Re: another RSS question...
I use Dosbox and windows 7, I also have a vmare win 3.11, win XP and win 2k. I have been able to read and write to just about any radio. I also use a "real' serial port card that has 2 port and a parallel port that can also be configured EPP, AND straight parallel?
Randoloh Koehler KI4EZU VE ki4ezu@...? 360-633-0708
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-------- Original message -------- From: "dsay2001 via groups.io" <don.sayler@...> Date: 3/17/25 2:23 PM (GMT-08:00) Subject: [repeater-builder] another RSS question...
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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Randolph C Koehler
KI4EZU AE VE?
KI4EZU {at} YAHOO {dot} COM
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Does anyone have a manual or schematic for the Helper Instruments PS 250
Hello,
I have recently got a Helper Instruments PS 250.
Does anyone have a manual or schematic for the Helper Instruments PS 250.
thanks
73's
Brian w7fdd
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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: Recommended VHF transceiver to use on NB 12.5 kc splinter frequencies
146.6875 out / 146.0875
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Actually,taking a closer look.
146.6875 / .0125 = 11735.0
146.0875 / .0125 = 11687.0
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Are even integers, so a 12.5 KHz? (and 6.25 or 2.5 KHz) radio will do it. Still some older Part 90 VHF radios may not. But if the model/brand was used on Federal VHF, it may work.
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On Mon, Mar 17, 2025 at 08:12 AM, n3ltq wrote:
As you are no doubt finding out, the average ham radio has 25kHz IF
filtering and +/- 5kHz (or more) TX deviation with little or no
modulation limiting.
Your choices for equipment that can resolve to 2.5kHz channel steps
will be limited.
Quoting "TIM HARDY via groups.io" <w7trh@...>:
Hi folks,
I'm in Wa. state and WWARA has authorized me a NB rpt. pair 146.6875
out / 146.0875 in. (2.5 kc / 12.5 kc ch. spacing)
My rpt. is a Motorola Quanter.
I now am searching for compatible radios that will operate on the
"splinter" fxs.
The radios must have the proper "IF" filters on rec. for NB.
I have heard that the Motorola CM300 "May" be usable for NB use.
I have a few Mot ASTRO Spectra mobile trunk mount radios. I have
read that if they are labeled "2.5 kc" they may be usable.
I have not checked the Astro Spectra radios yet. (FCC id #)
Any ideas of compatible radios for me to tell our radio club about?
(So they can utilize the rpt...LOL)
I appreciate any guidance or transceiver advice.
Tim
AE7TH
Vashon Is. Wa.
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--
The Real RFI-EMI-GUY
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Re: Internet provision at a remote repeater site?
if you have line of site??
then a pair of these little cheap beauties will give buckets of bandwidth
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we have wifi links from as short as 1.3 miles to as far as 29 miles??
all done on 5Ghz wifi
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Re: Internet provision at a remote repeater site?
Adrian,
If you have line of site or you can make a LOS shot a pair of Ubquiti 5GHz radios configured as an Ethernet bridge.? 500m should no problem.? I suggest 5GHz if it is available in your country because 2.4GHz is an RF cesspool with only 3 channels due to overlap here in the US, with billions and billions of IOT on that spectrum.
I use them all the time on camera systems and even remote my HF station, IRLP & DMR repeater on the same link.? There are many vendors of similar radios but these have proven to be very reliable.? I have one link that has been running over 10 years and I have not done anything except upgrade the firmware every so often.
Good luck!
K1IMD
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Re: Andrew 7/8" Hardline Connector Needed
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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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of MIke Ryan via groups.io
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2025 10:15 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [repeater-builder] Andrew 7/8" Hardline Connector Needed
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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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??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? --- Jeff WN3A
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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)
?
Regards,
?
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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??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? --- Jeff WN3A
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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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Anthony;
? ? I have done it with Hamvoip.? We are in the process of converting to ASL3, but I have not gotten this to work with that distro yet. ? ? ?I suspect I may have some syntax wrong somewhere yet.? I have configured a memory card with ASL2 beta 6 which is suppose to work and going to test that next trip to the site.? I want to make sure I have all the statements correct in the config files and then will try again on ASL3.
