Apr 2018 Tech Committee Notes - Revision history

VA7AZV at 03:53, 11 April 2018

2018-04-11T03:53:59Z

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	RIGOL Analyzer Party / Allen VA7AZV will try to contact Ian again.		RIGOL Analyzer Party / Allen VA7AZV will try to contact Ian again.

	7. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress.		7. Kuipers Peak

			New repeater Install progress.

	Waiting for Fred to install charger and tune the duplexers. 2 Yaesu Fusion DR-2X repeaters have been ordered by David VA7ZAT Coax and lighting arrestors to be completed.		Waiting for Fred to install charger and tune the duplexers. 2 Yaesu Fusion DR-2X repeaters have been ordered by David VA7ZAT Coax and lighting arrestors to be completed.


	8. APRS Sites ~~VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke City I-gate~~. ~~Not Working. Ongoing issue. - Pull it!~~		8. APRS Sites.

			VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke City I-gate. Not Working. Ongoing issue. - Pull it!

	Gord VE7GFH tried contact ham ( Garth ) in Revelstoke to investigate. - Cant contact.		Gord VE7GFH tried contact ham ( Garth ) in Revelstoke to investigate. - Cant contact.
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	Add APRS to hwy 3 area. Alan VE7MET will talk to Benoit VE7EBR to install Apex. All other sites working, no news is good news.		Add APRS to hwy 3 area. Alan VE7MET will talk to Benoit VE7EBR to install Apex. All other sites working, no news is good news.

	9. TPARC; Hugh VE7?? Said radio sites are being decomm'd TPARC is on its last legs.		9. TPARC.

			Hugh VE7?? Said radio sites are being decomm'd TPARC is on its last legs.

			10. HamWan.

	~~9. HamWan.~~ Turtle mnt. Has a strong link to BlueGrouse Mtn. Sectors to be installed. BlkKnt mnt. New Link Radio to LandMark be installed. Third sector to be installed.		Turtle mnt. Has a strong link to BlueGrouse Mtn. Sectors to be installed. BlkKnt mnt. New Link Radio to LandMark be installed. Third sector to be installed.

	Security update - ZeroDay exploit inffected Puget Sounds older firmware - We were untouched. updates were checked and internet facing devices were hardened.		Security update - ZeroDay exploit inffected Puget Sounds older firmware - We were untouched. updates were checked and internet facing devices were hardened.

	10. New Business		11. New Business

	Gaming spending for next year - Stephan VA7STV --$1800 left, Stephan VA7STV collected ideas, He will distribute info and templates		Gaming spending for next year - Stephan VA7STV --$1800 left, Stephan VA7STV collected ideas, He will distribute info and templates

VA7AZV at 03:51, 11 April 2018

2018-04-11T03:51:58Z

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	1. Little White repeater;		1. Little White repeater;
	Ian has 2nd repeater and requires further work before installation. Chris will provide assistance.		Ian has 2nd repeater and requires further work before installation. Chris will provide assistance.

	2. Big White repeater;		2. Big White repeater;
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	Diff - GPS Interference problems persisting. 1247mhz voice module turned off.		Diff - GPS Interference problems persisting. 1247mhz voice module turned off.
	Ian is talking to Industry Canada. Tested with Spectrum analyzer TOK.		Ian is talking to Industry Canada. Tested with Spectrum analyzer TOK.
	CanSel Inc, is helping. They are still having issues.		CanSel Inc, is helping. They are still having issues.

	6. Cedar Creek Club Station.		6. Cedar Creek Club Station.
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	HF Power Amp ( Ameritron ) ALS-1300 broken - Blown finals Ian will pull the Mosfets and test.		HF Power Amp ( Ameritron ) ALS-1300 broken - Blown finals Ian will pull the Mosfets and test.
	Salmon Arm has protection circuit mod. Rob Hickman Ve7HMN has mod to fix.		Salmon Arm has protection circuit mod. Rob Hickman Ve7HMN has mod to fix.

	Need to replace emergency light battery.		Need to replace emergency light battery.
	Need a step stool.		Need a step stool.
	Alarm system reporting needs to be setup. Mike Fleming VE7FI		Alarm system reporting needs to be setup. Mike Fleming VE7FI
	Need to Blow out computers.		Need to Blow out computers.

