<DIV>Thanks Roger,</DIV>
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<DIV>Who is "he"?</DIV>
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<DIV>Gordo.<BR><BR>----- Original Message -----<BR>From: Roger Stacey <va7rs@telus.net><BR>Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009 11:12 am<BR>Subject: Re: [ITS-EXEC] Proposed ITS Net<BR>To: Island Trunk System Exec <its-exec@bcwarn.net><BR><BR>> The request was from the Vancouver Island PEP Amateur radio <BR>> coordinator. In his request he stated that they were very aware <BR>> that our sites were solar power. They realize that they are <BR>> visitors on our system. He said it would be on trial for 2 <BR>> months. If there is a problem the net could be suspended or cancelled.<BR>> <BR>> Roger<BR>> VA7RS<BR>> ----- Original Message ----- <BR>> From: GORDON PATALLA <BR>> To: Island Trunk System Exec <BR>> Cc: ITS Group <BR>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 9:08 AM<BR>> Subject: Re: [ITS-EXEC] Proposed ITS Net<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> I don't see a problem with this as long as they don't get <BR>> territorial about the system.<BR>> I'm curious who originated the request?<BR>> Gord<BR>> 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 <BR>> ITS system <BR>> > for a weekly net.<BR>> > <BR>> > "The purpose is to try and foster a bit of coms up & <BR>> down the <BR>> > Island <BR>> > between PEP and the other Emergency Program radio <BR>> operators. I <BR>> > propose <BR>> > a short 10-15 minute "check-in net" from 19:30-19:45 <BR>> Wednesday <BR>> > nights, <BR>> > starting December 2 2009. I propose we try <BR>> running it for <BR>> > 2mos, to <BR>> > gauge the response/participation, and then decide if <BR>> its worth <BR>> > it to <BR>> > continue after that period. We'd basically be <BR>> asking for <BR>> > the "ERC" or <BR>> > their deputy of the various groups up & down the island <BR>> to check <BR>> > in <BR>> > with their name & qth. And if there was any <BR>> upcoming <BR>> > exercises being <BR>> > run, or other news of interest everyone could mention <BR>> the <BR>> > details, so <BR>> > it can be a way of keeping emergency program volunteers <BR>> informed <BR>> > up & <BR>> > down the island. I realize some of the Island Trunk <BR>> system is on <BR>> > solar <BR>> > power and during winter, batteries & light availability <BR>> mean <BR>> > there is <BR>> > limited resources. However I dont see this as <BR>> being a long <BR>> > or <BR>> > protracted session every Wednesday, thus it shouldn't <BR>> be a drain <BR>> > on <BR>> > the system resources."<BR>> > <BR>> > I personally think this would be a great way to utilize <BR>> the ITS <BR>> > system. Please let me know if anyone or group has any <BR>> comments <BR>> > regarding the proposed net. Unless there are any <BR>> objections from <BR>> > any group, the net will be on the ITS as described <BR>> above. Please <BR>> > advise all within your club or group should they wish <BR>> to participate.<BR>> > <BR>> > Thanks<BR>> > Roger<BR>> > VA7RS<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> -----------------------------------------------------------------<BR>> -------------<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> --<BR>> _______________________________________________<BR>> Island Trunk System - Executive<BR>> Mailing List<BR>> <BR>> REMEMBER: Replies to this email go to the group.<BR>> <BR>> http://mailman.bcwarn.net/mailman/listinfo/its-exec<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> -----------------------------------------------------------------<BR>> -------------<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> No virus found in this incoming message.<BR>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <BR>> Version: 9.0.709 / Virus Database: 270.14.94/2545 - <BR>> Release Date: 12/04/09 11:34:00<BR>> </DIV>