[ETS/PARC List] Proper Repeater Operation

[Joe Cash]

Len,

I'm assuming the challenge here relates to the repeater being connected to a network. While the networks are great, the concept of requesting that members not use the repeater to "ragchew" poses a challenge, and is contrary to the historical use of this repeater. 

Perhaps a compromise can be reached.

Regards,

Joe Cash
W2OZO
Past President of ETS


> On Jan 9, 2018, at 10:47 AM, "lengriff at optimum.net" <lengriff at optimum.net> wrote:
> 
> The function of a ' REPEATER ' has not changed even though we now have
> capabilities of linking many together.
> 
> 
> 
>    A repeater has the capability of connecting VHF/UHF stations over a long
> distance. Since there are MANY stations that use a repeater, it is
> 
> IMPROPER to ' Rag Chew ' for long periods on a repeater system. This
> practice ' CLOGS ' the repeater and prevents it's PRIMARY use: to
> 
> alllow distant stations to contact each other on VHF/UHF. After making
> contact, stations should switch to a SIMPLEX frequency to continue a lengthy
> Rag Chew.
> 
> 
> 
>    IF a conversation IS in progress on a repeater system,  it is IMPORTANT
> to leave 1-2 seconds between transmissions to allow a break-in.
> 
> 
> 
> It is unfortunate that the ' Courtesy Beep ' on the repeater is now
> pointless. It used to signify that the ' Talk Timer ' on the repeater had
> reset, and it was clear to again transmit.
> 
> The beep was always delayed, to force users to wait. I will try to suggest
> that AllStar modify the software to allow a variable delay for the courtesy
> beep.
> 
> 
> 
> I was always taught, and the ARRL confirms:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ON THE REPEATER
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Repeaters serve in the first place to extend the operating range of portable
> and mobile stations on VHF/UHF.
> 
> Use simplex wherever possible. Using repeaters to make contacts between two
> fixed stations should be an exception.
> 
> If you want to talk via the repeater while it is already in use, wait for a
> pause between transmissions to announce your call.
> 
> Only use the term ‘break’ or even better ‘break break break’ in an emergency
> or life-threatening situation. Better is to say ‘break break break with
> emergency traffic’.
> 
> Stations using the repeater should pause until its carrier drops out or a
> beep appears, to avoid inadvertent doubling (simultaneous transmission) and
> to allow time for new stations to identify. 
> 
> Pausing usually also allows the timer to reset, avoiding a time-out.
> 
> Do not monopolize the repeater. Repeaters are there not only for you and
> your friends. Be conscious that others may want to use the repeater as well;
> be obliging.Keep your contacts through a repeater short and to the point.
> 
> Repeaters should not serve to inform the XYL that you are on your way home
> and that lunch can be served... Contacts through amateur radio concern
> primarily the technique of radio communications.
> 
> Don’t break into a contact unless you have something significant to add.
> Interrupting is no more polite on the air than it is in person.
> 
> Interrupting a conversation without identification is not correct and in
> principle it constitutes illegal interference.
> 
> If you frequently use a particular repeater consider supporting those that
> keep that repeater on the air.
> 
> 
> 
> LEN
> 
> WB2HKK
> 
> 
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