Brian, I just caught up on your emails regarding the repeater. I
can hear it from my QTH but it much weaker than usual. I
did chat briefly with Matt (KD2MGM) on the repeater. He is near
the repeater and offered to help in any way he can. Since Matt had
no trouble hearing me, I think that the problem is with the
transmitter. If it were the antenna, I suspect that he would have
trouble hearing me.
Regards, Ned
On 12/19/2022 7:19 PM, Brian Donovan
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I
emailed Matt, KD2MGM, since he lives nearby the repeater, and
asked he try and key it up and see if any response.? He emailed my
back and said, Yes, the repeater can be heard at his QTH.
I'm hearing other repeaters fine here, SWR is fine.? So I don't
think problem is my end.? Anyone else who normally can access it,
maybe let me know if you can get in or hear it.
So it points to a TX output power issue, antenna or feedline
problem.? Unfortunately, probably antenna issue most likely.??
It's been up on the tower more than 6.5 years.
So while it may not be completely down, since I don't hear it at
all, I'm guessing coverage is very limited, but your mileage may
vary.? I might try to disable it through the second receiver,
until I can check the antenna/swr. Though I won't be sure whether
it works.? I might get Matt to help me out again.
Stay tuned.
Brian
On 12/19/2022 1:00 PM, Brian Donovan wrote:
It appears the 145.29 repeater is down.? I
was there briefly last week, and it was working when I left.?
This is a busy week, I have family coming in, and not sure what
opportunity I will have to get down there.
No idea, could be antenna, power, or repeater itself.? It has a
120V to 13.8V switching supply inside.? The 444.950 machine is
up, so unless on different circuits, not likely power problem.?
I'll pass along what I find out when I can.
Brian
