A Network of Human Repeaters in coryell county and beyond
Comet GP-9N with base at 25'
Information about Simplex Networks
Frequently Asked Questions
By definition, simplex operation "is direct station-to-station communication without the use of a Repeater."
A Simplex Net is a Net of Amateur Radio Operators who communicate at a designated day, time and frequency without the use of a Repeater. All operators, including Net Control transmit and receive on the same frequency. Operators check in and are recognized by Net Control. Relays are made when operators convey station information that was not heard by Net Control. This allows individual stations to act as "human repeaters" to extend the geographic coverage of the Net beyond the coverage of the Net Control Station.
A Simplex Net helps amateur radio station operators test their equipment capabilities and limitations, improve operating skills and develop knowledge of which stations can be reached directly from their station. Learning to communicate via Simplex, without the use of repeaters, fosters better preparedness in communicating especially in adverse conditions.
Under normal conditions local radio communications are enhanced and extended via Repeaters. Repeaters are often linked together providing a powerful and very useful method of VHF / UHF coverage over large geographic areas. Repeater Systems are extensive and frequently used, leading some amateur radio operators to conclude communicating on the VHF / UHF bands is useless without a Repeater.
However, our typical systems of communication are dependent on utilities and technologies that can fail. Storms, power failures and cellular network outages are just a few of the things that can cause Repeaters to fall out of service, often when needed most.
A well developed and practiced Simplex Net can become an essential means of communication during adverse conditions.
All licensed Amateur Radio Operators are welcome and encouraged to join us!
Any station equipment can be used, however a radio that outputs 25 to 50 watts will reach much farther than a 5 watt handheld transceiver with a " rubber duck" type antenna. Any external antenna is an improvement. There are many inexpensive options, one being a J-Pole that is highly portable. Keep in mind that "Height is Might".....the higher the antenna, the greater the distance that can be reached. Some studies indicate that raising your antenna from 10 to 20 feet can equate to nearly 10 times the power, all else being equal.
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Pidcoke, Texas, United States