Repeater Status- UPDATE

The K4ORE 146.925- repeater is back on the air.  The power problem is resolved for the time being.  The equipment suffered no apparent damage.

The K4ORE 146.925- and the co-located AA4TA 442.625+ MTEARS repeater are available now for normal amateur use.

Howard- K2CEM

MTEARS 442.625 repeater on the air in Clarksville.

The MTEARS 442.625  (PL 107.2) repeater is on the air in Clarksville.  This repeater has Jack’s callsign, AA4TA, as the repeater callsign.  It is permanently  linked to the MTEARS system, which means that what is said on the repeater is heard everywhere on the MTEARS system, so don’t act like a lid and embarrass yourself statewide.  MTEARS covers all of Middle TN and parts of East and West TN, with plans for future expansion in both directions.  It is now easy for a mobile in Clarksville to have a conversation with a mobile in Cookeville, for example.
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  Everyday use of the repeater is encouraged, however, there are some situations where use is restricted.  The MTEARS system is designed primarily as a weather liaison network.  During weather or other disasters, only designated liaison stations are permitted on the  repeater.  Local weatherspotters will check in and report observations on their local nets.  One person from  that net will be specifically designated to take that info to the MTEARS net.  The National Weather Service monitors the net and uses the information  provided.  In addition, NWS HAMS provide storm warnings, bulletins and status updates via the MTEARS system for the liaisons to relay to their local Skywarn nets.  This area of TN, Montgomery, Stewart and Houston counties, have long been missing from the MTEARS system, and we finally are part of it.  One of the things that will, hopefully, be a result of this is an increased awareness and participation in Skywarn.  Our reports will  make a difference.  There is also a general  MTEARS ARES net on Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. Central time.  Check in is by  repeater as designated by the Net Control.  You  do not have to be a designated liaison to check into this net, all are welcome.
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If you have any questions, suggestions or problems with this repeater, please contact one of the designated control operators:  Hank Koebler/N3ORX, Howard Thompson/K2CEM, Frank Metcalfe/AA4AE, Tom Delker/K1KY, David Wolfe/WA4VVX.
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Repeater maintenance news

Repeater Issues.  The repeater was down for a bit due to a power supply failure.  It is now working, but still has a power supply problem.  This may be the cause also of the noise on the repeater.  The power supply will be replaced this weekend with a new one, and that should solve the problems. Please bear in mind that we are aware of the problems that occur, and work to resolve them as soon as we are able, given other commitments, cost, etc.  We are doing our best to keep The K4ORE repeater providing great coverage and service to the area.
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posted on behalf of Hank/N3ORX

by Eric Gregory

Callsign AA4TA to go back on the air.

AA4TA will be heard on the air again.  Today, the FCC granted the CORE Group the call sign AA4TA as a second Club Call.  This call was formerly held by Jack Byrd (SK), one of the founding members of the group.  His family wanted the CORE Group to have the call and petitioned the FCC accordingly.  The call will be used at Field Day and other CORE Group events, and also on the new UHF repeater.  This is a great way for us to honor and remember Jack, who was truly a Ham’s Ham.

Minutes of the meeting for 08 10 2010

 The Clarksville Operating Radio Enthusiasts Group held it’s regular monthly meeting on August 10 2010.  The following topics were discussed.

• New 70cm repeater.
  • This new repeater is still waiting on tower work and is still not on the air.  More info will be posted as it comes availabe
• K4ORE Family Day picnic will be held on Saturday September 18 starting at 12 noon at the Creek-Side Pavilion at Destiny Parks and Pavilions on Fort Campbell.
  • Map and details to follow at a later date.
• Race to the Canal�
  • The C.O.R.E. group will once again be supporting the Race to the Canal bicycle race at Land Between the Lakes.
  • John Kee, KI4BWZ will act as net control
  • Volunteers should contact Communications Organizer Howard, K2CEM.
  • Date and times to be posted in the near future.
• 146.925 repeater status.
  • Repeater is functioning well and is tuned and adjusted properly.  
  • Occasionally interference from a repeater on the same pair located in Cleveland TN may be heard.  This is unavoidable and we just have to live with it.
• Repeater etiquette reminder
  • let the carrier drop before keying up.
    • This helps to allow the radio to stay cooler than if it’s transmitting constantly.
    • This is also a courtesy issue as it allows plenty of time for other operators to join the conversation.
• Upcoming presentations
  • September
    • Antenna and Propagation Modeling
      • Eric Gregory KJ4GXU
  • October
    • Weather
      • Mr. Bower
        • Confirmation and Details to follow.
• K4ORE Monthly meet and greet net Thursday August 19 2010
  • 146.925 repeater – 600 offset
    • 110.9 pl tone
  • begins at 7:00 am
  • All amateur radio operators are welcome to check-in

We look forward to seeing you at the next C.O.R.E. Group meeting.