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? ?I did build a relay driver board that plugs into the Pi that we use for power control of other devices on the repeater site and the Pi GPIO commands do work for that.? Here is a short script to set and clear Pi GPIO commands.? I took the example from Hamvoip and rewrote the commands for ASL3.
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#!/bin/bash
# script name - write_gpio
# ASL3 Commands
raspi-gpio set $1 op
if [ $2 == 1 ]; then
? ?raspi-gpio set $1 dh
else
? ?raspi-gpio set $1 dl
fi
echo $date " ALLSTAR GPIO pin " $1 " was set to " $2 >> /tmp/GPIO_log
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Here is the function to call that script from ASL3.? Add this to the /etc/asterisk/rpt.conf file.
I like to add those functions to Supermon and just select them from the menu or send DTMF via Allstar.
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;Tower_Cam_On=XXX0 ? ? ?; Where XXX0 is a function number for Relay #1 on.
XXX0 = cmd,sudo -u root /home/repeater/scripts/write_gpio.sh 12 1
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;Tower_Cam_Off=XXX1? ? ?; Where XXX1 is a function number for Relay #1 off.
XXX1 = cmd,sudo -u root /home/repeater/scripts/write_gpio.sh 12 0
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If all you need is one output, you can buffer your Pi GPIO pin with a FET.
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73 Steve, KM5HT
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Looking for used reliable UHF repeater
Good morning everyone and happy Saint Patty's day! Does anyone have a used fairly inexpensive UHF repeater that I can purchase for a back up system?
Chad Nelson WI9HF/WRPL979
Janesville Wisconsin
608-754-8671
Send from my spectrum iPhone 16.
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Re: Andrew 7/8" Hardline Connector Needed
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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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Jeff DePolo WN3A via groups.io
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2025 10:01 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [repeater-builder] Andrew 7/8" Hardline Connector Needed
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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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??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? --- Jeff WN3A
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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)
?
Regards,
?
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
?
?
Prodelin, Cablewave, and Phelps-Dodge all made 7/8” with a solid center (copper-clad aluminum, akin to ?”).?? Pics and details to follow…
?
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? --- Jeff WN3A
?
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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.
?
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: Internet provision at a remote repeater site?
Use an external Yagi for the wifi...they work great ...use them all the time with BDAs...500mtrs should not be a problem with them...does your wifi router have external antenna connectors??
Chris WB5ITT?
On Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 7:49 AM Adrian G4UVZ via <adrianwhatmore248= [email protected]> wrote: I am the keeper of GB3VS a UHF repeater in the UK .it operates using the ARCOM 210 controller ..which has 2 spare channels
I am considering connecting it into the Allstar network but the site has no internet.
We are a small group with limited resources so a a mobile SIM is not really an option. My home QTH is approx 500M from the repeater site. I am therefore looking at how I might extend a data link from my home to the site ?
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Alternatively link the repeater raw audio ( without callsign, time announcements etc) to my home QTH where it could routed into my hotspot Raspberry Pi.
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I am sure that someone must have attempted this at some stage?
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Re: Andrew 7/8" Hardline Connector Needed
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). ? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? --- Jeff WN3A ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Charles Adams via groups.io
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2025 8:55 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [repeater-builder] Andrew 7/8" Hardline Connector Needed? 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) ? Regards, ? 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 ? ? Prodelin, Cablewave, and Phelps-Dodge all made 7/8” with a solid center (copper-clad aluminum, akin to ?”).?? Pics and details to follow… ? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? --- Jeff WN3A ? ? 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. ? Matt ? ? 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 ? ?
? Matt AL0R ? ? 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: Internet provision at a remote repeater site?
Do you have line of sight to the repeater? ? Matt AL0R ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Adrian G4UVZ via groups.io
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2025 07:50
To: [email protected]
Subject: [repeater-builder] Internet provision at a remote repeater site? ? I am the keeper of GB3VS a UHF repeater in the UK .it operates using the ARCOM 210 controller ..which has 2 spare channels I am considering connecting it into the Allstar network but the site has no internet. We are a small group with limited resources so a a mobile SIM is not really an option. My home QTH is approx 500M from the repeater site. I am therefore looking at how I might extend a data link from my home to the site ? Alternatively link the repeater raw audio ( without callsign, time announcements etc) to my home QTH where it could routed into my hotspot Raspberry Pi. I am sure that someone must have attempted this at some stage?
