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In the BEECN journal, the repeater is called the SWR1 SW Repeater. BEECN volunteers in Southwest Portland can pass radio traffic through it by setting their BEECN radios to channel 7. There are four essential parts to the BEECN repeater kit: the repeater, the antenna, the mast, and a power source. | In the BEECN journal, the repeater is called the SWR1 SW Repeater. BEECN volunteers in Southwest Portland can pass radio traffic through it by setting their BEECN radios to channel 7. There are four essential parts to the BEECN repeater kit: the repeater, the antenna, the mast, and a power source. | ||
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# '''Personal protective equipment (PPE).''' Volunteers operating the repeater should wear weather appropriate clothing and watertight footwear. Having a hardhat is VERY important, particularly as the mast is being assembled and raised. Gloves are important for avoiding pinch points on the mast. PBEM recommends wearing a reflective vest. | # '''Personal protective equipment (PPE).''' Volunteers operating the repeater should wear weather appropriate clothing and watertight footwear. Having a hardhat is VERY important, particularly as the mast is being assembled and raised. Gloves are important for avoiding pinch points on the mast. PBEM recommends wearing a reflective vest. | ||
# '''What is the wind doing?''' If winds are high, volunteers must not attempt to assemble the mast. If the mast is up and winds pick up, the repeater crew should carefully disassemble the mast and demobilize until winds die down. | # '''What is the wind doing?''' If winds are high, volunteers must not attempt to assemble the mast. If the mast is up and winds pick up, the repeater crew should carefully disassemble the mast and demobilize until winds die down. | ||
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