[PBARC] Moving of the 442.175 DMR repeater

[Steven Linzy]

I'm at favor but buy a cell phone booster with an Omni antenna  to help the
mifi


On Sun, Apr 17, 2022, 2:25 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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