[LeArc] NWS DVN Radio Test

[Duane Whittingham]

Wow thats great news, proves that LEARC needs to keep a presence. :)
I didn't think that was doable as did others.

I can't promise as i need to check finances but I might be able to 
make a small donation
to help.

Duane - N9SSN


At 03:57 PM 8/10/2008, you wrote:
Next club meeting Aug 12th 2008 at 7:00 PM


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Lamoine Emergency ARC Sunday Evening Net.
Net time is 8:00 PM local time.


Tests conducted this afternoon with the NWS forecast office in 
Davenport, IA confirmed that the weather service is able to access 
both our 147.060 MHz two-meter repeater in its current condition 
(we're on the backup antenna as is) and the 147.105 MHz Carthage 
repeater, each with a full quieting, perfectly readable 
signal.  Receive on my signal at the NWS end was reciprocal.

Brandon, KC9ILN served as control operator at the NWS when we 
conducted the test this afternoon; there was no band opening when we 
conducted this test.  I was able to copy the NWS station at S9 on the 
simplex input frequency for each repeater.  I was also able to copy 
the station full quieting, with an S9 signal on 146.520 MHz.

The NWS has erected a 12 element two-meter beam within the past two 
years, and when operated and positioned correctly, they were able to 
access not only our these repeaters, but also the .03 machine in 
Quincy!  Previous tests have confirmed that they have no problem 
accessing the Dallas City VHF repeater either.

They should have no problem accessing any repeaters in the southern 
portion of their forecast area.

Jesse, K9JLR



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Lamoine Emergency Amateur Radio Club

     W9SSP  - 147.060 (103.5 PL Tone)

     WB9TEA - 444.300

Meetings on the second Tuesday of the month.
7:00 PM at the Red Cross Building (1224 S. Maple Ave) in Macomb.


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Amateur Radio Operator
Duane Whittingham - N9SSN
Skywarn, ARES, SATERN
City of Chicago CERT Member
Red Cross Disaster Services Technology Member
Red Cross ECRV Certified