PC TO RF VIA INTERNE LEGAL .............. HOME COMPUTER TO REPATER OR SIMPLEX

The Australia Communications Authority makes the question of the legality of Internet Linking clear.
Refer to the document posted on this web site under the link "ACA Document".

At the time this document was received the question if Internet Linking was ONLY allowed on repeaters was asked.

To help clarify this I contacted the Australian Wireless Institute Coordinator again to clarify the matter.

Here is a copy of my query and the answer.....

> Glen,

> Do I take it that the only way I should work with repeater linking is using a radio?

> Does this mean that if I log into a conference box as for example on the Blue Mountains
> Radio Club Site I should NOT talk on the repeater if linked?

> Should I only talk on a linked repeater via radio?

> I hope this is not the case because if the Vk4 repeater link was the only one up with other overseas
> linked repeaters and I was/am in Sydney then I would not be able to use the system. I.E. If the
> Vk2BGL repeater link was down for some reason. It's also more convenient at times to use a headset
> connected to the sound card using Internet when the XYL is in the background watching TV.

> Would you mind clarifying the above either by e-mail or you will usually
> find me in the Vocaltec Ham Radio Chat Room.

> Many Thanks ....... Terry ... Vk2JTP.

THE REPLY ... VERY SIMPLE AND CLEAR ANSWER. NO ROOM FOR MISINTERPERATION.

> NO.
> If you are a licensed amateur, use the net, or use the repeater.
> 73+ see you there
> Glenn



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