[k6arc] Net Check-in Discussion

[Bill Goff]

The only time I've seen mobile check-ins called separately is on HF-SSB or 2M-FM simplex where there is a chance the mobile station won't be heard due to weak signals.  For me, the repeater equalizes everyone out to the same signal level(or close to it) and I don't see the any other need to separate them out.

Bill

On Mar 4, 2010, at 5:39 PM, Chuck Bland - NA6BR wrote:

> Good evening all from Florida.
> 
> I have read these emails with interest. I must say, I am surprised at the
> fervor that has been stirred by this by a subject that has not been
> mentioned in my memory with this club, nor have I heard it done our our
> net before.
> 
> I have at least considered all inputs that have come my way, directly and
> indirectly. Good ideas can sometimes come from likely and unlikely places.
> This email list is certainly a good place and I want it to continue.
> 
> Several criteria should be employed in our decision process. Certainly,
> our membership has the strongest voice, as it should be, since it is their
> club. But it is a collective voice. No one person or their ideas bear
> enough weight that merits automatic adoption. Even me. Especially me.
> 
> So, we have before us a proposal that mobiles be allowed check-in before
> others. In many ways, I am apathetic about this, even as someone who has
> frequently checked-in from my vehicle. I have never felt the need to be
> moved to the front of the line, nor have I felt neglected that I wasn't
> asked. I also think it has been clear for the last few years that we
> haven't done mobile check-ins, so I don't understand the sudden
> expectation that we should be doing it and had people waiting for it to
> happen.
> 
> In the big picture, I could go either way on this. It isn't a big deal and
> it isn't worth the high feelings.
> 
> But, I will say this; the case to do this has not been made. The only
> reasons I've seen in support of this is basically that two other clubs do
> this.
> 
> So what?
> 
> Decisions made on policy in this club are made on the merit of the
> proposed idea and not on what other groups do. Such a consideration may be
> a factor, but by itself, it is not a reason.
> 
> The considerations I would look at are:
> 
> Does our net have a problem because this isn't happening?
> If so, how would it solve the problem?
> 
> Does our net stand to gain if we start doing this?
> 
> How many members actually want this?
> 
> What is the opinion of the club at large?
> 
> Our entire club structure and policies are flexible. That flexibility
> comes in varying degrees, depending on the scope of the change. But all
> ideas and proposals get due consideration but not automatic adoption.
> There are good ideas and there are bad ideas. Some will be accepted and
> some will be rejected. That's the way things work.
> 
> I don't see an issue in play that merits anything but civil discourse.
> Let's hear from more members. State your opinion and make your case. I
> welcome our members being involved in the life of their club.
> 
> It is one of many factors that make us a group and hobby in which people
> want to participate. Let's encourage that.
> 
> Chuck
> 
> 
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