[Repeater-Builder] Re: Tuning of DB4613-1A Circulator

2003-11-03 Thread skipp025
. The real story is told with good test equipment. cheers Skipp skipp025 @yahoo.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 220 Duplexer Tuning Help

2003-11-06 Thread skipp025
toward square one... connect the two cavities and readjust for the pair (which will be different). Of course it's always best to follow the mfgrs instructions. I'll look to see if I have them in my files. cheers skipp skipp025 @yahoo.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http

[Repeater-Builder] military bandpass filter detailed

2003-11-17 Thread skipp025
. cheers skipp025 atyahoo.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor vs MSR2000

2003-11-17 Thread skipp025
Both are great receivers (and repeater base units) overall. I like the MSR preformance in busy places, ie mountain top repeater sites. The newer generation receiver appears to have a better third order intercept preformance. Both work just fine and are good choices. cheers skipp025

[Repeater-Builder] Re: HP 8920 Service Monitor Help

2003-11-17 Thread skipp025
Hi Scott, Let me put this as politically correct as possible. Call Paul at RF Imaging (or RF Image) in Las Vegas only if you know what part(s) you need and see if he has some spare units/pieces to sell WITHOUT SENDING IN YOUR SERVICE MONITOR. Otherwise, check with some of the service

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 3 windows on UHF bandpass filter???

2003-11-18 Thread skipp025
filter network that can survive a lightning hit. cheers skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com nu5o [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good evening. I have some TxRx bandpass filters that we are using in a 450-470 tower top preamp system. The system will be installed on a new tower soon and we are trying

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola remotes and such

2003-11-21 Thread skipp025
. If you have a local remote, you can fake the micor into thinking it's just a local mic, but there's more to the story than what I write here. It depends on what you already have as to what is the best path to travel. cheers skipp skipp025 atyahoo.com rtoplus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Passive repeaters

2003-12-04 Thread skipp025
. cheers skipp skipp025 at yahoo dot com chiefsfan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our city PD is responsible for security at the airport which is 9 miles from the city and thier vhf repeater. They are having trouble getting into the repeater from inside the building but can reach ok outside the building

[Repeater-Builder] Re: question about combiners

2003-12-07 Thread skipp025
to go. Else the hybrid method works pretty well, but with just over min 3dB loss per side in a two channel system. I see uhf hybrid systems sold on Ebay for $175 to $250 every so often. skipp025 atyahoo.com Steve S. Bosshard \(NU5D\) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When the 2 channels are around 2

[Repeater-Builder] site politics.

2003-12-10 Thread skipp025
ka1uag [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Skipp You obviously didn't read the original post..The guy has 2 repeaters and only space for ONE antenna.. Sure I did, but I was also replying to other posts about the subject. Yes i indeed agree 2 antenna combiners are the way to go. Not two

[Repeater-Builder] Re: autopatch, rc-96, 7k, MX365

2003-12-11 Thread skipp025
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The plan is to replace the RC-96 with a new 7k, which is already on hand. The machine is open access and transmits one CTCSS tone during ormal operation, and a different tone during Skywarn nets. The SComm 7K is quite the nice controller, back in full

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Micor Delay Line

2003-12-16 Thread skipp025
heard voice paging on Micor PURC simulcast systems and always though it sounded horrible... --- Jeff Then something was not done right. Every one of them should sound good, else its back to the drawing board. cheers Jeff regards skipp025 at yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Links

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR-2000 query

2003-12-16 Thread skipp025
skipp025 at yahoo.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys, I need some guidance from someone familiar with the MSR-2000 VHF station. I was just given one of these set up as a wire line remote/repeater and I thought I got the proper manuals with it. The 'radio manual' I was given is for a Micor

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Wanted Cable for Kenwood TK-840

2003-12-17 Thread skipp025
. The CSI tone/LTR panels are well made, I have many in service. cheers skipp025 at yahoo.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I want a cable for the Kenwood TK-840 to hookup to a CSI TP-154 ControlerLet me know if you have one forsale!! Bobby/N2BR Email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Merry

[Repeater-Builder] re: GE Voter

2003-12-19 Thread skipp025
don't fight over them. I guess most people don't know what they really are about. cheers skipp025 at yahoo.com David Malicki [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I originally used a GE Voter, and personally, am considering going back to it. The GE voter appears to be more rock solid in terms

