OK Bob, thanks for the well written update on the repeater.
I guess you received the pictures I sent to you of the can of engine cleaner
and the carb. cleaner. (I know you don't need the carb. cleaner but I sent it
anyway)
I also sent a picture of the Quickcrett that I used on my cement steps for
filling in some cracks that we talk about previously.
TTY tonight on the net if I can make the repeater.
Tony
On 06/23/2022 2:47 PM Bob Druk <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Just to let everyone know that the repeater is still up and running.
147.360 PLL 67hz
However the output power is very low at this time so you might have a
problem hearing it.
The repeater in all likely hood will hear you since the receiver is
working fine.
We are going to have a Thursday night rag chew session tonight starting
at 7:00 PM.
It would be good if as many as possible would try to check in -this way
we would have some idea as to the repeater's useful range in its current
condition.
All indications point to a possible lightening strike which may have
damaged both the antenna and duplexers.
We do know that the repeater,itself (ICom F3000) was unharmed and is
putting out close to 50 watts from its transmitter.
At present there are no immediate plans to do any repairs to the repeater
-replacing the duplexers and antenna could run any where from $3,000 - $4,000
Depending on whether a good set of used duplexers were available around
$1,600 or if we we had to buy new they could be twice that amount around
$3,200
We know that the antenna labor would be around $900.00 from our original
installation.
What we have not researched is the cost of a better commercial grade
repeater antenna which I have heard start in in the neighborhood of $700.00
So that is where things kind of stand at the present time.
If anyone has any suggestions or ideas we would be happy to hear them.
Hope to hear from some of you tonight.
73,
Bob
WA1UIY
Trustee Newton Repeater
