On 2025-03-18 4:27 p.m., wj9jrg via groups.io wrote: Hey Ramesh,
Was the shield supposed to be hooked to ground instead of red?
<-- Hi Andy... doh, thanks for checking and pointing out a "drawing error".? I have updated the drawing post haste! Good catch! Ramesh, VA3UV, WA3UV
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Hey Ramesh,
Was the shield supposed to be hooked to ground instead of red?
Andy
Ramesh Dhami \(VA3UV\) <Ramesh@...> added folder /Motorola 2600 Series Communications Test Set
The following items have been added to the Files area of the [email protected] group.
By: Ramesh Dhami \(VA3UV\) <Ramesh@...>
Description:
Motorola 2600 Series Test Set DB9 RGB Output to VGA Monitor Interface Cable
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Ramesh Dhami \(VA3UV\) <Ramesh@...> added folder /Motorola 2600 Series Communications Test Set
The following items have been added to the Files area of the [email protected] group.
By: Ramesh Dhami \(VA3UV\) <Ramesh@...>
Description:
Motorola 2600 Series Test Set DB9 RGB Output to VGA Monitor Interface Cable
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Re: Kenwood TK 8360 question
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Gordon via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 9:36 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [repeater-builder] Kenwood TK 8360 question? Hi Chad, I have an 8360 that I use as a UHF base station radio in my shack. The CPS complains when I program "unsupported" frequencies, but so far I haven't had issue as long as I stay as high as possible. I haven't needed or tried to program in something like 432 mhz for example. The other issue I ran into with my 8360 is the wideband receive filter can go bad, making the radio deaf. Something to watch out for if you suddenly stop receiving audio. Good luck with your project!
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Re: Kenwood TK 8360 question
Hi have a 8180 and the audio doesn’t sound as good as the 8302. That is my main complaint I suppose. ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Chris Boone WB5ITT via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 9:43 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [repeater-builder] Kenwood TK 8360 question? In my years of programming Kenwood radios from 450 down to 440, usually the only thing that requires tweaking is the VCOs. They'll take the frequencies. I ran a TK7180 and 8180 mobile and they worked fine on both VHF and UHF ham
Chris WB5ITT ? Hi Chad, I have an 8360 that I use as a UHF base station radio in my shack. The CPS complains when I program "unsupported" frequencies, but so far I haven't had issue as long as I stay as high as possible. I haven't needed or tried to program in something like 432 mhz for example. The other issue I ran into with my 8360 is the wideband receive filter can go bad, making the radio deaf. Something to watch out for if you suddenly stop receiving audio. Good luck with your project!
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Re: Motorola R2600 VGA Output
On 2025-03-14 10:20 a.m., Ramesh Dhami
\(VA3UV\) wrote:
On
2025-03-13 11:44 p.m., k9wkj via groups.io wrote:
Ramesh
the V196WL is plug and go
<-- Thanks, Wayne.? Hope I can get my hands on one! - the
AL1716W did
not pan out.? (I did test the monitor with a desktop computer and
confirmed that the monitor does work... and was able to get the
OSD menu
top pop up [which only activates when there's a valid video
signal, but
there is no option to change display resolution]).
<--- Finally got my hands on a used Acer V196WL monitor this
morning... VOILA!
I'll add this info and the "tried and tested" monitor info on the
cable drawing and post later.
Thanks, Jared and Wayme, this is a great addition for lab work.
Cheers,
Ramesh, VA3UV, WA3UV
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Re: Kenwood TK 8360 question
In my years of programming Kenwood radios from 450 down to 440, usually the only thing that requires tweaking is the VCOs. They'll take the frequencies. I ran a TK7180 and 8180 mobile and they worked fine on both VHF and UHF ham
Chris WB5ITT
Hi Chad, I have an 8360 that I use as a UHF base station radio in my shack. The CPS complains when I program "unsupported" frequencies, but so far I haven't had issue as long as I stay as high as possible. I haven't needed or tried to program in something like 432 mhz for example.
