[nrv-hams] Repeater Update

[Randy Shake]

Yes, thanks for all the work and time involved!  73
Randy - KC9LC 

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> On Jun 21, 2024, at 6:06 PM, dannywylam at gmail.com wrote:
> 
> Thanks for everyone’s efforts. I hope the ac was working.
>    73
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> 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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