President: Moody Law WQ6I Secretary/Treasurer: Mike Collis WA6SVT
President: Moody Law WQ6I Secretary/Treasurer: Mike Collis WA6SVT
PRESIDENT'S CORNER
PRESIDENT'S CORNER
It is that time of the year for our annual meeting, renew your membership and participate in discussion about ATV and the network. It is very helpful to the ATN trustees to hear
It is that time of the year for our annual meeting, renew your membership and participate in discussion about ATV and the network. It is very helpful to the ATN trustees to hear
from you at the meeting. This information helps us plan for a network that better meets your needs. ATN has survived the wrath of the 434 MHz jammer. He has been silent
from you at the meeting. This information helps us plan for a network that better meets your needs. ATN has survived the wrath of the 434 MHz jammer. He has been silent
sense the FCC sent the pink slip. It should be noted that ATN will not tolerate jamming, or any other gross conduct on any ATN repeater. The network is here for all ATVers to
sense the FCC sent the pink slip. It should be noted that ATN will not tolerate jamming, or any other gross conduct on any ATN repeater. The network is here for all ATVers to
use and the trustees and others have spent too much time, money and hard work to let the network fall into ruin.
use and the trustees and others have spent too much time, money and hard work to let the network fall into ruin.
If any member has a complaint, please contact me or one of the ATN trustees so we can help resolve it. I am excited about the success of several of the ATN links and other
If any member has a complaint, please contact me or one of the ATN trustees so we can help resolve it. I am excited about the success of several of the ATN links and other
projects that have been completed during this last year. We still have a few more projects to be completed soon. I look forward so seeing you at the ATN meeting, 73s Moody
projects that have been completed during this last year. We still have a few more projects to be completed soon. I look forward so seeing you at the ATN meeting, 73s Moody
WQ6I.
WQ6I.
FEBRUARY MEETING
FEBRUARY MEETING
· The meeting will start at 12:15 sharp. Saturday February 19th.
· The meeting will start at 12:15 sharp. Saturday February 19th.
· Location: is 250 Turner Avenue, Guasti CA. See the enclosed map. Talk in on 146.43 MHz.
· Location: is 250 Turner Avenue, Guasti CA. See the enclosed map. Talk in on 146.43 MHz.
· For those of you who will be renewing membership at the meeting, see Mike Collis WA6SVT before the meeting and at the break. Checks should be made out to Mike, as the bank can't cash checks with the ATN name on it.
· For those of you who will be renewing membership at the meeting, see Mike Collis WA6SVT before the meeting and at the break. Checks should be made out to Mike, as the bank can't cash checks with the ATN name on it.
· Brian Miles WB7UBB will be bringing some of the 2.4 GHz frequency chips to the meeting and will be set up for changing out the chips if you bring your Wavecom
· Brian Miles WB7UBB will be bringing some of the 2.4 GHz frequency chips to the meeting and will be set up for changing out the chips if you bring your Wavecom
units to the meeting.
units to the meeting.
· System reports and membership discussion with the trustees.
· System reports and membership discussion with the trustees.
· Swap meet at Cal Poly Pomona followed by the ATN breakfast at 10:30 at the Baker's Square Restaurant at the Indian Hill's north off-ramp of I-10, ½ block north
· Swap meet at Cal Poly Pomona followed by the ATN breakfast at 10:30 at the Baker's Square Restaurant at the Indian Hill's north off-ramp of I-10, ½ block north
on the east side.
on the east side.
· Show and tell your latest ATV project(s)
· Show and tell your latest ATV project(s)
· LA's application for a 2.4 GHz experimental license and ATN's opposition filed with the FCC.
· LA's application for a 2.4 GHz experimental license and ATN's opposition filed with the FCC.
