The IRG repeater system will undergo hardware and programming upgrades in 2023.
- Replacement of linking hardware and reprogramming of repeater controllers
- Changes in some zone configurations to allow for future expansion
- Addition of new repeaters
- Changes in linking codes and programming to improve reliability
- Phase-in of CTCSS ("PL tones") on repeaters
Find out more about what's planned....
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Current network issues
Updated February 12;
East Zone (Moncton, Sackville, Acadieville): RadComm at DTI advises that this issue has been resolved, and the Zone should be back in the link as of today (Wednesday, February 12).
Miramichi repeater (VE9MIR) now fully tone-enabled
As of Tuesday, January 30, the Miramichi repeater at Chaplin Island Road (VE9MIR 147.150+) is 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.
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).
Grand Lake VE9GLA (145.190-) now tone-enabled
As of Wednesday, November 15, the Grand Lake repeater at Hardwood Ridge (VE9GLA 145.190-) is 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.
Stanley VE9NRV repeater now tone-enabled
As of Wednesday, October 11, the Stanley VE9NRV repeater (147.030) is 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.
North West Zone and West Zone now fully PL enabled
Update: (Sept 26) All repeaters on North-West Zone (VE9SQN, VE9RCV, VE9GFL and VE9STL) are now fully CTCSS enabled (151.4 Hz PL tone on TX and RX)
Update: (Sept 27) All repeaters on West Zone (VE9KMT, VE9IRG and VE1PD) are now fully CTCSS enabled (151.4 Hz PL tone on TX and RX)
For more information about the phase-in of CTCSS and other changes to the IRG system, visit the IRG revamp page.