	RIGOL Analyzer Party / Allen VA7AZV will try to contact Ian again.		RIGOL Analyzer Party / Allen VA7AZV will try to contact Ian again.
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	8. APRS Sites VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke City I-gate. Not Working. Ongoing issue. - Pull it!		8. APRS Sites VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke City I-gate. Not Working. Ongoing issue. - Pull it!


	Gord VE7GFH tried contact ham ( Garth ) in Revelstoke to investigate. - Cant contact.		Gord VE7GFH tried contact ham ( Garth ) in Revelstoke to investigate. - Cant contact.
	Anyone in the area please pick up the radio, power supply, antenna, coax and pipemast.		Anyone in the area please pick up the radio, power supply, antenna, coax and pipemast.

VA7AZV at 03:51, 11 April 2018

2018-04-11T03:51:12Z

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	1. Little White repeater;		1. Little White repeater;
	Ian has 2nd repeater and requires further work before installation. Chris will provide assistance.		Ian has 2nd repeater and requires further work before installation. Chris will provide assistance.

	2. Big White repeater;		2. Big White repeater;
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	Controller to be updated by Geoff VE7WAT and Tom VE7ENP.		Controller to be updated by Geoff VE7WAT and Tom VE7ENP.
	IRLP link turned off temporarily . Ham wan to be installed and IRLP raspberry pi		IRLP link turned off temporarily . Ham wan to be installed and IRLP raspberry pi
	to be moved from club station to Orchard repeater site.		to be moved from club station to Orchard repeater site.
	Allen VA7AZV will work with Stephan VA7STV to build the node.		Allen VA7AZV will work with Stephan VA7STV to build the node.
	Interference on 146.62 repeater continues and is being monitored by VE7MET.		Interference on 146.62 repeater continues and is being monitored by VE7MET.
	- Building needs repair, assess building - Assess power usage. crew visit tuesday 10th morning		- Building needs repair, assess building - Assess power usage. crew visit tuesday 10th morning

	5. BlueGrouse Mt.		5. BlueGrouse Mt.
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	Diff - GPS Interference problems persisting. 1247mhz voice module turned off.		Diff - GPS Interference problems persisting. 1247mhz voice module turned off.
	Ian is talking to Industry Canada. Tested with Spectrum analyzer TOK.		Ian is talking to Industry Canada. Tested with Spectrum analyzer TOK.
	CanSel Inc, is helping. They are still having issues.		CanSel Inc, is helping. They are still having issues.

	6. Cedar Creek Club Station.		6. Cedar Creek Club Station.
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	HF Power Amp ( Ameritron ) ALS-1300 broken - Blown finals Ian will pull the Mosfets and test.		HF Power Amp ( Ameritron ) ALS-1300 broken - Blown finals Ian will pull the Mosfets and test.
	Salmon Arm has protection circuit mod. Rob Hickman Ve7HMN has mod to fix.		Salmon Arm has protection circuit mod. Rob Hickman Ve7HMN has mod to fix.

	Need to replace emergency light battery.		Need to replace emergency light battery.
	Need a step stool.		Need a step stool.
	Alarm system reporting needs to be setup. Mike Fleming VE7FI		Alarm system reporting needs to be setup. Mike Fleming VE7FI
	Need to Blow out computers.		Need to Blow out computers.

	RIGOL Analyzer Party / Allen VA7AZV will try to contact Ian again.		RIGOL Analyzer Party / Allen VA7AZV will try to contact Ian again.
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	8. APRS Sites VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke City I-gate. Not Working. Ongoing issue. - Pull it!		8. APRS Sites VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke City I-gate. Not Working. Ongoing issue. - Pull it!
			Gord VE7GFH tried contact ham ( Garth ) in Revelstoke to investigate. - Cant contact.
	Gord VE7GFH tried contact ham ( Garth ) in Revelstoke to investigate. - Cant contact.

	Anyone in the area please pick up the radio, power supply, antenna, coax and pipemast.		Anyone in the area please pick up the radio, power supply, antenna, coax and pipemast.

VA7AZV at 03:50, 11 April 2018

2018-04-11T03:50:34Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:50, 11 April 2018
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	1. Little White repeater;		1. Little White repeater;
	Ian has 2nd repeater and requires further work before installation. Chris will provide assistance.		Ian has 2nd repeater and requires further work before installation. Chris will provide assistance.