[Repeater-Builder] Re: use of Bp/Br duplexer as 2 channel combiner

2003-12-19 Thread skipp025
makers within a group of frequencies. cheers skipp025 at yahoo.com n1ofj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone ever used a Bandpass/reject duplexer as a transmit combiner. As an example, using one port set up as a pass on Frequency A, reject on frequency B, and the other port to reject

[Repeater-Builder] Reverse Burst

2003-12-20 Thread skipp025
with diagram for the RB-1 I obtained second hand. Might be time to dig that diagram out and make it available. cheers skipp025 at yahoo.com 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

[Repeater-Builder] Re: aftermarket programming cables (kenwood)

2003-12-21 Thread skipp025
Kenwood units are powered directly from the computer data lines. cheers skipp025 at yahoo.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Skipp, make sure the aftermarket cable has the jumpers between DSR/DTR and RTS/CLS on the computer end. Some Kenwood programs check for this before it will let you

[Repeater-Builder] Re: TS-64 Reverse Burst

2003-12-22 Thread skipp025
Hi Bob, The original motorola values were chosen as the best values, which would stall the mechanical pl tone reeds. cheers skipp025 at yahoo.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The reverse burst phase shift might more accurately be called a 240-degree phase shift because it's caused

[Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MSR-2000 to Ham conversion

2003-12-27 Thread skipp025
. Replacing the crystal yourself saves better than 6dB on the pocket book in most cases. cheers skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com converbit2003 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Larry, I just bought one and it was on the 462 RX. Do you order crystals for low or high injection? Right now

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

2003-12-29 Thread skipp025
It's ok to disagree Eric. I typed up a big duplexer cavity 101 text that started to get unwieldy, but chose delete it because I don't have the time to type out and prove the theory. Actually, I don't really want to. The point is the 50 ohm termination is provided through/via the cavity

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

2003-12-30 Thread skipp025
Hi James, I've found many TE amps to be of better quality when compared to other brands. Since they used conventional layouts, reactance problems related to the amp can possibly be corrected. The obvious answer is a case by case examination. cheers skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com

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

2003-12-31 Thread skipp025
amplifier which could not dump rated power into a termination without help. cheers Eric skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com 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

[Repeater-Builder] reflected power in amplifiers.

2003-12-30 Thread skipp025
re: the referenced web page. The text on the web page is not an uncommon example, but any reflected or unwanted power comming back to the power amplifier will cause much grief, reactance is just one player in the mix. The key is the mentioned circulator, which prevents (do a degree) and

[Repeater-Builder] Re: SWR between radio and duplexer power level option

2004-01-05 Thread skipp025
without serious air movement past the heat sink. Two mitreks side by side might be overkill, but a better tx preformer. cheers skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ To unsubscribe from

[Repeater-Builder] Typical PA Stages, 50 ohms in and out.

2004-01-05 Thread skipp025
money on Ebay. Unless you paid too much, you should have no problem selling them. : Adi cheers Adi skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com 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

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Battery terminal corrosion

2004-01-05 Thread skipp025
single battery package stocked by most auto parts stores. Same stuff you see in cloth rings under auto battery terminals (sold in little over priced packages). If you use the spray, hard to reach areas are easily reached sealed off from oxygen. cheers skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com

[Repeater-Builder] re: request for spectrum repair help

2004-01-06 Thread skipp025
is not that uncommon from the type of layout installed in your unit, not specific to the Spectrum Brand. The early 90's unit I have similar to yours has never moved more than 300 Hz since I bought it. There's probably no reason your unit can't be made to operate well. Cheers skipp skipp025

[Repeater-Builder] re: Kevin's spectrum equipment

2004-01-07 Thread skipp025
equipment. Since Kevin appears to have more time than money, we'll try to go with fixing what he already has. I'm just thankfull it's not another VHF Engineering receiver section. cheers skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com , JOHN MACKEY [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Skipp - Sure you occasionally have

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Kenwood TK 840

2004-01-07 Thread skipp025
Hi Richard, Are you using the option cable kit, or just trying to tap into the radio somewhere? I stock the option cable kits for the tk-840, 780 and 880 and can scan the pin out for it if you want that information. skipp PS, I've got your CSI 32 information and will be sending it in

