The W7YAM-11 RMS Packet Gateway @ 144.920 MHz, located within the Yamhill Count EM EOC, was upgraded on Feb 6th, 2024. Removed the old hardware TNC and replaced it with a DRA-50M. Now supports VARA FM Wide as well as Packet via UZ7HO SoundModem. Like all the other W7YAM-XX gateways it will also perform as a Digipeater on both Packet and VARA FM using the Callsign-SSID of W7YAM-6 on the Gateways frequency. Not yet configured with RMS Relay. to behave as a Post Office if Internet becomes unavailable.
After resolving the issues, the W7OWO HF Trimode Gateway is back in service. Issues were discovered during multiple short term power outages during our 01/ 13/2024 ice storm. Approximately 1 inch of ice still on pavement as of writing. Power outages gave plenty of testing opportunities for reliability.