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Repeater Activity in Cork ?

  • 31-07-2013 08:09PM
    #1
    Michael_Myers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭


    Hi ,

    I bought a mobile 2m / 70cm transceiver , and have programmed in the Cork repeaters.

    There appears to be lots (and lots) of silence ....have only heard a couple of transmissions.

    Am I missing something or is nothing happening on the Cork airwaves?


Comments

  • #2
    martinsvi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,729 ✭✭✭martinsvi


    what did you buy and are you able to access these repeaters? how far are you from them?


  • #3
    Michael_Myers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭Michael_Myers


    martinsvi wrote: »
    what did you buy and are you able to access these repeaters? how far are you from them?

    as a start, I bought a cheap beofeng and mag mount antenna for the car . Can access the repeaters no problem, but no activity.


  • #4
    coolerhash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 131 ✭✭coolerhash


    Was on the cork rep 2 days ago and all I get is interference when I try to have a QSO with someone so I don't bother with the cork rep anymore just use the helvic head one 145.675


  • #5
    Xantia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 682 ✭✭✭Xantia


    Yes the Helvick Head one is good for Cork City and surrounds even from a cheap handheld.
    I have used a Wouxun handheld into that repeater no problem.
    More info HERE
    Map of Helvick coverage HERE
    Listing of IRTS Repeaters HERE


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