[nrv-hams] Repeater Update

[Bill Turner]

Thanks to all for the work and thanks for the update.

On Fri, Jun 21, 2024, 5:35 PM Cam Coble <cam at doubleclickdata.com> wrote:

> All,
> BLUF (bottom line up front)
> Repeaters are not linked, and working independently. Nets will be impacted.
>
> What happened...
> We are SOOO thankful for the help we received today installing the new
> Kenwood repeater today by Nelson, WZ8E, and Jay, K8CTI along with Roy,
> W4DFD. Work was done from about 10:30am until 4:30pm. Christopher, K4HZ and
> myself looked over the shoulders to learn some things.
>
> Where we are...
> - 147.180 machine is working
> - Link from Cloyd 147.180 into Brush 444.650 doesn't transmit audio
> - 444.650 to 147.180 works fine
> - Cat controller on 147.180 needs programming
> - We had a bad occurrence of interference while we were on site, and may
> have a clue as to how to go forward
> - No Winlink operational on Cloyds for a bit longer
>
> Things that were done...
> - Replaced the Motorola radios with Kenwood TKR-750 (147.180) and TK-8180
> (Link to 444.650)
> - CAT 1000 lost it's configuration, so we're reprogramming
> - Audio levels at 147.180 site are set except for the link
> - Link to 444.650 created although with issues
> - Checked the duplexer for issues/tuned
>
> So, temporarily, the link is disabled. This means that the repeaters won't
> transmit from one system to the other. Nets will have to make due for a
> bit, but hopefully people have better signal with the 147.180 now.
>
> 73 and hope to see people at Field Day tomorrow!
> --
> Cam, W4XXV
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