[nrv-hams] Repeater Update

[dannywylam at gmail.com]

Thanks for everyone’s efforts. I hope the ac was working.
    73
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> On Jun 21, 2024, at 5:56 PM, Bill Turner <kn4cqv at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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