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'''Purchase'''
 
'''Purchase'''
 
* Acquire/split up power supplies at CMHSW2, CMHSW3, CMHSW4, #RCHWD to handle higher load from Midland LMR Radios
 
* Acquire/split up power supplies at CMHSW2, CMHSW3, CMHSW4, #RCHWD to handle higher load from Midland LMR Radios
* Acquire large spool (1000ft) of RG-213 and PL-259 Connectors.
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* Acquire large spool (1000ft) of RG-213 and PL-259 Connectors. '''***Update 11/08/09***''' Secured 3 500ft rolls of LMR400 clone cable.  1st roll is consumed post MECH install.
 
* Continue to acquire gear/test equipment for shared workshop.  Will need antennas to cover as much HF as possible, 6m, 2m, 222 MHz, 70cm.  Spare power supplies, few computers for workstations/web search, eprom burning facilities, packet host to test cables for 4 main interfaces: soundmodem(Linux), DRSI, TNC2, Kantronics 9 pin.
 
* Continue to acquire gear/test equipment for shared workshop.  Will need antennas to cover as much HF as possible, 6m, 2m, 222 MHz, 70cm.  Spare power supplies, few computers for workstations/web search, eprom burning facilities, packet host to test cables for 4 main interfaces: soundmodem(Linux), DRSI, TNC2, Kantronics 9 pin.
* Locate Midland LMR radio which will cover 430 MHz, several are candidates including: 70-530A 70-565A 70-1526A 70-1530A 70-1532A 70-1595A 70-1695A 70-5301A 70-5302A.  Have eBay saved searched watching on there, keep eyes out at hamfests, these seem to be hard to find.  Needed for RF link from Lancaster to Old Washington.
 
 
* Locate portable computer, 20amp switching power supply and appropriate cabling for a portable LMR programming station covering both Syntech I and XTR/Syntech II models.
 
* Locate portable computer, 20amp switching power supply and appropriate cabling for a portable LMR programming station covering both Syntech I and XTR/Syntech II models.
* Syntech I programmer. Ordered on 5/5, expected ship on 5/7.
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* Syntech I programmer. Ordered on 5/5, expected ship on 5/7. '''***Update 6/02/09***''' Programmer arrived, successfully programming Z-273 and Z-383 modules.
 
* Diamond MX-2000 (6m/2m/70cm) Triplexers with pigtails to allow connections to LMR radios.
 
* Diamond MX-2000 (6m/2m/70cm) Triplexers with pigtails to allow connections to LMR radios.
* SWR Meter effective up to 1200 MHz for usage for 33cm and 23cm antenna construction.
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* SWR Meter effective up to 1200 MHz for usage for 33cm and 23cm antenna construction. (Diamond SX-1100) '''***Update 1/26/10***''' Meter purchased
  
 
Component orders: <br>
 
Component orders: <br>
  
 
Jameco: <br>
 
Jameco: <br>
* Precidion Voltage Regulator/Linear UA723CN : Jameco# 1129906 (Qty 10) [Astron Rebuilds]<br>
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* DB-25 Metalized Plastic Hood: Jameco #25604 (Qty 50) [Packet Polling Cables]<br>
* 1.25x25" Inline Fuse Holder: Jameco# 108792 (Qty. 50) [LMR Power Cables]<br>
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* BC547B NPN Transistor: Jameco #254801 (Qty 100) [LMR Preamplifier Circuits]<br>
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* 220uF 16V, Electrolytic, Radial Capacitors: Jameco #198872 (Qty 100) [LMR Preamplifier Circuits]<br>
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* 470k 1/2w Resistor: Jameco #662151 (Qty 100) [LMR Preamplfier Circuits]<br>
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* 1.25x.25" Inline Fuse Holder: Jameco# 108792 (Qty. 50) [LMR Power Cables]<br>
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* Precidion Voltage Regulator/Linear UA723CN : Jameco# 1129906 (Qty 10) [Astron Rebuilds]<br> (BACKORDERED)
  
 
Mouser: <br>
 
Mouser: <br>
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* Minifit Jr. 10 conductor receptical housing: Mouser# 538-39-01-2105 (Qty 25)
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* 500 pF Ceramic Disc Capacitor: Mouser# 562R10TST50 (Qty 10) - equal number to UA723CN Regulators [Astron Rebuilds] <br>
 
