Current Status of the National System

Kordia Agreement

The national system is now secure at several sites around the country due to a new deal with
Kordia . Many thanks go to all that made this happen .

Belmont

The Belmont National System is now back to normal power . The 11kv mains supply was re-connected
Thu 25th after the upgrade to the Transpower HV DC link above our feeder

Peter
ZL3TC
Christchurch

some reports of distorted audio from local users

Brynderwyn

The Brynderwyn National System repeater 434.950, has had the mains power line repaired and back on air

Kapiti

There is a minor problem with interference on this node . Investigations continue

Wharite

Mains fail alarm sounded most of Tue 15 May due to scheduled repairs of 11kv line . Alarm re-set tonight ( 15 May )

Mt Studholme

There are reports of fading to this link , possibly due to tree obstruction at the south port of Christchurch site at Marley's Hill

General Comments :

We have had some reports of Un Authorised extensions from other bands causing issues to the system . All connections to the system must be approved , meet links specs and hold a current
licence with the RSM . Owners will be asked to turn them off when they are located

Work continues on the re-installation of the MASTERTON port of the National System, which has not operated for several years .

The number of LOCK ONs we are getting due to jammed microphones is increasing . Please install and use a mic clip in your shack and vehicle . If you have a desk mic with a locking PTT please disable it !! Many hours of trustees time and phone calls result in tracking down the offending transmitter .

Thankyou

Status updated 15 May 2012