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'''Build'''
 
'''Build'''
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* Build cabinet for #RCHWD site, must house computer, radios, power supplies, TNCs. Computer should have 2 serial ports and wireless network card. Computer obtained, build in progress.  Total count is 5 radios (1 6m, 2 2m, 1 1.25m and 1 70cm) and 6 TNCs (BPQ32 will be on all but APRS TNC, which will be linked to VM of Linux running Xastir for a digipeater/Igate).  The 6th TNC will be wired to "share" the 145.010 radio to give both BPQ32 service as well as a Linux based RMS gateway. '''***Update 5/11/09***''' Computer built on Dell, had problems with Linksys N card, transplated into IBM desktop, still getting inconsistant behavior with wireless card.  Going to return PCI card and locate Wireless Bridge. '''***Update 6/20/10**** Cabinet is being built by NXS'''
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* Construct pieces for Richwood site.  Cabinet is now ready, obtained 5/8" bolts to fill open bulkhead slots.  Planning on using 3 of 8 to start. Diamond V2000, Diamond V23 (APRS), Cushcraft 224WB.  Use 4 (2 low/rear, 2 top) 5" fans for air circulation.
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* Build Tennis ball Launchers to aid in installation of antennas in trees '''***Update 6/20/10****''' Opted for slingshot+fishing reel, successfully installed several antenna tie offs.
 
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* Construct small 222 MHz antenna to be installed very high at CMHSW3 site in hopes of having a clear shot to CMHSW4. '''***Update 5/10/09***''' 4 Element quad built and installed.  1.4:1 SWR on target frequency.  Seems to be holding  a fairly strong link.  Varies between S1 and S5 depending on time of day.
 
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* Implement 10m FM 1200 Baud RF ports on MECH and MUTUAL.  Tentative frequency of 29.685 MHz. '''***Update 6/21/10***''' Radios obtained, looking at antenna options.  Possible Hamstick type dipole, distance covered is less than 5 miles.
 
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* Establish 70cm 1200 Baud link between CMHSW2 and CMHSW3 in 440 MHz range.  CMHSW2 will use 70cm side (Duplexer is on site) of AR-270B.  Unknown antenna for CMHSW3. '''***Update 6/21/10***''' Successfully installed 70-530B at both sites, link up on 440.100 MHz.  Using this frequency to link out to MECH.
 
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* Where the hell is The Rick? '''***Update 6/02/09***''' He's been busy failing.  Please try your call again later.'''****Update 6/21/09****''' He is still failing and now has been named the CFO (Chief Failing Officer) of the group.
 
  
 
'''Develop/Test'''
 
'''Develop/Test'''
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* Work on Radio/TNC/Computer setup for CMHSW1 site (Lincoln tower)
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*  
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* Testing Midland 70-9020 (806-870 MHz) Radios for possible 33cm work, used for local linking to keep 70cm clear.''''**** Did these work???? ****''' They did not.  There was no VCO to tune.  Radios were turned into parts doners.
 
  
 
'''Maintenance/Modifications'''
 
'''Maintenance/Modifications'''
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* Continue to modify Midland LMR Radios for Microphone Pre-Amp installation in radio
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* Inventory existing radio and TNC stock.  Once inventoried, modify to ham bands.  Mark each radio with center frequency and maximum power output.
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* Upgrade 222 MHz link from CMHSW3 to CMHSW4 to 9600 Baud. KPC-9612s free.  Probably QSY frequency down to 223.400. '''***Update 6/21/10***''' RF path is marginal, will keep at 1200 baud until further notice.
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* Allocate recycled 2m Mobile radio for KD8HEZ to use, reacquire IC-27a from his mobile setup. Probably TM-241a. '''***Left DR-135T and IC-27a***'''
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'''Sites'''
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* Fix man door to garage at CMHSW3, begin building benches and running electric
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* Johnstown - 222 MHz link to Worthington is still not working at all.  Replaced radio/TNC, verified SWR on antenna.  Not making it to CMHSW2 or CMHSW3.  May be overgrowth due to season.  6m link from CMHSW2 is making it seemingly well.
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* Lancaster/Firestation #1 - Radio, TNCs, eproms (TheNet X-1J4) and Diplexer ready for installation to existing antenna.
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* Lancaster/FMC - Radio, TNCs, computer are ready.  Waiting to install V2000 and A270-6S. Will sunset BBS at LFARC Clubhouse afterwards.
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* Lancaster/WW Hill - Everything is on the air, need to install shelving system and update routes to WA8WNI and W8ALC.
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* Mechanicsburg - Add additional 70cm antennas to allow links to Richwood and Springfield.  Need one additional Radio and TNC.  Will need to add 2 more ports to the BPQ polling cable.
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* Mutual - V2000 is in the air, 2m and 70cm radios available, nothing tentative yet.
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* Richwood - 2 of 3 antennas are installed, feedlines run.  Need to install one additional mast to support last 2m antenna (F23) for APRS.  Cabinet is finished. Radios, TNCs and computer is ready.  Going to need help getting the cabinet up there.
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* South Vienna - Site inventory, see available antenna space.  See what bands are available for linking. Hoping this will open up a path to Dayton.
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* Springfield - Antenna space unavailable at this time.  Need to relocate IRA VHF repeater first.  Tentatively planning on a 70cm link to South Vienna and Mechanicsburg.
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* Worthington - 222 MHz link to Johnstown is not working, suspect Johnstown side.

