As presented in the recent Quarterly Training Meeting, to proactively prepare for inundation from 2m D-Star repeater interference, we will begin to include 440 MHz simplex into our net control mix to be used as an alternative. Starting with July (4th) the following check-in rotation schedule will be followed- continuing to start at 19:45 hours local time and main repeater check-in after we return form the SPECS net (approximately 20:14): 1st. Monday TAC-3, 147.405 MHz simplex (SARES chan-3)* 2nd Monday TAC-6 446.000 Mhz simplex (SARES chan-6)* 3rd Monday TAC-4 147.495 MHz simplex (SARES chan-4)* 4th Monday TAC-7 446.500 Mhz simplex (SARES chan-7)* 5th Monday KSNY repeater 443.275+ 107.2 HZ PL (SARES chan-8) *Note- all chan designators shown follow the updated SARES Channelized Frequency List version 7-2 (attached). If you currently don't have 440 MHz capability and are contemplating buying another HT, a low cost alternative I have been experimenting with is the Chinese made Wouxun model KG-UVD1P (which needs a longer accessory antenna to be effective on 440 MHz). Sold at: o HRO for $120(+ tax) o www.maintradingcompany $130 including programing cable, software and free shipping o http://www.cheapham.com/brands/Wouxun.html%a0 $100 with no extras but plus shipping. The Wouxun longer antenna is available from the above maintradingcompany for $20, or you can use an SMA barrel and an existing longer SMA connected antenna. Note- I have the programming cable and programming software which can be used to program these radios to the SARES V7-2 channelized list. Cheers, Phil K6PHL K6PHL Confidence: The feeling you have just before you understand the situation +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SARES members mailing list: <sares-list@INTERNET. sunnyvaleares.org> For help with (un)subscription send e-mail to <majordomo@INTERNET. athm.net>
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