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The other issue I ran into with my 8360 is the wideband receive filter can go bad, making the radio deaf. Something to watch out for if you suddenly stop receiving audio.
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Good luck with your project!
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Gordon K8DIY
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Re: Kenwood TK 8360 question
Hi Chad, I have an 8360 that I use as a UHF base station radio in my shack. The CPS complains when I program "unsupported" frequencies, but so far I haven't had issue as long as I stay as high as possible. I haven't needed or tried to program in something like 432 mhz for example.
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The other issue I ran into with my 8360 is the wideband receive filter can go bad, making the radio deaf. Something to watch out for if you suddenly stop receiving audio.
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Good luck with your project!
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Gordon K8DIY
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Re: Andrew 7/8" Hardline Connector Needed
Mike
So, do you still want a 7/8” NF connector for Annular heliax cable?
Solid center core, non-solder, slip on center pin.
The ?” cable center pins are soldered on.
Please LMK. Thanks
Regards,
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Charles F. Adams
Industrial Communications Co.
121 N Sitgreaves Street
Easton, PA 18042
Office 610-253-1214
Cell 610-360-0050
Fax 610-253-4504
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Charles Adams via groups.io
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2025 11:48 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [repeater-builder] Andrew 7/8" Hardline Connector Needed
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Mike/Jeff
OK. So the cable you want to put a connector on is ANULAR, as opposed to SPIRAL, is that correct?
If so, I will change the 7/8” NF cutoff connector I was planning to send.
BTW The Spiral type connectors are really old, back to the 70’s.
The annular connectors for the solid center, slip on, will work with both Celewave and Andrew old type cable.
I never used Prodelin, so don’t know if they will work on that cable.
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Regards,
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Charles F. Adams
Industrial Communications Co.
121 N Sitgreaves Street
Easton, PA 18042
Office 610-253-1214
Cell 610-360-0050
Fax 610-253-4504
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Jeff, You are correct and I did not note that in Charle’s offer/comments. It is not a spiral type cable.
BTW Jeff..I’d still like to have some direct communication with you if at all possible. My email is good on QRZ if you care to check. TNX – Mike, K4CVL
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Just to make sure we/you/all are on the same page, Mike’s cable is not helical (spiral) corrugation so it wouldn’t be Phelps-Dodge (FXCC series).
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Hi
The 7/8” cable you have is probably Phelps Dodge with solid center and spiral outside. No soldering required.
We have a few used (cut off) connectors laying around, which I would offer FREE if you send me a UPS shipping address. (No PO Box)
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Regards,
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Charles F. Adams K3HKZ
Industrial Communications Co.
121 N Sitgreaves Street
Easton, PA 18042
Office 610-253-1214
Cell 610-360-0050
Fax 610-253-4504
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Prodelin, Cablewave, and Phelps-Dodge all made 7/8” with a solid center (copper-clad aluminum, akin to ?”).?? Pics and details to follow…
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I interpreted your description a tad incorrect lol. Since Andrew never had a solid center in 7/8. I previously had a fella say he had 7/8 with a solder center but he didn’t
know.
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Matt
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Nope…that center pin screws into the center conductor. The type I need would SOLDER onto the center from what I see. But, thanks.? - Mike
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Matt
AL0R
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I have a length of the older SOLID CENTER CONDUCTOR 7/8” hardline and need one connector. I am not particular about the gender but an “N” female would be most useful. If one is available please contact me
off list with your price including shipping to 34221. I would like to have this mid week next week if possible. If you do not HAVE a connector but know what MODEL NUMBER this type is, it might also be helpful. The cable is NOT the very old SPIRAL type but
is the concentric circle type solid center. Thanks in advance.
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Re: another RSS question...
Turns out my 4 year old i7 desktop is just too fast, even in a virtual machine.
Oracle's VirtualBox has a mechanism to slow down the virtual CPU, it's called? Execution Cap. I set it to 25%, RSS works now.
Thanks?for all the feedback.
