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The VA3XPR Analog FM Repeater Is Back On the Air!

Don Trynor, VA3XFT January 27, 2013 Analog FM, JAG Electromagnetics, Repeaters

VA3XPR antenna JAG Eletromagnetics FM repeater Toronto DMR digital mobile radio folded dipole ham amateur 310C4 310C2 RF — The VA3XPR repeater antennas, with the digital DMR repeater antenna on the left, facing NW and the newly installed analog FM repeater antenna on the right, facing SE.

The VA3XPR analog FM repeater is back on the air! After being offline for approximately 3-weeks due to it’s antenna being switched to the digital DMR repeater, the analog FM repeater is now back on the air using a new 2-folded dipole antenna, as shown above at right. Thanks to the generous support of JAG Electromagnetics, the manufacturer of both VA3XPR repeater antennas, the new antenna for the analog FM repeater was installed today, resorting both VA3XPR repeaters to normal operation.

If you haven’t tried it out already, please feel free to check-in to the analog FM repeater to see how the coverage is in your area.

About Don Trynor, VA3XFT

Don Trynor is a seasoned telecommunications professional with 16 years of industry experience and a licensed Canadian ham radio operator since 1988. Passionate about VHF/UHF repeater communications and digital modes, Don combines technical expertise with a love for exploring the outdoors through traveling, hiking, kayaking, biking, and astronomy.