Saturday, November 7, 2009

Exciting news for 146.73!!

EXCITING NEWS FOR 146.73!

 

I’m sure many of you know that I have been struggling with 146.73. I purchased the repeater from Sam (WB4HAP)’s widow, Debbie, and  after rebuilding it around a GE Mastr II unit, I took it back to its long-time home on English Mountain.  However, its performance has not been great.  The antenna was installed just above the 10 or 15 foot level on the tower, as that was the only space available.  However, I have been working with the tower owner (I rent space on the tower) and he has graciously allowed me to relocate the repeater antenna to the 130 foot level on the tower! I am purchasing a new Decibel Products DB-222 antenna for .73, and I will be installing 7/8 inch heliax to connect it back to the repeater.  This should significantly improve .73’s footprint over East Tennessee. I will let everyone know when work is completed. THANK YOU for your interest and support!

 

73 de Tim WB4GBI

 

Tim Berry WB4GBI  (check out my website at www.wb4gbi.com)

Chief Engineer

Citadel Broadcasting of Knoxville, TN

WIVK-FM  WNOX-FM   WNML AM/FM  WNRX-FM  WOKI-FM

 

Chief Engineer

Vol Radio Network

IMG College Sports

University of Tennessee

 

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