Revision as of 15:16, 8 July 2010

Here is a list of things we are collectively working on.

Purchase

  • Acquire/split up power supplies at CMHSW2, CMHSW3, CMHSW4, #RCHWD to handle higher load from Midland LMR Radios
  • Acquire large spool (1000ft) of RG-213 and PL-259 Connectors. ***Update 11/08/09*** Secured 3 500ft rolls of LMR400 clone cable. 1st roll is consumed post MECH install.
  • Continue to acquire gear/test equipment for shared workshop. Will need antennas to cover as much HF as possible, 6m, 2m, 222 MHz, 70cm. Spare power supplies, few computers for workstations/web search, eprom burning facilities, packet host to test cables for 4 main interfaces: soundmodem(Linux), DRSI, TNC2, Kantronics 9 pin.
  • Locate portable computer, 20amp switching power supply and appropriate cabling for a portable LMR programming station covering both Syntech I and XTR/Syntech II models.
  • Syntech I programmer. Ordered on 5/5, expected ship on 5/7. ***Update 6/02/09*** Programmer arrived, successfully programming Z-273 and Z-383 modules.
  • Diamond MX-2000 (6m/2m/70cm) Triplexers with pigtails to allow connections to LMR radios.
  • SWR Meter effective up to 1200 MHz for usage for 33cm and 23cm antenna construction. (Diamond SX-1100) ***Update 1/26/10*** Meter purchased

Component orders:

Jameco:

  • 34 Pin polarized connectors: Jameco# 32644 (Qty 20) [Syntech I and XTR trunk mount cable construction]
  • Minifit Jr. 10 conductor receptical housing: Jameco# 880714 (Qty 40) [Mini XTR (8ch) Power Connectors]
  • Minifit Jr. Female connectors: Jameco# 304733 (Qty 300) [Mini XTR (8ch Power Conenctors]
  • DB-25 Male Solder Cup Style connectors: Jameco# 223010 (Qty 20) [BPQ Polling Cables]
  • DB-25 Metalized Hoods: Jameco# 25604 (Qty 20) [BPQ Polling Cables]
  • Molex .093" Female Crimp connectors: Jameco #224231 (Qty 500) [Syntech I and XTR Accessory Connector Maintenance]
  • Molex .093" Male Crimp connectors: Jameco# 224223 (Qty 1000) [Syntech I and XTR Accessory Connector Maintenance]
  • 9 Pin Molex Male connector .093": Jameco# 224119 (Qty 100) [XTR/Syntech I Power connector]
  • 1.25x.25" 20 Amp Fast Blow Fuses: Jameco# 1769137 (Qty 100) [LMR Power Cables]
  • Precidion Voltage Regulator/Linear UA723CN : Jameco# 1129906 (Qty 10) [Astron Rebuilds]
    (BACKORDERED)

Mouser:

  • 500 pF Ceramic Disc Capacitor: Mouser# 562R10TST50 (Qty 10) - equal number to UA723CN Regulators [Astron Rebuilds]
  • Bipolar Transistor 2N3771: Mouser# 511-2N3771 (Qty 40) - Replacements for Astron Power Supplies [Astron Rebuilds]
  • .093 Molex Pin Extractor: Mouser# 538-11-03-0006 (Qty 2) [LMR Power Cables]
  • 3v Lithium Battery for MFJ-1270b/c, 1274, 1289: Mouser# 639-CR2430-P22 (Qty 10) [TNC Maintenance]
  • Audio Bridge Amplifier TDA7240A: Mouser# 511-TDA7240AH (Qty 5) [XTR Maintenence/Repair]
  • .140 In diameter pin plugs: Mouser# 571-350391-1 (Qty 100) [Syntech I High Power Connectors]
  • Universal Mate-n-Lock 9 pin connectors: Mouser# 571-14806730 (Qty 25) [Syntech I High Power Connectors]
  • Minifit Jr. Connector female pins .143": Mouser# 538-39-00-0078 (Qty 200) [Mini XTR (8ch) Power Connectors]

