We are using OTR2s along with KPC3's here in the Yukon on Mountain top solar sites. with no issues.
One nice thing with them is the ability to have them beacon the voltages from the batteries. The VY1RHP-1 digi at Hayes Peak out side of Johnsons Crossing YT. I have the OTR2 directly connected to the Batteries and the Radio on a 9.5 volt buss on the back of the Daniels repeater racks. The Daniels repeater go into a sleep mode at 10.2 volts so this in turn shuts of the APRS radio. VY1RHP-1 is OTR2 VY1HCH-1 is OTR2 Also with the Authorized List you can remote access them and save a expensive Heli trip to change programing. and will soon be adding another to a future site this month. Malcolm VY1FC --- In [email protected], "w4vab" <w4...@...> wrote: > > I have suggested that our local digipeater group replace a lightning damaged > TNC with an OT2m. A couple of the other members question the suitability of > the OT2m for use at remote mountain location under solar power. > > Please give me some comments on the suitability of the OT2m for use in > permanent digipeater installations at solar powered remote locations. > > It would also be helpful to have the callsigns or locations of some of the > installations. > > Thanks, > > Hugh, W4VAB >
