November 2017 Tech Committee Notes - Revision history

VA7AZV at 07:28, 25 November 2017

2017-11-25T07:28:41Z

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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. Ongoing		VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke city I-gate Not Working. Ongoing issue.
	Kamploops IGate messing up our network - Tom, Doug will talk to...		Kamploops IGate messing up our network - Tom, Doug will talk to...

	15. How to expend the gaming grant money. (self insurance!)		15. How to expend the gaming grant money. (self insurance!)

	Gaming Account has $2500.00 ~~need to spend on hamwan -~~ Will buy gear for ~~Vernon~~ run etc.		Gaming Account has $2500.00. Will buy HamWam gear for Turtle mountain run etc.
	Purchasing $2000 Stephan.		Purchasing $2000 of HamWan gear Stephan VA7STV.

	Next Committee Tech Meeting - Dec 5, 2017 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.		Next Committee Tech Meeting - Dec 5, 2017 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.

VA7AZV at 07:24, 25 November 2017

2017-11-25T07:24:36Z

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	9. Projects:		9. Projects:
	Ham-Wan update ;		Ham-Wan update ;
	~~Lanmark~~ sectors complete		Landmark sectors complete
	Need to install link radio to BG at Kuipers		Need to install link radio to BG at Kuipers
	BlkKnt – 2 sectors installed. Back sector in spring.		BlkKnt – 2 sectors installed. Back sector in spring.
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	Okanagan Mountain for OCARC, COSAR & CASARA.		Okanagan Mountain for OCARC, COSAR & CASARA.
	Fred VA7UN – Telus approved! Working with BCHydro interference maps and parks approval letter.		Fred VA7UN – Telus approved! Working with BCHydro interference maps and parks approval letter.
	~~Can install window is Oct/ Early Nov. (Not happening this year)~~
	Need to plan installation of Crystal Repeater Can		Need to plan installation of Crystal Repeater Can

	13. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress		13. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress.
	~~Interior~~ installed ~~racks in place. City is coring the hole~~. ~~need trench 14th~~		Power to be installed by soon.
	~~Tower and Antenna's in place. Ham Wan site working on batteries. Power by Nov 15?~~		Repeaters are ready to install.
	Repeaters are ready to install.		Need Add Irlp to Kuipers.
	Add Irlp to Kuipers

	14. APRS Sites		14. APRS Sites

VA7AZV at 07:18, 25 November 2017

2017-11-25T07:18:37Z

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	2. Big White repeater;		2. Big White repeater;

	~~IRLP – 1172 VA7YLW -- Allen VA7AZV 1419 is installed and~~ working.		working.
	~~Needs more work~~

	3. Dilworth repeater ~~Working~~.		3. Dilworth repeater

			working.

	4. Orchard repeater & IRLP & Peachland		4. Orchard repeater & IRLP & Peachland
	Controller has been updated by Geoff VE7WWAT. Visual inspection done everything ok.		Controller has been updated by Geoff VE7WWAT. Visual inspection done everything ok.
	~~(have IRLP ready for Oct 21 weekend)~~

	5. Blue Grouse Mtn;		5. Blue Grouse Mtn;
	Fusion ~~repeaters need jumpers for duplex run working~~ and ~~frequency coordinated . 145.090 + 600 VHF~~		Fusion repeater and Ham Wan sector installed and working
	and ~~147.300 +600. all good~~
	~~KTV~~

	6. D-Star repeaters;		6. D-Star repeaters;
	~~Working. New PC to be installed for added features~~. ~~( Ian)~~		Diff - GPS Interference problems persisting. 1247mhz voice module turned off. Fred has offered diagnostic help.
	~~Dave - Industry Canada -~~ 1247mhz voice ~~may be causing interference, ???~~ Fred ~~will analyze~~.		Ian is talking to Industry Canada.
	Ian ~~will talk~~ to Industry Canada.