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Z Matcher makeup

2004-01-09 Thread skipp025
The network is pretty much a standard pi version of a vhf antenna tuner (although other types are also popular). It can also be considered a filter by nature of its design and operation. It is often found in the commerical circles sold as each type of said device for +10dB more than it cost

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Z Matcher

2004-01-11 Thread skipp025
The other unaddressed questions are... Since many/most rf amplifiers power sections are followed with a low pass filter network..., which is designed for 50 ohms nominal input and output... what happens with the addition of the Z match circuit? Expect not only the preformance of the low

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Z Matcher

2004-01-16 Thread skipp025
Does the Master II PA suffer from matching problems at reduced power output? skipp ac0y5 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All, The MASTRII VHF repeaters had a Pi network that followed the high pass filter for matching the PA to the duplexer complete with tuning instructions. If it's good

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DPL levels

2004-01-18 Thread skipp025
Yes... I have found most sub tone and dpl decoders will decode well below 100Hz source tx deviations. I've found it much very practical to set the encoder deviation to ~500 Hz. The overall un-modulated (voice audio) deviation might appear higher if you add the dpl or sub tone onto a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: More 110W Mitrek to Duplexer

2004-01-18 Thread skipp025
Adi Linden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I finally had a chance to play with the Mitrek and radio again. I took the advice and tuned the Mitrek per Motorola spec, 120W out if I remember correctly. This made all the difference! There is no longer any difference between antenna or 50 Ohm

[Repeater-Builder] Pictures of Squelch Gate Module wired for external controller

2004-01-18 Thread skipp025
With the purchase of a betta' digital camera, I've been able to take some very nice pictures of a spare Squelch Gate Module direct wired for an external controller. The pictures can be viewed at http://sonic.ucdavis.edu/msr2000 The supporting text can be found on the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Please help with building a kenwood repeater

2004-01-19 Thread skipp025
and play when you're on a small budget. Thank you in advance for you help, Mike good luck Mike cheers, skipp025 at yahoo.com 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

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 75 to 50 ohm match

2004-01-20 Thread skipp025
back. I might be able to make that information avaiable or at least provide the reference information. cheers skipp025 atyahoo.com k9bf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a repeater attached to 300 feet of 75 ohm CATV hard line. I believe one can match using a length of 62.5 ohm coax

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Z-Matcher Component Values

2004-01-26 Thread skipp025
Hi Jim, Probably someone like ATC, which is American Technical Ceramics has a similar product. I buy from them all the time. You won't like the prices. I do see piston caps on ebay quite a bit, they seem to be cheap enough for the one off project builder. cheers skipp

[Repeater-Builder] Re: TE Systems Amplifier

2004-01-27 Thread skipp025
A hot air (shrink tube) gun/blower with a narrow tube of directed hot air, pointed at locations within the amplifier chassis might tell you the story. cheers, skipp www.radiowrench.com (A Kenwood LMR Dealer) Jimmy Floyd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone that is using one of the

[Repeater-Builder] VHF (vocom) Power Amplifier Retuning

2004-01-29 Thread skipp025
. Your turn Skipp skipp025 atYahoo.com www.radiowrench.com Shanon Lee Herron [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Group, I would like the same information for a UHF VOCOM. Took multiple phone calls and months to get the service manual out of them. What I got was useless. And I

[Repeater-Builder] re: SCom 7K Audio boards.

2004-02-05 Thread skipp025
and the newer generation dab board from vyex. - I have some of the original SCom 7K speech boards with the lastest vocab avaiable for $75 each or best offer, right now, 6 available. - skipp skipp025 atyahoo.com www.radiowrench.com - Our RC-210 will control these radios directly I have been

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Kenwood TK-840 Wireing Info

2004-02-08 Thread skipp025
Email me again Bob, Yahoo and/or I dumped your message by mistake. I have the kct 19 wiring diagram scanned and can send it along. cheers skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com www.radiowrench.com Bob [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have the cable on the back of my Kenwood TK-840 and need wireing

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Icom D-Star already up.

