EI2TKR - Back On Air! - EI2TKR Blog - Irish HAM Radio

EI2TKR is back activate again on a presently dormant systems' antenna setup on the mountain.

The RX issue was resolved by replacing the LMR400 cable (from the cavities to the lightning arrestor) with RG214U. The main difference between these cables is that the RG214U dielectric is gel instead of foam, and more critically, the double sheilding is two layers of braided conductor, rather than one being a foil layer.

I would like to thank Neil (EI3JE) for his ongoing advice on issues including this one.

This repeater will be live in this location for an undetermined period of time as we continue to negotiate with the main site owners for reinstallation permanently.

We would invite all operators and SWLs to send reports directly to myself, specicially on:

- Your Location(s).

- Readability & strength of the repeater to your location.

- Whether you can open it from your location.

We will continue to persue getting this up and running permanently in the near future, and as always, any updates shall be posted on this blog and shared on relevant social media via the Donegal Amateur Radio Club Facebook page.