The North-East Reflector 905X  

The North-East Reflector is a Super Reflector with ten channels ( 9050 through 9059). It is located in a co-location facility in Pittsfield, Mass. It provides for multi node connections on each channel as opposed to a single node-to-node connection. The reflector allows for the linking of numerous node together for nets, a meeting place for multi node QSOs, and other special uses.

Node connections to IRLP reflectors can be viewed at  http://irlp.g4eid.co.uk/status/all_reflectors.html

CURRENT USES OF THE NORTH EAST REFLECTOR CHANNELS 0 - 9

You are welcome on any of the North East Reflector channels.  However, public service activities, or emergency traffic have priority over casual traffic on any channel.  If a controlled net is in progress follow the direction of the net control station.

Channels

Channel 0 (Main Channel) - This is the home for the Interlink System.
Please check out WB2JPQ Homepage for more information.

Channel 1 - 9051 Interlink 900 Mhz linking

Channel 2 - 9052    Open

Channel 3 - 9053    Open

Channel 4 - 9054    Open

Channel 5 - 9055    Tech Channel

Channel 6 - 9056    Open
    
Channel 7 - 9057    Open

Channel 8 - 9058 GSM NCPENN Digital Crosslink

Channel 9 - 9059 GSM (used for general QSO with low speed Codec)

Channel Coordinators

Currently the channels monitoring team is N3FE

The most common reason for a lockout is:
    1 - excessive hang times;
    2 - pulsebacks;    
    3-locked COS;
    4-persistent IDs; and
    5-local interference.

If a node owner is locked out, he(she) receives an e-mail that is automatically generated by the lock out software and is asked to: 1)  provide the immediate fix and the long term corrective action (training, a PL or whatever) that will prevent future occurrences of the problem, and then to 2) e-mail the individual who applied the lock out with a copy to problems@irlp.net and state the immediate and long term corrective action. The node will be un blocked if the response is satisfactory. 

Interlink Reflector Operating Procedures 

These operating procedures are provided help assure your enjoyment on the Interlink Reflector. Please pause for three seconds before talking upon connecting to any Interlink Reflector channel to allow the audio streams to reach your node, and to make sure a QSO is not in progress, before you start talking. Pause between transmissions to allow others into QSOs and key up for a long second so others will have chance to hear all other. Quick keying is not the sign of a good reflector user.
 
Keep Channel 0 (9050) available for calling and general multi-node rag chews. Node operators are encouraged to move off channel 0 to an unused channel whenever a node-to-node discussion or multi-node discussion becomes an extended discussion (more than 10 - 15 minutes) of any topic.  

IRLP OPERATING GUIDELINES

Listen to others use the IRLP to get the hang of it. Here is a few DO's and DON'Ts:

DO pause between transmissions to let other in or others to enter DTMF command.
DO hold your microphone PTT for one or more seconds before talking to allow all systems time to connect.       

DO NOT try to make or break connections unless you are an authorized control operator.Those who control must  identify themselves as controlling before sending DTMF command tones and return the node to the connection state you found it in, i.e., idle or connected to a node or reflector.  Always ask if someone is using the connection before you change it.
       
DO pause for at least three to five seconds before talking after the node connects to a reflector to make sure you will not talk over a QSO in progress.

Don't use 11 meter lingo when talking on the system. Speak normally.  Some examples:

    Don't say, "(call sign) trying."  
    Don.t say, "Thanks for the comeback" (use thanks for the call/answer).
    Don.t just kerchunk the repeater without saying your call (at least on the second kerchunk).
    Don.t shout into your microphone.
    Don.t give one-word answers or comments.
    Don.t break in on an ongoing conversation unless you know who all is in it, and you have something meaningful to contribute.

When in a QSO with more than two people involved, turn it over to someone by name (go ahead Jim) or callsign.

When you sign clear, turn it over to someone by name or call (don.t just sign clear because no one knows who should pick up).

DO NOT TRY TO CONTROL IF NOT AUTHORIZED TO DO SO OR TALK ABOUT THE CONTROL CODES OR HOW TO CONTROL. That is the business of the node or reflector owner. He will tell who he wants to know. Always ask the owner if you can use his equipment. It should be noted that not all nodes use the same control commands - ask the owner. It is rude to try to control a node if you have not asked first. Just like some repeaters, some nodes are private. More and more node owners are installing passwords to discourage botton pushers from trying to operate their node equipment. It is always safe to ask for a control operator when you are a visitor to a node.

While we do not mind people using sub-channels of the North-East Reflector, we do ask that you do not park there for an extended period of time. Make sure that the Channel you choose is NOT in use! 

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information about this reflector, please feel free to contact Corey, N3FE and   n3fe at repeater dot net.