2004-02-10 Thread skipp025
We have a D-Star System up already, it's very interesting. I can't comment much about it right now, but I'll tell you how it works out in a few weeks. I've got some larger projects in process that have it on the side burner. cheers skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com www.radiowrench.com Nate

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 440 - 450 Low in High Out Repeaters

2004-03-11 Thread skipp025
Hello Sailors, As I replied direct to John, the trend setters statement was made tongue in cheek. His reasons for their bandplan make sense in rural areas. When you get into large metro areas, all the rules go out the window at busy mountain tops and repeater sites. You just can't hide from

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 440 - 450 Low in High Out Repeaters

2004-03-13 Thread skipp025
John Lloyd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...all of the broadcasters that I know of have repeaters that transmit in the low end of 450 Mhz. I thought that this was the same all over the country. Maybe this is different in your area. Nothing is fixed in stone, one broadcast group I work with

[Repeater-Builder] 6 meter beacon...

2004-03-13 Thread skipp025
Thanks Dave... you going to buy me coffee next Wednesday or should I jam-up your next RPU shot? Speaking of jammers... www.jammerdave.com Dave was unknowingly instrumental in relighting my interest in beacons. Nice web site, see you again next week. 73's skipp --- In

[Repeater-Builder] Low in High Out antenna systems and bandplans

2004-03-14 Thread skipp025
mch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wonder if anyone using the high-out low-in method considered the intermod concerns from having two high power transmitters 'beside' each other while the receivers are on the 'ends'. Yes, we do. It's all about proper planning of the master antenna scheme.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: CSI-32 PLUS Super 32 tone panel

2004-03-18 Thread skipp025
Hi Wayne, I am probably the last Service Station for the Tone Panels made by the Lynnwood Washington CSI Company. You can contact me direct for the hookup information and firmware updates. cheers skipp www.radiowrench.com skipp025 at yahoo.com wescorapci [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

[Repeater-Builder] Re: What's Ritron Worth (not much)

2004-03-19 Thread skipp025
Not more than $150 on a good day, with a tail wind... Tell your friend, he'll most likely be sorry he bought the Ritron Repeater. I've fixed a few for people and much time was spent trying to search and rescue some preformance from them Tell him a Converted MVP or Master II mobile is the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Please help me with Kenwood 840's

2004-03-29 Thread skipp025
You need the kct-19 option cable, the standard software to program the radio and a basic repeater controller. I have the KCT-19 package (includes both the radio interface cable and matching plugs) in stock for $22 each plus actual shipping. I include photocopy of the specific radio to

[Repeater-Builder] cor logic circuit thoughts

2004-03-30 Thread skipp025
It would not be hard to add a transistor or fet stage to the cor circuit you're having so much trouble with. Even though the circuit doesn't go below ~.5 to ground, a regular series diode or two in the Emitter lead of an added transistor (with a proper series base resistor) will ensure the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: cor logic circuit thoughts

2004-03-30 Thread skipp025
This is also good information, but at a price. The Link board is $60 in parts. The cor unit I describe $5 in parts. cheers skipp www.radiowrench.com Russ Crisp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not to devalue any of the excellent options presented previously, but there is also a board made

[Repeater-Builder] Yugo radios

2004-03-30 Thread skipp025
, JOHN MACKEY [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Regarding the Maggiore, if the user is happy then I guess that is all that matters. Not really, what appears in operation on the air is what matters most. If any circuit appears on the air near me with problems, I'm going to tell the owner to fix it.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Generating COR signal

2004-03-30 Thread skipp025
bradley glen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sounds like you need a VOX unit to tap audio into and that will give you a COR with hangtime (vox delay) etc. Tis simple and easy to make. With the proper RC values, you can configure the cor ckt to respond to more of the higher frequency (non

[Repeater-Builder] Re: I need to buffer a squelch gate --- HELP!

2004-03-31 Thread skipp025
However, directly taping to the trigger point with the controller loads down the whole thing and nothing is received. I've tried using a radio shack mpsa transistor to make a transistor switch and still, it loads it down. The transistor required current to turn it on. Pulling

[Repeater-Builder] Ringos, Diamond, Comet Hustler Antennas

2004-04-06 Thread skipp025
We are using Ringo Antennas for both Commercial and Amateur Applications right now, they work just fine for us. Have you ever measured the bandwidth of the Comet or Diamond Antennas? Most (of at least the Multiband) Antennas are quite narrow in bandwidth and don't make the entire 440-450

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Audio Reproduction (ic-230)

2004-04-07 Thread skipp025
[paste] [EMAIL PROTECTED] I will readily admit that available PM exciters can have all sorts of shortcomings. They distort when you ask for a lot of deviation at very low frequencies like CTCSS. There are inherent nonlinearities in the varactor tank circuit that create a little

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Ringos, Diamond, Comet Hustler Antennas

2004-04-07 Thread skipp025
Admin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i picked up a workman uvs-300 for $55 , its the same antenna as the diamond XMa-510 , 11.3 db on 440 and 8.5 db on 144 , and so far we have thrown up to 50 watts uhf into it and have worked 440 machines about 100 miles away Have you checked

[Repeater-Builder] Re: mic wiring for motorola desk and hand mics..

