VE7ROK

VE7ROK

146.620 - 600 88.5

DESCRIPTION

The Orchard repeater is located at a private residence. It consists of a main repeater with two link radios. The first link is to Penticton via a UHF repeater in Peachland. The second link is via UHF to the Chute Lake club facilities and an IRLP node.

TECHNICAL

• Repeater

Model: Kenwood TKR-750

Specs

• Link Radios

Model: Yeasu FT-7900R Dual band (70cm/2m)

We use the 1900 baud data port for voice. This avoids possible level changes from adjusting the volume control.

• Controller

Arcom Controllers RC-210. c/w three port audio delay board. Three port controller fully configurable on each port.

Firmware version 7.361

USAGE

ve7rok (146.620- t88.5) is

1. primarily a local chat repeater.
2. the primary repeater used by the EOC during local emergencies.
3. the primary repeater used for communications during events. (Marathons, triathlons, fund raising walks etc.)