[WSWSS] Ilink Repeater in the SSB portion of 2M in DM04

[Jim.Walls@sce.com]

In reply to an earlier message, Chris - WB5ITT said:
> Use of a rptr  I/O below 144.5 is ILLEGAL under Part 97.....If they try
to qualify it as a remotely controlled simplex link, it MUST be radio
remote controlled above 222.15 MHz....and other rules apply...evidently
someone has NOT read the rules....get with Riley..your problem will go away
quickly..
Is this a simplex IO or a duplex rptr???

While Chris is correct that a repeater input or output can't be below 144.5
on 2M, his remote control statement is not correct.  IF the remote control
is via amateur radio it must be on a frequency of 222.15 or above, but it
can also be locally controlled, or wireline (for example a TelCo leased
line).  Sorry, I don't have a copy of part 97 in front of me here at work
or I would quote chapter and verse.  Yes, some other rules apply and
obviously it's well outside the bandplan!

73
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Jim Walls - K6CCC
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