* 500 pF Ceramic Disc Capacitor: Mouser# 562R10TST50 (Qty 10) - equal number to UA723CN Regulators [Astron Rebuilds] <br>
* 10a Fast Acting Glass Fuses: Mouser# 576-0312010.MXP (Qty 100) - equal to 2x the 1.25"x.25" Inline Fuse Holders [LMR Power Cables] <br>
 
 
* Bipolar Transistor 2N3771: Mouser# 511-2N3771 (Qty 40) - Replacements for Astron Power Supplies [Astron Rebuilds] <br>
 
* Bipolar Transistor 2N3771: Mouser# 511-2N3771 (Qty 40) - Replacements for Astron Power Supplies [Astron Rebuilds] <br>
 
* .093 Molex Pin Extractor: Mouser# 538-11-03-0006 (Qty 2) [LMR Power Cables] <br>
 
* .093 Molex Pin Extractor: Mouser# 538-11-03-0006 (Qty 2) [LMR Power Cables] <br>
* Digital Multimeter, Fluke-115: Mouser# 676-115 (Qty 1) (General use)<br>
 
 
* 3v Lithium Battery for MFJ-1270b/c, 1274, 1289: Mouser# 639-CR2430-P22 (Qty 10) [TNC Maintenance]
 
* 3v Lithium Battery for MFJ-1270b/c, 1274, 1289: Mouser# 639-CR2430-P22 (Qty 10) [TNC Maintenance]
 
* Audio Bridge Amplifier TDA7240A: Mouser# 511-TDA7240AH (Qty 5) [XTR Maintenence/Repair]
 
