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Frequency Coordination is a method designed to minimize interference among repeater stations while maximizing use of the limited radio spectrum available to the Amatuer Radio Service by planning what specific frequency or frequencies a given station will operate on in a specific area. Frequency Coordinators maintain extensive and detailed databases and records on repeater stations in their respective areas. Coordination is a service provided free of charge by local area coordinators. To effectively coordinate a frequency pair, I will require a completed form be submitted either by email or by regular mail. Once I receive the completed application the coordination efforts begin, some of which will require cross-coordination with surrounding states. So called "paper repeaters" will NOT BE ACCEPTED! As the name implies, a paper repeater is one that exists only on paper. The time and effort involved in coordinating a repeater needs to be dedicated only to those that have the hardware and are ready to put a repeater station on the air. In most instances I can provide a test frequency pair for local use only, with the understanding that official coordination might require a change in frequency pair. As the frequency coordinator, I am willing and ready to assist you! It is a process that will require joint efforts from both you and I but can involve many other people as well. The steps in erecting a repeater should involve:
These steps are nothing more than a basic guide. Those that have put up a repeater station can attest to the time and effort involved. Maintaining a repeater station is an ongoing process, and the process doesn't end with the final switch being thrown on a completed station. Coordination requires annual renewal. Although I am not stringent on this requirement, I am being forced into it by surrounding states. Repeater stations come and go and most likely when they go I am never notified. This is completely unfair to your fellow hams that want to put up a repeater. Beginning, I hope, in January 2009 I will require annual applications for renewal from ALL REPEATER OWNERS and TRUSTEES! NOTICE : Renewal applications must be received by me no later than October 1st. Failure to submit a renewal application will result in the de-coordination of the assigned frequency pair. Once de-coordinated, the frequency pair will be returned to the "pool" of available frequencies and could conceivably be issued to another applicant or taken by a surrounding state! Please contact me if you have any questions or concern about this! Repeater Coordination Applications are available in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.
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