K1JAY on Jay Peak, VT

Our repeaters on Jay Peak, Vermont, have been modified and updated with new controller cards; the station layout has been updated. The outdoor antenna system (VHF and UHF) has been revised and strengthened.

MicroComputer Concepts RC-1000 Controller Cards reside in a single chassis along with a UHF Uplink Receiver, and those items are wired via a shielded harness to the Kenwood 720 (VHF) and 820 (UHF) repeaters. Power for the Controller Cards and Uplink Receiver is furnished by a 13.2 volt supply.

Not shown in the photo at the left are the 13.2 volt supply, the Pager Filter, the 6 can VHF Duplexer and the narrow VHF Bandpass Filter.

Our shorter 4 folded dipole VHF antenna with the UHF stick on top, resides on the topmost roof of the Sky Haus! The mast, elements and harness of this current, 2 over 2, VHF antenna were salvaged from the old, 20 foot high, stacked 4 element mast.

We have a spare VHF repeater "on the shelf" but need a spare UHF machine. The Repeater Committee goal is to have an operational spare available for each Jay Peak major component.

KB1JME, David, is now responsible for site maintenance while KD1BL, Brad, will be available for bench work. W1OKH, Ed, and N1FBZ, Mike, provide strong technical expertise.