[TCFMC] Re: New 76 repeater on the way, we need to research a new controller.

Sat Apr 17 10:32:26 CDT 2010

I need the part number for the PS, will be looking at Dayton to see if I can 
find one.

Also what is the design parameters for the back-up/battery PS?  I.E. how 
long does it need to operate, what is the load level to be able to size a 
PS/battery and or UPS?
What are the engineering spec's that we are planning for?

Paul A. Ramey
WG0G
612-747-1244
HUNT HARD, SHOOT STRAIGHT, CLEAN KILL APOLOGIZE TO NO ONE

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sneed, T. (Tom)" <Tom.Sneed at us.ing.com>
To: "Twin City FM Club Members" <tcfmc at lists.duonet.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:55 AM
Subject: [TCFMC] Re: New 76 repeater on the way,we need to research a new 
controller.

> Tim,
>
> Put me on the list for the Technical Committee. (it can't hurt to have
> the club treasurer on the committee)
>
> I suppose an alternative to the Motorola power supply would be to get a
> UPS sized to our needs in line between the wall plug and the repeater.
> Paul use to have access to used UPS units - I am not sure if he does any
> more.
>
> Let me know if there is anything specific that you want me to search for
> on the internet.
>
> Tom Sneed
> N0ZK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TArimond at aol.com [mailto:TArimond at aol.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:31 PM
> To: tcfmc at lists.duonet.net; tcfmc-announce at lists.duonet.net
> Subject: [TCFMC] New 76 repeater on the way,we need to research a new
> controller.
>
> For anyone who is interested, we are organizing a technical committee
> with the new web site system.  I have posted a new forum item about a
> new controller.  We are looking for all members to contribute anything
> you care  to.
> The specs I have placed on the Forum are just a brief idea set.   Such
> as
> Echo Station or like ilk.  All ideas will be considered.  If  you are
> interested in working on the new system, please e-mail me  directly.  I
> will create a list and we can go from there.  One of the  first items is
> that this repeater does not have the power supply that allows  automatic
> charging and switching to a 12 V battery.  Anyone who would like  to
> research where one might be obtained will be greatly appreciated.  There
> is a Motorola standard supply that has this function built in may be
> available  on the Internet some place.
>
> For those who are wondering about the old repeater.  Roger has done a
> great job of keeping the present system running.  We are concerned that
> the  day may come when Roger is unable to keep things working for
> whatever  reason.
> He has built spare parts that are ready to go at any time.   So we are
> sure
> things will work as normal while working on the new  machine.  It is
> also assumed the new machine will require some debugging  and the old
> machine will have to carry the load during these times.  We  just want
> to be ready for the inevitable.
>
> The club appreciates all the members input on this project and whatever
> help you can offer.  The new machine will be coming with a complete
> manual.
> I can scan any pages of function areas you would like to work  on.  We
> should be able to split the projects up and hopefully get it all  done
> in three months.
>
> We could use someone checking up on DSL service that would be available
> at the Interchange (forgot the new name) building and the vendor should
> have special pricing for a non-profit.  Qwest used to have this service
> at about $15.00 USD per month.  If someone could check on that it would
> be a great help.  Someone may even know of a wireless digital service
> that would work into a laptop that may provide the service we need.  256
> Kb/s is probably enough for our needs.
>
> Thank you all for your support of the club.  Your Board of Directors
> and others are still working very hard to keep this club in the A+
> bracket of the Metro.  We are still working with St. Louis Park for a
> new permanent  club station with 24/7 access at one of the new fire
> stations they are building.  Possibly in 2012 or slightly later.
>
>
> Thanks again for all your support, 73,
>
>
> Tim Arimond  DE N0BYH
> V. 952-593-9641
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