A few thoughts:
1. Print publishing is a dying proposition. No printed directory can
keep current with changing information.
2. Some repeater coordinators have been resistant or slow to accept D-
STAR and provide coordination, so many D-STAR repeaters are not
coordinated and don't make it into coordinated lists like the
directories.
3. We need a major band plan restructuring, especially on 2 meters.
There is no good reason for keeping simplex frequencies in the middle
of the repeater sub-band, other than tradition and inertia. A simple
movement of 146.40-146.60 paired with 147.40 - 147.60 (1 MHz. split)
would open up 16-17 12.5 kHz pairs. moving simplex FM to 145.5-145.7
will accommodate simplex FM needs for most areas.
4. On 70 cm some areas are going to 12.5 kHz. splits, but again there
is plenty of room for both DV and FM down in the 430-440 range
(protecting EME, weak signal, etc.) or even 420-440 range, and many D-
STAR radios tune down there just fine. Repeaters don't have to be
only in the 440-450 range, see 97.205(b) http://www.zerobeat.net/part97/c.html#205
On May 4, 2010, at 11:36 AM, Carl W8KRF wrote:
I am also concerned about this. I just ordered the latest
TravelPlus for Repeaters which hasn't been received yet and it
sounds to me that it will not contain D-STAR repeater listings.
That was the only reason I wanted it since I am now active on D-
STAR. I know I can go to various websites and get the info which I
have to manually enter the data rather than import it. I think the
League missed here. In my opinion, they need to become more
involved with D-STAR; not only listings but looking into new
bandplans that will include them. D-STAR is here to stay. Embrace it.
This may be something everyone of us involved with DV communication
needs to make known to them at Dayton. Stop by their booth and let
make them aware of this. I will.
73,
Carl W8KRF
John D. Hays
Amateur Radio Station K7VE
PO Box 1223
Edmonds, WA 98020-1223 VOIP/SIP: [email protected]
Phone: 206-801-0820
801-790-0950
Email: [email protected]