SANTIAGO NEWS
SANTIAGO NEWS
A new 1253 MHz filter was purchased from DCI. It has less loss and stays operating cool. The 2.4 GHz interference has been resolved. It came from two part 15 T-1 carrier
A new 1253 MHz filter was purchased from DCI. It has less loss and stays operating cool. The 2.4 GHz interference has been resolved. It came from two part 15 T-1 carrier
links from a building next door. I contacted the owner and he temporarily turned down the power of his 2453 MHz wide band transmitters till he could order a filter for 2473
links from a building next door. I contacted the owner and he temporarily turned down the power of his 2453 MHz wide band transmitters till he could order a filter for 2473
MHz. I called him last week and he is now transmitting at ½ power on the 2473 MHz link with no QRM. I would like to thank Dave KA6DPS who did on the air test during the
MHz. I called him last week and he is now transmitting at ½ power on the 2473 MHz link with no QRM. I would like to thank Dave KA6DPS who did on the air test during the
work day with the part 15 owner to end the QRM as well as the owner is still in business. This ended with a win/win situation.
work day with the part 15 owner to end the QRM as well as the owner is still in business. This ended with a win/win situation.
The 434 MHz jamming interference has been resolved and the perpetrator has received a letter from Mr. Hollingsworth of the FCC Washington DC office. The remote camera for
The 434 MHz jamming interference has been resolved and the perpetrator has received a letter from Mr. Hollingsworth of the FCC Washington DC office. The remote camera for
Santiago is ready for install and I will pull the controller soon to add the control interface and make some upgrades to the controller. I will be looking into the vertical sync
Santiago is ready for install and I will pull the controller soon to add the control interface and make some upgrades to the controller. I will be looking into the vertical sync
distortion between the controller and the genlock unit of the computer. I f successful the roll that some of you receive on some pictures should disappear.
distortion between the controller and the genlock unit of the computer. I f successful the roll that some of you receive on some pictures should disappear.
I am currently working on the 1253 MHz link transmission system at Jobs Peak that will improve both audio and video into Blueridge. I hope to have it operational within the
I am currently working on the 1253 MHz link transmission system at Jobs Peak that will improve both audio and video into Blueridge. I hope to have it operational within the
next week.
next week.
BLUERIDGE
BLUERIDGE
Gary K6IOJ has the camera system just about ready to remount on the hill. The plan is to make the trip this spring when the road opens up. Some improvements in the 2.4 MHz
Gary K6IOJ has the camera system just about ready to remount on the hill. The plan is to make the trip this spring when the road opens up. Some improvements in the 2.4 MHz
receive antenna and 1253 MHz link receive antenna are planned this spring too.
receive antenna and 1253 MHz link receive antenna are planned this spring too.
OAT MT.
OAT MT.
Its back up and working better that ever. This fall Mike N6ESW and his boys, Dave KA6DPS and Mike WA6SVT. Mounted the outside equipment box to the building.
Its back up and working better that ever. This fall Mike N6ESW and his boys, Dave KA6DPS and Mike WA6SVT. Mounted the outside equipment box to the building.
Moved the 8-foot dish to the new location and put the repeater back on the air. On another trip Ted K6TED, Bob K6OHH and Mike WA6SVT made a trip to Oat to
Moved the 8-foot dish to the new location and put the repeater back on the air. On another trip Ted K6TED, Bob K6OHH and Mike WA6SVT made a trip to Oat to
optimize the repeater and finish a few items that did not get finished during install trip.
optimize the repeater and finish a few items that did not get finished during install trip.
Ted and Bob volunteered to help with the maintenance of the repeater. They live in Reseda and can be a big help in Oat operations. Thanks for all the help guys.
Ted and Bob volunteered to help with the maintenance of the repeater. They live in Reseda and can be a big help in Oat operations. Thanks for all the help guys.
SANTA BARBARA
SANTA BARBARA
Rod WB9KMO reports that 1999 was a good year for improvements for the repeater and we're looking forward to more excitement in 2,000. When I announced that we were
Rod WB9KMO reports that 1999 was a good year for improvements for the repeater and we're looking forward to more excitement in 2,000. When I announced that we were
running only 2 watts average power at the last ATN winter meeting, Bill Smith KB6MCU came forward and pledged a four-brick amp for us to use. The amplifier is
running only 2 watts average power at the last ATN winter meeting, Bill Smith KB6MCU came forward and pledged a four-brick amp for us to use. The amplifier is
now in service and we're now at 20 watts average. The good signals we had before are now fantastic and we get usable signals where we had none before. Thanks again Bill!
now in service and we're now at 20 watts average. The good signals we had before are now fantastic and we get usable signals where we had none before. Thanks again Bill!