* Audio Bridge Amplifier TDA7240A: Mouser# 511-TDA7240AH (Qty 5) [XTR Maintenence/Repair]
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* .140 In diameter pin plugs: Mouser# 571-350391-1 (Qty 100) [Syntech I High Power Connectors]
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* Universal Mate-n-Lock 9 pin connectors: Mouser# 571-14806730 (Qty 25) [Syntech I High Power Connectors]
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* Minifit Jr. Connector female pins .143": Mouser# 538-39-00-0078 (Qty 200) [Mini XTR (8ch) Power Connectors]
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* 34 Pin polarized connectors: Mouser # 571-1658621-8  (Qty 30)
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Digikey: <br>
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* 2 Position .140MATE-N-LOK power connector: Digikey# A25469-ND (Qty 20) [XTR High Power Connectors]
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* .140 In diameter female plugs: Digikey# A25461CT-ND (Qty 60) [XTR High Power Connectors]
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* .140 In diameter pin extraction tool: DigiKey# A25474-ND (Qty 1) [XTR/Syntech I High Power Connector Maintenance]
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* 9 Pin Molex Male connector .093": Digikey #WM1329-ND Molex #0003092092 or #03-09-2092 [XTR/Syntech I Power connector]
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* Connector Housing 8 Position 1.25mm: DigiKey# WM1726-ND (Qty 100) [Kenwood TK Internal Accessory Connector]
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* Connector Female 1.25mm 26-28awg: DigiKey# WM1142CT-ND (Qty 800) [Kenwood TK Internal Accessory Connector]
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* MicroFit 3.0 Extraction Tool: DigiKey# WM9937-ND (Qty 1) [Kenwood TK Internal Accessory Connector]
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* Connector Female 2 Position VL Series: DigiKey# 455-2355-ND (JST Part VLR-02V) (Qty ??) [Kenwood TK-780/880/980/981 Power Connectors (Jack)]
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* Connector Pin VL Series Pins 12g: DigiKey# 455-2349-2-ND (JST Part DSVM-81T-P2.0) (Qty ??) [Kenwood TK-780/880/980/981 Power Connectors (Jack Pins)]
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* Connector Male 2 Position VL Series: DigiKey# 455-2374-ND (JTS Part VLP-02V) (Qty 50) [Kenwood TK-780/880/980/981 Power Connectors (Plug)]
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* Connector Socket VL Series 12g: DigiKey# 455-2377-1-ND (JTS Part SVF-81T-P2.0) (Qty 100) [Kenwood TK-780/880/980/981 Power Connectors (Plug Pins)]
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* Connector Male 4 Position VL Series: DigiKey# 455-2351-ND (JTS Part VLP-04V) (Qty 10) [Kenwood TK-690H/790H/890H Power Connectors (Plug)]
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* VL Series Extraction Tool: DigiKey# 455-2370-ND (JTS Part VLJ-20) (Qty 1) [Kenwood TK-780/880/980/981 Power Connector Maintenance]
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* Tyco Electronics OEM T power connector housing Female: Digikey# A107344-ND (TE Part 172130-1)(Qty 50) [Vertex FTL-n011 Power/Other radio Power Connectors]
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* Tyco Electronics OEM T power connector connector Female: Digikey# A111037TR-ND (TE Part 170342-1) (Qty 100) [Vertex FTL-n011 Power/Other radio Power Connectors]
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* Tyco Electronics OEM T power connector housing Male: Digikey# A106264-ND (TE Part 172129-1)(Qty 50) [Vertex FTL-n011 Power/Other radio Power Connectors]
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* Tyco Electronics OEM T power connector connector Male: Digikey# A100472CT-ND (TE Part 170340-1) (Qty 100) [Vertex FTL-n011 Power/Other radio Power Connectors]
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* Connector Housing 11 Position .156 with Ramp: DigiKey# WM2109-ND (Molex part 09-50-3111) (Qty 35) [GE Phoenix Power/Accessory Connectors]
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* Connector Housing 8 Position .156 with Ramp: DigiKey# WM2106-ND (Molex part 0009503081) (Qty 53) [GE Phoenix Microphone Connectors]
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* Connector Terminator female 18-24awg: DigiKey# WM2300-ND (Molex part 0008500106) (Qty 1100) [GE Phoenix Power/Accessory/Microphone Connectors]
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* Molex .156 Connector Extraction Tool: DigiKey# WM9928-ND (Molex part 0011030016) (Qty 1) [GE Phoenix Connector]
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* TE Connectivity AMP Connectors: DigiKey# 104422-1-ND (AMP part 104422-1) (Qty 50) [Motorola Radius/Maxtrac 16 pin Accessory Connector]
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* Connection Socket for 20-24awg: DigiKey# A3007-ND (AMP part 1-87309-3) (Qty 800) [Motorola Radius/Maxtrac 16 pin Accessory Connector]
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* CONN PLUG HOUSING EP .156 5POS: DigiKey# A30504-ND (AMP part 1-1123722-5) (Qty 25) [Motorola Radius/Maxtrac 5 pin Accessory Connector]
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* CONN EP CONTACT 18-22AWG TIN: DigiKey# A30499TR-ND (AMP part 1123721-1) (Qty 125) [Motorola Radius/Maxtrac 5 pin Accessory Connector]
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Reference: <br>
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Jameco: <br>
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* 1.25x.25" Inline Fuse Holder: Jameco# 108792 (Qty. 50) [LMR Power Cables]<br>
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* 1.25x.25" Fast Blow Fuses: Jameco# 1769170 (Qty 100) [LMR Power Cables]<br>
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* Minifit Jr. 10 conductor receptical housing: Jameco# 880714 (Qty 40) [Mini XTR (8ch) Power Connectors] <br>
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* 34 Pin connector crimp tool: Jameco# 73252 (Qty 1) [Syntech I and XTR trunk mount cable construction]
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* 34 Pin polarized connectors: Jameco# 32644 (Qty 20) [Syntech I and XTR trunk mount cable construction]
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* 34 Pin gray ribbon cable - 100ft: Jameco# 644050 (Qty 1) [Syntech I and XTR trunk mount cable construction]
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* 12 Pin Molex Accessory Connectors (.062"): Jameco# 224549 (Qty 20) [XTR High Power/Syntech II Accessory Connectors]
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* .062" Male Pins: Jameco# 224565 (Qty 100) [XTR High Power/Syntech II Accessory Connectors]
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* .062" Pin Extractor: Jameco# 142156 (Qty 2) [XTR High Power/Syntech Accessory Connector Maintenance]
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* DB-25 Male Connector: Jameco #38789 (Qty 50) [Packet Polling Cables]
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* DB-25 Metalized Plastic Hood: Jameco #25604 (Qty 50) [Packet Polling Cables]
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* DB-9 Female Connector: Jameco #15771 (Qty 10) [SVXLink Interface Cables]
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* Digital Multimeter, Fluke-115: Jameco #1537328 (Qty 1) [General Use] <br>
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* Connector Accessories Mini-Fit JR Extraction Tool: Jameco #1961541 (Qty 1) [Mini XTR (8ch) Power Connector Maintenance] <br>
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* Molex .093" & .062" Crimp Tool: Jameco #227491 (Qty 2) [Syntech I and XTR Accessory Connector Maintenance]
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* Molex .093" Female Crimp connector: Jameco #224231 (Qty 100) [Syntech I and XTR Accessory Connector Maintenance]
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* 9 Pin Molex Male connector .093": Jameco# 224119 [XTR/Syntech I Power connector] '''No longer carried as of 2/1/2017'''
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* 34 Pin polarized connectors: Jameco# 32644 (Qty 20) [Syntech I and XTR trunk mount cable construction]
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* Minifit Jr. 10 conductor receptical housing: Jameco# 880714 (Qty 25) [Mini XTR (8ch) Power Connectors] '''OUT OF STOCK UNTIL 4/2/2013!'''<br>
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* Minifit Jr. Female connectors: Jameco# 304733 (Qty 200) [Mini XTR (8ch Power Connectors] <br>
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* DB-25 Male Solder Cup Style connectors: Jameco# 223010 (Qty 20) [BPQ Polling Cables]
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* DB-25 Metalized Hoods: Jameco# 25604 (Qty 20) [BPQ Polling Cables]
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* Molex .093" Female Crimp connectors: Jameco #224231 (Qty 300) [Syntech I and XTR Accessory Connector Maintenance]
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* Molex .093" Male Crimp connectors: Jameco# 224223 (Qty 600) [Syntech I and XTR Accessory Connector Maintenance]
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* 9 Pin Molex Male connector .093": Jameco# 224119 (Qty 75) [XTR/Syntech I Power connector]
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* 1.25x.25" 20 Amp Fast Blow Fuses: Jameco# 1769137 (Qty 100) [LMR Power Cables]<br>
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'''Build'''
 
