sers – southeastern repeater system
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SERS – Southeastern Repeater System. Design Concept & Overview. Area Repeaters. Many repeaters in our area already Many are mobile only coverage Megalink – Wide area coverage (VHF) Cactus – Wide /wide closed system coverage (UHF) County & State ARES systems 146.610, 146.980, 147.180* - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
SERS – Southeastern SERS – Southeastern Repeater SystemRepeater SystemDesign Concept & OverviewDesign Concept & Overview
Area RepeatersArea Repeaters
• Many repeaters in our area already• Many are mobile only coverage • Megalink – Wide area coverage (VHF)• Cactus – Wide /wide closed system
coverage (UHF)• County & State ARES systems• 146.610, 146.980, 147.180*• All these are large coverage systems
Pros of these systemsPros of these systems
• Wide area comms when needed• Extended coverage areas• Flexibility to talk almost anywhere in the
state• All provide a very important and good
service
Cons of these systemsCons of these systems
• Few areas with solid handheld coverage in building or in populated areas (Roswell, Artesia, Carlsbad)
• Not suited for long term ‘rag chewing.’• Can be difficult to keep conversations local• Local performance is sometimes traded for
wide area coverage
The SolutionThe Solution - SERS- SERS
• SERS – Southeast Repeater System• An alliance of local repeaters and groups
to provide solid local area coverage in the Southeast metro region.
• Handheld in-building coverage in Roswell, Artesia and Carlsbad, mobile coverage Riverside to State line.
SERS – The OriginSERS – The Origin
• The demise of the 147.180 left a huge gap in service other systems can not fill.
• The need for a reliable local system is apparent.
147.180 – A Review147.180 – A Review
• Has been a key repeater in the area• Located on the Caprock, ~1200 feet HAAT• Outstanding local coverage• Marginal in-building / metro coverage• Intermittent problems since early 2011• Went silent aprox. August 2011
147.180 – A Review147.180 – A Review
• Efforts to access the site for repair are ongoing.
• However, it is not clear when or even if this will be possible.
147.180 - Temporary147.180 - Temporary
• 147.180 temp up in Roswell until recently• Provided great local service
• Temporary 147.180 to be the foundation of SERS at a new site.
SERS – Phase 1 – Wide CoverageSERS – Phase 1 – Wide Coverage
• 147.180 to be installed at a new site on the Caprock in Feb or March of 2012.
• Wide area service will begin – 147.180 / 147.780 – 100HZ TX/RX
• Expected mobile coverage Riverside to East State Line and beyond
SERS – Phase 2 – ROW LocalSERS – Phase 2 – ROW Local
• 146.640 will join the system• Will remain the NMMI club repeater and
retain its call sign• 146.640 will provide local area service for
low power and in-building users in Roswell.
SERS – Phase 2 Cont.SERS – Phase 2 Cont.
• 147.180 / 146.640 will be normally linked• Additional system features will come on-
line at this time:– Echolink / IRLP / VoIP Internet access– NOAA Watch / Warning broadcasts– Enhanced NET mode features and control– Notices and announcement broadcasts– Local weather information announcements
SERS – Phase 3SERS – Phase 3
• Artesia will be added to the system• Repeater T.B.D. looking for an Artesia
partner• System should provide service to Artesia
in-building and low power users.• Wide Area, Roswell and Artesia will now
be connected with all features.
SERS – Phase 4SERS – Phase 4
• Carlsbad will be added to the system• Repeater T.B.D. looking for an Artesia
partner• System should provide service to Carlsbad
in-building and low power users.• Wide Area, Roswell, Artesia & Carlsbad
will now be connected with all features.
What’s Next?What’s Next?
• After these areas are on-line, system growth will stop.
• We don’t need another Megalink.
What if the real 147.180 comes What if the real 147.180 comes back up?back up?
• Option 1: Trustee of the 147.180 may elect to join the SERS system and the temporary 180 will become an off-line backup repeater for 180. This will extend coverage.
• Option 2: Temporary 180 will change frequencies and remain in SERS. 147.180 will remain a stand-alone repeater.
Predicted Coverage – 147.180Predicted Coverage – 147.180
147.180 Predicted Coverage
Predicted Coverage – 146.640Predicted Coverage – 146.640
Combined Phase II CoverageCombined Phase II Coverage
How Can You Help?How Can You Help?
• We are looking for a Carlsbad & Artesia repeater to partner with for SERS.
Qustions / ConcernsQustions / Concerns