-----Original Message----- >From: "Keith, KB7M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Nov 8, 2007 11:59 AM >To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Part 97 question reference to Repeater control > >This is an issue that is highly misunderstood, and commonly abused. A >"crossband" repeater is still a repeater and must therefore follow all of >the rules for repeater operation. Unfortunately, the common dual-band >mobile radio that supports repeater mode generally does not include ANY >support for automatic control. >
[snip] The other big issue is ID... very few dual-band rigs provide any means for ID'ing the transmissions on either band. Yes, if it's yours and you're the ONLY user, your ID'ing also covers the cross-band repeater's ID in one direction, but there is no provision for ID'ing the transmissions in the other direction. I had a very heated argument once with a high-altitude balloon group that was flying a cross-banding HT, and finally had to forward an e-mail from Riley confirming that it would be illegal (I hadn't mentioned to him that they were already doing it... just posed a "hypothetical" question), both because of lack of control and lack of ID. George, KA3HSW
