06.13.2020 KG4MRA Repeater - Spare Quantar failure

Post date: Jun 17, 2020 4:12:4 PM

~Noon Saturday 6/13/2020 the spare Quantar repeater went bonkers, not the carrier lock problem, full blown multi-module failure, all LED's in Pinball machine mode. Control Op Mike Owens went onsite at WTVR tower site, and reverted back to the main Quantar repeater, which remains in service until further notice. The main Quantar was itself experiencing random low rate carrier on locks, which were/are being handled by remote power cycle. This will be the standing situation, until the board of directors, has a funded plan to repair or replace the Quantars. For the last several days, the main Quantar has been stable, but no doubt, the carrier lock problem will return, today, tomorrow, next month, next year.... totally intermittent. BOD will have a plan soon for the longer term. 73's all, Brewer Pedin, W4MGA, MRA President.