Author Topic: HAM Repeaters and Frequencies in the Area (Read 133442 times)

kn3ick · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 21, 09, 08:17:12 PM »

Well, be very careful while waiting for the equipment. TASMA will look to see if your system is on the air by a certain amount of time. If it's not on they will think it is just another paper repeater. There are a lot of paper repeaters in Southern California. And I'm sorry I must of skipped over your post stating that you where waiting for the coordination first before purchasing the equipment. I wish the KW6WW group luck with the repeaters. It's been fun with our two UHF repeaters.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 21, 09, 08:43:20 PM »

kn3ick,
there has been up front correspondence with the coordinating group about ordering equipment along with anticipated lead time.

TASMA has no issues with KW6WW as we've built one of the most reliable emergency communications networks around

John - KG6ZEP

kn3ick · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 22, 09, 07:07:20 PM »

Sounds good!

kn3ick · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 16, 09, 12:28:44 PM »

Now, I'm looking at your list for repeaters and simplex frequencies. I see that you have 222.400 - PL: 91.5. I think that is a typo. If you go minus you would be outside of the ham band.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 16, 09, 12:39:47 PM »

Knick,
I corrected it as it should have been 224.400 - 91.5 KW6WW

RobertW · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 18, 09, 06:57:48 PM »

Quote from: Wrightwood on Dec 16, 09, 12:39:47 PM

Knick,
I corrected it as it should have been 224.400 - 91.5 KW6WW

Oops! Sorry.

kn3ick · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 24, 09, 01:03:59 PM »

That's sounds about right. I can't to hear the new 220 repeater on the air.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 24, 09, 01:24:17 PM »

We are just getting equipment together and don't have it up and running yet

Quote from: kn3ick on Dec 24, 09, 01:03:59 PM

That's sounds about right. I can't to hear the new 220 repeater on the air.

kn3ick · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 27, 10, 09:44:32 AM »

Now to the KW6WW UHF repeater... I'm very impressed with the 445.240 repeater. The repeater seems to work really well in the desert at the top of the pass, the bottom of the pass and into San Bernardino. I was truely amazed that I was able to hear Christy, KB6LTY talking from San Bernardino near the 215 and University the other day. With all of these new repeater popping on the air in the Victor Valley and Wrightwood areas I think the valley locally is just about covered. If you can't get into the Wrightwood repeater you can hit the Adelanto, Apple Valley 440 or Quartzite Mtn 440 or vise versa. I love it!!

RobertW · « **Reply #29 on:** Mar 08, 10, 01:42:46 PM »

Bump!

KW6WW 2 Meter Repeater is operational.

ForestGal · « **Reply #30 on:** Mar 08, 10, 05:19:08 PM »

Quote from: RobertW on Mar 08, 10, 01:42:46 PM

Bump!

KW6WW 2 Meter Repeater is operational.

Would that be the 147.240 one?

Wrightwood · « **Reply #31 on:** Mar 08, 10, 05:51:06 PM »

Yes... this one
147.240 + 91.5 KW6WW

Bob C · « **Reply #32 on:** Mar 08, 10, 06:02:19 PM »

Thank God for a data cable and software... I can never remember how to program the stupid thing (function-control-shift-WHAT?).

ForestGal · « **Reply #33 on:** Mar 08, 10, 07:37:38 PM »

Quote from: Bob C on Mar 08, 10, 06:02:19 PM

Thank God for a data cable and software... I can never remember how to program the stupid thing (function-control-shift-WHAT?).

Heeheehee...... I'll have to get my owner's manual out to do this one. I've only programmed in simplex frequencies before, no repeaters yet. This will be a challenge....

RobertW · « **Reply #34 on:** Mar 08, 10, 08:11:57 PM »

For those of you who have the Kenwood THf6a Tribander, here you go....

VFO (B on right side) key
ENT (white key below 9)
Enter Frequency: 147.240
Notice the + shift is automatic
TONE (White 7 key) once or twice (either "T" or "CT" will do)
F (Blue F key or A key on right side)
Blue T SEL (same key as TONE or White 7 key)
Rotate knob until 91.5 is displayed
Push Silver Menu button to the right

Now lets save it to memory...

F (Blue F key or A key on right side)
Rotate knob to an open channel. (Black Diamond in front of the channel number is a used channel, clear diamond is empty.
MR (C Key on right side)

It is now saved to memory.

Now let's give it an alpha-numeric name:

F (Blue F key or A key on right side)
MN-f (9 key)
Rotate dial to desired letter and press Silver Menu Key to the right.
Rotate dial to the next desired letter and press Silver Menu Key to the right.

Imput what you like, say KW6WW2Mt or WW2meter.

Your done!

Toolman · « **Reply #35 on:** Mar 09, 10, 08:06:26 AM »

If any one is interested in looking at the repeater specs. you may go here: http://www.advcommsys.com/krp5000.html

It is a crystal controlled transceiver which delivers superior audio capabilty and receiver sensitivity over solid state units. The transceiver also is thermal controlled for optimum performance. The crystals are manufactured specifically to our frq. pairs and take approx. 3-4 weeks to manufacture then sent to the repeater builder to install and align, which was some of our time delay along with our winter weather disrupting installation. The repeater also has a built in feature for battery or other back up power should the repeater lose ac power. Should ac power fail, there is no disruption of operation to the repeater as it will switch automatically to the 12 volt source connected to it.

The duplexer cavity set filters undesirable input signal to the receiver and transmitter giving us the capabilty to use one antenna. Two cavities filter the rx side and two cavities filter the tx side and are coupled to one "T" fitting that feeds the antenna.
The adjusting screws you see on top of the cavity set adjusts the rx freq. and tx freq. independantly to the input frq. of 147.840 and output frq. of 147.240. This is extremely important to tune the cavities correctly for optimum performance with all the connections in place.

