Propagation :-( something I'm learned a lot about this last couple of weeks - neat app called Radio Mobile I've been using to map out theoretical coverage at various locations where I may be asked to drop my portable repeater.. Makes me wish I had held out for a 60-75ft 3 section crank up to put on my trailer, or a really tall hill to park on :-) Unfortunately - not a lotta hills around this part of Texas :-(
Radio Mobile uses USGS topographical data and can do map overlays from several free sources - check it out if you want to get some ideas where your setup will have problems !! _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n9wys Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2007 8:55 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Wide Area Coverage No, the complaints start when they can't hear/access the machine everywhere with a full quieting signal. It's amazing that some amateur licensees still don't understand signal propagation. <frown> But now I'm starting to get WAY off-topic. 73 de Mark - N9WYS _____ From: [email protected] On Behalf Of Bill I kinda agree. Get used to the infrastructure systems and you can't make a contact when it goes down, that's when the complaining starts. i.e. cellphones and isp problems. Heck that's when real amateur radio can shine! Heck, the complaints start even when "the repeater" craps out. William A. Collister N7MOG