Don
I'm running R14.10.00 in a Win7 VM under Proxmox (at a remote site) with
zero issues
Ken
At 02:23 PM 3/17/2025, you wrote:
Hi Folks.
Has anyone used RSS in a virtual machine?
I've got RSS 3.03.03, running in a 32bit WinXP under Oracle VirtualBox,
inside Win10. I can read the station, it gets to 100% and then hangs,
just the hourglass.
I can read all of the Service data.
I understand there may be issues when writing to the station, but I'll
cross that proverbial bridge when I get there...
Thanks.
Don W7OXR
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President and CTO - Arcom Controllers
Makers of repeater controllers and accessories
Phone: (503) 678 6182
Authorized Dealers for Kenwood and Telewave.
We offer complete turn-key repeater packages!
"We don't just make 'em. We use 'em!"
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Re: another RSS question...
It's running on a remote mini PC and Win11 is bloatware. ( I do run it on
my workbench computer at my shop under Win11, Win7 compatibility as you
point out)
Ken
At 05:10 PM 3/17/2025, you wrote:
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Quantar? I run it straight on
Win 10 64 bit using win 7 compability...no issues at all
On Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 7:03 PM Ken Arck AH6LE via
<ken=
[email protected]> wrote:
- I'm running R14.10.00 in a Win7 VM under Proxmox (at a remote site)
with zero issues
- Ken
- At 02:23 PM 3/17/2025, you wrote:
- Hi Folks.
- Has anyone used RSS in a virtual machine?
- I've got RSS 3.03.03, running in a 32bit WinXP under Oracle
VirtualBox, inside Win10. I can read the station, it gets to 100% and
then hangs, just the hourglass.
- I can read all of the Service data.
- I understand there may be issues when writing to the station, but
I'll cross that proverbial bridge when I get there...
- Thanks.
- Don W7OXR
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- President and CTO - Arcom Controllers
- Makers of repeater controllers and accessories
- Phone: (503) 678 6182
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- Authorized Dealers for Kenwood and Telewave.
- We offer complete turn-key repeater packages!
- "We don't just make 'em. We use 'em!"
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President and CTO - Arcom Controllers
Makers of repeater controllers and accessories
Phone: (503) 678 6182
Authorized Dealers for Kenwood and Telewave.
We offer complete turn-key repeater packages!
"We don't just make 'em. We use 'em!"
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Re: another RSS question...
Quantar? I run it straight on Win 10 64 bit using win 7 compability...no issues at all
I'm running R14.10.00 in a Win7 VM under Proxmox (at a remote site) with
zero issues
Ken
At 02:23 PM 3/17/2025, you wrote:
Hi Folks.
Has anyone used RSS in a virtual machine?
I've got RSS 3.03.03, running in a 32bit WinXP under Oracle VirtualBox,
inside Win10. I can read the station, it gets to 100% and then hangs,
just the hourglass.
I can read all of the Service data.
I understand there may be issues when writing to the station, but I'll
cross that proverbial bridge when I get there...
Thanks.
Don W7OXR
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
President and CTO - Arcom Controllers
Makers of repeater controllers and accessories
Phone: (503) 678 6182
Authorized Dealers for Kenwood and Telewave.
We offer complete turn-key repeater packages!
"We don't just make 'em. We use 'em!"
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Re: another RSS question...
I'm running R14.10.00 in a Win7 VM under Proxmox (at a remote site) with
zero issues
Ken
At 02:23 PM 3/17/2025, you wrote:
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Hi Folks.
Has anyone used RSS in a virtual machine?
I've got RSS 3.03.03, running in a 32bit WinXP under Oracle VirtualBox,
inside Win10. I can read the station, it gets to 100% and then hangs,
just the hourglass.
I can read all of the Service data.
I understand there may be issues when writing to the station, but I'll
cross that proverbial bridge when I get there...
Thanks.
Don W7OXR
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
President and CTO - Arcom Controllers
Makers of repeater controllers and accessories
Phone: (503) 678 6182
Authorized Dealers for Kenwood and Telewave.
