SARC North Repeater Site

The North Repeater site is provided courtesy of the City of Surrey for shared use by SARC and SEPAR. It is located at the Concord Tower, near the intersection of 100th Avenue and King George Boulevard. Radio equipment is securely housed in a utility room above the 36th floor, with antennas mounted on the rooftop directly above, offering an excellent line of sight in all directions.

Coverage Area

Thanks to its high elevation, the North Repeater provides full 360-degree coverage. It serves not only the entire city of Surrey but also extends into the Fraser Valley, northern Washington State, and even reaches as far as eastern Vancouver Island under favorable conditions.

Installed Equipment

Much of the equipment at this site was acquired over time through Gaming Grants and generous donations. It includes:

• Home-built 10 GHz and 24 GHz beacons with dedicated antennas

• Kenwood TKR-751 VHF repeater paired with a TPL RXR power amplifier

• Kenwood TKR-851 UHF repeater with TPL RXR amplifier (not currently in use)

• Bridgecom BCR-220 repeater for the 220 MHz band

• Yaesu DR-2X Fusion repeater with Wires-X HRI-200 node (supports both FM and Fusion Digital modes on UHF)

• Arcom RC810 repeater controller

• Samlex SEC80BRM power supply

• Sinclair duplexers and antennas for 2m, 220 MHz, and 440 MHz bands

• VARA-capable Winlink gateway

BC WARN Integration

This site also houses a critical node on the BC WARN (Wide-Area Radio Network) system, a high-availability microwave network used for emergency communications and resilient data connectivity. The Concord Tower node provides essential service to the Fraser Valley region and acts as a backbone for multiple other BC WARN nodes. Several linked sites depend entirely on this hub for their continued operation, making it one of the most important points in the province-wide network.

Ongoing Role in the Network

The North Repeater site is a cornerstone of the SARC/SEPAR communications infrastructure. Its central location and broad coverage make it essential for both day-to-day amateur radio activity and emergency communication support. Continued maintenance and potential future upgrades help ensure its readiness for a wide range of operational scenarios.