Monthly Archives: April 2012

Knowing the basics of duplexer theory are one thing, actually building one is quite another.  There are several viable methods of construction, with varying degrees of performance and pros/cons.  There is no way I can describe them all, so if … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered how a repeater gets its frequency?  Some people probably assume the FCC handles that.  I don’t know if that might have been true years ago, but these days repeater frequencies are coordinated by volunteer groups.  Syracuse falls … Continue reading →

I am pleased to annouce a few updates: The crystals have arrived for the GE Mastr II repeater!  They will be installed, and the tune-up performed within a couple of weeks.  (Thanks to the “anonymous” ham who is handling this … Continue reading →

A ham friend recently asked, “Why is it taking so long to get the repeater on the air?” There are several reasons, not the least of which is a shortage of my own personal time and money. If I had … Continue reading →

The test results are in, and it was an amazing success!  I sent an e-mail announcement to a number of upstate NY radio clubs, asking them to spread the word, and they certainly did!  Forty-nine hams checked in on the … Continue reading →

I have just a moment to write a thank you note to everyone who participated in the test!  There were 49 checkins on the air, another 25 via e-mail, and no doubt a lot more who didn’t or couldn’t contact … Continue reading →