We offer complete turn-key repeater packages!
"We don't just make 'em. We use 'em!"
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Re: another RSS question...
I use XP Professional 32 bit, inside VMware workstation 17 player (free), on a Windows 11 machine with a usb to serial adapter. Sometimes I get a "framing error" when starting a transfer, but the transfers goes through OK.
Mike
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Re: another RSS question...
I know with the XTS3000 RSS the trick to making that work was the Virtual machine has to be running a single core 32 bit processor.
On Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 15:14 Chris Boone WB5ITT via <setxtelecom= [email protected]> wrote: I use Oracle VMBox .. win 10 and loaded XP SP3 in the VM....works fine on my MTR2000s
Chris WB5ITT?
Hi Folks.
Has anyone used RSS in a virtual machine?
I've got RSS 3.03.03, running in a 32bit WinXP under Oracle VirtualBox, inside Win10. I can read the station, it gets to 100% and then hangs, just the hourglass.
I can read all of the Service data.
I understand there may be issues when writing to the station, but I'll cross that proverbial bridge when I get there...
Thanks. Don W7OXR
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The answer is: MX-COM CTCSS PCB. GOOGLE MX-COM.
Joel
W6BQD
Hi to all,
I just bought this ctcss board on a local hamfest but cant seam to find the documentation of it.
I am hopping a member would reconnize the make and model.
Thank you for looking.
Best 73 Carl Va2cmb
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Re: another RSS question...
I use Oracle VMBox .. win 10 and loaded XP SP3 in the VM....works fine on my MTR2000s
Chris WB5ITT?
Hi Folks.
Has anyone used RSS in a virtual machine?
I've got RSS 3.03.03, running in a 32bit WinXP under Oracle VirtualBox, inside Win10. I can read the station, it gets to 100% and then hangs, just the hourglass.
I can read all of the Service data.
I understand there may be issues when writing to the station, but I'll cross that proverbial bridge when I get there...
Thanks. Don W7OXR
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Re: another RSS question...
Ah, good point. MTR2000...rx, tx, & gnd lines only.
You didn't mention the radio model, it makes a difference.?
Earlier RSS for earlier models suffered from timing loops to compensate for a lack of suitable data buffering back then but nearly all models and their RSS communicated by RS-232 serial and needed real hardware-based data flow control (CTS, RTS, DSR, DTR).
My first thought is that the flow control communications aren't making to the RSS from the radio, whatever it is.
Gary
Hi Folks.
Has anyone used RSS in a virtual machine?
I've got RSS 3.03.03, running in a 32bit WinXP under Oracle VirtualBox, inside Win10. I can read the station, it gets to 100% and then hangs, just the hourglass.
I can read all of the Service data.
I understand there may be issues when writing to the station, but I'll cross that proverbial bridge when I get there...
Thanks.
Don W7OXR
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Re: another RSS question...
You didn't mention the radio model, it makes a difference.?
Earlier RSS for earlier models suffered from timing loops to compensate for a lack of suitable data buffering back then but nearly all models and their RSS communicated by RS-232 serial and needed real hardware-based data flow control (CTS, RTS, DSR, DTR).
My first thought is that the flow control communications aren't making to the RSS from the radio, whatever it is.
Gary
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Hi Folks.
Has anyone used RSS in a virtual machine?
I've got RSS 3.03.03, running in a 32bit WinXP under Oracle VirtualBox, inside Win10. I can read the station, it gets to 100% and then hangs, just the hourglass.
I can read all of the Service data.
I understand there may be issues when writing to the station, but I'll cross that proverbial bridge when I get there...
Thanks.
Don W7OXR
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Re: Andrew 7/8" Hardline Connector Needed
if you need more i have about 200 pcs new in box ,
cr1070nm all made for comscope/? cell reach
7/8 to male type n all new in boxes?
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Chris Boone WB5ITT
Gordon
Ken Arck AH6LE