In a previous post available HERE I outlay certain changes that were made to the ZS1I HUB Network.
Once again the need arise to make further changes to the network for the effective working of not only the Mossel Bay Network but also all the other networks that are connected to the ZS1I HUB Network. Unfortunately this will effect some of our regular users of the ZS1I HUB Network. I apologize for any inconvenience but circumstances sometimes force one to make changes in order to better the network or to prevent forthcoming issues and current bad - undesirable practices that will cause unhappiness and worst of all transgressing regulatory statutes and the Amateur Radio Code of Conduct.
Let's get straight to the change:
The Administrator of the ZS1I HUB Network will in future only connect to nodes, repeaters, reflectors etc. if there is no operational or technical issues relating to the connected systems and if there is an interest to do so. No connections will be made to nodes that demonstrate bad practices and operating procedures by radio amateurs and will those systems be disconnected without any warning or notification. Once again I do not play policeman or guardian as I explained the reason on many occasions in the past on the old and new Blog. Now the not connecting will have an effect on all the stations/nodes that regularly connect to the ZS1I HUB Network. Unfortunately I have to draw the line somewhere as I cannot continue with the issues experienced in the last few weeks / months.
I am not going to mention which nodes/repeaters will be connected and those not connected as your VOIP application dashboard will provide you with that information. Does this mean that when my favorite node / network is not connected that they transgressed in some way or the other. NO not at all. There might be many reasons and I will not speculate on this. Furthermore the administrator of the ZS1I HUB Network can only monitor so many nodes / repeaters and networks.
Does this now mean that I will be left in the cold? Not at all. I am currently busy with many new features for the ZS1I HUB Network as already mentioned briefly in previous articles but there are many more in the pipeline. One new and popular feature is the cross linking of the weekly DMR-ZA Net to various modes, nodes and repeaters. More information on this available HERE.
"I cannot access my favorite Net / Bulletin anymore after you stopped connecting to certain nodes / stations! What now?" Do not despair. Your Net Controller is welcome to connect to the ZS1I HUB Network if he so wish permitting there is no other traffic on the network at the time. Alternatively you can connect directly to the club's / group's node of the Net you want to listen or talk to. You connect to the specific node of the club / group via AllStar / Echolink / DMR etc., bypassing the ZS1I HUB Network Node. That way you will not be left in the cold.
All radio amateur are welcome to use the ZS1I HUB Network as long as they adhere to a few general "rules". This is the standard practice in all large networks as to ensure orderly operations. For those not familiar with the "rules - guidelines" a copy is available HERE. I am sure you will agree that these few lines are really not there to "play policeman" but rather a guideline to good practical operating procedures when using any amateur radio network.
The above change will be implemented with immediate effect.
If you have any questions or suggestions you can contact me HERE.
