[SMCARA] 64 Repeater usage.

[Tom Shelton, ND3N]

Has anyone considered doing a survey of club members and see if there kis a better day and/or time for the net.  For me, I'm settled in and relaxing by 8:30, but I could check in at 7:00 or 7:30.


Tom Shelton, ND3N240-434-3811
If it ain't broke,  let's fix it until it is...


-------- Original message --------
From: jbr13 at md.metrocast.net 
Date: 2/2/2016  1:23 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: smcara at mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [SMCARA] 64 Repeater usage. 

Speaking of the 64 machine, and usage.   Tonight at 8:30 we will have 
our weekly SMCARA Tuesday Night Net.  Tune up the 64 machine tonight and 
check in!!!  If the net dwindles down much farther we may have to stop 
doing it.  I know there are a few that don't want that to happen. The 
net doesn't run very long, even KC3ERI can usually stay up late enough 
for it! Hi Hi   Help us make our net better, show up and say hello!


Jason Rearick
N3YUG









On 02-02-2016 11:45 AM, Rene Ramirez wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> Since I am the repeater trustee I wanted to say a few words about its
> acceptable usage if I may.  First off, there is not going to be 
> anything
> written beyond what is in this email.  And I hope we do not have to 
> have
> anything written so with that.
> 
> 1.  Use it!
> 
> Please feel free to use it,  It's an open repeater and available for 
> use so
> check in, say hi, listen and help others as needed.
> 
> 2.  Be respectful.
> 
> We may have had a problem years ago but I have heard no issues lately.  
> No
> 80M style "Ethanol nets" please.  keep partisan issues to a minimum and 
> be
> respectful of others.  NUF SAID.
> 
> 3.  Nets/Special events/Emergencies.
> 
> Until ARES/RACES has there own system up, this is the primary repeater 
> for
> the county and if any of those agencies need to take control for
> testing/training/real event, they have explicit permission to take 
> control
> of the repeater for the event and all regular amateur use is MINIMIZED
> until its completed or the emergency is passed and the repeater is 
> returned
> to normal amateur use. Again, if ARES/RACES is Net Control Station 
> (NCS),
> all other routine amateur use is minimized.  I've Never seen a problem
> before but now its out there.
> 
> Scheduled nets:  The Tuesday evening net has priority until there is no
> longer a net so close yout your conversation prior to net start.  The 
> only
> exception is ARES/RACES/Declared emergency.
> 
> Special events:  If you are doing an event and are going to need 
> priority
> use of the repeater please Mr/Ms event coordinator, send me an email of 
> the
> date/time/event.  Your answer is going to be 99.99% yes (Remember
> ARES/RACES exceptions) but just let me know so I can make sure there 
> are no
> conflicts.  When there is a special event on, the repeater usage is 
> under
> control of the Event NCS so regular amateur traffic is minimized until
> he/she returns it to regular amateur use.
> 
> Another note about emergencies.  Remember folks, the words
> BREAK/HELP/QRRR/MAYDAY/SOS are NOT USED unless there is a specific need 
> and
> if you have that need wait for an opening, say your callsign and the
> pro-word THREE TIMES (W3BNY BREAK-BREAK BREAK).  you have the repeater 
> and
> all amateurs assist as appropriate (preferably the NCS).
> 
> 4.  Technical issues or Inappropriate usage:
> 
> If the repeater goes nuts/locks up/whatever, please say something on 
> either
> here on the reflector or call someone so we can get it at the least 
> shut
> down.
> 
> If there is inappropriate usage or a user abusing others or just
> being...obnoxious...Do not confront the offender.  Take down or record
> preferably as much of the issue as you can (date/time/callsign/what is
> happening) and let me know.  If its that egregious/flagrant/horrid CALL
> ME!  I'm in the book and I will see if immediate steps need to be taken
> (shut down of the repeater).
> 
> That's it.   I know we have rarely had any serious issues on this 
> repeater
> and I continue to hope that we do not during my tenure as the repeater
> trustee.
> 
> 73 and promise to say HI more often on the 64/Tuesday night net!
> 
> Rene W3BNY
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