2004-04-08 Thread skipp025
Hi Tim, Motorhead actually uses a self standard color code for their older base mics with the blace multi conductor wire flying lead. Mic Low - Shield Mic High - Brown PTT - Green Ground - Black PL Disable - White Yellow and Red are/can be used for speaker/headset audio or some

[Repeater-Builder] nz9e audio preamp with AGC diagram? Feb 95 QST

2004-04-09 Thread skipp025
and much appreciated. thanks skipp025 @ yahoo.com www.radiowrench.com 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

[Repeater-Builder] Re: DTMF decoder

2004-04-16 Thread skipp025
If you've got the time and would rather build it, page on over to the Far Circuits PC Board company and look for various dtmf decoder projects, which might be just what the doctor ordered. cheers skipp www.radiowrench.com Tedd Doda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:19:02

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Duty Cycle

2004-04-20 Thread skipp025
Place the device in the mfgrs specified operation and monitor the active parameters over a lenght of time. Heat, current draw power output are good indicators. Amplifiers are all about heat reduction/removal. cheers skipp www.radiowrench.com dy3lmk143_13mhz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver Sensitivity

2004-04-20 Thread skipp025
Only one part of the equation. If receiver B has better front end protection/preformance, it's going to be a better choice. Many of the newer commercial and older low dollar repeater receivers crap-out on busy mountain tops and repeater sites, especially when you park a gasfet mixer (preamp)

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver Sensitivity

2004-04-20 Thread skipp025
Chip makes repeater receivers? Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11:41 PM 4/19/2004 -, you wrote: Many of the newer commercial and older low dollar repeater receivers crap-out on busy mountain tops and repeater sites, especially when you park a gasfet mixer (preamp) in front.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF MSR2000 tuned down to 440 MHz

2004-04-20 Thread skipp025
Sure, I can help... Look up the receiver coil preset charts in the service manual and reset every coil to the factory preset. Then align the receiver using the manual steps in the proper order. Most people will only retouch the front end helicals. You need to do the entire realignment from

[Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 Manuals

2004-04-20 Thread skipp025
Hi Mark, There are three basic manuals for the MSR Series of repeater/base stations. First is the control and operation manual, which has the back-plane board and control module information. The VHF Manual has a green strip on the cover and contains the Transmitter/Receiver information.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: PA Duty Cycle broadcasting

2004-04-20 Thread skipp025
With the advent of IRLP, Echolink, VOIP and other linking schemes... some repeaters broadcast crap all day long. Does a good job of chasing the regular locals, who like to monitor a quiet repeater off the machine. PA duty cycle in excess of 80%, content worth listening to 2%. Ego of the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver Sensitivity

2004-04-20 Thread skipp025
? - Original Message - From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 11:43 am Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Receiver Sensitivity Chip makes repeater receivers? Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11:41 PM 4/19/2004 -, you wrote: Many of the newer commercial

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR2000 Manuals

2004-04-22 Thread skipp025
! 73 de Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- From: skipp025 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 11:46 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 Manuals Hi Mark, There are three basic manuals for the MSR Series of repeater/base

[Repeater-Builder] Re: PA Duty Cycle broadcasting

2004-04-22 Thread skipp025
Coy Hilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please define Crap. OK crap \'krap\ n 2: Nonsense, Rubbish - sometimes considred vulgar [Websters New Collegate Dictionary] [C-1980 page 263] Nothing worse than regular local goiter reports with the exception of distant goiter updates from around the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Spectrum Analyzer

2004-04-27 Thread skipp025
It's a very nice toy, but not something really usable for the truely serious two-way radio person. Better to buy a used service monitor with the spectrum analyzer and tracking generator built in. Just be sure to buy from someone with references (ie more than one posted on the web). The extra