'''Build'''
* Build cabinet for #RCHWD site, must house computer, radios, power supplies, TNCs. Computer should have 2 serial ports and wireless network card. Computer obtained, build in progress.  Total count is 5 radios (1 6m, 2 2m, 1 1.25m and 1 70cm) and 6 TNCs (BPQ32 will be on all but APRS TNC, which will be linked to VM of Linux running Xastir for a digipeater/Igate).  The 6th TNC will be wired to "share" the 145.010 radio to give both BPQ32 service as well as a Linux based RMS gateway. '''***Update 5/11/09***''' Computer built on Dell, had problems with Linksys N card, transplated into IBM desktop, still getting inconsistant behavior with wireless card.  Going to return PCI card and locate Wireless Bridge.
 
* Build Tennis ball Launchers to aid in installation of antennas in trees
 
* Construct small 222 MHz antenna to be installed very high at CMHSW3 site in hopes of having a clear shot to CMHSW4. '''***Update 5/10/09***''' 4 Element quad built and installed.  1.4:1 SWR on target frequency.  Seems to be holding  a fairly strong link.  Varies between S1 and S5 depending on time of day.
 
* Implement 10m FM 1200 Baud RF ports on CMHSW2, CMHSW3.  Twinlead dipole constructed for CMHSW2, need coax.  Tentative frequency of 29.685 MHz. '''***Update 5/10/09***''' Radio and TNC are onsite @ CMHSW2.  No antenna yet so radio is powered down.
 
* Establish 70cm 1200 Baud link between CMHSW2 and CMHSW3 in 441 MHz range.  CMHSW2 will use 70cm side (Duplexer is on site) of AR-270B.  Unknown antenna for CMHSW3. '''***Update 5/10/09***''' Midland Syntech I onsite @ CMHSW2.  Channel 42, 440.050.
 
* Install APRS Digipeater at N8FRT's QTH.  Use directional antenna to favor 71S away from Columbus.
 
* Rebuild N8FRT's hamshack computer with Ubuntu and configure Soundmodem as needed. 
 
