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* The red machine above is a 1966 Pontiac GTO *
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-SECTION A = PARKER AREA UHF REPEATER
-SECTION B = IRLP NODE 3415
-SECTION C = SHORT BIO
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SECTION A -- 448.700 (-) 146.2Hz PARKER, CO UHF REPEATER --
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** Please don't use between 10pm-7am. Not enough control operators on hand if
you knowhutimean. **
Much obliged.
**You will need to encode a 146.2Hz CTCSS to access.
-This repeater is located in one of the lowest elevations in Parker. Height
Below Average Terrain: 170'. Yes, that is 170' BELOW average terrain.
-Became operational 30 Sept, 2003 serving the greater Parker area.
-The repeater is open to the public and has pretty good mobile/hand held
service around the SE Aurora, and Northern Douglas County areas. The machine
also serves as an IRLP Node, and was installed for both locals and visitors to
use.
-The repeater is made up of an Astron RS-50M power supply, EMR Corporation
duplexers, coupled to the station antenna - an 18' Diamond 2m/70cm with the
base mounted at roof level. 7/8" Andrew Heliax is the feedline of choice.
The radio itself is a $5 http://hamvention.org/ special - a 75W, 34+ year old
Motorola Micor modified for repeater operation (seperate ports for TX/RX).
Power output has been scaled back to about 37 Watts for RF safety and
compatibility with the the neighborhood. The IRLP node was originally on
simplex from March 2003, then changed over to the repeater September 30th,
2003. Special thanks to Curtis, W8VFR for his time, enthusiasm and repeater
building expertise with this project. Of course, I'm thankful for his lifelong
(literally) friendship.
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SECTION B -- INTERNET RADIO LINKING PROJECT NODE 3415 OPERATION --
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IRLP Operating Instructions:
** Please don't use between 10pm-7am. Not enough control operators on hand if
you knowhutimean. **
Much obliged.
-Became operational March 2003 on simplex, serving the Cottonwood neighborhood
from a 1/4 wave antenna inside the house. The node frequency was changed to the
repeater during September, 2003 increasing the service area to cover more of
Parker with an 18' tall Diamond dual band antenna mounted to the top of the
residence.
-Control codes not required. Open IRLP node and repeater. Procedures are as
follows: Identify, then from your touch-tone pad, enter 4 digit node number you
wish to connect with. Enter 73 to disconnect. There is no code necessary to
answer an incoming call. You can obtain a complete, up to date list of
worldwide IRLP nodes at the following URL:
http://status.irlp.net/statuspage.html .
IRLP Node Configuration:
-IRLP node 3415's basic configuration is a Pentium 160MHz running LINUX version
7.3 (Valhalla) with a version 3.0 IRLP board. Special thanks to Mike, KC0QVD
for his networking skills and expertise.
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SECTION C -- BIO --
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-Married since 1986, blessed by God with two children - Steven (1994), Rachel
(1997). XYL KB7OKL Wendy is an RN. Scott has worked as a Civil Servant for the
Dept of Defense since 1990. Other hobbies include aviation, and being involved
with our kids. Our family enjoys a bit of skiing, Summertime camping and
exploring Colorado with our small group (3 other families) and an occasional
"treasure hunt" at http://www.geocaching.com. Both father and son are
members of Boy Scout Troop 16 here in Parker. http://www.bsa16.org/ Our home
church is Faith Baptist and is located 9.72 miles SE from home "as the
crow flies." http://www.cometofaith.org.
Questions? Give me a call or drop me an e-mail.
-HOME PHONE = 303 690-5805
-CDMA PHONE = 937 533-5321
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