Repeaters in operation
The club operates a VHF /UHF linked repeater system and we also have a linked system to Kemptonpark via a set of radio's connected in series to Kemptonpark and Pothefstroom and onto a VHF/UHF setup in Hartebeesfontein which in turn is connected to the Klerksdorp VHF/UHF Linked repeater. Our normal coverage is about 50 km from the city Centre. Although greater distance is possible .
| TYPE | REPEATER | REPEATER | ||||
| BAND | RX(Mhz) | TX (MHz) | SPLIT | CTCSS(Rx) | CTCSS(Tx) | LOCATION |
| VHF | 145.175 | 145.775 | (- 600khz) | none | none | Doringkruin |
| UHF | 431.175 | 438.775 | (- 7.6Mhz) | 88.5 | 88.5 | Doringkruin |
| LINK VHF/UHF | 145.275 | 145.275 | none | 88.5 | 88.5 | Hartebeesfontein |
| VHF | 51.175 | 52.775 | -1,6 MHz | 88.5 | 88.5 | Doringkruin |
| D-STAR |
145.6375 |
145.6375 |
-600KHz | none | none | Doringkruin |
| TYPE | REPEATER | REPEATER | ||||
| BAND | RX(Mhz) | TX (MHz) | SPLIT | CTCSS(Rx) | CTCSS(Tx) | LOCATION |
| VHF BBS | 144.65 | 144.65 | none | none | none | Doringkruin |
The repeater on Doringkruin has a Battery backup system in place which should be able to last at least 24hours.A alarm system is also installed to alert the repeater manager should there be a power failure or entry to the building. We further envisaged a webcam to be installed on the high site for monitoring purposes soon.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
VHF REPEATER
KENWOOD TKR750
600KHZ CAVITY FILTERS WEBB
2 STACK FOLDED DIPOLE
10 WATTS
LMR400 CABLE
UHF REPEATER
KENWOOD TKR820
1,6MHZ SPLIT CAVITY FILTERS
4 STACK FOLDED DIPOLE
FOAM HELIAX CABLE
10 WATTS
REPEATER COVERAGE MAP-COMING SOON
