[Dstar] simplex node

[Peter Chaplin]

Jack,

 

An interesting idea. How would you go about restricting access to Standard
and Advanced licensees?

 

Peter Chaplin

VK3AJ

 

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extraordinarily large number of electrons were horribly inconvenienced.

 

 

 

From: dstar-bounces at lists.wia.org.au [mailto:dstar-bounces at lists.wia.org.au]
On Behalf Of Jack
Sent: Sunday, 21 February 2010 8:54 AM
To: dstar at lists.wia.org.au
Subject: [Dstar] simplex node

 

Hi

 

I am considering putting a simplex D-star node on air. I was wondering if
anyone knew the legalities of doing that.

 

I currently run an echolink node which is OK under the "computer controlled
unattended operation" part of the LCD. I dont need any extra licenses and I
use my own callsign.

 

A simplex D-star node is much the same in operation so I would assume it
comes under the same clause. Its not a repeater after all.

 

But I cant use my callsign. As I cant use a callsign which is already
registered as a user in the D-star system. (unless you know different)

 

Can anyone advise? or put me in touch with someone who knows more than I?
(which wouldnt be difficult)

 

There are no simplex D-star nodes in Australia, so its all new.

 

Also there is no contact email address on the Australia D-star webpage :) 

 

Please dont say "ask the WIA/ACMA" unless you know of someone who can
actually help. The last time i asked the WIA a legal question they said 'we
are not the ACMA" so i asked the ACMA and got the wrong answer.

 

Jack 
VK2CJC / MM0AXL

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