[HCARC] NWS test

[kd5wdq .]

NWS, HCARC team,

Want to thank Terry and Harvey in helping during a test last night.  Due to
WX,
I was called into the NWS.  Harvey/Terry was able to connect to the NWS via
the Boerne 145.190 repeater.  There was some noise, yet completely readable
signal via the NWS 17-element antenna.  Tried the other Boerne repeater, and
could not connect.

This may be the best option to a RF only backup plan to the Kerrville area.
My question:  anyone know if this repeater is under backup power??
(does the Kerrville repeater have backup power?)  And will the Boerne
repeater owner
allow us to use?

Another question:  can the hams in Fredricksburg connect to the Kerrville
repeater?
My thought is can we use the Kerrville repeater to pass messages in/out of
Fredricksburg?
That way, Kerrville becomes the HUB that takes in all the surrounding
area's and funnels
traffic to the NWS.   Would this be OK to the Kerrville hams?

Sorry for so many questions,
--eddie

ps: always looking for input and idea's.