Updated December 3;
Grove Hill VE9STM: The transmit from this repeater has been restored as of November 14. Also note that this repeater is now in South-West Zone.
Repeaters
Repeater maintenance advisory
There will be reprogramming of the repeater controllers taking place on Thursday, December 5. During this, you may hear testing activity and some features may not be available. We thank everyone for their patience while this reprogramming is conducted.
Network configuration changes
New network diagrams are available with all new repeaters and zones indicated, available at the “Network” tab. Members can access the same map, but including current linking codes on the “Linking” tab which only appears when logged-in.
Effective July 12, changes to IRG repeater Zones have been made as part of the upgrade of equipment. Significant changes include:
Mount Carleton repeater now linkable, CTCSS enabled
The solar-powered Mount Carleton Park repeater (VE9MCP 147.120+) is now linked into the IRG system grouped with the North-West Zone. Any reports of operation are appreciated, as there were issues with audio which now seem to be resolved.
As of Friday, November 24, the solar-powered Mount Carleton repeater was fully CTCSS enabled - users will need to use a PL tone of 151.4 Hz to transmit via the repeater. For a full list of updated repeaters, visit the IRG revamp page.
East Zone repeaters now tone-enabled
As of Monday, December 4, the East Zone repeaters are fully CTCSS enabled - users will need to use a PL tone of 151.4 Hz to transmit via these repeater. This includes Moncton VE1MTN (147.090 +), Acadieville VE9ACD (145.430 -) and Sackville VE9SKV (145.230 -). For a full list of updated repeaters, visit the IRG revamp page.
Campobello Island (146.955-) now linked
Update Note: The repeater has intermittent audio loss out to other repeaters, users on other repeaters may sometimes hear only carrier and no audio from users on VE9GMI. The Campobello Island (VE9GMI 146.955 -) is now linked with the South West Zone. The repeater had been stand-alone after being moved from Grand Manan Island, following a decommissioning of that site. Also note the revamp page has updated information, it previously listed the offset as a “+” it should have read “-“ (minus).
St-Isidore, Seven Mile Ridge repeaters now CTCSS enabled
The VE9SID repeater in St-Isidore / Tracadie area (146.700) and VE9VDR Seven Mile Ridge / Campbellton (147.390) were both upgraded on August 14 to be fully CTCSS enabled on both TX and RX. You will need to enable CTCSS (PL tone) of 151.4 Hz to operate those repeaters when transmitting. Setting the CTCSS on the receive of your radio at your end is optional, but can help eliminate stray signals on the same frequency as your local repeater.
Stanley and Grand Lake repeaters back to normal
Updated July 27: VE9NRV repeater (147.030) is back on-air, hardware has been replaced following a lightning strike at the site last week. The Stanley and Grand Lake repeaters are back in normal operation.
New Maces Bay 444.875 repeater
The repeater at Maces Bay (VE9MBY 444.875 +) is back on the air, a new repeater has been installed. In addition, the repeater is now programmed with CTCSS tone 141.3 Hz on RX and TX. You will need to program your radio to send the CTCSS (PL tone) in order to use this repeater. In addition, you have the option to set your radio to ignore any signals on that frequency except those sending 141.3 Hz. This may resolve issues with distant repeaters or signals causing interference on your radio.
Kintore Mtn. back in link
After a day or two of not being in the linked audio with other repeaters, Kintore Mountain VE9KMT 147.060 (-) is back in proper operation. Thanks for the help from RadComm branch of DTI for the help in fixing this issue.