VE3NFM Antenna and software upgrade
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Good news and bad news!
a> there is a new release of software (to combat the drifting clock)
it has been installed in both repeaters.
b> the antenna on VE3NFM was placed on the new tower today.
... and now for the bad news ...
c> one of the PL259 connectors shorted out - hopefully it was the re-used one at the
bottom of the coax run. I also used a butane soldering iron that I'm not used to.
I'll change the connector before coffee tomorrow and see what happens.
Cheers
Paul, VA3PC
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Antenna Connector
Well, it wasn't the end that I worked on!
I'll let Spectrum know on Monday, but it may take a few days before the riggers return.
73
Paul
Coverage
The connector was fixed on the Monday. Coverage is reported to be excellent.
The clock is still drifting though :-(
NFM range
I have been able to trigger it from west of Commanda, 30 minutes west of Trout Creek, in an area from which I had a conversation one day with Drew on ERX. It does a fade south of Powassan on Hwy. 11. Great coverage in North Bay though, and I can reach it from my home in the valley behind the rock next to airport hill (previously rf dead zone to NFM).
Doug
VA3DLJ
Connector at the top changed Monday morning.
It makes a difference when your antenna is connected.
Coverage reports and feedback welcome.
Paul