September 2017 Tech Committee Notes - Revision history

VA7AZV at 23:31, 3 October 2017

2017-10-03T23:31:43Z

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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.

VA7AZV at 03:46, 6 September 2017

2017-09-06T03:46:29Z

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	2. Big White repeater;		2. Big White repeater;
	~~Possibility to link to Little White or maybe Okanagan Mtn.~~
	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 ~~repeater~~ 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;		6. Crystal repeater;
	~~temporarily working @ Ellison storage site~~ (shut down)		(shut down)

	7. Toovey UHF repeater;		7. Toovey UHF repeater;
	Shut down.		Shut down.
	All components ~~except the Antenna have~~ been recovered.		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. ~~Last heard a station 246 days ago Fred~~ will ~~stop in – needs contact info~~		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.

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2017-09-05T02:56:30Z

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'''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;
Possibility to link to Little White or maybe Okanagan Mtn.
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" VE7WAT will correct.

5. Blue Grouse Mtn;
Fusion repeater working and frequency coordinated . 145.090 + 600 VHF

6. Crystal repeater;
temporarily working @ Ellison storage site (shut down)

7. Toovey UHF repeater;
Shut down.
All components except the Antenna have been recovered.

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

9. Chute Lk. Shack;
Investigation into shack grounding is needed.
160 metre loop tower 450ohm window line feed standoffs need repair. - will ask Neil to do as climbing required.

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.

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!
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. Last heard a station 246 days ago Fred will stop in – needs contact info

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.