			2. Big White repeater;

	~~2. Big White repeater;~~

	working.		working.

	3. Dilworth repeater;		3. Dilworth repeater;

	working.		working.

	4. Orchard repeater;		4. Orchard repeater;

	Controller to be updated by Geoff VE7WAT and Tom VE7ENP.		Controller to be updated by Geoff VE7WAT and Tom VE7ENP.
	IRLP link turned off temporarily . Ham wan to be installed and IRLP raspberry pi		IRLP link turned off temporarily . Ham wan to be installed and IRLP raspberry pi
	to be moved from club station to Orchard repeater site.		to be moved from club station to Orchard repeater site.
	Allen VA7AZV will work with Stephan VA7STV to build the node.		Allen VA7AZV will work with Stephan VA7STV to build the node.
	Interference on 146.62 repeater continues and is being monitored by VE7MET.		Interference on 146.62 repeater continues and is being monitored by VE7MET.
	- Building needs repair, assess building - Assess power usage. crew visit tuesday 10th morning		- Building needs repair, assess building - Assess power usage. crew visit tuesday 10th morning

	5. BlueGrouse Mt.		5. BlueGrouse Mt.

	VE7KEL Fusion Repeater UHF installed and working.		VE7KEL Fusion Repeater UHF installed and working.

	6. Black Knight		6. Black Knight

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	5. D-Star repeaters.		5. D-Star repeaters.

	Diff - GPS Interference problems persisting. 1247mhz voice module turned off.		Diff - GPS Interference problems persisting. 1247mhz voice module turned off.
	Ian is talking to Industry Canada. Tested with Spectrum analyzer TOK.		Ian is talking to Industry Canada. Tested with Spectrum analyzer TOK.
	CanSel Inc, is helping. They are still having issues.		CanSel Inc, is helping. They are still having issues.

	6. Cedar Creek Club Station.		6. Cedar Creek Club Station.
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	HF Power Amp ( Ameritron ) ALS-1300 broken - Blown finals Ian will pull the Mosfets and test.		HF Power Amp ( Ameritron ) ALS-1300 broken - Blown finals Ian will pull the Mosfets and test.
	Salmon Arm has protection circuit mod. Rob Hickman Ve7HMN has mod to fix.		Salmon Arm has protection circuit mod. Rob Hickman Ve7HMN has mod to fix.

	Need to replace emergency light battery.		Need to replace emergency light battery.
	Need a step stool.		Need a step stool.
	Alarm system reporting needs to be setup. Mike Fleming VE7FI		Alarm system reporting needs to be setup. Mike Fleming VE7FI
	Need to Blow out computers.		Need to Blow out computers.

	RIGOL Analyzer Party / Allen VA7AZV will try to contact Ian again.		RIGOL Analyzer Party / Allen VA7AZV will try to contact Ian again.
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	7. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress.		7. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress.

	Waiting for Fred to install charger and tune the duplexers.		Waiting for Fred to install charger and tune the duplexers. 2 Yaesu Fusion DR-2X repeaters have been ordered by David VA7ZAT Coax and lighting arrestors to be completed.
	2 Yaesu Fusion DR-2X repeaters have been ordered by David VA7ZAT
	Coax and lighting arrestors to be completed.


	8. APRS Sites VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke City I-gate. Not Working. Ongoing issue. - Pull it!		8. APRS Sites VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke City I-gate. Not Working. Ongoing issue. - Pull it!

	Gord VE7GFH tried contact ham ( Garth ) in Revelstoke to investigate. - Cant contact. ~~Anyone in the area please pick it up.~~		Gord VE7GFH tried contact ham ( Garth ) in Revelstoke to investigate. - Cant contact.
	~~Add APRS to hwy 3 area. Alan VE7MET will talk to Benwa to install Apex.~~
	~~All other sites working, no news is good news.~~

	9. TPARC; Hugh VE7?? Said radio sites are being decomm'd TPARC is on its last legs.		Anyone in the area please pick up the radio, power supply, antenna, coax and pipemast.

	9. HamWan.		Add APRS to hwy 3 area. Alan VE7MET will talk to Benoit VE7EBR to install Apex. All other sites working, no news is good news.
	Turtle mnt. Has a strong link to BlueGrouse Mtn. Sectors to be installed.
	BlkKnt mnt. New Link Radio to LandMark be installed. Third sector to be installed.		9. TPARC; Hugh VE7?? Said radio sites are being decomm'd TPARC is on its last legs.

