VE3TCB - Ipperwash Beach, Ontario

The VE3TCB repeater is located at a privately owned farm on the Ravenswood Road between Thedford and Ravenswood, just minutes from Ipperwash Beach on the shores of Lake Huron. The equipment is located in the loft of the barn, while the antenna is located at the top of the grain elevator approximately 160 feet above the ground.

VE3TCB Repeater Information:

Location:	Ipperwash Beach (81°55'W 43°10'N)
Frequency:	146.940MHz -
In Service:	1990
Transceiver:	General Electric Mastr Exec
Power Output:	60 Watts
PL Frequency:	123.0Hz, Not required to access repeater
Controller:	Link Comm RLC-4 with DVR
Antenna:	Sinclair SRL-224, 4-bay dipole 6.0dB gain.
Antenna Height:	160 Feet above ground
Duplexer:	Sinclair six cavity Res-Lok
Emergency Power:	Yes

Link Transceiver Information:

Frequency:	444.400MHz + (VE3SUE)
Power Output:	8 Watts
Antenna:	Sinclair corner reflector
Antenna Height:	160 Feet

Site Pictures:
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	A distant view of the Ipperwash site. The antennas are located at the top of the grain elevator, 160ft above the ground.
	Telephoto image of the platform, showing the VHF 4-bay dipole, and the UHF corner reflector pointing to London.
	Work completed, Dan VE3FLK descends the ladder from the top of the structure.
	Looking North towards Port Franks, the Ravenswood Rd can be seen in the foreground approximately one kilometer away.
	Looking straight down at the farm yard, you can see our vehicles.
	Front view of the repeater shows (top to bottom, left to right) Local speaker, controller, UHF mic, VHF control head, fuse panel and Standard transceiver.
	Rear view of the equipment, you can see the amplifier and the link board.
	A view of the table in the loft, showing the power supply, duplexer and repeater.
	The repeater is only accessible to people by ladder, any equipment must be brought in or out by rope.

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