Current Status of the National System
Kordia Agreement
The national system is now secure at several sites around the country due to a new deal with Kordia . Many thanks go to all that made this happen . Please support the Kordia Power Stations award running in Jan on the National System . Details on this website
Mt Egmont
The South link transmitter at Klondyke was replaced on April 22nd but with a lower power unit . Hopefully fading wont be so much of an issue in the colder months on the path from Klondyke to Egt
Blue Duck
This vital part of the system has been repaired and delivered back to the site . A big thanks to Kordia
for their assistance with this .
Waitomo
This node is currently Not Operational
Dunedin
interference investigations continue may be switched off for extended periods
Rotorua
This node is currently off air . controller being rebuilt
Mt Studholm , Mt Cargill , Balclutha
There are reports of pulsing interference on this section belived to be caused by a crane controller or similar device . Some areas may be isolated inc Dunedin
Updated 22 April 2019
if you have further info or need additional info ( if available ) please email ( nationalsysteminfo at gmail dot com )
Please be considerate to other users of the system . NO long conversations. If your contact is local please switch to Simplex or a Local repeater . Some sites are solar powered and have limited battery supply in the Winter months , esp in cloudy conditions . Even if your conversation is LOCAL you are transmitted to the FULL national system in both islands . If you are considering running a net please dont exceed 15 minutes duration leave 3 second gaps and making it out of busy times esp commuter time eg 8 to 8.30 am and 5 to 5.30pm regions
Severe fading and drop outs may occur on the Christchurch to Dunedin section of the national system
A pirate is known to be operating in the Waikato / Auck area the normal idiot noises and language being used please report to trustees in the Auck area if you have any info . We have had some reports of Un Authorised extensions from other bands causing issues to the system . All connections to the system must be approved , meet links specs and hold a current licence with the RSM .
Recently we have been asked about Internet Access to the National System. Due to key up delays , audio quality , security and the cost of running a dedicated fibre connection / digital microwave link to a suitable injection point , this is not possible at the present time .