Thanks for the reports.? You may be
right, Ned.? I was going to do some tests with Matt to see if it
was affecting both rcvr and xmtr, but I just figured I'll wait
until I get down there and see what I find.? The antenna is
definitely compromised with missing two radials, but if the main
problem is something like a bad jumper cable to/from duplexer,
maybe we can get it fixed and worry about the antenna when it's
warmer.
No matter what is wrong, it being used
probably isn't doing it any good, SWR protection or not.? So I
will deactivate it for the time being.? Hoping I can get a look at
it by later this week, or weekend.
Brian
On 12/26/2022 3:38 PM, W2NED wrote:
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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
wrote:
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
