[SMCARA] Repeater Questions

[Walter Rupp]

Hi Dan et.al.
The 04/64 machine has been the mainstay repeater in Southern Maryland since about 1972. Being a conservative, I would be hesitant to change the format of this machine.The L. P. city machine has been the one that many have "cut their teeth on" in the VHF band. If the format was changed the cost of new equipment both at the repeater and for the users would need to be considered. If modified, I would hope that at least a second "normal" machine would be brought up to serve those not so sophisticated amateur users.
73 de W3GYT Walt



On Monday, August 25, 2014 2:36 PM, Bill Jones <merc669 at gmail.com> wrote:
 


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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