How is it that supposedly nice guys get coerced into doing things against
what is right? In HAM radio it's all about ego, most of the time. Egotistical
bastards holding frequencies and operators hostage just to further their
own agendas. Here in Western Oregon, we have enjoyed some openness
that is enjoyed by most and envied by many. Of those many, there are
some who would like to do hostile takeover of not only repeater pairs, but
websites as well. What we are witnessing here in the Willamette Valley is
a phenomenon usually attributed to much larger population areas. HAMs
who have a multi-checkered past gaining privilege and prestige is nothing
new in HAM radio, and there is apparently no recourse but to find another
repeater to talk on and other forums to visit and enjoy.
That is currently the state of affairs on the 145.13 repeater situated on
Mary's Peak, West of Corvallis by 18 miles. It is also the case of the website
my513.net , which was owned by KF7NXR and has been taken over by
K7TVL, previously of S. Oregon, under threat that NXR would not be able
to use the 5.13 repeater if he did not turn over administrator privileges to
K7TVL. Such a deal! Between that person and K7SGS of Corvallis, it should
be an interesting fiasco to watch!
Slackers and thieves seem to be drawn to each other, eh? Stay tuned for
further developments.....meanwhile, back to real radio....HF!
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