> "ae6zm" <wesbfl...@...> wrote: > I think this thread has clearly demonstrated that there > are a couple different groups involved in building/maintaining > repeaters.
Corecto' > Those who are involved in commercial systems are likely best > served by purchasing commercial grade parts/packages/systems, > as their focus is on 'having' a repeater. Well everyone is best served with better quality gear... but it all comes down to how much and whose money is being spent. > Then there are those of us who are interested primarily in > the experience of 'inventing /designing/ building/ debugging > a repeater, and then starting over with a new idea. Some of us are into self abuse... we try to make the original or first idea work. ... and like a pit bull dog it's hard to turn loose of that leg once you've bitten into it. > In behalf of all of us in this category, I say thank you all > for your ideas, experiences and words of wisdom. Always learning will keep you young... and sometimes crazy. > As one who spent many years in the first group, I find it > immeasurably enjoyable to now be one of the second group. It's a lot of fun to be on both groups... but any part of doing is fun regardless of what ever group you are in. > No pressure to 'GET IT BACK ON THE AIR'. Just have some > fun, learn something, and try to pass it on. No pressure? Do you realize how much heat a Ham Radio Club can generate when their Empire Building Repeater is off the air? > VY 73 all, > Wes > AE6ZM & VE7ELE Cheers, Wes, see you at the North Hills Swap the weekend after Dayton. Keep smiling, s.
