[SMCARA] Repeater Questions

[Bill Jones]

Listening on the radio, I thought a lot of interest was being given to DMR.
So what are the advantage and downsides to either. Both take up 12.5Khz
Bandwidth (DMR/System Fusion) as opposed to D-Star 6.25Khz.


On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 1:38 PM, Daniel Metcalf <kb3uun at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have been approached through email several times in the last week by
> different individuals about converting out .64 machine to one that can
> support digital communications. To be specific they have requested to
> convert to the System Fusion by Yaesu. There are some drawbacks and some
> advantages. I would like to use this email as a way to start a discussion
> as to what the club would like to do.
>
> Personally I would like to leave the .64 as it is but maybe sponsor an
> second repeater and have it in reside in the 70cm band. Maybe use the K3NHK
> for the repeater's call. Please send me any thought you might have on this
> subject and include possible locations for a second repeater if you agree
> with me. Right now without installing a new tower in my back yard I have no
> idea where a second repeater would be hosted.
>
> Discussion is now open. Have FUN!
>
> --
> Dan Metcalf -- KB3UUN
> c. 301 769 1111
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