	Security update - ZeroDay exploit inffected Puget Sounds older firmware - We were untouched.		9. HamWan. Turtle mnt. Has a strong link to BlueGrouse Mtn. Sectors to be installed. BlkKnt mnt. New Link Radio to LandMark be installed. Third sector to be installed.
	updates were checked and internet facing devices were hardened.
			Security update - ZeroDay exploit inffected Puget Sounds older firmware - We were untouched. updates were checked and internet facing devices were hardened.

	10. New Business		10. New Business

	Gaming spending for next year - Stephan VA7STV --$1800 left, Stephan VA7STV collected ideas,		Gaming spending for next year - Stephan VA7STV --$1800 left, Stephan VA7STV collected ideas, He will distribute info and templates
	He will distribute info and templates


	Next meeting May 1, 2018, 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.		Next meeting May 1, 2018, 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.

VA7AZV at 16:37, 4 April 2018

2018-04-04T16:37:25Z

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	HF Power Amp ( Ameritron ) ALS-1300 broken - Blown finals Ian will pull the Mosfets and test.		HF Power Amp ( Ameritron ) ALS-1300 broken - Blown finals Ian will pull the Mosfets and test.
	Salmon Arm has protection circuit mod. Rob Hickman Ve7HMN has mod to fix.		Salmon Arm has protection circuit mod. Rob Hickman Ve7HMN has mod to fix.

	Need to replace emergency light battery.		Need to replace emergency light battery.
	Need a step stool.		Need a step stool.
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	Need to Blow out computers.		Need to Blow out computers.

	RIGOL Analyzer Party / ~~Meeting – when ?~~. ~~- Next~~		RIGOL Analyzer Party / Allen VA7AZV will try to contact Ian again.

	7. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress.		7. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress.
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	2 Yaesu Fusion DR-2X repeaters have been ordered by David VA7ZAT		2 Yaesu Fusion DR-2X repeaters have been ordered by David VA7ZAT
	Coax and lighting arrestors to be completed.		Coax and lighting arrestors to be completed.
	~~Allen will donate 80amp APP dist panel~~

	8. APRS Sites VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke City I-gate. Not Working. Ongoing issue. - Pull it!		8. APRS Sites VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke City I-gate. Not Working. Ongoing issue. - Pull it!

	Gord VE7GFH to contact ham ( Garth ) in Revelstoke to investigate. Cant contact. ~~Pick~~ up		Gord VE7GFH tried contact ham ( Garth ) in Revelstoke to investigate. - Cant contact. Anyone in the area please pick it up.
			Add APRS to hwy 3 area. Alan VE7MET will talk to Benwa to install Apex.
			All other sites working, no news is good news.

	~~Add APRS to hwy 3 area. Alan VE7MET will talk to Benwa to install Apex.~~		9. TPARC; Hugh VE7?? Said radio sites are being decomm'd TPARC is on its last legs.

	9. ~~Tparc~~;

	9. HamWan.		9. HamWan.
	Turtle mnt.		Turtle mnt. Has a strong link to BlueGrouse Mtn. Sectors to be installed.
	BlkKnt mnt.		BlkKnt mnt. New Link Radio to LandMark be installed. Third sector to be installed.

	Security update		Security update - ZeroDay exploit inffected Puget Sounds older firmware - We were untouched.
			updates were checked and internet facing devices were hardened.

	10. New Business		10. New Business

	~~Review gaming~~ spending - Stephan VA7STV --$1800 left		Gaming spending for next year - Stephan VA7STV --$1800 left, Stephan VA7STV collected ideas,
			He will distribute info and templates


	Next meeting May 1, 2018, 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.		Next meeting May 1, 2018, 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.

VA7AZV at 04:00, 4 April 2018

2018-04-04T04:00:25Z

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	Feb 2018 Tech Committee Notes		Feb 2018 Tech Committee Notes

	Tech meeting notes April 3, 2018 - Allen VA7AZV Chair Tech Meeting Notes Meeting Started @ PM # members in attendance.		Tech meeting notes April 3, 2018 - Allen VA7AZV Chair Tech Meeting Notes Meeting Started @ 7:05 PM #13 members in attendance.

