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For Sale : Complete UHF repeater
I have for sale the following repeater system consisting of ;
ACC RC-850 controller with, V 3.8 software Vocabulary expansion option Computer interface Phone patch Hooked to ; ICOM RP-4020 UHF 50 Watt repeater Sinclair labs mod # SD-445-4 duplexer Mounted in a 19" rack, 17"tall Also included is an ACC DVR. Never hooked it up due to limited space. All manuals included $3000 or best offer. E-mail at K6OPJ@... 73 Mark (K6OPJ) |
Re: GE Mastr-Exec II VHF base station
Ray Vaughan
At 10:50 AM 3/16/99 -0500, you wrote:
From: tom oliver <tsoliver@...>power supply you will probably have to lower the output and keep a fan on the powerI am running a mobile exec II right now on my two meter repeater. I wouldn't mindsubject Thanks for the plug, but I have a more updated site now: The new site has more pin-out information and a Q&A section. Ray, KD4BBM |
Re: GE Mastr-Exec II VHF base station
tom oliver
They make excelent repeaters or remote recievers the only weak part is the power
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supply you will probably have to lower the output and keep a fan on the power supply or you could run the amp off an external supply I love them exec's I am running a mobile exec II right now on my two meter repeater. I wouldn't mind picking up a couple more base stations myself. tom n8ies ps check out Ray Vaughn's repeater page he has tons of info on just this subject w7ntf@... wrote: From: w7ntf@... |
Re: Power for UHF repeater
Cristobal Inos
Dave Karr wrote:
------REPLY SEPARATOR------ DAVE: Please keep me posted, I am interested in maximizing solar panel efficiency. I am now currently employing 12 panels of 53 watts each and connected to 10 each 200 ah batteries...I suspect I am not getting the most of solar energies....Police use of Repeater in mountain site. thanks chris inos wh6um |
Re: Power for UHF repeater
Cristobal Inos
kp4pknet wrote:
ON POWER FOR YOUR STATION: SEND EMAIL TO: [email protected] for Rudy Garcia ....sales person...this company has all the equipment you need. 1. I operate 5 repeaters vhf for government use: Police/fire/hospital etc. ..located in the mountain -no opwer....using 17each 52 watts solar panels.....24 200 ah batteries.. ...60 amps controller.....This system has been up an running for about 4 years now but hike up the mountain once a month for maintenace. I am located in the tropical ARea (The Mariana Islands 8hrs. full sunlight daily....... good luck, chris inos wh6um keep me posted on your project,, if you need additional help. email me. |
Re: [Repeater] Re: Power for UHF repeater
Jon Pearl W4ABC
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From: STEVE R. GRAJEDA, WB6YQP <wb6yqp@...> To: Repeater@... <Repeater@...>; repeater-builder@... <repeater-builder@...> Date: Monday, March 15, 1999 1:23 PM Subject: [Repeater] Re: Power for UHF repeater From: "STEVE R. GRAJEDA, WB6YQP" <wb6yqp@...> Why not use an old alternator and an ox? Jon Pearl W4ABC _________________________________________________________ "The people will not understand the importance of the Second Amendment until it is too late." -- Thomas Jefferson
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Re: GE Mastr-Exec II VHF base station
Ray Vaughan
At 01:54 PM 3/15/99 EST, you wrote:
From: w7ntf@...I can't help you with the packet questions... but I've done a lot of the repeater conversions. Perfect radio for a conversion. Check out my site on how to convert an Exec II desk top into a repeater: Have fun. Ray J. Vaughan, MS, CBTE KD4BBM ray@... |
Re: Power for UHF repeater
Dave Karr
Cristobal,
I did locate the article I was thinking of. It was a design feature article in the Feb 4th issue of EDN by a ham that works for Maxim. Fortunately for those that don't subscribe, EDN has this article available on line. The URL for the PDF version is: For the Online version: The article is geared towards maximizing the output of a solar panel to charge batteries and presents a good general discussion on the topic of solar panel energy maximization. --Dave * REPLY SEPARATOR * On 3/15/99, at 7:13 PM, Cristobal Inos wrote: From: Cristobal Inos <soni@...>conservation heat.is a factor. As shown about 50% of the power would be dissipated as orA switching regulator should be able to achieve >85% effieciency fairly ------------------------------------------------------------------------>so related to maximizing the output of solar panels to charge batteries, We have a new web site! ------------------------------------------------------------------------> This list is sponsored by the owners and users of "RBTIP" --Dave |
GE Mastr-Exec II VHF base station
Greetings...
