W1MBT/R
446.775 Mhz, - offset, PL 77 Hz
Welcome to the Southern New
England Amateur Radio Group 70 cm Repeater W1MBT/R
Repeater System objectives
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- Provide a platform for experimentation for electronics and antenna setups
- Provide local area coverage for young hams to use
- Provide local area coverage for general and emergency use
- Provide a local IRLP link
System Equipment:
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- NHRC-4 Controller mounted in a custom enclosure
- GE MASTR ExecII radio: 40 watts output power
- Advanced Receiver Research UHF Preamplifier
- Motorola TL1504 Duplexer
- Colinear Antenna: 6 dbd gain
- Temporary Antenna Height: 20 ft
- Astron Linear Power Supply
Here is the equipment
mounted in a convienent rack
Here is a closeup of the GE radio.
The preamp is located on the right side of the radio, opposite the control panel.
Future Upgrades
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- Higher antenna mount to help coverage
- Power amplifier to increase transmitter to 70 watts at antenna
- IRLP connections
- Possible relocation to a higher spot in the area
- Link to other repeaters to increase coverage
- Change cabinet to one which can hold all the equipment
This page was last
updated on June 3, 2006
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