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GMRS repeater is online in TEST MODE.
Update #7
11/6/25 - The GMRS repeater is now online. The repeater will operate in a test mode until the solar power system is installed and final adjustments are made. Scheduled downtime will occur periodically to facilitate the installation of the solar power system, so if you attempt communication using the repeater and its not working, no worries. We will attempt minimal downtime and post the status on the website.
Please share your signal reports via the contact section or our Facebook page.
Update #6
9/15/25 - We were put in contact with Vertical Technology Solutions, LLC, based in Hagerstown, Maryland, who promptly responded to our request for assistance to fix a failed connector on the 7/8" hard line. A two-person crew arrived the following day to replace the connector and load test the line to ensure its performance. Vertical Technology Solutions donated their time, material, and expertise to benefit the community.
We express our sincere gratitude to Vertical Technology Solutions, LLC, for their exceptional generosity and prompt response to our needs! A special thank you also goes to Ed Richardson for the referral.
Update #5
9/12/25 - There is now an antenna in the sky!
Update #4
9/8/25 - The tower is fully erected with the first set of guy wires installed. This week, the top set of guy wires will be installed which will allow installing the antenna and feed line. It's a slower than anticipated work in progress, but progress is still progress!
Update #3
7/20/25 - More tower work completed. Three more sections and guy wires are all that is left. Then work will start on the antenna and 7/8" hard line, and grounding.
Update #2
7/4/25 - Painting of the tower commenced a few days ago, and the first tower section was installed today. The final tower height will be 65ft with the tip of the antenna at 75ft.
Update #1
6/21/25 - The first tower section was set, and 4400 lbs of concrete was poured for the foundation. The concrete will cure for 1.5-2 weeks before the remaining tower sections, 7/8 inch feed line, and antenna are installed.
A special thank you to Tyler Noll for his help pouring the concrete.
The Tower Has Arrived
6/9/25 - The 65ft Rohn 25G tower has arrived from Illinois. The recent periods of rain have delayed site work for the foundation, but expected completion is within the next two weeks.
Ground Breaking For Tower Site
5/10/25 - Site work for the tower began today. Site work includes digging a 4x4x3 foundation, rebar framing, and setting a 5ft section of tower while filling with a few hundred pounds of concrete. The next steps are installing the remaining tower sections, antenna and feed line.
The tower being installed is a Rohn 25G. Final height to be determined.
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