A repeater that gets used is much better than one that is not used. One not used is a waste.
Most all on Ham Radio is not necessary except for our enjoyment...these are toys...there is nothing wrong with having toys. 73, ron, n9ee/r >From: Jim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: 2007/11/29 Thu PM 02:10:39 CST >To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Usage of Linked Repeater Systems vs. Stand >Alone Repeaters > >Steve Stahl wrote: >> I'm a Trucker and in my travels it seems that the link systems are >> about the only place anything is going on.... >> I can't tell you how many areas I've been where you open the repeater >> book, find a bunch of local machines and can't hear or raise a peep >> out of anyone . On the other hand linked systems like the Win System >> in California seems to have traffic all the time. >> Steve ke7ihg > >I'll say it again-a repeater that's busy all day long with drivel is NOT >available when someone needs it! Not to mention that electronic >components have a finite life, especially RF power transistors, and the >more the transmitter is running, the sooner it will be before it fails. >I hate repeaters that are busy all day long with junk. They get pulled >out of scan REAL quick! >Some of the crap I hear on local repeaters is the biggest waste of >spectrum I've seen. >-- >Jim Barbour >WD8CHL > > Ron Wright, N9EE 727-376-6575 MICRO COMPUTER CONCEPTS Owner 146.64 repeater Tampa Bay, FL No tone, all are welcome.