* Build collinear PVC 2m J-Pole for KD8HEZ Home/Voice station
 
* Where the hell is The Rick? '''***Update 5/11/09***''' He's Back!
 
  
 
'''Develop/Test'''
 
'''Develop/Test'''
* Work on Radio/TNC/Computer setup for CMHSW1 site (Lincoln tower)
 
* Wire up BPQ Polling cable for CMHSW2 (6) and #RCHWD (5).  Connectors have arrived. '''***Update 5/9/09***''' Successfully build 6, 4 and 2 port polling cables.  6 port in use at CMHSW2 as of 5/10.
 
* Burn appropriate BPQKISS eproms with Channels A-F for CMHSW2, A-D for #RCHWD. '''***Update 5/9/09***''' Completed
 
* Investigate 30m APRS HF I-Gate, unsure of location, probably CMHSW2 or maybe CMHSW4 if compact antenna is devised.
 
* Testing Midland 70-9020 (806-870 MHz) Radios for possible 33cm work, used for local linking to keep 70cm clear.
 
  
 
'''Maintenance/Modifications'''
 
'''Maintenance/Modifications'''
* Continue to modify Midland LMR Radios for Microphone Pre-Amp installation in radio '''***Finished as of 5/2/09***'''
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* Inventory existing radio and TNC stock.  Once inventoried, modify to ham bands.  Mark each radio with center frequency and maximum power output. '''7/08/10''' Radios and TNCs inventory completed, begin modifications/tuning next.
* Replace 6m, 2m, 70cm radios at CMHSW2 and #RCHWD. CMHSW3 upgraded, need to add 6m Syntech I once V2000 is installed and Duplexer issues are resolved.
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* Upgrade 222 MHz link from CMHSW3 to CMHSW4 to 9600 Baud. KPC-9612s freeProbably QSY frequency down to 223.400.
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'''Sites'''
* Allocate recycled 2m Mobile radio for KD8HEZ to use, reacquire IC-27a from his mobile setup. Probably TM-241a
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* Fix man door to garage at CMHSW3, begin building benches and running electric
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* Ashland - Online
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* Columbus/Battelle - Had to be removed due to personel changes at Battelle
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* Columbus/Lincoln Tower - Parking for now
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* Johnstown - Online, replaced computer with 1U compaq server, seems to hold up in heat better.
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* Lancaster/Firestation #1 - Online
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* Lancaster/FMC - Online, installed Polyphaser on V2000, grounded packet and echolink computers.
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* Lancaster/WW Hill - Online, installed Polyphaser on V2000
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* Mechanicsburg - Offline, cronic computer trouble.  Have replacement to Rick.  Waiting installation.  Need to install small antenna in 433 MHz range to link Mechanicsburg to Mutual
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* Mutual - Offline, wiring issue, waiting to hear from Rick.
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* Richwood - Online
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* Springfield - Online
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* West Liberty - On hold
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* Worthington/CMHSW2 - Online, recently added 3.585 USB WINMOR portIdeally want to install end fed half wave for 30m and 80m to help reduce crosstalk.
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* Worthington/CMHSW3 - Offline, hopefully pending move
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* Upper Sandusky - On hold, Richwood side is now online.  Get in contact with station engineer.  See what facilities are available.  Reach out to local club to see if any sponsorship can be gained (Mainly antennas, feedline and power supplies). Ideally would like to link to Richwood, possibly Mechanicsburg to the south then Findlay and Tiffin to the north.

Latest revision as of 14:30, 15 April 2018

Here is a list of things we are collectively working on.

