BBARC Station K5FD-R Alpine
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EchoLink will continue to be supported for remote access to our 2m repeater system. We are exploring additional digital access methods that may be added in the future.
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About the K5FD-R Server
The server runs on Minix Windows 10 computer connected by Ethernet cable to the router. The Intenet connection is fiber with 50/100 Mbps download/upload speeds. There is a USB radio interface on the Minix computer and connected to a Motorola radio transmitting at 5W. A yagi antenna points at Elephant Mountain (the 02 repeater) and has a clear line of sight and 16 miles away.
Station Manager
The station manager is Scott KI5ANQ.