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444.575 is online!
by Bryan Fields 06 Feb '16

06 Feb '16

http://flscg.org/2016/01/uhf-test-repeater-is-online/ 444.575 +5 MHz PL 146.2 and P25 NAC of 293 This is online as of the weekend. It's a test repeater, please get on and give some signal reports to the list. I only have a P25 HT, so if you want to try P25 let me know and I'll turn it on and test out the digital modes! 73's -- Bryan Fields, W9CR Florida Simulcast Group, Inc.

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Orlando Hamfest 2/12 to 2/14
by Bryan Fields 18 Jan '16

18 Jan '16

This is the largest Hamfest in the southeast, and I'll be there. I'm staying over Friday night at this hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando Downtown 60 South Ivanhoe Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32804 Hit me up on my cell if you get there, I'll have some 220 ht's with me too. 73's W9CR -- Bryan Fields, W9CR Florida Simulcast Group, Inc.

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220 Repeater Mobile coverage
by Bryan Fields 18 Jan '16

18 Jan '16

I did a bit of experimenting with Radio Mobile tonight and loaded the antenna pattern in the program. This would be the expected mobile coverage with a 30W mobile and 3dBd antenna about 6' off the ground. http://flscg.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/220-repeater.png This cannot model the BoA building directly behind the building (bearing 150) which will block some of the signal in the direction of Riverview. I don't know how much of an issue this will be in practice, but looking forward to find out. The signal level is in dBm, and most radios will have 12dB of signal to noise at -122 dBm. It will be a noisy signal, but understandable. Around -115dBm most people will find the audio to be excellent quality with minimal noise. We're working on getting some racks up there and a test 440 repeater before we do any major installations. I'm hoping to have this online next weekend. 73's W9CR -- Bryan Fields, W9CR Florida Simulcast Group, Inc.

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Status of Park Tower Site
by Bryan Fields 05 Jan '16

05 Jan '16

I'd like to pass along some great news about the main site. We have the formal go-ahead on the site with a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Park Tower and FSG. I wanted to pass along the good news as I'm sure it will get around regardless. I would ask we keep the details to ourselves until the repeaters and other equipment is online. I expect it will be 1-2 months depending on our schedules to get everything installed and tested. 73's and Happy New Year! -- Bryan Fields, W9CR Florida Simulcast Group, Inc.

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