Repeater Site Progress – July 28th – Valdosta Amateur Radio Club

Repeater Site Progress – July 28th

The repeater team met today to install the cable tray in the new equipment room. The tray itself was custom built from materials purchased from Home Depot. It took most of the day to mount everything but the project is coming together as the various work projects are completed. Some the last major items to be done is to now finish the grounding and bonding of the equipment and custom building of the RF cables from the repeater equipment to the polyphaser or lightning protection rack. The team really appreciates everyone’s financial support and those who have given their time to the project. If you would like to help out or would like a project tour please contact the repeater committee.

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