Zello Network linked to the Southern Ireland Repeater Network

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The online Zello network has been connected to the Southern Ireland Repeater Network.

This RF network consists of multiple 2m and 70cms repeaters which covers nearly all of the southern half of the island of Ireland.

Licenced radio amateurs on Zello can now access the Irish repeater network by contacting the group moderators. Non-licenced users on Zello will be able to listen to the repeater network but won't be able to talk.

This is one of the first RF repeater - Zello gateways and it's possible that others may soon follow.

Southern Ireland Repeater Group Zello page - https://zello.com/channels/k/e8Tb1

Southern Ireland Repeater Group website - https://sirnrepeaters.blogspot.ie/

Guide to activity levels on the Southern Ireland Repeater Network -  https://ei7gl.blogspot.com/2018/08/network-radio-connection-to-southern.html

 

National Frequency Coordinators Council Defunct

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Back in 2013, the ARRL signed an agreement with the FCC to allow a Nebraska non-profit, NFCC coordinate the repeater frequencies in Nebraska.

This organisation is now legally defunct, meaning that the local repeater community have no way to change their collective organisation as the ARRL does not engage with coordinating activities.

The issue is highlighted because in Florida a change in the law has put repeater frequencies at risk.

Whilst the ARRL has given notice of revoking the original Memo of Understanding in 2016, the agreement is still in place.

Original Agreement - http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Regulatory/NFCC_MOU_2013_SIGNED.pdf

NFCC Defunct - https://www.nebraska.gov/sos/corp/corpsearch.cgi?acct-number=10105168

Florida Repeater Issue - http://frcreform.org/

TF1VHF 4m and 6m Beacons

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TF1VHF 4m (70,057 MHz, 20 W) and 6 m (50,457 MHz, 25 W) beacons are now on the air from a beacon site in HP84WL at Álftanes about 80 km NNW from Reykjavik.

The beacon antennas are beaming NW/SE and are located about 60 m AGL and about 70 m ASL.

Both beacons transmit in a one minute sequence PI4 + CW + carrier.

The beacons have been sponsored by Olafur, TF3ML, while Ari, TF1A is technically responsible.