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N2TKC FM Repeater Operating Tips
Repeater Tip #1
I often hear new and old stations via the repeaters requesting a radio check. In most cases, no one replies to the calling station, Why??. The reason is that the word check is used on 11 Meters and most amateur stations will not bother to interact with anyone who uses any CB Terms.
My simple fix to this problem is to change the word CHECK to TEST. Try my personal tested tip as this will bring you in station replies and not SILENCE!
Repeater Tip #2
It is a custom on most FM repeaters to sign off your QSO with the infamous "73". Many operators both old and new make the improper mistake and turn the 73 to 73's to make this a plural. Although there is no FCC &/or operating rule, many OM's will interpret this CB. Remember to proudly say your 73 as "seven three" and not three's.
Repeater Tip #3
Many operators on FM Repeaters continue to identify themselves over and over and this is not only poor operating pratice but it also makes the stations who are listening to you know if you came from CB. To avoid this ongoing problem I have a simple solution. Most FM Repeaters ID every 10 min and the best time to say your call sign is when you hear the repeater ID itself. Try my personal tested tip as this also will bring you in station replies and not SILENCE!
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N2TKC's Endorsed Computer Software Links
Below is http:// links to my personal favorite software picks. Please remember that these are only my sugestions for quality software and that you are responsible to register and comply with all of the software terms.
TKC is not liable for data loss &/or damage to anyone's PC!
*If you do not agree to the above terms, Don't click!*
avast! Antivirus Home Edition- The Best Free Antivirus for all versions of Windows!
http://files.avast.com/iavs4pro/setupeng.exe
Please Note: avast! Home Edition is now free of charge for home users only! To use this program, you should register it, however, after initial installation you have 60 days to trial the product before you must complete registration !
Ad Muncher- The Best Pop-Up-Ad Blocker - *Free Trial !* 9x,Me,2K,XP,Vista
http://www.admuncher.com/cgi-bin/download.pl/AM-Install.exe
CCleaner- The Best freeware system optimization & privacy tool
http://download.piriform.com/ccsetup205.exe 9x,Me,2K,XP,Vista
SpywareGuard- Free real-time protection against spyware and unwanted software.
Detects browser hijacking attempts as they are happening! 9x,Me,2K,XP,Vista
http://www.javacoolsoftware.net.nyud.net:8090/downloads/spywareguardsetup.exe
IE Kill- Best free utility that stops all instances of Internet Explorer
http://www.codefoot.com/cgi-bin/d/d.pl?IE_Kill *Win-Zip Required* 9x,Me,2K,XP,Vista
xp-AntiSpy-The Best freeware utility that disables all known 'Suspicious' Functions in Windows xp and Vista.
http://xp-antispy.org/index.php?option=com_remository&func=download&itemid=3&mirrorid=6
Please Note: xp-AntiSpy is for Windows® xp & Vista Only!
Ghost Surf Standard- Keeps your IP address & your identity hidden ! *Free Trial*
http://downloads.pcworld.com/pub/new/utilities/security/ghostsurf-standard.exe 9x,Me,2K,XP,Vista
Restoration- File Undeleter - Windows® 95-98-Me,2K, Xp & Vista
Restoration is an easy to use straight forward tool to undelete files that were removed &/or accidently deleted from the recycle bin &/or directly deleted from within Windows. As long as you attempt to recover your lost files ASAP.
http://www3.telus.net/mikebike/Restoration.zip *Win-Zip Required*
Spyware Terminator- Free 100% Real-Time Protection for Windows!
http://www.spywareterminator.com/dnl/files/20/SpywareTerminator.exe 2K,XP,Vista
http://dnl.spywareterminator.com/Dnl/config/12/SpywareTerminatorSetup.exe 95,98,Me
Please Note: Spyware Terminator can alter settings &/or alert you of some legit programs that are spyware ! Before you Delete any programs, Best to backup your files &/or use System Restore available for use in Windows® Me, Xp & Vista.
YouTube Grabber - The easiest and fastest application for saving video links from YouTube.com *Free Trial*
http://www.easiestutils.com/products/ytgrabber/setup.exe 9x,Me,2K,XP,Vista
PlayFLV - Best Free Plugin package that enables your Windows Media Player to play FLV (Flash Video) files.
http://www.playflv.com/PlayFLV.exe 9x,Me,2K,XP,Vista
LimeWire BASIC-The Best free file sharing/P2P program to exchange authorized files.
http://www9.limewire.com/download/LimeWireWin-full.exe 9x,Me,2K,XP,Vista
Please Note: Use of Limewire Basic does not constitute a license for obtaining or distributing unauthorized material. N2TKC suggests you not to use or download Limewire Basic if you intend to use it to infringe copyrighted materials.You also must have Java Runtime Environment Version 5.0 or higher installed in order to use program.
Click below for Sun® Java JRE
http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp 2000,XP & Vista
http://www.java.com/en/download/windows98me_manual.jsp 95-98 & Me
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