The system currently comprises a Yaesu DR2-XE System Fusion repeater, Mini PC, Wires-X interface (HRI-200) and a 6 Cavity Duplexer.

The repeater is currently setup in Full Auto mode, detecting which mode is being used for access and will then output in the same mode. It will switch between Analogue and Digital mode depending on what is received. It is not possible for both Analogue and Digital to be in use at the same time.

Analogue users will require a 94.8Hz CTCSS tone to open the repeater, It is also recommended users also set a 94.8Hz CTCSS tone squelch, to avoid hearing the 9600 baud Digital signal when the repeater is being used by digital users.

The repeater currently does not indicate that the signal on the input has gone (no pips) so treat it like you would as a simplex chat, but please leave a short break to enable other users to come in. It will identify itself in CW on initial access, if it hs not been used for 20 minutes and then every 10 minutes, including after last use. It will not ID when not in use.

The Cavity Duplexer allows the use of one antenna for transmit and receive, avoiding a difference in coverage between TX and RX.

The Wires-X interface is connected via the Mini PC to the internet and will allow users to connect to other repeaters and groups.

There will almost certainly be some confusion initally, between analogue and digital users of the repeater. We ask you to be tolerant when an analogue user, for example, using tone squelch, transmits over the top of a digital user.