OK we have a little good news! The internet
connection is now at the Cranford Burns tower site, and the modem is installed
next to the rack, so when we go back, hopefully, Jason can get the internet
portion of the DSTAR going.
From the reports that I am getting from Todd
and others, the 2 meter side of the DSTAR seems to be doing about what we
expected. Please continue the range checks on this machine so that if there is
any antenna problems we can get them looked at
now- there will not be a better time.
Speaking of problems........ the 440 side of
the DSTAR seems fine -equipment wise. Phillip and I have checked the cables, and
the power output as far as when it leaves the building to go up the tower on the
heliax, and we don't see a major problem. However, we have reports that the
range is very, very limited, and even then the
machine can only be accessed one time out of three......
We did notice something out of the ordinary with
the Polyphaser lightning protector, but even with that out of the line, there
was not a big improvement, so something else if going on. Could be in the
receive side, could be antenna, could be ????
The project manager has been requested to look into
this and check out the antenna with the proper test equipment, so hopefully we
can get this resolved quickly.
73
David Roberts CEM MPA
Electronics
Communications/Warning/Radiological Officer
Mobile County Emergency
Management Agency
