W8MSU Repeater Final Alignment!
The W8MSU repeater has been professionally aligned by Jeff Broughton WB8RJY, owner of Communications Services in Mason, MI. As a result, we are able to reconnect the forward amplifier and put some power behind the system! Coverage has expanded into the greater Lansing Metro Area, including Bath, Dewitt, Grand Ledge, Williamston, and Mason.
The repeater is now available with the following features:
Analog: Tone Squelch 77 Hz (necessary on analog-only radios so digital noise isn’t heard)
Allstar: 27664
Echolink: W8MSU-R, 442900
Digital: C4FM
Wires-X: US-WM-Connect, 21335
Hotspots: YSF US-WM-Connect, 21335
W8MSU Base Coverage (4.5dB @ 20ft)
W8MSU Mobile Coverage (2dB @ 6ft)
W8MSU HT Coverage (0dB @ 4ft)
The club would like to thank the following generous hams for their contribution to this project (in no particular order):
Al W8RXY for his time, work, resources, and expertise in RF systems.
Mike W8MW for his generous equipment donations including repairing the amps and power supplies as well as donation of a new Pi for Allstar/Echolink. Mike also provides the router and programming for access to 44net.
Jeff WB8RJY for aligning and verifying the full system at his Mason shop.
Frank NF8M for his generous donation of funding for a new Yaesu repeater.
Charlie KE8ZRH (student Vice President 24-25) for his time, effort, and knowledge.
Mike N8UKF for his donation of the PC to run Wires-X and knowledge on Yaesu repeaters and the Fusion system.
Ed W8EO for his efforts in securing funding via the ARDC and his skill in coordination.
Jay NT0Y for his efforts and coordination as well as donation of the HRI-200 for Wires-X and a radio and sound interface for Allstar/Echolink.
Aryan (student Treasurer 24-25) for gracefully and quickly navigating MSU systems to disperse funding for the project.