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Allen Royston VA7AZV ,  Chair.
Allen Royston VA7AZV ,  Chair.


Started @  
Started @ 7:05


In attendance:
In attendance:
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5. Blue Grouse Mtn;
5. Blue Grouse Mtn;
   Fusion repeaters need jumpers for duplex run working and frequency coordinated .  145.090 + 600 VHF
   Fusion repeaters need jumpers for duplex run working and frequency coordinated .  145.090 + 600 VHF
6. Crystal repeater;
  (shut down)
   
   
7. Toovey UHF repeater;
6. Toovey UHF repeater;
  Shut down.
  All components been recovered.
   Old VHF to be auctioned off. Stephen will Email club
   Old VHF to be auctioned off. Stephen will Email club


8. D-Star repeaters;  
7. D-Star repeaters;  
   Working. New PC to be installed for added features. ( Ian)
   Working. New PC to be installed for added features. ( Ian)




9. Chute Lk. Shack;
9. Chute Lk. Shack;
  Investigation into shack grounding is needed. USB Isolater
    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.
     Climbing Project - Allen will Put together Club presentation.
     Remote Power Amp broken.  
     Remote Power Amp broken.  
  Ant problem? Air conditioner
    Ant problem? Air conditioner
     Need to clean up shack. Blow out computers and air conn.
     Need to clean up shack. Blow out computers and air conn.


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     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
     Fred will remove 2 racks from can
    Wasps are dead


12. Projects:     
12. Projects:     
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         Need to plan installation of Crystal Repeater Can
         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
13.  Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress
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   VA7OGO-15  Revelstoke I-gate  Not Working. Ongoing
   VA7OGO-15  Revelstoke I-gate  Not Working. Ongoing
   Kamploops IGate messing up our network - Tom, Doug will talk to...
   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.
Next Committee Tech Meeting  -  Oct 3, 2017 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.

Latest revision as of 23:31, 3 October 2017

OCARC Technical Committee Meeting Notes Sept 5, 2017

Allen Royston VA7AZV , Chair.

Started @ 7:05

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. Toovey UHF repeater;

  Old VHF to be auctioned off. Stephen will Email club

7. 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

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

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...

Next Committee Tech Meeting - Oct 3, 2017 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.