Mike Collis WA6SVT brought up an 8' grid dish, one of the dishes that Doug Roberts WD6ALD and his friend Dave from Orange County donated to ATN. Mike also brought
Mike Collis WA6SVT brought up an 8' grid dish, one of the dishes that Doug Roberts WD6ALD and his friend Dave from Orange County donated to ATN. Mike also brought
up an almost new 8 dipole 434 MHz receive antenna. Mike and I spent the day installing the antennas and receive is much better now. The best signals from Santiago are now P5,
up an almost new 8 dipole 434 MHz receive antenna. Mike and I spent the day installing the antennas and receive is much better now. The best signals from Santiago are now P5,
and typically we have good pictures with full quieting sound and color. Unfortunately the path is not ideal and we can get some deep fades.
and typically we have good pictures with full quieting sound and color. Unfortunately the path is not ideal and we can get some deep fades.
Brian Miles WB7UBB helped set up and modify a Wavecom receiver and Mike WA6SVT donated a filter and 7/8 Heliax and it is now installed with help from Mike and
Brian Miles WB7UBB helped set up and modify a Wavecom receiver and Mike WA6SVT donated a filter and 7/8 Heliax and it is now installed with help from Mike and
Dave KA6DPS. We now have the super clean signals coming down from the repeater.Mike Peddicord KE6OTM donated a rack-mounted case for the computer at the repeater
Dave KA6DPS. We now have the super clean signals coming down from the repeater.Mike Peddicord KE6OTM donated a rack-mounted case for the computer at the repeater
site. Thank to all of you guys who donated time and material to make this repeater much better.
site. Thank to all of you guys who donated time and material to make this repeater much better.
During the year, I installed a video camera on the tower at the site. We call it the "KMO CAM" The view of the coastline is gorgeous. I am forming a net in the Santa Barbara
During the year, I installed a video camera on the tower at the site. We call it the "KMO CAM" The view of the coastline is gorgeous. I am forming a net in the Santa Barbara
area at 7:30 PM Tuesday night. I hope this will coordinate activities from the ATV special interest group of the Santa Barbara ARC and others in the area. Check in on
area at 7:30 PM Tuesday night. I hope this will coordinate activities from the ATV special interest group of the Santa Barbara ARC and others in the area. Check in on
146.43 or via ATV. One of these days I hope to get a back link to Santiago so you all can see us. 73s Rod WB9KMO
146.43 or via ATV. One of these days I hope to get a back link to Santiago so you all can see us. 73s Rod WB9KMO
SAN GORGONIO
SAN GORGONIO
The control system radio has been changed from 224 MHz band to 1.2 GHz on the Santiago input frequency. Moody WQ6I purchased the radio and cavity filter. Mike
The control system radio has been changed from 224 MHz band to 1.2 GHz on the Santiago input frequency. Moody WQ6I purchased the radio and cavity filter. Mike
WA6SVT installed it.
WA6SVT installed it.
POTOSI
POTOSI
Geoff KB7BY reports that the Las Vegas gang has been busy with maintenance of some of the antennas and some upgrades to the repeater. Most of the group is now receiving the
Geoff KB7BY reports that the Las Vegas gang has been busy with maintenance of some of the antennas and some upgrades to the repeater. Most of the group is now receiving the
FM output of the repeater and they retire the VSB output soon.
FM output of the repeater and they retire the VSB output soon.
NEWS FROM ARIZONA by Brian Miles WB7UBB
NEWS FROM ARIZONA by Brian Miles WB7UBB
It started a year ago when Beth KB7WPJ and I attended the 1999 ATN meeting; a dream was born. Gary (WA9TJV) and I formulated plans to build an ATV repeater for the East
Valley, Phoenix Arizona. We started collecting information from Tom (W6ORG) and Mike (WA6SVT), modules and parts. Assembly started at my QTH with rack-mounting
the goodies. Gary built some impressive filters and antenna reflector-mount (code-named the lightning rod). Mike WA6SVT was in town visiting family and came over and helped
with final install and testing.
The call is WB7UBB, Arizona Amateur TV Society. Our output is 1277.25 VSB. Inputs are 434 AM and 2421 FM with 6 MHz subcarrier. Our long-term goal is to build to the
west and some day connect to the ATN in California. The president of our club is Tom Sallet, KE7QK. Our net is Tuesday at 8PM on 146.43 MHz and the ATV repeater. E-mail
wb7ubb@home.com