Good evening, community!

A  little update from the council. All of the updated data that has been received up to this point has been entered in to the database. Thank you all for taking the time to send in the data and use the online renewal forms!

With this please also accept my apology. My plan, while not very clearly spelled out to some folks, was to get the renewals closed, entered into the system, and then move on to the back log of requests. For some of you, that is simple updates and I’ll be working on those shortly with email follow-ups and website updates.  For some of those others is full frequency updates and again I apologize that we haven’t gotten to that part yet. I’ve started to reach out and make sure our neighboring states know that we are communicating again and working through our backlog of items. Hopefully nothing overlaps and we can make the best of it

Keep hanging in there with us. Rome wasn’t built in a day and we won’t turn the entire ship in a day either, but we are trying.

73,

Calvin, KN0CTJ

Good Morning Everyone! Just wanted to give you a heads up that we are closing out the renewals on May 31st. If you haven’t had the chance to finish your renewals please try to do so ASAP. If you don’t happen to get it done before the 31st lets chat and still get the paper work in, but I would like a clear line so I can start putting anything that is changed in the database and start communicating it to others that would need to be in the know. This will also allow me to work through the back log of transfers and other updates that I have flagged in email along with coordinations that are going to get submitted.

Sorry for all of the chaos as we are working through these changes. We will get through this and after our last board meeting are taking all of the appropriate steps to stop the burnout and keep communication flowing freely

Thanks for the support

Calvin
KN0CTJ

Subject: Repeater Listing Page Updates & Coordinator Progress Tracker

Good Evening,

I’m pleased to share that the Repeater Listing pages have received a significant update. The page now features a true repeater list — replacing the static PDF that was previously published — and reflects ongoing work from the coordinator’s mailbox.

Alongside this, I’ve introduced a Progress Tracker: a running list of open requests pulled from the coordinator’s mailbox, complete with status notes. This will serve as a living document — items will be added as new requests come in and removed as they are resolved. My goal is to provide greater visibility into what’s in the pipeline at any given time.

Looking ahead, I’d like to move us toward a more formal ticketing system that allows requests to be fully tracked from submission to completion. For now, this is an important step toward transparency and accountability.

Please take a moment to review the list. If you notice anything missing, don’t hesitate to reach out and I’ll make sure it gets added.

Coordination’s in Process

Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve these processes.

73,

Calvin, KN0CTJ

Iowa Repeater Council Community,

We are reaching out to inform you that the Frequency Coordinator position is currently vacant. Due to circumstances beyond the Council’s control, we find ourselves in need of filling this important role and are actively working to do so as quickly as possible.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, particularly if you have open or pending requests. We are working to recover access to the Frequency Coordinator email inbox and will do our best to address any outstanding items in a timely manner.

In the meantime, for any immediate needs or requests, please direct your correspondence to the board directly at: theboard@iowarepeater.org

We take this role and its importance to amateur radio operators across Iowa seriously, and we are committed to filling it with someone who shares that dedication. We appreciate your patience and continued support as we work through this transition.

If you or someone you know has an interest in serving as the Iowa Repeater Council’s next Frequency Coordinator, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the board.

73, Calvin President, Iowa Repeater Council | KN0CTJ