I think we had a meaningful and constructive conversation regarding repeater work and maintenance last night. Harley is burdened by the number of repeaters under him, needs help,?and will be letting?the?club/community know how we can all be involved and of use. We have plenty of folks that want to volunteer and have offered help in the past. We would all like to be in the loop regarding what needs to be done, where it needs to be done, and what's currently being worked on so?we can be of service and learn the systems.??

Hopefully Harley can help put together a list of other repeaters in despair and work that needs to take place. He mentioned there are 13 repeaters he takes responsibility for. I'm not sure how we organize and prioritize these.?

Any documentation?on site access and repeater configuration?would?be greatly appreciated and very useful to organize help.

Long Term Plan for the .82 / Buck Ridge Repeater:

-Building needs a roof. We had volunteers?ready to do the work, but never got the work scheduled. I will bump that?email chain. This will need to happen in June when the road opens back up to wheeled traffic. Road is restricted to 50" vehicles.

-Separate?non-profit and for-profit power systems, while maintaining good relations with commercial site users. We will still provide our services and collaborate.

-New batteries. Not recycled batteries. ERA has room in the budget for this. I recommend?AGM. QTY to be determined. I would like to start with around 200ah.

-Determine power requirements for both systems by measuring idle and transmit current.

-Reconfigure existing solar panels in series to minimize current loss on the lengthy?12 gauge?wiring.

-Add MPPT Solar controller?to utilize high voltage from new panel arrangement?and provide low volt disconnect to protect battery investment.?

? ? ?I had previously offered a modern controller, but the PWM got used instead. I have already ordered another. Hopefully 20a will carry our system. New controller can provide historical data for solar and load.

-Determine if higher gauge?wire can be pulled through existing underground conduit.

-Consider Bi-facial solar panels to make better use of vertically oriented panels at this site if funds become available.

Weather and time depending, this weekend I may try to make a quick motorcycle or ATV trip up to get some preliminary notes and data.

There will be more to this thread as information becomes available. This could also be a useful thread to organize and track progress and volunteers for the 82.

Here is the controller I will provide:

I can get these batteries for 50$ off retail:

These can get for 98$:

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My corporate rate unfortunately cuts the warranty in half, so that will need to be considered.

Thanks for everyone's time and input.

-Trevor KG7KCV

On Thu, Sep 12, 2024 at 9:50?AM Ronnie ai7dk via <rlw.flyfish=[email protected]> wrote:

73 to everyone

Please find the zoom meeting invitation for this evening at 1830 MDT to discuss a plan to go forward on the 82 repeater work.? If you have any questions on the invitation please feel free to give me a call at (704) 806 - 8609.? Look forward to seeing you later.

Ronnie AI7DK

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I would like to help depending on the date. Have an atv, some cordless tools, and a small 1600 W?generator if needed. Could borrow an atv trailer and possibly a second atv from my father in law if needed.?

Mike AF7DQ

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Subject: Re: [W7ED] 82 Rptr roof

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Let me know what dates work and Ill lend a hand. I have a pile of DeWalt cordless tools to bring in a backpack. I could even have a dirt bike to barrow

73 to everyone

Please find the zoom meeting invitation for this evening at 1830 MDT to discuss a plan to go forward on the 82 repeater work.? If you have any questions on the invitation please feel free to give me a call at (704) 806 - 8609.? Look forward to seeing you later.

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I am ok with a zoom meeting.

Ronnie would you please coordinate and set up a meeting?

Most anytime is ok with me.

Harley

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 11:21:18 PM MDT, Ronnie ai7dk <rlw.flyfish@...> wrote:

I would also like to attend via zoom meeting.?

Ronnie

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On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 9:17?PM Jeff "Gus" KK7RUQ via <jeffreydavidparker=[email protected]> wrote:

I concur with Trevor, can we do a Zoom please? I'm down in SLC right now and can't make a meeting but am anxious to bring this repeater back up.

Gus

WY7GUS?

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From: Trevor kg7kcv <trevlanes@...>

Date: 9/10/24 18:12 (GMT-07:00)

To: [email protected]

Subject: Re: [W7ED] 82 repeater plan

Could we do a zoom call.?I would think we really only need audio.

On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 1:11?PM Matt kj7cth via <Cloninger.matt=[email protected]> wrote:

I have photos of the access road, site, and inside and outside of the Buck Ridge shed from my trip up there in July 2021. Happy to share if it's of any help.

Matt KJ7CTH

On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 9:49?AM Harley ki7xf via <ki7xf=[email protected]> wrote:

I propose that those interested in getting the 82 repeater up and running meet this week to form a plan of attack.

How does a 5:30pm meeting at the EOC sound?

Can do Today, Wed, Thur, or Fri.

Then a trip to the site to evaluate the situation as soon as feasible.

Harley ki7xf

Virus-free.

I have photos of the access road, site, and inside and outside of the Buck Ridge shed from my trip up there in July 2021. Happy to share if it's of any help.

Matt KJ7CTH

On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 9:49?AM Harley ki7xf via <ki7xf=[email protected]> wrote:

I propose that those interested in getting the 82 repeater up and running meet this week to form a plan of attack.

How does a 5:30pm meeting at the EOC sound?

Can do Today, Wed, Thur, or Fri.

Then a trip to the site to evaluate the situation as soon as feasible.

Harley ki7xf

Virus-free.

I have photos of the access road, site, and inside and outside of the Buck Ridge shed from my trip up there in July 2021. Happy to share if it's of any help.

Matt KJ7CTH

On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 9:49?AM Harley ki7xf via <ki7xf=[email protected]> wrote:

I propose that those interested in getting the 82 repeater up and running meet this week to form a plan of attack.

How does a 5:30pm meeting at the EOC sound?

Can do Today, Wed, Thur, or Fri.

Then a trip to the site to evaluate the situation as soon as feasible.

Harley ki7xf

Virus-free.

I propose that those interested in getting the 82 repeater up and running meet this week to form a plan of attack.

How does a 5:30pm meeting at the EOC sound?

Can do Today, Wed, Thur, or Fri.

Then a trip to the site to evaluate the situation as soon as feasible.

Harley ki7xf

Virus-free.

If I understand correctly, I believe we need procure batteries that can be deep cycled and withstand the cold. I would also like to recommend we convert to an MPPT solar controller at this site.

On Wed, Jul 31, 2024 at 7:01?AM Daniel Poole <mr.danrpoole@...> wrote:

Hi

Please definitely?count me in for any work on 82 at Buck Ridge

If there is a trip to BS/BR I could go almost any weekend

and we could take my truck for the drive to Big Sky

I started my new job as engineer at Montana PBS KUSM-TV on campus

so I might be a little limited for time on other days

Dan Poole | KJ7MT | 206-660-0473?

On Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at 8:23?PM Mark Cunnane <wgsllc@...> wrote:

Hi Harley:

Had a couple inquiries about the 82 on our net this evening.? Trevor (KG7KCV) and Sally (KJ7WFN) offered to help with getting that to?run again before winter.? Just passing this along to you.? I think I indicated there may/would-be a response on Groups.io, and possibly at the GHRC meeting on Thursday.

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