No, No, No, No!??? Keep in mind that for every digipeater you put on
the air you HALVE the channel capacity!? That's right you 1/2 the
number of packets the channel can pass.?
Digipeating is a store and forward system, so as it repeats it
duplicates the time needed, and reduces the time available to hear
new packets.?? You need to consider the RF environment before you
start digipeating.????? If you look at the large metropolitan areas,
you actually see the performance of the 'system' decline when random
additional digipeaters are put in place. ?
Yes, there are large portions of rural America that could benefit
from additional digipeaters, and Igates.?? But you need to consider
the environs around your area to provide the best service.?
I get concerned when general statements about adding digipeaters get
thrown out there without qualification.? If people don't understand
the implications of placing a device on the air, they risk adding to
congestion and decreasing the capacity of the system.?
Chuck - n0nhj
On 11/21/2023 06:17, vhsproducts via
groups.io wrote:
Alan,
?First; Thanks for operating
a fill--in digi,? America needs more digipeaters! If we ever
reintroduce an MTT4B or MTT4BT, you can bet it will have a
reset timer built in!
73,
Allen AF6OF
On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 04:14:54 AM PST, Alan
WA4SCA
<wa4sca@...> wrote:
I operate a fill-in digi, and use a smart
plug to give me remote control if needed.? After the
second time over a couple of months my TT4B locked up, I
programmed the smart plug to cycle the power daily at 0200
local time.? So far, so good.
73,
Alan
WA4SCA