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Frustration with coaxial collinear matching-uhf

2004-05-03 Thread skipp025
OK, but I'm not sure if the first element is the top or the bottom. The more popular coaxail types use a freespace 1/4 wave radiator at the top. The bottom 1/4 radiator is used to decouple the feed line (prevent feed line radiation). You also have to pay attention to the coax type and

[Repeater-Builder] BP Cavity Probe Loop Length Secrets

2004-05-03 Thread skipp025
A critical element mentioned to me once in passing by a resonant cavity guru... Band Pass Cavity Probe Loop lengths less than an optimum critical min value are hard to deal with. Once you arrive at the minimum loop length, modest lengths in excess of that required minimum critical value

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Voters Radios

2004-05-03 Thread skipp025
Steve Bosshard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Doug Hall voter works on noise just above the voice band, Actually, the Hall and LDG Voters I have work on rectified noise in the voice band, just the higher portion of the range where fundamental voice energy is minimal. just over 3 kc in

[Repeater-Builder] Re: BP Cavity Probe -- Secrets info

2004-05-04 Thread skipp025
There might be a link out of the Repeater Builder web pages and some information at the RB Website. The Seits Group has some excellent information at: http://www.seits.org/duplexer/duplexer.htm cheers skipp www.radiowrench.com/siltronix (the Siltronix Web Page is back...) A. Bright

[Repeater-Builder] Mitrek Still Popular as a Repeater Project Radio?

2004-05-04 Thread skipp025
Was at a Private Company Sale today... looking at about 200 plus Motorola Mitreks ready for auction. Are they still popular with you folks for repeater projects? I'm trying to estimate demand and an offer each radio price. A mixed bag of UHF VHF units with mixed power levels. After this,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 2m repeater IMD issue

2004-05-05 Thread skipp025
I've seen some of the other posts. You should be running a dual port circulator in addition to the proper duplexer. You mention the 7/8 line is used. If you remove the connector from any end and the line is not shinny, clean the oxide off with a brass brush and replace the connector back on

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Query - Maggiore Hi Pro EV1 Exciter CTCSS

2004-05-06 Thread skipp025
feedthrough connections for voice audio, ctcss, ptt and +Vcc. cheers skipp025 @yahoo.com Steve Grantham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone on the list successfully connected a ComSpec or other CTCSS encoder to one of these exciters? I don't expect I will have any difficulty with it, but just

[Repeater-Builder] Re: 2m repeater IMD issue

2004-05-06 Thread skipp025
Richard Sharp, KQ4KX [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I don't necessarily disagree with using an isolator/harmonic filter. However, the isolator will not keep 800MHz signals from getting to the transmitter of the 2m repeater. Most circulators are followed by a low pass filter network. I

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR 2000 UHF

2004-05-10 Thread skipp025
Yes, it will. skipp www.radiowrench.com John Place [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would like to know if the UHF version will tune down like the vhf unit without mods? -- Amateur Radio W4HNK EM92vx Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Spectrum Communications

2004-05-10 Thread skipp025
All the Spectrum Communications badmouthing proves that word can get around when you treat people bad. With a few minor issues that I've resolved, I've had good service from most all my Spectrum Radio Equipment. Including a 224 repeater on the air for some years now. When you buy any used

[Repeater-Builder] Dayton Hamfest Notes

2004-05-18 Thread skipp025
you again next year. cheers skipp skipp025 @ yahoo.com www.radiowrench.com 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

[Repeater-Builder] solid conductor coax like RG-142 RG-400

2004-05-20 Thread skipp025
RG-142 cable will work very well at VHF, since the loss is much less than at UHF. With typical UHF 440Mhz cable lenghts of less than 10 inches, more loss is probably in the connectors and their resultant (but small) impedance bump. However, you might consider using RG-400 instead of

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Icom IC-RP4020 Power Problems

2004-05-20 Thread skipp025
Eric, You might try to add some type of basic rf detection circuit to the PA Module. When the repeater tx fails, see if the PA is receiving the proper drive level. PA Modules are always around, RF Parts is only one of many sources. Since you mention the unit does return to full power, I

[Repeater-Builder] DB Products Info, possible last call

2004-05-23 Thread skipp025
As many of you know, Andrew is now the owner of Decibel Products. There is/was quite a bit of good technical information on the older Decibel Web Site. Andrew's current web site is less friendly to folks searching for the older legacy techncial data sheets. I would suspect the legacy

