--- In [email protected], Tony Langdon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> At 01:39 AM 10/14/2008, you wrote:
> >Hi Tony,
> >
> >You recommendation (using the reflectors as a calling 'channel' and
> >moving to a working connection) makes a lot of sense. The
shortcoming
> >will be skilled DSTAR operators being able to link, set up a contact,
> >unlink, and enter the UR of the contact station, make the contact,
and
>
> Based on my IRLP experience, I agree totally Steve. Unfortunately,
> as I said previously, skilled operators, especially in the newer
> modes, seem to be at a premium during JOTA. Maybe we need to take a
> broader view of JOTA and act as Elmers for those who will be doing
> the actual operating on the weekend, throughout the year. Perhaps
> something that can be organised through our respective national
> societies (WIA, ARRL, RSGB, etc) as the point of contact and
coordination.
>
> >then relink for another setup. The link and unlink UR's can easily
be
> >saved in memory but it will take a little coordination to go through
the
> >steps. These folks most likely will not have dstarusers.org
available
> >via internet. It may be more functional to spread contacts out over
> >several different reflectors ? or put together a quick list of
> >participating URs that can be pre-programmed into the field radios ?
>
> I'm not sure the best solution to resolve these issues, but it's
> clear to me that those who put in the time do need more support from
> those of us in the know.
>
> 73 de VK3JED
> http://vkradio.com
>
