[TCFMC] Re: New 76 repeater on the way, we need to research a new controller.

[Avery Finn]

I take it this is the 76 machine and NOT the dot one machine ?

73
Avery

On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 10:30 PM, <TArimond at aol.com> wrote:

> For anyone who is interested, we are organizing a technical committee  with
> the new web site system.  I have posted a new forum item about a new
> controller.  We are looking for all members to contribute anything you care
>  to.
> The specs I have placed on the Forum are just a brief idea set.   Such as
> Echo Station or like ilk.  All ideas will be considered.  If  you are
> interested in working on the new system, please e-mail me  directly.  I
> will create
> a list and we can go from there.  One of the  first items is that this
> repeater does not have the power supply that allows  automatic charging and
> switching to a 12 V battery.  Anyone who would like  to research where one
> might
> be obtained will be greatly appreciated.  There  is a Motorola standard
> supply that has this function built in may be available  on the Internet
> some
> place.
>
> For those who are wondering about the old repeater.  Roger has done a
> great job of keeping the present system running.  We are concerned that the
>  day
> may come when Roger is unable to keep things working for whatever  reason.
> He has built spare parts that are ready to go at any time.   So we are sure
> things will work as normal while working on the new  machine.  It is also
> assumed the new machine will require some debugging  and the old machine
> will
> have to carry the load during these times.  We  just want to be ready for
> the inevitable.
>
> The club appreciates all the members input on this project and whatever
> help you can offer.  The new machine will be coming with a complete
>  manual.
> I can scan any pages of function areas you would like to work  on.  We
> should be able to split the projects up and hopefully get it all  done in
> three
> months.
>
> We could use someone checking up on DSL service that would be available at
> the Interchange (forgot the new name) building and the vendor should have
> special pricing for a non-profit.  Qwest used to have this service at about
> $15.00 USD per month.  If someone could check on that it would be a great
> help.  Someone may even know of a wireless digital service that would work
> into a laptop that may provide the service we need.  256 Kb/s is probably
> enough for our needs.
>
> Thank you all for your support of the club.  Your Board of Directors  and
> others are still working very hard to keep this club in the A+ bracket of
> the Metro.  We are still working with St. Louis Park for a new permanent
>  club
> station with 24/7 access at one of the new fire stations they are
> building.  Possibly in 2012 or slightly later.
>
>
> Thanks again for all your support, 73,
>
>
> Tim Arimond  DE N0BYH
> V. 952-593-9641
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