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2. Big White repeater; | 2. Big White repeater; | ||
IRLP – 1172 VA7YLW -- Allen VA7AZV needs to restore 1419 to the new hardware. | IRLP – 1172 VA7YLW -- Allen VA7AZV needs to restore 1419 to the new hardware. | ||
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4. Orchard repeater & IRLP & Peachland | 4. Orchard repeater & IRLP & Peachland | ||
link Working. Broadcasts "ERROR" VE7WAT will correct. | link Working. Broadcasts "ERROR" and CW ID VE7WAT will correct. | ||
5. Blue Grouse Mtn; | 5. Blue Grouse Mtn; | ||
Fusion | Fusion repeaters need jumpers for duplex run working and frequency coordinated . 145.090 + 600 VHF | ||
6. Crystal repeater; | 6. Crystal repeater; | ||
(shut down) | |||
7. Toovey UHF repeater; | 7. Toovey UHF repeater; | ||
Shut down. | Shut down. | ||
All components | All components been recovered. | ||
Old VHF to be auctioned off. Stephen will Email club | |||
8. D-Star repeaters; | 8. D-Star repeaters; | ||
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9. Chute Lk. Shack; | 9. Chute Lk. Shack; | ||
Investigation into shack grounding is needed. | Investigation into shack grounding is needed. USB Isolater | ||
160 metre loop tower 450ohm window line feed standoffs need repair. - will ask Neil to do as climbing required. | 160 metre loop tower 450ohm window line feed standoffs need repair. - will ask Neil to do as climbing required. | ||
Climbing Project - Allen will Put together Club presentation. | |||
Remote Power Amp broken. | |||
Ant problem? Air conditioner | |||
Need to clean up shack. Blow out computers and air conn. | |||
10. Ellison Shack; | 10. Ellison Shack; | ||
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Entry not working properly. Steve will call Gord Stracon. | Entry not working properly. Steve will call Gord Stracon. | ||
Ellison storage container sinking & needs leveling. Jack-alls required. | Ellison storage container sinking & needs leveling. Jack-alls required. | ||
Fred will remove 2 racks from can | |||
Wasps are dead | |||
12. Projects: | 12. Projects: | ||
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Okanagan Mountain for OCARC, COSAR & CASARA. | Okanagan Mountain for OCARC, COSAR & CASARA. | ||
Fred VA7UN – Telus approved! | Fred VA7UN – Telus approved! Working with BCHydro interference maps and parks approval letter. | ||
Can install window is Oct/ Early Nov. | |||
Need Club approval for money for this project. | |||
Need to plan installation of Crystal Repeater Can | Need to plan installation of Crystal Repeater Can | ||
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VA7OGO-13 Golden I-gate Working | VA7OGO-13 Golden I-gate Working | ||
VA7OGO-14 Blue Grouse I-gate Working – “needs location “ comment line updated – still outstanding. | VA7OGO-14 Blue Grouse I-gate Working – “needs location “ comment line updated – still outstanding. | ||
VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke I-gate Not Working. | VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke I-gate Not Working. Ongoing | ||
Kamploops IGate messing up our network - Tom, Doug will talk to... | |||
15. Gaming app. Need to modify/update the 5 year plan. | 15. Gaming app. Need to modify/update the 5 year plan. | ||
Revision as of 03:46, 6 September 2017
OCARC Technical Committee Meeting Notes Sept 5, 2017
Allen Royston VA7AZV , Chair.
Started @
In attendance:
See List
1. Little White repeater;
Ian has 2nd repeater and requires further work before installation.
2. Big White repeater;
IRLP – 1172 VA7YLW -- Allen VA7AZV needs to restore 1419 to the new hardware.
3. Dilworth repeater Working.
4. Orchard repeater & IRLP & Peachland
link Working. Broadcasts "ERROR" and CW ID VE7WAT will correct.
5. Blue Grouse Mtn;
Fusion repeaters need jumpers for duplex run working and frequency coordinated . 145.090 + 600 VHF
6. Crystal repeater;
(shut down)
7. Toovey UHF repeater;
Shut down. All components been recovered. Old VHF to be auctioned off. Stephen will Email club
8. D-Star repeaters;
Working. New PC to be installed for added features. ( Ian)
9. Chute Lk. Shack;
Investigation into shack grounding is needed. USB Isolater 160 metre loop tower 450ohm window line feed standoffs need repair. - will ask Neil to do as climbing required. Climbing Project - Allen will Put together Club presentation. Remote Power Amp broken. Ant problem? Air conditioner Need to clean up shack. Blow out computers and air conn.
10. Ellison Shack;
On going antenna projects etc. Stephen VA7STV will take photos Entry not working properly. Steve will call Gord Stracon. Ellison storage container sinking & needs leveling. Jack-alls required. Fred will remove 2 racks from can Wasps are dead
12. Projects:
Ham-Wan update ; Lanmark sectors complete Point to Point Kuipers ready BlkKnt – chg to 5.9g=need antennas $150 approved by tech committee ChuteLk – kiupers 900mhz. ??
Okanagan Mountain for OCARC, COSAR & CASARA.
Fred VA7UN – Telus approved! Working with BCHydro interference maps and parks approval letter.
Can install window is Oct/ Early Nov.
Need Club approval for money for this project.
Need to plan installation of Crystal Repeater Can
Discussion of cameras at club sites to be brought forward at general meeting in september.
13. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress Interior installed racks in place. Electrical install on hold re: City permit requirements Tower and Antenna's in place. Ham Wan site working on batteries.
14. APRS Sites
VE7ROC Little White Digi Working BGWHTE Big White Digi Working VA7YLW-1 Black Knight Mtn. Digi Working RODDHU Rodrick Dhu Mtn. Digi Working VE7OGO-1 Cedar Creek Shack I-gate Working VA7OGO-1 Revelstoke West Digi Working VA7OGO-2 Revelstoke East Digi down – unit is in cloverdale VA7OGO-3 Golden North Digi never installed -asked to be returned VA7OGO-4 Kicking Horse Mtn. Digi ( Ski hill ) Working VA7OGO-13 Golden I-gate Working VA7OGO-14 Blue Grouse I-gate Working – “needs location “ comment line updated – still outstanding. VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke I-gate Not Working. Ongoing Kamploops IGate messing up our network - Tom, Doug will talk to...
15. Gaming app. Need to modify/update the 5 year plan.
Status?
Next Committee Tech Meeting - Oct 3, 2017 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.