[GCARC] DMR repeaters!

[Mike A N2ICV WQOG646]

Hello all
For those that are DMR capable. Waterford Works NJ  443.300 ( https://www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/details.php?state_id=34&ID=12748 ) is now network connected. Most of the talk groups you have programmed will work wide area with the exception of Tri State, which has NOT been c-Bridge connected. The Waterford repeater is in the K4USD/W2XAB network. 
You will also find a list of talkgroups that will be available to use on Waterford works on the Repeaterbook link. <br>

The other new DMR repeater is Roxboro, Pa.. 440.650. (https://www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/details.php?state_id=42&ID=14161 ) This repeater was put on the air over the weekend, and like Waterford is connected to the K4USD/W2XAB network. All of the same  talk groups the you have for Waterford should work, but if you have issues, BE PATIENT. It is a new build and with all new builds, it will have issues until we optimize for performance. The same URL's for the talk group list and netwatch for K4USD should be utilized. <br>

Gents make netwatch your friend. Either K4USD or N2JTI can and SHOULD be used. There is a lot of info presented on the netwatch screen. The two most important pieces of info you can use is the RSSI value and Packet Loss (loss rate) columns. Values of -115 to -127 dbm is considered poor to bad for inbound signals to the repeater. Having a poor signal and a large percentage of loss rate, means you may R2D2 or not get in at all.  <br>The other info presented on netwatch will indicate whether or not if you radio is programmed correctly. Are you on the correct talk group, have the correct ID and is you name spelled right. <br>
A Updated codeplug for the MD-380 is in the works and will be out later this week. <br>

P.S. Thanks to Clint WB3EHB for the update. <br>





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Michael W. Andrescavage SrN2ICV, WQOG646n2icv at hotmail.com