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British Columbia Frequency Modulation Communications Association
VE7RPT 443.525 MHz (+5 MHz) (PL 136.5Hz*)
This repeater can be (and usually is) linked to VE7RPT-VHF via the BCFMCA AllStarLink Hub, providing cross-band functionality.
In 2025, this repeater was changed out to use a Motorola Quantar. The power amplifier is rated for 110W continuous duty.
This repeater is coupled to the same receive antenna as the VE7RAG-UHF DMR repeater. It utilizes a Sinclair receiver multi-coupler achieve this.
The normal power output has been set to run 100W.
This repeater uses a GPS disciplined oscillator to provide a high stability and highly accurate frequency reference to the Quantar. This means the Quantar transmits a VERY accurate 145.940MHz frequency (sub-PPM accuracy).
*The machine is normally configured for carrier access (no tone required). However, it does transmit a PL tone of 136.5Hz on its output. This allows users to set their radios for PL decode to reduce intermod problems (in their radio).
This repeater is powered by an emergency power system to provide high availabily.
This repeater is controlled using a Raspberry Pi, running AllStarLink ASL3 and is configured as Node 435452. It is normally connected to the BCFMCA AllStarLink Hub, Node 435450.
This repeater uses a multi-receiver voting system, utilizing AllStarLink VOTER technology. Receiver voting allows strategically placed receivers to listen for users, and send their received signal back to the "voter", which in turn selects the strongest signal to be broadcast on the transmitter. We currently do not have additional receivers installed, but are looking at adding some. You can monitor the voting system in real time on the UHF VOTER status page.
| Description | Manufacturer | Model |
| Transmitter | Motorola | QUANTAR |
| Receiver | Motorola | QUANTAR |
| Power Amplifier | Glenayre | QUANTAR |
| Controller | AllStarLink | ASL3 |
| Duplexer | Sinclair Labs. | Q3330E |
| Receiver Multicoupler | Sinclair Labs. | RM31202N |
| Feedline | Andrew "Heliax" | LDF5-50A |
| Antenna | Sinclair Labs. | SRL-310C4 |
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| VE7RPT Quantar | VE7RPT VOTER | VE7RPT GPSDO |