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking for GE MVP Tone Element - 100.0 Hz

2004-05-24 Thread skipp025
Larry, Call Bud Wolfe at CW Communications in Billings MT. 406 252-9220 tell him skipp sent you. He might raise the price... :-) He should have tone elements for GE and Motorhead gear. Cheers, skipp www.radiowrench.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm in need of one or

[Repeater-Builder] Re: COME ON GUYS SOMEBODY MUST HAVE INFO. Phelps-Dodge duplexer

2004-05-27 Thread skipp025
You must know that Phelps-Dodge has been gone for some decades now. Common sense would say your six cavity unit was made for wideband commercial repeater splits (about 5 meg). Your picture didn't come through to the yahoo group. The capacitor/box assembly is probably a method to add

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR-2000 parts/repair needed

2004-06-08 Thread skipp025
units have some similar parts. It's storm season now, so we'd like to get the repeater functioning properly as soon as possible. Thanks and 73, Chris Peterson, KG0BP cheers skipp www.radiowrench.com also skipp025 @ yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR-2000 parts/repair needed

2004-06-08 Thread skipp025
operation, turn the PA down even more to 65 watts max output. cheers skipp www.radiowrench.com skipp025 at yahoo.com 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

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSR-2000 PA models

2004-06-09 Thread skipp025
if you have specific questions. cheers skipp www.radiowrench.com skipp025 at yahoo.com 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

[Repeater-Builder] Re: SpectraTAC comparator questions

2004-06-10 Thread skipp025
from the manual that -13dB is default?) Just depends on the equipment configuration you install the voter on. Good luck Mark Cheers, skipp www.radiowrench.com skipp025 At Yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group

[Repeater-Builder] Re: SpectraTAC comparator questions

2004-06-10 Thread skipp025
Cheers, skipp www.radiowrench.com skipp025 At Yahoo.com Thanks Skipp! Mark - N9WYS chow time skipp 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

[Repeater-Builder] Re: SpectraTAC comparator questions

2004-06-10 Thread skipp025
If you want to do by the factory design. You will need an F1-PL and Guard Tone Detector in the MSR. If you want to use (and most do) the MSR repeater receiver, you'll need the spectra tac line driver module in the MSR. The above in addition to the normal base/repeater cards used in the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer cable question

2004-06-13 Thread skipp025
How are/were the isolation values mentioned below measured? Cable to cable? Cable to a measurement device/reference? skipp --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Joe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: RG-400 is stranded center conductor. If you have a solid center conductor, it may be RG-142

[Repeater-Builder] back up battery to repeater power supply.

2004-07-13 Thread skipp025
. If this interests you, let us know here or direct email and I/we will give you some ideas. cheers skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com www.radiowrench.com The sonic web server page is comming back. Find it at www.radiowrench.com/sonicI hope to have all the files and downloads restored within a week

[Repeater-Builder] Re: PA question

2004-07-14 Thread skipp025
It would make more sense to bypass driver stages in the amplifier, or find another amplifier. For many rb cases... 40 watts is more than enough. 110 watts out is more trouble than its work, especially an in/same band remote base. cheers, skipp www.radiowrench.com/sonic kbednar99 [EMAIL

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Astron Over Voltage or Crowbar issues

2004-07-16 Thread skipp025
are problematic. Constact me direct if you're interested. cheers skipp www.radiowrench.com skipp025 at yahoo.com Daron J. Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've read the description on the repeater builder website of the astron issues and circuits, but not sure if that will solve what I'm currently

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Astron Over Voltage or Crowbar issues

2004-07-16 Thread skipp025
would include the model number and the option for plain or metered (voltage current) power supply front panel. *There are Astron Production revisions. Additional details would include the number and size of the large internal filter capacitors. Cheers, Skipp www.radiowrench.com skipp025

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Help with new(ish) Sinclair ant

2004-07-19 Thread skipp025
skipp025 at yahoo.com www.radiowrench.com Rick - VA3RZS/Charlotte - VA3CMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Guys .. I have what I belive to be a sinclair folded dipole ant. ( 4bay) (the coax runs down the support arm into the dipole) I don't know how wide band this ant is the inside dim

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