IRLP NODE #3279

     It's been a long time in coming but it's finally here. STARS has through much effort and expense put together IRLP Node 3279. This system is just in time for the 2008 hurricane season and for Operation Lone Star. I'm sure some of you are thinking. Why do we need IRLP when we have Echo Link well that's a good question and here is your answer. While Echo link and IRLP are both great systems, The state of Texas and the Emergency Management Division have selected to Standardize all communications with the use of IRLP, Also The National Hurricane Center will be operating on IRLP. This system along with the existing echo link will be a great asset to the Rio Grand Valley Ham community and to emergency communications.

I'm sure some of you would like to start making use of the IRLP system and that is great but I ask that you PLEASE go to http://www.irlp.net  to read the guidelines that are required for the use of IRLP. STARS ask that you abide by these guidelines and enjoy the system. You will also find a list of nodes to connect to at http://www.irlp.net.

The Official Website for the South Texas Amateur Repeater Society. For over twenty years, STARS has provided quality amateur radio communications in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The W5RGV website is for the ham radio community and by the ham radio community. With the help of many different hams W5RGV will continue to keep the amateur radio community updated. STARS continually strives to promote amateur radio in the local community and improve the amateur communication systems in the Rio Grand Valley. STARS hopes this site is beneficial to you and looks forward to any comments or contributions you may have to help make this site the most informative site to others in our community.  So sit back and enjoy the new W5RGV Web Site.