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Re: Andrew 7/8" Hardline Connector Needed
Mike
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OK. I’ll send you one.
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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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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of MIke Ryan via groups.io
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2025 8:59 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [repeater-builder] Andrew 7/8" Hardline Connector Needed
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Charles, The address here is:
- Miike Ryan
- 4828 Commonwealth Road
- Palmetto, FL 34221.
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Thank you very much!? - Mike
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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)
?
Regards,
?
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
?
?
Prodelin, Cablewave, and Phelps-Dodge all made 7/8” with a solid center (copper-clad aluminum, akin to ?”).?? Pics and details to follow…
?
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? --- Jeff WN3A
?
?
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.
?
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
?
?
?
Matt
AL0R
?
?
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: Andrew 7/8" Hardline Connector Needed
Charles, The address here is:
- Miike Ryan
- 4828 Commonwealth Road
- Palmetto, FL 34221.
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Thank you very much!? - Mike
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Charles Adams via groups.io
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2025 8:55 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [repeater-builder] Andrew 7/8" Hardline Connector Needed
?
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)
?
Regards,
?
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
?
?
Prodelin, Cablewave, and Phelps-Dodge all made 7/8” with a solid center (copper-clad aluminum, akin to ?”).?? Pics and details to follow…
?
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? --- Jeff WN3A
?
?
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.
?
Matt
?
?
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
?
?
?
Matt
AL0R
?
?
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: Andrew 7/8" Hardline Connector Needed
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)
?
Regards,
?
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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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Jeff DePolo WN3A via groups.io
Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2025 9:56 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [repeater-builder] Andrew 7/8" Hardline Connector Needed
?
Prodelin, Cablewave, and Phelps-Dodge all made 7/8” with a solid center (copper-clad aluminum, akin to ?”).?? Pics and details to follow…
?
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? --- Jeff WN3A
?
?
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.
?
Matt
?
?
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
?
?
?
Matt
AL0R
?
?
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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Internet provision at a remote repeater site?
I am the keeper of GB3VS a UHF repeater in the UK .it operates using the ARCOM 210 controller ..which has 2 spare channels
I am considering connecting it into the Allstar network but the site has no internet.
We are a small group with limited resources so a a mobile SIM is not really an option. My home QTH is approx 500M from the repeater site. I am therefore looking at how I might extend a data link from my home to the site ?
?
Alternatively link the repeater raw audio ( without callsign, time announcements etc) to my home QTH where it could routed into my hotspot Raspberry Pi.
?
I am sure that someone must have attempted this at some stage?
|
Re: Recommended VHF transceiver to use on NB 12.5 kc splinter frequencies
As you are no doubt finding out, the average ham radio has 25kHz IF filtering and +/- 5kHz (or more) TX deviation with little or no modulation limiting.
Your choices for equipment that can resolve to 2.5kHz channel steps will be limited.
Quoting "TIM HARDY via groups.io" <w7trh@...>:
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Hi folks,
I'm in Wa. state and WWARA has authorized me a NB rpt. pair 146.6875 out / 146.0875 in. (2.5 kc / 12.5 kc ch. spacing)
My rpt. is a Motorola Quanter.
I now am searching for compatible radios that will operate on the "splinter" fxs.
The radios must have the proper "IF" filters on rec. for NB.
I have heard that the Motorola CM300 "May" be usable for NB use.
I have a few Mot ASTRO Spectra mobile trunk mount radios. I have read that if they are labeled "2.5 kc" they may be usable.
I have not checked the Astro Spectra radios yet. (FCC id #)
Any ideas of compatible radios for me to tell our radio club about? (So they can utilize the rpt...LOL)
I appreciate any guidance or transceiver advice.
Tim
AE7TH
Vashon Is. Wa.
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Re: Tait TB-9300 Repeaters for sale
These units are sold, thanks for all the interest.
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RFI-EMI-GUY
MIke Ryan
Chris Boone WB5ITT