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ing in features which make the system more useful for passing emergency and priority traffic is an important objective. No surprise there. In this vein, Ken discussed the status of the statewide packet network, and both Perry and Bill addressed packet issues in Portland and Multnomah County.
One question that emerged was whether the system should be specialized for a single purpose or made more generic for multiple uses. among the potential features discussed for the repeater were: BBS with mail service; high-speed backbone tie-in; paging; and WWW access. With respect to the W7LT node, maintaining a BBS was important, as well as providing a tie-in to the high-speed backbone.
Also, members felt that it was important to attend to technical details: should the node be a high-level or low-level node; how can we avoid "hidden transmitter" problems on our node frequency; does the use of a multi-port 9612 type TNC make sense for the repeater; and what steps can we take to ensure that the repeater cannot be used for voice communications
The discussion will continue at the September meeting. Wayne will be present to talk specifics about the node, and we also hope to have a packet demonstration. The Irregulars are meanwhile planning on either installing the 147.18 machine at the site or at least getting it up and running near-by for a burn-in period before the end of September. I should note that the repeater will
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first be configured for simple keyboard-to-keyboard packet repeating - no BBS or other whistles and bells are immediately contemplated for a variety of reasons. These reasons include the fact that the Irregulars need to burn-in the basic system before layering on features and that we did not budget for more than a TNC in the FY 2000 budget. Watch the parcnet@egroups.com email reflector for announcements about this, as well as the PARC Net Monday's at 7 pm on 146.84.
As always, I welcome your comments on this or any other club matter. I usually monitor 146.94, or you can give me a call during the day at (503)727-5294 or eves at (503)709-7620. You might also want to give a listen Sunday evenings around 9 pm on 146.94. The club officers and directors have been informally round tabling then and we'd welcome participation by other members and friends.
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Thanks from the Pres.!
A couple of thank you's are in order. First, to Ron K7BT for donation a raft of equipment to the club, including a couple of Rohn tower sections, some antique code training gear, and silkscreen equipment. As you know, Ron is
one of our finest members, and he's also moving to Hawaii before the end of year.
Also, to Wes Allen, K7WWG, for donating some MICOR equipment we'll need to restore Larch Mtn for full power. We know Wes has his hands full maintaining his own repeaters, and we appreciate his help in maintaining ours.
Thanks guys!
Neal N7RX
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