This is Gary, W7NTF, in Spanaway, WA. I recently acquired several GE Mastr- Exec II VHF base stations, both of which are currently in the 140 mhz range. They are very clean, handsome rigs, with mic, power supply built in, etc, and have multi-channel capability. Measured power out is about 30W on a dummy load. My question is this: Is anyone using this type of rig for repeater operation? If so, what problems did you encounter? I'm wondering if it's worth trying to build repeaters out of them, or should I bag that idea and maybe think about using them for ham- simplex voice use, or maybe even consider converting them to 9600 baud packet for use on the local TCPIP repeater in the Seattle area? What do you think? Speaking of 9600 baud packet, has anyone put these rigs on 9600? I have a 25w GE Custom MVP mobile rig that easily went to 9600 baud packet and has become the workhorse of my TCPIP station..... Without in depth comparison it would appear as if the MVP and MASTR-Exec II are identical inside except for the power supply and channel board for extra crystals. Ideas? 73, de Gary, W7NTF |
Re: Power for UHF repeater
edriddle
get a couple of gel cell batteries and a solar panel to keep them charged.
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look into what it would take to get power to the site. it is going to be a bear without commercial power...good luck ed n4ale At 09:21 PM 3/14/99 -0500, you wrote:
From: "Steaven D. Rogers, KU4VR" <ku4vr@...> |
Re: Power for UHF repeater
Dave Karr
A linear regulator really isn't the best idea here since power conservation
is a factor. As shown about 50% of the power would be dissipated as heat. A switching regulator should be able to achieve >85% effieciency fairly easily. Of additional interest, there was something in EDN within the last month or so related to maximizing the output of solar panels to charge batteries, can't remember if it was presented as an article or as an application example from Maxim or Linear Tech. One concept presented was taking the output from a single panel and stepping it up to charge a higher battery voltage. I'll dig it up if anyone is interested. * REPLY SEPARATOR * On 3/14/99, at 11:37 PM, Daniel Byrd wrote: If you go with a 24 volt system, no need to bye the 24 to 12 reg for--Dave |
Re: Power for UHF repeater
kp4pknet
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My name is Max and my call is KP4PK. I run a 144, 222, and 440 mhz machines on solar and wind power. I use 6, 60 watt solar panels and a 300 watt wind mill all at 24V. That feeds (8) 6v 220 amp golf cart batteries. I use a 24V to 13.8V converter to power the repeaters and packet nodes. The system runs basically with out much supervision other than going to the site every 6 to 8 weeks to check the batteries connections for corrosion and cleaning the solar panels. This is not a cheap system. Figure abt $425.00 for each solar panel. abt $650.00 for the windmill, abt $90.00 per battery, add another $125.00 for the charge controller and another $100.00 for the voltage down converter. I bought all the hardware ( but the batteries, which i bought locally) from Sunelco 1-800-338-6844 and Atlantic Solar Products at 1-410-686-2500. They can provide you with catalogs and more information. I hope this helps, 73, Max KP4PK Steaven D. Rogers, KU4VR wrote: From: "Steaven D. Rogers, KU4VR" <ku4vr@...> |
Small Duplexers
The Lacko's
We have used the small Cellwave duplexers in numerous commercial repeaters.
A few things to remember ; 1.) They will not provide enough isolation in higher power situations. 2.) I believe you need at least 5Mhz separation for the compact units. 3.) Most likely you will not be able to put a pre-amp on the rx'r. (depending on your coverage requirements) If i had a choice i would use a large duplexer. It will provide the best isolation ( for a pre-amp) and the ability to feed higher power thru it. Some of our 100W repeater clean up at .10uV ( Great for rural portable coverage). As long as the specifications meet your needs the compact duplexers work great. My two cents worth, Scott |
Power for UHF repeater
Steaven D. Rogers, KU4VR
I have located a site for my UFH repeater. However, this site does not
have any power that is available to me. Any ideas on how to run my machine? I have been looking at battery, but I don't think it will run to long unless I have quite a few batteries. The entire system will fraw no more that 5 amps. This site is not out of the way for me to go up every few days and change out a couple of batteries. I just don't think they will last that long. Steaven, KU4VR |
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Bernie Peabody
I use the Cellwave mobile duplexers on atleast 4 out 5 of my 440
repeaters and have excellent luck with them. Of course it limits you to no more that 50 watts, but with my system I have not found a need for high power. These duplexers also fit very nicely in the Kenwood TKR-820 repeaters. Bernie (N1IMO) N1IMO/N1IMN Repeater System PO Box 991 Hollis, NH 03049-0991 29.64 /53.93/145.31/146.73/147.195/224.50/442.15/443.50 446.175/449.375 MHz CTCSS: 88.5 www.qsl.net/n1imo |
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