[OZAPRS] VK2 Network News

[Geoff]

For those in the Sydney region, the VK2RSW-1 digi is now back on air
serving
as a Fill-In digi for the West.  This digi only supports  WIDE1-1, so
users
in the Sydney region should seriously be considering updating their path
to
remove RELAY from now onwards.

We have had a confirmation from Michael VK2ZEN that the site in Newcastle
is
ready to go.  A new digi just outside of Maitland will be VK2ZEN-1 and
hopefully be on air within weeks.

Further north, I had a phone call with the Great Lakes ARC and they have
confirmed that are more than happy to install a digi at their CabbageTree
site.  This will be VK2RGL-1 and will hopefully be up and running before
Christmas.

Things are definitely moving in the network now :-)

Geoff  VK2XJG


-----Original Message-----
From: ozaprs-bounces at aprs.net.au [mailto:ozaprs-bounces at aprs.net.au] On
Behalf Of geoff at gatwards.org
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 2:45 PM
To: VK / ZL APRS Users
Subject: [OZAPRS] VK2 Network Update

Folks,

Here is an update on teh status of the network changes in VK2....

WEBSITE:  The NSW APRS website  http://vk2.aprs.net.au  is now up and
running with a new look, and updated information.  The site will continue
to be updated as things progress and change.


VK2JPJ-1:   The New-N Firmware is ready to be installed, we are only
waiting on site access at the moment. As soon as we can arrange access
with the site owner the digi will be upgraded and the system given a
health-check.
This is expected to happen next week.   After the upgrade the callsign
will be VK2US-1.


VK2RAG-1:   The new firmware has been prepared and will be installed on
the next visit by the site owner.  This will also hopefully be in the next
week.


VK2AMW-1:   Same story - the new firmware will be installed on the next
site visit by the owner, however this could still be in a few weeks.


VK2RSW-1:   This digi will be returning to air in the next week as a
Fill-In digipeater servicing Western Sydney.


NEWCASTLE:  We are in discussions with a few local parties and we believe
we have secured a site for a new digipeater to cover the Newcastle area.
This site will have good access back towards VK2RAG-1.
Watch this space for developments :-)


GREAT LAKES:  We are currently having discussions with the GLARC regarding
the installation of a digipeater at the VK2RGL repeater site
(CabbageTree).  Things are looking promising for a new digi here, which
will overlap the coverage from Newcastle.




Regards,
Geoff  VK2XJG




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