Category Archives: FM Repeater

WB3DZO Upgrades

Posted on April 3, 2018 by kb3plx

The BRATS are rolling out improvements to the WB3DZO linked repeater network, including new antennas and feedlines, and newer, more reliable repeater controllers. The first site is already upgraded, providing much improved 2m reception to the north, and expanding our … Continue reading →

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The BRATS Bring Yaesu C4FM Digital to Baltimore!

Posted on October 10, 2015 by kb3plx

The BRATS successfully deployed our first Yaesu DR-1X digital for our 443.350 standalone repeater. The DR-1X supports traditional FM voice, as well as Yaesu’s new digital C4FM mode. The 443.350 repeater will operate in “full auto” mode, transmitting digital out … Continue reading →

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BRATS Approved for Yaesu Fusion!!!

Posted on July 6, 2015 by kb3plx

The BRATS have been approved for the Yaesu Fusion DR-1X program. While we don’t intend to change our main linked repeater to digital at this time, we will begin the process of rolling out C4FM on our standalone and portable … Continue reading →

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Meeting update!

Posted on November 4, 2013 by kb3plx

Be sure to attend the Monday, Nov 11, 2013 meeting at 7:00 PM at the Pikesville Library for a demonstration of the new 147.030 repeater network! Learn what the new messages mean! See how we’ll be cutting down interference/noise! See … Continue reading →

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BRATS Infrastructure

Posted on September 29, 2013 by kb3plx

As a part of the 147.030 repeater project, the BRATS have built a high-speed wireless network across our sites in Baltimore. Here’s N3GXH climbing his tower to set up a 1.3 mile link: We currently have links of 1.3, 9.4, … Continue reading →

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Link established: 9 miles

Posted on July 18, 2013 by kb3plx

The BRATS successfully created a 9 mile wifi link between a receive site and the transmit site. We hope to have the new repeater operational for a test this weekend, and a demonstration site available at the Hamfest.

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