Walt Davidson wrote:

On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 20:28:17 +1100, G-S wrote:

It was when voice repeaters were introduced on the 2m and 70cm bands that
amateur radio finally began to realise it's true potential ....

Yes, very true.

Repeaters are a crutch for the lazy and inept who don't have
sufficient technical expertise to make a radio contact without using a
relay station. IRLP is pretty much the same.

And what makes you think I lack sufficient technical expertise to operate a
radio or build a radio or accessories? I have done all those in the past.
I have demonstrated those skills... I choose to use a more modern method
because it is simply better and more efficient!

G-S VK3DMN