| THE WESTERN REFLECTOR - IRLP 925X |
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Western Reflector is a IRLP Reflector with ten channels ( 9250 through 9259). It is located in a co-location facility in Las
Vegas with very high bandwidth, much more than a T-1. It provides for multi node connections on each channel as opposed to a
single node-to-node connection. The reflector allows for the linking of numerous node together for nets, multi node QSOs, and
other special uses.
The Las Vegas 447.000 (-) PL 123 repeater is normally connected to the Western Reflector Channel 0 (the main channel) as
the local open Las Vegas area gateway. The reflector is online and available 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
The Alaska Reflector, used as an intertie for many Alaska repeaters, is linked to the Western Reflector. That means all the nodes
on the Alaska Reflector and Western Reflector are tied together when you see the "Alaska Gateway" connected to the
Western Reflector. Nodes connecting to either reflector will be heard on both reflectors.
To view real time information showing which nodes are currently connected and using the Western Reflector click
Here
Special rules apply to the operation of your node when connected Ref 925X. Please check out the Information at the following link
for node owners who wish to connect to the Western Reflector. Also check this information if you have been Blocked from
connecting to Ref 925X.
Western Reflector Rules for Node Owners and Users
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| CURRENT CHANNEL USES OF THE WESTERN REFLECTOR |
| Channel 0 - 9250 |
This is the main channel and is open for Calling and QSOs. The North American Hand-shaker's Net is held every Tuesday at 7
p.m. All ham are welcome.
- The Alaska Reflector 9070 is regularly linked to 9250 via the Alaska Gateway adding twelve or more unseen Alaska nodes. Those
nodes may be seen by clicking the button at the left.
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| Channel 1 - 9251 |
Technical Talk |
| Channel 2 - 9252 |
Special Feeds
- Listen Only In the past NASA Audio Feed was active during Shuttle Missions and Space Station activities
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| Channel 3 - 9253 |
Reserved for Clark County Nevada ARES. This channel (9253) is linked full time to the Clark County Nevada ARES Radio System
with good county wide coverage. Channel 3, in turn, is cross-linked to Echo link Conference Server *CCNVARES* 420139 . *CCNVARES*
has the ability to be linked to channel 7 (*DCF-ARC*) or channel 8 (NV-GATE) for extended coverage and special purpose nets.
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| Channel 4 - 9254 |
Hawaii–Pacific Rim Linking, Special Activities and Emergency Services. Various nets and interconnections relating to the
Hawaii-Pacific Rim are found on this channel. Guam conducts a wide area net on a weekly basis. IRLP Reflector Channel (9254) is
linked to Echo link Conference Server *HI-GATE* 367564 full time to allow groups of IRLP and Echo link nodes to conference with
each other. This is useful for Emergency Service Nets and, other wise, for fun QSOs. |
| Channel 5 - 9255 |
Special Activities and nets. Sometimes used by AZ RACES and for other AZ activities.
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| Channel 6 - 9256 |
Calling and QSOs. Some ERC use. |
| Channel 7 - 9257 |
Emcom Calling and Nets. Channel 7 ( 9257) is linked to Echo link Conference Server *DCF-ARC* (336037) full time. These
facilities are available for used before, during, and after disasters. Emcom organizations may use these VoIP channels without
special permission. They may be scheduled for regional, national, state and organizational practice net.
- This channel is used by American Red Cross every Sunday at 6 P.M. local.
- The Disaster Communicators Forum (DCF) VoIP Net follows the Sunday American Red Cross Net .
- Idaho State ARES conducts a netevery Monday at 7 PM MST.
- Utah RACES conducts a net every other third Thursday at 8 PM MST.
- Disaster Communicators
Forum
This forum is for those who recognize the need to share information. including lessons learned, discuss preparedness planning and
disaster relief coordination. It is intended that all organizations involved in preparedness and response, including, but not
limited to ARC, ARES, RACES, FEMA, Sky warn, Salvation Army, ERC, and Homeland Security will participate in the Disaster
Communicators Forum (DCF) for the betterment of the whole.
- American
Red Cross Communicators Net
Provides American Red Cross net information and group communications.
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| Channel 8 - 9258 |
Nevada Emcom Calling and Nets. Ref 9258 (Channel 8) is linked to Echo link Conference Server NV-GATE (152566) and thus allows
IRLP nodes on Channel 8 to talk to Echo link nodes on NV-GATE.
- The NV Section ARRL ARES-Skywarn uses this channel for nets. Nevada ARES/Skywarn Net Every Wednesday at 7 PM Pacific Time.
This net is for all parties interested in Skywarn activities. Other ARES business may follow Skywarn. All check-ins provide a
weather report for practice and are able to check equipment.
- The Nevada State ARES/RACES Net is every Thursday at 7 PM Pacific time.
- The Nevada Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) net is Thursdays at 8 PM Pacific time. Visitors are welcome.
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| Channel 9 - 9259 |
Reserved for ERC-ECS Nets and ERC-ECS QSOs. This channel is linked to Echo link Conference *ERC-ECS* (328327). |
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| BLOCKING NODES FROM THE WESTERN REFLECTOR |
The Western Reflector Owner W7AOR has given the following Reflector Cops the ability to block and unblock nodes as
the means to remove a node causing a problem. It is important to keep the channel free of a problem that may degrade reflector
performance.
- John, KB2ERJ, kb2erj@kb2erj.com
- Ernie W6CAP, w6kap@arrl.net
- Carter, KH6FV, kh6fv@hawaii.rr.com
- Jack , KH6DQ, tsujimur@hawaii.edu
- Kent, W7AOR, w7aor@narri.org
Please contact Kent W7AOR by e-mail, w7aor@narri.org, if you want to add a net or any other significant special events so
schedules may be published. Your activity will be assigned to a non-zero channel so that we can keep 925(0) available for calling
and general rag chew. The Most Common Reasons For A Lockout
- Node is sending pulses to the reflector
- Node squelch is opening without valid signal (intermod)
- Communication is one-way
- Local QSO is in progress without any breaks between transmissions
- Courtesy Tone is being heard over reflector
- Hangtime is being sent to reflector
- Automated repeater ID being sent to reflector
- Emergency net - Node not in affected area
- Unauthorized links to the IRLP node
- Local user connect interfering with a net in progress
- Prolonged connect to the Reflector without reason or permission
- Music or other illegal broadcasting
- Profane or other un-acceptable language
- QRM: Intentional, malicious interference from someone using your node
What To Do If Your Node Has Been Locked Out
If a node owner is locked out, he(she) receives an e-mail that is automatically generated by the lock out software and is asked
to:
1) provide the immediate fix and the long term corrective action (training, a PL or whatever) that will prevent future
occurrences of the problem, and then to
2) e-mail the individual who applied the lock out with a copy to problems@irlp.net and state the immediate and long term
corrective action. The node will be un blocked if the response is satisfactory. |
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