About the TRASH RADIO GROUP
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(photo of Sandia Crest, NM - 10,600' ASL)
T.R.A.S.H. is a FULL-TIME "WIDE-AREA, ALLSTAR-LINKED" AMATEUR RADIO REPEATER SYSTEM
Analog, Echolink, MotoTrbo DMR, P25, and NXDN!
We also have NWS SKYWARN alerts on every repeater (based on nearest county)
Owned, financed and operated by Neil W7FED, and Mike KB6JYF
Donations gladly accepted!
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THANKS to all who have contributed. It really helps!
Coverage is New Mexico, West Texas, Tucson AZ, Durango CO
(please visit the REPEATERS page for a coverage map and frequencies)
The Core Rules
Lets keeps things simple. Here are some basic rules every operator is expected to follow;
Rule 1
Always Identify According to Regulations
You must identify your station per FCC rules: (1) at the end of each communication and (2) at least every ten minutes during a communication. Additionally, you must announce your call sign before sending any DTMF commands.
Rule 2
Avoid Lengthy Conversations
Please limit conversations to 15–20 minutes (or shorter!), then take a break or move to another frequency. Other operators may want to use the system and may not share your topic of interest.
It’s
not enough to pause and invite others to join — they may simply not be
interested in the topic. Be courteous and don’t be a “repeater hog.”
The T.R.A.S.H. Radio System Echolink, DMR and Allstar connections allow operators from around the world to check in at any time. These calls are unpredictable, so the system must have free time available. Consider these callers priority “company” — extend them a strong welcome.
Rule 3
You are a guest in our home
When you use the T.R.A.S.H. Linked-Radio-System, you are a guest
operator of its repeaters. Just as a guest in someone’s home doesn’t
have the right to say or do whatever they please. Respect our rules.
Rule 4
Yield the Frequency to a Breaking Station
Follow this procedure when breaking into a conversation:
- Emergency: Say “BREAK – BREAK.” All stations must immediately yield the system.
- Joining / comment: Give your call sign, or say “comment” or “information”
If you are in a conversation and someone breaks, yield quickly — you never know whether it’s an emergency.
Rule 5
G-Rated Content — 24 Hours a Day
The T.R.A.S.H. System is always family-friendly. People of all ages, including non-hams with scanners, listen at all hours. Consider what you are representing:
- Our repeaters introduce the hobby to the public. We want people — especially parents and young people — to hear something clean, educational, and inviting.
- Amateur Radio uses valuable spectrum. There must be a clear difference between Amateur Radio,CB, and GMRS. Don’t give critics ammunition to discredit the hobby.
- Every time you key up on the T.R.A.S.H. System, you are an ambassador for Amateur Radio. Operate accordingly.
Absolute rule: No obscene, indecent, or profane language at any time.
Rule 6
General Conduct
- LISTEN BEFORE YOU TRANSMIT!
- Please do not "kerchunk" any repeater. This means pressing your mic button and releasing quickly without speaking - just to hear the repeater respond with the courtesy tone (typically beep or beeboop). You should say your callsign and speak "testing - no response necessary" if you just want to see if you are in range of the repeater.
- Remember you are keying up multiple repeaters in multiple states!
- Switch to a local repeater, rather than a linked system repeater if you are having a long local QSO
- Allstar nodes should connect to the T.R.A.S.H. System Interstellar Hub 55770
- All Allstar nodes must have a PL input tone enabled while connected to the Interstellar Hub.
- Your node should not be connected to any other nodes — except those registered to the same station — while connected to a T.R.A.S.H.Interstellar Hub
- Never interconnect other large networks (such as the WIN System)
- Do not connect with technologies that result in subpar audio quality. (i.e. M1KE)
- Stat reporting on Allstar must be enabled. Non-reporting nodes are the first to be disconnected or blocked if network trouble is detected.
- Allstar node owners are strongly encouraged to maintain a valid email address on QRZ.com so system administrators can reach you if issues arise.
Do not "Quick-Key" or "Tailgate" - Wait 3-4 seconds between keyups!
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Thanks!
The T.R.A.S.H. linked repeater system is currently funded & sponsored by Neil Addis W7FED (retired Motorola "Galvin Masters" RF Systems dude) in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Mike Olson KB6JYF in El Paso, Texas.
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If you use T.R.A.S.H. regularly, please consider a monthly or annual donation
My 401K is depleting rapidly!
THANKS to all who have contributed. It really helps!
Open to ALL Licensed Amateur Radio Operators
You DO NOT need to be "Sponsored" to use T.R.A.S.H.
You DO NOT need to "Join" to use T.R.A.S.H.
T.R.A.S.H. is not a club, it's a philosophy
NO DUES or FEES
Just USE it!
Say Hi!
Find new FRIENDS!
See COOL STUFF!
Have FUN!
Laugh a LOT!
Talk about BEER!
Enjoy the HOBBY!
Invite OTHERS!
Talk TECH!
Discuss 2A!
HELP others!
Monitor SKYWARN!
LEARN about Meshtastic/Meshcore!
PLEASE - NO NETS on T.R.A.S.H.
We enjoy experimenting. While primarily focused around an analog radio system, we thrive amidst the digital age. We began the journey with tubes, giving way to solid state, and now the wonders of FPGA & DSP in SDRs. We've long used APCO Project 25 (P25) as our digital flavor of choice, and have P25 augmenting some of our analog coverage. We've integrated AllStarlink RoIP (Radio over Internet Protocol), MotoTrbo, DVSwitch (Brandmeister DMR Bridge), and Kenwood NXDN into our network. This adds greatly to our flexibility. We form a geographically diverse network of cooperating stations and groups furthering the enjoyment of the hobby
While talking is part-in-parcel with radio, any good group needs do-ers. We have many projects planned and look forward to bringing aboard those enthusiastic about radio in its many facets!
- We pride ourselves in building a state-of-the-art Amateur Radio "linked" repeater system with great coverage and audio quality
The Southwest Texas, and Southern New Mexico areas where T.R.A.S.H. began, is a dream come true with its many high mountains affording grand vistas and exceptional radio coverage. With the vision of a handful of friends, their enthusiasm, experimentation, personal investment, and plenty of hard work, an institution was born
T.R.A.S.H. endures with the vigor of its users, coming from many walks of life. We share a common love of amateur radio, experimentation, communication, innovation, technical excellence, camaraderie, lending a helpful hand to our fellow ham and contributing to our community. T.R.A.S.H. supports the activities of other groups (i.e. JARS, SKYHUBLINK, RMHAM, SWCRS), often behind the scenes or with little fanfare. Every group has its own unique character, and we encourage this diversity as long as you are "nice".
Many have asked, what does T.R.A.S.H. stand for?, well, now you know!
This Represents A Serious Hobby!
For additional information contact Neil W7FED, or Mike KB6JYF
(We're good on QRZ)