| Details | |
| Node number- | 6625 |
| Node callsign- | VK2EVB |
| Node location- | Central Coffs Harbour |
| Access frequency | 145.650MHz via VK2RDO repeater near Dorrigo (-600KHz shift) |
| Node built and run by | Peter VK2EVB |
| Sponsored by- | Peter VK2EVB |
| Equipment | |
| Transciever- | Tait 500 series 2 |
| Antenna- | Half wave vertical |
| Computer- | ADSL connected PII-300a Celeron system |
| 1- | Check that the node or repeater is not in use |
| 2- | Announce your Callsign prior to dialling (eg "VK2??? calling IRLP") |
| 3- | Dial the required node or reflector number on your DTMF keypad |
| 4- | When the node dialled opens, listen to ensure the repeater is not in use at the other end |
| 5- | Call CQ or your preferred contact |
| 6- | Remember some repeaters have short timeout |
| 7- | Leave a 1 to 2 second delay after PTT activation before talking |
| 8- | Leave 2 seconds before replying for the computer linking |
| 9- | When finished, announce you are closing the link and dial "73" to close the connection |
| DTMF Option Codes | |
| nnnn- | Connects to specified node |
| 73- | Disconnects |
| #0- | Check Node status |
| #1- | Local Temperature |
| #2- | Local Time |
| #3- | UTC Time |
| #4- | CHADARC Club Information |
| #5- | Node Help |
| #*10#- | Last Node connected |
| ##nnnn- | Local Time at remote node |
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A Word about Sponsorship While this is a free service provided by CHADARC for all amateur radio operators there is a financial side which affects the Club’s income. Therefore any support by way of annual Club subscription or donation to the Club is appreciated and will ensure the future of this valuable service. CHADARC annual subscription is $25.00 and includes four newsletters per year. |