Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society

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Announcement from Dave GD4HOZ the repeater keeper

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 08:21 AM PST
https://iomars.im/announcement-from-...epeater-keeper



We have been regularly linking with the FreeStar network for almost a month
and its been a Marmite experience from what I can gather; some like it,
some dont.Personally, I approached it with caution and, in my conversations
with the FreeStar admin who reached out to us, I made that known. However,
I felt that we at least should give it a fair shot.After a number of
conversations in various quarters, and seeing my fears of users de-camping
to simplex frequencies being realised, I have come to the conclusion that
we are better served with an Opt-In link to off-island networks.I have
asked the FreeStar admin to change the connection schedule such that we are
linked to the network overnight, between 10pm and 7am.Hopefully that will
give the night owls someone to talk to and it will keep the local network
clear during the day.Again, I draw your attention to the linking guidelines
on the main website.[GD4HOZ]

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New Net created for Covid Lockdown

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 02:44 AM PST
https://iomars.im/new-net-created-fo...covid-lockdown



Following the Wednesday night net at 19:30 on GB3IM with Arthur as
controller it has been decided to try start a net on Simplex. The idea is
to hold this on Sundays at 16:00 hours (local time) on either 145.475 or
433.475 or possibly both. We ask as many people to listen on both
Frequencies and join in . For more information email

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APRS Update

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 02:36 AM PST
https://iomars.im/aprs-update/?utm_s...gn=aprs-update



As an update there are now 3 APRS receiving station based on the Island.
Thanks to Matty Cunningham we now have one at Carnane MD0MAN-10, One at
Glen Vine kindly hosted By Gavin Wilby 2D0PEY-10 and one in Ballasalla
GD6AFB-10 hosted by Nigel Bazley. If you would like to host one or get
involved please get in touch and we will be happy to help.

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