WHat I am saying is that there are nodes that are simplex, and ones on
repeaters that cover a large area.
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From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 7:55 PM
Subject: Re: new IRLP node up and running in my area


> I'm not sure what you mean by micro node.  There are nodes and reflecters.
> Nodes, such as you and I have can connect to each other, and that is all.
> If any one else tries to connect to either one of us they'll get a busy
> signal.  Now, let us say I'm on the reflecter that we've often discussed
> on this list 9212.   Reflecgters allow many nodes to connect through them
> so every other node on the reflecter channel I'm on hears me talk and I
> can hear all others.  If you tried to call 3148, you might get a message
> that says something like "the node you are calling is currently connected
> to reflecter 9212"   You could than connect to that reflecter and give me
> a call there.  If we wanted a private conversation, we could dis connect
> and do a dirrect connection.  Think this is perhaps what you're referring
> to.  I gave you a call a bit ago on your node.  Wlill try again later this
> evening.
> 73s
> Butch Bussen
> wa0vjr