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N6USO Node 3718 is connected to Reflector 9350

Thank you for your Well-Wishes

As you may have heard, over a year and a half ago, I was involved in an motorcycle accident at work. I sustained several serious injuries as a result.
On May 30th 2008, I had another surgery.
The Doctor is pleased with the result but cautioned me to take care of the repair.
I am happy to report that I am back to full duty. As an added bonus I was also promoted at work, it has been a long road, and as always, Thank you for your continued prayers, calls, and e-mails of support.
73 Burt, N6USO

Repeater Has been Repaired

The power amplifier on the repeater failed, and has since been replaced. We also replaced equipment and rodent damage that caused our amplifier to fail. As such, repeater output and range has been restored. We realise the cost associated with providing an open repeater for the Amateur Radio community, but these have been unexpected expenses.

We could still use some help with costs we have incurred. If would can help out, please see the Repeater Support tab at the left. To those of you who have made donations, thank you for your support of the repeater.

Repeater Encodes Tone

We have enabled tone encoding on the N6USO repeater to transmit tone only on a valid signal. So if you enable CTCSS decode on your radio it will remain quiet unless it hears the 136.5 tone that is now encoded on the repeater output.
We have had reports of some having difficulty using this feature. On some radios, Kenwood, for example have the capability to use split-tones. Please ensure that you set both your tone encode and decode to 136.5. With this enabled, you will only hear the audio from the Sunset Ridge Repeater.
We hope this will enhance your enjoyment of the repeater and enable better communications. As always, please send email if you have any questions or concerns.
ke6vrl Hector

Repeater Information

This Repeater is part of the American Red Cross Emergency Radio System, for the Arcadia American Red Cross area. The main purpose of this repeater is for EMERGENCY AND DISASTER COMMUNICATIONS. If there is no declared emergency, then local charity events in need of a repeater for their event's amateur radio communications, has the next priority. The Motorcycle Amateur Radio Club (M.A.R.C.), has priority for REPEATER use for all their charity events. If any the above conditions do not apply, then the repeater is available for all VALID FEDERALLY LICENSED AMATEURS to use and enjoy. Please enjoy the repeater and I look forward to hearing you. If you have any questions about the system, feel free to send e-mail.

Videos

A Sunday trip to repair a Ham Radio Repeater Antenna from Hector Figueroa on Vimeo.

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