The YL3RNO 70 cm FM repeater is now operational at Šlītere Lighthouse, enabling radio amateurs to communicate over a wider area in Northern Kurzeme.
The antenna is located 25 m above ground level and approximately 102 m above sea level.
Frequencies:
- Transmit frequency: 438.700 MHz
- Receive frequency: 431.100 MHz (no access tone required)
Locator: KO17DP
Equipment: Aerial Oy AV1914H antenna, Finland; TP-Radio BS2000 repeater.
The repeater covers part of Northern Kurzeme, and the limits of its coverage area are still being determined. The equipment was installed on 2 October by Ivars Juris Haanes (LA9TKA/YL3NO), Ervins (YL2CQ), Ivars (YL3RS), and Mareks (YL3ND).
Special thanks to Ivars Juris Haanes (LA9TKA/YL3NO) for donating the repeater equipment to the amateur radio community, making a significant contribution to the development of amateur radio communications in the region.
Thank you to Miks (YL3GY) for handling the legal formalities.