The K8MOT repeaters are licensed by the Federal Communications Commission, and the users of said repeaters MUST comply with ALL FCC-mandated rules and regulations.

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• Station Identification:

  • All stations should identify themselves using their FCC-assigned callsign upon initially transmitting on the repeaters and every ten minutes thereafter.

  • To test repeater access, don’t kerchunk the repeater without stating your callsign. Instead, use the term “testing”. Example: “(your callsign) testing”.

  • If the repeater is already in use, please wait for a pause between transmissions to announce your call.

  • ONLY USE THE TERM “BREAK” OR “BREAK BREAK” in an emergency or life-threatening situation.

  • All stations using the repeater should pause after the previous station drops off to minimize inadvertent “doubling” (simultaneous transmission) and to allow new stations to identify.

  • If a station announces a single or double “break,” the repeater is to be given to them IMMEDIATELY for their traffic.

  • Communication should be in plain language. “10” codes should not be used, no CB “handles” in place of your name! Similarly, phonetics should be reserved for those instances when they are required.

  • If listening to a conversation and you want to make a “comment,” you should enter the conversation between transmissions by first identifying yourself with your call sign, then stating your intention. Example…” this is (your callsign) with a comment."

• Content:

  • No “off-color” comments, sexual innuendo, or any double interpretation of words.

  • Derogatory remarks directed at any group (ethnic, racial, religious, sexual, etc.).

  • Any activity in violation of FCC rules and/or any other Federal, state, or local laws or ordinances (including, but not limited to: jamming, “stepping on”, broadcasting of music, unidentified carrier, etc.) is prohibited by FCC regulation.

  • Malicious Interference: When subject to interference that is clearly intentional, DO NOT RESPOND TO THE INTERFERING STATION.

• P25 Radio IDs

  • When using the P25 side of the repeaters, please use your DMR ID issued by RadioID(RadioID.net)

• Encryption

  • Under no circumstances should any form of encryption be used on the P25 side of any repeaters. This includes ADP,AES, DES or any other forms. ​

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