[OZAPRS] VK2WI packet closure

[Gerard Hill]

Amateur Radio NSW has taken steps this week to close down the packet 
radio services at its Dural site. Affected are the digital repeater and 
bulletin board services operating on the 40m, 2m and 70cm bands.

The system has provided a hub for packet activity in the Sydney region 
and supports a base of 30 registered users. The service has operated for 
20 years and been continuously maintained by Barry White, VK2AAB, who 
should be congratulated for his efforts.

The reasons for the closure have not been announced.

In April 2010, ARNSW appointed a Digital Communications Coordinator 
whose role involved overseeing the expansion of digital services at 
Dural. In light of this appointment, the closure of the VK2WI system was 
unexpected. Especially so in the centenary year of the organisation.

Users impacted by the closure have been requested to switch to an 
alternate system, however, the valuable service provided by VK2WI cannot 
be fully replaced.

Vale VK2WI BBS.

For further information, please contact ARNSW via email to:
office at arnsw.org.au

Gerard, VK2IO