Bob, I think you are kidding, hi.
73, ron, n9ee/r >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Date: 2007/11/09 Fri AM 10:46:08 CST >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Part 97 question reference to Repeater control > >At 11/8/2007 18:12, you wrote: > >>OK, here is where it really gets fuzzy for me: >> >>§97.213 Telecommand of an amateur station. >>....... >>(b) Provisions are incorporated to limit transmission by the station >>to a period of no more than 3 minutes in the event of malfunction in >>the control link. >> >>Does that mean that the link must be active at all times? > >Yes, at least once every 3 minutes. If input from the control station is >not present for more than 3 minutes, the remotely controlled station is >supposed to shut down. This is known as a "heartbeat timer". > >Bob NO6B > > Ron Wright, N9EE 727-376-6575 MICRO COMPUTER CONCEPTS Owner 146.64 repeater Tampa Bay, FL No tone, all are welcome.

