ToDo

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.
• 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 Midland LMR radio which will cover 430 MHz, several are candidates including: 70-530A 70-565A 70-1526A 70-1530A 70-1532A 70-1595A 70-1695A 70-5301A 70-5302A. Have eBay saved searched watching on there, keep eyes out at hamfests, these seem to be hard to find. Needed for RF link from Lancaster to Old Washington.
• 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. Source located, awaiting funds transfer to place order.
• Diamond MX-2000 Triplexers with pigtails to allow connections to LMR radios.

Build

• Build cabinet for #RCHWD site, must house computer, radios, power supplies, TNCs. Computer should have 2 serial ports and wireless network card.
• Build Tennis ball Launchers to aid in installation of antennas in trees
• Construct small 222 MHz antenna to be installed very high at CMHSW3 site in hopes of having a clear shot to CMHSW4.
• Implement 10m FM 1200 Baud RF ports on CMHSW2, CMHSW3. Folded dipole constructed for CMHSW2, need coax. Tentative frequency of 29.685 MHz.
• Establish 70cm 1200 Baud link between CMHSW2 and CMHSW3 in 441 MHz range. CMHSW2 will use 70cm side (Duplexer is on site) of AR-270B. Unknown antenna for CMHSW3.
• Install APRS Digipeater at N8FRT's QTH. Use directional antenna to favor 71S of Columbus.
• Rebuild N8FRT's hamshack computer with Ubuntu and configure Soundmodem as needed.
• Build collinear PVC 2m J-Pole for KD8HEZ Home/Voice station

Develop/Test

• Work on Radio/TNC/Computer setup for CMHSW1 site (Lincoln tower)
• Wire up BPQ Polling cable for CMHSW2 (6) and #RCHWD (5). Connectors have arrived.
• Burn appropriate BPQKISS eproms with Channels A-F for CMHSW2, A-D for #RCHWD.
• Investigate 30m APRS HF I-Gate, unsure of location, probably CMHSW2 or maybe CMHSW4 if compact antenna is devised.

Maintenance/Modifications

• Continue to modify Midland LMR Radios for Microphone Pre-Amp installation in radio ***Finished as of 5/2/09***
• Replace 6m, 2m, 70cm radios at CMHSW2 and #RCHWD. CMHSW3 upgraded, need to add 6m Syntech I once V2000 is installed and Duplexer issues are resolved.
• Upgrade 222 MHz link from CMHSW3 to CMHSW4 to 9600 Baud. KPC-9612s free. Probably QSY frequency down to 223.400.
• Allocate recycled 2m Mobile radio for KD8HEZ to use, reacquire IC-27a from his mobile setup.
• Fix man door to garage at CMHSW3, begin building benches and running electric