Hi, There has been no decline in repeater use here. As a matter of fact it's getting busier than ever. After next week I suspect there will be even more traffic. I hold a "TECH NET" on our local machine one a week. It's usually handled as a "round table". works extremely well. 73 David R. Henry LME Licensed Master Electrician Amateur Radio W2DRH Member ARRL Accredited Instructor
----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony L." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 2:36 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Activity Level On Ham Repeaters Way Down In My Area > The number of active ham repeaters in my area is way, way down in > comparison to levels of 10 years ago. It isn't uncommon to monitor a > repeater frequency and hear no traffic for weeks. Some clubs & > individuals have just walked away from coordinated pairs. > > However, there are a few repeaters that have remained active, although > certainly not to the extent they were in the past. Interestingly, even > though traffic is way down, there's still a waiting list in my area for > coordinated pairs on all bands. > > Questions: > > 1) Has there been a decline in traffic and the number of active > repeaters in your area? > > 2) If so, what do you feel the primary cause is? > > 3) What can be done to generate renewed interest? > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups - Join or create groups, clubs, forums & communities. > Links > > > > >
