Robert,
I just want to add that I have noticed a change in the repeater output based on the following observation. When I get in the outskirts of the repeater range, I usually get some noise from the ignition into the received signal, plus the audio gets scratchy. This only happened at around Kendleton on Hwy 59, approx. 60 miles way from the repeater. Recently, I have noticed that I hear the ignition noise much closer in at around Spur 10 and Highway 59, about 40 miles away from the repeater. I wonder if the repeater output has dropped or maybe the antenna or the hardline is damaged! There is a possibility that my antenna has developed a problem since it is a mag mount antenna. I will check the SWR on it to make sure it is OK. Nizar K0NM From: BVARC [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dwayne Jones via BVARC Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 12:49 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Dwayne Jones Subject: Re: [BVARC] Repeater issues or just me? Great answer as always Robert. Dwayne KB5YTA On Mon, Oct 31, 2016 at 10:09 AM, EMD Cebridge via BVARC <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Hi to all. Let me address your issues with the .94 machine. First understand the 146.940 frequency is a popular repeater frequency. Houston, Austin, Lufkin & Beaumont all have .94 machines. The only thing that is different is the PL. Many times when the band conditions are good, the receiver (Repeater) has a hard time distinguishing between your mobile radio and a mobile or base radio in Austin, or Lufkin, after all its receive antenna is 800 ft in the clouds. The only difference is the PL tone, but the receiver is still overwhelmed by RF. This will de-sense the receiver. (Causing it to lower its sensitivity) to all signals, When you can hear Austin, you know the band is open. Also when the band is open, your mobile is receiving several signals, this also de-sense your radio. This problem is more apparent during the fall when cold fronts pass or come close as propagation becomes better. I am going to make a trip to the repeater site in the next week or so for a fall checkup. But to help overcome the problems, several suggestions, first up your transmit power. Your signal will be stronger into the repeater than the one in Austin. Second enable PL (tone sql ) on your radio. The repeater transmits a PL tone. This will keep Austin from coming in and you radio will only receive Houston. Thanks all. Robert KD5YVQ Trustee of the KG5EEO Houston 146.940 _____ From: BVARC [mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ] On Behalf Of Joshua Rose via BVARC Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 6:04 AM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Cc: Joshua Rose Subject: [BVARC] Repeater issues or just me? Good morning Bvarc! Just curious if anyone else is having a hard time with reception from the 146.94 repeater... Seems like it has been really weak lately and I'm trying to figure out if it is my mobile setup or the repeater itself. This morning on the way to work Austin was coming in stronger than the 94 machine even down in the Westchase area. I've done some troubleshooting on my setup and can't find anything amiss; just wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same... 73, Josh KB3VQQ _______________________________________________ BVARC mailing list [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
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