147.075 / 147.675 with PL 67.0 Established 2005

Portsmouth - Rhode Island

Here is the gang responsible for this node on the network, Bill KA1VKD, Jeff WA1VQY, John WA1ABI, and Steve KA1RCI

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When Jeff WA1VQY suggested that we add a node to cover Aquidneck Island I jumped at the chance, with expert guidance from John WA1ABI we cobbled together some old Kenwood hardware with some new components and build a nice machine. Using four Kenwood TK-30 series radios we built a full duplex VHF repeater with a half duplex UHF link and a six meter receiver.

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The radios have been modified by replacing the SO-239 chassis connectors with female Type-N connectors and Andrews FSJ2 Heliax was used for all the RF cables.

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There is a power attenuator installed between the primary VHF transmitter and the VHF PA allowing for a much greater range and control of the output power.

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John and Jeff making sure we have a good ground system installed.

 

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A water tight "vault" was constructed to keep the hardware dry and secure.

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