EMO Zone off link:
(Nov 5 @ 08:00): It is reported that the EMO Zone (VE1BM-VHF, VE9STG, VE9STJ) is out of the linking system. The repeaters are working locally, but not linked to each other and not linkable to the network. This has been reported and repairs are awaited.
In the meantime, if an emergency arises, users should tune to repeaters which overlap the EMO Zone coverage area required (i.e. VE1PD, VE1BM-UHF, VE1BI, VE9GMI, VE9STM, VE9MBY, etc.)
As of Tuesday, January 30, the Miramichi repeater at Chaplin Island Road (VE9MIR 147.150+) is fully CTCSS enabled - users will need to use a PL tone of 151.4 Hz to transmit via the repeater. For a full list of updated repeaters, visit the IRG revamp page.
The solar-powered Mount Carleton Park repeater (VE9MCP 147.120+) is now linked into the IRG system grouped with the North-West Zone. Any reports of operation are appreciated, as there were issues with audio which now seem to be resolved.
As of Friday, November 24, the solar-powered Mount Carleton repeater was fully CTCSS enabled - users will need to use a PL tone of 151.4 Hz to transmit via the repeater. For a full list of updated repeaters, visit the IRG revamp page.
As of Monday, December 4, the East Zone repeaters are fully CTCSS enabled - users will need to use a PL tone of 151.4 Hz to transmit via these repeater. This includes Moncton VE1MTN (147.090 +), Acadieville VE9ACD (145.430 -) and Sackville VE9SKV (145.230 -). For a full list of updated repeaters, visit the IRG revamp page.
Update Note: The repeater has intermittent audio loss out to other repeaters, users on other repeaters may sometimes hear only carrier and no audio from users on VE9GMI. The Campobello Island (VE9GMI 146.955 -) is now linked with the South West Zone. The repeater had been stand-alone after being moved from Grand Manan Island, following a decommissioning of that site. Also note the revamp page has updated information, it previously listed the offset as a “+” it should have read “-“ (minus).
As of Wednesday, October 11, the Stanley VE9NRV repeater (147.030) is fully CTCSS enabled - users will need to use a PL tone of 151.4 Hz to transmit via the repeater. For a full list of updated repeaters, visit the IRG revamp page.
Update: (Sept 26) All repeaters on North-West Zone (VE9SQN, VE9RCV, VE9GFL and VE9STL) are now fully CTCSS enabled (151.4 Hz PL tone on TX and RX)
Update: (Sept 27) All repeaters on West Zone (VE9KMT, VE9IRG and VE1PD) are now fully CTCSS enabled (151.4 Hz PL tone on TX and RX)
For more information about the phase-in of CTCSS and other changes to the IRG system, visit the IRG revamp page.
The VE9SID repeater in St-Isidore / Tracadie area (146.700) and VE9VDR Seven Mile Ridge / Campbellton (147.390) were both upgraded on August 14 to be fully CTCSS enabled on both TX and RX. You will need to enable CTCSS (PL tone) of 151.4 Hz to operate those repeaters when transmitting. Setting the CTCSS on the receive of your radio at your end is optional, but can help eliminate stray signals on the same frequency as your local repeater.
Updated July 27: VE9NRV repeater (147.030) is back on-air, hardware has been replaced following a lightning strike at the site last week. The Stanley and Grand Lake repeaters are back in normal operation.
The VE9GMI (146.955 -) is now in operation on Campobello Island, with CTCSS set to 151.4 Hz. The Bunker Hill location replaces the former Grand Manan Island site, which was decomissioned. As of June 20, the repeater is "stand alone" but will be linkable in the near future, as part of the South West Zone.