Purchase

  • Acquire/split up power supplies at CMHSW2, CMHSW3, CMHSW4, #RCHWD to handle higher load from Midland LMR Radios
  • Acquire large spool (1000ft) of RG-213 and PL-259 Connectors. ***Update 11/08/09*** Secured 3 500ft rolls of LMR400 clone cable. 1st roll is consumed post MECH install.
  • Continue to acquire gear/test equipment for shared workshop. Will need antennas to cover as much HF as possible, 6m, 2m, 222 MHz, 70cm. Spare power supplies, few computers for workstations/web search, eprom burning facilities, packet host to test cables for 4 main interfaces: soundmodem(Linux), DRSI, TNC2, Kantronics 9 pin.
  • Locate portable computer, 20amp switching power supply and appropriate cabling for a portable LMR programming station covering both Syntech I and XTR/Syntech II models.
  • Syntech I programmer. Ordered on 5/5, expected ship on 5/7. ***Update 6/02/09*** Programmer arrived, successfully programming Z-273 and Z-383 modules.
  • Diamond MX-2000 (6m/2m/70cm) Triplexers with pigtails to allow connections to LMR radios.
  • SWR Meter effective up to 1200 MHz for usage for 33cm and 23cm antenna construction. (Diamond SX-1100) ***Update 1/26/10*** Meter purchased

Component orders:

Jameco:

  • DB-25 Metalized Plastic Hood: Jameco #25604 (Qty 50) [Packet Polling Cables]
  • BC547B NPN Transistor: Jameco #254801 (Qty 100) [LMR Preamplifier Circuits]
  • 220uF 16V, Electrolytic, Radial Capacitors: Jameco #198872 (Qty 100) [LMR Preamplifier Circuits]
  • 470k 1/2w Resistor: Jameco #662151 (Qty 100) [LMR Preamplfier Circuits]
  • 1.25x.25" Inline Fuse Holder: Jameco# 108792 (Qty. 50) [LMR Power Cables]
  • Precidion Voltage Regulator/Linear UA723CN : Jameco# 1129906 (Qty 10) [Astron Rebuilds]
    (BACKORDERED)

Mouser:

  • Minifit Jr. 10 conductor receptical housing: Mouser# 538-39-01-2105 (Qty 25)


  • 500 pF Ceramic Disc Capacitor: Mouser# 562R10TST50 (Qty 10) - equal number to UA723CN Regulators [Astron Rebuilds]
  • Bipolar Transistor 2N3771: Mouser# 511-2N3771 (Qty 40) - Replacements for Astron Power Supplies [Astron Rebuilds]
  • .093 Molex Pin Extractor: Mouser# 538-11-03-0006 (Qty 2) [LMR Power Cables]
  • 3v Lithium Battery for MFJ-1270b/c, 1274, 1289: Mouser# 639-CR2430-P22 (Qty 10) [TNC Maintenance]
  • Audio Bridge Amplifier TDA7240A: Mouser# 511-TDA7240AH (Qty 5) [XTR Maintenence/Repair]
  • .140 In diameter pin plugs: Mouser# 571-350391-1 (Qty 100) [Syntech I High Power Connectors]
  • Universal Mate-n-Lock 9 pin connectors: Mouser# 571-14806730 (Qty 25) [Syntech I High Power Connectors]
  • Minifit Jr. Connector female pins .143": Mouser# 538-39-00-0078 (Qty 200) [Mini XTR (8ch) Power Connectors]
  • 34 Pin polarized connectors: Mouser # 571-1658621-8 (Qty 30)

Digikey:

