wrote: Hello Group, Have a dual antenna system for a 2M repeater. Decibel DB-222 top mounted, clears the tower and is oriented for omni-directional coverage. TX

Re: [Repeater-Builder] QRZ dot Com...where are they???

2005-08-15 Thread James
It also decodes on my old netscape mail here :) (based on the same mozilla framework). I am also a firefox/thunderbird user, and am trying out the beta for the next firefox (deer park alpha 2) James Mark A. Holman wrote: Time to dump IE and get Firefox also Thunderbird, I made

Re: [Repeater-Builder] For Sale - OT, hopefully the end

2005-08-23 Thread James
. James Richard wrote: Oh, ummm... isn't that the same as a comma? GRIN Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups

Re: [Repeater-Builder] GR1225 UHF

2005-11-12 Thread James
Yes you can! Mine receives at 446.550, and transmits at 441.550. If you receive below 444, chances are that the receive performance won't be as good as it should be. To program it, hold down the shift key and type in the frequency (let up on the shift key while typing the decimal). James

Re: [Repeater-Builder] New Repeater--Need Advice!

2005-12-29 Thread James
station. (If you use the external control, the ID-8 module won't be needed). Hope that helps ... my 0.02 worth. James WJ1D Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Assistance in Michigan.

2006-01-06 Thread James
, and you'll get awesome results! (Real RG214 would probably be good too). James Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] G6 144b coil

2006-03-02 Thread James
I have a complete G7 that I just pulled from back-up service. Never was really happy with the way it worked. If you are local to CT area, email me direct. James WJ1D Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder

Re: [Repeater-Builder] G6 144b coil

2006-03-03 Thread James
of them crushed down over time under the mounting plate). The cheapest thing I have used on my 2 meter repeater stuff now is a Diamond that was silver soldered at every joint. James Joe wrote: I was not the person looking for the coil, just made a comment about the Hustler antenna. Just

Re: [Repeater-Builder] G6 144b coil

2006-03-05 Thread James
remember on my G7 following the MFR instructions for coating it with a clear enamel after it was tuned ... maybe all that was good for was to keep the cheap aluminum from corroding). James I disagree... Like any other cheap solution, with the proper care (replace ground plane radials with solid rod

Re: [Repeater-Builder] G6 144b coil

2006-03-05 Thread James
I guess I'll reply to this one too. My G7 is about 5 years old now. I also had a G6 (which I later gave away to someone who wanted a base antenna) that I had about 8-10 years ago. I at one point even had a Ringo Ranger and hated that one for anything duplex. James [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-224 versions

2006-04-07 Thread James
I did, and I am happy with it. 2 meters is well centered for that antenna, and the SWR is nice and low. James Chappy wrote: We plan to buy a new DB-224 antenna for 146.34/94. We notice the popular model covers 150-160 MHz. Also available is a model covering 138-150 MHz, for about $50

Re: [Repeater-Builder] 220MHz Repeater Power Amp???

2006-04-12 Thread James
TE SYSTEMS!! They are in California, and their amps seem to do a fine job on my system. James WJ1D derigent1 wrote: I'm working on re-activating my long dormant 220MHz repeater in Cherry Valley NY. My old TPL, 100 Watt PA died long ago after an anomalous high voltage event I can't

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Vertex VXR-7000V (and another question)

2006-04-24 Thread James
a received signal), and the other unit has more than 1.5 seconds that it seems to delay before it will turn on the transmit after receiving a valid signal. Thanks!! James w7cwk wrote: I am in need of a service manual or at the least a schematic for a VXR- 7000V repeater. Yaesu/Vertex has not been

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FLAT AUDIO -- GM300 / MAXTRAC

2006-04-29 Thread James
board, they might be labeled to some extent. James Maire-Radios wrote: should be a pin out but may need to change a juniper.\ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 12

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola R1225 and TKR-750/850

2006-05-16 Thread James
, and about 4.5 MHz VHF. James ochf13 wrote: I am having difficulty finding the minimum frequency separation freq range for kenwood TKR-750/850 and motorola R1225 repeaters. Used in Ham. Any Help and any ham clubs using please email me off group. Thanks, Chris NH7QH Aiea, HI

Re: [Repeater-Builder] CTCSS encoder

2006-05-24 Thread James
That really sounds like a newer communications specialists unit. (SS 64, encode only). Red +12 V Black Ground Orange PTT out Grey PTT In Yellow CTCSS out. James WJ1D Jim Brown wrote: I have a tone encoder circuit board with no markings that uses a MC68HC705J1ACDW processor to encode

[Repeater-Builder] Motorola MOTOTRBO

2007-03-01 Thread James
for the legality question!) James WJ1D

[Repeater-Builder] Maxtrac five pin Connector

2009-12-20 Thread James
On batlabs http://www.batlabs.com/images/maxacc2.gif it shows the five pin connector with pin one towards edge of radio and numbers going 1,4,2,3,5. On Repeater Builder http://www.repeater-builder.com/maxtrac/maxtrac-option-plug.html it shows number one pin towards the outside of the radio and

[Repeater-Builder] Service Monitor Input Protection

2010-01-05 Thread James
Hello to the group. Knowing most of you have service monitors for the Repeater Builder Hobby, I wanted to pose the following question. What method do you use to protect the input of your service monitor from excessive RF Power input? I am referring to the input/output jack that is limited to

[Repeater-Builder] Micor Stock Power Supplies

2010-02-27 Thread James
I have been following the 9.6 Volt Micor Voltage information. One post indicated that if one were to replace the Stock MICOR Supply with a switcher and add the 9.6 Volt circuit, the monthly electric bill to run the repeater could be significantly reduced. Is this due to the fact that the

[Repeater-Builder] CTCSS Encoder/Decoder

2010-05-06 Thread James
Hi Guys, We have been experimenting with building CTCSS Units using the 567 Tone Chip and good components, i.e. Caps, multi turn pots etc. The stability is not good in my opinion. We will set it to 107.2 and the next time you check it is off enough to where it won't decode until it is re-tuned

[Repeater-Builder] Astron RS50 Power Supply

2010-06-20 Thread James
Hi Guys, I am trying to download a schematic on this site for the RS50M Power Supply and keep getting a 404 Error on each attempt on all the supplies. Any ideas? Also our above mentioned power supply which operates our 2 Meter and 440 Repeaters and a low power link started humming yesterday. A

[Repeater-Builder] Astron RS50 Power Supply

2010-06-20 Thread James
Thanks to all who replyed to my question on the Astron. Mike, I did not check the box on the 404 Error, but Chuck sent me a copy of the schematic and when I returned to the site they all opened. Thanks for the heads up on the Astron Page, I am re-reading as I don't think I have the Cap. you

[Repeater-Builder] MASTR II LOW BAND TUNING

2010-07-04 Thread James
Hi Guys, Is there a link to tuning a low band mastr II? I have googled and find all kinds of VHF High and UHF but not Mastr II Low. I want to tune to six meters. Thanks JIM KA2AJH

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