[HCRA] Fw: [mras_general] Digest Number 215

Fri, 7 Mar 2003 21:15:07 -0500

                               Eric Tuller   N1QKO
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      1. New England Simplex Email Group and Database
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   Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2003 09:04:59 -0500
   From: rb <[email protected]>
Subject: New England Simplex Email Group and Database

Hi all,

I am looking to spread the word about an effort I am trying to accomplish

involving simplex frequencies on ham radio. In my position as Western MA 
Director of NESMC (http://www.nesmc.org), the repeater coordination body
of 
MA, RI, ME, and NH, I often get asked about simplex operations occurring
in 
the area. Since there is no current database of simplex activity in New 
England I have begun an effort to create one.

As you are aware, simplex activity has begun to increase with the 
availability of Internet connected nodes like IRLP, EchoLink, etc. as
well 
as the proliferation of simplex repeaters and remote bases. Many
emergency 
nets are beginning to make use of simplex nets for contingency purposes.
My 
goal is to create a database (covering all of New England) where simplex 
users can VOLUNTARILY add their data to the database. By doing this they 
can attract other users to their systems (if desired), provide 
self-coordination of simplex activities to reduce interference, and to 
provide contact information for interference resolution.

I would appreciate it greatly if you can disseminate this information to 
your members and any other interested parties. By doing so it is my hope 
that our bands will be more practical and enjoyable to use. Please feel 
free to contact me for further information.

New England Simplex Email Group and Database: 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nesimplex/

Thank you,

Rob Bellville, N1NTE
WMA NESMC Director

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