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Active Id List --- Wires2 Homepage

Just go to the WIRES-II Home Page, and consult the "Active Id List"

When you find a Node that is of interest, jot down its I.D. number.

First of all listen on your local machine for at least 15 -30 seconds before transmitting and then ask if the repeater is currently in use. Assuming all is clear, identify your self and give the node name or number you wish to call. Then enter the code for the node and release your PTT.. Listen for at 15-30 secondes before making your call...

If no response is heard, announce your call and your intent to drop the link and then touch- tone in the OFF code. Not a good idea to transmit touch-tone commands without first giving your callsign.

For example, to call node #1101D in California, close the PTT switch on your transceiver, then key in the [#][1][1][0][1][D] DTMF digits from your keypad. A link should be established, and you can just make a call as though you were operating on a regular repeater.

When your QSO is over, be sure to send the "disconnect" signal, which is either [#][9][9][9][9][9] or [#][9][9][9][9][D].

During your QSO, it is possible that the other station may seem to disappear. If this happens, it is possible that the other station's Time-Out Timer may have terminated the link. Wait a few minutes, and try again, but do not immediately try to re-establish the link. When making an initial QSO, it is recommended that you keep your transmissions short until you come to know the Time-Out Timer settings for the other station.

Operating Reminders for WIRES-II

* Remember that the Node you are calling may be in a dramatically different time zone from yours, so if you don't get a response, be sure you're not calling in the middle of the night!