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- INFO: ALL RACES OPERATORS IN CA (ALLCA: OFFICIAL)
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- RACESBUL.248 DATE: Nov. 16, 1992
- Subject: OPS - The Net Control Station - Part 2/2
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- How long should it operate at one stretch? Until the need
- ends or it cannot perform its function due to operator fatigue or
- other reasons. Training and operator experience may be another
- factor to consider. An NCS usually needs two operators per shift
- as a minimum. One person (not necessarily operating) must always
- be a supervisor.
- Packet is preferred for administrative and non-time critical
- messages. Radioteletype is possible but AMTOR is much more
- reliable. Also note that I am considering the net as handling
- (written) message traffic.
- Not all hams are experienced traffic handlers and net
- operators. While Voice will always be around, it is usually less
- efficient, requires intense re-training of personnel to develop
- the mindset of message handling rather than a free-for-all "QSO".
- Look at the ambiguities of meaning that are caused by "QSL" and
- other "QTs". We all use them freely with no reference to the
- code book that defines their internationally defined meanings.
- Brevity codes and alphabets are not standardized except by the
- military, FAA and others who long ago learned the hard lessons.
- So what IS correct? Plain English only.
- The NCS is the key to operating a successful net. Training
- and practice are the essential elements to having one.
- I hope these thoughts and comments will help your search for
- answers to the dilemma. Apart from having exceedingly strong
- views on the subject, I like dogs, children, and HAMs, but not
- always in that order.
- BRUCE KARR, KA4MCT@N6ZGY.#NOCAL.CA (ex K6CRS, W8TNM, WA6CEK, K7CGR)
- State of California Region Five RACES Officer
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- EOM
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