[PBARC] Fwd: Moving of the 442.175 DMR repeater

[Glenn Wolf]

 From Clint.



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Subject: 	Re: [PBARC] Moving of the 442.175 DMR repeater
Date: 	Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:47:45 -0500
From: 	clint yates <relaytech1960 at yahoo.com>
To: 	Glenn Wolf <glenn at arwolfpack.com>



Whoever works on it if we leave it there will need a Kevlar vest . I 
think the club should provide it😊

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 17, 2022, at 2:30 PM, Glenn Wolf <glenn at arwolfpack.com> wrote:
>
>  All -
>
> There are a few issues involved with why we are lolling at moving the 
> repeater(s).  I mentioned the environmental issues and the issue of 
> just physically being able to work on the equipment.   Along the same 
> lines our repeater custodian has voiced his concerns about just being 
> physically able to go to the sight and do the work.
>
> The relocation of the 70 repeater to the Hardin site is a lot more 
> “friendly” when it comes to performing maintenance.
>
> W0MS has been helping with repeater work as of late. Thanks Mike.
>
> Fortunately we have no expenses related to the mifi thanks to N5MNX 
> and to his generosity.
>
> If we keep the 440 repeater at its current location we will definitely 
> need someone to step up and work on the issues at the 440 site.   If 
> you are interested please let us know.
>
> Personally, if the issues we have at Simmons can be resolved I’m fine 
> with leaving it there.   We took a poll not long ago and the 
> overwhelming opinion was to keep the DMR setup intact.   I will defer 
> to Mike on addressing the pi-star issues.  He seems confident that 
> they can and will be resolved.
>
> My tentative vote is to leave the 440 machine where it is and as it is 
> contingent on finding someone willing to work that site and the 
> DMR/pi-star issues getting resolved.
>
> Glenn
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Apr 16, 2022, at 10:51, Glenn <glenn at arwolfpack.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> All -
>>
>> I’m sending out this “questionnaire” to get your thoughts on moving 
>> the 442.175 repeater.
>>
>> As you may know, the Simmons Bank location has served us well but 
>> there are issues with the site.  Many of them are environmental and 
>> just the ease of being able to work on the equipment.
>>
>> While no site has been identified we are considering looking for a 
>> site depending on the feedback we receive.  Our biggest issue is 
>> getting internet service.  Many companies won’t allow us to use their 
>> company internet (for obvious reasons) so that leaves us with using a 
>> mifi device.  Mifi devices don’t work well, if at all, in a metal 
>> building.
>>
>> I encourage you to share your thoughts but please be civil and 
>> respectful of those that might have differing opinions.
>>
>> Finally, if you know of someone who is not on this reflector and 
>> wants to be, please let me know by direct email not by replying to 
>> this email.
>>
>> Tnx es 73,
>>
>> Glenn
>>
>> N5RN
>>
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