	1. Little White repeater;		1. Little White repeater;
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	working.		working.

	3. Dilworth repeater		3. Dilworth repeater;

	working.		working.

	4. Orchard repeater.		4. Orchard repeater;

	Controller to be updated by Geoff VE7WAT and Tom VE7ENP.		Controller to be updated by Geoff VE7WAT and Tom VE7ENP.
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	Allen VA7AZV will work with Stephan VA7STV to build the node.		Allen VA7AZV will work with Stephan VA7STV to build the node.
	Interference on 146.62 repeater continues and is being monitored by VE7MET.		Interference on 146.62 repeater continues and is being monitored by VE7MET.
			- Building needs repair, assess building - Assess power usage. crew visit tuesday 10th morning

			5. BlueGrouse Mt.

			VE7KEL Fusion Repeater UHF installed and working.

			6. Black Knight

			VE7KEL Fusion Repeater VHF installed with wrong call sign, Fred will fix

	5. D-Star repeaters.		5. D-Star repeaters.
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	6. Cedar Creek Club Station.		6. Cedar Creek Club Station.

	~~HamWan has now replaced Shaw Internet.~~ Investigation into shack grounding is ~~needed.~~		Investigation into shack grounding is needed.
	~~160 metre loop (tower 1) 450 ohm window line feed standoffs need repair. – Climber~~ needed.

	HF Power Amp ( Ameritron ) ALS-1300 broken - Blown finals Ian will pull the Mosfets and test.		HF Power Amp ( Ameritron ) ALS-1300 broken - Blown finals Ian will pull the Mosfets and test.
	Salmon Arm has protection circuit mod.		Salmon Arm has protection circuit mod. Rob Hickman Ve7HMN has mod to fix.

	Need to replace emergency light battery.		Need to replace emergency light battery.
	Need a step stool.		Need a step stool.
	Alarm system reporting.		Alarm system reporting needs to be setup. Mike Fleming VE7FI
	Need to Blow out computers.		Need to Blow out computers.

	RIGOL Analyzer Party / Meeting – when ?. - ~~NextI an~~		RIGOL Analyzer Party / Meeting – when ?. - Next

	7. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress.		7. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress.

	Waiting for Fred to install charger and tune the duplexers.		Waiting for Fred to install charger and tune the duplexers.
	~~Extensive discussion regarding “what is the right repeaters to purchase”.~~
	~~Decision to purchase 2 Yaesu Fusion DR-2X repeaters – one each for VHF and UHF (for FM use).~~
	2 Yaesu Fusion DR-2X repeaters have been ordered by David VA7ZAT		2 Yaesu Fusion DR-2X repeaters have been ordered by David VA7ZAT
	Coax and lighting arrestors to be completed.		Coax and lighting arrestors to be completed.
			Allen will donate 80amp APP dist panel

	8. APRS Sites VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke City I-gate. Not Working. Ongoing issue. - Pull it!		8. APRS Sites VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke City I-gate. Not Working. Ongoing issue. - Pull it!

	Gord VE7GFH to contact ham ( Garth ) in Revelstoke to investigate.		Gord VE7GFH to contact ham ( Garth ) in Revelstoke to investigate. Cant contact. Pick up

			Add APRS to hwy 3 area. Alan VE7MET will talk to Benwa to install Apex.

			9. Tparc;

	9. HamWan.		9. HamWan.
			Turtle mnt.
			BlkKnt mnt.

	Security update		Security update
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	10. New Business		10. New Business

	Review gaming spending - Stephan VA7STV		Review gaming spending - Stephan VA7STV --$1800 left


	Next meeting May 1, 2018, 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.		Next meeting May 1, 2018, 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.

VA7AZV at 18:16, 3 April 2018

2018-04-03T18:16:26Z

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	9. HamWan.		9. HamWan.

			Security update

	10. ~~Fusion Repeater Demo was done by Fred VE7UN!~~		10. New Business

			Review gaming spending - Stephan VA7STV


	Next meeting May 1, 2018, 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.		Next meeting May 1, 2018, 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.