  • 2 Position .140MATE-N-LOK power connector: Digikey# A25469-ND (Qty 20) [XTR High Power Connectors]
  • .140 In diameter female plugs: Digikey# A25461CT-ND (Qty 60) [XTR High Power Connectors]
  • .140 In diameter pin extraction tool: DigiKey# A25474-ND (Qty 1) [XTR/Syntech I High Power Connector Maintenance]
  • 9 Pin Molex Male connector .093": Digikey #WM1329-ND Molex #0003092092 or #03-09-2092 [XTR/Syntech I Power connector]
  • Connector Housing 8 Position 1.25mm: DigiKey# WM1726-ND (Qty 100) [Kenwood TK Internal Accessory Connector]
  • Connector Female 1.25mm 26-28awg: DigiKey# WM1142CT-ND (Qty 800) [Kenwood TK Internal Accessory Connector]
  • MicroFit 3.0 Extraction Tool: DigiKey# WM9937-ND (Qty 1) [Kenwood TK Internal Accessory Connector]
  • Connector Female 2 Position VL Series: DigiKey# 455-2355-ND (JST Part VLR-02V) (Qty ??) [Kenwood TK-780/880/980/981 Power Connectors (Jack)]
  • Connector Pin VL Series Pins 12g: DigiKey# 455-2349-2-ND (JST Part DSVM-81T-P2.0) (Qty ??) [Kenwood TK-780/880/980/981 Power Connectors (Jack Pins)]
  • Connector Male 2 Position VL Series: DigiKey# 455-2374-ND (JTS Part VLP-02V) (Qty 50) [Kenwood TK-780/880/980/981 Power Connectors (Plug)]
  • Connector Socket VL Series 12g: DigiKey# 455-2377-1-ND (JTS Part SVF-81T-P2.0) (Qty 100) [Kenwood TK-780/880/980/981 Power Connectors (Plug Pins)]
  • Connector Male 4 Position VL Series: DigiKey# 455-2351-ND (JTS Part VLP-04V) (Qty 10) [Kenwood TK-690H/790H/890H Power Connectors (Plug)]
  • VL Series Extraction Tool: DigiKey# 455-2370-ND (JTS Part VLJ-20) (Qty 1) [Kenwood TK-780/880/980/981 Power Connector Maintenance]
  • Tyco Electronics OEM T power connector housing Female: Digikey# A107344-ND (TE Part 172130-1)(Qty 50) [Vertex FTL-n011 Power/Other radio Power Connectors]
  • Tyco Electronics OEM T power connector connector Female: Digikey# A111037TR-ND (TE Part 170342-1) (Qty 100) [Vertex FTL-n011 Power/Other radio Power Connectors]
  • Tyco Electronics OEM T power connector housing Male: Digikey# A106264-ND (TE Part 172129-1)(Qty 50) [Vertex FTL-n011 Power/Other radio Power Connectors]
  • Tyco Electronics OEM T power connector connector Male: Digikey# A100472CT-ND (TE Part 170340-1) (Qty 100) [Vertex FTL-n011 Power/Other radio Power Connectors]
  • Connector Housing 11 Position .156 with Ramp: DigiKey# WM2109-ND (Molex part 09-50-3111) (Qty 35) [GE Phoenix Power/Accessory Connectors]
  • Connector Housing 8 Position .156 with Ramp: DigiKey# WM2106-ND (Molex part 0009503081) (Qty 53) [GE Phoenix Microphone Connectors]
  • Connector Terminator female 18-24awg: DigiKey# WM2300-ND (Molex part 0008500106) (Qty 1100) [GE Phoenix Power/Accessory/Microphone Connectors]
  • Molex .156 Connector Extraction Tool: DigiKey# WM9928-ND (Molex part 0011030016) (Qty 1) [GE Phoenix Connector]
  • TE Connectivity AMP Connectors: DigiKey# 104422-1-ND (AMP part 104422-1) (Qty 50) [Motorola Radius/Maxtrac 16 pin Accessory Connector]
  • Connection Socket for 20-24awg: DigiKey# A3007-ND (AMP part 1-87309-3) (Qty 800) [Motorola Radius/Maxtrac 16 pin Accessory Connector]
  • CONN PLUG HOUSING EP .156 5POS: DigiKey# A30504-ND (AMP part 1-1123722-5) (Qty 25) [Motorola Radius/Maxtrac 5 pin Accessory Connector]
  • CONN EP CONTACT 18-22AWG TIN: DigiKey# A30499TR-ND (AMP part 1123721-1) (Qty 125) [Motorola Radius/Maxtrac 5 pin Accessory Connector]

Reference:

Jameco:

