<DIV>I don't see a problem with this as long as they don't get territorial about the system.</DIV>
<DIV>I'm curious who originated the request?</DIV>
<DIV>Gord</DIV>
<DIV>Ve7uy.<BR><BR>----- Original Message -----<BR>From: Roger Stacey <va7rs@telus.net><BR>Date: Friday, November 20, 2009 5:12 pm<BR>Subject: [ITS-EXEC] Proposed ITS Net<BR>To: ITS Group <its-exec@bcwarn.net><BR><BR>> I have been contacted by the P.E.P. asking to use the ITS system <BR>> for a weekly net.<BR>> <BR>> "The purpose is to try and foster a bit of coms up & down the <BR>> Island <BR>> between PEP and the other Emergency Program radio operators. I <BR>> propose <BR>> a short 10-15 minute "check-in net" from 19:30-19:45 Wednesday <BR>> nights, <BR>> starting December 2 2009. I propose we try running it for <BR>> 2mos, to <BR>> gauge the response/participation, and then decide if its worth <BR>> it to <BR>> continue after that period. We'd basically be asking for <BR>> the "ERC" or <BR>> their deputy of the various groups up & down the island to check <BR>> in <BR>> with their name & qth. And if there was any upcoming <BR>> exercises being <BR>> run, or other news of interest everyone could mention the <BR>> details, so <BR>> it can be a way of keeping emergency program volunteers informed <BR>> up & <BR>> down the island. I realize some of the Island Trunk system is on <BR>> solar <BR>> power and during winter, batteries & light availability mean <BR>> there is <BR>> limited resources. However I dont see this as being a long <BR>> or <BR>> protracted session every Wednesday, thus it shouldn't be a drain <BR>> on <BR>> the system resources."<BR>> <BR>> I personally think this would be a great way to utilize the ITS <BR>> system. Please let me know if anyone or group has any comments <BR>> regarding the proposed net. Unless there are any objections from <BR>> any group, the net will be on the ITS as described above. Please <BR>> advise all within your club or group should they wish to participate.<BR>> <BR>> Thanks<BR>> Roger<BR>> VA7RS</DIV>