	7. Cedar creek;		7. Cedar creek;
	Investigation into shack grounding is needed. ~~USB Isolater~~		Investigation into shack grounding is needed.
	160 metre loop tower 450ohm window line feed standoffs need repair. - will ask Neil to do ~~as.~~		160 metre loop tower 450ohm window line feed standoffs need repair. - will ask Neil to do.
	~~WinLink Doug will update to DNS from static IP. Also linked into tpark~~.

	~~climbing required.~~
	Climbing Project - Allen will Put together Club presentation. (put off until spring)		Climbing Project - Allen will Put together Club presentation. (put off until spring)
	~~Remote~~ Power Amp broken - Blown finals Ian will pull the Mosfets and test.		HF Power Amp broken - Blown finals Ian will pull the Mosfets and test.
	~~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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	On going antenna projects etc. Stephen VA7STV will take photos to assess HF antenna placement.		On going antenna projects etc. Stephen VA7STV will take photos to assess HF antenna placement.
	Power lines are still in a bad location. Alan		Power lines are still in a bad location. Alan
	~~Fred will remove 2 racks from can.~~
	~~Is on~~ HamWan!.		Shaw Internet has been terminated. Now using HamWan for internet.

	9. Projects:		9. Projects:
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	Need to install link radio to BG at Kuipers		Need to install link radio to BG at Kuipers
	BlkKnt – 2 sectors installed. Back sector in spring.		BlkKnt – 2 sectors installed. Back sector in spring.
	BlueGrouse - P2P to Kuipers. 1 sector to Downtown.		BlueGrouse - P2P to Kuipers. 1 sector to Downtown. P2P installed at Turtle Mtn.
	~~ChuteLk~~ – Kuipers 900mhz. ??		CedarCreek – Kuipers 900mhz. ??
	HamWan Backbone Okanagan 50/50 project work with Vernon and Penticton???		HamWan Backbone Okanagan 50/50 project work with Vernon and Penticton???
	We can check usage from http://portal.hamwan.ca/		We can check usage from http://portal.hamwan.ca/

VA7AZV at 04:31, 24 November 2017

2017-11-24T04:31:01Z

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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. How to expend the gaming grant money. (self insurance!)

	Gaming Account has $2500.00 need to spend on hamwan - Will buy gear for Vernon run etc.		Gaming Account has $2500.00 need to spend on hamwan - Will buy gear for Vernon run etc.

VA7AZV at 04:52, 8 November 2017

2017-11-08T04:52:39Z

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

	Started @		Started @ 7:05

	In attendance:		In attendance:
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	IRLP – 1172 VA7YLW -- Allen VA7AZV 1419 is installed and working.		IRLP – 1172 VA7YLW -- Allen VA7AZV 1419 is installed and working.
			Needs more work

	3. Dilworth repeater Working.		3. Dilworth repeater Working.
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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
	and 147.300 +600.		and 147.300 +600. all good
	KTV		KTV

	6. D-Star repeaters;		6. D-Star repeaters;
	Working. New PC to be installed for added features. ( Ian)		Working. New PC to be installed for added features. ( Ian)
	~~Still runnng V2~~, ~~hi speed data not working on V3 wait till its fixed~~.		Dave - Industry Canada - 1247mhz voice may be causing interference, ??? Fred will analyze.
			Ian will talk to Industry Canada.

	7. Cedar creek;		7. Cedar creek;
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	8. Ellison Shack;		8. Ellison Shack;
	On going antenna projects etc. Stephen VA7STV will take photos to assess HF antenna placement.		On going antenna projects etc. Stephen VA7STV will take photos to assess HF antenna placement.
			Power lines are still in a bad location. Alan
	Fred will remove 2 racks from can.		Fred will remove 2 racks from can.
	Is ~~running Shaw Open via UBC campus until~~ HamWan ~~is available~~.		Is on HamWan!.

