This means that a GEARS operator can selectively turn on an IRLP repeater in another city, state, or country and chat with the users of that repeater as though he/she were a local. Likewise, while so connected, all users of each repeater can hear and communicate over both repeaters as though they were one.

IRLP is just another of the many opportunities hams have to take on new challenges of expanding technology and a shrinking world.

Visit this link often to learn more about this rapidly growing mode of ham communication. If you have questions, contact node manager Bill, W6TKE.)

Any member of GEARS may use his 2-meter keypad buttons, to link the GEARS 2-Meter repeater with any of up to 1000 repeaters in cities around the world!