Thursday, July 11, 2024
Meeting Time: 7:00 pm
Online event (via Zoom): Please register on meetup.com to obtain the Zoom link.
Lecture
This seminar will present an overview of VHF/UHF repeaters. George will present a guided tour of the components that comprise a contemporary VHF/UHF analog repeater. He will discuss the many issues that a successful repeater organization requires to get right.
This presentation provides an overview and key features of the components. It is not intended as an “in-depth” investigation of each component; but instead provide a starting point of what needs to be considered.
Topics that will be discussed include:
- What is a Repeater
- Coverage Area
- Site Environment
- Antenna System
- Power Source
- Receiver
- Transmitter
- Controller
- Linking
- Security
- Laws & Regulations
- Future Directions for Repeaters
Speaker Bio:
George Sullivan is a Life Senior IEEE Member who earned his bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University, and his master’s degree from Polytechnic University (now NYU Tandon School of Engineering).
He was an Adjunct Professor at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering where he taught graduate courses. He worked at Northrop Grumman and became a Technical Fellow. He retired in 2015. He also worked as Chief Engineer of WLIR-FM, RF engineer at Fairchild Space & Defense Systems, Master Control engineer at WLIW/TV21, & Telecare’s Chief Engineer.
George is currently the Vice-President of LIMARC, a 501c3 organization who promotes ham radio for public safety, experimentation, and STEM education.
He is a judge for LISEF, the Long Island Science & Engineering Fair, and he is a merit badge counselor for the Boy Scouts of America. His personal interests include acoustics, classical and choral music, pipe organs, ham radio, electronics, networks, travel, and bicycling.
Notes
So that you can enjoy July 4th with your family, this meeting is not being held on our usual first Thursday of the month.
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