[SMCARA] [Non-DoD Source] 146.64 update

Thu Nov 5 07:07:07 EST 2015

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From: SMCARA [mailto:smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard N1LID
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2015 4:50 PM
To: SMCARA Reflector (E-mail)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] [SMCARA] 146.64 update

Good afternoon SMCARA Hams.

The 146.64 repeater has been updated with some temporary hardware.  The sensitivity issue seems to have been fixed, I was able to hold a QSO with KC3ERI in Piney Point while using his HT.

The 146.64 transmitter output power is about half of what we had previously so it's range may be reduced.
You probably won't notice any difference.

This is a temporary fix, we didn't want you to wait for the permanent hardware fix.

What is the permanent fix you ask?

We have new hardware on hand, but the call sign programmed in it is incorrect.  We are working to Get it programmed with the correct information (call sign, et al).  It should be fixed in the near future.
When it is corrected, we will test the configuration at Pete Butt's house before installing it at the Hermanville site.

In the interim, enjoy the 64 machine!

I'm interested to hear from you on how well it receives low power signals.
If you used to be able to
Access the repeater with an HT from your QTH, please try again over the next few days.  Let's see how Well it does.

73 DE N1LID (Boz)

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