That's what send me to only HF. The radio does the work, not internet with 
people claiming it's radio.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 2:21 PM
Subject: DStar and other Internet based modes


> Wel tit for tat. 90% of radio type communication could be handled over the 
> I=
> nternet and no radio on each end of the circuit at all but we still have 
> HF a=
> nd VHF available.=20
> I wouldn't mind accessing dStar because, the echolink repeater system up 
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> e in Newfoundland are poorly maintained and crap or not functioning at all 
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> nd vary few available or private. =20
> The local dStar repeater on the other hand is well maintained and is 
> located=
> where I could either hit it with a 5w handi or a 50w mobile from my 
> cottage=
> . I also wouldn't have to install an 80 per month basic Internet/cable 
> packa=
> ge to access it. Lol=20
> 73:=20
> Michael DE VO1AX=20
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