VA7AZV at 19:24, 2 April 2018

2018-04-02T19:24:51Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:24, 2 April 2018
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	Tech meeting notes April 3, 2018 - Allen VA7AZV Chair Tech Meeting Notes Meeting Started @ PM # members in attendance.		Tech meeting notes April 3, 2018 - Allen VA7AZV Chair Tech Meeting Notes Meeting Started @ PM # members in attendance.

			1. Little White repeater;
			Ian has 2nd repeater and requires further work before installation. Chris will provide assistance.

			2. Big White repeater;

			working.

			3. Dilworth repeater

			working.

	4. Orchard repeater.		4. Orchard repeater.

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	Interference on 146.62 repeater continues and is being monitored by VE7MET.		Interference on 146.62 repeater continues and is being monitored by VE7MET.

	6. D-Star repeaters.		5. D-Star repeaters.

	Diff - GPS Interference problems persisting. 1247mhz voice module turned off.		Diff - GPS Interference problems persisting. 1247mhz voice module turned off.
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	CanSel Inc, is helping. They are still having issues.		CanSel Inc, is helping. They are still having issues.

	7. Cedar Creek Club Station.		6. Cedar Creek Club Station.

	HamWan has now replaced Shaw Internet. Investigation into shack grounding is needed.		HamWan has now replaced Shaw Internet. Investigation into shack grounding is needed.
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	RIGOL Analyzer Party / Meeting – when ?. - NextI an		RIGOL Analyzer Party / Meeting – when ?. - NextI an

	13. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress.		7. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress.

	Waiting for Fred to install charger and tune the duplexers.		Waiting for Fred to install charger and tune the duplexers.
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	Coax and lighting arrestors to be completed.		Coax and lighting arrestors to be completed.

	14. APRS Sites VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke City I-gate. Not Working. Ongoing issue. - Pull it!		8. APRS Sites VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke City I-gate. Not Working. Ongoing issue. - Pull it!

	Gord VE7GFH to contact ham ( Garth ) in Revelstoke to investigate.		Gord VE7GFH to contact ham ( Garth ) in Revelstoke to investigate.

	15. Fusion Repeater Demo was done by Fred VE7UN!		9. HamWan.

			10. Fusion Repeater Demo was done by Fred VE7UN!

	Next meeting ~~MARCH 6~~, 2018, 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.		Next meeting May 1, 2018, 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.

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2018-04-02T19:20:11Z

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Feb 2018 Tech Committee Notes

Tech meeting notes April 3, 2018 - Allen VA7AZV Chair Tech Meeting Notes Meeting Started @ PM # members in attendance.

4. Orchard repeater.

Controller to be updated by Geoff VE7WAT and Tom VE7ENP.
IRLP link turned off temporarily . Ham wan to be installed and IRLP raspberry pi
to be moved from club station to Orchard repeater site.
Allen VA7AZV will work with Stephan VA7STV to build the node.
Interference on 146.62 repeater continues and is being monitored by VE7MET.

6. D-Star repeaters.

Diff - GPS Interference problems persisting. 1247mhz voice module turned off.
Ian is talking to Industry Canada. Tested with Spectrum analyzer TOK.
CanSel Inc, is helping. They are still having issues.

7. Cedar Creek Club Station.

HamWan has now replaced Shaw Internet. Investigation into shack grounding is needed.
160 metre loop (tower 1) 450 ohm window line feed standoffs need repair. – Climber needed.

HF Power Amp ( Ameritron ) ALS-1300 broken - Blown finals Ian will pull the Mosfets and test.
Salmon Arm has protection circuit mod.

Need to replace emergency light battery.
Need a step stool.
Alarm system reporting.
Need to Blow out computers.

RIGOL Analyzer Party / Meeting – when ?. - NextI an

13. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress.

Waiting for Fred to install charger and tune the duplexers.
Extensive discussion regarding “what is the right repeaters to purchase”.
Decision to purchase 2 Yaesu Fusion DR-2X repeaters – one each for VHF and UHF (for FM use).
2 Yaesu Fusion DR-2X repeaters have been ordered by David VA7ZAT
Coax and lighting arrestors to be completed.

14. APRS Sites VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke City I-gate. Not Working. Ongoing issue. - Pull it!

Gord VE7GFH to contact ham ( Garth ) in Revelstoke to investigate.

15. Fusion Repeater Demo was done by Fred VE7UN!

Next meeting MARCH 6, 2018, 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.