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From: ptb@Mitre-Bedford
Newsgroups: net.ham-radio
Subject: Re: TSARC Repeater Coordination Suspension
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Date: Tue, 5-Feb-85 10:27:47 EST
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I am also concerned about just holding off on ANY new repeaters for 9
whole months, in light of the recent attacks on 220 mhz by the land
mobile industry and others.

I guess one question is, Are the repeater coordinators formally
handling this band as well as 2 meters?

In the long run (if 220 lasts that long), though, I think the national
level planning will help us out by taking measures to prevent the
repeater interference problems on a more global basis that the
regional councils have been able to do.

Even if this will suspend NEW 220 mhz repeaters for now, we can take
more positive measures than sitting here and complaining.  How about
USING WHAT WE HAVE OUT THERE NOW?  How about putting more packet
repeaters out there, since they do not need to be formally
coordinated?  How about going out and getting a 220 rig, or using the
ones we have and getting active on this band?

The premise in the band takeover plans is that they are not getting
used.  Lets get out there and prove them wrong!

					Peter Baldwin, WA1SNH
					ptb@mitre-bedford