We are currently using a Simoco TSF2025 FM only repeater.
The Simoco is a VHF Single channel 25 watt repeater.
Deviation is set to retransmit the same level as is presented on the input up to narrow FM limits.
Time out timer is 3 minutes with a short penalty before resetting.
Deviation is set to retransmit the same level as is presented on the input up to narrow FM limits.
Time out timer is 3 minutes with a short penalty before resetting.
Courteous use of WR
The time out timer(TOT) is set to 3 minutes,so be mindful of this when transmitting a long over.
Please allow both pips of the courtesy tones to play between overs, not only to make sure the TOT has reset but to allow other users to call in.
When you are checking access to the repeater please state your callsign,blipping the repeater is annoying and is against your licensing conditions!
Please allow both pips of the courtesy tones to play between overs, not only to make sure the TOT has reset but to allow other users to call in.
When you are checking access to the repeater please state your callsign,blipping the repeater is annoying and is against your licensing conditions!
YAESU-DR-1, 144/430 Dual Band Dual Mode Repeater
In use as GB7PM on 70cm's from the WR site.
The YAESU DR-1 is a digital/conventional FM dual mode repeater that covers the VHF and UHF amateur radio bands. It was developed for use with System Fusion. The DR-1 will provide continued use of conventional FM communication while integrating the use of digital communication functions through its unique AMS(Automatic Mode Select) capability.
Repeater features.
• Increased receive sensitivity over the old site repeaters.
• Improved audio throughput.
• Modulation Modes: Conventional FM, 12.5 kHz C4FM Digital (V/D Mode, VFR Mode, DFR Mode) In DN mode you will see the repeater and other stations call signs and their distance from you.
• You can transfer pictures and files between radios.
• AMS (Automatic Mode Select) function automatically recognizes the signal as C4FM digital or conventional FM, and then the DR-1 repeater retransmits the signal using the preset communications mode.
• Extremely reliable, high RF Output Power: 50W/20W/10W-set to 10 watts on GB7PM
• Emergency Operation: Supports auto-switched backup battery power operation.
Mendip Repeater Group equipment.
Below is a picture of our repeaters in the rack with the RC210 repeater controller on top,Yaesu repeater(GB7PM) ,on the bottom is the trusty old Philips box that is our stand by and sat on top of the Phillips is the Simoco repeater.
The Arcom RC210 repeater controller allows us to control all of the repeaters if required however it is primarily used on the Simoco FM repeater. If all fails we can switch over to the Philips and use its own dedicated logic.
The Yaesu DR1X fusion repeater that was in use providing dual mode operation on WR has now been reprogrammed as a digital only service on 70cm's