[SMCARA] Repeater Questions

[Daniel Metcalf]

Jim,

These are my thoughts exactly. That is why I suggested maybe we sponsor a
second repeater in the 70cm band that is If someone has the space for it.
I do think it would be nice to have a space where we can experiment with
DMR or C4FM but not at the expense of leaving Club Members behind.
-- 
Dan Metcalf -- KB3UUN
c. 301 769 1111


On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 2:37 PM, jpsmith <jpsmith at md.metrocast.net> wrote:

> I don't know what percentage of our club members have consumed the digital
> koolaid. But for basic short range informal communication support for the
> good the many.....and many differenty budgets.... I would just leave it as
> it is. For me, like many, I would not spend the money to upgrade my
> equipment to digital. SO, I would just drop off the repeater.  N3NVJim
>
>
> Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 4G LTE via Verizon Wireless.
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Daniel Metcalf
> Date:08/25/2014 1:38 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: smcara at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [SMCARA] Repeater Questions
>
> 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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