[PARC] C4FM

[Bob]

I have several 2m C4FM devices.

I believe you are confusing C4FM digital connectivity, radio to radio, with WIRES-X, allowing global connectivity to other internet-connected repeater/servers which was prototyped using the VE3BUY repeater some 3 or 4 years ago. I was unaware at that time of the available WIRES-X functionality and so did not experiment with it when it was installed at VE3BUY. Its high bandwidth made it unsuitable for a rural wifi-based internet connection, and repeatedly resulted in bandwidth overages at considerable additional cost before it was decommissioned, apparently for just that reason.

You are also, or should be, aware that we have a 70cm repeater/server currently supporting both C4FM and WIRES-X - VA3PBO. I was the club member called upon to migrate the hardware complement from the VE3BUY repeater site to the 70cm VA3PBO repeater site, where it currently resides, performing normally. We also have at least one other; VE3TJR is also a C4FM-capable repeater, although those capabilities have been switched off. Jerry VA3CN can be consulted as to the reasons why he believes analog and C4FM cannot co-exist with respect to the VE3TJR repeater. If an internet connection could be provided to it, it could also support WIRES-X, though my understanding is that there is no provision for any connectivity at that location other than power and RF transception.

And so, in short, C4FM is the digital counterpart to analog RF connectivity, and requires no internet connectivity. WIRES-X is a global network of digitally-connected Yaesu repeater/servers which allow any WIRES-X-capable radio of being a node on that system and making contact world-wide with other Yaesu WIRES-X-capable radio owners, in a large network of chat room-type clusters based on subject, group... Whatever the reason a user creates a room.

Finally, and only with respect to WIRES-X connectivity specifically, our internet connection at VE/VA3PBO is unlimited, to the best of my knowledge and belief; no additional fees would be incurred regardless of the traffic involved.
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Bob Foley VE3RVZ
ve3rvz at rac.ca, ve3rvz at arrl.net, RSGB member
Peterborough, Ontario CANADA
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Sent: October 11, 2022 7:35 AM
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Subject: [PARC] C4FM

I would like to know just how many 2 meter
C4FM owners we have within the club please?

Did you use it regularly when the service was active several years ago?

IF C4FM were to reinstated, would you consider purchasing such
equipment in the near future, honestly.

What is you feeling, leave it as is or bring it back to life.

Please note, C4FM does take up considerable internet band with
and the cost associated with it.  Addition fees would be incurred
with the current system.

Steven  VE3PTA

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