--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Mark" <n9...@...> wrote: > > Thanks to everyone for the replies. It appears that, at least for now, I > think I'll leave well enough alone. > > The reason I was considering a "dual-mode" system is that another local > repeater (a Quantar) operates in that manner on 2m. Once you are aware that > the "heterodyne sound" is really digital comms taking place, it's no big > deal. We operate just fine that way - if you can afford to purchase a > digital radio (APCO 25m in this case) you can operate either mode. If not, > when major events occur, they operate analog anyway. It just gives those > who prefer digital an opportunity to use that mode if they so desire. > > Again, considering that digital isn't a big thing in my neck of the woods, I > think I'll take a stand-by until something forces the change. After all, if > it ain't broke, why fix it? > > > > Mark - N9WYS >
Probably wise -- if you happen to find an underutilized pair, maybe my posting will be useful for an additional repeater. You might find this article interesting: <http://www.arrl.org/ARES-EL?issue=2010-05-19#toc07>