You can see the Sinclair duplexer here: http://www.sinclairtechnologies.com/catalog/product.aspx?id=1151

You'll notice in the spec sheet these are not small cavities.

I've notified TASMA that the repeater is finally on air and for all of you to enjoy.

The 220 repeater is still a work in progress and is a different configuration as we were running low on funds to duplicate the expense for 220. In this case my friend at work will design the cavities and I will build them to save cost's unless we find a used set which is highly unlikely. The controller for the 220 is purchased as well as the receiver and transmitter gear and is being assembled by my friend who is gracious enough to donate his time and test equipment to align and "tweak" our repeaters.

There is still more work to be done on the 440 repeater (Vertex 7000) as well and that is to upgrade the duplexer we are currently using. We have found that the internal duplexer is not near the quality we had hoped for. It is more likely we can find a used set for 440 as it is far more popular than 220.

T'is all I can think of for now.... enjoy the new repeater

RobertW · « **Reply #36 on:** Mar 09, 10, 09:02:48 AM »

Quote from: ForestGal on Mar 08, 10, 07:37:38 PM

Heeheehee...... I'll have to get my owner's manual out to do this one. I've only programmed in simplex frequencies before, no repeaters yet. This will be a challenge....

The only difference is you'll have to turn on the "Tone" feature and let it know what Tone you are using. The repeater shift is usually automatic.

The instructions above may look complicated but the are very simple. Just follow the instructions and you'll have the new KW6WW 2 Meter Repeater programmed into your HT in no time.

kn3ick · « **Reply #37 on:** Mar 09, 10, 12:57:44 PM »

Will all three repeaters eventually be linkable to each other or will they stay standalone repeaters?

kn3ick · « **Reply #38 on:** Mar 09, 10, 01:08:45 PM »

147.240 + 91.5 KW6WW
145.280 - 131.8 TableMtn
145.240 - 118.8 Heaps
145.440 - 136.5 Sunset Ridge
146.115 + 118.8 Victvl 1
147.120 + 146.2 Victvl 2
146.940 - 91.5 Ouartzit
146.385 + 146.2 KellerPK
146.850 - 146.2 Crestlne
147.330 + 131.8 BigBear
145.180 - 156.7 Pasadena
146.820 - OnyxPeak
147.120 + Verdugo
146.940 - 131.8 Disney
146.925 - 114.8 Santiago
145.320 - 114.8 TRW
145.380 - 100.0 PalosVrd
147.090 + Catalina
147.150 + 131.8 JPL-Pasd
147.270 + 156.7 Mt.McDill
147.700 - 114.8 OatMtn 1
147.765 - 131.8 SantaAna
146.730 - 100.0 Hauser
147.735 - OatMtn 2
146.910 - 136.5 Chatswth
146.050 WSimplx1
145.520 WSimplx2
145.550 WSimplx3
147.525 WSimpTac
147.540 ECSSmplx
147.195 + 141.3 Victorville
145.150 - 100.0 BakerFld
147.705 - 167.9 Running Springs

220 MHz
222.140 WWSmplx1
223.960 - 156.7 TableMtn
224.480 - 100.0 FrostPk
223.840 - VicCondr
224.400 - 91.5 KW6WW Soon to be installed
224.480 - 110.9 CntPoint
224.080 - 156.7 JPL-CrNg
224.700 - 114.8 JPLDwnTn
224.940 - 94.8 MtWilson
224.300 - 100.0 MtDisapt
223.980 - 103.5 JohstnPk
224.840 - 151.4 Sunset
224.280 - 107.2 SntaAnta
224.120 - 151.4 WhitHils
224.420 - 110.9 Catalina
223.760 - 110.9 SierraPk
224.260 - 110.9 RimForst
224.860 - 77.0 Crestlin
224.820 - 156.7 SntgoCdr
223.940 - 141.3 LyonsCdr
224.180 - 156.7 ToroCdr
224.260 - 156.7 PinHills
224.040 - 156.7 Barstow

440 MHz

445.240 - 127.3 KW6WW
445.200 - 103.5 JPL-CrNg
447.200 - 94.8 TableMtn
447.020 - 71.9 KellerPk
449.700 - 141.3 Quartzit
447.320 - 136.5 FntRACES
447.200 - 131.8 RanRACES
449.500 - 192.8 JunpHlls
446.400 - 162.2 BigBear
449.500 - 100.0 SunstRdg
447.000 - 136.5 Hesperia
445.200 - 123.0 Palmdale
445.600 - 118.8 LomaLnda
445.600 - 100.0 Palmdal2
445.620 - 141.3 Apple Valley
445.660 - 173.8 Lancastr
445.680 - 100.0 KR1IS
445.920 - 136.5 HighDsrt
448.900 - 162.2 Victorville (Winsystem)
449.020 - 127.3 CtyWhite
449.380 - 156.7 PAPA
447.*** - 141.3 Apple Valley (Coming Soon)

Toolman · « **Reply #39 on:** Mar 09, 10, 02:45:09 PM »

Quote from: kn3ick on Mar 09, 10, 12:57:44 PM

Will all three repeaters eventually be linkable to each other or will they stay standalone repeaters?

Most likely not. We are discussing future remote bases for the 2 mtr. and 440 machines though. That's a long term project that will take additional coordination communications as well.

For now we need to focus on finishing what we have coordinated so far such as upgrading the 440 duplexer system and replacing the built in controller with an exterior controller with superior capabilities. The Cat-1000 controller on the 2 mtr. machine has a lot of features for expansion and we'll most likely go with the same or the RLC club controller for the 440 repeater.

As you know being a repeater owner yourself, this stuff isn't cheap and a single repeater system cost's more than many used cars.

Hope to hear you on