[ITS-EXEC] Proposed ITS Net

[GORDON PATALLA]

I don't see a problem with this as long as they don't get territorial about the system.
I'm curious who originated the request?
Gord
Ve7uy.

----- Original Message -----
From: Roger Stacey <va7rs at telus.net>
Date: Friday, November 20, 2009 5:12 pm
Subject: [ITS-EXEC] Proposed ITS Net
To: ITS Group <its-exec at bcwarn.net>

> I have been contacted by the P.E.P. asking to use the ITS system 
> for a weekly net.
> 
> "The purpose is to try and foster a bit of coms up & down the 
> Island  
> between PEP and the other Emergency Program radio operators. I 
> propose  
> a short 10-15 minute "check-in net" from 19:30-19:45 Wednesday 
> nights,  
> starting December 2 2009.  I propose we try running it for 
> 2mos, to  
> gauge the response/participation, and then decide if its worth 
> it to  
> continue after that period.  We'd basically be asking for 
> the "ERC" or  
> their deputy of the various groups up & down the island to check 
> in  
> with their name & qth.  And if there was any upcoming 
> exercises being  
> run, or other news of interest everyone could mention the 
> details, so  
> it can be a way of keeping emergency program volunteers informed 
> up &  
> down the island. I realize some of the Island Trunk system is on 
> solar  
> power and during winter, batteries & light availability mean 
> there is  
> limited resources.  However I dont see this as being a long 
> or  
> protracted session every Wednesday, thus it shouldn't be a drain 
> on  
> the system resources."
> 
> I personally think this would be a great way to utilize the ITS 
> system. Please let me know if anyone or group has any comments 
> regarding the proposed net. Unless there are any objections from 
> any group, the net will be on the ITS as described above. Please 
> advise all within your club or group should they wish to participate.
> 
> Thanks
> Roger
> VA7RS
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