[InHam] Fw: Changes to 146.79 Columbus amateur radio repeater

[Dan Evans, N9RLA]

> NOTICE OF CHANGE IN 146.79 REPEATER, AS ANNOUNCED AT
> AUG> CARC MEETING>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
>   The recent repairs have made available the ability to require a PL tone
> for input to our repeater.  Our repeater already outputs a tone of 100 Hz.
> This output tone can be used to ensure that you hear only our repeater and
> not unwanted transmissions of 146.790 MHz.  Similarly the input tone will
> block 146.190 transmissions without the proper PL tone from triggering our
> repeater.  This will eliminate transmissions not intentionally aimed at
our
> repeater from causing annoying unintended hits. The input tone frequency
is
> preset to 100Hz, the same as the output.
>
>   Discussion concerned the desire to implement this input tone
requirement.
>
>
>
> **********
>
>
>
>   A motion was made to implement an input tone of 100Hz on the Columbus
> Amateur Radio Club's repeater [146.790-] as of October 1, 2002, except for
> regularly scheduled net meetings and emergency situations (including
severe
> weather nets).
>
>   Motion seconded.
>
>   Discussion included concerns for those with equipment without PL tone
> capabilities, regular but transient users of our repeaters being unaware
of
> the required input tone, and allowing adequate time that all local users
be
> informed of the change.
>
>   Motion passed.
>
>   It was allowed that the input tone may be activated prior to October 1
to
> promote awareness, general testing, and to block any unintended
> transmissions or interference immediately.  Don't be caught without
repeater
> access, get out those manuals and program in the 100Hz input tone for the
> CARC 146.790 repeater now!
>
>   This is not intended to make our repeater closed.  This 100Hz input tone
> will be public knowledge.  Our club repeater remains open to all properly
> licensed amateur radio operators.
>

Dan Evans N9RLA
Scottsburg, IN 47170
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Bartlett" <paulbartlett@insightbb.com>
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Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 10:18 PM
Subject: Changes to 146.79 Columbus amateur radio repeater