N7TGB

Node information:

This node is linked to a high level wide coverage repeater, so it is busy at times. During these times, please either monitor the repeater for a few minutes to make sure it isn't in use, or inquire if the frequency is busy before you connect to IRLP. Also, please limit your connections to no more than two or three in a row, then try to leave a fifteen or twenty minute break.

A little IRLP information:

The two connection modes are node-to-node and reflector. When connecting to another node, do remember to pause after you connect in case you are landing in the middle of a qso.

With reflector use the first thing you must remember is to leave a gap between transmissions. Having said that, this is a good time to list the three main rules when connected to a reflector:

Pause

Due to the slight increase in delays created by multiple Tone Squelch radios in the links between the repeater and IRLP link radio, a slight change in our normal operating procedures is required with IRLP.

By leaving a pause between transmissions it .....

allows users on other nodes a chance to check in.

allows other nodes time to send touch-tone commands to drop their node.

The most important guideline to remember is leaving a pause after pressing the PTT button as well as between transmissions.

Access Information:

As my node requires a prefix, please Download and read these documents listed below. These are Adobe .pdf documents; the reader may be obtained here:

Usage Guidelines

Access Information for Node 5560

Access Information for Node 3064

For more information or assistance:

Email me at: irlp@n7tgb.net

Thanks for your interest, and enjoy the use of the node.