	9. Projects:		9. Projects:
	Ham-Wan update ;		Ham-Wan update ;
	Lanmark sectors complete		Lanmark sectors complete
	~~Point~~ to ~~Point~~ Kuipers ~~ready~~		Need to install link radio to BG at Kuipers
	BlkKnt – 2 sectors installed ~~0 OK 240- has no link~~. ~~Trouble with BN-LM p2p~~		BlkKnt – 2 sectors installed. Back sector in spring.
	BlueGrouse - P2P to Kuipers. 1 sector to Downtown.		BlueGrouse - P2P to Kuipers. 1 sector to Downtown.
	ChuteLk – Kuipers 900mhz. ??		ChuteLk – Kuipers 900mhz. ??
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	Fred VA7UN – Telus approved! Working with BCHydro interference maps and parks approval letter.		Fred VA7UN – Telus approved! Working with BCHydro interference maps and parks approval letter.
	Can install window is Oct/ Early Nov. (Not happening this year)		Can install window is Oct/ Early Nov. (Not happening this year)
			Need to plan installation of Crystal Repeater Can
	Need to plan installation of Crystal Repeater Can

	13. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress		13. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress
	Interior installed racks in place. City is coring the hole. need trench 14th		Interior installed racks in place. City is coring the hole. need trench 14th
	Tower and Antenna's in place. Ham Wan site working on batteries.		Tower and Antenna's in place. Ham Wan site working on batteries. Power by Nov 15?
			Repeaters are ready to install.
			Add Irlp to Kuipers

	14. APRS Sites		14. APRS Sites
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	Kamploops IGate messing up our network - Tom, Doug will talk to...		Kamploops IGate messing up our network - Tom, Doug will talk to...

	15. ~~Repeater sites~~ need ~~leases~~		Gaming Account has $2500.00 need to spend on hamwan - Will buy gear for Vernon run etc.
			Purchasing $2000 Stephan.

	Next Committee Tech Meeting - ~~Nov 7~~, 2017 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.		Next Committee Tech Meeting - Dec 5, 2017 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.

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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 1419 is installed and working.

3. Dilworth repeater Working.

4. Orchard repeater & IRLP & Peachland
Controller has been updated by Geoff VE7WWAT. Visual inspection done everything ok.
(have IRLP ready for Oct 21 weekend)

5. Blue Grouse Mtn;
Fusion repeaters need jumpers for duplex run working and frequency coordinated . 145.090 + 600 VHF
and 147.300 +600.
KTV

6. D-Star repeaters;
Working. New PC to be installed for added features. ( Ian)
Still runnng V2, hi speed data not working on V3 wait till its fixed.

7. Cedar creek;
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.
WinLink Doug will update to DNS from static IP. Also linked into tpark.

climbing required.
Climbing Project - Allen will Put together Club presentation. (put off until spring)
Remote Power Amp broken - Blown finals Ian will pull the Mosfets and test.
Ant problem? Air conditioner
Need to clean up shack. Blow out computers and air conn.

8. Ellison Shack;
On going antenna projects etc. Stephen VA7STV will take photos to assess HF antenna placement.
Fred will remove 2 racks from can.
Is running Shaw Open via UBC campus until HamWan is available.

9. Projects:
Ham-Wan update ;
Lanmark sectors complete
Point to Point Kuipers ready
BlkKnt – 2 sectors installed 0 OK 240- has no link. Trouble with BN-LM p2p
BlueGrouse - P2P to Kuipers. 1 sector to Downtown.
ChuteLk – Kuipers 900mhz. ??
HamWan Backbone Okanagan 50/50 project work with Vernon and Penticton???
We can check usage from http://portal.hamwan.ca/

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. (Not happening this year)

Need to plan installation of Crystal Repeater Can

13. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress
Interior installed racks in place. City is coring the hole. need trench 14th
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 Williams lake
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. Repeater sites need leases

Next Committee Tech Meeting - Nov 7, 2017 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.