Digikey:

  • 2 Position .140MATE-N-LOK power connector: Digikey# A25469-ND (Qty 20) [XTR High Power Connectors]
  • .140 In diameter female plugs: Digikey# A25461CT-ND (Qty 60) [XTR High Power Connectors]


Reference:

Jameco:

  • 1.25x.25" Inline Fuse Holder: Jameco# 108792 (Qty. 50) [LMR Power Cables]
  • 1.25x.25" Fast Blow Fuses: Jameco# 1769170 (Qty 100) [LMR Power Cables]
  • Minifit Jr. 10 conductor receptical housing: Jameco# 880714 (Qty 40) [Mini XTR (8ch) Power Connectors]
  • 34 Pin connector crimp tool: Jameco# 73252 (Qty 1) [Syntech I and XTR trunk mount cable construction]
  • 34 Pin polarized connectors: Jameco# 32644 (Qty 20) [Syntech I and XTR trunk mount cable construction]
  • 34 Pin gray ribbon cable - 100ft: Jameco# 644050 (Qty 1) [Syntech I and XTR trunk mount cable construction]
  • 12 Pin Molex Accessory Connectors (.062"): Jameco# 224549 (Qty 20) [XTR High Power/Syntech II Accessory Connectors]
  • .062" Male Pins: Jameco# 224565 (Qty 100) [XTR High Power/Syntech II Accessory Connectors]
  • .062" Pin Extractor: Jameco# 142156 (Qty 2) [XTR High Power/Syntech Accessory Connector Maintenance]
  • DB-25 Male Connector: Jameco #38789 (Qty 50) [Packet Polling Cables]
  • DB-25 Metalized Plastic Hood: Jameco #25604 (Qty 50) [Packet Polling Cables]
  • DB-9 Female Connector: Jameco #15771 (Qty 10) [SVXLink Interface Cables]
  • Digital Multimeter, Fluke-115: Jameco #1537328 (Qty 1) [General Use]
  • Connector Accessories Mini-Fit JR Extraction Tool: Jameco #1961541 (Qty 1) [Mini XTR (8ch) Power Connector Maintenance]
  • Molex .093" & .062" Crimp Tool: Jameco #227491 (Qty 2) [Syntech I and XTR Accessory Connector Maintenance]
  • Molex .093" Female Crimp connector: Jameco #224231 (Qty 100) [Syntech I and XTR Accessory Connector Maintenance]
  • 9 Pin Molex Male connector .093": Jameco# 224119 [XTR/Syntech I Power connector]

Build

  • Construct pieces for Richwood site. Cabinet is now ready, obtained 5/8" bolts to fill open bulkhead slots. Planning on using 3 of 8 to start. Diamond V2000, Diamond V23 (APRS), Cushcraft 224WB. Use 4 (2 low/rear, 2 top) 5" fans for air circulation.

Develop/Test

Maintenance/Modifications

  • Inventory existing radio and TNC stock. Once inventoried, modify to ham bands. Mark each radio with center frequency and maximum power output.

Sites

  • Johnstown - 222 MHz link to Worthington is still not working at all. Replaced radio/TNC, verified SWR on antenna. Not making it to CMHSW2 or CMHSW3. May be overgrowth due to season. 6m link from CMHSW2 is making it seemingly well.
  • Lancaster/Firestation #1 - Radio, TNCs, eproms (TheNet X-1J4) and Diplexer ready for installation to existing antenna.
  • Lancaster/FMC - Radio, TNCs, computer are ready. Waiting to install V2000 and A270-6S. Will sunset BBS at LFARC Clubhouse afterwards.
  • Lancaster/WW Hill - Everything is on the air, need to install shelving system and update routes to WA8WNI and W8ALC.
  • Mechanicsburg - Add additional 70cm antennas to allow links to Richwood and Springfield. Need one additional Radio and TNC. Will need to add 2 more ports to the BPQ polling cable.
  • Mutual - V2000 is in the air, 2m and 70cm radios available, nothing tentative yet.
  • Richwood - 2 of 3 antennas are installed, feedlines run. Need to install one additional mast to support last 2m antenna (F23) for APRS. Cabinet is finished. Radios, TNCs and computer is ready. Going to need help getting the cabinet up there.
  • South Vienna - Site inventory, see available antenna space. See what bands are available for linking. Hoping this will open up a path to Dayton.
  • Springfield - Antenna space unavailable at this time. Need to relocate IRA VHF repeater first. Tentatively planning on a 70cm link to South Vienna and Mechanicsburg.
  • Worthington - 222 MHz link to Johnstown is not working, suspect Johnstown side.
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