that's usually because reflecters are really busy and sometimes it gets
nearly impossible to break in even to disconnect the node.
Most node radios are not necesarily designed to put out full power at 100
percent duty cycle, so the node owners don't allow connections to reflecters
because with the high amount of traffic, the radios will eventually over
heat and shut down or fry transistors.
Easy enough to solve by using a well built amplifier or good cooling system.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Kenyon" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 5:50 PM
Subject: Re: speaking of IRLP don't gorget


> I also should mention some node owners disable the ability to get into
> reflectors too.  When I went to Chicago a few years ago the machine there
> has disabled the ability to get into reflectors.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, 22 Oct 2006, Butch Bussen wrote:
>
> > Try this link.  You can enter you zip code and how many miles.  Many irl
> > owners have a link to their web page.  It is best to ask the local owner
> > if you can use the node.  Some have special access codes.  All you need
is
> > a radio with touchtones and probably pl.
> > The link is
> > http://status.irlp.net/IRLPuszip.php
> >
> > 73s
> > Butch Bussen
> > wa0vjr
> >