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GB3IG Repeater Coverage

'IG' can be accessed from most areas on the Isle of Lewis and the North West coast mainland of Scotland assuming you have a good 5W output. Many hillwalkers, portable stations and mobile operators have got into IG without too much difficulty.
Some areas on the Isle of Skye can also access the repeater although due to the terrain it can be a bit of hit and miss, best trying from the North end of Skye.




Detailed GB3IG coverage map, courtesy of the RSGB Repeater Management Commitee.


Kenwood TKR-750 VHF Repeater System

GB3IG Repeater TKR-750

   

TX/RX:
                  
Site:                       
Frequency:            
Mode:                    
Selectivity:            
Channel Spacing:  
Current Drain        
Power:                   
Antenna:                
Feeder:                  
Filters:                   
Logic:                     
Access:                  


Kenwood TKR-750 - Receiver Sensitivity at 0.45µV in 12dB SINAD
Eitshal (223 ASL), Achmore, 11km West South West of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
R7 (IARU RV62) 145.175 Input / 145.775Mhz Output - 0.6Mhz Shift
F3E (NFM)
77dB at ± 12.5Khz
12.5Khz (Narrow)
TX: Less than 13A / RX: 1.2A
13.98 dBW approx
Jaybeam End fed Dipole (22m up)
Andrews LDF-5-50 Heliax (Filters to Antenna)
WACOM Cavity Filters - 88.5dB TX to RX Isolation
HOZ with 15 Minute Beacon Ident and IRLP Mod
1750Hz Toneburst for at least 0.5 secs
   


HIGH STABILITY 100 % CONTINUOUS DUTY

The 50-Series high stability 1.5PPM TCXO modules, 100% duty RF power amplifier (25W output), integrated diet-cast heat sink and forced-air cooling provides site-friendly reliable 24/7-operation. The TKR-750 high power output is 50W (at 50% duty) a TKR-850 is 40W (at 50% duty)

16 FULL-DUPLEX CHANNELS & SINGLE PRIORITY SCAN

With 16 full-duplex channels, these versatile repeaters can function as a base station or repeater backup unit to suit various applications. The built-in 16 channels are preset and selectable from a remote control utilizing the remote I/O connector or pre-programmed key on the front panel. The programmable function (PF) keys located on the front panel permit adjustment and testing of repeater sites. In addition, single priority scan is available when the unit is operating in simplex mode.

QT/DQT WITH DSP MULTI-DECODE

For QT/DQT groups sharing the same RF signal range, DSP processing allows up to 16 QT/DQT signal variations to be processed simultaneously via the multi-decode function. Two decode tables (main/sub) are available to facilitate the setup of channels to different multi-decode ranges.

COMPANDED AUDIO

A built-in compander contributes to improved audio when operating as a simplex base station. A wide/narrow setting is available for each channel.

FLASH MEMORY

Flash memory permits updates, advanced feature sets and system architectural changes to be made electronically without ever opening the unit. This means faster modifications for system operators and less downtime for users.

2-DIGIT NUMERIC LED DISPLAY

The 2-digit numeric LED on the front panel displays channel number and operational status information, such as an "unlocked" error.

LED INDICATORS

The LED indicator lights provide clear system status information at a glance, including transmit, receive, battery backup, and DC power. If the transmitter or receiver becomes unlocked, the LEDs flash for quick problem assessment.

WIDE/NARROW CHANNEL BANDWIDTH PER CHANNEL

The TKR-750 is set for 12.5Khz narrow band.

WINDOWS® PROGRAMMING AND TUNING SOFTWARE

The repeater can be programmed from a Windows® compatible PC quickly and efficiently without ever opening the case - using the optional FPU and programming interface cable. Among the radio parameters available for programming are:

Squelch Signaling balance RX audio signal output (RA) QT deviation RX detector signal output (RD) DQT deviation RX frequency Test tone deviation RF output power CW ID deviation Maximum deviation Repeat gain TX audio input (TA) TX frequency Signaling deviation (TD)

Manual tuning is available for the following set-tings: RX helical resonator block bandwidth, MCF waveform, Quad detector coil, and MIC sensitivity.

6 PF KEYS & LOCAL SPEAKER

In addition to 6 programmable function keys (each equipped with an LED indicator), the front panel has a built-in speaker. This makes it easy to check on repeater site reception conditions. There is also a microphone terminal to allow audio transmission.

EMBEDDED MESSAGE WITH PASSWORD LOCK

The repeaters flash memory can store an electronic message with password protection containing owner identification, property ID numbers, user and department names, service records, etc. Additionally, the FPU can be used to display an electronic serial number. A unit can thus be electronically identified even if the external labels, marking or factory serial numbers have been removed.

EXTERNAL CONTROL I/O

The D-SUB25 connector on the rear panel provides a control I/O interface for external controllers to enable customization and integration with other features and capabilities.

BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM

Several power-saving features, including a display off function, help to reduce consumption. A built-in backup system supports automatic switching to a 12v battery* if the AC-based power supply* fails








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