  • 1.25x.25" Inline Fuse Holder: Jameco# 108792 (Qty. 50) [LMR Power Cables]
  • 1.25x.25" Fast Blow Fuses: Jameco# 1769170 (Qty 100) [LMR Power Cables]
  • Minifit Jr. 10 conductor receptical housing: Jameco# 880714 (Qty 40) [Mini XTR (8ch) Power Connectors]
  • 34 Pin connector crimp tool: Jameco# 73252 (Qty 1) [Syntech I and XTR trunk mount cable construction]
  • 34 Pin polarized connectors: Jameco# 32644 (Qty 20) [Syntech I and XTR trunk mount cable construction]
  • 34 Pin gray ribbon cable - 100ft: Jameco# 644050 (Qty 1) [Syntech I and XTR trunk mount cable construction]
  • 12 Pin Molex Accessory Connectors (.062"): Jameco# 224549 (Qty 20) [XTR High Power/Syntech II Accessory Connectors]
  • .062" Male Pins: Jameco# 224565 (Qty 100) [XTR High Power/Syntech II Accessory Connectors]
  • .062" Pin Extractor: Jameco# 142156 (Qty 2) [XTR High Power/Syntech Accessory Connector Maintenance]
  • DB-25 Male Connector: Jameco #38789 (Qty 50) [Packet Polling Cables]
  • DB-25 Metalized Plastic Hood: Jameco #25604 (Qty 50) [Packet Polling Cables]
  • DB-9 Female Connector: Jameco #15771 (Qty 10) [SVXLink Interface Cables]
  • Digital Multimeter, Fluke-115: Jameco #1537328 (Qty 1) [General Use]
  • Connector Accessories Mini-Fit JR Extraction Tool: Jameco #1961541 (Qty 1) [Mini XTR (8ch) Power Connector Maintenance]
  • Molex .093" & .062" Crimp Tool: Jameco #227491 (Qty 2) [Syntech I and XTR Accessory Connector Maintenance]
  • Molex .093" Female Crimp connector: Jameco #224231 (Qty 100) [Syntech I and XTR Accessory Connector Maintenance]
  • 9 Pin Molex Male connector .093": Jameco# 224119 [XTR/Syntech I Power connector] No longer carried as of 2/1/2017
  • 34 Pin polarized connectors: Jameco# 32644 (Qty 20) [Syntech I and XTR trunk mount cable construction]
  • Minifit Jr. 10 conductor receptical housing: Jameco# 880714 (Qty 25) [Mini XTR (8ch) Power Connectors] OUT OF STOCK UNTIL 4/2/2013!
  • Minifit Jr. Female connectors: Jameco# 304733 (Qty 200) [Mini XTR (8ch Power Connectors]
  • DB-25 Male Solder Cup Style connectors: Jameco# 223010 (Qty 20) [BPQ Polling Cables]
  • DB-25 Metalized Hoods: Jameco# 25604 (Qty 20) [BPQ Polling Cables]
  • Molex .093" Female Crimp connectors: Jameco #224231 (Qty 300) [Syntech I and XTR Accessory Connector Maintenance]
  • Molex .093" Male Crimp connectors: Jameco# 224223 (Qty 600) [Syntech I and XTR Accessory Connector Maintenance]
  • 9 Pin Molex Male connector .093": Jameco# 224119 (Qty 75) [XTR/Syntech I Power connector]
  • 1.25x.25" 20 Amp Fast Blow Fuses: Jameco# 1769137 (Qty 100) [LMR Power Cables]

Build

Develop/Test

Maintenance/Modifications

  • Inventory existing radio and TNC stock. Once inventoried, modify to ham bands. Mark each radio with center frequency and maximum power output. 7/08/10 Radios and TNCs inventory completed, begin modifications/tuning next.

Sites

  • Ashland - Online
  • Columbus/Battelle - Had to be removed due to personel changes at Battelle
  • Columbus/Lincoln Tower - Parking for now
  • Johnstown - Online, replaced computer with 1U compaq server, seems to hold up in heat better.
  • Lancaster/Firestation #1 - Online
  • Lancaster/FMC - Online, installed Polyphaser on V2000, grounded packet and echolink computers.
  • Lancaster/WW Hill - Online, installed Polyphaser on V2000
  • Mechanicsburg - Offline, cronic computer trouble. Have replacement to Rick. Waiting installation. Need to install small antenna in 433 MHz range to link Mechanicsburg to Mutual
  • Mutual - Offline, wiring issue, waiting to hear from Rick.
  • Richwood - Online
  • Springfield - Online
  • West Liberty - On hold
  • Worthington/CMHSW2 - Online, recently added 3.585 USB WINMOR port. Ideally want to install end fed half wave for 30m and 80m to help reduce crosstalk.
  • Worthington/CMHSW3 - Offline, hopefully pending move
  • Upper Sandusky - On hold, Richwood side is now online. Get in contact with station engineer. See what facilities are available. Reach out to local club to see if any sponsorship can be gained (Mainly antennas, feedline and power supplies). Ideally would like to link to Richwood, possibly Mechanicsburg to the south then Findlay and Tiffin to the north.