Status of VA3PLA

The repeater is operational with carrier squelch only. Talk-In sensitivity is excellent and exceeds the Talk-Out range of the repeaters 20W transmitter. If you have a typical 30W to 50W mobile you will get into the repeater better than you will be receiving it. Local portable coverage is very good.
An NHRC-2 controller is providing recorded voice and CW id.
APRS telemetry of battery voltage, temperature and transmitter key-up counter is functional. Path's to iGates are via VA3FOY digi in the Bancroft area.